Chapter 1 Introduction How to Use This ManualThis manual describes how to set up and operate the BJ-20, a portable printer from Canon.Chapter 2 is recommended for all users. It provides step-by-step instructions on setting up the BJ-20 for basic printing. When you finish this chapter, you should be able to begin your productive work. If any printer problems occur, see the 'Troubleshooting' section.The rest of the manual can be used in any order. Laser Printer-like Print QualityThe 360-dpi resolution gives you output quality of a laser printer - but at a much lower cost.

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This means bringing presentation output capability on the road.Easy MaintenanceThe BJ cartridge contains both ink and a print head. When the ink runs out, simply replace the whole cartridge with a new one.Flexible ControlYou can control the BJ-20 from the control panel, the DIP switches, or your software programs. PrecautionsOn electricityUse an appropriate power supply voltage and frequency. (Since the AC adapter is intended to be used only for local power supply, it cannot be used in overseas.)USA/CanadianAC 120 V 60model:HzUK/Australian model: AC Hz 240 V 50European model:AC 230 V 50HzUse only the AC adapter provided. Using other AC adapters will cause damage to the printer.

(in case of trouble such as smoke, odd smells, or noise, disconnect the adapter from the outlet, do not place obstacles in front of the outlet.Do not unplug the power cable to turn off the printer. The print head will not be properly capped.After turning the power off, always wait for 4 seconds or more before turning it back on again. On operating environmentsOperate the printer only in the following environments:Operating5°C to 35°Ctemperature:(41°F to 95°F)Relative humidity:10% to 90% RH(nocondensation)Place the printer on a level surface.If the printer is placed near a window, use a blind or curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight.Do not leave the printer in a vehicle because the temperature can suddenly rise.Do not install the printer near devices which contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.Do not subject the printer to strong physical shock or vibration. Cautionsz Use only the supplied AC adapter. If the buzzer sounds before you could press the LF/FF switch, wait for the cleaning to finish, the start from step 6 again.The cleaning process is carried out.

When it is finished, the ON LINE 7 indicator lights and a check pattern is printed.Examine the check pattern for print quality, and repeat steps 5 to 7 if the 8 output is not clear.To eject paper, press the ON LINE switch to turn of the ON LINE indicator, and press and hold the LF/FF switch for one second.If you wish to test the printer, turn off the printer. (The carriage returns to the home position and the print head is recapped automatically.)Cautionsz Do not carry out the cleaning procedure unless it is necessary. Excessive cleaning wastes ink.z To set the head cleaning mode properly, press the FWD ADJ and REV ADJ switches when the carriage is stationary. The printer starts printing a test page (Ripple Pattern Test).5 A sample portion of the test page is shown below. If any printing problem occurs, see chapter 7 on troubleshooting.Ripple Pattern Test in BJ-10e mode6 Self-test is completed when a full page of the test pattern is printed.To suspend the test before it ends.Press the LF/FF switch. To resume, press the switch again. When the test is suspended (the ON LINE indicator blinking), you can, for example, press the ON LINE switch to turn the printer online; but if you do so, you cannot return to the test again, without starting from step again.To quit the test before it ends.z Press the ON LINE switch.

To remove the paper, press the ON LINE switch to turn the printer offline, then press thez LF/FF switch.Notesz In step 1, if you hold down the PITCH switch (instead of the LF/FF switch), the printer will print a sample in each of the following pitch and style (All Modes Test) using courier font. Z HQ elite.z HQ picaz HQ double-highz Draft elitez Draft picaz HQ double-widez Draft condensedz Draft condensed subscriptz HQ emphasized elite.z HQ emphasized picaz When MODE 1 is selected (DIP SW 11 is off and 12 is off, IBM X24E emulation), the prestige font is used.z When shipped, the printer is set to the BJ-10e mode (page 63). If you later change it to the LQ mode, the test page in the Ripple Pattern test will be printed in HQ prestige instead (See the Ripple Pattern test sample below). The All Modes Test, however, is not available in the LQ mode.Ripple Pattern Test in LQ mode. 3 Snap the printer lock pins into position.Connect the other end of the cable to the computer parallel interface 4 connector (also called parallel port) on the computer.NoteIf necessary, consult your computer manual for information on printer cable connection. Setting of Your Software for the BJ-20To print correctly, your software must know which brand printer and model it will print on. This is necessary because of printers do differ from one other.Refer to the software manual for detailed procedure on the identification process.

