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5 Safety Precau tions Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions prov ided in this guide to ensure that you use your machine safely . Do not attempt to use the machine in any way not describe d in this guide. Wa r n i n g Y ou may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the machine if you ignore any of these safety precautions.
6 Safety Precautions Handling Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the machine. There are no user serviceable part s inside the machine. The machine contains high-volt age components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide.
7 Safety Precau tions Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the cord and cause a fire or electrical shoc k.
8 Safety Precautions Handling Close the Document Cover gently to avoid catching your hand. Failing to do so may result in personal injury . Do not press down hard on the Document Cover when using the Platen Glass to scan thick books. This may damage the Platen Glass and Document Cover and/or result in personal injury .
9 Safety Precau tions Print Head/Ink tanks For safety reasons, store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately . Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
10 Reading the Document Reading the Document Symbols Used in This Guide Please read the list below of sym bols used in this guide. The followi ng symbols are used to indicate important instructions.
11 Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Legal Limit ations on Use of Y our Product and Use of Images It may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print or use reproductions of the following documents. The list provided is non-exhau stive.
Chapter 1 12 Chapter 1 Before Printing Before Printing Main Component s an d Their Functions Front V iew (1) ADF (Auto Docum ent Feeder) Automatically scans in documents loaded in the Document Tray . (2) Feeder Cover Open this cover when clearing jammed documents.
Chapter 1 13 Before Printing (1 1) Direct Print Port Connect the USB cable when printing directly from a digital camera or a digital video camcorder or a mobile phone equipped with a camera compatible with PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct. See “Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device” on page 53 .
14 Chapter 1 Before Printing Rear V iew and Interior (17) Print Head Lock Lever Used to fix the Print Head. (18) Ink Lamp Lights or flashes red to indicate the status of the ink t ank. Y ou can check the status of each ink tank according to the way its lamp flashes.
Chapter 1 15 Before Printing (22) Duplexing T ransport Unit Open this unit when clearing jammed paper after pulling out the Cassette. (23) Power Cord Connection This is the connector used to connect the provided pow er cord. (24) Rear Cover Open this cover when clearing jammed paper .
16 Chapter 1 Before Printing Operation Panel Name and Func tions (1) [ON/OFF] T urns the machine ON and OFF . Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (2) [COPY] Switches the machine to the Copy mode. Flashes when the machine is turned on.
Chapter 1 17 Before Printing (14) [T one] Switches temporarily to tone dialing. Also changes the mode when entering characters. (15) [OK] Finalizes your selection for the menu or setting item. Restores the machine to normal operatio n after a printing error was resolved, or if paper jams are cleared.
18 Chapter 1 Before Printing T urn ing the Machine ON an d OFF T urn on the machine before starting printing. T urning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm that the Print Head and ink tanks are set into place. 1 T o turn on the machine, press [ON/OFF ].
Chapter 1 19 Before Printing 1 Press [Menu] repeatedly to select <DEVICE SETTINGS>. 2 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <OTHERS>, and press [OK]. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <PWR SA VE SETTING>. 4 Press [OK]. 5 Use [ ] or [ ] to select t he time to switch the machine to the Po wer Saver mode.
20 Chapter 1 Before Printing z Using the Platen Glass 1 Open the Document Co ver . 2 Load your document on the Platen Glass. z Place your document face down on the Platen Glass. z Align the upper left corner of your document with the alignment mark on the upper left corner of the Platen Glass.
Chapter 1 21 Before Printing z Using the ADF 1 Remove any documents from the Platen Glass. 2 Open the Document T ray . 3 Load the document in the ADF (1). Load the document with the side you want to copy , fa x, or scan face up in the ADF . 4 Adjust the Document Guides to match the document width (2).
22 Chapter 1 Before Printing Loading Paper This section describes how to load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder an d Cassette. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirement s z Regrarding the machine setting for media type when copying or printing without a computer , see the table in “Changing the Page Size and Media T y pe” on page 37 .
Chapter 1 23 Before Printing Paper having a "Model Number" is Canon specialty med ia. Y ou may not be able to p urchase some Canon branded paper depending on you r country . *1 Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number . Purchase paper by the name.
24 Chapter 1 Before Printing z Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface z Any type of paper with holes z Handling Paper z Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the print sur face. Print quality will deteriorate if the print surface is damaged or be comes dirty .
Chapter 1 25 Before Printing z Changing the Paper Source to F eed Different T ypes/Sizes of Paper If you load plain paper in the Cassette and photo paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder , changing the paper source allows you to print on both types of paper without removing and reloading paper .
26 Chapter 1 Before Printing (A) If the Auto Sheet Feeder runs out of paper , the paper source automatically changes to the Cassette. Procedure: 1 Press [Menu] repeatedly to select <DEVICE SETTINGS>. 2 Use [ ] or [ ] to select < PRINT SETTINGS>, and press [OK].
