Canon iP90 - PIXMA Color Inkjet Printer, User Manual

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Checking the Status of the Printer
BJ Status Monitor Functions
The BJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the printer.
If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an appropriate solution.
The status monitor also checks the ink tanks or battery and displays a warning message when the ink or battery
charge level is low.
Note In Windows XP or Windows 2000
The BJ Status Monitor screen is not displayed when infrared communications are used.
Launching the BJ Status Monitor
The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. When launched, the BJ Status
Monitor appears as an icon on the Task Bar.
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Click the Canon iP90 button (or BJ Status Monitor) on the Task Bar.
The BJ Status Monitor appears.
Note To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the
Printer Properties dialog box and click the Start Status Monitor button.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
When errors occur
The error message dialog is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. if the printer runs out of paper
or if the ink is low.
In such cases, take the appropriate action as described.
Note For details on the BJ Status Monitor, select the Help menu and click on the topic of interest.