Below is an example on WordPerfect 5.1, which requires the use of its installation program.Example. 1 Turn on your computer and start the WordPerfect installation program.2 Select 'Printer' from the main menu. The printer selection menu appears.3 Select Canon BJ-10e and exit the program. ChapterPaper3Handling PaperPaperThe BJ-20 printer does not require special paper.

EnvelopesThe printer can handle envelopes of Commercial Number 10 size (4.1' X 9.5'). The following envelopes cannot be used:z Envelopes with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, and double flaps.z Envelopes made with special coated paper or deep embossed paper.z Envelopes with peel-off sealing strips.z Envelopes in which letter have been enclosed.The shaded area is the printable area.where:HORIZONTALVERTICALIn mmIn InchIn mmIn Incha2409.5d1044.1b6.40.25e170.67c6.40.25f25.41.0TransparenciesThe CG3480 transparency film from 3M is recommended. Using other types of transparency films may cause damage to the printer.The printable area is the same as plain paper.Cautionsz Always feed the transparency and cover paper through the. Bottom slot of the printer.z After printing on transparencies, feed at least two sheets of paper through the printer to clean the rollers.z Use the transparencies only under the following conditions:z Temperature: 15° C to 30° C (59° F to 86° F)z Humidity: 20% to 70% RH (no condensation)Loading Standard Make sure the printer is turned on and the top cover opened. (The Paper POWER and ERROR indicators light.)1 Check that the paper release level is in the normal position.Align the paper with the paper size indicators on the top cover and insert 2 the paper, ensuring the paper is straight. Press the ON LINE switch.5 The ON LINE indicator lights and the printer is ready for printing.Cautionsz Do not open the paper cover while printing.z Use only paper that satisfies the paper specifications, and make sure that the paper is not curled, wrinkled, etc.z The paper will curl and may not stack properly if it catches at the top of the paper cover when being fed into the printer( as shown in the illustration).

If this occurs, slightly tap the paper with your hand so that it stack properly against the cover. ChapterPrinter4SettingsChanging the Printer SettingsThere are 3 ways to change the printer’s settings: from the control panel, from your software, and from the DIP switches.

Changes made using the first two methods are lost when the printer is turned off; changed made from the DIP switches persist even after the printer is turned off.From the Control PanelUse the control panel to make changes if you want the changed to be effective for the current printing session only. When the printer is turned off, all the changed are lost.NoteThese changes may also be affected by your software. In some instances the software will over-ride the control panel settings.The following changes can be made, depending on whether the printer is online or offline.OnlineOfflineEmulation (page 67)Font (page 73)Quality/speed (page 66)Pitch (page 70)Style (page 71)From Your See setting up your software for the BJ-20 on page 31 also refer to Chapter 5 Software Printer Control codes and Appendix A: Printer Control Codes Summary. From the DIP Use the DIP switches to make changes if you want the changes to be Switches permanent until modified again. You can put the printer into high speed (110 cps), lower quality mode.SelectingHigh 1 Make sure the printer is online.SpeedPress the LF/FF and FWD ADJ switches simultaneously to light the HIGH 2 SPEED indicator.Selecting High1 Make sure the printer is online.QualityPress the LF/FF and FWD ADJ switches simultaneously until the 2 HIGH SPEED indicator goes off.NoteWhen the printer is running at high speed less ink is used, thus extending the BJ cartridge life.