Chapter 1 27 Before Printing (A) Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp (B) [Feed Switch] (C) Cassette Lamp Loading the Print Med ia in the Auto Sheet Feeder z Loading Paper 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
28 Chapter 1 Before Printing (1) Open the Paper Support, then pu ll out the Pa per Support Extension to support the paper . (2) Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray . (3) Open up and set the Paper Output Tray Extension completely by pressing down the hollow on its front side.
Chapter 1 29 Before Printing z Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env . #10 size envelo pes. 1 Load the envelope against the Cover Guid e on the right side of the Paper Support with the front face up, a nd the rear fl aps down on the left.
30 Chapter 1 Before Printing 2 Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the envelope. 3 Press [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp lights. 4 Select [Envelope] in [Med ia T ype], and the n select [DL Env .] or [Comm. Env .
Chapter 1 31 Before Printing 3 Press [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp lights. 4 When performing copy or print without a comp uter , press [Paper] to select the page size. When using the machine connected to a computer , select the page size of the loaded paper from [Page Size] in the printer driver .
32 Chapter 1 Before Printing z Loading Paper 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. 2 Prepare to load paper . (1) Pull out the Cassette from the machine. 3 Load the paper (Print side face down). (1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side face down.
Chapter 1 33 Before Printing 4 Insert the Cassette into the machine. (1) Insert the Cassette into the machine. Push the Cassette all the way into the machine. 5 Prepare the Paper Output T ray . (1) Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray .
34 Chapter 1 Before Printing (2) Open up and set the Paper Output Tray Extension completely by pressing down the hollow on its front side. (3) Press [Feed Switch] so that the Cassette Lamp (A) lights. z Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm.
Chapter 1 35 Before Printing 3 Press [Feed Switch] so that the Cassette Lamp lights. 4 Select [Envelope] in [Med ia T ype], and the n select [DL Env .] or [Comm. Env . #10] in [Page Size]. For information on the printer driver settin gs, refer to the Printer Driver Guide .
36 Chapter 1 Before Printing 2 Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette. 3 Slide the Paper Guides to fit the loaded paper stack. 4 Press [Feed Switch] so that the Cassette Lamp lights. 5 When performing copy or print without a comp uter , press [Paper] to select the page size.
Chapter 1 37 Before Printing Changing the Page Size and Media T ype This section describes how to change the p age size and media type on the Oper ation Panel. 1 Press [Paper]. When you do not need to change the page size, press [OK] to p roceed to step 4.
38 Chapter 1 Before Printing Paper having a "Model Number" is Canon specialty med ia. Y ou may not be able to p urchase some Canon branded paper depending on you r country . *1 Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number . Purchase paper by the name.
Chapter 1 39 Before Printing Note z Regarding the printer driver setting for media type, see “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 22 . z When using plain paper (17 lb / 64 gsm), up to 150 sheets (0.51" / 13 mm in height) can be loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette respectively .
Chapter 2 40 Chapter 2 Copying Copying Making Copies This section describes the ba sic procedure to make copies. 1 Prepare f or copying. (1) Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine. See “Turning on the Machine” on page 18 . (2) Press [COPY]. (3) Load paper .
Chapter 2 41 Copying (3) Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying. The machine starts copying. Changing the Copy Settings Y ou can change the copy settings such as the reduction/enlar gement, intensity , o r image quality .
42 Chapter 2 Copying 2 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <ZOOM>, then press [OK]. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select a co py ratio by the percent between 25% and 400%. z Pressing [ ] decreases the copy rati o and pressing [ ] increases the r atio. z Press and hold down [ ] or [ ] to quickly advance through the ratios.
Chapter 2 43 Copying z If you select <MANUAL ADJUST> in step 2, use [ ] to decrease the density , or use [ ] to increase the density , then press [OK]. z If you select <AUTO ADJUST (A)> in step 2, the screen below appears on the LCD. Adjusting Image Qua lity Y ou can adjust t he image quality according to the document to be copied.
44 Chapter 2 Copying 3 Press [OK]. 4 Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying. z When the document wa s loaded on the Platen Glass: When the first sheet of document finishes to be scan ned, the message below is displayed.
Chapter 2 45 Copying Using Useful Copy Functions Spec ial Copy Y ou can copy in various layouts. 1 Prepare f or copying. See “Prepare for copying.” on page 40 . 2 Select the copy menu . (1) Press [Menu]. The SPECIAL COPY screen is displayed. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the copy function.
46 Chapter 2 Copying 2 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <2-ON-1>, then press [OK]. 3 Load the document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF . 4 S pe cify the page size and media type. See “Changing the Page Size and Media Type” on p age 37 . 5 S pe cify the necessary items.
Chapter 2 47 Copying 1 Display the S pecia l copy screen. See “S p ecial Copy” on page 45 . 2 Load the document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF . 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <4-ON-1>, then press [OK]. 4 Use [ ] o r [ ] to specify the layout pattern.
