s Excellent quality with full colour 1200 dpi printing
The high performance print heads of the BJ Cartridges produce high resolution printing at 1200 x 1200 dot per inch precision for photo-realistic colour or stepped halftones. Although plain paper can be used with excellent results, a large selection of special media are also available for special print jobs

s Colour photo cartridge

In addition to the standard Color BJ Cartridge BC-81, a newly developed Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo is also available for special print jobs. When used with High Resolution Paper HR-101, or High Gloss Photo Film HG-201, the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo produces superior reproductions of colour photographic images.

s Easy to maintain

The ink supply is easy to maintain. You only have to replace an ink tank when it runs out of ink.

s Variety of print media

A variety of print media are available for special print jobs. ( 52) For a complete list of consumables and options for this printer, see Appendix B.

Welcome

Important terms and visual cues
( 12) A number preceded by this mark and enclosed in parentheses tells you the page number where you can find more information about the previous sentence or paragraph. An index and glossary of selected terms are also provided at the end of this manual. A note provides hints, tips, advice, or suggestions.
Cautions alert you to incorrect procedures or unfavorable conditions that could damage the hardware or software.

What the manuals contain

Your documentation set consists of the following items:

s Read this first!

Use this list to check each item as you unpack it to make sure you have everything. Instructions for removing the packing material and preparing the printer for transport are also included.

s Quick Start Guide

Use these concise instructions to get set up and operating quickly. Read the users manual for more detailed explanations.

s Users Manual

For all users of this printer. Contains all the information you need for daily operations like loading paper, selecting and using other print media, changing and switching BJ Cartridges, troubleshooting, and other important procedures.

s Windows Print Guide

Use this short guide to install the printer driver for Microsoft Windows. The driver also has a dialog box that you can use to do a test print, clean the print head, align the print heads, and other important functions.

s Avoid using an extension cord. The printer power cord should be
plugged directly into the power source. Use only the power cord supplied with this printer.
Cleaning and maintaining the printer
s Use only a slightly damp, clean cloth to clean the printer exterior. Never
use a flammable liquid like alcohol, thinner, benzine, or acetone to clean the printer.
s Before you clean the printer, press the POWER button to turn off the
printer then unplug the printer power cord from the power source.
s Never attempt to disassemble the printer for cleaning or any other reason.

Daily precautions

s Never use volatile or flammable sprays around the printer. High voltage
points inside the printer generate high temperatures during operation which could ignite flammable aerosol sprays.
s To avoid contact with high voltage areas inside the printer, never attempt
to disassemble the printer.
s Never put your hand inside the printer while it is operating.
s Keep the area around the printer clear of liquids, paper clips, pins, or any
other foreign objects that could fall accidentally into the printer. If a liquid spills into the printer, press the POWER button to turn it off and disconnect it from the power source. Call for service immediately.
s To avoid personal injury or damage to the printer, always use two people
to lift the printer. With one person on the left side and one on the right side, insert one hand into the lift slot on the side of the printer, lift together, then slide your free hand under the printer as you raise the printer together.
Handling and storing supplies
s Store BJ Cartridges and ink tanks out of reach of children. If a child acci-
dentally licks or ingests part of the contents of a colour ink tank, contact a physician immediately.
s Store extra BJ Cartridges and ink tanks in a location free of excessive
shock or vibration. Handle BJ Cartridges and ink tanks carefully to avoid dropping them and spilling ink.
s To avoid minor burns or cuts, never touch the bare, sharp edges of the
metal on the BJ Cartridges. These parts become extremely hot during printer operation.
Selecting a location for the printer
Select a location large enough for the printer with enough extra space so you can work comfortably around the printer to insert and remove the paper cassette, load the sheet feeder, and feed paper manually with the manual feed slot on the back of the printer.

The Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF, mounted in the left slot of the left BJ Cartridge, contains a special liquid called an ink optimizer, a new additive which makes the printed image extremely smear resistant and water resistant. Please remember that the ink optimizer is used only when printing on Plain Paper and is not used for printing on special media, or for printing on Plain Paper in draft mode. Whatever kind of media you decide to use, make sure you observe these general guidelines regarding handling and storing:
s Always handle special print media by the edges, and never touch the
print surface. A scratched or dirty media surface can cause deterioration in print quality. s After opening a package of special print media, store the unused sheets in the original packaging on a flat, clean surface in a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight, dust, high temperature, or high humidity. s To ensure the best print quality and to avoid paper jams, never attempt to print on paper that is folded, or curled. s Before you load a stack of paper, always fan the sheets to reduce static cling then stack the paper again so all the edges are even.
Colour set and media selection
For optimum results you should select the correct combination of BJ Cartridges and media. In the table below, the Colour Set refers to which BJ Cartridges are installed in the cartridge holders. Left Cartridge Standard Colour Set: Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 Photo Colour Set: Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Here is the key used in the table below:
: Recommended : Possible : Not possible (cannot be selected with printer driver) Media Plain Paper Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 Banner Paper High Resolution Paper HR-101 Transparencies CF-102 Envelopes Fabric Sheet FS-101 T-Shirt Transfer TR-201 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Standard Colour Set Photo Colour Set Printing on paper and other media
Right Cartridge Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Color BJ Cartridge BC-81
Ink Optimizer and the selected media
The Ink Optimizer is a special fluid which ensures that black and colour inks bond completely with the surface of Plain Paper and envelopes making the printed text water-resistant. Here are two important points you should keep in mind about the Ink Optimiser.
s The Ink Optimizer is enabled and operates only when Plain Paper or an
envelope size is selected for the Media Type with the printer driver. Plain Paper must be selected for standard photocopier paper, bond paper, Bubble Jet Paper LC-301, and Banner Paper (the composition of Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 and Banner Paper is the same), and envelopes must be selected for US Commercial No. 10 or European and DL envelopes. If any media other than Plain Paper or an envelope size is selected for the Media Type (Transparency, Fabric Sheet, High Gloss film, Glossy Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Cards, etc.), the Ink Optimizer is automatically turned off and will not operate.

wxl (mm) 329 x x 420 223.5 x 355.x x x x x x x 182 215.9 x 355.6 228.6 x 337.8 215.9 x 279.4 279.4 x 215.9 241.3 x 104.x x 6237mm (max.) 241 x 356 mm 279.4 x 431.x 279mm
wxl (in.) 13 x 19 11.7 x 16.5 8.8 x 14 8.3 x 11.7 11.7 x 8.3 5.8 x 8.3 8.3 x 5.x 14.3 7.2 x 10.1 10.1 x 7.2 8.5 x x 13.3 8.5 x x 8.5 9.5 x 4.1 8.7 x 4.3 8.3 x 245.6 9.5 x x 17 8.5 x 11
Sheet Feeder YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES
Cassette Standard YES YES NO YES YES NO NO YES YES NO YES NO YES YES NO NO NO NO YES NO
Manual Feed Optional YES YES NO YES YES NO NO YES YES NO YES NO YES YES NO NO NO NO YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES NO YES YES YES YES NO NO NO YES YES YES

Printing area

When you create text or illustrations, be sure the margins around the edge of the paper are at least as large as those described below. To ensure the best print quality, use the printing areas recommended below for each type of media. If your text or graphics are outside the printing area and too close to the edge of the paper, this may result in poor print quality such as staining near the edges. For example, printing below the recommended area may produce stains on the bottom edge of the paper or the envelope.
Printable area: All media (not Fabric Sheet FS-101)
Printable Area (minimum) L 3.4 mm (0.13 in.) R 3.4 mm (0.13 in.) T 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) B 7.0 mm (0.28 in.) * For A4 +, LTR + Recommended Printing Area (minimum) L 3.4 mm (0.13 in.) * (5 mm) R 3.4 mm (0.13 in.) * (5 mm) T 23.0 mm (0.91 in.) * (28.0 mm) B 29.0 mm (1.14 in.) * (28.0 mm)
Printable area: Fabric Sheet FS-101
Printable Area (minimum) L 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) R 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) T 25.4 mm (1 in.) B 20.5 mm (0.81 in.) Recommended Printing Area (minimum) L 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) R 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) T 25.4 mm (1 in.) B 29.0 mm (1.14 in.)
Printing area for envelopes
To ensure the best print quality, make sure printing on envelopes is well within the printing area described below.