Selecting Printer EmulationThe BJ-20 allows you to emulate three types of printers: the Epson LQ510, the IBM Proprinter X24E, and the Canon BJ-l 30e printers. They are further grouped under two modes: the LQ mode and the BJ-lOe mode, as shown in the table below. Z Whenever you use the control panel to change printer emulation, all current printer setting changes made from the control panel (such as font and character pitch) are lost; theBJ-20 refers to the DIP switches to form printer settings for the new emulation.z The eight DIP switches (1, 5-11) are assigned different functions in different printer modes (page 63). Therefore, physically changing a DIP switch position in a mode will affect the function assigned to this switch in the other mode if the printer emulation is changed with the control panel. For example in BJ-10e mode DIP SW 10 is used to set the buffer size, while in LQ mode this is used for font selection.The change is not lost when the printer is turned off.1 Make sure the printer is turned off.Use a ball point pen (or similar object) to change the DIP switch 2 12.

When the DIP switch 12 set to OFF, the BJ-10e mode isselected.If the DIP switch 11 is ON, the printer emulates the Canon BJ130e printer, otherwise it emulates the IBM Proprinter X24E printer.When the DIP switch 12 set to ON, the LQ mode is selected. SelectingBy selecting the appropriate national character set, you can print in aNationaldifferent language. The set is selected using a combination of the DIPCharacter Setswitches. Press the LF/FF switch to select the print style. The buzzer sounds a shorter beep, indicating the change is made.Press the ON LINE switch to exit the setting mode. The printer becomes online.Notesz 'Printer reset' sets the print style to factory default (i.e. No print style).z The buzzer gives a beep for each step you make and sounds 2 times when you are back to 'Current Setting'.z To combine several print styles, e.g.

'Emphasized' and'Double-wide', just use the PITCH switch to move to the desired style, and use the LF/FF switch to select it.To de-select a style:Press the ON LINE and PITCH switches simultaneously. The buzzer sounds 3 times and the printer enters the print style setting mode.Press the PITCH switch the required number of times to move to the desired style.Press the LF/FF switch to dc-select the print style.

The buzzer sounds a long beep, indicating the change is made.Press the ON LINE switch to exit the setting mode. The printer becomes online. Prestige, Script, Orator, and Orator-S.To select a font for current printing session only1 Make sure that the LQ indicator lights and the ON LINE indicator is off.2 Press the FONT switch. Each press moves the FONT in the following cycle:Roman (ROMAN indicator lights.)Sans Serif (ROMAN and COURIER indicators light.)Courier (COURIER indicator lights.)Prestige (COURIER and SCRIPT indicators light.)Script (SCRIPT indicator lights.)Orator (SCRIPT and ORATOR-S indicators light.)Orator-S. (ORATOR-S indicator lights.)Draft (All indicators are off.)To select a font for permanent use1 Make sure the printer is turned off.2 Set the DIP switches 9, 10, and 11 according to the table below.DIP SwitchFont91011RomanOFFOFFOFFSans SerifOFFOFFONCourierOFFONONPrestigeONOFFOFFScriptONOFFONOratorONONOFFOrator-SONONONDraftOFFONOFF. ChapterPrinter Control5CodesMain Control CodesTo control the BJ-20, you can also use the printer control codes from your programs.

