BJ-10sx USER MANUAL Canon
10sx Table of Contents Page 1 of 2 Contents Chapter Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1 1 Features and Benefits ......................................................................................... 1 Using This Manual ............................................................................................. 3 Customer Support ..................................................................................
10sx Table of Contents Page 2 of 2 Cleaning the Print Head .................................................................................... 75 Chapter Customizing the Printer .............................................................................................. 77 8 Factory Default Settings ................................................................................... 77 DIP Switch Settings .........................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon Bubble Jet Printer BJ10sx. It offers exceptional print quality and trouble-free operation with the convenience of compact size, low cost, and portability. We appreciate your choosing this portable printer to meet your printer needs. This chapter introduces you to features of your new printer and describes how to use this User's Manual.
Feature Compact portable design Convenient paper handling Software compatibility Excellent print quality High-quality ink Simple maintenance Quiet printing Benefit The printer's compact design (3.7lb/1.7kg) allows it to easily fit into a briefcase. With the optional battery pack, you can print documents without AC power, a fully charged battery can print up to 40 pages. You can print on paper, envelopes, or transparencies.
Using this Manual This section describes the contents and conventions of this manual. Contents This manual includes all the information you need to set up and operate your printer in several easy-to-read chapters. Chapter 1, Introduction Introduces you to the features of the printer, and describes how this manual is organized. Chapter 2, Setting up the Printer Describes the printer's components, and how to unpack and assemble it.
Chapter 9, Installing and Using Options Describes how to install the options available for the Canon Bubble Jet Printer BJ-10sx. The appendices include printer specifications, interface specifications, and summary tables of the BJ-10e mode and Epson LQ mode printer commands and characters sets. At the back of this manual, you'll find a Quick Reference card. To detach the card, cut along the dotted line at the left side of the card; then fold the card down the center.
Customer Support Canon provides customer support and service for all Canon printer products. If you have any questions regarding the installation or use of your new printer, don't hesitate to call the Canon Computer Systems Technical Support help desk at 1-800-423-2366. Assistance is available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 9 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST), except on holidays. If you seem to have an operational problem, try to solve it by referring to the information in Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.
Chapter 2 Setting up the Printer This chapter describes the steps you follow to unpack and set up your printer. It offers guidelines for using the printer, explains how to install the ink cartridge, and describes how to connect the AC adapter and the interface cable. If you have already set up your printer using the Quick Start Guide included in the box, you may want to scan this chapter for the additional information that it supplies. Unpacking the Printer Carefully remove all items from the box.
In addition to this User's Manual, you will find these items in the box: z z z z z z Canon Bubble Jet Printer BJ-10sx BC-01 ink cartridge AC adapter Quick Start Guide Product Warranty car Registration card If your printer was damaged in shipping, or if any items are missing, notify your dealer immediately. As you unpack the printer, save the carton and packing materials in case you want to ship or store the printer in the future.
From the Front/Side Operator Panel You can use the operator panel to control the printer and select basic printer operations. The various lights on the operator panel indicate the status of the printer and identify the print mode you've selected. See Chapter 4, Using the Operator Panel, for complete information on these buttons and lights. Top cover The top cover is open when feeding paper or accessing the inside of the printer. Parallel interface port The printer's interface cable connects to this port.
From the Back Printer stand The printer stand is used when printing envelopes, transparencies, or thick paper. Battery cover This cover protects the optional battery pack. Battery switch This switch turns on the optional battery pack (if it is installed).
Inside the Printer Inner cover This cover provides access to the inside of the printer when you're installing the ink cartridge or changing the DIP switches. Ink cartridge holder You install the ink cartridge on this yellow holder as described later in this chapter. Ink cartridge lock lever This lock lever secures the ink cartridge. Paper release lever This lever releases the loaded sheet of paper. You lift this lever to clear a paper jam. Leave the lever in the down position when you are printing.
DIP switches These switches define the printer's settings. For information about changing the factory default settings, see Chapter 8, Customizing the Printer. Assembling the Printer Now that you are familiar with the components of your printer, you are ready to set up the printer and connect to your computer. The first step is to install the ink cartridge. Installing the Ink Cartridge The ink cartridge you use with the printer is BC-01.
To avoid spilling ink, follow these precautions: z Do not touch the print head on the ink cartridge or the sharp edges around it. z Do not hold the ink cartridge, or place it on a surface, with the print head facing down. z Do not attempt to disassemble the cartridge. z Do not vigorously shake the ink cartridge while handling it. CAUTION: Keep the ink cartridge out of the reach of children; the ink contains isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0. To install the ink cartridge, follow these steps: 1.
2. Grasp the recessed tab on each side of the inner cover, and lift the cover toward the front of the printer. 3. Take the ink cartridge out of its protective packaging.
4. Snap off the orange cap from the print head and then remove the orange tape. 5. Locate the ink cartridge holder on the left side of the printer. CAUTION: Avoid touching the yellow mounting base on which you place the cartridge -- especially the circuit board on the side of the mounting base and the film cable that extends from the carriage holder.
6. Lift the green lock lever on the cartridge holder. 7. Fit the ink cartridge over the yellow mounting base with the print head facing the back of the printer.
8. Push the lock lever back until it snaps into place. This secures the ink cartridge so it makes contact with the circuit board on the cartridge holder. CAUTION: Do not move the ink cartridge after installing it. Moving the ink cartridge to the right and leaving it there may uncap the print head and cause it to dry out. 9. Close the inner cover. Press on each side until it snaps into the closed position. 10. Lower the top cover and press on each side to close it securely.
