Page 1: Online Manual
MG7100 series Online Manual Printing Copying English...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Printing............Printing from a Computer.
Page 3 Canon IJ Status Monitor Description........
Page 4 Using Web Service Printing..........212 Notice for Web Service Printing.
Page 5: Printing
Printing Printing from a Computer Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photo Data Using the Slide Show Function Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Documents (PDF File) Saved on a Memory Card About Disc Label Printing Using Web Service Printing...
Page 6: Printing From A Computer
Printing from a Computer Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver)
Page 7: Printing With Application Software That You Are Using (Printer Driver)
Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) Printing with Easy Setup Basic Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Overview of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Description Updating the MP Drivers...
Page 8: Printing With Easy Setup
Printing with Easy Setup This section describes the simple procedure for setting the Quick Setup tab so that you can carry out appropriate printing on this machine. Check that the machine is turned on Load paper on the machine Open the printer driver setup window Select a frequently used profile In Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab, select a printing profile suited...
Page 9 Important The print quality settings that can be selected may differ depending on a printing profile. Check the paper source Check that Paper Source is set to Cassette. Important The paper size determines whether the upper or lower cassette is used. The cassette to be used is displayed below Paper Source.
Page 10 Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document is printed with settings that match your purpose. Important When you select the Always Print with Current Settings check box, all settings specified on the Quick Setup, Main, and Page Setup tabs are saved, and you can print with the same settings from the next time as well.
Page 11: Setting The Media Type With The Printer Driver
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Photo Paper Glossy <GP-501/GP-601> Glossy Photo Paper Matte Photo Paper <MP-101> Matte Photo Paper Canon genuine papers (Business Letter Printing) Media name <Model No.> Media Type in the printer driver High Resolution Paper <HR-101N> High Resolution Paper Canon genuine papers (Original Products) Media name <Model No.>...
Page 12: Various Printing Methods
Various Printing Methods Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Stapling Margin Execute Borderless Printing Fit-to-Page Printing Scaled Printing Page Layout Printing Tiling/Poster Printing Booklet Printing Duplex Printing Stamp/Background Printing Registering a Stamp Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Setting Up Envelope Printing Printing on Postcards...
Page 13: Setting A Page Size And Orientation
Setting a Page Size and Orientation The paper size and orientation are essentially determined by the application software. When the page size and orientation set for Page Size and Orientation on the Page Setup tab are same as those set with the application software, you do not need to select them on the Page Setup tab.
Page 14 Note If Normal-size is selected for Page Layout, then Automatically reduce large document that the printer cannot output is displayed. Normally, you can leave the Automatically reduce large document that the printer cannot output check box checked. During printing, if you do not want to reduce large documents that cannot be printed on the printer, uncheck the check box.
Page 15: Setting The Number Of Copies And Printing Order
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order The procedure for specifying the number of copies and printing order is as follows: You can also set the number of copies on the Quick Setup tab. Open the printer driver setup window Specify the number of copies to be printed For Copies on the Page Setup tab, specify the number of copies to be printed.
Page 16 • Print from Last Page: /Collate: • Print from Last Page: /Collate: Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the specified number of copies will be printed with the specified printing order. Important When the application software that you used to create the document has the same function, specify the settings on the printer driver.
Page 17 These settings can be used in combination with Normal-size, Borderless, Fit-to-Page, Scaled, Page Layout, and Duplex Printing.
Page 18: Setting The Stapling Margin
Setting the Stapling Margin The procedure for setting the staple side and the margin width is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Specify the side to be stapled Check the position of the stapling margin from Stapling Side on the Page Setup tab. The printer analyzes the Orientation and Page Layout settings, and automatically selects the best staple position.
Page 19 Note The printer automatically reduces the print area depending on the staple position margin. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified staple side and margin width. Important Stapling Side and Specify Margin...
Page 20: Execute Borderless Printing
Execute Borderless Printing The borderless printing function allows you to print data without any margin by enlarging the data so that it extends slightly off the paper. In standard printing, margins are created around the document area. However, in borderless printing function, these margins are not created.
Page 21 Click OK when the confirmation message appears. When a message prompting you to change the media type appears, select a media type from the list and click OK. Check the paper size Check the Page Size list. When you want to change it, select another page size from the list.
Page 22 Note When Plain Paper is selected for Media Type on the Main tab, borderless printing is not recommended. Therefore, the message for media selection appears. When you are using plain paper for test printing, select Plain Paper, and click OK. Expanding the Range of the Document to Print Setting a large amount of extension allows you to perform borderless printing with no problems.
Page 23: Fit-To-Page Printing
Fit-to-Page Printing The procedure for printing a document that is automatically enlarged or reduced to fit the page size to be used is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Set fit-to-page printing Select Fit-to-Page from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. Select the paper size of the document Using Page Size, select the page size that is set with your application software.
Page 24 reduced. When the Printer Paper Size is larger than the Page Size, the page image will be enlarged. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be enlarged or reduced to fit to the page size.
Page 25: Scaled Printing
Scaled Printing The procedure for printing a document with pages enlarged or reduced is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Set scaled printing Select Scaled from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. Select the paper size of the document Using Page Size, select the page size that is set with your application software.
Page 26 When the printer paper size is smaller than the Page Size, the page image will be reduced. When the printer paper size is larger than the Page Size, the page image will be enlarged. • Specify a scaling factor Directly type in a value into the Scaling box. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver.
Page 27 Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be printed with the specified scale. Important When the application software which you used to create the original has the scaled printing function, configure the settings on your application software. You do not need to configure the same setting in the printer driver.
Page 28: Page Layout Printing
Page Layout Printing The page layout printing function allows you to print more than one page image on a single sheet of paper. The procedure for performing page layout printing is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Set page layout printing Select Page Layout from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab.
Page 29 If necessary, click Specify..., specify the following settings in the Page Layout Printing dialog box, and click OK. Pages To change the number of pages to be printed on a single sheet of paper, select the number of pages from the list. Page Order To change the page arrangement order, select a placement method from the list.
Page 30: Tiling/Poster Printing
Tiling/Poster Printing The tiling/poster printing function allows you to enlarge image data, divide it into several pages, and print these pages on separate sheets of paper. You can also paste the pages together to create a large print like a poster. The procedure for performing tiling/poster printing is as follows: Setting Tiling/Poster Printing Open the...
Page 31 Select the size of the paper loaded in the machine from the Printer Paper Size list. This completes the setup for dividing the document into 2 and performing tiling/poster printing. Set the number of image divisions and the pages to be printed If necessary, click Specify..., specify the following settings in the Tiling/Poster Printing dialog box, and then click OK.
Page 32 Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the document will be divided into several pages during printing. Printing Only Specific Pages If ink becomes faint or runs out during printing, you can reprint only the specific pages by following the procedure below: Set the print range In the settings preview on the left of the Page Setup tab, click the pages that do not...
Page 33 Important Since tiling/poster printing enlarges the document when printing it, the print results may become coarse.
Page 34: Booklet Printing
Booklet Printing The booklet printing function allows you to print data for a booklet. Data is printed on both sides of the paper. This type of printing ensures that pages can be collated properly, in page number order, when the printed sheets are folded and stapled at the center. The procedure for performing booklet printing is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window...