L T R T

Printable Area (minimum) L 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) R 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) T 3.0 mm (0.12 in.) B 7.0 mm (0.28 in.)
Recommended Printing Area (minimum) L 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) R 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) T 23.0 mm (0.91 in.) B 29.0 mm (1.14 in.)

Printer maintenance

This section describes important procedures required to maintain the performance of the printer. Here we will show you how to:

s s s s s s

Replace ink tanks Test print head performance Clean the print heads Replace a BJ Cartridge Clean the printer Store BJ Cartridges in the BJ Cartridge Container SB-80

Replacing an ink tank

Follow these general guidelines for replacing ink tanks:
s When the ink supply in an ink tank becomes low, the printer will beep, a
message will appear on the screen, and the ERROR lamp will light. If you want to continue the print job with the nearly depleted ink tank, press the RESUME button. Replace the ink tank as soon as possible. If you are using a network, an error message will not appear but the printer will beep and the ERROR lamp will light when an ink tank runs low.
s The print heads should be cleaned every time an ink tank is replaced. s After your replace an empty ink tank, the printer will start print head
cleaning automatically. However, if you replace a partially full ink tank, or if you remove a partially full ink tank and insert it again, the printer may not start print head cleaning automatically. s After you insert an ink tank, close the top cover or press the REPLACE button to move the BJ Cartridge holder to the home position. s After the cartridge holder moves back to the home position, always check the POWER lamp and make sure that it is blinking to indicate that print head cleaning has started. If the POWER lamp does not start flashing, start print head cleaning with the operation panel. ( 98) Remove an ink tank only after it has run out of ink. To avoid printing problems, do not remove ink tanks unnecessarily.
Press the POWER button to turn on the printer
Press the REPLACE button near the centre of the printer. The cartridge holder moves to the left side of the printer.
Remove the empty ink tank from the BJ Cartridge. Push in on the plastic lock on the ink tank to release it then lift it up out of the BJ Cartridge.

Note the type of ink tank you have removed and select an identical replacement. Discard the empty ink tank immediately. Never attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink tank.
Pick up the new ink tank and remove the shrink-wrap and orange protective cap. Grip the end of the orange film strip x and pull it away to tear open the shrink-wrap. Make sure you remove all the shrink-wrap from the ink tank.
While pressing on the orange protective cap y, turn it in the direction of the arrow. After you remove the protective cap, discard it immediately.
Insert the new ink tank into the empty slot of the BJ Cartridge. Press down gently on the top of the ink tank until you hear it lock in place.
After you close the top cover, the printer should automatically start cleaning the printer heads. If you do not hear the printer cleaning the print heads after you close the top cover, use the operation panel to start print head cleaning. ( 98) The print heads should be cleaned after you replace an ink tank.
Maintaining print quality
This section shows you how to test and clean the print heads and replace ink tanks or BJ Cartridges when required. You should always check the results of your printouts to detect signs of a deterioration in print quality. Specifically, you should look for these signs of diminished performance:
s Broken lines in graphic images or broken characters in text s Light areas in areas filled with colour s Light or white vertical streaking in the image
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
Print a Nozzle Check Pattern so you can check the operation of the print heads. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern consumes ink, so print one only when you see fading, streaking, or other signs of uneven printing on a page.
Insert one sheet of A4 or Letter paper into the sheet feeder. Do not use a paper size smaller than A4 or Letter.
Switch off the printer and wait a few seconds. Press down and hold the POWER button until you hear one beep. The Nozzle Check Pattern print begins. Check the results of the Nozzle Check Pattern. ( 97) You can also start printing the Nozzle Check Pattern with the printer driver. For details, refer to the Windows Print Guide or Macintosh Print Guide. Before you start a Nozzle Check Pattern, make sure the paper cassette is loaded with A4 or Letter size paper.
How to use the Nozzle Check Pattern
Check the areas of the Nozzle Check Pattern described in the sample below. Nozzle Check Pattern for Standard Colour Set (Standard Black and colour BJ Cartridges) Where To Check The patterns below should be sharp, not speckled or blurred.

s If you are using a media other than Plain Paper, check the Quick ref-
erence media loading table and make sure the media you are using can be loaded in the paper cassette. ( 55) Make sure the front corners of the stack are below the tabs.
Insert the paper cassettes and the paper output receiver. Close the top cover. If a print job is in progress, press the RESUME button to resume printing. During a long print job, do not allow the printed sheets to stack higher than 15 mm (about 1/2 inch), approximately 50 sheets of Plain Paper or 40 sheets of High Resolution Paper HR-101.
Problem : Media jams during manual feed.
When a jam occurs during manual feeding, the printer beeps twice and the ERROR lamp lights orange. Make sure you are using the correct feed method for the media. ( 55)
s Envelopes and Banner Paper cannot be loaded manually s Paper thicker than 0.25 mm cannot be loaded manually s A5 and B5 size paper cannot be loaded manually for long edge feed
(landscape orientation) Make sure you are performing manual feeding correctly. Align the left edge of the sheet with the left side of the manual feed slot, insert the sheet into the printer until it stops and hold it for about two or three seconds until the printer pulls it into the feed slot then release it.
s Open the front cover. If the sheet is feed correctly you will see about 1
mm of the top edge of the sheet. If the top edge is not straight, press the paper release lever, remove the sheet and try again. s If you are loading a Fabric Sheet, you will not see the top edge of the sheet (1 mm). Review the correct procedure for feeding this media. ( 78)
Problem : A3, B4 large-size paper skews or jams in sheet feeder.
At high humidity large paper like A3 or B4 size paper may skew or jam during feeding from the sheet feeder.
Load fewer sheets in the sheet feeder. Lower the paper rest and let the loaded sheets hang over the back of the sheet feeder. Restart the print job and try again. Follow these guidelines for storing and handling print media:
s Avoid using the printer in high humidity. Use the printer in a loca-
tion subject to 10% to 90% relative humidity with no condensation.
s Do not remove paper or other media from its protective packaging
until you are ready to load it in the sheet feeder or paper cassette.
s Store partially used packets of paper in their original packing.

Poor print quality

Problem : Excessive curl in printed sheets.
If the printed sheets are excessively curled as they come out of the printer, remove each sheet from the paper output tray as it is ejected from the printer.