48 Chapter 2 Copying (A) Platen Glass (Place document face down) (B) 16 stickers Procedure: 1 Display the S pecia l copy screen. See “S p ecial Copy” on page 45 . 2 Load the document on the Platen Glass. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <STI CKER COPY>, then press [OK].
Chapter 2 49 Copying Procedure: 1 Display the S pecia l copy screen. See “S p ecial Copy” on page 45 . 2 Load the document on the Platen Glass. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <BORDERLESS COPY>, then press [OK]. 4 Use [ ] or [ ] to select the page size.
50 Chapter 2 Copying Procedure: 1 Display the S pecia l copy screen. See “S p ecial Copy” on page 45 . 2 Load the document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF . 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <IMAGE REPEA T>, then press [OK]. 4 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <AUTO> or <MANUAL>.
Chapter 2 51 Copying 11 Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying. Making Multiple Copies of an En tire Document (Collated copy) When making multiple copies of a document with more than one page you have th em delivered in sorted sets.
52 Chapter 2 Copying 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <COLLA T ED COPY>, then press [OK]. 4 S pe cify the page size and media type. See “Changing the Page Size and Media Type” on p age 37 . 5 S pe cify the necessary items. See “Changing the Copy Settings” on page 41 .
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 53 Printing Phot ographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Connecting a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder or mobile phone to the machine allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer .
54 Chapter 3 Printing Photographs Direct ly from a Compliant Device 1 Set up the machine. Refer to the Easy Setup Instr uctions to set up the machine and make it ready for printing. 2 T urn on the machine. See “T urning on the Machine” on page 18 .
Chapter 3 55 Printing Phot ographs Directly from a Compliant Device (3) T urn on and set up the device for direct printing. Either of the following icons will display on the LCD display of the device when the machine is correctly connected. A PictBridge compliant device.
56 Chapter 3 Printing Photographs Direct ly from a Compliant Device Y ou can select the page size, media type, borderless printing, and optimize on the printer when printing from a PictBridge compliant device . (1) T urn on the ma chine. (2) Press [Menu] to select <DEVICE SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
Chapter 3 57 Printing Phot ographs Directly from a Compliant Device *1 This paper is exclusively used to print photo st ickers. When printing on sticker paper , select 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm in “Paper size”. *2 This size can be selected only for Canon PictBri dge compatible devices (note that it cannot be selected for some models).
58 Chapter 3 Printing Photographs Direct ly from a Compliant Device About "Date/File No. prin t" Y ou cannot change this setting on this machine.
Chapter 3 59 Printing Phot ographs Directly from a Compliant Device A4 Photo Paper Pro A4 Photo Paper Plus Glossy A4 Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss A4 Glossy Photo Paper A4 Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" A4 Note z For the digital camera operation m ethod and tr oubleshoot ing, refer to your digital camera's manual.
Chapter 4 60 Chapter 4 Faxing Faxing Prep arin g Y our Machine fo r Fax Methods of Register ing Information in Y our Machine Y ou can se t the sending and receiving settings from the Operatio n Panel of the machine. Examples of Connecting the Mac hine T ypical examples of connecting the machine are d escribed below .
Chapter 4 61 Faxing z Connecting to an ISDN Line (F) ISDN line (G) T erminal adapter , etc. (H) Analog port (I) Computer For details on ISDN connection and settings, s ee the manuals supplied with your termin al adapter or dial-up router .
62 Chapter 4 Faxing Setting the T elephone Line T ype Before using your machine, make sure you se t the correct telephone line type for your telephone line.
Chapter 4 63 Faxing (A) Date and time of transmission (B) Y our fax/telephone number Y ou can select <FAX> or < TEL> to be printed in front of the number (See “TX TERMINAL ID” on page 94 ). (C) Y our name is printed. (D) The recipient’s name is print ed when sending from coded speed dialing.
64 Chapter 4 Faxing z Registering Y our Fax/T elephone Number and Name ( Sender Information) 1 Press [F AX], then press [Menu]. 2 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <U SER SETTINGS>, then press [OK]. 3 Use [ ] o r [ ] to select <UNIT TEL NUMBER>. 4 Press [OK].
Chapter 4 65 Faxing Registering Coded S peed Dialing Coded speed dialing allows you to dial fax /telephone number s by simply pressing [Coded Dial]. First, you register a fax/telephone number for coded speed dialing, then to dial the number , simply press [Coded Dial] and enter the tw o-digit code assigned to that nu mber .
66 Chapter 4 Faxing z Changing or Deleting a Code d Speed Dialing z T o change a registered number: (1) Follow the procedures from step 1 to 4 under “R egistering Coded S peed Dialing”. (2) Press and hold [ ] to delet e the registered number . (3) Use the numeric buttons to enter the new number .
Chapter 4 67 Faxing YES: Prints the list with the destination name (DESTINA T ION ID) in alphabetical order . NO : Prints the list with the numerical o rder in ascending order .