1. Plug the connector end of the AC adapter into the AC adapter receptacle on the right side of the printer. 2. Insert the AC adapter into the wall outlet. CAUTION: z If you smell a peculiar odor, or see smoke, unplug the AC adapter immediately. z Do not place anything in front of your wall outlet that may obstruct your access to it or put pressure on the AC adapter. z Always plug the AC adapter into the printer before you plug it into an electrical outlet. z Always unplug the AC ü6i-•r暴nˆ•r ¨•lwa.
If you plan to use the printer while traveling, check the voltage requirements of countries you will be visiting. If necessary, obtain an appropriate AC adapter from your Canon dealer. You can also call the Canon help desk at 1-800-423-2366. Electrical current flows into the AC adapter when it is plugged into a wall outlet. If you will not be using the printer for some time, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet and from the printer.
4. Secure the cable connector by snapping the two wire clips (located on the printer) into the cable connector. 5. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the parallel port on your computer. Turning the Printer On and Off To turn on the printer, press the POWER button on the operator panel until the printer sounds a beep. The POWER light comes on, and the printer makes several sounds as it gets ready to print. CAUTION: Never unplug the AC adapter when the power is turned on.
Cleaning the Print Head The print head on a new ink cartridge needs to be cleaned to ensure that you get the best possible print quality. The printer automatically cleans the print head when you follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Press and hold the FWD ADJ and REV ADJ buttons, and press the POWER button until you hear the printer beep. 3. When the printer beeps, release the POWER button. 4. When the printer beeps again, release the FWD ADJ and REV ADJ buttons.
Chapter 3 Using the Printer This chapter presents the guidelines for locating your printer, describes how to load paper, envelopes, transparencies, and thick paper in the printer, and provides helpful hints for using the printer on a daily basis and traveling with the printer. Choosing a Location for Your Printer Whether at home, in the office, or traveling, you need to find a comfortable and convenient location for the printer.
z Make sure the printer's location is near an electrical wall outlet that accepts a three-prong, grounded plug when you are using the AC adapter. CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter that came with your printer. Attempting to use any other adapter may damage the printer. z Keep the printer and your computer away from potential source of electromagnetic interference, such as loud speakers or the base units of cordless telephones. z Make sure there is enough room around the printer for handling the paper.
Envelopes, transparencies, and thick paper are loaded from the bottom of the printer with the printer resting on the printer stand. To load multiple sheets of paper, you must install the optional sheet feeder. See Chapter 9, Installing and Using Options, for details. Selecting Paper Your printer produces letter-quality output on most plain bond papers, including cotton bond papers and photocopying papers. This printer does not require special ink-jet papers. Use cut-sheet paper only.
You can print on single sheets of plain papers that match these specifications: Size 7.2 by 10.1 inches to 8.5 by 14.0 inches (182 by 257 mm to 216 by 356 mm) Thickness Less than 0.008 inches (0.2 mm) Weight 17 to 24 lbs (64 to 90 g/m2) -- loaded from top cover 17 to 28 lbs (64 to 105 g/m2) -- loaded from bottom slot Printing On Paper When you are ready to print on plain paper, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, and close the top cover if it is open. 2.
4. Press the POWER button to turn on the printer. The ERROR light comes on because there is no paper in the printer. 5. Make sure the paper release lever on the right side of the printer is pushed down. Paper will not feed correctly if the lever is up 6. Insert a single sheet of paper into the printer. Align the paper with the paper size indicator on the left side of the top cover.
1. Make sure you insert the paper so that the side on which you want to print is facing away from you (toward the top cover). If you are using a preprinted stock, such a s sheet of letterhead, insert the top of the paper into the printer first. 2. Pres the LF/FF button. The printer automatically positions the paper so it is ready for printing. 3. Press ON LINE and start your print operation. Selecting Envelopes, Transparencies, or Thick Paper Use commercial, number 10 envelopes, which are 9.5 by 4.
Printing On Envelopes, Transparencies, or Thick Paper You must load envelopes, transparencies, and thick paper from the bottom slot of the printer. To load envelopes, transparencies, or thick paper, follow these steps. (The illustrations show how to load an envelope; the steps are exactly the same for transparencies or thick paper.) 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the top cover is closed. 2. Grasp the front of the printer with one hand and position the printer stand with your other hand. 3.
4. Open the top cover. 5. Press the POWER button to turn on the printer. The ERROR light comes on because there is no paper in the printer. 6. Set the paper thickness dial to the bottom position (envelope icon). 7. Align the envelope, transparency, or paper with the paper size indicator on the left side of the bottom slot.
8. Make sure you insert the top of the envelope, transparency, or paper first. Make sure the side on which you want to print is facing up. NOTE: The top of the transparency is where the transparency and its backing are attached. Always insert a transparency with the transparency up and the backing down. 9. Press the LF/FF button to advance the envelope, transparency, or paper one line at a time. Press FWD ADJ or REV ADJ for fine adjustment. (See Chapter 4, Using the Operator Panel, for details.) 10.
z For best printing quality, use a bond paper with a cotton fiber z z z z z z content (for example, 25% cotton bond paper). Use only the AC adapter that comes with the printer. Always turn off the printer before unplugging the AC adapter -this allows the print head to return to the home position and prevents the print head from drying out. If you have installed a battery pack, keep the battery switch turned off when you are not using battery power.