Page 35 Click Specify... and specify the following settings in the Booklet Printing dialog box, and then click OK. Margin for stapling Select which side should the stapling margin be on when the booklet is completed. Insert blank page To leave one side of a sheet blank, check the check box, and select the page to be left blank.
Page 36: Duplex Printing
Duplex Printing The procedure for printing data on both sides of a sheet of paper is as follows: You can also set duplex printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab. Performing Automatic Duplex Printing You can perform the duplex printing without having to turn over the paper. Open the printer driver setup window Set automatic duplex printing...
Page 37 When you perform duplex printing, the print area of the document becomes slightly narrower than usual and the document may not fit on one page. Click Print Area Setup..., select one of the following process methods, and then click Use normal-size printing Print without reducing the page.
Page 38 Select the layout Select Normal-size, Fit-to-Page, Scaled, or Page Layout from the Page Layout list. Specify the side to be stapled The best Stapling Side is selected automatically from the Orientation and Page Layout settings. To change the setting, select another stapling side from the list. Set the margin width If necessary, click Specify Margin...
Page 39 • Letter 8.5"x11" 22x28cm, A5, A4, B5, Hagaki 100x148mm After printing the front page, there is an ink drying wait time before starting to print the back page (Operation stops temporarily). Do not touch the paper during this time. You can change the ink drying wait time at Custom Settings on the Maintenance tab.
Page 40: Stamp/Background Printing
Stamp/Background Printing Stamp or Background may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments are used. The Stamp function allows you to print a stamp text or a bitmap over or behind document data. It also allows you to print date, time and user name. The Background function allows you to print a light illustration behind the document data.
Page 41 Note With the XPS printer driver, the Stamp/Background... button has become the Stamp... button and only the stamp function can be used. Select a stamp Check the Stamp check box, and select the stamp to be used from the list. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the Page Setup tab.
Page 42 Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified stamp. Printing a Background Two bitmap files are pre-registered as samples. Open the printer driver setup window Click Stamp/Background... on the Page Setup tab The Stamp/Background dialog box opens.
Page 43 Related Topics Registering a Stamp Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background...
Page 44: Registering A Stamp
Registering a Stamp This feature may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments are used. You can create and register a new stamp. You can also change and re-register some of the settings of an existing stamp. Unnecessary stamps can be deleted at any time. The procedure for registering a new stamp is as follows: Registering a New Stamp Open the...
Page 45 Note With the XPS printer driver, the Stamp/Background... button has become the Stamp... button and only the stamp function can be used. Click Define Stamp... The Stamp Settings dialog box opens. Configure the stamp while viewing the preview window • Stamp tab Select Text, Bitmap, or Date/Time/User Name that matches your purpose for Stamp Type.
Page 46 Important Stamp Text appears grayed out and is unavailable when Date/Time/User Name is selected. • Placement tab Select the stamp position from the Position list. You can also select Custom from the Position list and specify coordinates for X-Position and Y-Position. You can also change the stamp position by dragging the stamp in the preview window.
Page 47 Click Save overwrite on the Save settings tab. When you want to save the stamp with a different title, type a new title in the Title box and click Save. Click OK when the confirmation message appears. Complete the setup Click OK.
Page 48: Registering Image Data To Be Used As A Background
Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background This feature may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments are used. You can select a bitmap file (.bmp) and register it as a new background. You can also change and register some of the settings of an existing background.
Page 49 Note With the XPS printer driver, the Stamp/Background... button has become the Stamp... button and Background cannot be used. Click Select Background... The Background Settings dialog box opens. Select the image data to be registered to the background Click Select File..Select the target bitmap file (.bmp), and then click Open. Specify the following settings while viewing the preview window Layout Method Select how the background image data is to be placed.
Page 50 Note Spaces, tabs, and returns cannot be entered at the beginning or end of a title. Complete the setup Click OK, then it returns to Stamp/Background dialog box. The registered title appears in the Background list. Changing and Registering Some Background Settings Select the background for which the settings are to be changed Select the Background check box in the Stamp/Background dialog box.
Page 51 Complete the setup Click OK, then it returns to Stamp/Background dialog box.
Page 52: Setting Up Envelope Printing
Setting Up Envelope Printing If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information. The procedure for performing envelope printing is as follows: Load envelope on the machine...
Page 53 To hide the guide messages, check the Do not show this message again check box. To show the guide again, click the View Printer Status button on the Maintenance tab, and start the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Then click Envelope Printing from Display Guide Message of the Option menu to...
Page 54: Printing On Postcards
Printing on Postcards This section describes the procedure for postcard printing. Load postcard on the machine Open the printer driver setup window Select commonly used settings Display the Quick Setup tab, and for Commonly Used Settings, select Standard. Select the media type For Media Type, select Hagaki A, Ink Jet Hagaki, Hagaki K, or Hagaki.
Page 55 To display guide messages again, open the Maintenance tab and click View Printer Status to start the Canon IJ status monitor. On the Option menu, choose Display Guide Message and click Hagaki Printing to enable the setting.
Page 56: Displaying The Print Results Before Printing
Displaying the Print Results before Printing If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Preview" with "Canon IJ XPS Preview" when reading this information. You can display and check the print result before printing. The procedure for displaying the print result before printing is as follows: You can also set the print results display on the Quick Setup tab.
Page 57: Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)
Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) You can specify the height and width of paper when its size cannot be selected from the Page Size. Such a paper size is called "custom size." The procedure for specifying a custom size is as follows: You can also set a custom size in Printer Paper Size on the Quick Setup tab.
Page 58 Set the custom paper size Specify Units, and enter the Width and Height of the paper to be used. Then click Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified paper size. Important Printing may be disabled depending on the size of the specified user-defined media.
Page 59: Editing The Print Document Or Reprinting From The Print History
History This function is unavailable when the standard IJ printer driver is used. In the Canon IJ XPS preview window, you can edit the print document or retrieve the document print history to print the document. The procedure for using the Canon IJ XPS Preview is as follows:...
Page 60 Check the Preview before printing check box on the Main tab. Complete the setup Click OK. The Canon IJ XPS Preview will start and the print result will be displayed before printing. Editing print documents and print pages • Combining print documents You can combine multiple print documents to form a single document.
Page 61 Check the preview before printing. Depending on the print settings of the print document, some functions may not be available in the Canon IJ XPS preview. Note You can rename Document Name to any name.
Page 62 Click Print. When you execute print, the printer uses the specified settings to print the data. Reprinting from the Print History When you click Save Print History on the File menu to enable the setting, the document printed from the preview is saved, and you can reprint the document with the same settings. Displaying the print history Open the printer driver setup...
Page 63: Changing The Print Quality And Correcting Image Data
Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Adjusting Tone Specifying Color Correction Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Printing with ICC Profiles Interpreting the ICC Profile Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)
Page 64: Setting The Print Quality Level (Custom)
Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) The print quality level can be set in the Custom. The procedure for setting the print quality level is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Select the print quality On the Main tab, select Custom for Print Quality, and click Set..The Custom dialog box opens.
Page 65 Important Certain print quality levels cannot be selected depending on the settings of Media Type. Related Topics Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast...