68 Chapter 4 Faxing 12 Use the numeric buttons to enter the time (in 24-hour format) when summer time starts. Precede single digit with a zero. 13 Press [OK] three times. 14 Use [ ] or [ ] to select the month when summer time ends. 15 Press [OK] two times.
Chapter 4 69 Faxing 2 Use the numeric buttons to enter a charac ter . Pre ss the button repeatedly un til the character you want appears. z T o enter successive characte rs from the same numeric butt on: Press the numeric button, press [ ], t hen press the same num eric button again.
70 Chapter 4 Faxing SP indicates a space. Summary of Report s and Lists The table below shows the reports and list s that c an be printed from your machine. Refer to th e pages indicated for more details. ACTIVITY REPORT The machine is factory-set to print an ACTIVI TY R EPORT after every 20 transactions.
Chapter 4 71 Faxing z Printing the ACTIVITY REPORT 1 Press [F AX], then press [Menu]. 2 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <PRNT REPOR T/LIST>, then press [OK]. 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <ACTIVITY REPORT>, then press [OK]. The ACTIVITY REPORT is prin ted.
72 Chapter 4 Faxing Before Sending Faxes The machine enables you to adjust the resolution and scan contrast to suit the type of document. z Adjusting the Image Q uality (F ax Resolu tion) Y ou can adjust t he image quality (fax resoluti on) of the docum ent you send.
Chapter 4 73 Faxing 2 Use [ ] or [ ] to select the resolution. 3 Press [OK]. z Adjusting the Scan Contrast Contrast is the degree of difference between li ght and dark. Increasing the contrast setting further blackens dark areas and whitens bright areas.
74 Chapter 4 Faxing 4 Dial the recipient’s number (DESTINA TION NUMBER) using the numeric buttons or coded speed dialing. 5 Press [Color] for color sending, or [Black] for black & white sending . z When the document wa s loaded on the Platen Glass: (1) When the following message is displayed, load the next page on the Platen Glass.
Chapter 4 75 Faxing 1 Connect a telephone to your machine if yo u want to talk to the recipient before sending a document. 2 Load the document in the ADF . 3 Press [F AX]. 4 Adjust the settings for your document as necessary . 5 Y ou can lift the handset if an answeri ng machine is connected to the machine.
76 Chapter 4 Faxing 2 Use the numeric buttons to enter the two-di git code (00-39) assigned to the number you want to dial, then press [OK]. Redialing a Busy Number There are two methods of redialing: Ma n ual redialing and Au tomatic redialing.
Chapter 4 77 Faxing 2 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <MEMORY REFERENCE>. 3 Press [OK] two times. The MEMORY LIST is printed. z Printing or Deleting a Document in Memory 1 Press [F AX], then press [Menu]. 2 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <MEMORY REFERENCE>.
78 Chapter 4 Faxing (A) T ransaction number (TX/RX NO.) z A transaction number between 0001 and 4999 is a d ocument being sent. z A transaction number between 5001 and 9999 is a d ocument being received. (B) Marks before the transaction number z No mark indicates a black & white document.
Chapter 4 79 Faxing Paper Size and T ype Load A4- or letter-size plain paper in the Auto Sheet Fe eder or Cassette when you print the fax. Step1 Load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder (See “Loading the Print Med ia in the Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 27 ).
80 Chapter 4 Faxing Receive Modes Select the receive mode according to your needs. z If Y ou W ant to Receiv e Only Faxes Automatica lly with Y our Machine, or Y ou Have a Dedicated T elephone Line for Fax Use Only: z Select <F AX ONL Y MODE >.
Chapter 4 81 Faxing z If Y ou Want to Receive V oice Messages on Y our Answering Machine and Receive Faxe s Automatica lly: z Select <ANS.MACHINE MODE>. Adjusting The Answering Machin e Adjust your answering machine as follows: • S et the answering machine to answer on th e first or second ring.
82 Chapter 4 Faxing call, the length of time the machine rings when it is a voice call, and the action the machine must take if no one answers a voice call. z If Y ou Have Subscribed to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detec tion (DRPD) Service with Y our T elephone Company (US and Canada only): z Select <D RPD>.
Chapter 4 83 Faxing 4 Press [OK]. The receive mode will be displayed on the bottom left of the LCD. (A) Receive mode Canceling Receiving Press [S top /Reset] and follow any instructions on the LCD.
Chapter 5 84 Chapter 5 Printing from Your Comput er Printing from Y our Computer This section describes the basic printing proc edure , taking the steps to print documents as an example. Printing with Windows 1 Press [ON/OFF] to tu rn on the machine. See “T urning on the Machine” on page 18 .
Chapter 5 85 Printing from Your Compu ter (3) Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. The [Main] tab of the [Printing Preferences] screen is displayed. 6 S pe cify the required settings. (1) Click [Media T ype] to select the type of media loaded in the machine.
