Page 1 Copying Guide Copying Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Page 2 Ot¯ imageCLASS MF7280 Copying Guide...
Page 3: Manuals For The Machine
Manuals for the Machine The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the Guides with this symbol are printed manuals. accompanying CD-ROM. (See footnote.) CD-ROM •...
Page 4: How This Manual Is Organized
Includes the combination of functions chart and index. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ............vii How to Use This Manual .
Page 6 Copy Exposure and Original Type Settings ......2-14 Manual Exposure Adjustment ........2-15 Original Type Selection .
Page 7 Chapter 4 Customizing Settings Copy Settings Table..........4-2 Image Orientation Priority.
Page 8: Preface
Preface Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageCLASS MF7280. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Page 9: Keys Used In This Manual
Keys Used in This Manual The following symbols and key names are a few examples of how keys to be pressed are expressed in this manual: Touch Panel Display Keys: [Key Name] • Examples: [Cancel] [Done] Control Panel Keys: <Key icon> + (Key Name) •...
Page 10: Legal Notices
Disclaimers The information in this document is subject to change without notice. CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT.
Page 11: Introduction To Copying
Introduction to Copying CHAPTER This chapter is an introduction to the Copy function. Overview of the imageCLASS MF7280 ........1-2 Various Copying Features .
Page 12: Overview Of The Imageclass Mf7280
Overview of the imageCLASS MF7280 Most operations of this machine are done from the touch panel display. To use the Copy function, press the appropriate keys in accordance with the messages displayed on the touch panel display. Various Copying Features Copy Basic Features Screen The screen on the left, which appears when (COPY) is selected, is called the Copy Basic...
Page 13 ➞ See p. 2-27 [Collate (Page order)] Is Selected Press to select the Collate or Group mode. (See "Collating Copies," on p. 2-27.) ➞ See p. 2-32 [1 2-Sided] Is Selected Press to make [1 2-Sided], [2 2-Sided], [2 1-Sided], or [Book 2-Sided] copies.
Page 14 ➞ See the Reference Guide Press to check the progress of a copy job or cancel printing. Special Features Screen The screen on the left, which appears on the touch panel display when you press [Special Features] on the Copy Basic Features screen, is called the Special Features screen.
Page 15 ➞ See p. 3-11 [Original Frame Erase] Is Selected Original Frame Erase Mode Press to eliminate dark border areas and Selected lines that appear around original images or shadows from binding holes. (See "Frame Erase," on p. 3-11.) Original Frame Erase Mode Not Selected ➞...
Page 16: Flow Of Copy Operations
Flow of Copy Operations This section describes the flow of basic copy operations. NOTE Before using the Copy function, it is useful to read the following topics: - Main power and control panel power (See Chapter 1, "Before You Start Using This Machine,"...
Page 17 ● If the message <Enter the User ID and Password.> appears: ❑ Press [User ID] ➞ enter the User ID ➞ press [OK]. ❑ Press [Password] ➞ enter the password ➞ press [OK]. ❑ Press (Log In/Out). The Basic Features screen is displayed. NOTE For instructions on entering the User ID and password on the User ID Management screen, see Chapter 6, "System Manager Settings,"...
Page 18 Place your originals. NOTE For instructions on placing your originals, see "Placing Originals," on p. 1-14. Set the desired copy modes on the Copy Basic Features screen. NOTE On the Copy Basic Features screen, you can select the paper size and type, copy exposure, original type, copy ratio, two-sided, and the desired Finisher mode.
Page 19 Set the desired copy modes on the Special Features screen. ❑ Press [Special Features]. ❑ Press the desired mode key to set the mode. For more information on the other available functions on the Special Features screen, see Chapter 3. Flow of Copy Operations...
Page 20 Enter the copy quantity. Serial No. Reset PQRS WXYZ Additional Functions Stop Log In/Out Clear Start Display Contrast NOTE For instructions on setting the number of copies, see "Copy Quantity," on p. 2-2. Press (Start). PQRS WXYZ Stop Log In/Out Clear Start play...