Page 66: Printing A Color Document In Monochrome
Printing a Color Document in Monochrome The procedure for printing a color document in monochrome is as follows: You can also set a grayscale printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab. Open the printer driver setup window Set grayscale printing Check the Grayscale Printing check box on the Main tab.
Page 67 When using the grayscale printing function to print Adobe RGB data, convert the data to sRGB data using an application software. Note During Grayscale Printing, gray ink or color inks may be used as well as black ink. Related Topic Adjusting Tone...
Page 68: Adjusting Tone
Adjusting Tone When printing black and white photos, you can produce the cooling effects of cool colors and the warming effects of warm colors. Cool is selected Standard is selected Warm is selected The procedure for adjusting tone is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Select the media type...
Page 69 Adjusting monochrome tones Moving the Tone slider to the right brings out the warm colors (warm tones), and moving it to the left brings out the cool colors (cool tones). You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50.
Page 70: Specifying Color Correction
You can specify the color correction method suited to the type of document to be printed. Normally, the printer driver adjusts the colors by using Canon Digital Photo Color so that data is printed with color tints that most people prefer. This method is suitable for printing sRGB data.
Page 71 Driver Matching With Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer. ICM (ICC Profile Matching) Adjusts the colors by using an ICC profile when printing. Specify the input profile or rendering intent to be used.
Page 72 Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Printing with ICC Profiles Interpreting the ICC Profile...
Page 73: Optimal Photo Printing Of Image Data
Describes the procedure for printing sRGB data by using the color correction function of the printer driver. • To print using Canon Digital Photo Color The printer prints data with color tints that most people prefer, reproducing colors of the original image data and producing three-dimensional effects and high, sharp contrasts.
Page 74 Printing with ICC Profiles Describes the procedure for printing by using the color space of Adobe RGB or sRGB effectively. You can print with a common color space by setting up the application software and the printer driver so that the color management matches the input ICC profile of the image data. The method for setting up the printer driver differs depending on the application software to be used.
Page 75: Adjusting Colors With The Printer Driver
You can specify the color correction function of the printer driver to print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer through the use of Canon Digital Photo Color. When printing from an application software that can identify ICC profiles and allows you to specify them, use a printing ICC profile in the application software, and select settings for color management.
Page 76 Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the printer driver adjusts the colors when printing the data. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast...
Page 77: Printing With Icc Profiles
Specify an ICC Profile from the Application Software and Print the Data When you print the editing and touch-up results of Adobe Photoshop, Canon Digital Photo Professional, or any application software that allows you to specify input and printing ICC profiles, you print by effectively using the color space of the input ICC profile specified in the image data.
Page 78 Set the other items If necessary, click Color Adjustment tab, and adjust the color balance (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) and adjust Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast settings, and then click OK. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the machine uses the color space of the image data. Specify an ICC Profile with the Printer Driver, and then Print Print from an application software that cannot identify input ICC profiles or does allow you to specify one by using the color space of the input ICC profile (sRGB) found in the data.
Page 79 Select the input profile Select an Input Profile that matches the color space of the image data. • For sRGB data or data without an input ICC profile: Select Standard. • For Adobe RGB data: Select Adobe RGB (1998). Important When the application software specifies an input profile, the input profile setting of the printer driver becomes invalid.
Page 80 When image data is converted to the color space of the printer, this method converts the image data so the color reproduction approximates the shared color regions. Select this method to print image data with colors that are close to the original colors.
Page 81: Interpreting The Icc Profile
Interpreting the ICC Profile When you need to specify the machine profile, select the ICC profile for the paper to print The ICC profiles installed for this machine appear as follows. • (1) is the model name of the printer. •...
Page 82: Adjusting Color Balance
Adjusting Color Balance You can adjust the color tints when printing. Since this function adjusts color balance of the output by changing the ink ratios of each color, it changes the total color balance of the document. Use the application software when you want to change the color balance significantly.
Page 83 The Manual Color Adjustment dialog box opens. Adjust color balance There are individual sliders for Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Each color becomes stronger when the corresponding slider is moved to the right, and becomes weaker when the corresponding slider is moved to the left. For example, when cyan becomes weaker, the color red becomes stronger.
Page 84 Important Adjust the slider gradually. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the document is printed with the adjusted color balance. Important When the Grayscale Printing check box on the Main tab is checked, the color balance (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) appear grayed out and are unavailable.
Page 85: Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)
Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) You can look at the print results of pattern print and adjust the color balance. When you change the color balance or intensity/contrast of a document, the pattern print function prints the adjustment results in a list, together with the adjustment values. Described below is the procedure for adjusting the color balance while looking at the pattern.
Page 86 Setting pattern print When the Pattern Print dialog box opens, set the following items, and then click OK. Parameters to Adjust Select Cyan/Magenta/Yellow. Important When the Grayscale Printing check box on the Main tab is checked, Cyan/ Magenta/Yellow appear grayed out and are unavailable. Printer Paper Size Select the paper size to be used for pattern printing.
Page 87 Note Largest and Large cannot be selected when certain paper sizes or output paper sizes are selected. Color Variation Between Instances Set the amount of color change between neighboring patterns. Note Large is about double the size of Medium, and Small is about half the size of Medium.
Page 88 Note You can also set color balance on the Quick Setup tab by choosing Photo Printing under Commonly Used Settings, and then choosing Color/Intensity Manual Adjustment under Additional Features. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. Then when you execute printing, the document is printed with the color balance that was adjusted by the pattern print function.
Page 89 Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)
Page 90: Adjusting Brightness
Adjusting Brightness You can change the brightness of the overall image data during printing. This function does not change pure white or pure black but it changes the brightness of the intermediate colors. The following sample shows the print result when the brightness setting is changed. Light is selected Normal is selected Dark is selected The procedure for adjusting brightness is as follows: You can also set brightness on the Quick Setup tab by choosing Photo Printing under...
Page 91 Select Light, Normal, or Dark for Brightness, and click OK. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the data is printed at the specified brightness. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction...
Page 92: Adjusting Intensity
Adjusting Intensity You can dilute (brighten) or intensify (darken) the colors of the overall image data during printing. The following sample shows the case when the intensity is increased so that all colors become more intense when the image data is printed. No adjustment Higher intensity The procedure for adjusting intensity is as follows:...
Page 93 Moving the Intensity slider to the right intensifies (darkens) the colors, and moving the slider to the left dilutes (brightens) the colors. You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver.
Page 94: Adjusting Contrast
Adjusting Contrast You can adjust the image contrast during printing. To make the differences between the light and dark portions of images greater and more distinct, increase the contrast. On the other hand, to make the differences between the light and dark portions of images smaller and less distinct, reduce the contrast.
Page 95 Moving the Contrast slider to the right increases the contrast, and moving the slider to the left decreases the contrast. You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver.
Page 96: Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)
Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) You can look at the print results of pattern print and adjust the intensity/contrast. When you change the color balance or intensity/contrast of a document, the pattern print function prints the adjustment results in a list, together with the adjustment values. Described below is the procedure for adjusting the intensity/contrast while looking at the pattern.
Page 97 Setting pattern print When the Pattern Print dialog box opens, set the following items, and then click OK. Parameters to Adjust Select Intensity/Contrast. Printer Paper Size Select the paper size to be used for pattern printing. Note Depending on the paper size selected on the Page Setup tab, there may be sizes that cannot be selected.