NOTE: The printer is designed so that you can transport it with the ink cartridge installed. Therefore, do not remove the ink cartridge. An opened ink cartridge that is not installed in the printer may leak, and the print head may dry out. 7. Place the printer and any accessories in a suitable carrying case. Follow these additional guidelines: z If you are traveling to another country, make sure the AC adapter matches the power requirements of that country.
z When the battery pack is low, you can attach the AC adapter to z z z z continue printing. You can also use the remaining battery power for limited printing by pressing ON LINE. You can travel with additional battery packs that are fully charged. Recharge the battery pack only when the printer indicates a low battery error. Charging the battery before it is fully discharged reduces he battery capacity. (See Chapter 9, Installing and Using Options, for details on the battery pack.
Chapter 4 Using the Operator Panel You can control basic printer operations through the operator panel. The indicator lights reflect the current status and modes of the printer. Most software applications, such as word processing programs, spreadsheets, and databases, automatically handle the printer control operations. For example, your word processing program tells the printer what typeface to use and when to perform a line feed or form feed.
Pausing a Print Operation When the ON LINE light is on, the printer is on-line and ready to receive data from your computer. At this time, you can send print data from your computer to the printer. If you want to pause a print operation, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off-line. The ON LINE light goes off and the printer stops. To resume printing, press the ON LINE button. Feeding Paper When the printer is off-line, you can use the LF/FF button to advance the paper in the printer.
Selecting a Print Mode Your printer includes two print modes: high quality (HQ) mode and economy mode. The default is HQ mode. If you want to print a draft document, you can change the print mode to economy and save ink. In this mode, the printer uses less dots to form a character and uses less ink. In economy mode, your printed document will appear lighter. NOTE: The print speed is 110 characters per second (cps) in both HQ and economy modes. To select economy mode, follow these steps: 1.
You select a character pitch using the PITCH button. The available pitches depend on the printer control mode you are using, either BJ-10e mode or Epson LQ mode. (See Chapter 8, Customizing the Printer, for details on the printer control modes.) The default setting for both printer control modes is 10cpi. To change the character pitch , follow these steps: 1. Press ON LINE to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the PITCH button to scroll through the available settings.
BJ-10e Mode Font Styles In BJ-10e mode, the following font styles are available: z z z z Emphasized -- makes characters bold Double high -- doubles the height of characters Double wide -- doubles the width of characters Slashed zero -- adds a slash to a numeric zero Selecting a font style To select a font style in BJ-10e mode, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is on-line. 2. Simultaneously press the ON LINE and PITCH buttons.
4. Press the LF/FF button to confirm the change. The printer sounds a short tone (about 0.5 second). 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each font style you wish to select. This allows you to combine several font styles. 6. Press ON LINE to set the printer on-line. The printer sounds a long varied tone Turning off a font style Follow these steps to turn off a font style: 1. Make sure the printer is on-line. 2. Simultaneously press the ON LINE and PITCH buttons.
To select condensed or non-condensed printing in Epson LQ mode, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is on-line. 2. Press the PITCH button to switch between condensed and noncondensed mode. Non-condensed is the default setting. The printer sounds a short tone for the condensed font style. The printer sounds a long tone for non-condensed mode. Printing the Test Prints The printer includes two test prints: the self test and the font list. Use these test prints to check the operation of the printer.
4. Insert a sheet of paper into the printer. 5. Press the LF/FF button. The printer positions the sheet of paper. 6. Press the ON LINE button. The printer starts to print the self test. Stopping the Test To stop the self test, press the ON LINE button. To eject the sheet of paper, press ON LINE to set the printer off-line, and then press LF/FF. Pausing the Test To pause the self test, press the LF/FF button. The ON LINE indicator light blinks. To resume press LF/FF again.
Samples In BJ-10e mode, the output of the self test looks likes this: In Epson LQ mode, the output of the self test looks like this:
Font List You can print the font list in BJ-10e mode only. It is not available in Epson LQ mode. The font list shows Courier characters in several available print styles and pitches. Starting the font list To start printing the font list, follow these steps: 1. Press the POWER button to turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the PITCH button, and press the POWER button until the beeper sounds. 3. When the printer beeps, release the POWER button. When it beeps again, release the PITCH button.
5. Press the LF/FF button. The printer positions the sheet of paper. 6. Press the ON LINE button. The printer starts to print the font list. Stopping the font list To stop printing the font list, press the ON LINE button. To eject the sheet of paper, press ON LINE to set the printer off-line, and then press LF/FF. Pausing the font list To pause the printing of the font list, press the PITCH button. To resume, press PITCH again.
Chapter 5 Using the Printer With Software Your printer will work with a wide variety of applications, such as spreadsheet, word processing, and graphics programs. This chapter describes how to set up your software application for your printer. Setting Up Windows 3.1 for Your Printer This section contains the procedures you perform to install the Bubble Jet Printer BJ-10e driver for Microsoft Windows operating system environment, version 3.1.
Chapter 5 Using the Printer With Software Your printer will work with a wide variety of applications, such as spreadsheet, word processing, and graphics programs. This chapter describes how to set up your software application for your printer. Setting Up Windows 3.1 for Your Printer This section contains the procedures you perform to install the Bubble Jet Printer BJ-10e driver for Microsoft Windows operating system environment, version 3.1.
4. Open the Printers icon. The Printers dialog box appears. NOTE: Your screen may show printer in the Installed Printers box. This means other printers have been installed for your system; this is okay and should not cause any problems. 5. Choose the Add button to display the List of Printers box. 6. Scroll down the list until Canon Bubble Jet BJ-10e is highlighted, and then choose Install. 7. A dialog box appears instructing you to insert the Windows diskette that contains the printer driver.
