Canon K30218 Canon Bluetooth Unit BU-10 User Manual BU10 UG ENG

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1Safety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsPlease read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use your printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual since doing so may cause accidents, electric shock or fire.Warning provides information about incorrect handling that may lead to death or serious injury. Please read warning to ensure that you use your printer safely.Caution provides information about incorrect handling that may lead to injury or material damage. Please read caution to ensure that you use your printer safely.This product emits low level electromagnetic waves. This product emits low level electromagnetic waves. This product emits low level electromagnetic waves. This product emits low level electromagnetic waves. If you are using a cardiac pacemaker If you are using a cardiac pacemaker If you are using a cardiac pacemaker If you are using a cardiac pacemaker and feel abnormalities, please move away from this product and consult your doctor.and feel abnormalities, please move away from this product and consult your doctor.and feel abnormalities, please move away from this product and consult your doctor.and feel abnormalities, please move away from this product and consult your doctor.Do not use this product inside medical institutions such as hospitals or near electric Do not use this product inside medical institutions such as hospitals or near electric Do not use this product inside medical institutions such as hospitals or near electric Do not use this product inside medical institutions such as hospitals or near electric medical equipment.medical equipment.medical equipment.medical equipment.Electric waves may affect the operation of electric medical equipment.Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from the pacemaker.Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from the pacemaker.Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from the pacemaker.Keep the printer at least 22 cm away from the pacemaker.Electric waves may affect the operation of the cardiac pacemaker.Do not use this product in aircraft.Do not use this product in aircraft.Do not use this product in aircraft.Do not use this product in aircraft.Electric waves may cause malfunction, and lead to accidentsDo not use the printer near automatically controlled equipment such as the automated Do not use the printer near automatically controlled equipment such as the automated Do not use the printer near automatically controlled equipment such as the automated Do not use the printer near automatically controlled equipment such as the automated door and fire alarm.door and fire alarm.door and fire alarm.door and fire alarm.Radio waves may cause equipment malfunction, thus leading to accidents.Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the product.Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the product.Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the product.Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the product.Doing so may cause injury, electrical shock or fire.

2Handling PrecautionsShipping the ProductThis product may not be used in countries other than the country where it was purchased due to local laws and regulations. Please note that the use of this product in such countries may lead to punishment and that Canon should not be liable for such punishment.

3Using the Bluetooth UnitUsing the Bluetooth UnitUsing the Bluetooth UnitUsing the Bluetooth UnitBluetooth UnitBluetooth Unit BU-10 (hereafter referred to as the Bluetooth unit) is an exclusive use Bluetooth adaptor for Canon Bubble Jet Printer i80.By attaching the Bluetooth unit to i80, wireless printing from a Bluetooth enabled computer is possible.Note Communication is possible up to about 10 m depending on the conditions below. The printing speed may change depending on the following conditions.zPresence of obstacles between communication equipment and radio wave conditions.zPresence of magnetic fields, static electricity or electromagnetic interference.zSoftware and operating systems in use.zReceiver sensitivity and antenna performance of the communication equipment.

4Parts and Functions(1) Printer connectorPrinter connectorPrinter connectorPrinter connectorConnects this connector to the printer.* Be sure not to directly touch the printer connector. Doing so may cause a failure.Important zIf the printer connector is dirty, the Bluetooth unit may not operate. Keep the electrodes clean. If they become dirty, wipe them clean with a soft, dry cloth.

5Attaching to and Removing from the PrinterAttaching the Bluetooth Unit to the PrinterAttach the Bluetooth unit to the printer in accordance with the following procedure.1Turn the printer off.Press the POWER button and wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing.2Open the print head cover.* print head cover3Remove the Bluetooth connector cover.Important Do not attach the Bluetooth unit while the printer is turned on. A failure can result.

6* Remove the cover by pressing it with your fingers.4Insert the Bluetooth unit to the Bluetooth unit connector.* Insert the device until its face plate aligns with this point.5Insert the lock cover to the right of the Bluetooth unit.Important Be sure to keep the removed Bluetooth connector cover in a safe place. The Bluetooth connector cover needs to be attached again to prevent dust on the Bluetooth unit connector when the Bluetooth unit is removed.

7* Insert the device until it snaps into place.6Close the print head cover.7Turn the printer on.Removing the Bluetooth Unit from the PrinterRemove the Bluetooth unit from the printer in accordance with the following procedure.1Turn the printer off.Press the POWER button and wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing.2Open the print head cover.* print head cover3Remove the lock cover.Important Do not remove the Bluetooth unit while the printer is turned on. A failure can result.