Page 21 If the following screen is displayed, follow the instructions on the touch panel display ➞ press (Start) once for each original. When scanning is complete, press [Done]. Copying starts. IMPORTANT You cannot change copy mode settings, such as the copy quantity, paper size, and copy ratio, while the machine is copying.
Page 22 If you want to cancel a copy job or copy another original during a copy job, follow the instructions below. ● If you want to cancel a copy job: ❑ Press [Cancel] on the pop-up screen that appears while the machine is scanning, printing, or waiting to print.
Page 23 NOTE For instructions on reserving a copy job, see "Reserved Copying," on p. 1-27. When copying is complete, remove your originals. If Department ID Management or User ID Management is set, press (Log In/Out). NOTE • For instructions on entering the Department ID and password, see Chapter 6, "System Manager Settings,"...
Page 24: Placing Originals
Placing Originals Place your originals on the platen glass or into the feeder, depending on the size and type of the original, and the copy modes that you want to use. ■ Platen Glass Place the originals on the platen glass when copying bound originals (such as books and magazines), heavy or lightweight originals, and transparencies.
Page 25 Feeder Place the Originals Place the Originals face up. face up. Vertical Placement Horizontal Placement NOTE • If the top edge of the original is not aligned with the back edge of the platen glass (by the arrow in the top left corner), your original may not be scanned correctly, depending on the copy mode that you have set.
Page 26: Platen Glass
Platen Glass You should use the platen glass when copying bound originals (such as books and magazines), heavy or lightweight originals, and transparencies. (See "Manual Paper Selection," on p. 2-7.) NOTE The machine automatically detects the size of the following originals: 11" x 17", LGL, LTR, and LTRR.
Page 27 Place your original face down. The surface of the original that you want to copy must be placed face down. Align the top edge of your original with the back edge of the platen glass (by the arrow in the top left corner). Place books and other bound originals on the platen glass in the same way.
Page 28 Gently close the feeder. CAUTION • Close the feeder gently to avoid catching your hands, as this may result in personal injury. • Do not press down hard on the feeder when using the platen glass to make copies of thick books. Doing so may damage the platen glass and result in personal injury.
Page 29 NOTE • Open the feeder and remove the original from the platen glass when scanning is complete. • The machine cannot detect the size of STMT and STMTR originals that are placed on the platen glass. After pressing (Start), follow the instructions on the screen to specify the original size.
Page 30: Feeder
Feeder You should use the feeder when you want to copy several originals at the same time. Place the originals into the feeder and press (Start). The machine automatically feeds the originals to the scanning area and scans them. Two-sided originals can also be automatically turned over and scanned as two-sided documents.
Page 31 Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of your originals. Neatly place your originals with the side to be copied face up into the original supply tray. Place your originals into the feeder as far as they will go. 1-21 Placing Originals...
Page 32 If any dirt on the original scanning area is detected when the originals are placed in the feeder, the following screen appears. Even though streaks may appear on the copies, you can continue to scan your documents by pressing [Done]. It is recommended, however, that you open the feeder, clean the scanning area, and then close the feeder.
Page 33: Canceling A Copy Job
Canceling a Copy Job You can cancel a copy job using the touch panel display or System Monitor screen. Using the Touch Panel Display Press [Cancel] on the pop-up screen that appears while the machine is scanning, printing, or waiting to print. The copy job is canceled.
Page 34: Using The System Monitor Screen
Using the System Monitor Screen You can cancel a copy job while it is waiting to be processed or during printing. Press [System Monitor]. Press [Copy]. 1-24 Canceling a Copy Job...
Page 35 Press [Status]. Select the copy job that you want to cancel ➞ press [Cancel]. If the job that you want to cancel is not displayed, press [▼] or [▲] to scroll to the desired job. You cannot select multiple jobs and cancel them all at once. You may only select and cancel one job at a time.
Page 36 Press [Yes]. If you do not want to cancel the job, press [No]. The message <Canceling...> appears for approximately two seconds on the touch panel display. The copy job is canceled. NOTE The canceled job is displayed as <NG> (No Good) on the Log screen. Press [Done].
