Chapter 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon BJC-50 Bubble Jet
Printer. We appreciate you choosing this printer to meet your printing
needs. The BJC-50 is compact, lightweight, and offers excellent colour
print quality. We hope you will be satisfied with this advanced Bubble
Jet technology.
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How to use this manual
The user’s manual contains basic information about the printer, such as
initial setup procedures, basic operation, the use of supplies and options,
daily maintenance, troubleshooting, character sets, printer commands,
and so on. Read this manual carefully in order to get the most out of
your printer. The manual consists of eight sections.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduces the features, options, and supplies available for the printer.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer
Gives instructions for setting up the printer and managing the printer
features. It also describes the printer’s components and gives advice on
caring for your printer.
Chapter 3 Paper Handling
Explains how to select the appropriate paper or special media and how
to load paper into the printer. It also gives precautions necessary for
handling print media.
Chapter 4 Performing Test Prints
Explains how to perform all the test prints.
Chapter 5 Colour Printing and Black-and-White Printing
Provides helpful hints on getting optimum results for colour printing
with the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e and for black-and-white printing
with the Black BJ Cartridge BC-10.
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Chapter 1 Introduction