9. If you need to change the port designation, make sure the Canon Bubble Jet BJ-10e is selected in the Installed Printer box. Then select the Connect button to display the Connect dialog box. 10. Choose your port and select OK. 11. If you want to use the Bubble Jet Printer BJ-10sx for all of your work, make sure Canon Bubble Jet BJ-10e is highlighted and select the Set As Default Printer button from the Printers dialog box. 12.
Printer Setup Within Windows After you install the Canon Bubble Jet BJ-10e printer driver, be sure to run the printer setup program to customize the printer settings. This program is located in the printer's control panel. Select the Setup button. When you start the Setup program, Windows displays the main dialog box for you printer. From this screen, you can select your resolution, paper size, and orientation. You can also display About and Help information, and select other Options.
z Click on the arrow next to the Paper Source setting to select one of the following paper sources: Auto Sheet Feeder, which is the default Manual Feed NOTE: If you have not installed an optional sheet feeder, change this setting to Manual Feed. z You can select either Portrait or Landscape orientation by clicking on the appropriate selection in the Orientation box. The default is portrait orientation.
z You can select one of four dithering patters: None, Course, Fine, or Line Art. None causes all color values to threshold to either black or white; no in-between-colors will be represented. The default dither pattern is Fine. z You can control the intensity with which text is printed on your printer using the Intensity Control Box. This controls the threshold at which a pixel value is turned on or off. Setting the slide bar to the left prints darker and setting it to the right prints lighter.
6. Choose Print from the File menu. 7. After making any necessary changes to the printing parameters, select OK to start the print job. NOTE: Be sure to turn off the Print Manager if you are feeding paper manually. To do so, clear the Use Print Manager check box in the Printers dialog box. Setting Up Other Software Applications If you are not using Windows, follow the guidelines in this section for setting up your applications for use with the Bubble Jet Printer BJ-10sx.
NOTE: Software developers continuously create printer drivers. If your application software does no list a Canon BJ-10sx driver, call your software application's technical support line and ask if a BJ-10sx driver is available. If they are unable to assist you, please call the Canon help desk at 1-800-423-2366 to see if a driver is available.
Selecting a Printer Control Mode Your printer has two resident printer control modes: BJ-10e mode and Epson LQ mode. BJ-10e mode is the default. If you select a Canon BJ printer or the IBM Proprinter X24E through your application program, use the printer in BJ-10e mode. This mode gives you the fullest range of features. If your application program does not support a Canon BJ printer or IBM Proprinter X24E, but does support an Epson LQ printer, you can use the printer in LQ mode.
Appendix C, Printer Mode Command Summaries and Character Sets, lists the control codes and ESCape sequences the printer recognizes in both BJ-10e mode and Epson LQ mode. The printer recognizes control sequences in ASCII, decimal, and hexadecimal format. NOTE: You can enter a command in ASCII format provided the decimal equivalent of the command is a number greater that 32. In all other cases, you must enter the decimal format of the command.
Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer This chapter covers the care and maintenance of your printer. This includes cautions, cleaning the printer, replacing the ink cartridge, and storing the printer. Cautions Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to your printer and harm to you or others: z Set the printer on a stable surface before printing z Do not set anything on top of the printer. z Make sure the power is off any time you connect or disconnect the AC adapter or interface cable.
4. Open the top cover and then open the inner cover. 5. Clean the inside of the printer using canned air or a soft cloth to remove any ink mist or paper debris Be sure to clean the areas where the covers are attached to the printer case; ink mist may accumulate in these areas.
6. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft cloth moistened with water. Wipe any smudges or dust. CAUTION: z Make sure the printer is turned off before cleaning it. z When cleaning inside the printer, avoid the area near the z z z z print head on the ink cartridge. Do not touch the print head. Ink may leak out and cause stains. Do not use any oil or cleanser inside the printer. Use a soft cloth to clean the printer; do not use paper towels or tissues.
If your print quality is not crisp and clear, be sure to clean the print head before determining whether you need to replace the cartridge. If you clean the print head several times and your print quality does not improve, you need to replace the cartridge. There are two print head cleaning procedures -- one for a new ink cartridge (described later in this chapter ) and one for print quality problems (described in Chapter 7, Troubleshooting).
z Do not attempt to disassemble the cartridge. z Do not vigorously shake the cartridge while handling it. z Remove the ink cartridge from the printer only when necessary. CAUTION: Keep the ink cartridge out of the reach of children; the ink contains isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0. To install a new ink cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the top cover and then open the inner cover. 3. Lift the green lock lever on the cartridge holder.
4. Unpack the new ink cartridge from its protective packaging. Snap off the orange cap from the print head and then remove the orange tape. 5. Fit the ink cartridge over the yellow mounting base with the print head facing the back of the printer. CAUTION: Avoid touching the yellow mounting base on which you place the cartridge -- especially the circuit board on the side of the mounting base and the film cable that extends from the cartridge holder.
6. Push the lock lever back until it snaps into place. This secures the ink cartridge so it makes contact with the circuit board on the cartridge holder. CAUTION: Do not move the ink cartridge after it is installed. Moving the ink cartridge to the right and leaving it there may uncap the print head and cause it to dry out. 7. Close the inner cover and then close the top cover. When you are not using the printer, make sure the ink cartridge is in its home position, which is on the left side of the printer.
