BJ-300 / BJ-330

Languages: 300: IBM Proprinter X24E, Epson LQ-850; 330: IBM Proprinter XL24E, Epson LQ-1050 Technology: Monochrome Inkjet Speed: 150 characters per second LQ; 300 characters per second Draft Graphics: 360 DPI

Canon BJ-300 / BJ-330 Fonts

Internal Typefaces: Courier, Prestige, Gothic

Each typeface is available in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 characters per inch and proportional pitch and condensed proportional pitch.

Canon BJ-300 / BJ-330 Paper

Standard Feeders: Fan fold up to 10" wide for BJ-300, up to 16" for BJ-330, manual feed front slot

Optional Feeders: Automatic sheet feeder (1 bin), additional bin can be added to Automatic sheet feeder for 2 bins

Manual Feed

Cut sheet paper and envelopes can be fed through the front opening of the printer. The acceptable width for cut sheet paper for the BJ-300 is 3.5" to 11.7" and 3.5" to 17" for the BJ-330. Acceptable paper length is 3.5" to 17" for the BJ-300 and 3.5" to 23.4" for the BJ-330.

1. Make sure that the power is off.
2. Set the paper selector to single sheet.
3. Turn the power on.
4. The cut sheet paper guide on the printer is adjustable, allowing you to vary the left margin. Match the cut sheet paper guide with the paper size scales.
   
5. As you slide the sheet of paper or envelope into the front opening, align the left edge of the paper with the cut sheet paper guide. Slide the paper in until it stops. NOTE: Unless you keep the paper against the cut sheet paper guide, the paper width sensor can not sense the paper.
6. Since several control panel keys perform similar functions, there is more than one way to laod paper and set the position of the top of the sheet. Choose one of the following procedures depending on which method suits you best:
   
   - Generally, the easiest paper loading method uses the ON LINE key. With this method, the number of keys that must be pressed is reduced. Remember that this key can be used to load paper from the front opening only. When there is no paper loaded and the printer is off line, insert a sheet of paper in the front opening (as described above), then press the ON LINE key. The sheet will be loaded to the printing position.
   After the sheet is loaded, the SHIFT light begins blinking to indicate Micro Adjust Mode. Use the MICRO UP and MICRO DOWN keys to adjust the position of the first line slightly. The printer memorizes this position, and loads all successive sheets to the same position. When data is transmitted from the host computer, these keys will cease to function. If you want to adjust the starting point position by more than 1", set the printer off line and follow the instructions below.
   
   - You can also use the LOAD/EJECT key (or LF/FF key) to load the paper and set the position of the first line of print. When the printer is in <BASE> mode (Shift has not been pressed) and no paper is loaded, insert a cut sheet in the front opening as described above, then press the LOAD/EJECT key (or the LF/FF key). The sheet will be loaded to the default printing position.
   If you want to adjust the paper position more than one inch, press the LF/FF key as many times as necessary to move the paper to approximately the desired position. Then you can press the SHIFT key, and use the MICRO UP and MICRO DOWN keys to adjust the paper position precisely. This position will not be remembered by the printer. The next sheet of paper will be loaded to the default printing position.
7. Make sure that the printer is On Line and start your print job.

Fan Fold Paper

1. Make sure that the power is off.
2. Set the Paper Selector Lever to the fanfold position.
3. Turn the power on and set the printer off line.
4. Set the left pinfeed wheel-locking lever toward the front of the printer and adjust the position of the left pinfeed wheel. If the paper width is less than 16", move the pinfeed wheel to the right until it stops. In this position, the left margin will be 16mm wide. If the paper width is 16", move the pinfeed wheel further to the left. Lock the left pinfeed wheel in place by setting the locking lever toward the rear of the printer.
   
5. Loosen the right pinfeed wheel by setting the pinfeed wheel-locking lever toward the front of the printer. The loose pinfeed wheel allows you to adjust the alignment.
   
6. Lift the fan fold paper holders.
   
7. Load the paper and align the first three holes in the form with the pinfeed wheels, adjusting the right pinfeed wheel to the proper position. The pins must be at the center of the paper holes.
   
8. Lower the fan fold paper holders to hold the paper in place.
   
9. Pull the right pinfeed wheel to the right making sure that the paper is tight, then lock the right pinfeed wheel in place by setting the locking lever toward the rear of the printer.
   
10. Use the LOAD/EJECT key and/or the LF/FF key to set the position fo the first line of print. After you insert the paper, press the LOAD/EJECT key (or press and hold the LF/FF key). This moves the paper into the printing position. If you want to adjust the position of the first line, press the ON LINE key to set the rpinter on line (The SHIFT light blinks to indicate Micro Adjust Mode). Then press the MICRO UP or MICRO DOWN key to adjust the position precisely.
11. To prevent paper jams, install the paper separator. Fit the hook on one side of the separator into the corresponding projection on the feed area at the rear of the printer. Then bend the separator slightly to fit the hook on the the other side under the projection in the printer. The separator will snap into place.
    