Page 37: Reserved Copying
Reserved Copying You can set the machine to scan originals even while it is printing or waiting to process a job. NOTE • You can reserve up to five copy jobs, including the current job. Interrupt copy jobs are not included in this count.
Page 38 Press [Done] on the pop-up screen that appears while the machine is printing. If the job displayed on the touch panel display is from a function other than the Copy function, press [Done] ➞ (COPY) to display the Copy Basic Features screen.
Page 39 Press (Start). If you specify a reserved copy job while the machine is in the waiting state, copying automatically begins when the machine is ready. If you specify a reserved copy job while the machine is printing, copying of the new job automatically begins when the current job is complete.
Page 40: Confirming Settings
Confirming Settings Copy mode settings that you have specified, including those that are set from the Special Features screen, are all grouped together onto one screen so you can easily check them. Press [Setting Confirmation]. The Setting Confirmation screen is displayed, showing the selected copy mode settings.
Page 41 Check the settings ➞ press [Done]. The display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen. NOTE A right triangle ( ) on a copy mode setting key indicates that more setting screens are available by pressing the key. 1-31 Confirming Settings...
Page 42: Changing/Canceling Selected Settings
Changing/Canceling Selected Settings You can use the Setting Confirmation screen to change or cancel selected copy modes. Press [Setting Confirmation]. The Setting Confirmation screen is displayed, showing the selected copy mode settings. Press the key of the copy mode to be changed or canceled. The settings screen for the selected copy mode is displayed.
Page 43 NOTE • A right triangle ( ) on a copy mode setting key indicates that more setting screens are available by pressing the key. • If you select a copy mode setting key without a right triangle ( ) and then press [Done], the selected copy mode is canceled.
Page 44 Press [Done]. The display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen. 1-34 Changing/Canceling Selected Settings...
Page 45: Basic Copying Features
Basic Copying Features CHAPTER This chapter describes the basic copying features. Copy Quantity ............2-2 Specifying the Required Number of Copies .
Page 46: Copy Quantity
Copy Quantity The machine allows up to 99 copies to be made. Specifying the Required Number of Copies Press (numeric keys) to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99). Serial No. Reset PQRS WXYZ Additional Functions Stop Log In/Out Clear Start Display...
Page 47: Changing The Copy Quantity
Changing the Copy Quantity Press (Clear) to clear the entered number. Additional Functions Stop Log In/Out Clear Start Display Contrast Processing/ Error Power Data Press (numeric keys) to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99). Serial No. Reset PQRS WXYZ Additional Functions...
Page 48 The copy quantity appears on the right side of the Copy Basic Features screen. IMPORTANT You cannot change the copy quantity while the machine is copying. Copy Quantity...
Page 49: Paper Selection
Paper Selection You can manually specify a paper size or set the machine to automatically select the paper size for you. NOTE • If you are copying an original with an image that extends all the way to the edges onto the same size paper at a copy ratio of 100%, the periphery of the original image may be cut off slightly on the copy.
Page 50 Place your originals ➞ press [Paper Select]. Press [Auto] ➞ [Done]. The following screen is displayed. Paper Selection...
Page 51: Manual Paper Selection
NOTE When the feeder is closed, the paper source holding that paper size is highlighted along with [Auto]. Press (Start). Copying starts. Manual Paper Selection You can make copies after manually selecting the paper size and type of paper loaded in the paper sources. NOTE •...
Page 52 Select the desired paper size ➞ proceed to step 4. NOTE • The paper sizes/types loaded in each paper drawer are indicated by icons on the touch panel display. • Icons indicating the type of paper loaded in each paper drawer can be displayed on paper selection screens, if you store that information in the machine beforehand.
Page 53 For the stack bypass setting, load the paper into the stack bypass. The [Stack Bypass] setting screen is displayed. NOTE The paper size/type setting in the [Stack Bypass] setting screen is available if Stack Bypass Standard Settings is set to 'Off' in Common Settings (from the Additional Functions screen).
Page 54 ❑ Select the desired paper type ➞ press [OK]. IMPORTANT When printing on special types of paper, such as heavy paper or transparencies, be sure to correctly set the paper type, especially if you are using heavy paper. If the type of paper is not set correctly, it could adversely affect the quality of the image.