This section describes some of the more important codes. See Appendix A: Printer Control Codes Summary for a complete listing.For information on the BJ-10e and LQ modes, see page 67.InBJ-Select/cancel Condensed Mode10e ModeSelect or cancel character pitch at 17 character per inch (cpi).SelectCancelFORMATSIDC2DEC1518HEX0F12Select/cancel 12 CPI ModeSelect or cancel character pitch at 12 cpi.SelectCancelFORMATESC:DC2DEC27 5818HEX1B 3A12CommentThe IBM Proprinter X24e emulation uses the Prestige 12 font and theCanon BJ-130e emulation uses the Courier 10 font.Select/Cancel Continuous Underscore. SelectCancelFORMATSIDC2DEC1518HEX0F12CommentSetting the 2nd bit to 0 in the ESC! N code can also cancel the condensed mode.Select/cancel cut sheet FeederSelect or cancel use of the installed auto sheet feeder (ASF).FORMATESC EM nDEC27 25 nHEX1B 19 nCommentn Action0 disable ASF4 enable ASFR eject paperMaster SelectUse the bit pattern (0 to 7th bits) of n, where n can range from 0 to 255, to set or cancel a combination of character pitch and highlighting.FORMATESC! NDEC27 33 nHEX1B 21 nBit0123112cpiPSCondensedEmphasized010cpiCancelCancelCancelBit45671DoubleDouble WideItalicUnderscore0CancelCancelCancelCancel.

Select Six Lines Per InchSelect 6 lines per inch for spacingFORMATESC 2DEC27 50HEX1B 32Select/Cancel Italic ModeSelectCancelFORMATESC 4ESC 5DEC27 5227 53HEX1B 341B 35CommentWhen the Epson extended graphic set is being used, the graphic characters (x’B0 to x’DF’, x’F4’,x’F5’) cannot be italicized.Reset PrinterFORMATESC @DEC27 64HEX1B 40Commentz Initialize all printer settings, except character pitch set using the control panel, to the values when the printer powers up.z If the DIP switch 1 is ON (i.e. Font style locked), then the font style will be reset.Set n/360 Line SpacingSet line spacing to n/360 inch per line, where n can range from 0 to 255. When n = 0, line spacing becomes zero.FORMATESC + nDEC27 43 nHEX1B 2B n. SelectCancelFORMATESC MESC PDEC27 7727 80HEX1B 4D1B 50Select International Character SetSelect national character set.FORMATESC R nDEC27 82 nHEX1B 52 nCommentn National Character0 USA1 France2 Germany3 UK4 Denmark I5 Sweden6 Italy7 Spain I8 Japan9 Norway10 Denmark II11 Spain II12 Latin America13Korea64LegalThe initial value is determined by the DIP switches 6, 7, and 8.Select Sub-Sup Script ModeSelect or cancel printing of characters in the top (superscript) or bottom (subscript) area of the line.For subscript mode:SelectCancelFORMATESC S 1ESC TDEC27 83 127 84HEX1B 53 011B 54. Chapter 6 Maintenance Recharging the Battery PackWhen fully charged, the optional NiCd rechargeable battery pack can operate up to 40 Minutes.To maintain optimum performance, the battery pack should always be completely exhausted (see next page), before any recharging is done. Otherwise, the battery life will become shorter.1 To Recharge it, make sure the battery pack is switched on.2 Turn off the Printer.While holding down the ON LINE switch, turn on the printer.3 The POWER indicator starts flashing, indicating the battery pack is being recharged. 4When the battery pack is fully charged, the POWER indicator goes off,and the printer turns off automatically.

Recharge takes about 4 hoursor less.5Leave the battery pack switched on.When the battery pack is switched on and the printer connected to anAC outlet, the printer will automatically use the AC power. To use thebattery, simply disconnect the AC adapter.If battery life becomes shorterWhen you always recharge the NiCd battery pack before it is completelyexhausted (i.e. Before the low battery warning is reached, page 105),after this is done several times, the battery capacity is reduced to thelevel you always use, causing the battery pack to operator for a shortertime (and to output fewer number of prints per charge.)A full recharge can typically deliver about 40 prints of A4-size paper. Ifyou can print only up to about 30 prints/A4 or so, the problem hasprobably occurred.

To remedy, fully charge the battery pack. Then try toprint - as much as your printing situation allows - in HQ mode until thelow battery alarm warning is reached. Finally, recharge the battery packto restore the maximum capacity.Cautionsz Do not overcharge the battery pack.z Do not disassemble the battery pack.z Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire. It may explode.z Keep foreign objects out of the battery compartment. They can damage the battery and the printer.z Do not touch the terminals of the battery pack.z If the battery pack is not used, switch if off.z When the pack is being charged, the printer cannot print.z Follow local regulations when disposing of a used NiCd battery pack.

