Canon BJC-85 Portable Color Bubble Jet Printer

Product Description

BJC-85 Color Bubble Jet printer is compact, easy-to-carry and offers full desktop quality and speed, it's a total mobile office solution for businesses on the move, anywhere in the world. The BJC-85 is the fastest portable printer in its class, so you can be sure of meeting deadlines wherever you are. Printing at up to 5 pages per minute in mono, it turns out page after page of smooth, crisp and smudge-free black text to give you excellent, professional-looking documents in seconds. Color quality is also exceptional, so you can print superb presentations and reports on the go too. The Fast IrDA (FIR) port lets you print without connecting up cables. Place your PC, notebook or mobile phone next to the BJC-85 and infrared communication transfers the data direct to the printer for fast, fuss-free printouts.

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The Canon BJC-85 color bubble jet printer is an exceptional combination of lightweight portability and professional-quality desktop printing--a remarkably fast, commanding little printer, enabling you to produce letters, memos, and reports on all your excursions. The perfect companion to your desktop or laptop, both Mac and PC compatible, the Canon BJC-85 color bubble jet printer is practical for travel and use just about anywhere with its long-life battery (and optional battery pack) and the AC adapter. Plus, fast built-in infrared IrDA wireless technology lets you print without a cable connection.

Sleek size is just an introduction to the printer: documents print in crisp 720 x 360 dpi black and at a surprisingly swift speed--for a portable printer--of five pages per minute in black and white and two pages per minute in color. These rates are supported by a 30-sheet paper feed for continuous printing. The crisp and vibrant colors delivered by the Canon BJC-85 color bubble jet printer on charts, graphs, and photos are necessity, not luxury, whether you are home or away. With the addition of the optional IS-12 color image scanner cartridge you can transform the BJC-85 into a sheet-fed color scanner, which is an outstanding opportunity to gain two compact and portable machines in one.

Even with the AC adapter and optional battery included, the Canon BJC-85 weighs in at just 4.5 pounds. Printing while on the road or in the air is easy when you carry the Canon BJC-85 color bubble jet printer's impressive high quality with you. A universal power adapter, color and black ink cartridges, and a CD-ROM with printer/scanner drivers are included. Canon offers a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor with SelectExchange on the BJC-85 printer.

Customer Reviews:

Crashed and burned.......2007-08-14

This printer was broken out of the box. I had it repaired by an authorized dealer and it worked great for a month. When I took it to a conference, it worked for about 10 pages and then broke again. It really let me down. I carried the printer around in the original packaging to protect it so it wasn't abused. Now I'm in the market for a printer that will actually work.

Great light weight portable printer.......2007-01-28

The Canon BJC85 got me through my MBA program. The combo cartridges that house both black and color cartridges are somewhat pricy. Primarily, I used the black cartridge for the research papers required for class. On many occasions, I had to escape the two young rambling kids to finish school work. The small and light weight printer was super easy to print in my car with a power inverter. As long as the out-feed area is clear of obstructions, I never had a paper jam.

Slow and unreliable.......2006-03-17

I have had this printer for almost four years now, and while it has saved my bacon on the road a number of times, it has also really let me down at some crucial moments. First, like a lot of older Canon printers, it is noisy and slow. It takes forever to get started on a page. But also like a lot of canons, when it is working right the output is beautiful.
But you cannot count on finding ink cartridges for this printer on the road. It also has a weird and unpleasant ink cartridge system which includes two very different little trays, and three different kinds of tank.
But what made me finally leave the thing in a hotel room was its tendency to get halfway through a print job and jam or inexplicably give an error signal. I have spent hours trying to get a clean copy of a single transparency. Very frustrating.

Nice Paper Weight. Now where's my printer i ordered!.......2005-08-05

This would be a nice printer. If only I could get it to print! Not to mention when I turn it on it makes a god awful sound like some thing is jammed. I've tried over and over to try to print something. I've checked my options, turned it on and off and still it sits there not printing. If your looking for a portible printer you have other options and I suggest using them.

Poor paper feed.......2004-02-08

I have owned BJC 70 and BJC 80. Both have difficulty feeding automatically. I have had to guide each single piece of paper in order for the feed to catch.

I have also gone through a power supply. Currently my power button is not operating and cannot turn on.

I paid the high price of $300 for dependabilty thinking that it was reliable but the variety of mechanical failures have caused me to look for another brand name. I do love the portability design, but I guess design does not equate with dependability.

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Excellent Product

BC-20 Cartridges

Canon Model BC-20 Black Ink Cartridge

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For Model Number(s) - Canon BC-20 for BJC-2000 Series; MultiPASS C530, others

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Page-Yield - 900

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Ink Jet Color(s) - Black

ASIN: B0006GDM2G

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Customer Reviews:

Excellent Product.......2007-06-23

I have been using this ink cartridge for 7 years now and I haven't had any problems with the genuine Canon product.

