8 Canon BJC-8500 User’s Manual
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 sen-
tence or paragraph. An index and glossary of selected terms are also provid-
ed 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:
■ 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.
■ Quick Start Guide
Use these concise instructions to get set up and operating quickly. Read
the user’s manual for more detailed explanations.
■ User’s 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 impor-
tant procedures.
■ 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.
■ Macintosh Print Guide
Use this short guide to install the printer driver for a Macintosh comput-
er. 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.