86 Chapter 5 Printing from Your Comput er 7 Click [Print] or [OK]. The machine starts printing. Printing with Macintosh 1 Press [ON/OFF] to tu rn on the machine. See “T urning on the Machine” on page 18 . 2 Load the paper on the machine. Note z T o confirm the page size, click on the [Page Setup] tab.
Chapter 5 87 Printing from Your Compu ter See “Loading Paper” on page 22 . 3 Ensure that the prop er paper source is sel ected. When the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp (A) lights, paper is fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder . When the Cassette Lamp (B) lights, paper is fed from the Cassette.
88 Chapter 5 Printing from Your Comput er 7 Click [Print]. The machine starts printing. Note z This section describes the procedure for selecting [Paper Feed Switch] from [ Paper Source]. For a detailed description of the [Paper Sour ce] settings, refer to the Printer D river Guide .
Chapter 6 Chapter 6 89 Scanning Images Scanning Images This section describes how to scan images. About Scanning Images Y ou can scan images from the machine into a computer , a nd save them in JPEG , TIFF , or Bit map format. Then you can process that data by using t he supplied application software to create original images.
90 Chapter 6 Scanning Images Scanning from an Application Sof tware Y ou can scan an image from TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows XP only) compliant application sof tware and use the image in that applicatio n software. This procedure varies depending on the application software.
Chapter 7 Chapter 7 91 Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Settings This section describes the procedure to change the settings on <DEVICE SETTINGS>, taking the steps to specify <EXTENDED AMOUNT> as an example.
92 Chapter 7 Changing the Machine Setting s EXTENDED AMOUNT Selects the amount of image that extends off the paper when printing in Borderless (full). AUTO FEED SWITCH If the Auto Sheet Feeder or Casset te runs out of paper , the paper source automatically switches to the other one.
Chapter 7 93 Changing the Machine Settings Selects <MANUAL MODE> receive mode. z ANS.MACHINE MODE Selects <ANS.MACHINE MODE> receive mode. MEMOR Y REFERENCE z PRINT MEMOR Y LIST Prints the MEMOR Y LIST . z PRINT DOCUMENT Selects a document stored in memory and prints it.
94 Chapter 7 Changing the Machine Setting s Enables/disables the summer time setting. If you select <ON>, you can select additio nal sub-settings (This setting is not ava il able in some countries and regions) . z UNIT TEL NUMBER Enters the fax/telephone number printed on faxes you send.
Chapter 7 95 Changing the Machine Settings Enables/disables Error Co rrection Mode ( ECM) sending. z P AUSE TIME Selects the pause length when you press [Redial/Pause]. z AUTO REDIAL Enables/disables automatic redialing. z TX ST ART SPEED Selects the speed at which the machine starts transmitting.
96 Chapter 7 Changing the Machine Setting s z MAN/AUTO SWITCH If you select <MANUAL MODE> or <ANS. MACHINE MODE> as the receive mode, enables/disables the machine to switch to fa x receive mo de after ringing for a specified length of time.
Chapter 7 97 Changing the Machine Settings SA VE CONFIG Saves the settings for the Settings screen. LOAD CONFIG Loads the settings for the Settings screen that were saved.
Chapter 8 98 Chapter 8 Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink T ank When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The machine will not print if the wrong type o f ink tank is used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position. The machine uses the following ink tanks.
Chapter 8 99 Routine Maintenance Knowing When to Replace Ink T ank It is necessary to identify the empty ink tank by checking the message displayed on the LCD a nd replace it. The message <INK LOW> appears on the LCD when the ink level becomes low during printing.
100 Chapte r 8 Routine Maintenance (A) Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray if it does not open automatically . 3 Open the Inner Co ver . 4 Push the tab (A) and remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing red fast. Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B).
Chapter 8 101 Routine Maintenance 5 Prepare a replacement tank. (1) Remove the new ink tank from its p ackaging, then pull the orange tape (A) toward the arrow so that the protective film does not r e main on the air hole (C). Then remove th e film (B).
102 Chapte r 8 Routine Maintenance 6 Install the ink tank. (1) Install the ink tank into the Print Head. (2) Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. (3) Ensure that the ink tank clicks into place and then its lamp light s red (A).
Chapter 8 103 Routine Maintenance 8 Slowly close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). When Printing Becomes Fain t or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remain s in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are probably clogg ed.
104 Chapte r 8 Routine Maintenance z If the ruled lines are shif ted Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head nozzles and to verify Print Head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrec t.
Chapter 8 105 Routine Maintenance (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select <NOZZLE CHECK> and then press [OK]. The nozzle check pattern is printed. 4 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 105 .
106 Chapte r 8 Routine Maintenance 3 Check the status of the Print Head. After Print Head cleaning finishes, the nozzle check confirmation screen is displayed. Print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the Print Head nozzles are clean. See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 104 .