Page 55 ❑ Press [X] to specify the horizontal axis of the paper ➞ enter a value. ❑ Press [Y] to specify the vertical axis of the paper ➞ enter a value. ❑ Press [OK]. The display returns to the paper size selection screen. NOTE •...
Page 56 IMPORTANT • When printing on special types of paper, such as heavy paper, be sure to correctly set the paper type, especially if you are using heavy paper. If the type of paper is not set correctly, it could adversely affect the quality of the image. Moreover, the fixing unit may become dirty and require a service repair, or the paper could jam.
Page 57 IMPORTANT • If the envelope type is not selected correctly, a paper jam will occur. • If an envelope size is selected, the Finisher, 1 2-Sided, 2 2-Sided, Book 2-Sided, Two-page Separation, or Image Combination mode cannot be specified. ❑ Press [OK].
Page 58: Copy Exposure And Original Type Settings
Copy Exposure and Original Type Settings You can set the desired copy exposure and select the original type before scanning the original. ■ Manual Exposure Adjustment You can manually adjust the copy exposure to the most appropriate level for the original. ■...
Page 59: Manual Exposure Adjustment
Manual Exposure Adjustment You can manually adjust the copy exposure to the most appropriate level for the original. Place your originals ➞ press [Light] or [Dark]. Press [Light] to move the indicator to the left to make the exposure lighter, or press [Dark] to move it to the right to make the exposure darker.
Page 60: Original Type Selection
Original Type Selection The machine is capable of processing and producing copies according to the type of the original. You can manually select the original type so that the machine reproduces copies as faithful as possible to the original. The following three original type modes are available for adjusting the image quality.
Page 61 Place your originals ➞ press the original type drop-down list ➞ select the original type ([Text], [Text/Photo], or [Photo]). Original Type Press (Start). Copying starts. NOTE To cancel all settings and return the machine to the Standard mode, press (Reset). 2-17 Copy Exposure and Original Type Settings...
Page 62: Automatic Exposure Adjustment
Automatic Exposure Adjustment This mode enables you to set the machine to automatically adjust the copy exposure to the level best suited to the quality of the original. Place your originals ➞ press [A]. The machine automatically adjusts the copy exposure to the level best suited to the quality of the original.
Page 63: Changing The Copy (Zoom) Ratio
Changing the Copy (Zoom) Ratio You can set the machine to adjust the copy ratio automatically, or you can specify the copy ratio manually. The following three types of copy ratio settings are available. NOTE To set the copy ratio to 100%, press [Direct]. ■...
Page 64: Preset Zoom
Preset Zoom The machine offers you a variety of preset copy ratios to reduce or enlarge standard size originals to another standard paper size. IMPORTANT • Place the originals horizontally in the following cases: - If you are enlarging LTR originals to 11" x 17" - If you are enlarging STMT originals to 11"...
Page 65 Place your originals ➞ press [Copy Ratio]. To reduce the original image, select a preset reduction ratio. To enlarge the original image, select a preset enlargement ratio. Following your selection, press [Done]. Enlargement Ratios Reduction Ratios The selected mode is set, the display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen, and the selected copy ratio is displayed.
Page 66: Zoom By Percentage
Zoom by Percentage You can reduce or enlarge images by any copy ratio in 1% increments. The available copy ratios are from 50% to 200%. The same copy ratio is used for the horizontal (X) and vertical (Y) axes. Place your originals ➞ press [Copy Ratio]. Press [-] or [+] to set a copy ratio ➞...
Page 67: Auto Zoom
NOTE If you enter a value outside the setting range, a message prompting you to enter an appropriate value appears on the screen. Press (Start). Copying starts. NOTE • To return the copy ratio to 100%, press [Direct]. • To cancel all settings and return the machine to the Standard mode, press (Reset).
Page 68 Place your originals ➞ press [Paper Select]. Select the desired paper size ➞ press [Done]. The display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen. IMPORTANT Make sure that you select a paper size other than [Auto]. If you do not select a paper size, the copy ratio is automatically set to match the size of the paper loaded in Paper Drawer 1.
