Original Canon BJ-200 monochrome Bubble Jet printer, supplied with its original Canon retail box and UK mains power cable.
The BJ-200 is a vintage desktop inkjet printer from the early 1990s, designed for producing black-and-white documents, text and graphics.
Using Canon's Bubble Jet ink-on-demand technology, the printer was intended for use with contemporary personal computers and software applications, including DOS and early Windows environments.
This is the original BJ-200 model, not the later BJ-200e, BJ-200ex or BJC-2000.
An interesting example of early desktop inkjet printing technology, suitable for vintage computer collections, period-correct computer displays or restoration projects.
| SPECIFICATION | DETAILS |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Model | BJ-200 |
| Model Code | K10110E |
| Printer Type | Desktop Inkjet Printer |
| Printing Technology | Bubble Jet Ink-on-Demand |
| Print Colour | Monochrome / Black |
| Paper Handling | Automatic and Manual Feed |
| Computer Interface | Legacy Parallel Printer Interface |
| Mains Voltage | 220-240V AC |
| Frequency | 50Hz |
| Rated Current | 0.3A |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| Condition | Used - Spares or Repair |
| Packaging | Original Canon BJ-200 Box |
Technical details describe the original BJ-200 model. Individual printer functions have not been fully tested.
The BJ-200 features a front-mounted control panel with buttons and status indicators for operating the printer.
These are original model features and are not a statement that every function has been successfully tested.
1 x Canon BJ-200 Bubble Jet Printer
1 x Original Canon BJ-200 Retail Box
1 x UK Mains Power Cable
Only the items shown and specifically described are included.
No computer interface cable, software or printed instruction manual is confirmed as included.
The presence, condition and usability of any ink cartridge have not been established. A working ink cartridge is not guaranteed.
This printer is a used vintage item showing signs of age, handling, previous use and storage.
The beige plastic casing shows age-related yellowing and discolouration, together with surface marks, scuffs and areas of general cosmetic wear.
The printer's original cardboard box is included. The box has visible age-related storage wear, including marks, edge wear, creasing and wear to the cardboard.
POWER ON:
The printer has been connected to mains power
and powers on.
PRINT-HEAD CARRIAGE:
On powering up, the print-head carriage moves
and returns to its normal resting position.
FURTHER TESTING:
No successful printing test has been carried out
or verified.
The following have not been confirmed:
Although the printer powers on and the carriage moves, this does not confirm that the printer is fully working.
Due to its age and incomplete functional testing, it is offered strictly as spares or repair / for restoration. It may require servicing, cleaning, replacement consumables or other repair work.
Please examine all photographs carefully. They show the actual printer and original box being offered for sale and form part of the condition description.
Canon's Bubble Jet technology helped establish inkjet printers as a practical alternative to impact dot-matrix printers for home and office use.
During the early 1990s, machines such as the BJ-200 provided monochrome document printing in a compact desktop format.
The BJ-200 represents the era of parallel-port personal computers, DOS applications and early Windows desktop publishing.
With its original branded box, this example may appeal to collectors of vintage Canon equipment and enthusiasts restoring a period-correct PC setup.
Modern computer compatibility, driver availability and the continued availability of suitable consumables should be checked independently before purchase.
This is vintage electronic equipment. Its age, limited testing and spares-or-repair condition should be taken into account. The printer is not being represented as a fully operational modern printing solution.