Chapter 8 107 Routine Maintenance Print Head alignment is performed automatically . However , you can align the Print Head manually if the results of automatic Print Head alignment are not satisfactory (See “Adjusting the Print H ead Manually” on page 1 17 ).
108 Chapte r 8 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the ADF Wipe off any paper dust from the inside of the Feed er Cover as illustrated by gray colored part, with a soft, clean, lint-free and dry cloth. Cleaning the Roller (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed pr operly .
Chapter 8 109 Routine Maintenance 4 Repeat step 3 two times. 5 Press the Open button to open the Paper Output Tray , and open up and set the extension by pressing dow n the hollow on the front side. 6 Load three or more of A4- or Letter-sized paper in the paper source you selected in step 2.
110 Chapte r 8 Routine Maintenance If the printed paper is smudged, clean the inside of the machine again. If the problem remains after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine may be stained. Clean them up. See “Cleaning the ADF” on page 108 .
Chapter 9 Chapter 9 111 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you ma y encounter when using the machine.
112 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting z “ScanGear MP Won't S tart” on page 141 z “Computer S tops Operating During Scanning” on page 143 z “Scan Quality is Poor (Poor Image Displayed on the Mo.
Chapter 9 113 Troubleshooting When an error occurs in printing such as the printe r is out of paper or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically . T ake t he appropriate action described in the message. The message may vary depending on the version of your Window s operating system.
114 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting CHECK INK U041 The ink has run out (The lamp on the ink tank flashes). Replace the ink tank, and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the [OK] with the ink tank inst alled.
Chapter 9 115 Troubleshooting CLEAR DOC. [O K] STOP DOC CLR [STOP] Documents remain in the ADF . Press [OK] to eject documents and press [Stop/Reset] to stop ejecting. T o continue scanning, ope rate on the application. The scanning from the ADF may not be supported depending on your application software.
116 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting INCOMP A TIBLE CAMERA DISCONNECT CAMERA CABLE Disconnect the camera cable, and reconnect it. Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the camera.
Chapter 9 117 Troubleshooting Note Adjusting the Print Head Manua lly If the Automatic Print Head Alignment does not wor k or if you wish to adjust the print heads manually , follow the procedure below. 1. Press [ON/OFF ] to turn on the machine, and then load two sheets of A4/Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette.
118 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Fax Related Mes sages Message Action BUSY/NO SIGNAL The telephone number you dialed is busy . T ry dialing again after waiting for a moment. See “Redialing a Busy Number” on page 76 . The fax number dialed was incorrect.
Chapter 9 119 Troubleshooting Cannot See the Display on the LCD Ink Does Not Come Out/Printi ng is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White S treaks/Straig ht Lines are Misaligned/ Cannot Print to End of Job Cause Action Cannot see the display on the LCD. The machine is not powered on.
120 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Incorrect media type When printing directly from a digital camera, on the operation panel, confirm that the <TYPE> selected matches the paper loaded. When printing from a computer, check the following. On the [Main] tab of the printer driver , ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded.
Chapter 9 121 Troubleshooting Unnecessary print jobs are queued./ Computer problems Restart your computer . It may solve the problem. Delete an undesired print job, if there is any . Use Canon IJ St atus Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in Macintosh for the deletion.
122 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting When Copying Back of Paper is Smudge d/Paper Does Not Feed Properly/Printed Su rface is Scratched The size of the print data is too large. Check the size of the print data. For Windows XP and W indows 2000, if the size of the data is too large, p a rt of it may be lost.
Chapter 9 123 Troubleshooting Cause Action Inside of the machine is dirty . If the inside of the machine is dirty , printed paper may be smudged. Follow the steps described below to clean the inside of the machine. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, then remove any p ape r from the Auto Sheet Feeder .
124 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Paper Feed Roller is dirty . Follow the steps described below to clean the Paper Feed Rollers. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers consumes them, so perform this procedure only when necessary . 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, then remove any p ape r from the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette.
Chapter 9 125 Troubleshooting Thick paper is used. If you set the machine to prevent paper abrasion, the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper is widened. If the printing surface is abraded even with the media type set correctly to match the loaded paper , set the machine to prevent paper abrasion.
126 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Paper Curls/Ink Blot s Inner Cover is not closed completely . Close the Inner Cover completely . Paper does not feed properly if the Inner Cover is even slightly open. The media type is not selected correctly in the printer driver.
Chapter 9 127 Troubleshooting Paper Jams The media type is not selected correctly on the Operation Panel. Ensure that the media type selected on the operation panel matches that of the paper loaded. Cause Action Paper jams in the Paper Output Slot/ Auto Sheet Feeder .
128 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Paper jams inside the machine (T ransport Unit). Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Open the Rear Cover. 2. When you can see the jammed paper , slowly pull the paper out. Be careful not to touch the components inside the machine.