Page 98 Color Variation Between Instances Set the amount of color change between neighboring patterns. Note Large is about double the size of Medium, and Small is about half the size of Medium. Checking the print results of pattern print On the Color Adjustment tab, select OK to close the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box.
Page 99 Note You can also set intensity/contrast on the Quick Setup tab by choosing Photo Printing under Commonly Used Settings, and then choosing Color/Intensity Manual Adjustment under Additional Features. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. Then when you execute printing, the document is printed with the intensity/contrast that was adjusted by the pattern print function.
Page 100: Overview Of The Printer Driver
Overview of the Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Canon IJ Status Monitor Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer Canon IJ Preview Deleting the Undesired Print Job Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
Page 101: Canon Ij Printer Driver
Canon IJ Printer Driver The Canon IJ printer driver (called printer driver below) is a software that is installed on your computer for printing data with this machine. The printer driver converts the print data created by your application software into data that your printer can understand, and sends the converted data to the printer.
Page 102: How To Open The Printer Driver Setup Window
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window You can display the printer driver setup window from the application software in use or from the printer icon. Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Application Software Follow the procedure below to configure printing profile when printing. Select the command that you perform printing on the application software In general, select Print on the File menu to open the Print dialog box.
Page 103 Important Opening the printer driver setup window through Printer properties (Windows 8, Windows 7) or Properties (Windows Vista, Windows XP) displays such tabs regarding the Windows functions as the Ports (or Advanced) tab. Those tabs do not appear when opening through Printing preferences or application software. For tabs regarding Windows functions, refer to the user's manual for the Windows.
Page 104: Canon Ij Status Monitor
Canon IJ Status Monitor If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information. The Canon IJ Status Monitor is an application software that shows the status of the machine and the progress of printing.
Page 105 In such cases, take the appropriate action as described.
Page 106: Checking The Ink Status From Your Computer
Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information. You can check the remaining ink level and the ink tank types for your model.
Page 107: Canon Ij Preview
Canon IJ Preview The Canon IJ Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed. The preview reflects the information that is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages.
Page 108: Deleting The Undesired Print Job
Deleting the Undesired Print Job If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information. If the printer does not start printing, canceled or failed print job data may be remaining.
Page 109: Instructions For Use (Printer Driver)
Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) This printer driver is subject to the following restrictions. Keep the following points in mind when using the printer driver. Restrictions on the Printer Driver • With some applications, the Copies setting in the Page Setup tab of the printer driver may not be enabled.
Page 110 Disable ICM required from the application software cannot be used when the XPS printer driver is used. • Do not start up the Canon IJ Network Tool while printing. • Do not print when the Canon IJ Network Tool is running.
Page 111: Printer Driver Description
Printer Driver Description Quick Setup tab Description Main tab Description Page Setup tab Description Maintenance tab Description Canon IJ Preview Description Canon IJ XPS Preview Description Canon IJ Status Monitor Description...
Page 112: Quick Setup Tab Description
Quick Setup tab Description The Quick Setup tab is for registering commonly used print settings. When you select a registered setting, the machine automatically switches to the preset items. Commonly Used Settings The names and icons of frequently used printing profiles are registered. When you select a printing profile according to the purpose of the document, settings that match the purpose are applied.
Page 113 Business Document Select this setting when printing a general document. If Page Size, Orientation, and Copies were set from the application software, those settings have priority. Paper Saving Select this setting to save paper when printing a general document. The 2-on-1 Printing and Duplex Printing check boxes are checked automatically.
Page 114 Icon Select the icon for the printing profile you wish to save. The selected icon appears, with its name, in the Commonly Used Settings list on the Quick Setup tab. Save the paper size setting Saves the paper size to the printing profile in Commonly Used Settings. To apply the saved paper size when the printing profile is selected, check this check box.
Page 115 Check this check box to display a preview before printing. Uncheck this check box if you do not want to display a preview. Important To use the Canon IJ XPS Preview, you must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile installed on your computer. Additional Features Displays the frequently used, convenient functions for the printing profile that you selected for Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab.
Page 116 To adjust the amount that the document extends beyond the paper, click the Page Setup tab, choose Borderless, and enter the value in Amount of Extension. Grayscale Printing This function converts the data to monochrome data when printing your document. Draft This setting is appropriate for test printing.
Page 117 Paper Size Specifies the Width and the Height of the custom paper. Measurement is shown according to the units specified in Units. Orientation Selects the printing orientation. If the application used to create your document has a similar function, select the same orientation that you selected in that application.
Page 118 Copies Specifies the number of copies you want to print. You can specify a value from 1 to 999. Important When the application software that you used to create the document has the same function, specify the settings on the printer driver. However, if the print results are not acceptable, specify the function settings on the application software.
Page 119 Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile...
Page 120: Main Tab Description
Main tab Description The Main tab allows you to create a basic print setup in accordance with the media type. Unless special printing is required, normal printing can be performed just by setting the items on this tab. Settings Preview The paper illustration shows how the original will be laid out on a sheet of paper.
Page 121 High Gives priority to print quality over printing speed. Standard Prints with average speed and quality. Draft This setting is appropriate for test printing. Custom Select this when you want to set the printing quality level individually. Set... is enabled and you can open the Custom dialog box to specify custom settings.
Page 122 Set... is enabled and you can open the Color Adjustment tab Matching tab of the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box to specify the desired settings. Set... In the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box, you can adjust individual color settings such as Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast on the Color Adjustment tab, and select the Color Correction method on the Matching tab.
Page 123 from -50 to 50. This adjustment changes the relative amount of ink of each color used, which alters the total color balance of the document. Use your application if you want to change the total color balance significantly. Use the printer driver only if you want to adjust the color balance slightly.
Page 124 Print preferences... becomes enabled, the Pattern Print dialog box opens, and a pattern can be set. Pattern Print preferences... The Pattern Print dialog box opens and allows you to set adjustment items and pattern printing settings such as number of patterns. Pattern Print dialog box Performs the setup for printing of patterns that allow you to check the color balance and intensity/contrast of documents.
Page 125 Allows you to select Driver Matching, ICM (ICC Profile Matching), or None to match the purpose of the print operation. Driver Matching With Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer. ICM (ICC Profile Matching) Adjusts the colors by using an ICC profile when printing.
Page 126 Note In the XPS printer driver, ICM has become ICC Profile Matching. Input Profile Specifies the input profile to be used when you select ICM (ICC Profile Matching) for Color Correction. Standard The standard printer profile (sRGB), which supports the color space of ICM, is used.
Page 127 Check this check box to display a preview before printing. Uncheck this check box if you do not want to display a preview. Important To use the Canon IJ XPS Preview, you must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile installed on your computer. Defaults Restores all the settings you have changed to their default values.
Page 128 Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Printing with ICC Profiles Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Displaying the Print Results before Printing...
Page 129: Page Setup Tab Description
Page Setup tab Description The Page Setup tab allows you to determine how a document is to be arranged on the paper. Also, this tab allows you to set the number of copies and the order of printing. If the application which created the document has a similar function, set them with the application.
Page 130 Orientation Selects the printing orientation. If the application used to create your document has a similar function, select the same orientation that you selected in that application. Portrait Prints the document so that its top and bottom positions are unchanged relative to the paper feed direction.