Page 69 Press [Copy Ratio]. Press [Auto] ➞ [Done]. The selected mode is set, the display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen, and the copy ratio generated by the machine is displayed. 2-25 Changing the Copy (Zoom) Ratio...
Page 70 Press (Start). Copying starts. NOTE • To return the copy ratio to 100%, press [Direct]. To cancel this setting, press [Copy Ratio] ➞ [Auto]. • • To cancel all settings and return the machine to the Standard mode, press (Reset). 2-26 Changing the Copy (Zoom) Ratio...
Page 71: Collating Copies
Collating Copies The Finisher modes can be selected to collate the copies in various ways, either by pages or copy sets. IMPORTANT The Finisher modes cannot be set if [Envelope], [Transparency], or [Labels] is selected as the paper type. ■ If the Collate Mode Is Set: The copies are automatically collated into sets arranged in page order.
Page 72: Page Order (Collate)
■ If No Finisher Mode Is Set: If the Collate and Group modes are not set, copies are output as follows: Originals Copies Page Order (Collate) Place your originals ➞ press [Finisher]. 2-28 Collating Copies...
Page 73 Press [Collate]. Press [OK]. The selected mode is set, and the display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen. Press (Start). If the original is placed on the platen glass, follow the instructions that appear on the touch panel display ➞ press (Start) once for each original.
Page 74: Same Page (Group)
Same Page (Group) Place your originals ➞ press [Finisher]. Press [Group]. Press [OK]. The selected mode is set, and the display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen. 2-30 Collating Copies...
Page 75 Press (Start). If the original is placed on the platen glass, follow the instructions that appear on the touch panel display ➞ press (Start) once for each original. When scanning is complete, press [Done]. Copying starts. NOTE To cancel this setting, press [Finisher] ➞ [Cancel]. •...
Page 76: Two-Sided Copying
Two-Sided Copying This mode enables you to make two-sided copies from one-sided or two-sided originals, or make one-sided copies from two-sided originals. IMPORTANT You may not be able to make two-sided copies on some types of paper, depending on the paper.
Page 77 ■ Making Two-Sided Copies from Two-Sided Originals (2 2-Sided) This feature enables you to make two-sided copies from two-sided originals. If the originals are placed in the feeder, they are automatically turned over to make two-sided copies. Original Copy ■ Making One-Sided Copies from Two-Sided Originals (2 1-Sided) This feature automatically turns over two-sided originals placed in the feeder to make one-sided copies on different sheets of paper.
Page 78 ■ Making Two-Sided Copies from Facing Pages in a Book (Book 2-Sided) This feature enables you to make two-sided copies from facing pages, or from the front and back sides of a page in bound originals, such as books and magazines. IMPORTANT Place your original on the platen glass.
Page 79: To 2-Sided
1 to 2-Sided This feature enables you to make two-sided copies from one-sided originals. IMPORTANT • The 1 2-Sided mode cannot be used with the Two-page Separation or Image Combination mode. • Make sure to place originals with a horizontal (landscape) orientation, such as LTRR, horizontally.
Page 80 Press [1 2-Sided]. To set the orientation of the two-sided copies, press [Option] ➞ select the type of two-sided orientation ➞ press [Done]. Details of each item are shown below. [Book Type]: The front and back sides of the copy will have the same top-bottom orientation.
Page 81 Press [OK]. The display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen, and <1 2-Sided> is displayed above [Two-sided]. Press (Start). If the original is placed on the platen glass, follow the instructions that appear on the touch panel display ➞ press (Start) once for each original.
Page 82: To 2-Sided
2 to 2-Sided This feature enables you to make two-sided copies from two-sided originals. If a two-sided original is placed in the feeder, it is automatically turned over so that both sides of the original are copied on the front and back sides of a copy sheet. IMPORTANT The 2 2-Sided mode cannot be used with the Two-page Separation or Image Combination mode.
Page 83 To set the orientation of the originals and the copies, press [Option] ➞ select the type of two-sided orientation for the originals and the copies ➞ press [Done]. Original [Book Type]: The front and back sides of the original have the same top-bottom orientation.
