Canon BJ-10ex

Languages: Mode 1: IBM Proprinter X24E, Mode 2: Canon BJ-130e, LQ mode: Epson LQ-510

Technology: Monochrome Inkjet

Speed: 83 characters per second LQ; 83 characters per second Draft

Graphics: 360 DPI

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Canon BJ-10ex Fonts

Internal Typefaces: LQ mode: Roman, San Serif, and Draft; Mode 1: Courier and Prestige Elite; Mode 2: Courier

Each typeface is available in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 characters per inch and proportional pitch in LQ mode; Mode 1/Mode 2: 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 and proportional pitch.

Canon BJ-10ex

Standard Feeders: Cut sheet paper; manual back feed slot

Optional Feeders: Automatic sheet feeder (1 bin)

Manual Feed


Cut sheet paper and envelopes can be fed through the back opening of the printer. The acceptable size for cut sheet paper is B5, A4, letter, and legal.

  • Your printer provides two ways to feed paper. Normal paper is fed through the slot in the top of the printer. Thick paper and envelopes can be fed through the slot in the back. Load the paper according to the following procedure.


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    1. Open the top cover and push the paper release lever down.



    3. Turn on the power switch. (ERROR and PAPER indicators will light because of paper-out error.)



    5. Match the paper with the paper size scales on the top cover and insert the paper straight.



    7. Press and hold down the LF/FF switch for one second to advance and position the paper.

  • Canon BJ-10ex


    1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the top cover and paper cover.


    2. The 11-selector DIP switch is located in the small compartment as shown at left.




    3. Set the DIP switch selectors by gently using a pointed by not sharp object like a ballpoint pen.

    Dip Switch Settings

    The default printer control modes are selected with the DIP switch selector 11. The functions of other DIP switch selectors differ according to the selected control mode. Mode 1 is the factory setting. (Footnotes are in parenthesis)



    Mode 1/Mode 2

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    • Selector Function Switch ON Switch OFF Factory Setting Switch View ON Switch View OFF
    1 (1) Auto sheet feeder mode Enable Disable OFF
    2 (2) Graphics image density Normal High OFF
    3 (3) Automatic line feed CR with LF CR only OFF
    4 Page Length 305 mm (12") 270 mm (11") OFF
    5 Character Set Set 2 Set 1 OFF
    6 (4) Automatic carriage return LF with CR LF only OFF
    7 (5) Alternate graphics mode Enable Disable OFF
    8 Receive buffer/download memory size 3KB/34KB 37KB/0KB OFF
    9 (6) Code page Multilingual 850 USA 437 OFF
    10 (7) Mode 1/Mode 2 selection Mode 2 Mode 1 OFF
    11 Printer control mode LQ BJ-10e ON
  • (1) When you use the optional auto sheet feeder, set the selector 1 to ON.
    (2) When the selector 2 is OFF, the printer prints in a higher density graphics print image (full bit-mapped print).
    When this switch is ON, the printer does not print the odd bits in mapped odd slices or the even bits in mapped even slices.
    (3) When the selector 3 is ON, the printer makes an automatic line feed when receiving a CR code.
    (4) When the selector 6 is ON, the printer makes an automatic carriage return after a line feed is performed.
    (5) When the selector 7 is ON, the printer accepts high resolution 24-dot all point addressable (APA) graphics commands similar to those used with the conventional 24-dot printers.
    (6) This printer has two character fonts- USA code page 437 for US character set and multilingual code page 850 for European character set. Select the appropriate code page for your country.
    (7) When this selector is OFF, the printer becomes compatible with IBM Proprinter X24E. When this selector is ON, the printer becomes compatible with Canon BJ-130e.



    LQ Mode

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    • Selector Function Switch ON Switch OFF Factory Setting Switch View ON Switch View OFF
    1 (1) Auto sheet feeder mode Enable Disable OFF
    2 (2) Graphics image density Normal High OFF
    3 (3) Automatic line feed CR with LF CR only OFF
    4 Page Length 305 mm (12") 270 mm (11") OFF
    5 Character Set Graphics set Italics set OFF
    6 (4)       OFF
    7 (5) International Character set See Subtable 1 See Subtable 1 OFF
    8       OFF
    9 (6) Font selection See Subtable 2 See Subtable 2 OFF
    10 (7)       OFF
    11 Printer control mode LQ BJ-10e ON
  • (1) When you use the optional auto sheet feeder, set the selector 1 to ON.
    (2) When the selector 2 is OFF, the printer prints in a higher density graphics print image (full bit-mapped print).
    When this switch is ON, the printer does not print the odd bits in mapped odd slices or the even bits in mapped even slices.
    (3) When the selector 3 is ON, the printer makes an automatic line feed when receiving a CR code.
    (4) When the selector 5 is ON, the graphics character set that includes symbols, lines, corners, and shaded boxes are set. Select this character set if your printer is connected to an IBM PC/AT or its compatible.
    (5) You can select one of eight international character sets. See Subtable 1 for the special characters of each country.
    (6) When this selector is ON, the printer emulates Epson LQ-510. When this selector is OFF, the printer emulates IBM Proprinter X24E or Canon BJ-130e bubble jet printer according to the selector 10 setting.

    Subtable 1

    • Country Switch 6 Switch 7 Switch 8 Switch View
    USA OFF OFF OFF  
    France OFF OFF ON  
    Germany OFF ON OFF  
    UK OFF ON ON  
    Denmark ON OFF OFF  
    Sweden ON OFF ON  
    Italy ON ON OFF  
    Spain ON ON ON  
  • Subtable 2
    • Font Switch 9 Switch 10Switch View
    Roman OFF OFF  
    Sans serif OFF ON  
    Draft ON --  

  • Canon BJ-10ex Messages

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    • POWER ON LINE PAPER ERROR BEEPER REMEDY
    Off Off Off Off Off (1)
    On Off On On Sounds 2 times (2)
    On Off Off On Sounds continuously (3)
    On Off -- Blinks Sounds continuously (4)
    On Blinks -- Off Sounds continuously (5)
    Blinks Off -- Off Off (6)
    On Blinks -- Off Sounds 5 times (7)
    On Blinks -- Blinks Sounds 3 times (8)
    Blinks Off -- Blinks Sounds 5 times (9)
  • (1) Indicates that the power cable is improperly connected and/or that the power switch is turned off.
    (2) Indicates that the printer is out of paper. Load new paper and then press the LF/FF switch to resume printing.
    (3) Indicates that the paper cannot be advanced because of a paper jam or paper over 15" is loaded. Reload the paper correctly and press the LF/FF switch to feed the paper.
    (4) Indicates that the carriage does not stay at the correct home position. Turn the power off and back on.
    (5) Indicates that the vertical line gaps cannot be automatically adjusted. Turn the power off and back on.
    (6) Indicates that the optional battery power is low or it is not loaded properly. Recharge the battery pack or load it again.
    (7) Indicates a RAM checksum error. Turn the power off and then back on.
    (8) Indicates a ROM checksum error. Turn the power off and then back on.
    (9) Indicates ;that the service life of the battery pack has expired. Use a new battery pack.

    Canon BJ-10ex Interfaces

    Parallel
    Availability: Standard
    Connection: Centronics Parallel

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