A large amount of ink can cause media to curl. If the print job requires using a large amount of ink, use High Resolution Paper HR-101. If you are loading High Resolution Paper HR-101, make sure the stack is loaded correctly. Only one side of High Resolution Paper is coated for printing. The print surface is the whiter side. ( 55) Lower the Intensity setting on the Colour tab in the printer driver to reduce the amount of excess ink. For details, see the Windows Print Guide or the Macintosh Print Guide.
Problem : Printing Blurred.
If the printed page is blurred, the Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF may be out of ink or you may not be using the correct media for the print job.
If the Nozzle Check Pattern is normal, open the printer driver and check the print mode setting and media selection. The ink optimizer will operate only with Plain Paper or Envelopes. If Print Quality is set for Fast, the ink optimizer will not be used. For details, see your Windows Print Guide or Macintosh Print Guide
Problem : Vertical lines are broken.
If the vertical lines in your prints are broken or jagged, the print heads may be out of alignment. Realign the print heads. ( 49) Even after aligning the print heads if lines appear broken, make sure the Print Quality is set for Fine. For details, see the Windows Print Guide or the Macintosh Print Guide.
Problem : Page streaked, faint, or patchy.
Uneven or faint colours can be caused by a clogged print head, an empty ink tank, a worn print head, or printing on the wrong side of the media. Perform the procedure below before you decide to replace the ink tanks or BJ Cartridge. Unless an ink or BJ Cartridge requires replacement, simple head cleaning should solve the problem in most cases.
Print a Nozzle Check Pattern and check the results. ( 96) Open the top cover and visually check the level of the ink in the tanks. If any ink tank is empty, replace it. ( 92) If no ink tank is empty, clean the print heads and print another Nozzle Check Pattern. Alternately clean the print heads and print a Nozzle check Pattern until the pattern is normal or stop after printing the fifth Nozzle Check Pattern.

generate large magnetic fields.
If you cannot solve the problem, call for service.
Problem : Printing is overrunning the edge of the page.
Check the right margin setting in your software application. Check the Paper Size and the Orientation settings in your software application and make sure the correct paper size and the correct orientation have been selected to fit the print media you are using.
Problem : Incorrect number of lines per page.
Check your software application Print Setup features. Make sure the Paper Size selection matches the size of the print media that you want to print on. Check the top and bottom margin settings in the software application you are using for the print job.
Printing too slow or halts
Problem : Printing too slow.
Make sure you are using only one software application at a time. If there are any other applications running in the background, shut them down. Limit the number of colours on the page. Try using only primary colours: black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Try a lower quality or resolution setting to speed up printing. For details refer to the Windows Print Guide or the Macintosh Print Guide. The default setting for printing resolution is 600 x 600 dpi. Printing will be much slower if you select the maximum setting of 1200 x 1200 dpi. Use the maximum setting only for special print jobs that require very high quality. Increase the amount of memory in your computer. For details, refer to your computer hardware manual. Copy graphic images into another software application and then try printing again. Upgrade your computer system to a computer with a higher processing speed. If you are using a screen saver program, disable it and then try printing again.
Problem : Device time-out error occurred during the print job.
A device time-out error occurs when your computer sends data to the printer but the printer does not respond.
Make sure the printer is on and that the POWER lamp is on. Make sure the interface cable is connected securely on the back of the printer and on the host computer. Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the sheet feeder and the paper cassette. Start the print job again.
If you are using an IBM compatible PC and if the time-out error occurs again, add the following line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file: MODE LPT1,,P This sets an infinite retry on the parallel port LPT1. For details about modifying your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, see your Windows Print Guide.

Note that the cover of the optional cassette is not equipped with a paper output tray extension.
Insert the optional cassette into the optional cassette slot. Make sure the cassette is covered with the lid that is not equipped with the paper output tray extension.
Insert the standard cassette into the standard paper cassette slot.
Make sure the standard cassette is covered with the lid equipped with the paper output tray extension.
Install the paper output receiver.
Before you move the printer, check the locks on both sides of the base and make sure they are locked in the forward position.
Removing the optional cassette
Follow this procedure to remove the optional cassette from the bottom of the printer. If you are moving the printer a short distance, removal of the optional cassette is not required. However, make sure you follow the steps below (except Step 8 below) to move the printer safely.
Switch the computer off. Press the POWER button to switch the printer off and wait until you hear the cartridge holder stop moving inside the printer. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet then disconnect it from the back of the printer. Disconnect the printer cable from the back of the printer and from the back of the computer.
If the paper rest is up, push it down. Remove the paper output receiver. Remove the standard and optional paper cassettes. On both sides of the printer, push the locks back to unlock them.
With two people on either side of the printer, raise the printer straight up to separate it from the optional paper cassette base.
Set the printer down on a stable, flat surface. If you are transporting the printer, pack the printer and cassettes in the original packing you saved when you set up the printer.
Appendix B: Options and consumables
The following options and consumables are available for use with the Canon Bubble Jet Printer BJC-8500. Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 Mounted on the left side of the cartridge holder, holds the Ink Optimizer BCI-8WF and Ink Tank BCI-8BK. Install in the left slot of the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80. Install in the right slot of the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80. Mounted on the right side of the BJ cartridge holder, holds the three colour ink tanks. Install in the right slot of the Color BJ Cartridge BC-81. Install in the centre slot of the Color BJ Cartridge BC-81. Install in the left slot of the Color BJ Cartridge BC-81. Mounted on the left side of the cartridge holder, holds the Photo ink tanks. Install in the right slot of the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo. Install in the centre slot of the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo. Install in the left slot of the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo. Stores a partially used BJ Cartridge with its ink tanks. Available Sizes 210 x 5940 mm (max.) A3, A4, LTR, Tabloid 241 x 356 mm A3, A4, LTR, Tabloid A3, A4, A4+, LTR, LTR+, Tabloid, A3+ (Tabloid+) A3, A4, LTR, Tabloid A4, LTR A4, LTR, A4+, LTR+, A3, Tabloid, A3+ (Tabloid+) 119.6 x 216 mm (4.7 x 8.5 inch) Installed on the bottom of the printer, holds an additional 250 sheets of paper

Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF Ink Tank BCI-8BK Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Ink Tank BCI-8Y Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank BCI-8M Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Ink Tank BCI-8PM Photo Ink Tank BCI-8PBK Photo Ink Tank BCI-8PC Photo BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 Special Print Media Banner Paper Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 Fabric Sheet FS-101 High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 High Resolution Paper HR-101 T-shirt Transfer TR-201 Transparencies CF-102 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Universal Paper Cassette UC-8501 (250-sheet capacity)
Appendix C: General Specifications
Printing method Resolution Paper handling Bubble Jet ink-on-demand, bi-directional 1200 x 1200 (max.) Sheet feeder Manual feed slot Paper cassette (standard) Paper cassette (option) Plain Paper Approx. 100 sheets (64 gsm) Bubble Jet Paper LC-sheets High Resolution Paper HR-sheets Envelopes 15 sheets (U.S. No. 10 or European DL) Transparencies CF-sheets T-Shirt Transfer TR-sheet Fabric Sheet FS-sheet Glossy Photo Paper GP-sheets Glossy Photo Cards FM-sheets Plain Paper Approx. 250 sheets (64 gsm) Bubble Jet Paper LC-sheets High Resolution Paper HR-sheets Thick paper (max.0.25 mm) 1 sheet High Gloss Photo Film HG-sheet Other media 1 sheet A3+ (P)/Tabloid+(P) 329 x 483 mm All sources A3 (P) 297 x 420 mm All sources A4+ (P) 223.5 x 355.6 mm Sheet feeder/Manual A4 (P) 210 x 297 mm All sources A4 (L) 297 x 210 All sources A5 (P) 148 x 210 mm Sheet feeder/Manual A5 (L) 210 x 148 mm Sheet feeder B4 (P) 257 x 364 mm All sources B5 (P) 182 x 257 mm All sources B5 (L) 257 x 182 mm Sheet feeder LGL (P) 8.5 x 14 in. All sources LTR+(P) 9 x 13.3 in. Sheet feeder/Manual LTR (P) 8.5 x 11 in. All sources LTR (L) 11 x 8.5 in. All sources European DL 220 x 110 mm Sheet feeder Commercial #10 241.3 x 104.77 mm Sheet feeder Banner 210 x 5940 mm (max.)Sheet feeder Tabloid (P) 11 x 17 in. All sources Media Recommended Plain Paper 64~90 gsm Bubble Jet Paper Canon Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 High Resolution Paper Canon High Resolution Paper HR-101 Envelopes U.S. No. 10 or European DL Standard Transparencies Canon Transparencies CF-102 High Gloss Film Canon High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 Fabric Sheet Canon Fabric Sheet FS-101 Glossy Photo Paper Canon Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 Glossy Photo Cards Canon Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Automatic feed 64 to 90 gsm (0.14 to 0.2 lb.) Manual feed 64 to 105 gsm (0.14 to 0.23 lb.)