Page 84 Press [OK]. The display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen, and <2 2-Sided> is displayed above [Two-sided]. Press (Start). If the original is placed on the platen glass, follow the instructions that appear on the touch panel display ➞ press (Start) once for each original.
Page 85: To 1-Sided
2 to 1-Sided This feature automatically turns over two-sided originals placed in the feeder to make one-sided copies on different sheets of paper. IMPORTANT • The 2 1-Sided mode cannot be used with the Two-page Separation or Image Combination mode. •...
Page 86 To set the orientation of the originals, press [Option] ➞ select the orientation of the originals ➞ press [Done]. Details of each item are shown below. [Book Type]: The front and back sides of the original have the same top-bottom orientation. [Calendar Type]: The front and back sides of the original have opposite top-bottom orientations.
Page 87: Book To 2-Sided
Press (Start). Copying starts. NOTE To cancel this setting, press [Two-sided] ➞ [Cancel]. • • To cancel all settings and return the machine to the Standard mode, press (Reset). Book to 2-Sided This feature enables you to make two-sided copies from facing pages, or from the front and back sides of a page in bound originals, such as books and magazines.
Page 88 2-Sided] ➞ [Next]. Press [Book Select the desired type of two-sided layout ➞ press [OK]. 2-44 Two-Sided Copying...
Page 89 Details of each item are shown below. [Left/Right Two-sided]: The facing pages of a book or bound original are copied on the front and back sides of a single sheet of paper. [Front/Back Two-sided]: The front and back sides of the left page, or the front and back sides of the right page, are copied on the front and back sides of a single sheet of paper.
Page 90: Special Copying Features
Special Copying Features CHAPTER This chapter describes the special copying features. Two-Page Separation ........... . 3-2 Image Combination.
Page 91: Two-Page Separation
Two-Page Separation This mode enables you to copy facing pages in a book or bound original to fit onto separate pages. Original Copies IMPORTANT • The Two-page Separation mode cannot be used with the Two-sided, Image Combination, Different Size Originals, or Binding Erase mode. •...
Page 92 Place your original on the platen glass ➞ press [Special Features]. To make copies in the correct page order, begin copying from the first open page of the book or bound original. Place your original face down, making sure that its top edge is aligned with the back edge of the platen glass (by the arrow in the top left corner).
Page 93 Press (Start). To scan the next two facing pages, turn the page of the original ➞ place your original on the platen glass ➞ press (Start). Scanning starts. When scanning is complete, press [Done]. Copying starts. NOTE To cancel this setting, press [Special Features] ➞ [Two-page Separation] ➞ •...
Page 94: Image Combination
Image Combination This mode enables you to automatically reduce two or four originals, as well as two-sided originals or the facing pages of a book, to fit onto one side or both sides of a selected paper size. IMPORTANT • The Image Combination mode cannot be used with the Automatic Paper Selection, Two-page Separation, Different Size Originals, Original Frame Erase, or Book Frame Erase mode.
Page 95 ■ 4 On 1 This setting reduces four 1-sided or two 2-sided originals to fit onto one side or both sides of the copy sheet. Originals Copy Place your originals ➞ press [Special Features] ➞ [Image Combination]. Image Combination...
Page 96 Select the original size ➞ press [Next]. If you are copying two-sided originals, press [2-Sided Original] ➞ select the type of two-sided original ➞ press [OK] ➞ [Next]. Details of each item are shown below. [Book Type]: The front and back sides of the original have the same top-bottom orientation.
Page 97 Select the desired Image Combination feature ➞ press [Next]. If you want to make two-sided copies, press [2-Sided Copy] ➞ select the type of two-sided orientation ➞ press [OK] ➞ [Next]. Details of each item are shown below. [Book Type]: The front and back sides of the copy will have the same top-bottom orientation.
Page 98 If you want to specify the image order, press [Option] ➞ select the image order ➞ press [Done] ➞ [Next]. 2 On 1 4 On 1 If you do not change the image order by pressing [Option], the images are printed as follows: Left ➞...