3Remove the BJ Cartridge.CautionAvoid touching the electrode on the mounting base.4Prepare a new BJ cartridge and follow the installation proceduredescribed in the 'Installing the BJ Cartridge' Section on page 15.Cautionsz When discarding a used BJ cartridge, place it in a vinyl bag to avoid the possibility of ink spilling out.z The print head is a special precision component, so do not touch it.z Do not subject the BJ cartridge to physical shock or vibration. Doing so might cuase the ink to spill out on your hands or clothes. Cleaning the Print HeadThe printer’s unique head cleaning system periodically (automatically) clears away paper particles and accumulated dust that might otherwise cause printing problems. The cleaning system also clears the nozzles and helps maintain a high level of print quality. However, if streaking or printing gaps appear in the output, clean the print head.For details, see the 'Cleaning the Print Head' Section in Chapter 2 Getting Started.

Cleaning the Printer CabinetClean the printer regularly to avoid print problem.Make sure the printer is off and the AC adapter disconnected. Use a soft, moistened cloth to remove any ink mist or paper debris from the inside of the printer. Cautionsz Make sure the printer is turned off before cleaning it.z Do not clean the printer body with volatile liquids like thinner or benzine. Doing so will damage the surface of the printer.z When cleaning the printer, avoid the area near the print head on the BJ cartridge.

Do not touch the print head. Storing and Transporting the PrinterIf you need to ship the printer or store if for over one month, take thefollowing steps.1Turn off the printer.The print head is recapped automatically. Chapter Troubleshooting 7 Errors Displayed Via IndicatorsIf any printer problem occurs, first look at the indicators on the control panel and see if the chart below can help. If that is not successful, then try the 'Errors Not Displayed Via Any Indicator' section. If the problem still persists, jot down the symptoms and any additional information, then contact your local Canon dealer for assistance.Diagnosis ChartPOWER ONLINE ERRORANALYSIS/REMEDYOFFOFFOFFThe AC adapter is improperly connected or the powerswitch is turned off.ONOFFON(The buzzer sounds 2 times in BJ-lOe mode, or 3 times inLQ mode.)The printer is out of paper.Load new paper and press the ON LINE switch to resumeprinting.ONOFFON(The buzzer sounds continuously.) There is a paper jam, orpaper longer than 15' has been loaded.Fix the paper jam, or reload with appropriate paper. BlinksOFFON(The buzzer sounds 5 times.

The POWER indicator blinksevery half a second for about 5 minutes, then the buzzersounds for one second, then the printer automatically turnsoff.) The battery is exhausted. To remedy, see below onlow battery error.BlinksOFFBlinks(The buzzer sounds 5 times.) If the problem persists evenafter recharging the battery pack 2 or 3 times, the batterypack has expired and can no longer be recharged.Replace with a new one.BlinksBlinksBlinks(The buzzer sounds 3 times, and the indicators blink inevery 1/4 second, for 1 minute.

Then, the buzzer soundsfor one second and the printer is automatically turned off.)There is a hardware error.Turn the printer off and then back on again to reset it.Low BatteryLow Battery WarningWhen the battery is low, a low battery warning is issued (See the 'Diagnosis Chart' section). If printing of the page is not finished yet, you can either:z Connect the printer to an AC outlet. Then press the ON LINE switch to resume printing.z If AC outlet is not available, you can use the remaining battery power for limited printing. Pressing the ON LINE switch each time prints several lines, until the battery pack is totally exhausted; then a low battery error is issued.Low Battery ErrorWhen the battery pack is totally exhausted, a low battery error is issued (See the 'Diagnosis chart' section). Recharging is required before it can operate again. If you have work still in printing, the only way to continue is to plug the printer into an AC outlet.CautionReplacing the battery pack at the middle of printing will result in loss of all data still remaining in the printer buffer.