The printer automatically cleans the print head when you follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off 2. Press and hold the FWD ADJ and REV ADJ buttons, and press the POWER button until you hear the printer beeps. 3. When the printer beeps, release the POWER button. 4. When the printer beeps again, release the FWD ADJ and REV ADJ buttons. After several seconds, the ON LINE indicator light starts to blink. It blinks for about five seconds while the printer cleans the print head.
Storing the Printer Before storing the printer, follow these steps to protect the print mechanism: 1. Turn off the power. This secures the print head in the home position. 2. Remove any paper from the printer. 3. Disconnect the interface cable and the AC adapter. 4. If an optional battery pack is installed, turn off the battery switch and remove the battery pack. 5. If the optional sheet feeder is installed, remove it. 6. Close the covers, if necessary. 7.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information to help you solve printer problems. A problem may have one or a combination of causes, including a malfunction in your computer, software, the printer cable, or the printer. Many printing problems are related to how your software interacts with the printer. If your printer is not operating properly, try the suggestion in this chapter to isolate and solve the problem.
Lights__________________________ POWER On ON LINE Off ERROR Printer Alarm On Beeps twice in BJ-10e mode, three times in LQ mode Problem: No Paper is loaded. Solution: Load Paper. POWER ON LINE ERROR Printer Alarm On Off On Beeps continuously Problem: Paper is jammed in the printer. Solution: Clear the paper jam as described later in this chapter. Problem: Paper loaded in the printer is longer that 15 inches. Solution: Remove the paper, and use paper that matches the specifications of the printer.
POWER ON LINE ERROR Printer Alarm On Blinks Blinks Beeps three times Problem: A software error has occurred. Solution: Turn off the printer, wait at least four seconds, and then turn on the printer.
Lights_____________________________ POWER Blinks every 0.5 seconds ON LINE Off ERROR Off Printer Alarm None Problem: The optional battery pack is low. Solution: Recharge the battery pack. (The battery pack is described in Chapter 9, Installing a Options.) POWER Blinks every 0.5 seconds ON ERROR Printer Alarm LINE Off On Beeps five times; after five minutes, the printer beeps again and then turn Problem: The optional battery pack is fully discharged. Solution: Recharge the battery pack.
Print Quality Problems If your print quality is not what you expect it to be, check the following list for your problem and a possible remedy. Most probable Remedy Print results cause Blurred Paper type Try a different paper type; use character paper that meets the printer's specifications. Faded print Print head is clogged Clean the print head or replace the or out of ink ink cartridge. Light Printer is in Set the printer to HQ mode. characters economy mode White Print head is clogged Clean the print head.
Printing Problems This section contains problems and solutions related to your printer or the software you are using. Printout Is Wrong If strange characters appear in your output, there may be a communications problem between the printer and your computer. If your printed output does not appear as you expect, follow these steps: 1. Check that your cable connections are secure 2. Check that the printer control mode (BJ-10e or Epson LQ) matches the printer driver you selected in your software application.
Computer Indicates a Device Time-Out A device time-out occurs when your computer sends data to the printer but the printer does not respond. The printer may be off, off-line, or not connected to the computer. If your computer indicates a device time-out, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is on and on-line. 2. Make sure the printer's interface cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer. 3. Make sure paper is properly loaded. 4. Try the print operation again.
2. Gently pull out the sheet of paper with one hand while holding down the printer with your other hand. pull out the paper from the front of the printer. If the paper does not release, press the FWD ADJ button while you pull the jammed sheet from the front of the printer. Press the REV ADJ button if you are pulling the jammed sheet from the back of the printer. 3. After clearing the jammed sheet, press the paper release lever back to its locked position.
Cleaning the Print Head If you are having print quality problems, you need to clean the print head. Paper dust or ink may get clogged in an ink nozzle in the ink cartridge. Performing the print head cleaning procedure should clear up this problem. The printer automatically cleans the print head when you follow these steps: 1. Turn on the printer. The POWER and ERROR indicators come on. 2. Open the top cover and insert a sheet of paper into the printer. 3. Press the LF/FF button to advance the paper. 4.
Chapter 8 Customizing the Printer This chapter describes the factory default settings of the printer and the steps you follow to customize these settings for your particular printing needs. You will find that the factory default settings provide features to meet most of your printing needs. With these settings, your printer operates in BJ-10e mode to emulate the IBM Proprinter X24E. This means you can use the printer with any software application that support this printer.
Function Code page Character set Horizontal tab stops Buffer Printer control mode Emulation Setting 437 (USA) Character Set 1 Every 8 columns Input = 37 KB Download = 0 KB BJ-10e IBM X24E This printer has two control modes: BJ-10e mode, which emulates the IBM Proprinter X24E or the Canon BJ-130e, and Epson LQ mode, which emulates the Epson LQ-510. The default setting is BJ-10e mode. If you change this to Epson LQ mode, the default settings also change.
2. Open the top cover and then open the inner cover. 3. Use a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen, to change the DIP switch settings. A DIP switch is OFF when it is down, and ON when it is up.
4. After making your selections, close the inner cover and then close the top cover. The new DIP switch settings take effect when you turn on the printer.
DIP switch 1 If you install the optional sheet feeder, set this DIP switch to ON. DIP switch 2 If you are using a software application that assumes 66 lines will fit on each page, set this switch to ON. The printer reduces the line spacing by a factor of 14/14, which is from 63 lines per pages to 66 lines per page if line spacing is set to 6 lines per inch (lpi). This function is available only when line spacing is 6 lpi or 8 lpi.