Sheet feeder capacity

Paper cassettes

Manual feed

Paper size

Paper type

Plain Paper weight

Print speed (Approx.)

Monochrome Colour

Print width Interface

Photo 322 mm (12.7 in.) max. Parallel Interface Interface type IEEE 1284 Compatible Parallel Interface Recommended Interface calbe Type : Twisted-pair shielded cable Material : AWG28 or larger Length : Up to 2.0 m (6.5 ft.) Interface connectors Printer side : Amphenol 57-40360 (or equivalent) Cable side : Amphenol 57-30360 (or equivalent) Serial Interface Interface type Apple-style RS-422 Serial Interface Recommended Interface calbe Type : Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable or equivalent Length : Up to 2.0 m (6.5 ft.) Interface connectors Printer side : Mini DIN-8 Cable side : Mini DIN-8 Ink tank capacity Black Approx. 940 A4 sheets (1500 chars./sheet) Colour Approx. 450 A4 sheets (with 7.5% coverage for each colour per sheet) Ink Optlmizer on Plain Paper Approx. 1,870 A4 sheets (black only, 1500 chars./sheet) Approx. 380 A4 sheets (with 7.5% coverage for each colour per sheet) Photo Approx. 390 A4 sheets (with 7.5% coverage for each colour per sheet) Acoustic noise level Approx. 48 dB (A) per ISO 9296 Operating environment Temperature 5C to 35C (41F to 95F) Humidity 10% to 90% RH with no condensation Storage environment Temperature 0C to 35C (32F to 95F) Humidity 5% to 95% with no condensation Power source USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz UK/Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Europe AC 230 V, 50 Hz Power consumption Approx. 12 watts max. when not printing Approx. 55 watts max. when printing Dimensions 604 x 584 x 350 mm (w x d x h) 23.8 x 23.0 x 13.8 in. (w x d x h) Weight Approx. 19.1 kg (42 lb.) including standard paper cassette, BJ Cartridges, Ink tanks Approx. 25.1 kg (55.3 lb.) including standard paper cassette, optional paper cassette, BJ Cartridges, Ink tanks

Draft 5 ppm (A4) Standard 3.2 ppm (A4) Draft 4 ppm (A4) Standard 2.1 ppm (A4) 0.3 ppm (A4)

Glossary

AC Alternating current. The type of electrical current commonly available from a wall outlet. automatic feed Method of feeding paper using the built-in sheet feeder. BJ Cartridge A collective term for the cartridges used in Canon Bubble Jet printers. Use the BJ Cartridge designed for use with your printer. The Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 consists of a print head and two replaceable ink tanks, and the Color BC-81 and Color BC-82 Photo each contain three ink tanks. BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 A specially designed box for storing BJ cartridges to prevent them from drying out when they are not being used. The Black BJ Cartridge is inserted in the left slot and the Colour BJ Cartridges photo in the right slot. Bubble Jet printer A printer that applies ink to paper by heating the ink to boiling point until it forms a bubble. The bubble expands until there is no room left in the nozzle, then it is projected onto the paper. buffer A temporary storage area in a computer or printer memory where data is held until it can be processed. Data in buffers is usually lost when the unit is turned off. byte A unit of eight bits. A byte is approximately equal to one character. Centronics An industry standard for parallel data transmission between computers and other devices. commercial envelopes No. 10 envelopes, also referred to as COM10, a common envelope size that measures 9 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. used in the U.S.A. DL A common envelope size that measures 220 x 110 mm commonly used in Europe and other areas. dpi Dots per inch. A unit used to measure printer resolution. Your printer can produce a resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (default is 600 x 600 dpi). host computer The computer connected to a printer and used to drive the printer. ink tank The replaceable portion of the BJ Cartridges that contains the ink supply for the BJ Cartridge. ink jet printer A non-impact printer that ejects ink onto paper to form characters. Your Bubble Jet Printer is a type of ink jet printer. interface The connection between two devices, like a computer and a printer, that makes it possible for them to communicate. Your printer has two printer interfaces, a parallel interface for an IBM compatible PC and a serial interface for a Macintosh computer. interface connector The connector on the back of the printer where you connect the interface cable. The other end of the interface cable is connected to the computer. kB An abbreviation for kilobyte. kilobyte A unit of measure equal to 1024 bytes. Used to describe the size of memory or disk space.
lpi Lines per inch. The number of lines that print within one vertical inch. Most printing is done at 6 lpi or 8 lpi. manual feed Loading a single sheet of paper or other media by hand one at a time. Thick paper and Fabric Sheet FS-101 must be fed manually. media The material you print on. The most common, inexpensive print media is plain paper. Your printer can also print on special media such as Transparencies, Glossy Photo Paper, High resolution Paper, and High Gloss Photo Film. Nozzle Check Pattern This test is used to verify that each nozzle is operating properly. Always print a Nozzle Check Pattern and clean the print heads at least five times before you replace an ink tank or print head.

print head The head of a BJ Cartridge that contains the nozzles that eject ink for printing on paper. The print head is permanently attached to the BJ Cartridge. print head capping A function that automatically returns the carriage to the home position on the right side of the printer so the print head can be capped to prevent it from drying out when it is not being used. resolution Refers to the quality of printed text and graphics. The more dots used to print characters or lines, the better the quality. For this reason, resolution is usually measured in dots per inch (dpi). Higher resolution means smoother curves and crisp characters without jagged edges.
paper jam When a sheet of paper stops in the paper path and halts paper feed. parallel interface Transmits data several bits at a time, usually in one byte segments that consist of 8 bits each. Your printer is equipped with a Centronics parallel interface. printing area Varies according to the type of paper or other media that is used. Generally refers to the maximum size of the area where text and graphics can be printed. printer cable The cable used to connect the printer to the host computer. printer driver A program that sends printing instructions to a printer. You must install the driver before you can use the printer.
A AC power requirements, 12 B Banner Paper described, 52 handling after printing, 77 loading, 74 BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 storing BJ Cartridges, 10 using, 106 BJ Cartridge holder described, 20 BJ Cartridges Black BJ Cartridge BC-80, 9 colour, 7 Colour BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo, 10 handling precautions, 27 installing, 27, 28 removing, 83 storing, 10 black BJ Cartridge 2 slots, 31 installing, 31 Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 described, 9 Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 described, 52 handling printed sheets, 60 loading in paper cassette, 59 C cleaning print heads, 98 printer body, 104 printer exterior, 104 printer interior, 104 Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 installing, 83 Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo BJ Cartridge, 10 Glossy Photo Cards FM-101, 83 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301, 83 High Gloss Photo Film HG-201, 83 High Resolution Paper HR-101, 83 media, 83 switching, 90 colour BJ Cartridge 3 slots, 31 installing, 31 colour ink tanks replacing, 92 colour printing computer monitor, 110 cost and colour, 112 speed and colour, 111 tips and advice, 109 connecting printer to computer, 23 printer to IBM compatible PC, 23 printer to Macintosh, 24 printer to power source, 25 consummables See supplies, 14 E Envelopes loading, 60 loading in sheet feeder, 61 preparing for loading, 60 ERROR lamp described, 22 error recovery RESUME button, 22 F Fabric Sheet FS-101 described, 52 loading in sheet feeder, 78 form feed RESUME button, 22 G Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo, 83 described, 68 handling printed sheets, 70 loading, 69 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo, 83 described, 65 handling printed sheets, 67 loading, 66

Pick-up Roller Sheet Feeder Unit
Pinch Roller Carriage Motor Pick-up Rollers Paper Feed Rollers
Purge Unit Purge Motor Flapper Unit Paper Feed Roller Cleaning Unit Paper Feed Motor Spur Unit Eject Roller

Upper Cassette

Lower Cassette
Figure 1-1 Moving Sections of the Printer 1-1
1.2 Ink Stains 1.2.1 Ink path
Be careful not to touch the ink path on the printer, or get ink stains on your hands or fingers, clothing, printer while it is operating and on the work table. The ink path is comprised of the nozzle section of BJ cartridges, suction caps, waste ink tubes, wiper section, wiper cleaner, maintenance jet section, wiper unit, wiper unit transfer pad and waste ink absorber.