Chapter 9 129 Troubleshooting Paper jams inside the machine (Duplex T ransport Section). Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Remove the Cassette. If the paper is loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder , remove the p aper from the Auto Sheet Feeder .
130 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Document Jams Landscape 101.6 x 152.4 mm / 4" x 6" media loaded in the Cassette jams inside the machine. Load 101.6 x 152.4 mm / 4" x 6" me dia in the portrait orientation regardless of the print direction.
Chapter 9 131 Troubleshooting Document jams in the ADF (Document T ray). 4. Raise the paper release lever (A) then remove the jammed page from under the roller to the Feeder Cover side.
132 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting 6. Lower the paper release lever (A) then close the Feeder Cover . z If documents remain in the ADF after pressing [S top/Reset] during scanning, press [OK]. The remaining document is automatically fed out. z When rescanning the document after clearing the error , rescan it from the first page.
Chapter 9 133 Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly from the Digit al Camera The following are the possible e rrors that may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder*, and the c ountermeasures to eliminate them.
134 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting No paper/Paper Error z Load paper in either the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette which you have selected with the [Feed Switch] on the machine, and select "Continue" * in the display on your camera. z The camera does not support the page size that is selected on this machine.
Chapter 9 135 Troubleshooting * T o resume printing, you can press [OK] on the machine instead of selecting Continue. Cannot Inst all the MP Drivers No Ink Y ou can check the machine status according to the way the ink lamps (red) flash. Check the status of each lamp and take the appropriate action to clear the error .
136 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Cause Action Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen Reinstall the MP Drivers. 1. Click [Cancel] on the [Printer Connection] screen. 2. Click [Start Over] on the [Inst allation Failure] screen. 3. Click [Back] on the screen that appears next.
Chapter 9 137 Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Printing Speed is Slow/USB 2.0 Hi- Speed Connection Does Not W ork When Y ou Connect to a Compute r Running Windows XP , the S.
138 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Problems Receiving Faxes Cannot Receive a Fax/Can not Print a Fax * LGL may not be available dependi ng on the country of purchase. Cause Action The machine is not on. z Y ou cannot receive faxes if the power is turned off.
Chapter 9 139 Troubleshooting Cannot Receive Faxes Auto matically *1 This setting is only available in US and Canada. *2 This setting is not availabl e in some countries and regions. Machine D oes Not Swi tch Automati cally betwe en V o ice and Fa x Calls *1 This setting is only available in US and Canada.
140 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Problems Sending Faxes Cannot Send a Fax Cannot Send a Fax Clea rly Cause Action The machine is not on. z Y ou cannot send faxes if the power is turned off. z Press [ON/OFF] to turn the power on. See “Turning the Machine ON and OFF” on page 18 .
Chapter 9 141 Troubleshooting Repeated Errors Occur When Y ou Send a Fax T elephone Problems Cannot Dial T elephone Disconnect s During a Call Problems Scanning Scanner W on't W ork ScanGear M P Won't St art The document is not loaded with the side to be scanned face down.
142 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Scanner is not selected in the application software. In the application software, select this machine in [Select Source] or [Import] under the [File] menu. Example: Presto! PageManager Display may differ depending on your operating system.
Chapter 9 143 Troubleshooting Computer S top s Operating During Sc anning Scan Quality is Poor (Poor Image Displayed on the Monitor) Cause Action Output Resolution set too high. Reboot the computer, lower the Output Resolution and rescan. The hard disk does not have enough available space.
144 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Part s of Image Missing or Surrounded by Ext ra White Areas T rouble Scanning with Multi-Scan or Multi- Crop Function Slow Scanning Sp eed "There is not enough memory ." Message is Displayed Cause Action Scan area was specified larger than the original.
Chapter 9 145 Troubleshooting Scanned Image not Displayed Properly T rouble scanning with MP Navigator Image position and size incorre ct when scanning from the machin e's operation p.
146 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting An Error Message Ap pears on the Screen Service Error 5 100 is Displayed Writing Error/Output E rror/Communication Error Cause Action Movement of the Print Head Holder is blocked.
Chapter 9 147 Troubleshooting When an Error is Displayed Rega rding Automatic Duplex Printing Error No.: 300 is Displayed MP Drivers is not installed properly . Uninstall then reinstall the MP Drivers. 1. Click [Start], and select [All Programs] (or [Programs]), the name of your machine, and [Uninstall].
148 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting Error No.: 1700 is Displayed Error No.: 1851 is Displayed Error No.: 1856 is Displayed The name of the machine being used is not selected in the [Printer] pull- down menu of the [Print] dialog box. Select [MP530] from the [Printer] pull-down menu in the [Print] dialog box of the printer driver .
Chapter 9 149 Troubleshooting Error No.: 2001 is Displayed Error No.: 2500 is Displayed For Windows Users If Y ou Cannot Re solve the Problem If you cannot resolve the problem with any of the wo rkaro unds in this chapter , ple ase contact the Canon Customer Care Center.
