1. PRINTER SETUP1.1 UnpackingAfter unpacking the printer, check that you have the following:3-1BJC-8500Part 3: Operating InstructionsFigure 3-1 Packing (1)Upper CassetteCartonTapeTapeTapeTapeBJ CartridgesInk TanksPackingPackingPackingPackingPackingPackingPackingPower CordFlapper UnitPolyethylene SheetContainer SB-80 CartonCartonPaper Output TrayInstruction Manual &Printer Driver, etc.Platen Retainer SheetReinforcerReinforcerInstruction ManualFlapPacking

BJ Cartridges

Consumables

Photo BJ cartridge [BC-82 Photo

safety and precautions

PRODUCT OUTLINE

Paper types

Relationship between BJ cartridges and printing mode

printing area

operating instructions

technical reference

printer block diagram

printing modes

sheet feeder

Canon BJC-8500 Service Manual

fcc regulations

Welcome

Important terms and visual cues

BJ Cartridges and ink tanks

General precautions

Using a power source

Using the printer power cord

Daily precautions

Selecting a location for the printer

Getting acquainted with your printer

Rear view

Inside the printer

Operation panel summary

Setting up and using the printer

Connecting the printer to a power source

Switching the printer power on/off

Installing the BJ Cartridges

Installing the ink tanks

Installing and loading the paper cassette

Installing the paper output receiver

Loading paper in the sheet feeder

Installing the printer driver

Aligning the print heads

Printing on paper and other media

Colour set and media selection

Ink Optimizer and the selected media

Quick reference media loading table

Paper sizes that can be used with this printer

Printing area

Printing area for envelopes

Printing on Plain Paper and Bubble Jet Paper

Printing on envelopes

Printing on High Resolution Paper

Printing on Glossy Photo Paper

Printing on Glossy Photo Cards

Printing on Transparencies

Printing on High Gloss Photo Film

Printing on Banner Paper

Printing on T-Shirt Transfers

Printing on Fabric Sheet

Using manual feed

Installing Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo

Changing BJ Cartridges

Printer maintenance

Maintaining print quality

How to use the Nozzle Check Pattern

Cleaning the print heads

Replacing a BJ Cartridge

Cleaning the printer

Using the BJ Cartridge container

Moving the printer

Some advice about colour printing

Your computer monitor and colour

Printing speed and colour

Cost and colour

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting problems and solutions

Colour scheme not what you expect

Printer beeps and error lamp lights

Paper jams and double-feeding

Problem: Envelopes will not feed

Problem: Paper does not eject after printing

Problem: Paper jam with sheet feeder and paper cassette

Problem: Media jams during manual feed

Poor print quality

Problem: Printing Blurred

Problem: Ink on the back of printed sheets

Problem: Parts of image or text too light

Problem: Printing only black

Problem: Printed colour does not match screen colour

Page content, format, layout

Problem: Printing is overrunning the edge of the

Printing too slow or halts

Problem: Printing job halts before completion

Where to find more help

Appendices

Appendix B: Options and consumables

Appendix C: General Specifications

Glossary

Index

BJC-8500