Page 131 Check this check box to reduce the size when printing the document. Uncheck this check box to print the document with the original document size. Borderless Chooses whether you are printing on a full page without any page margins or printing with page margins.
Page 132 The settings specified in this dialog box can be confirmed in the settings preview on the printer driver. Preview Icon Shows the settings made on the Page Layout Printing dialog box. You can check what the print result will look like before you actually print the data.
Page 133 increases. If you are pasting pages together to create a poster, increasing the number of divisions allow you to create a larger poster. Print "Cut/Paste" in margins Specifies whether to print the words "Cut" and "Paste" in the margins. These words serve as guidelines for pasting together the pages into a poster.
Page 134 Booklet Printing dialog box This dialog box allows you to set how to bind the document as a booklet. Printing only on one side and printing a page border, can also be set in this dialog box. The settings specified in this dialog box can be confirmed in the settings preview on the printer driver.
Page 135 To perform duplex printing automatically, check this check box. To perform duplex printing manually, uncheck this check box. Print Area Setup... Opens the Print Area Setup dialog box in which you can configure the print area for automatic duplex printing. This button will be enabled if automatic duplex printing is set when Borderless is not selected.
Page 136 Copies Specifies the number of copies you want to print. You can specify a value from 1 to 999. Important If the application used to create your document has a similar function, specify the number of copies with the application without specifying it here. Print from Last Page/Collate Specifies the order in which to print document pages.
Page 137 may be produced or the printing speed may decrease. If these problems occur, checking this check box may resolve the problems. Important Uncheck this check box under normal circumstances. This function does not work when ICM is selected for Color Correction on the Matching tab of the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box.
Page 138 Print after creating print data by page The print data is created in page units, and printing starts after the processing of one page of print data is complete. If a printed document contains unintended results such as streaks, selecting this check box may improve the results.
Page 139 Note Unit of Print Data Processing tab cannot be used with the XPS printer driver. Stamp/Background... (Stamp...) Opens the Stamp/Background (Stamp) dialog box. The Stamp function allows you to print a stamp text or a bitmap over or behind document data.
Page 140 Stamp Type Specifies the stamp type. Select Text to create a stamp with characters. Select Bitmap to create with a bitmap file. Select Date/Time/User Name to display the creation date/time and user name of the printed document. The setting items in the Stamp tab change depending on the selected type. When Stamp Type is Text or Date/Time/User Name Stamp Text Specifies the stamp text string.
Page 141 Select File... Opens the dialog box to open a file. Click this button to select a bitmap file to be used as a stamp. Size Adjusts the size of the bitmap file to be used as a stamp. Moving the slider to the right increases the size, moving the slider to the left decreases the size.
Page 142 Save settings Tab The Save settings tab allows you to register a new stamp or delete an unnecessary stamp. Title Enter the title to save the stamp you created. Up to 64 characters can be entered. Note Spaces, tabs, and returns cannot be entered at the beginning or end of a title.
Page 143 Check this check box to print a semi-transparent stamp over the printed document page. Uncheck this check box to print the stamp over the document data. The printed data may be hidden behind the stamp. Note You can use Print semitransparent stamp only with the XPS printer driver. Stamp first page only Selects whether the stamp is to be printed on the first page only or on all pages when the document has two or more pages.
Page 144 Layout Method Specifies how the background image is to be placed on the paper. When Custom is selected, you can set coordinates for X-Position and Y- Position. Intensity Adjusts the intensity of the bitmap to be used as a background. Moving the slider to the right increases the intensity, and moving the slider to the left decreases the intensity.
Page 145 Background first page only Selects whether to print the background on the first page only or print on all pages when the document has two or more pages. Check the Background check box to enable this. Check this check box to print a background on the first page only. Uncheck this check box to print a background on all pages.
Page 146: Maintenance Tab Description
Maintenance tab Description The Maintenance tab allows you to perform machine maintenance or change the settings of the machine. Cleaning Performs print head cleaning. Print head cleaning removes any blockage in the print head nozzles. Perform cleaning when printing becomes faint, or a specific color fails to print, even though all ink levels are sufficiently high.
Page 147 Selects the ink group that you want to clean the print head for. Click Initial Check Items to display the items that you need to check before you execute cleaning or deep cleaning. Initial Check Items Check that the machine power is on, and open the cover of the machine. Check the following items for each ink.
Page 148 This dialog box allows you to check the printed pattern and adjust the print head position. Preview Window Displays the pattern of Print Head Alignment, and checks the position of the selected pattern. You can also change the setting by clicking the pattern on the screen directly. Select the Pattern Number Compare the printed adjustment patterns, and enter the pattern number of the pattern with the least visible streaks or horizontal stripes into the corresponding...
Page 149 Cleaning Performs print head cleaning. Print head cleaning removes any blockage in the print head nozzles. Perform cleaning when printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print, even though all ink levels are sufficiently high. Initial Check Items Check that the machine power is on, and open the cover of the machine.
Page 150 Auto Power Opens the Auto Power Settings dialog box. Specify settings for operating the machine power automatically. Perform this function if you want to change the auto power settings. Note If the machine is off or if communication between the machine and the computer is disabled, an error message may appear because the computer cannot collect the machine status.
Page 151 Do not use quiet mode Select this option when you wish to use the machine with volume of normal operating noise. Always use quiet mode Select this option when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the machine. Use quiet mode during specified hours Select this option when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the machine during a specified period of time.
Page 152 Important If you leave this check box unchecked, the printer may print to the disc tray even if a printable disc is not loaded on the disc tray. Therefore, you should check this check box under normal circumstances. If you load a printable disc that has already been printed onto the disc tray, the printer may detect that no printable disc is loaded on the tray.
Page 153 Perform this function when you want to check the printer status and how a print job is proceeding. Note If you are using the XPS printer driver, the "Canon IJ Status Monitor" becomes the "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor". About...
Page 154 Features Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning Inside the Machine Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Managing the Machine Power Related Features Reducing the Machine Noise Changing the Machine Operation Mode...
Page 155: Canon Ij Preview Description
Canon IJ Preview Description Canon IJ Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed. The preview reflects the information that is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages.
Page 156 Page Menu This menu includes the following commands to select page to be displayed. All of these commands except Select Page can also be selected from the toolbar. First Page Displays the first page of the document. If the currently displayed page is the first page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Page 157 This screen also allows you to change the media type and paper source settings. Help Menu When you select this menu item, the Help window for Canon IJ Preview is displayed, and you can check the version and copyright information.
Page 158 Page Layout Displays the page layout of the document to be printed. Important If the media type and paper source are set from the application software, those settings have priority and the changed settings may become ineffective.
Page 159: Canon Ij Xps Preview Description
Canon IJ XPS Preview Description Canon IJ XPS Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed. The preview reflects the information which is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages.
Page 160 Adds the document saved in the print history to the document list. Exit Ends the Canon IJ XPS Preview. The documents remaining in the document list will be deleted from the list. This command has the same function as the Exit in the print settings area.
Page 161 The combined documents are separated, and the original documents are restored. This command has the same function as the (Reset Documents) on the toolbar. Move Document Use the following command to change the order of the documents selected in the document list.