12. Make sure that the printer is On Line and start the print job.

Using the Automatic Sheet Feeder

1. Make sure that the power is off.
2. Set the Paper Selector Lever to the cut sheet position.
3. Turn the power on and set the printer off line.
4. Set the paper release lever of the bin to the rear. The paper holders on the automatic sheet feeder are adjustable, allowing you to vary the left margin to hold different sizes of paper. Squeeze the tabs of the paper holder together to release it, then align the edge of the left paper holder with the paper size scales.
   
5. As you lside sheets or envelopes into the auto sheet feeder, align the left edge of the paper with the left paper holder and then adjust the right paper holder to match the paper.
   
   Cut sheet paper - Slide the paper into BIN 1 (or BIN 2) until it stops, making sure the left edge of the paper stack is under the left retaining clip inside the bin, and the right edge of the paper stack is under the right retaining clip.
   
   
   Envelopes - Raise the envelope holders on both sides, and slide the envelopes into BIN 1 (do not load envelopes into BIN 2) until they stop.
   
   Be sure to adjust the right paper holder so that it presses against the right edge of the envelopes, otherwise, a double feed or a paper jam may occur.
   
6. Set the paper release lever toward the front of the printer and lift the paper delivery tray.
   
7. Press the PAPER key to select BIN 1 or BIN 2 as the paper feed source.
8. Press the LOAD/EJECT key, to load the first sheet to the printing position. To adjust the paper position slightly, set the printer On Line (the SHIFT light blinks to indicate the Micro Adjust Mode), and press the MICRO UP or MICRO DOWN key to adjust the paper precisely.
9. Make sure that the printer is On Line and start your print job.

Canon BJ-300 / BJ-330 Settings

Dip Switch Settings

Make sure the printer is turned off. Open the DIP switch cover on the rear of the printer. Set the DIP switch selectors by gently pressing down with a pointed (but not sharp) object such as a ballpoint pin.

SW1 (left bank) settings:

Switches	Settings	Selection
1-1 1-2	ON ON	IBM Proprinter X24E/XL24E emulation mode
	ON OFF	Epson LQ-850 / LQ-1050 emulation mode
1-3	OFF	Parallel Interface
	ON	Serial Interface
1-4	OFF	Image Density High
	ON	Image Density Normal
1-5	OFF	Short Tear-off Inactive
	ON	Short Tear-off Active
1-6	OFF	Auto Line Feed Off
	ON	Auto Line Feed On
1-7	OFF	Auto Sheet Feeder Installed
	ON	Auto Sheet Feeder Not Installed
1-8	OFF	Text Scale Mode Inactive
	ON	Text Scale Mode Active

SW2 (right bank) IBM Proprinter X24E / XL24E settings:

Switches	Settings	Selection
2-1 2-2 2-3	OFF OFF OFF	Code Page 437
	ON OFF OFF	Code Page 850
2-4 2-5	OFF OFF	Form Length: 11" (Letter)
	OFF ON	Form Length: 11.69" (A4)
	ON OFF	Form Length: 12"
	ON ON	Form Length: 14" (Legal)
2-6	OFF	6 Lines per Inch
	ON	8 Lines per Inch
2-7	OFF	Letter Quality
	ON	Draft
2-8	OFF	Skip Perforation Off
	ON	Skip Perforation On
2-9	OFF	Paper Width Sensor On
	ON	Paper Width Sensor Off
2-10	UNUSED	UNUSED

SW2 (right bank) Epson LQ-850 / LQ-1050 Settings

Switches	Settings	Selection
2-1 2-2 2-3	ON ON ON	USA
	ON ON OFF	France
	ON OFF ON	Germany
	ON OFF OFF	UK
	OFF ON ON	Denmark 1
	OFF ON OFF	Sweden
	OFF OFF ON	Italy
	OFF OFF OFF	Spain 1
2-4	ON	Page Length: 12"
	OFF	Page Length: 11" (Letter)
2-5	ON	Epson Extended Graphics Characters
	OFF	Epson Italic Characters
2-6	UNUSED	UNUSED
2-7	UNUSED	UNUSED
2-8	ON	Skip Perforation On
	OFF	Skip Perforation Off
2-9	OFF	Paper Width Sensor On
	ON	Paper Width Sensor Off
2-10	UNUSED	UNUSED

Canon BJ-300 / BJ-330 Messages

Canon BJ-300 / BJ-330 Interfaces

Parallel
Availability: Standard
Connection: Centronix Parallel
Activation: DIP Switch

Serial
Availability: Optional interface card
Connection: RS-232
Activation: DIP Switch (DIP switches on the board itself set the baud rate and protocol settings)