SymptomRemedyVery light charactersMake sure the HIGH SPEED indicator isoff and the printer set to the HQ mode.Blurred charactersMake sure the paper in use meets thepaper requirements (page 42).Irregular dot printing or dot missingThe print head may be dirty. Clean thehead (page 21) 2 or 3 times. If theproblem persists, replace the BJ cartridgewith a new one.The newly replaced BJ cartridgeClean the print head (page 21).does not print.Dirty outputAdjust the paper thickness adjustment dialto the appropriate position (page 46).

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Appendix A: Printer Control Codes SummaryPrinter control codes are listed under each of the 3 emulation's the BJ-20 supports: IBM Proprinter X24E, Canon BJ-130e and Epson LQ-510 (page 67). This section explains how to send printer control codes in selected major application programs. Each example uses the codes in the LQ mode.WordPerfect 4.2To enter control codes in WordPerfect 4.2, press CTRL F8 and A, then enter the desired control codes. Decimal numbers entered must he surrounded. Characters can be typed as usual.ExampleCondensed (17 cpi)modeElite (12 cpi) mode Double-strike mode Cancel double-strike modeWordPerfect 5.0/5.1To enter control codes in WordPerfect 5.0/5.1, press SHIFT-F8, followed by 4, 6, 2, and finally 1.

Then enter control codes as described in the above examples for version 4.2.NoteEntered control codes are not displayed on the screen, so they do not affect the document style on the screen.Professional Write/PFS: First ChoicePrinter control codes are entered right into the document typing area. Each code begins and ends with an asterisk.

The initial asterisk is followed by the world BUBBLE JET, followed by a space, then the numbers for the control code.ExampleCondensed (17 cpi).BUBBLE JET 15.modeElite (12 cpi) mode.BUBBLE JET27,77.Double-strike mode.BUBBLE JET27,71.Cancel double-strike.BUBBLE JETmode27,72.MultiMate Advantage IITo enter printer control codes in MultiMate Advantage II, while holding down the ALT key, type the character A or a numeric code in the specified sequence. When typing in the numeric codes, use the numeric keypad (not the number keys located above the characters on the keyboard). The codes must to be three digits long, so add a leading zero when entering a two-digit number. ExamplePica (10 cpi) modeWhile holding down the ALT key, pressthe Akey (ALT-A). Then enter ALT-018.Elite (12 cpi) modeALT-A, ALT-07, ALT-A, ALT-077Condensed (17 cpi)ALT-A, ALT-015modeNoteNever have a printer control code begin in the first column of your document. Put a space before it if the code is the first text in your document.Lotus 1-2-3 Setup String (Three-Digit Example)Any control codes you enter when using Lotus 1-2-3 will affect the entire spreadsheet.

To enter a control code, first access the printer option setup menu by typing/PPOS. Then type each number in the code preceded by a backlash. Each number in the decimal form of the code must be three characters long, so you need to add a leading 0 if the code is a two-digit number. To print the entire spreadsheet in elite (12 cpi) mode, for example, enter: 077. Appendix B: Code Pages and Character SetsBJ-l0e ModeIn BJ10e mode (IBM Proprinter X24E or Canon BJ130e emulation), the printer supports two IBM code pages - USA Code Page 437 and Multilingual Code Page 850. Each code page has three character sets: Set 1, Set 2, and the ALL Characters Chart.Each code page corresponds to an ALL Characters Chart. For the ALL Characters Chart, there are no control codes except for the space code at ASCII 32.

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All other ASCII characters are printable. The ALL Characters Chart is selected only by ESC code.Character Set 1 has control codes in two places: between ASCII 0 and ASCII 32 and also between ASCII 128 and ASCII 159. Character Set 2 has control codes only between ASCII 0 and ASCII 32. All other ASCII characters are printable.The three character sets for each code page are displayed in the following tables.USA Code Page 437 (Character Set 1).