Page 162 Duplex Printing... Opens the Duplex Printing dialog box. This dialog box allows you to set Duplex Printing, Automatic, Stapling Side, and Margin. Copies... Opens the Copies dialog box. This dialog box allows you to set Copies, Collate, and Print from Last Page. Pages Selects the method for editing print pages.
Page 163 View Menu Selects the documents and pages to be displayed. Documents Use the following command to select the document to display. First Document Displays the first document in the document list. If the currently selected document is the first document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Page 164 Last Page Displays the last page of the document. If the currently displayed page is the last page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected. Page Selection... Displays the Page Selection dialog box. This command allows you to specify the page number of the page to be displayed. Note If the Page Layout setting in the printer driver is specified to Tiling/Poster, or Booklet, the number of pages is the number of sheets to be used for printing, and...
Page 165 Leaves the printed document in the document list. Print Settings Displayed at Startup Switches the tab of the print settings area to be displayed when the Canon IJ XPS Preview is started. Select Page Information, Layout, or Manual Color Adjustment.
Page 166 Move Document Use the following command to change the order of the documents selected in the document list. (Move to First) Moves the selected print document to the beginning of the document list. If the currently selected document is the first document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Page 167 Important The number displayed in Pages and the output page count are different. To check the output page count, check the status bar at the bottom of the preview window. Status Displays the status of the print documents. Documents that are undergoing data processing are displayed as Processing data. Important Documents showing Processing data cannot be printed or edited.
Page 168 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Adjusts the strengths of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Moving the slider to the right makes a color stronger, and moving the slider to the left makes a color weaker. You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50.
Page 169 If the numbers of copies cannot be changed for the print document, this item is grayed out and is unavailable. Exit Ends the Canon IJ XPS Preview. The documents remaining in the document list will be deleted from the list. Print Prints the documents selected in the document list.
Page 170: Canon Ij Status Monitor Description
Icons and messages are displayed when ink is running low (ink level warning). Canon IJ Status Monitor Overview Canon IJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the machine and ink with graphics and messages. You can check the information on the printing document and the printing progress during printing.
Page 171 Ink Tank Canon IJ Status Monitor shows an icon when a low ink warning or a no ink error occurs. In addition, this function displays graphics showing the estimated ink levels of the ink tank. In this case, click the graphics to open the Ink Details dialog box. You can check the detail information such as the remaining ink level and the ink tank types for your printer.
Page 172 Guide Message in the Option menu and enable this setting. Display Warning Automatically When a Low Ink Warning Occurs Starts the Canon IJ Status Monitor window automatically and displays it in front of the other windows when a low ink warning occurs. Start when Windows is Started Starts the Canon IJ Status Monitor automatically when you start Windows.
Page 173 Help Menu When you select this menu item, the Help window for Canon IJ Status Monitor is displayed, and you can check the version and copyright information.
Page 174: Updating The Mp Drivers
Updating the MP Drivers Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers Before Installing the MP Drivers Installing the MP Drivers...
Page 175: Obtaining The Latest Mp Drivers
Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers The MP Drivers include a printer driver and ScanGear (scanner driver). By updating the MP Drivers to the latest version of the MP Drivers, unresolved problems may be solved. You can access our website and download the latest MP Drivers for your model. Important You can download the MP Drivers for free, but any Internet access charges incurred are your responsibility.
Page 176: Deleting The Unnecessary Mp Drivers
Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers The MP Drivers which you no longer use can be deleted. When deleting the MP Drivers, first exit all programs that are running. The procedure to delete the unnecessary MP Drivers is as follows: Start the uninstaller •...
Page 177 Important Printer driver, XPS printer driver, and ScanGear (scanner driver) will be deleted when you uninstall the MP Drivers.
Page 178: Before Installing The Mp Drivers
Before Installing the MP Drivers This section describes the items that you should check before installing the MP Drivers. You should also refer to this section if the MP Drivers cannot be installed. Checking the Machine Status • Turn off the machine. Checking the Personal Computer Settings •...
Page 179: Installing The Mp Drivers
Installing the MP Drivers You can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest MP Drivers and XPS printer driver for your model. The procedure for installing the downloaded MP Drivers is as follows: Turn off the machine Start the installer Double-click the icon of the downloaded file.
Page 180 Related Topics Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers Before Installing the MP Drivers...
Page 181: Printing Using The Operation Panel Of The Machine
Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photo Data Using the Slide Show Function Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Documents (PDF File) Saved on a Memory Card About Disc Label Printing...
Page 182: Printing Photo Data
Printing Photo Data Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card About Advanced photo Menu Printing Photo with Trimming Setting Items Using Useful Display Functions...
Page 183: Printing Photographs Saved On A Memory Card
Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card You can print the photograph saved on the memory card easily. This section describes the procedure to print the photograph in Photo. 1. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Load photo paper. 3.
Page 184 A. Total number of copies Total number of copies is displayed. When tapping, the Check total no. of copies screen is displayed and you can check the number of copies for each photo. On the Check total no. of copies screen, you can change the number of copies for each photo.
Page 185 For details: Using Useful Display Functions D. Settings Tap to display the Settings screen. You can change the settings of page size, media type, and print quality and so on. For details on the setting items: Setting Items E. Switching group Tap to zoom in on the photo.
Page 186 For details on the display method: Using Useful Display Functions 6. Touch the Color button. The machine starts printing. Note • Touch the Stop button to cancel printing. • While processing the print job, you can add the print job (Reserve photo print). Adding the Print Job Adding the Print Job You can add the print job (Reserve photo print) while printing photos.
Page 187 • While processing the print job, the photo in other group is not selected. • If you touch the Stop button while processing the print job, the screen to select a method to cancel reservation is displayed. If you tap Cancel all reservations, you can cancel printing all photos. If you tap Cancel the last reservation, you can cancel the last printing job.
Page 188: About Advanced Photo Menu
About Advanced photo Menu The following menus are selectable in the Advanced print menu to print photos saved on the memory card. Trimming print You can edit photo displayed on the touch screen by trimming them and print. Printing Photo with Trimming Slide show You can view the photos saved on the memory card with the slide show.
Page 189: Printing Photo With Trimming
Printing Photo with Trimming You can edit photo displayed on the touch screen by trimming them and print. 1. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Load photo paper. 3. Flick the HOME screen, then tap Advanced print. Using the Operation Panel 4.
Page 190 A. Tap to switch the aspect ratio of the trimming frame. B. Drag to position the trimming frame. C. Drag to set the trimming frame size. D. Tap to finalize your selection of trimming area. When the area to be cropped is specified, the print setting confirmation screen is displayed. 8.
Page 191: Setting Items
Setting Items You can specify the setting of page size, media type, photo fix and so on to print the photos saved on the memory card. Print Settings Screen How to display the print settings screen varies with the print menu. •...
Page 192 Note • Depending on the print menu, some setting items cannot be selected. This section describes the setting items in Photo. The setting item which cannot be selected is displayed grayed out or not displayed. • Some settings cannot be specified in combination with the other setting items or the print menus. If the setting which cannot be specified in combination is selected, and Error details are displayed on the touch screen.
Page 193 Note • The shooting date is printed according to the settings of Date display format in Device user settings under Device settings under Setup. Device user settings...