BC-20 Cartridges.......2005-09-13

Over the years I have used about a dozen BC-20 ink jet cartridges. They do not refill well, so I gave up early on that approach to economy. I have had two new cartridges that were dry right out of the box, and one that was electrically non-functional. I try to buy these things as cheaply as I can because I figure one out of four will not work. However, when they do work, they are excellent and last a looong time.

Office Depot(R) Model 187 (BCI-3BK) Black Ink Cartridge

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Office Depot(R) Model 187 (BCI-3BK) Black Ink Cartridge

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A convenient, small printer, but with bothersome quirks.
Canon BJC-50
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Infrared works well with Windows ME
I like this product.

Canon BJC-50 Color Bubble Jet Printer

Manufacturer: Canon Computer Systems
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Canon IS12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge

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Compact, portable design
Lithium-ion battery
Parallel and infrared IrDA interfaces
Drop modulation technology enhances print quality
Ready for color image-scanner option

ASIN: B00000JH71

Product Description

The Canon BJC-50 is a lightweight, portable printer with print quality equal to their inkjet printers. The BJC-50 offers two convenient features, especially for portable printing. For taking your computing on the road, the BJC-50 comes with a battery. It also has a wireless IrDA interface for cable-free printing. The Canon BJC-50 comes with TrueType fonts, and resident bitmap fonts. It's capable of printing envelopes and transparencies, and with the optional auto sheet feeder, it has desktop printing capacity. As with other Canon products, the BJC-50 has an optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge that quickly converts the printer into a desktop scanner. Simply insert the cartridge into its slot and the BJC-50 becomes a sheetfeed scanner in just minutes.

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Need a printer while you're on the road? Take the Canon BJC-50 with you. This battery-powered, compact, color bubble-jet printer makes a great traveling companion for your notebook computer.

Setting up the BJC-50 was easy. We just followed the Quick Start Guide to install the lithium-ion battery and ink cartridge and to connect the AC adapter and printer cable. We then turned on our computer and followed the Windows setup wizard for setting up a new plug-and-play printer.

In our test of the BJC-50, we printed several color, black-and-white, draft-quality, and letter-quality samples. The samples included graphics, large and small letters, and a variety of color shades. Draft-quality printing was fast but attractive. Letter quality demonstrated modest improvements in character quality, and the printing was reasonably clear and sharp. Color shades were accurate, if not bold. There was some ink "bleeding" on ordinary uncoated paper, and even a discrete glance betrayed the BJC-50's bubble-jet origins--all as you would expect in a small bubble-jet printer.

At only 2.1 pounds the BJC-50 is exceptionally lightweight; its case is slim, attractive, and very compact--easy to tuck away in a backpack or briefcase. If you need color printing on the go, the Canon BJC-50 is a solid choice.

Pros:

Compact and lightweight
Portable, battery-powered

Cons:

Requires switching between color and black cartridges
Single-sheet feed (feeder optional)

Customer Reviews:

A convenient, small printer, but with bothersome quirks........2007-02-22

I purchased this printer after a very bad experience when I traveled away from home and needed to print out a simple document. So I had my laptop and I saw those ads about a business that offers to be your office away from home. Well, I could not get the document printed out. So I did my research and purchased the BJC-50 since it was the smallest portable printer available at the time (the two Canons and a HP version). My BJC-50 is about seven years old and still works. It worked well with my laptop and Windows 98 and now with my laptops using Windows XP.

PROS:
The BJC-50 is the smallest available travel printer for printing documents and prints at a relatively acceptable speed.

The BJC-50 printer includes a LiON battery which makes for truly portable printing. I'm amazed how long a charge lasts and the battery pack is inside a battery compartment in the printer (not externally like the HP Deskjet 460 series). Well, the LiON battery is piggy back attached to the HP 460. I'm guessing that HP recommends removing the battery before traveling. You don't need to do that with the BJC-50. Just remember to slide the power lock switch on the right side of the BJC-50 to prevent the printer from accidentally turning on when traveling.

CONS:
The REALLY BAD part of this printer is that the ink cartridges, once opened, do not last very long. The color cartridges dry out faster than the black cartridges. And the ink cartridges do not provide feedback to indicate the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge.

The printer is relatively loud when it is printing.

You need to be careful when feeding the paper otherwise the printer ejects the paper.

I cannot get the IS-12 Scanner Cartridge in the BJC-50 printer to communicate with the IS application under Windows XP even though Canon's web site and the Readme file says it is supported (there is a configuration issue somewhere). This is more effort than its worth for now.

SUMMARY: This is one temperamental printer. While it provides convenient printing on the go, I think it takes more effort than it should just to get something printed.