CAUTION

The ink and plain paper ink optimizer are not substances harmful to the human body. They do, however, contain organic solvents (Ink: isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0, glycerin 56-81-5, Plain Paper Ink optimizer: ethleneglycol 111-46-6, glycerin 56-81-5). Be careful not to get any ink in your mouth or eyes. Also, keep ink and plain paper ink optimizer out of the reach of small children. If you do get any into your eyes, wash it out immediately with plenty of water. If you inadvertently swallow a large amount of ink, consult a doctor immediately. Since ink contains dyes, if it gets on your clothes, etc., it will not come out even through washing.
Cleaning Unit Transfer Pad
Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 or Photo BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Ink Tanks Carriage Color BJ Cartridge BC-81
Suction Caps Wiper Cleaner Wiper Unit Cleaning Unit (exclusively for Black BJ cartridge BC-80) Purge Unit
Maintenance Jet Section Waste Ink Tubes

Waste Ink Absorber

Figure 1-2 Ink Path 1-2
The ink path includes the filters of the Black BJ cartridge [BC-80], Color BJ cartridge [BC-81] and Photo BJ cartridge [BC-82 photo], and each ink outlet of the ink tanks. Take care of the ink path when handling BJ cartridges and ink tanks. Never unnecessarily remove ink tanks from BJ cartridges. When an ink tank is removed from a BJ cartridge, air can enter the ink path and may adversely affect printing. If an ink tank is removed from a BJ cartridge, carry out cleaning. (Cleaning is automatically carried out when the ink tank is attached after a no ink tank error is detected. For details, see "Part 4: TABLE 4-7 CLEANING EXECUTION CONDITIONS, CLEANING TIME AND INK SUCTION AMOUNTS." (page 4-25)) Ink Outlet

2. TRANSPORTING THE PRINTER
Before service personnel or users carry or transport the printer, remove the ink tanks from the printer, and perform cleaning and capping. This prevents defective printing caused by ink leakage and ink drying in the BJ cartridge nozzles. When Black BJ cartridge BC-80 and Photo BJ cartridge BC-82 Photo are used selectively, store the BJ cartridge that is not installed in the printer in BJ cartridge container SB-80.
2.1 Transporting the Printer
(The following description assumes that Black BJ cartridge BC-80 and Color BJ cartridge BC-81 are installed.) Follow the procedure below to pack the printer to prevent ink leakage and protect the BJ cartridges.
Figure 3-17 Transporting the Printer
1) Open the top cover with the printer turned ON, and press the BJ Cartridge REPLACE button to move the carriage to the BJ cartridge replacement position (left edge of printer). 2) Remove all ink tanks. 3) Wrap each ink tank individually in cling-wrap film, and insert them all in a vinyl bag. 4) Close the top cover. (Pressing the BJ Cartridge REPLACE button is also possible.) 5) The "no ink tank" error is displayed. (See "Part 3: TABLE 3-2 OPERATOR CALL" (page 3-17).) 6) Turn the printer OFF. (Note below) 7) The carriage moves to the right edge of the printer, and any ink remaining in the nozzles is sucked out (cleaning E is executed). (For details, see "Part 4: TABLE 4-7 CLEANING EXECUTION CONDITIONS, CLEANING TIME AND INK SUCTION AMOUNTS" (page 4-25).) 8) Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. 9) Close the top cover if open, and pack the printer with the packing materials that it was originally packed in. If these packing materials are no longer available, pack the printer using a sufficient amount of packing. 10) Remove the cassette, paper output tray, and flapper unit, and pack them with the packing materials that they were originally packed in. If these packing materials are no longer available, pack the printer using a sufficient amount of packing. If the lower cassette is used, pack it separately from the printer body. 11) Insert Photo BJ cartridge BC-82 Photo in storage container SB-80. (Also, carry out step 3) above for the ink tank.) (Note) Never turn OFF the printer by disconnecting the power cord without first pressing the POWER button. Otherwise, the printer turns OFF before it can cap the BJ cartridges. If the BJ cartridges are not capped, ink may leak or dry in the nozzles, causing defective printing later on. (The same applies when the power cord for a power supply shared with the personal computer is disconnected. Refer to "Part 1: 2.3.6 Ink leakage/ink dry-up precautions" (page 1-12).)

If the EEPROM is initialized, data is permanently lost and cannot be recovered. Exercise care when initializing the EEPROM.

3.6.3 EEPROM list print

EEPROM list print is printed out in decimal.
Figure 3-27 EEPROM List Print (Sample)
(1) Device ID (2) Total number of sheets passed (Black BJ cartridge BC-80 + Color BJ Cartridge BC81) (3) Total number of sheets passed (Color BJ cartridge BC-81 + Photo BJ Cartridge BC82 Photo) (4) Black BJ cartridge BC-80 installation count (5) Photo BJ cartridge BC-82 Photo installation count (6) Color BJ cartridge BC-81 installation count (7) Waste ink level (1 unit: 65,536 dots) (8) Ink optimizer (1 unit: 65,536 dots) (9) Cleaning count (A, B, C, D, E, F) (10) Software ON time (seconds) (11) Head position adjustment value (bi-directional of one BJ cartridge; 1 unit = 1/1200 inch) (12) Head position adjustment value (vertical direction between two BJ cartridges: 1 unit = 1/600 inch) (13) Head position adjustment value (horizontal direction between two BJ cartridges: 1 unit = 1/600 inch, 1/1200 inch) (14) Heater transistor rank (for 6 heads) (15) Head temperature sensor rank (for 6 heads) (16) LED duty for ink-out detection (for 6 heads, default=50,000) (17) Amount of ink used after the no ink error is displayed (BCI-8BK, BCI-8WF, BCI8PBK PHOTO, BCI-8PC PHOTO, BCI-9PM PHOTO, BCI-8C, BCI-8M, BCI-8Y) (18) Wiping count (19) Pumping count (20) Dot count for judging ink-out (for 6 heads)
3.6.4 Destination setting
The control ROM used on this printer has both the functions of Japanese model (BJ F8500) and overseas model (BJC-8500). The printer specifications are set by the device ID stored in EEPROM. When the EEPROM is initialized, the device ID is set to BJC-8500, and the printer specifications are set for the overseas model. As this printer is destined for the overseas market, leave it as it is. For details, see "Part 3: 3.4.2 Service mode" (page 324). Check the destination setting in the nozzle check print that is printed out in the service mode or the user mode. Make sure that "BJC-8500 Vx.xx" is indicated at the top left of the printed pattern. When the Japanese version has been set, "BJ F8500 Vx.xx" is indicated.
After initializing the EEPROM, clearing the waste ink level, or setting to overseas version, be sure to make a self test print in the service mode ("Part 3: 3.4.2 Service mode" (page 3-24)) to check the EEPROM data settings.

Check waste ink level.

Next page

Waste ink full error

Figure 4-3 Initial Flowchart (2)

Previous page

All BJ cartridges installed? Yes

No BJ cartridge error No

All ink tanks installed? Yes Check remaining ink level.

No ink tank error

Ink-out error Check waste ink level.