8* Remove the cover by pressing it with your fingers.4Remove the Bluetooth unit from the Bluetooth unit connector.5Insert the Bluetooth connector cover.* Insert the device until it snaps into place.6Close the print head cover.

10Printing Data via Bluetooth Printing Data via Bluetooth Printing Data via Bluetooth Printing Data via Bluetooth CommunicationCommunicationCommunicationCommunicationIn order to connect the Bluetooth unit and print via Bluetooth communication, the following preparatory steps are required.STEP 1STEP 1STEP 1STEP 1Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable and install the printer driver using the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM.See Installing the Printer DriverSTEP 2STEP 2STEP 2STEP 2Check the device name and MAC address using the i80 Setup Utility.See Checking the Settings Using the i80 Setup UtilitySTEP 3STEP 3STEP 3STEP 3• When using Windows XP (with Service Pack 1 or higher)Authenticate the printer through the wireless link in the control panel on Windows XP.See Registering the Printer through the Wireless Link• When using Toshiba computers with Bluetooth (Windows XP)Authenticating the printer using Bluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth Settings*.*The printer can easily be authenticated using the program that comes with the Toshiba computer with Bluetooth (Windows XP).Bluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth Settings can be started by clicking StartStartStartStart and selecting All ProgramsAll ProgramsAll ProgramsAll Programs, TOSHIBATOSHIBATOSHIBATOSHIBA, BluetoothBluetoothBluetoothBluetooth, and Bluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth Settings.For details on Bluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth Settings, refer to your computer's operation manual.

11Installing the Printer DriverBefore connecting the Bluetooth unit to the printer for wireless printing, the USB cable must be connected between the printer and computer, and the printer driver must be installed using the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM.• If the printer driver has not been installedInstall the printer driver according to the Quick Start Guide.• If the printer driver has already been installedMove to the next step.See Checking the Settings Using the i80 Setup Utility

12Checking the Settings Using the i80 Setup UtilityThe i80 Setup Utility software is used to set up the Bluetooth unit connected to the printer. Installing the printer driver using the printer software CD-ROM will automatically install the i80 Setup Utility.This section describes the operation procedures for checking the settings of the Bluetooth unit using the i80 Setup Utility as preparation for Bluetooth printing.For more information about the i80 Setup Utility, refer to Using the i80 Setup Utility.1Check that the printer and computer are connected by the USB cable.2Click StartStartStartStart and select All ProgramsAll ProgramsAll ProgramsAll Programs, Canon UtilitiesCanon UtilitiesCanon UtilitiesCanon Utilities, i80 Setup Utilityi80 Setup Utilityi80 Setup Utilityi80 Setup Utility and i80 i80 i80 i80 Setup UtilitySetup UtilitySetup UtilitySetup Utility.Alternatively, double-click the i80 Setup Utilityi80 Setup Utilityi80 Setup Utilityi80 Setup Utility icon on the desktop.The i80 Setup Utility will start.3Click ChangeChangeChangeChange from Bluetooth Settings.Note The i80 Setup Utility is used to set up the media type, size and print layout to print via infrared communication with the PDA or a mobile telephone. For more information on settings for printing via infrared communication, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

134Enter the passkey.The passkey, an identification number specified and entered by the user. It is used to prevent interference from other Bluetooth device.Enter the initial value, 0000, and click OKOKOKOK.For more information about the settings of the passkey, refer to Using the i80 Setup Utility.5Check the Model.Note If Bluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth Settings does not appear on the main i80 Setup Utility screen, the Bluetooth unit may not be set up correctly.Refer to Bluetooth Unit is Not Ready for Use and set up the Bluetooth unit correctly.If Bluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth SettingsBluetooth Settings still does not appear, the Bluetooth unit may be broken. In this case, contact a Canon service representative.

14The ModelModelModelModel is necessary to register the printer as the Bluetooth device using the wireless link in the control panel. Be sure to note the ModelModelModelModel.When the ModelModelModelModel has been checked, click cancelcancelcancelcancel and then proceed to the next step.See Registering the Printer through the Wireless LinkNote To register and use multiple i80 units, changing the modelmodelmodelmodel name is recommended for easy identification of the printer you will use. ModelModelModelModel names can be changed using a maximum of 24 characters. After changing the modelmodelmodelmodel name, click SpecifySpecifySpecifySpecify.