150 Chapte r 9 Troubleshooting z Details of the problem z What you tried to solve the problem, and what happened Note If the machine emits any unusual sound, smoke, or odor , turn it off immediately . Unplug the power cord from the outlet and contact the Canon Customer Care Center .
Chapter 10 Chapter 10 151 Appendix Appendix Printing Area T o ensure the best print quality , the machine allows a margin along each edge of media. The actual printable area will be the area without these margins. By selecting Bor derless Printing*, printing with no margins is possible.
152 Chapter 10 Appendix Letter , Legal Envelopes Printable area Recommended printing area Size Printable Area (wid th x height) Letter 8.0" x 10.
Chapter 10 153 Appendix How to Read the On-screen Manuals The on-screen manuals are manuals to be viewed on your computer. Read these manuals for detailed information on usage of the machine that is not mentioned in this document, troubleshooting, or usage of the applicat ion softwares supplied with the Setup CD-ROM, etc.
154 Chapter 10 Appendix z Deleting the Prin ter Driver Guide The Printer Driver Guide is deleted when the printer driver is deleted. z Deleting the User’ s Guide and th e Photo App lication Guide (1) Select [Applications] from the [Go] menu. (2) Double-click the [Canon Utilities] fol der , and then the [IJ Manual] folder.
Chapter 10 155 Appendix S pecifications General S pecifications Printing resolution 9600 * x 2400 dpi. max. * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1 / 9600 inch at minimum. Print speed * *Print speed may vary with the content of the document and the processing speed of the host computer .
156 Chapter 10 Appendix Copy Specifications Copy speed *Based on Canon standard pattern. Copy speed may vary depending on document complexity , copy mode, page coverage and the number of copies. Black & white: <Fast> mode approx. 28 cpm Color: <Fast> mode approx.
Chapter 10 157 Appendix Networking Automatic reception Automatic fax/tel switchover DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection) Remote reception by telephone (Default ID: 25) Non-ring reception ECM deac.
158 Chapter 10 Appendix Camera Direct Print (Can on Bubble Jet Direct) Compatible p aper Card #1 (Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) Card #2 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy , Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Glossy Photo Paper , or Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use” 4" x 6" / 101.
Chapter 10 159 Appendix *1 For updated compatibility , visit our w ebsite. *2 Operation can only be guaranteed on a computer with built- in USB or USB 2.0 Hi-S peed port and pre-installed Windows XP , 2000, Me or 98. *3 Including compatible processors.
160 Chapter 10 Appendix Users in the U.S.A. Pre-Inst allation Requirements for MP530 A. Location Supply a suitable t able, cabinet, or desk for t he machine. See the Appendix for the machine’s specific dimensions and weight. B. Order Information 1. Only a single telephone line (t ouch-tone or rotary) should be used.
Chapter 10 161 Appendix This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company . Connectio n to party lines is subjected to state tarif fs.
162 Chapter 10 Appendix Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limi ts are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a resident ial inst allation.
Chapter 10 163 Appendix Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED W ARRANTY --- (USA Only) The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to the new or refurbished Canonbrand product (“Pr oduct ”) packaged with this limited warranty , when purchased and used in the United S tates only .
164 Chapter 10 Appendix NO IMPLIED W ARRANTY , INCLUD ING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES T O THE PRODUCT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPR.
Chapter 10 165 Appendix CART ON, AND BE SURE TO RET AIN YOU R PRINTHEAD AND INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND T ANK(S). InstantExchange Service expedites, usual ly by the second business day , the exchange of a defective Product with a replacement Product, which w ill normally be shipped the same day if your request for this service is by 3 p.
166 Chapter 10 Appendix Users in Canada Pre-Inst allation Requirem ent s for Canon Facsimile Equipment A. Location Supply a suitable t able, cabinet, or desk for t he machine. See the Appendix for the machine’s specific dimensions and weight. B. Order Information 1.
Chapter 10 167 Appendix L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface télép honiq ue.
168 Chapter 10 Appendix Users in New Zealand The grant of a T elepermit for any item of term inal equipment indicates only that T elecom has accepted that the item complies with the mini mum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product b y T elecom, nor does it provide any sort of warra nty .
169 Index Index Symbols (-) and (+) button 17 A ACTIVITY REPORT 70 printing 71 ADF (Auto Docu ment Feede r) 12 Alarm Lamp 16 Appendix 15 1 Auto Sheet Feeder 12 Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp 17 B Back butt on.
170 Index Loading Paper auto sheet feeder 27 cassette 31 recommended pa per and require ments 22 M Maintenance cleaning y our machine 107 Memory checking a document’s deta ils in 77 deleting a do cu.
171 Index TX (Transmis sion) REP ORT 70 printing 71 U USB Port 15 USER’S DATA LIST 70 printing 71.
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