Page 194: Using Useful Display Functions
Using Useful Display Functions You can display the multiple photos at once, specify the date (last modified date of data) to select photos, and switch the photo group. Viewing Multiple Photos to Select Photo Specifying Date to Select Photo Zooming in on the Photo Switching the Photo Group Viewing Multiple Photos to Select Photo The following screen is displayed by tapping...
Page 195 The photos on date specified are displayed. Note • The date is displayed according to the settings of Date display format in Device user settings under Device settings under Setup. Device user settings Zooming in on the Photo The following screen is displayed by tapping on the photo selection screen.
Page 196: Using The Slide Show Function
Using the Slide Show Function Printing Photo While Viewing the Slide Show...
Page 197: Printing Photo While Viewing The Slide Show
Printing Photo While Viewing the Slide Show You can view the photos saved on the memory card with the slide show. In the slide show, the photos are displayed one after another automatically. While viewing the slide show, you can print your favorite photo. 1.
Page 198 When starting printing, load paper, then touch the Color button. Note • You can change the print settings by tapping Print settings. Setting Items • To resume the slide show, tap Resume while the slide show pauses. • You can resume the slide show by tapping Resume while printing. If the printing is not complete, you can print the displayed photo by pausing the slide show again and touching the Color button.
Page 199: Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper Or Graph Paper
Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper You can print a template form such as lined paper, graph paper, or checklist, etc. on A4, B5, or Letter-sized plain paper. Printable template forms Printing template forms Note • You use the Web service to download the template form and to print it. Downloading and Printing Template Forms Printable template forms The following templates are available:...
Page 200 • Staff paper You can print staff paper with 10 or 12 staves. Setting on the touch screen: ◦ Staff paper 1 (10 staves) ◦ Staff paper 2 (12 staves) • Handwriting paper You can print handwriting paper. Setting on the touch screen: Handwriting paper (3 lines) •...
Page 201 4. Tap Template print. 5. Tap the template you want to print. Printable template forms 6. Specify the settings as necessary. 1. Copies Specify the number of copies. 2. Page size Select the page size depending on the loaded paper. Note •...
Page 202: Printing Documents (Pdf File) Saved On A Memory Card
Printing Documents (PDF File) Saved on a Memory Card You can print PDF files scanned using the operation panel of the machine or made using Canon IJ Scan Utility or My Image Garden (application software compatible with the machine) from a memory card.
Page 203 • Characters other than the machine name, IJ Scan Utility, or My Image Garden are displayed on Created with. • The PDF files made using application software other than Canon IJ Scan Utility and My Image Garden (application software compatible with the machine) are not printable even if they are saved...
Page 204 7. Specify the settings as necessary. 1. Copies Specify the number of copies. 2. Page size Select the page size depending on the loaded paper. 3. Type (Media type) The paper type is set to Plain paper. 4. Print qlty (Print quality) Specify the print quality.
Page 205: About Disc Label Printing
About Disc Label Printing Copying the Label Side of Disc Printing Photo from a Memory Card onto the Disc Label...
Page 206: Copying The Label Side Of Disc
Copying the Label Side of Disc You can copy the label of an existing BD/DVD/CD and print it on a printable disc. Important • You cannot print on 3.15 inches / 8 cm printable discs. • Do not attach the disc tray or place the printable disc until the message asking you to set them is displayed.
Page 207 • For information on printable discs, contact their manufacturers. 5. Tap a printable disc type. Note • If your printable disc is the recommended disc, specify Recommended disc for the suitable density printing. If not, specify Other disc. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to load the copy source BD/DVD/CD on the Platen Glass, then tap OK.
Page 208 Note • You can see the procedure to set the printable disc by tapping How to set. The next screen is displayed by tapping Next. Additionally, touching the Stop button returns to the print confirmation screen. • For details on how to set the printable disc: Placing a Printable Disc 9.
Page 209: Printing Photo From A Memory Card Onto The Disc Label
Printing Photo from a Memory Card onto the Disc Label You can print a photograph saved on a memory card onto the disc label of the printable disc. Important • You cannot print on 3.15 inches / 8 cm printable discs. •...
Page 210 B. Tap to specify the inner circle. C. Tap to finalize to specify the print area. Note • Measure the outer and inner diameters of the printing surface of the printable disc and make sure you set a value smaller than the measured value for the outer diameter, and a value larger than the measured value for the inner diameter.
Page 211 Placing a Printable Disc 11. Tap OK. The machine starts printing. Note • Touch the Stop button to cancel printing. • After printing, allow the printing surface of the disc to dry naturally. Do not use hairdryers or expose the disc to direct sunlight to dry the ink. Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried. •...
Page 212: Using Web Service Printing
Using Web Service Printing Notice for Web Service Printing Printing Photos in Online Photo Album Downloading and Printing Template Forms Settings for Web Service...
Page 213: Notice For Web Service Printing
Canon shall not be held responsible for any damages resulting from such actions. • In no event shall Canon be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from the use of the web services.
Page 214 • Observe the conditions of use of the photo sharing site when you use photos on the site. • It is unlawful to reproduce or edit the copyrighted work of another person without permission from the copyright holder, except for personal use, use within the home, or other use within the limited scope as defined by the copyright.
Page 215: Printing Photos In Online Photo Album
Printing Photos in Online Photo Album You can access the internet photo sharing site using the operation panel of the machine and print the photo in online photo album (photos uploaded from devices such as computer). Important • If the firmware of the machine is updated, the screen, the operating procedure, and the menu function will be changed.
Page 216 For details on the operating of Cloud menu after the firmware update: Use the Machine's Cloud Function 4. Tap the photo sharing site to use. The machine accesses on the photo sharing site, then the online albums are displayed on the touch screen.
Page 217 Tap near the center of the displayed photo to display menus. A. Total number of copies Total number of copies is displayed. When tapping, the Check total no. of copies screen is displayed and you can check the number of copies for each photo. On the Check total no. of copies screen, you can change the number of copies for each photo.
Page 218 night scene, person, etc. and corrects each scene with the most suitable color, brightness, or contrasts automatically to print. Depending on the type of the photo, the photo may not be corrected. Note • As a default, photos on the photo sharing site are printed with auto correction applied. •...
Page 219: Downloading And Printing Template Forms
Downloading and Printing Template Forms You can download the template form you want to print from the web service. Before using the web service, see the terms of service. Notice for Web Service Printing Important • LAN connection with the machine and internet connection are required to use this function. 1.
Page 220 9. Touch the Color button. The machine starts printing.
Page 221: Settings For Web Service
Settings for Web Service This section describes the machine's settings for web service. Registering the Account on Photo Sharing Site Resetting the Web Service Settings Before using the web service, see the terms of service. Notice for Web Service Printing Registering the Account on Photo Sharing Site Register the account on the photo sharing site to the machine following the procedure below.
Page 222 8. When the confirmation screen for account management is displayed, tap Agree. Note • By tapping Privacy Policy, you can display the message for account management policy. 9. Check the message to enter the login name or e-mail address, then tap User-ID or Email. The screen to enter the login name or e-mail address is displayed.
Page 223 Note • Depending on the setting on the photo sharing site, entering the password may not be necessary. 14. Tap Connect. The machine accesses on the photo sharing site, then your account is confirmed. After the confirmation of account is complete, the confirmation screen to save the login name or e-mail address and password is displayed.