15Registering the Printer through the Wireless LinkRegister the printer as a Bluetooth device using the wireless link in the control panel on Windows XP. 1Click StartStartStartStart and then click Control PanelControl PanelControl PanelControl Panel, Printers and Other HardwarePrinters and Other HardwarePrinters and Other HardwarePrinters and Other Hardware and Wireless LinkWireless LinkWireless LinkWireless Link.2Click AddAddAddAdd in the BluetoothBluetoothBluetoothBluetooth tab.The Bluetooth connection wizard will start.3Click NextNextNextNext.

164Select Canon i80Canon i80Canon i80Canon i80 and Click NextNextNextNext.Select the same device name (Model) as that checked under Checking the Settings Using the i80 Setup Utility.5Click No. This device does not require authentication before it can be used.No. This device does not require authentication before it can be used.No. This device does not require authentication before it can be used.No. This device does not require authentication before it can be used. and then NextNextNextNext.

176Select the Printing (HCRP)Printing (HCRP)Printing (HCRP)Printing (HCRP) check box and then click NextNextNextNext.7Click FinishFinishFinishFinish.When the Found New Hardware WizardFound New Hardware WizardFound New Hardware WizardFound New Hardware Wizard screen appears, follow the on-screen instructions.Note When a passkey is set in the printer, select Yes. This device Yes. This device Yes. This device Yes. This device requires authentication before it can be used.requires authentication before it can be used.requires authentication before it can be used.requires authentication before it can be used. and click NextNextNextNext. Then, enter a four-digit number in PasskeyPasskeyPasskeyPasskey and click NextNextNextNext.

188When the installation ends, click FinishFinishFinishFinish.Now, the settings for printing via Bluetooth communication are ready.Note Be sure to select Canon i80 (Copy 1)Canon i80 (Copy 1)Canon i80 (Copy 1)Canon i80 (Copy 1) as the printer name to print via Bluetooth communication and select Canon i80Canon i80Canon i80Canon i80 to print via the USB cable connection.

19Using the i80 Setup UtilityUsing the i80 Setup UtilityUsing the i80 Setup UtilityUsing the i80 Setup UtilityThe i80 Setup Utility software is used to set up the Bluetooth unit connected to the printer. Installing the printer driver using the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM will automatically install the i80 Setup Utility.This section provides a screen-by-screen description of Bluetooth communication settings to be done using the i80 Setup Utility.Main screen(1) ModelModelModelModelDisplays the device name of the printer to which the Bluetooth unit is connected.Example: Canon i80 (XX:XX:XX) (The address assigned to the printer is shown in parentheses.)(2) MAC AddressMAC AddressMAC AddressMAC AddressDisplays the address of the printer to which the Bluetooth unit is connected. This setting cannot be changed.Note The i80 Setup Utility is used to set up the media type, size and print layout to print via infrared communication with the PDA or a mobile telephone. For more information on settings for printing via infrared communication, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

20(3) AccessAccessAccessAccessDisplays the status of access permissions to the connected device. For more information, refer to Refuse Access of Bluetooth screen.(4) SecuritySecuritySecuritySecurityDisplays the current security settings. For more information, refer to Activate security of Bluetooth screen.(5) ChangeChangeChangeChangeClick to open the authentication dialog. The passkey must be entered to change the settings. The passkey is set to the default of 0000. For more information, refer to Passkey of Security screen.Bluetooth screen(1) ModelModelModelModelDisplays the device name of the printer to which the Bluetooth unit is connected.Example: Canon i80 (XX:XX:XX)Although the device name can be changed (up to 24 characters can be entered).(2) MAC AddressMAC AddressMAC AddressMAC AddressDisplays the address of the device to which the Bluetooth unit is connected. This setting cannot be changed.(3) Refuse AccessRefuse AccessRefuse AccessRefuse AccessClearing this check box will enable search and printing from Bluetooth device. Selecting the check box will disable searches from Bluetooth device.(4) Activate securityActivate securityActivate securityActivate security

21Selecting this check box and clicking DetailsDetailsDetailsDetails will enable the setting or changing of a passkey, and the deletion of the link key.Setting a passkey will help prevent interference from other Bluetooth device.(5) SpecifySpecifySpecifySpecifyThis can be selected when the Activate security check box is selected. Click to open the Security screen.(6) SendSendSendSendBe sure to click SendSendSendSend after changing a setting on the Bluetooth screen to send the change to the printer.Security screen(1) PasskeyPasskeyPasskeyPasskeyYou can change the passkey. The passkey refers to an identification number specified and entered by the user. It is used to prevent interference from other Bluetooth device. The initial value set to 0000 can be changed to any four digit number.Changing the passkey will require the setting of new passkeys on other printers run using the old passkey.(2) Delete access logDelete access logDelete access logDelete access logDeletes all the saved link keys for Bluetooth device at once.

22TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingWhen any trouble occurs during use of the Bluetooth unit, determine its cause and take an appropriate remedial action as explained below.•Cannot Install Bluetooth Driver•Printing Does Not Start•Print Quality is Poor

23Cannot Install Bluetooth DriverIf Using an Unsupported Bluetooth DriverThe i80 supports Microsoft Bluetooth drivers. Check whether the Bluetooth driver used is supported, and refer to Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication to prepare for printing.

24Printing Does Not Start•Bluetooth Unit is Not Ready for Use•The Installation Place of the Printer or the Distance between the Printer and Computer is not proper•The Printer to be used is not Correctly Selected•Access from a Bluetooth device is rejected•Prior to Printer Driver Installation, the Printer has been Registered through the Wireless Link•After Printer Registration through the Wireless Link, the Printer Driver was Installed Using the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROMBluetooth Unit is Not Ready for UseFirst, turn off the printer, then check that the Bluetooth unit is fully inserted into the Bluetooth unit connector, and turn the printer on again to retry printing.The Installation Place of the Printer or the Distance between the Printer and Computer is not properCommunication between the printer and computer is possible up to about 10 m depending on the conditions below.• Presence of obstacles between communication equipment and radio wave conditions• Presence of magnetic fields, static electricity or electromagnetic interferences• Software and operating systems in use• Receiver sensitivity and antenna performance of the communication equipmentChange the installation place of the printer or move the printer closer to the computer.The Printer to be used is not Correctly SelectedFollow the steps described below to check the port of the printer for printing via Bluetooth communication.

25(1) Click StartStartStartStart and then click Control PanelControl PanelControl PanelControl Panel, Printers and Other HardwarePrinters and Other HardwarePrinters and Other HardwarePrinters and Other Hardware and Printers and FaxesPrinters and FaxesPrinters and FaxesPrinters and Faxes.(2) Click the icon of the printer used via Bluetooth communication.(3) Select PropertiesPropertiesPropertiesProperties from the FileFileFileFile menu.(4) Click the PortsPortsPortsPorts tab, then select BTHnnn (Canon i80(Copy 1))BTHnnn (Canon i80(Copy 1))BTHnnn (Canon i80(Copy 1))BTHnnn (Canon i80(Copy 1)) ("n" represents a number) from the Port.(5) Click OKOKOKOK.Access from a Bluetooth device is rejectedCheck the printer access settings using the i80 Setup Utility.(1) Check that the printer and computer are connected by USB cable.(2) Click StartStartStartStart and select All ProgramsAll ProgramsAll ProgramsAll Programs, Canon Utilities, i80 Setup Utility and i80 Setup Utility.Or, double-click the i80 Setup Utility icon on the desktop.The i80 Setup Utility launches.(3) If Access is set to Refuse on the main screen, click ChangeChangeChangeChange.(4) Enter a passkey on the Enter Passkey screen and click OKOKOKOK.(5) Click Refuse AccessRefuse AccessRefuse AccessRefuse Access on the Bluetooth screen to clear the check mark and click SpecifySpecifySpecifySpecify.(6) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OKOKOKOK.Prior to Printer Driver Installation, the Printer has been Registered through the Wireless LinkIf the printer has already been registered through the wireless link in the control panel, first delete the printer registered through the wireless link.Then, install the printer driver, and re-register the printer through the wireless link.For details, refer to Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication.After Printer Registration through the Wireless Link, the Printer Driver was Installed Using the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROMIf the printer driver was installed using the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM after the printer was registered through the wireless link in the control panel, first

26delete the printer registered through the wireless link and then re-register the same printer.

27Print Quality is PoorPriority is on the Printing Speed.If the printed image looks too coarse, change the size of print data in the printer driver.(1) Open the Printer Properties dialog box.(1) In your application, select the command to print a document.(2) Ensure that the Canon i80Canon i80Canon i80Canon i80 is selected. Then click PreferencesPreferencesPreferencesPreferences (or PropertiesPropertiesPropertiesProperties).(2) Click Print OptionsPrint OptionsPrint OptionsPrint Options in the MainMainMainMain tab.(3) Clear the check box of Change the print data size to match the portChange the print data size to match the portChange the print data size to match the portChange the print data size to match the port and then click OKOKOKOK.Note Clearing the check box improves print image quality but increases printing time. Specify these settings according to the purpose of printing.

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