DIP switch 9 When this switch is OFF, the printer uses USA code page page 437. When this switch is ON, the printer uses Multilingual code page 850. Each code page has three character sets: Set 1, Set 2, and the All Characters Chart. See Appendix C, Printer Mode Command Summaries and Character Sets, for a sample of each character set. DIP switch 10 When this switch is OFF, the printer emulates the IBM Proprinter X24E. When this switch is ON, the printer emulates the Canon BJ-130e.
DIP switch 2 If you are using a software application that assumes 66 lines will fit on each page, set this switch to ON. The printer reduces the line spacing by a factor of 14/15, which is from 63 lines per page to 66 lines per page if line spacing is set to 6 lines per inch (lpi). This function is available only when line spacing is 6 lpi or 8 lpi. DIP switch 3 When this switch is OFF, the printer performs a normal carriage return (CR).
DIP switches 9, 10 These switches allow you to select one of three font typefaces. DIP switches Typeface 9 10 Roman OFF OFF Sans serif OFF ON Draft ON ** ** When DIP switch 9 is ON, the printer is in draft mode regardless of the setting of DIP switch 10. NOTE: z The printer uses the font specified by your software application regardless of the DIP switch settings. z The Roman and Sans serif fonts appear slightly different than they would if printed on the Epson LQ-510.
Chapter 9 Installing and Using Options This chapter describes how to install and use the options you can purchase for your Canon Bubble Jet Printer BJ-10sx. Sheet Feeder Two types of sheet feeders are available for the printer. These sheet feeders allow you to automatically feed stacks of paper. The Canon ASF-6410 sheet feeder holds up to 30 sheets of paper, and the Canon ASF-6420 sheet feeder holds up to 50 sheets of paper.
Installing the Sheet Feeder To install the optional sheet feeder, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the top cover is closed. 2. Position the printer stand so it is perpendicular to the printer, and set the printer on its back. 3. Align the sheet feeder with the printer so the hooks on the sheet feeder fit into the slots on the bottom of the printer. Press the locks on the sides of the sheet feeder toward the printer to lock the sheet feeder into place.
4. Insert the stack of paper into the sheet feeder. 5. Open the bin by pressing the bin release button on the sheet feeder. (the bin release lever is on the top right side of the sheet feeder when you are facing the front of the printer.) NOTE: Never force the paper bin. Always press the release button to pen the bin. 6. Open the top cover on the printer. 7. Turn on the printer, and start your print operation. NOTE: Always remove the sheet feeder before transporting the printer.
Battery Pack The Canon NB-150 rechargeable battery pack allows you to operate the printer where AC power is not available. Cautions Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to your printer or battery pack, and harm to you or others: z Before using a new battery pack, charge it as described later in this chapter. z Use only the Canon NB-150 rechargeable battery pack with the Bubble Jet Printer BJ-10sx. z Do no attempt to disassemble a battery pack.
z Recharge the battery pack only when it is fully discharged. Charging it before it is fully discharged reduces the battery capacity z Avoid touching the terminals on the battery pack. z Remove the battery pack when you are storing the printer. Installing the Battery Pack Make sure you are facing the back of the printer, and follow these steps to install the battery pack: 1. Grasp the front of the printer with one hand and position the printer stand with your other hand. 2.
3. Hold the printer with one hand and the battery pack with the other hand. Make sure the writing on the battery is up and the terminals are down. The terminal end of the battery has silver arrow showing the direction in which you insert the battery. 4. Insert the battery pack in to the compartment -- terminal end first. (When installed correctly, the writing on the battery pack is upside-down if you're facing the back of the printer.) 5. Replace the battery compartment cover. 6.
With a fully charged battery pack, you may be able to print up to 40 pages without the use of AC power. The actual printing time depends on the complexity of the data you are printing. To charge a battery pack, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Turn on the battery switch. 3. Press and hold the ON LINE button, and press the POWER button. When the printer beeps, release the POWER button. When it beeps again, release the ON LINE button. The POWER light blinks.
2. Turn on the battery switch. 3. Turn on the printer. If you are using the battery pack and the printer does not receive any data for 15 minutes, the printer automatically turns off to save battery power. NOTE: When you are not using battery power, turn off the battery switch. Printing with a low battery When you are using the battery pack and the POWER light blinks, the battery is low. If you are in the process of printing, follow these steps: 1.
If an AC outlet is not available, you can use the remaining battery power for limited printing. Press ON LINE to continue printing. Each time you press ON LINE, the printer will print several lines until the battery pack is fully discharged. Low battery error When the battery pack becomes fully discharge, a low battery error occurs. The POWER light starts to blink, the ON LINE light goes out, and the ERROR light goes on. In this case, you must recharge the battery.
4. Hold the printer with one hand and grasp the tab on the battery pack with the other hand. Pull out the battery pack. 5. Replace the battery compartment cover. 6. Rotate the printer stand back to its original position.
Appendix A Printer Specifications This appendix lists the specifications of your printer. Printer Method Bubble jet ink on-demand Printing Speed 110 characters per second (cps) in 10 characters per inch (cpi) in both HQ and economy modes.