I'm purchasing a HP Deskjet 460WF. I'll let you know how I like it soon.

Canon BJC-50.......2002-02-27

Excellent printer...everything that I thought it would be . Works wells all the time. Works wells with Windows XP and downloaded driver from Canon site.

Beware.......2001-08-06

I purchased the Canon BJC-50 in August of 1998. It has taken at least three hours to three days of effort to get it to work for each time that I have occasionally used it. I have used it mainly for color printing, and also for scanning with the optional scanning cartridge. It is particularly troublesome when switching from scan to print functions. It is quite noisy. I can not depend on it to function when I need it. It usually works eventually, but only after many trial and error attempts. Email technical support usually does not provide a quick solution. There have been no quick solutions. There have only been time consuming, painstaking encounters with this machine.

Infrared works well with Windows ME.......2001-01-21

Even though it said that the infrared wireless printing only works with Windows 95, I found that it worked just as well with Windows ME installed in my laptop.

Two great benefits of the BJ-50: 1. Infrared wireless printing (if your laptop supports it) 2. There is battery in the printer, so you don't have to connect it to an electrical outlet to print! Both features are VERY convenient.

Print quality is decent, but I can't comment on ink life since I have just begun to use the printer.

I like this product........2000-07-26

"Excellent" That's all I can say...

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Canon Model BCI-21BK Black Ink Tank

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Canon Compatible Ink Cartridge
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ASIN: B0006GDLZE

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Canon Compatible COM-0954A003, COMPATIBLE Canon BCI-21 Ink Tank (Canon BCI21). Black Replacement Tank. - Fits printer models: BJC2000/BJC2010/BJC2100/ BJC2110/BJC2115/BJC2120/ BJC2125/ BJC4000/BJC4100/ BJC4200/BJC4300/BJC4304/ BJC4400/BJC4550/BJC4650/ BJC5000/BJC5100/BJC5500, FaxphoneB740,MultipassC2500/C3000/C3500/C5000/C530/ C545/C5500/C555/C560/C635

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Canon Model BCI-21C Tricolor Ink Tank

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manufacturer:Canon
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color:Tricolor
maximum yield per unit:200 pages

ASIN: B0006GDM0S

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Compatible Canon models:Color Bubble Jet: BJC-2000, BJC-2100, BJC-4000, BJC-4100, BJC-4200, BJC-4300, BJC-4400, BJC-4450, BJC-4550, BJC-4650, BJC-5000, BJC-5100, BJC-5500Color Fax: CFX-B380IFFaxphone: B740MultiPASS: : C500, C530, C545 C555 C560, C635 C2500, C3000, C3500, C5000, C5500S Series: S100If you do not see your manufacturers model here, please refer to the Ink Depot Tool on the homepage.

Office Depot(R) Model 187C (BCI-3C) Cyan Ink Cartridge

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Office Depot(R) Model 187C (BCI-3C) Cyan Ink Cartridge

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Sturdy little fellow
Great printer for the money
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Falling Out Of Love
canon bjc-5100

Canon BJC-5100 Bubble Jet Printer

Manufacturer: Canon Computer Systems
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Product Features:

1,440 x 720 dpi color output
7-color photo printing (with optional photo cartridge)
Media up to 11 by 17 inches
Up to 10 ppm black, 4 ppm color
Complete software bundle

ASIN: B00000JKKN

Product Description

The BJC-5100 is the ultimate business printing machine - able to meet the everyday challenges of any busy office. Because time is money, it gives you the power to print sharp, professional-quality black text documents at blazing fast speeds. And because image is everything, count on brilliant photo-quality color performance whether you're printing brochures, flyers, photos or even Web sites. But its real advantage is its versatility, enabling you to interchange a wide selection of Canon Specialty Inks and Papers to achieve truly amazing results.The BJC-5100 produces color and black prints at 1440x720 dpi resolution. This printer has a 130-sheet paper tray, and prints on media up to 11x17 inches in size. Canon offers a full range of inks and papers that let you take advantage of the BJC-5100's endless flexibility. Use plain and specialty papers, envelopes, cards and transparencies.

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The BJC-5100 is the ultimate business printing machine--able to meet the everyday challenges of any busy office. Because time is money, the BJC-5100 gives you the power to print sharp, professional-quality black text documents at blazing fast speeds. And because image is everything, count on brilliant photo-quality color performance whether you're printing brochures, flyers, photos, or even Web sites. But its real advantage is its versatility, enabling you to interchange a wide selection of Canon specialty inks and papers to achieve truly amazing results.

Customer Reviews:

Sturdy little fellow.......2003-05-08

I have absolutely loved this printer. It carried me through 3 years of school without constantly running to the computer lab to print drafts of papers. It handles a very high volume well.