Waste ink warning END

Figure 4-4 Initial Flowchart (3)
1.3 Power OFF Operation Flow
The printer flowchart below shows the process from software power OFF to when the printer is stopped.
Power was turned OFF by pressing POWER button or in printer driver's maintenance. Power was turned OFF during BJ cartridge replacement or ink tank replacement.

POWER indicator blinks

Paper picked up? Yes Paper eject operation
Carriage returned to home position.
Cleaning in progress? Yes Interrupt cleaning.
EEPROM error? No Capping operation

POWER indicator OFF

Printer stops.
Figure 4-5 Power OFF Operation Flow
When the printer is turned OFF by unplugging the AC power cord, the power OFF operation is interrupted and the printer is stopped. For this reason, head capping might not be completed. In this case, turn ON the printer and turn it OFF using the POWER button, and then unplug the AC power cord.

1.4 Print Signal Flow

The following describes an outline of the print signal flow from when the printer receives the print signals sent from the host computer up to when printing is executed. a) When the host computer sends the print signals (print data and control commands) to the printer, the print signals are received by the printer controller from the interface, which is controlled by the printer controller. b) The printer controller stores the print signals in the DRAM's receive buffer via the special bus. c) The MPU reads the print signals from the DRAM's receive buffer, and separates the print signals into print data and control commands based upon the program in control ROM. The MPU then processes the control commands based upon the program in control ROM. d) The MPU expands the print data in the DRAM's print buffer. e) The printer controller converts the print data to serial data for each of the BJ cartridges, and outputs the serial data to the BJ cartridges together with the control commands. The drive circuits in the BJ cartridges convert the serial data to parallel data, and control ink ejection based upon the control signals. f) The MPU and the printer controller control the entire printing process by detecting BJ cartridge and printer states, and controlling the motor drivers.

Host Computer

a Printer Controller e

Receive Buffer

Print Buffer

c Drive Circuit f

f c Control ROM
BJ Cartridge Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge

Motor Drivers

f : Print data : Control commands /signals

Sensors

Figure 4-6 Print Signal Flow
Printing control on this printer is compatible with Canon extended (native) mode. The emulation and soft emulation modes are not supported. For this reason, print signals converted to Canon extended mode by the printer driver are sent from the host computer.

1.5 BJ Cartridge Drive

The printer controller drives the BJ cartridges in accordance with print data and control signals that are output from the logic board. The control signals perform three functions. They determine the ink ejection timing and ink amounts ejected from the nozzles of the BJ cartridges, maintain the BJ cartridges at the optimum temperature, and stabilize the ink ejection amounts.
1.5.1 Printing drive control
Printing drive control on this printer is executed by dividing the heads nozzles into 16 blocks and simultaneously driving these blocks. This is to reduce the number of simultaneous ink ejections from adjacent nozzles. This method of drive control is applied simultaneously to two BJ cartridges (Black BJ cartridge BC-80 + Color BJ cartridge BC-81, or Color BJ cartridge BC-81 + Photo BJ cartridge BC-82 Photo). The heat enable signals are the heater drive control signals for ejecting the ink, and are comprised of a pre-pulse and main pulse. To constantly achieve optimum ink ejection, internal conditions such as the head's rank, printer temperature, and head temperature are monitored, and the heater drive pulse width is varied before the pulse is output.
I/ *(Min.50sec) I/ */17(Min.2.941sec)

Signal Name CLK Data1

138 234

139 235

Decoder OUT (BLE) B.G. HE
Data 1 and 2 are latched at the rising edge.

2.0 to 2.8sec

Heater Drive Current (printing heater) Heater Drive Current (non-printing heater)

* =drive frequency

Figure 4-7 Printing Drive Control

2. FIRMWARE

2.1 Interface
This printer supports a nibble mode and ECP mode that are both compliant with bidirectional Centronics interface standard (IEEE 1284).

2.1.1 Nibble mode

In nibble mode, the printer transfers 8 bits of data to the host computer divided into two 4-bit blocks. After the printer negotiates with the host computer, the printer lowers the DataAvail signal. After confirming the falling edge of the HostBusy signal, the printer sets 8-bit data, and lowers the PtrClk signal to output the lower 4 bits of data onto the control signal line. The host computer receives the data after the falling edge of the PtrClk signal, and raises the HostBusy and PtrClk signals. After the printer confirms that the HostBusy signal is low for a second time, it outputs the upper 4 bits of data onto the control signal line. When the host computer raises the HostBusy signal, if there is no data to be sent to the host computer, the DataAvail signal becomes high and the printer stands by for the next data transfer.

3.2.6 BJ cartridge detection
MPU (IC1) on the logic board detects whether or not a BJ cartridge is installed and its type (head ID) based upon detection signals from the BJ cartridge PCB. The detection signal detects the type of BJ cartridge as shown in the table below according to the output level of the RANKOUT terminal of the analog IC (IC1) on the carriage board.
TABLE 4-6 HEAD ID AND RANKOUT OUTPUT LEVEL
Head ID RANKOUT Black BJ cartridge BC-80 High Color BJ cartridge BC-81 * Photo BJ cartridge BC-82 Photo Low *: There is no ID signal lead for Color BJ cartridge BC-81.
3.3 Purge Unit 3.3.1 Purge unit functions
1) Capping function The purge unit's cap is pressed against the print head face plate of the BJ cartridge to prevent the nozzles from drying or ink from leaking. When the printer is standing by for print data with the cap open, the BJ cartridge is capped if data is not received within a preset time. The BJ cartridge is also capped when the printer is turned OFF by pressing the POWER button. 2) Cleaning function Cleaning is executed to maintain the print quality of the print head according to the conditions listed in "Part 4: TABLE 4-7 CLEANING EXECUTION CONDITIONS, CLEANING TIME AND INK SUCTION AMOUNTS" (page 4-25). Cleaning combines wiping, suction, and maintenance jet operations. Wiping involves wiping paper fiber, coagulated ink residue, ink optimizer, and ink from the print head face plate. Suction involves sucking out ink from the BJ cartridge and refilling the inside of the nozzles with fresh ink. Maintenance jet operation removes increased viscosity ink, air bubbles, mixed color ink, and dirt from inside the nozzles to prevent uneven printing caused by clogged nozzles. Carriage Lock Pin Maintenance Jet Absorber Cleaning/Capping Cap When Black BJ cartridge BC-80 is installed: Cleaning/capping cap When Photo BJ cartridge BC-82 Photo is installed: Capping cap Wiper Section
Capping Cap Cap Unit B Cap Unit A Ink Sensor Unit Purge Motor Wiper Cleaner Section

Figure 4-22 Purge Unit

Ink Sensor

Purge Sensor
Figure 4-41 Sensor Locations
Purge sensor This photo-interrupter-type sensor detects the capping position of the purge unit. Detection of the module phase at the capping position is performed by interruption of the purge sensor by the cam gear flag inside the purge unit. Paper end sensor This photo-interrupter-type sensor detects the presence of paper on the paper feed section. Interruption of the paper end sensor and feeding of paper on the paper feed section are detected by the paper end sensor arm being pressed by the paper. Pick-up roller sensor This photo-interrupter-type sensor detects the initial position of the pick-up roller on the sheet feeder. Pick-up roller at the initial position is detected by the pick-up roller flag interrupting the pick-up roller sensor. Encoder sensor Refer to Part 4: 3.4.2 Carriage unit structure 3) Encoder section (page 4-29). Temperature sensor This temperature sensor is a thermistor on the carriage board, and detects the temperature inside the printer. The printer reads the output voltage of the temperature sensor which changes according to changes in the temperature at the A/D port of the MPU, and A/D-converts this output voltage to detect the temperature. Optimum printing control and overheating protection is performed based upon this temperature and the temperature detected by the head temperature sensor. Cover open sensor When the top cover is closed, a protrusion on the top cover presses a switch on the panel board. When the top cover is open, the switch on the panel board is not pressed, and "cover open" is detected. Paper size sensor This sensor comprises a logic board and five switches located on the upper and lower cassette units. When the printer is viewed from the front, the left end switch is not pressed when the cassette body is drawn out, and is pressed when the cassette receptacle is not drawn out. The paper width is detected by the other four switches being pressed by the side guides on the cassette body. The paper size is detected is by the length and width of the paper. The head temperature sensor is built into the heater board on each print head. For details, see "Part 4: 3.2.5 BJ cartridge drive circuit" (page 4-22). The purge sensor, paper end sensor and pick-up roller sensor judge whether or not an error has occurred by the detection states of the sensors. (Errors are not displayed by the detection state of the temperature sensor inside the printer.) For details of error indication, see "Part 3: 3. PRINTER SERVICING FUNCTIONS" (page 3-17). The states of the purge sensor, paper end sensor and pick-up roller sensor are detected at the input port of the printer controller. Detection signals are inverted by opening and closing the sensors.
5.2 Other Detection Functions
This printer is also provided with the following detection functions in addition to the sensors.
5.2.1 Waste ink level detection