Printing Characters Font: IBM Proprinter X24E emulation BJ-130e emulation Epson LQ-510 emulation Prestige (12 cpi) and Courier (other than 12 cpi) Courier Roman, Sans serif, and Draft Pitch: BJ-10e mode Epson LQ mode 10, 12, and 17 cpi and PS 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi and PS Cell composition: 36 (h) x 48 (v) dot matrix in HQ mode 18 out of 36 (h) x 48 (v) dot matrix in economy mode Character set: BJ-10e mode Epson LQ mode IBM Character Set 1, 2, and 3 (code page 437 and 850) Italics character set an
Epson LQ mode Mode 10 cpi 10 cpi double-wide 10 cpi condensed 10 cpi condensed, double-wide 12 cpi 12 cpi double-wide 12 cpi condensed 12 cpi condensed, double-wide 15 cpi 15 cpi double-wide Proportional spacing Pitch 10 cpi 5 cpi 17 cpi 8.5 cpi 12 cpi 6 cpi 20 cpi 10 cpi 15 cpi 7.
Printing Area Paper Horizontal a 7.2 to 8.5 in (182 to 216 mm) b 0.13 in (3.4 mm) -- A4 size paper 0.25 in (6.4 mm) -- Letter-size paper Vertical c d e Envelopes 10.1 to 14.0 in (257 to 356 mm) 0.33 in (8.5 mm) 0.5 in (12.
Horizontal a b c 9.5 in (240 mm) 0.25 in (6.4 mm) 0.25 in (6.4 mm) Vertical d e f 4.1 in (104 mm) 0.67 in (17 mm) 1.0 in (25.4 mm) Paper Size Letter: Legal: A4: Envelope: 8.5 by 11 inches 8.5 by 14 inches 210 by 297 mm 9.5 by 4.125 inches (Commercial number 10) Paper Type Plain paper Envelopes (Commercial number 10) Transparency film (Canon #Q07-0001-M1) Paper Weight 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m^2) from the top feed 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g/m^2) from the bottom slot Paper Thickness Under 0.008 inch (0.
Acoustic Noise Level Approx.
Operating Environment Temperature: 41F to 95F (5C to 35C) 10% to 90% RH (no condensation) Storing Environment Temperature: Humidity 32F to 95F (0C to 35C) 5% to 95% RH (no condensation) Power Supply AC adapter or optional Canon NB-150 battery pack Power Source USA/Canada AC 120V, 60Hz 30W Physical Dimensions Size: 12.2 (W) x 8.7 (D) x 1.9 (H) inches (310 x 221.3 x 48.5 mm) Weight: Approx. 3.7 lbs (1.
Physical Dimensions ASF-6410 Size: Weight: ASF-6420 Size: Weight 12.2 x 8.5 x 2.1 inches (309.5 x 216.0 x 54.5 mm) Approx. 1.8 lbs (0.8 kg) 12.2 x 8.6 x 2.3 inches (310.0 x 217.5 x 57.5 mm) Approx. 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) Battery Pack Model Canon NB-150 Electrical Voltage: Capacity: Life: DC 6V 1300 mAh Approx. 40 pages per charge (continuous use) Physical Dimensions Size: Weight: 8.4 x 1.0 inches (213 x 25 mm) Approx. 9.
Appendix B Interface Specifications This printer is equipped with the standard Centronics-type parallel interface for data communications. You use this interface to connect the printer to a computer. This interface is ht most widely used interface on personal computers and does not require setup commands or special configurations on either the computer or printer. The printer's parallel interface connector is a standard 36-pin, Amphenol type with two metalwire retaining clips.
Pin assignments The following table lists the signals and input/output status of the pin assignments used for parallel communication. No. Signal I/O No.
DATA These signals are the 8 bits of parallel data sent from the computer. A high level indicates a logical 1; a low level indicates a logical 0. The printer reads the DATA lines when it receives a STROBE pulse. ACKNLG The ACKNLG pulse tells the computer that the printer has read the data from the previous STROBE pulse. An ACKNLG pulse is also generated when the printer is powered on, or at the completion of the printer initialization by an INIT signal requested from the computer.
AUTO FEED XT When this signal is low, the printer automatically feeds the paper one line when it receives a carriage return (CR) control code. This signal is valid only in Epson LQ mode. INIT INIT from the system resets the printer to it initial power-on state. The BUSY line goes high, and any received data is printed. When INIT goes low, the printer resets to the power-on default state. ERROR The printer sets the ERROR line low if it detects an error, such as outof-paper condition.
Appendix C Printer Mode Command Summaries and Character Sets This appendix lists the control codes and ESCape sequences you can use in BJ-10e mode and Epson LQ mode, and shows the character sets available in each mode. For a complete description of these programming commands, you can order the Canon Bubble Jet Printer BJ-10sx Programmer's Manual. Call the Canon help desk at 1-800-4232366 to order this manual Control codes and ESCape sequences tell the printer how to print a job.
NOTE: Because of hardware differences, the reverse feed code (ESC ]) is not supported by your printer. Also, the styles of block graphics characters at 12 cpi are different from those used by the IBM Proprinter X24E.
ESCape Sequence Codes Function ASCII Set/cancel underscore ESC - n mode n Setting 0 End underscore 1 Start under score Set 1/8-inch line spacing ESC0 (8 lpi) Set 7/72-inch line ESC 1 spacing (7/72 inch per line) Enable line spacing set ESC 2 by ESC A Set graphics line ESC 3 n spacing in n/180-inch increments; n = 1 to 85 Set top of form ESC 4 Set/cancel automatic LF ESC 5 n n Setting 0 End automatic line feed 1 Start automatic line feed Select IBM Character ESC 6 Set 2 Select IBM Character ESC 7 Set 1 Set 1
Function Set page length in lines; n = 1 to 255 Set page length in inches; n = 1 to 14 Set horizontal tabs; n1 ...