I have also found that by ordering off-brand ink tanks I can save a lot of money. Frankly, if you buy the Canon, HP or whatever manufacturer's ink, you're really being bilked out of a lot of money.

I'm selling my printer because, like many of you have found out, it is not XP compatible. That's very clearly stated on the box. A manufacturer has no obligation to provide you with new drivers because you didn't read the printer information before upgradning your computer. If you're running an older OS and plan on doing so for a while this is a great little printer. It comes with my highest recommendation!

Great printer for the money.......2003-01-15

I own two of these machines and I have to admit I am a fan of Canon products. I also own their digital camera and copy machine. For the money it is hard to complain about this printer. It delivers nice crisp text at a very acceptable speed and can do some really nice things with digital images using their photo cartridge. If you buy cartridges for this machine at your neighborhood office supply, you could complain that it can be expensive to run. I personally used compatibles that I purchase on the internet and use a refill kit on the larger tank in holder two. This really makes the machine economical. The fact is that if you use a manufacturer's ink on any machine, you will pay a premium price. That's how they make their money. The larger format ability of this machine is also a bonus considering the low cost to initially acquire.

Pick something else.......2003-01-08

I have the Canon 5000 and the 5100. Both are essentially the same printers, except for its parallel port protocol. If you have Win95 or Win98, then this is a decent printer. This series of printers' use a proprietary printing language, so getting third party support or moving this printer to another platform/OS is out.

It does print on multiple paper formats, and is very good at printing photo grade images, but is very lousy at letter sized envelops. Not a very robust printer, especially when the print cartridges are hard to find and expensive. For the cost of two cartridges you can get another new Canon BJC-5100 printer.

These printers are also "Win printers" BUT, they do support "HP Laserjet II" protocol. Its undocumented, but all laser printers and Jet Ink printers support this. So if you need to use it on a machine that it is not compatible on, then at least you can print in black.

Look at HP products, they have better support and cartridges are a lot cheaper.

Falling Out Of Love.......2002-09-10

I have owned my BJC5100 for just under 2 years. Maybe not even. Now that I have a new PC, I find that it is not supported by the Windows XP drivers. Canon, doesn't support it on these drivers either. I have tried a few tricks to get it to be recognized, and to print, but have only succeeded in becoming frustrated. Especially when it sits there like a...paperweight.
I love my little BJC5100. Unfortunately this love affair has to end. Fortunately, the printer will be gifted to a young relative who will be able to use it. This I find much better than sending it to a scrap heap.
As far as a review of the printer: well, you have to see it for yourself. It prints in brilliant, crisp colors, professional looking black type, and, newspaper quality grayscale. To own one IS to love one.

canon bjc-5100.......2002-08-02

this printer was obsolete the day i bought it about 2 years ago. when you turn it on or submit a print job it beeps, clicks and whirs for abour two minutes before it ieven begins to print.

it is very tempermental and if you push any buttons before it is finished clicking and whirring (there are long silent gaps so be sure it's finished)it locks up your whole computer. this is with windows 98. i was told by a canon technician that it was not designed for w 98 or higher.

the printing is tempermental and slow. i am sorry i bought it and now that mine is broken i will go to the top of a tall building and drop it off the roof.

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Nu-kote Model RF95 Tricolor Ink Cartridge

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For Model Number(s) - Canon BJC-4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4550, 5000 & others

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Ink Jet Color(s) - Color

ASIN: B00009IB6S

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Nu-kote International produces more than 3, 000 products for use in over 30, 000 types of imaging devices. As the world shrinks and printing technology expands, count on Nu-kote to keep its edge. The company will do it through a commitment to quality, value, innovation, financial strength and superior service.Nu-kote offers the cartridge designed for Canon BJC-4000, 4100, 4200 Series, 4300 Series, 4550; MultiPASS C2500, C3000, C5000.

Canon BC-22e Photo Ink Cartridge for Canon BJC-2000, 2100, 4200, 4300, & Others 0902A003 / CNM0902A003

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Canon BC-22e Photo Ink Cartridge for Canon BJC-2000, 2100, 4200, 4300, & Others 0902A003 / CNM0902A003

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ASIN: B000783UE8

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Canon BC-22e Photo Ink Cartridge for Canon BJC-2000, 2100, 4200, 4300, & Others 0902A003 / CNM0902A003 / Replacement Ink Cartridges for Canon Printers Dependable Canon cartridges are the perfect partners for your Bubble Jet printerInk CartridgeBC-22e for BJC-2000, 2100, 4200, 4300, 4400, 4550, 5000, 5100; MultiPASS C530, C555, C560, C3000, C3500, C5000, C5500.Photo / Sold as 1 EA / Canon / SKU: CNM0902A003

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