4.3.2 EEPROM replacement

We recommend replacing the logic board if the printer is used frequently, or you doubt the integrity of EEPROM data settings. However, in this case, you must replace the waste ink absorbers (refer to "Part 5: 4.4 Waste Ink Absorber" (page 5-10)) and initialize the EEPROM. For details, see "Part 3: 3.4.2 Service mode" (page 3-24). After that, perform EEPROM list print and confirm the contents of EEPROM data.

Figure 5-9 EEPROM

4.4 Waste Ink Absorber Replacement
When the waste ink warning/waste ink tank full error occurs, and the waste ink absorbers (waste ink optimizer absorber) are replaced, be sure to replace all eight absorbers at the same time. (If the ink absorbers are particularly dirty, we recommend replacing the entire lower case unit.) Even if the rate of waste ink absorption is relatively low, replace all eight absorbers at the same time. Take the appropriate action for the absorber cover depending on how dirty it is. After replacing the waste ink absorbers, be sure to reset the total waste ink level by clearing waste ink level (refer to "Part 3: 3.4.2 Service mode" (page 3-24)). Otherwise, the waste ink warning/waste ink full error is not canceled. After that, perform EEPROM list print (refer to "Part 3: 3.4.2 Service mode" (page 3-24)) and confirm the contents of EEPROM data.
Waste Ink Absorber Absorber Cover
Waste Ink Absorber Waste Ink Optimizer Absorber Waste Ink Absorber
Figure 5-10 Waste Ink Absorber

5. ADJUSTMENT

5.1 Adjustment Locations 5.1.1 EEPROM (IC501) and waste ink absorber
When the logic board is replaced, and the EEPROM (IC501) is attached to the new logic board, perform a test print to check the EEPROM data settings. (For details on outputting a self test print, see "Part 3: 3.6.3 EEPROM list print" (page 3-28). (After the waste ink tank full error has occurred, you cannot check the EEPROM data settings unless the total waste ink level is reset.) The actual total waste ink level of the waste ink absorbers is compared with the EEPROM data setting to check for a major discrepancy between the waste ink levels. When there is a remarkable discrepancy, the data may be corrupted. If this is the case, replace the EEPROM with a new one. As values have not yet been defined for the EEPROM data settings, initialize the EEPROM after it is attached on the logic board. Also, check the destination setting and replace the waste ink absorbers. For details of initialize the EEPROM, see "Part 3: 3.4.2 Service mode" (page 3-24).

OK? No Check operation of paper feed section.

OK? Yes Check pick-up.

OK? Yes Check pick-up roller sensor.
OK? Yes Check operation of pick-up roller sensor
No Replace pick-up roller shaft.
OK? Yes Check paper end sensor arm.

No Replace logic board.

No Replace paper end sensor arm.
Replace paper end sensor.
(2) When paper is picked up from cassette unit
Turn power ON again, and print nozzle check pattern. Yes END Do the paper feed motor, paper feed roller and eject rollers rotate during initial operation? Are there abnormal sounds? Is the paper feed motor out of phase? No Repair or replace defective part. Is paper picked up normally from the cassette when the cassette pickup roller rotates? No Check cassette unit. Rubber sleeve of pick-up roller Abnormal dirtying/wear/deterioration of separation sheet Deformed or broken gears Mechanical clutch section (upper cassette) Check that paper is under the cassette claw.

Check pick-up.

<Cause> (1) The ink tank has run out of ink.
(2) The ink tank is not installed.
10. Ink-out Error/ No Ink Tank Error
Buzzer: 3 times ERROR indicator: Lights.
<Suspected parts> Ink tank, ink sensor unit, logic board,
anti-reflection sheet (fixed on inner side of main cover), encoder head (carriage board), encoder film
<Measure> (1) Ink-out error
Printer in environment subject to external light?
OK? Yes Visually check ink level in ink tank.
No Use printer in environment not subject to external light.

Sufficient? Yes

No Replace with new ink tank.
Check anti-reflection sheet.
Dirty anti-reflection sheet External light disturbance? Anti-reflection Sheet
Ink Sensor OK? Yes Check ink sensor unit. No Replace anti-reflection sheet.

J901 Ink Sensor Unit

Measurement Point J901 Pin No. 1

Ink Sensor Interrupted

Std. Value Approx. 0V
Not interupted Approx. 4V
OK? No Replace ink sensor unit. Yes END
(2) "No ink tank" error
Check installation of ink tank. No Install ink tank.
Installed? Yes Check ink sensor unit.
Not interrupted Approx. 4V
OK? No Replace ink sensor unit.
OK? No Replace encoder film and encoder head (carriage board)
<Cause> (1) An error in the rank resistance of the BJ cartridge

J12 (BJ Cartridge cable connector)
Pin No. Signal DI5A (C-Di1A:Y) RNK5 (C-Rank:Y) BEB2 (BE2:Color head) BEB3 (BE3:Color head) SHE5 (C-SHE:Y) SDB5 (C-Data2:Y odd) SDA5 (C-Data1:Y even) DI5B (C-Di2A:Y) HE5 (C-HE:Y) DI4A (B-Di1A:M) SHE4 (B-SHE:M) RNK4 (B-Rank:M) SDB4 (B-Data2:M odd) SCKB (CLK:Color head) DI4B (B-Di2A:M) GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND DI3A (A-Di1A:C) RNK3 (A-Rank:C) SDA4 (B-Data1:C) HE4 (B-HE:M) DIK (DiK:Color head) DI3B (A-Di2A:C) SHE3 (A-SHE:C) SDB3 (A-Data2:C) BGB (BG:Color head BEB1 (BE1:Color head HE3 (A-HE:C) SDA3 (A-Data1:C) BEB0 (BE0:Color head) 11V 11V 11V 11V 11V 11V 11V 11V IN/OUT IN IN OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT IN OUT. IN. OUT IN OUT OUT IN.. IN IN OUT OUT IN IN OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT..
Function Color head diode anode Color head rank signal Block enable B bit 2: Color head block enable Block enable B bit 3: Color head block enable Short heat enable bit 2: Color head short heat enable Serial data B bit 2: Color head serial data Serial data A bit 2: Color head serial data Color head diode anode Heat enable bit 2: Color head heat enable Color head diode anode Head 5V voltage Short heat enable bit 1: Color head short heat enable Color head rank signal Serial data B bit 1: Color head serial data Color head data transfer clock Color head diode anode Head drive voltage return Head drive voltage return Head drive voltage return Head drive voltage return Head drive voltage return Head drive voltage return Head drive voltage return Head drive voltage return Color head diode anode Color head rank signal Serial data A bit 1: Color head serial data Heat enable bit 1: Color head heat enable Color head diode cathode Color head diode anode Short heat enable bit 0: Color head short heat enable Serial data B bit 0: Color head serial data Block gate B: Color head data latch Heat enable B bit 1: Color head block enable Heat enable bit 0: Color head heat enable Serial data A bit 0: Color head serial data Block enable B bit 0: Color head block enable Head drive voltage (10.3V0.1VDC) Head drive voltage (10.3V0.1VDC) Head drive voltage (10.3V0.1VDC) Head drive voltage (10.3V0.1VDC) Head drive voltage (10.3V0.1VDC) Head drive voltage (10.3V0.1VDC) Head drive voltage (10.3V0.1VDC) Head drive voltage (10.3V0.1VDC)

