Canon bj-20 User Manual

If any printer problem occurs, first look at the indicators on the control panel and see if the chart 
below can help. If that is not successful, then try the 'Errors Not Displayed Via Any Indicator" 
section. If the problem still persists, jot down the symptoms and any additional information, then 
contact your local Canon dealer for assistance.

OFF 

OFF 

OFF 

The AC adapter is improperly connected or the power 
switch is turned off.

ON

OFF 

ON

(The buzzer sounds 2 times in BJ-lOe mode, or 3 times in 
LQ mode.)
The printer is out of paper.
Load new paper and press the ON LINE switch to resume 
printing.

ON

OFF 

ON

(The buzzer sounds continuously.) There is a paper jam, or 
paper longer than 15" has been loaded.
Fix the paper jam, or reload with appropriate paper. Press 
the LF/FF switch to feed the paper.

ON

OFF 

Blinks

(The buzzer sounds continuously.) The carriage has not 
returned to the home position (far left position).
Turn the printer off and then back on again to reset it.

ON

Blinks

OFF 

(The buzzer sounds 5 times.) There is a software error.
Turn the printer off and then back on to reset it.

ON

Blinks

OFF 

(The buzzer sounds continuously.) There is a software 
error during the warming up period.
Turn the printer off and then back on again to reset it.

ON

Blinks

Blinks

(The buzzer sounds 3 times.)
There is a software error.
Turn the printer off and then back on again to reset it.

Blinks

OFF 

OFF 

(The indicator blinks in every second.) The battery is being 
recharged.
The printer turns off automatically when it is fully 
recharged.

Blinks

OFF 

OFF 

(The indicator blinks every half a second.) The battery is 
low.
To remedy, see below on low battery warning.