Page 224: Printing From A Digital Camera
Printing from a Digital Camera Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) Compliant Device About PictBridge (Wireless LAN) Print Settings...
Page 225: Printing Photographs Directly From A Pictbridge (Wireless Lan) Compliant Device
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) Compliant Device You can connect a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone to the machine through LAN, and print recorded images directly without using a computer. Connectable devices: PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device Printable image data format:...
Page 226 4. Specify the print settings such as the paper type and layout. You can perform settings using the menu on the LCD of your PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device. Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the machine. Settings on a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) Compliant Device If your PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device does not have a setting menu, change the setting from the machine.
Page 227: About Pictbridge (Wireless Lan) Print Settings
PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device, refer to the instructions given in the device's instruction manual. Note • In the following description, names of setting items are given according to those used in Canon-brand PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant devices. Setting item names may be different depending on the brand or model of your device.
Page 228 *3 Printed in 35 mm Film Style Layout (Contact Printing Layout). Available only with a Canon-brand PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device. (May not be available with some Canon-brand PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant devices.) Print date & Default (Off: No printing), Date, File No., Both, Off file no.
Page 229: Printing With The Access Point Mode
Printing with the Access Point Mode When the machine enters the access point mode, you can print from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone without involving an access point. Important • Before you use the machine with the access point mode, be sure to specify the access point name of the machine and the security setting.
Page 230 Note • For details on how to print from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone via wireless LAN, refer to the device's or application's instruction manual. • You can also print using PIXMA Printing Solutions. 8. Tap Exit when printing is completed. The machine exits from the access point mode.
Page 231: Copying
Copying Making Copies Basic Displaying the Preview Screen Setting Items Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Two-Sided Copying About Special Copy Menu Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page Copying Thick Originals Such as Books Copying without Borders Copying Photos...
Page 232: Making Copies
Making Copies Load the original on the platen glass to copy. This section describes the procedure to copy with Copy. 1. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Load paper. 3. Flick the HOME screen, then tap Copy. Using the Operation Panel The Copy standby screen is displayed.
Page 233 C. Tap to display the print setting items. For details on the setting items: Setting Items D. Tap to preview an image of the printout on the preview screen. For details: Displaying the Preview Screen E. Tap to specify the page size. 6.
Page 234 Adding the Copying Job (Reserve copy) You can add the copying job while printing (Reserve copy). The screen below is displayed when you can add the copying job. Load the original on the platen glass and touch the same button (the Color button or the Black button) as the one which you previously touched.
Page 235: Displaying The Preview Screen
Displaying the Preview Screen When is displayed on the Copy standby screen, tapping allows you to preview an image of the printout on the preview screen. Important • In the following conditions, is not displayed when the Copy standby screen is displayed. •...
Page 236: Setting Items
Setting Items You can change the copy settings such as magnification and intensity. Print Settings Screen How to display the print setting screen varies with the copy menu. • In Copy: The following screen is displayed by tapping Settings on the Copy standby screen. •...
Page 237 Note • Depending on the copy menu, some setting items cannot be selected. This section describes the setting items in Copy. The setting item which cannot be selected is displayed grayed out. For details on the setting items for Photo copy, see Copying Photos.
Page 238 Adjust print quality according to the original. Important • If you use Draft with Type set to Plain paper and the quality is not as good as expected, select Standard or High for Print qlty and try copying again. • Select High for Print qlty to copy in grayscale. Grayscale renders tones in a range of grays instead of black or white.
Page 239: Reducing Or Enlarging A Copy
Reducing or Enlarging a Copy You can specify the magnification optionally or select the preset-ratio copying or fit-to-page copying. The screen below is displayed when you tap Settings in the Copy standby screen and tap Magnif. to select the reduction/enlargement method. A.
Page 240 • Preset ratio You can select one of the preset ratios to reduce or enlarge copies. Select the appropriate ratio for size of original and page size. The setting in Magnif.: 70% A4->A5/86% A4->B5/94% A4->LTR/115% B5->A4/141% A5->A4/156% 5x7->LTR/183% 4x6->LTR Note •...
Page 241: Two-Sided Copying
Two-Sided Copying When you select 2-sided for 2-sidedPrintSetting in Copy, you can copy two original pages onto the both sides of a single sheet of paper. Select 2-sided, then tap OK. If you tap Advanced with 2-sided selected, you can specify the orientation and the stapling side of the original.
Page 242 • If you are copying in black & white, print intensity of the Two-sided copy may differ from that of a single- sided copy. When checking the orientation: When you are using the preview screen, the screen below is displayed before copying starts so that you can check the orientation.
Page 243: About Special Copy Menu
About Special Copy Menu The following menus are selectable in the Advanced print menu to copy originals. Borderless copy You can copy images so that they fill the entire page without borders. Copying without Borders Frame erase copy When copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black margins around the image and gutter shadows.
Page 244: Copying Two Pages To Fit Onto A Single Page
Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page When you select 2-on-1 copy for Layout in Copy, you can copy two original pages onto a single sheet of paper by reducing each image. Tap Settings on the Copy standby screen to display the print settings screen, then select 2-on-1 copy for Layout.
Page 245 If you use this function in combination, select 2-sided for 2-sidedPrintSetting, then select the orientation and the stapling side of print paper on the Print settings screen. For details on two-sided copy function: Two-Sided Copying When checking the orientation: When you are using the preview screen, the screen below is displayed before copying starts so that you can check the orientation.
Page 246 • If you use this function in combination with Two-sided copy, the screen above is displayed after scanning the second sheet of original is complete. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan the third and fourth sheet of original.
Page 247: Copying Four Pages To Fit Onto A Single Page
Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page When you select 4-on-1 copy for Layout in Copy, you can copy four original pages onto a single sheet of paper by reducing each image. Four different layouts are available. Select 4-on-1 copy, then tap OK. If you tap Advanced with 4-on-1 copy selected, you can specify the orientation and the order of the original.
Page 248 After selecting the order, you can select whether you use the preview screen. If you tap ON, the preview screen is displayed so that you can check the orientation. Note • If Device memory is full. Cannot continue process. appears on the touch screen when scanning, set the print quality to Standard, then try copying again.
Page 249 Remove the sheet of original from the platen glass after scanning and load the next sheet on the platen glass, then tap Scan. B. Tap to start copying the original already scanned. After scanning the fourth sheet of original, the machine starts copying. Note •...
Page 250: Copying Thick Originals Such As Books
Copying Thick Originals Such as Books When copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black margins around the image and gutter shadows. Using this function, you can reduce unnecessary ink consumption. 1. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2.
Page 251: Copying Without Borders
Copying without Borders You can copy images on photo paper so that they fill the entire page without borders. 1. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Load the photo paper. 3. Flick the HOME screen, then tap Advanced print.
Page 252: Copying Photos
Copying Photos You can scan printed photos and print them all at one time. 1. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Load the photo paper. 3. Flick the HOME screen, then tap Advanced print. Using the Operation Panel 4.
Page 253 Select the page size of the loaded paper. 3. Type (Media type) Select the media type of the loaded paper. 4. Print qlty (Print quality) Select print quality according to the original. 5. Border (Bordered/Borderless print) Select bordered or borderless print. 6.

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