Function ASCII Decimal Set super/subscript ESC S n 27 83 n mode n Setting 0 Select superscript mode 1 Select subscript mode Cancel super/subscript ESC T 27 84 mode set by ESC S Select printer direction ESC U n 27 85 n Set/cancel double-wide ESC W n 27 87 n mode n Setting 0 Cancel double-wide mode 1 Start double-wide mode Set horizontal margins; n ESC X n m 27 88 n m and m = 0 to 255 Set double-density ESC Y n1 27 89 n1 n2 image graphics mode n2 Set quadruple-density ESC Z n1 n2 27 90 n1 n2 image graphics mo
Function Print single character from All Characters Chart Set/cancel overscore mode n Setting 0 Cancel overscore mode 1 Set overscore mode Relative move inline to the right Set printer off-line ASCII ESC ^ Decimal 27 94 Hexadecimal 1B 5E ESC _ n 27 95 n 1B 5F n ESC d n1 27 100 n1 1B 64 n1 n2 n2 n2 ESC j 27 106 1B 6A Alternate Graphics Mode codes Select graphics mode (AGM) ESC * m n1 n2 ESC 3 n Set graphics line spacing (AGM); n = 0 to 255 Set text line spacing (AGM); n = ESC A n 1 to 85 Perform gr
ESCape Sequence Differences The following ESCape sequences cause different operations to be performed in each emulation, IBM Proprinter X24E and Canon Bubble Jet Printer BJ-130e.
BJ-10e Character Sets In BJ-10e mode, your printer supports two IBM code pages: USA code page 437 and Multilingual code page 850. Each code page has three character sets: Character Set 1, Character Set 2, and All Characters Chart. You select the code page by setting DIP switch 9 -- OFF for code page 437, ON for 850. You select the character set by setting DIP switch 5 -- OFF for Character Set 1, ON for Character Set 2. Each code page corresponds to an All Characters Chart.
USA Code Page 437 Character Set 1 USA Code Page 437 Character Set 2
USA Code Page 437 All Characters Chart Multilingual Code Page 850 Character Set 1
Multilingual Code Page 850 Character Set 2 Multilingual Code Page 850 All Characters Chart
Epson LQ Command Summary You can use the control codes listed in the following tables when the printer is in LQ mode; that is, when DIP switch 11 is set to ON. NOTE: Because of hardware differences, the justification code, ESC a, is not supported by your printer. Also, the styles of block graphics characters at 12 cpi are different from normal Epson LQ-510 printing.
Function Cancel data Start escape sequence Insert space Delete character ASCII CAN ESC SP DEL Decimal 24 27 32 127 Hexadecimal 18 1B 20 74 ESCape Sequence Codes Function Set double-wide mode by line Set condensed mode Control sheet feeder n Setting R Eject paper Set intercharacter space Set/cancel various print modes (Master Select) Cancel most significant bit (MSB) control Set absolute print position Select download character set n Setting 0 Use ROM character set 1 Use RAM character set Define download
Function Set line spacing increments of n/360 per line; n = 0 to 255 Set/cancel underscore mode n Setting mode 0 Start underscore 1 End underscore Select vertical tab channel; n = 0 to 7 Set 1/8-inch line spacing (8 lpi) Set 1/6-inch line spacing (6 lpi) Set line spacing in n/180-inch increments; n = 1 to 255 Set italic mode Cancel italic mode Enable printable range Cancel printable range expansion Copy ROM font to RAM Set unidirectional print by line Set most significant bit (MSB) to 0 Set most significant
Function Set n/60-inch line spacing; n = 0 to 127 Set vertical tabs; n1, n2 = line numbers for tab stops Set page length in lines; n = 1 to 127 Set page length in inches; n = 1 to 14 Set horizontal tabs; n1 ...
Function Set super/subscript mode n Setting 0 Select superscript mode 1 Select subscript mode Cancel super/subscript mode set by ESC S Select print direction n Setting 0 Cancel unidirectional mode 1 Select unidirectional mode Set/cancel double-wide mode n Setting 0 Cancel double-wide mode 1 Start double-wide mode Set double-density graphics mode Set quadruple density graphics mode Set relative print position ASCII ESC S n Decimal 27 83 n Hexadecimal 1B 53 n ESC T 27 84 1B 54 ESC U n 27 85 n 1B 55 n
Function Select character set n Setting 0 Italics character set 1 Graphics character set 2 Remap download characters from 0-127 to 128-255 Set/cancel double-high mode n Setting 0 Cancel double-high mode 1 Start double-high mode Set/cancel high quality mode n Setting 0 Cancel high quality mode 1 Start high quality mode ASCII ESC t n Decimal Hexadecimal 27 116 n 1B 74 n ESC w n 27 119 n 1B 77 n ESC x n 27 120 n 1B 78 n Epson LQ Character Sets In Epson LQ mode, your printer can access the following charac
To select an international character set, set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8, as follows: Country USA United Kingdom Germany France Denmark Sweden Italy Spain Epson Italics Character Set DIP switches 6 7 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF ON OFF ON ON ON ON 8 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
NOTE: The characters in the shaded areas in the preceding table change according to the selected international character set. Epson Graphics Character Set NOTE: The characters in the shaded areas in the table above change according to the selected international character set.
International Character Set Use the table below to determine what characters appear in the shaded areas of the Epson character sets.