7.3 Panel Board

Figure 5-13 Panel Board J1
Pin No. 7 Signal GND SW3 SW1 SW2 DOOR ERROR POWER IN/OUT. OUT OUT OUT OUT IN IN Function Ground Ink/ink tank replacement switch POWER switch RESUME switch Cover open detection signal ERROR indicator drive signal POWER indicator drive signal
7.4 Carriage Driver Board
Figure 5-14 Carriage Driver Board J1 (Directly attached to carriage driver board)
Pin No. Signal MG 35V 5V DG DCBRK DCDIR DCMON CRPWM IN/OUT. IN IN IN IN Function 35V return Carriage motor drive voltage Logic drive voltage (5V0.2V) 5V return Motor brake signal Motor rotation direction control signal Motor enable signal Motor speed control signal

R204 10K, 1/16W
CP20 CP19 CP14 <04-B1> <04-B1> <04-B1> EEDI CP31 EEDO CP29 EECK CP1 R270 10K, 1/16W
VCC PB0 PB1 PB2 PB3 PB4 PB5 PB6 PB7 VSS PC0 PC1 PC2 PC3 PC4 PC5 PC6 PC7 RES0 P90 P91 P92 P93 P94 P95 VSS D0 D1

MPU IC1

HD6413003TF16CN
AVCC MD2 MD1 MD0 LWR HWR RD AS VCC XTAL EXTAL VSS NM1 RES STBY CLK P62 P61 P60 A19 A18 A17 A16 A15 A14 A13 A12 A11

R221 10K,1/16W

R251 10K,1/16W
D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 VSS D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 VCC A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 VSS A8 A9 A10
CAD <23.0> CDT <15.0>
<02-G10,04-C1> <02-G10,04-F1>
*No parts are inserted on ICS201

C204 0.1,25V

SCKB SCKA CSEN1

LOGIC BOARD 02

<06-C2> <06-C6> <07-E4>

PRINTER CONTROLLER 1/2

+3.3V R305 10K,1/16W C305 0.1,25V R306 10K,1/16W R309 10K,1/16W
LED1 LED0 SOE 6 BEA <3.0> SDB <5.0> SDA <5.0> SDT <7.0> <08-E8> <08-D8> <04-B7> <06-B2> <06-B2> <06-B2> <04-C10>
<06-D6> <06-D2> <07-E4> <06-B2> <07-C4>
BGA BGB CSEN2 BEB <3.0> OPT CP102 CP101 CP100 CP99 CP98 R303 10K,1/16W R304 10K,1/16W R308 10K,1/16W R307 10K,1/16W
CP105 CO104 CP103 CP114 CP113 CP118 CP119 CP116 CP115 CP112 CP111 CP110 CP109 CP108 CP107 CP106 CP123 CP122 CP121 CP120 CP124
+3.3V C304 0.1,25V <03-A1> <12-C4> <12-D4> <12-C4> IF5V ACK BUSY DT <7.0> VSS OPT BEB3 CSEN2 BEA0 BEA1 BEA2 BEA3 VSS BGB BGA SDB0 SDB1 SDB2 SDB3 SDB4 SDB5 SDA0 VSS VDD SDA1 SDA2 SDA3 SDA4 SDA5 SCKB SCKA VSS CSEN1 LED1 LED0 VSS XSOE0 SAD10 SDT7 SDT6 SDT5 VSS

C301 0.1,25V 0

<12-A4> <12-E4> <12-E4> <12-E4> <01-E8,04-E10> <01-E1> <01-A5> <01-A5> <01-A5>
STRB SCLK SDO SDI RESET IREQ3 IREQ2 IREQ1 IREQ20
CP88 CP87 CP86 CP85 CP93 CP92 CP91 CP90
+5V <01-D8> <01-D8> <01-D8> <01-E8> <01-E8> VCC GND OUT JXO-7 32.000MHZ 3 +5V FB302 Having short pattern C312 0.1,25V LWR HWR RD AS CKOUT

CNTR5 Q1502 DTC143EKA

<03-G10,08-F1>

STROBE 1

<02-D2>

DA1 HZM6.8FA

DATA2 1

3 R1504 3.3K,1/16W

4 R1505 3.3K,1/16W

5 R1506 3.3K,1/16W

DA4 HZM6.8FA

6 R1507 3.3K,1/16W

7 R1508 3.3K,1/16W

8 R1509 3.3K,1/16W

IC1502
<02-C2> <02-C2> 2

9 R1510 3.3K,1/16W

DA3 HZM6.8FA

10 R1511 1K,1/16W

<02-C2> VCC GND 7 C1507 0.1,25V

BUSY 1

PError

<03-B1>

Select

<03-A1>

Auto Feed XT

<RS-422> IC1502

NC DA2 HZM6.8FA

15 SCLK

R1530 10,1/10W C1506 0.47,15V

R1538 10K,1/16W

R1533 27,1/10W FB1501

17 SDI 04

R1532 10,1/10W
SERIAL INTERFACE DRIVER IC1501 +5V +5V
R1531 680,1/10W 7 NC R REB DE D GND GND VCC NC A B Z Y NC 8
R1534 27,1/10W R1535 27,1/10W R1536 27,1/10W R1537 27,1/10W C1502 470p, 50V C1503 470p, 50V C1504 470p, 50V C1505 470p, 50V +5V FB1502 FB1503 FB1504 FB6
Peripheral Logic High 18 <02-D2>

<02-D2> GND 19

30 R1518 3.3K,1/16W MAX491CSD INIT R1541 100,1/10W C1525 470p,50V FLT R1519 3.3K,1/16W C1526 1000p,50V <03-B1> <03-A1> C1530 0.1,25V 4 DA1501 HZM6.8FA 5

R1539 10K,1/16W

FB1506 FB1507 FB1501 to FB1507 having short pattern

DA5 HZM6.8FA 3

34 R1520 3.3K,1/16W R1542 100,1/10W C1527 470p,50V

Peripheral Logic High

SLIN <03-A1>

R1521 3.3K,1/16W

8.2.2 Carriage board

30 +5V

SCKA <02-C4>

CARRIAGE BOARD 01

<02-B4>

28 C201 CP96 0.1,50V 27

<02-D4>

<02-E4>

<02-C7>

<02-B7>

<02-C4>
24 SDA4 <02-D7> 24 SDB0 <02-E4> +11V
23 SDA3 <02-E7> 23 16

22 CP95

<02-E7>

<02-A4>

<02-F4>

<02-A7>

9 C206 0.1,50V C204 3300,16V C205 3300,16V

<02-F7>

<02-D7>

DSOUT1

<03-A6>

DSOUT2

<03-A5>

<03-D9>

7 +5V 6 CP48 5

SHE3 +5V

R201 4.7K,1/10W

R202 4.7K,1/10W ENA

4 CPCP47 CPCP46 CP1 DA8

RNKOUT

<ENCODER>

<02-B9>

C203 0.1,50V 1
DI2A <03-G5> <03-D2> <01-C7> <01-C7> <01-E7> <01-B7> <01-A7> <03-E9> <01-D7> <03-D9> <03-G5> 11 12