Page 99 Select the desired paper size ➞ press [OK] ➞ [Done]. The selected mode is set, and the display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen. IMPORTANT You cannot use Automatic Paper Selection in the Image Combination mode. NOTE • The machine automatically selects the copy ratio depending on the selected paper size.
Page 100: Frame Erase
Frame Erase This mode enables you to erase shadows and lines that appear when copying various types of originals. The following three Frame Erase modes are available. IMPORTANT Combinations of the three Frame Erase modes cannot be set. If you select one of these modes, the previously set mode is canceled.
Page 101: Binding Erase
■ Book Frame Erase This mode erases the dark borders, as well as center and contour lines that appear if you are copying facing pages in a book or bound original. Copy Book Frame Erase Selected Original Copy Book Frame Erase Not Selected ■...
Page 102: Original Frame Erase
Original Frame Erase This mode erases the dark borders and frame lines that appear around the copy if the original is smaller than the selected paper size. You can also use this mode to create a blank border around the edge of the copy. IMPORTANT The Original Frame Erase mode cannot be used with the Image Combination or Different Size Original mode.
Page 103 Select the original size ➞ press [Next]. IMPORTANT You can set the Original Frame Erase mode only for the original paper sizes shown on the touch panel display. NOTE To select an A or B series paper size, press [A/B-size]. 3-14 Frame Erase...
Page 104 Press [-] or [+] to set the frame erase width. NOTE • To enter values in millimeters, press [mm]. • When entering the value in millimeters, you can also use (numeric keys), (Clear) to clear your entry. • You can change the value by pressing [-] or [+], even if you have entered the value using (numeric keys).
Page 105 ● If you want to set the top, left, right, and bottom widths independently: ❑ Press [Adjust Each Dim.]. ❑ Select the desired frame erase borders ➞ press [-] or [+] to set their respective frame erase widths ➞ press [OK]. To return to the screen for setting the same width for all four borders, press [Adjust All At Once].
Page 106: Book Frame Erase
Book Frame Erase This mode erases the dark borders, as well as center and contour lines that appear if you are copying facing pages in a book or bound original onto a single sheet of paper. IMPORTANT The Book Frame Erase mode cannot be used with the Image Combination or Different Size Original mode.
Page 107 Select the size of the bound original when it is open ➞ press [Next]. IMPORTANT You can set the Book Frame Erase mode only for the original paper sizes shown on the touch panel display. NOTE To select an A or B series paper size, press [A/B-size]. Press [-] or [+] to set the frame erase widths.
Page 108 ● If you want to set the same width for all four borders: ❑ Press [Center] and [Sides] ➞ press [-] or [+] to set their respective frame erase widths ➞ press [OK]. The selected mode is set. ● If you want to set the top, left, center, right, and bottom widths independently: ❑...
Page 109: Binding Erase
Press (Start). Copying starts. NOTE To cancel this setting, press [Special Features] ➞ [Frame Erase] ➞ [Cancel]. • • To cancel all settings and return the machine to the Standard mode, press (Reset). Binding Erase This mode erases the shadows that appear on copies from binding holes on originals.
Page 110 Select the border where the binding holes are located ➞ press [Next]. The border is where the binding holes are located on the original, if you visualize the original as being face up. Press [-] or [+] to set the frame erase width ➞ press [OK] ➞ [Done].
Page 111 NOTE • To enter values in millimeters, press [mm]. • When entering the value in millimeters, you can also use (numeric keys), (Clear) to clear your entry. • You can change the value by pressing [-] or [+], even if you have entered the value using (numeric keys).
Page 112: Different Size Originals
Different Size Originals This mode enables you to copy different size originals together. IMPORTANT • The Different Size Originals mode cannot be used with the Book 2-Sided, Two-page Separation, Image Combination, or Frame Erase mode. • If the originals are placed in the feeder, make sure that the different size originals are of the same weight (paper type).
Page 113 Place your originals ➞ press [Special Features]. Press [Different Size Originals]. 3-24 Different Size Originals...
Page 114 Select the type of originals ➞ press [OK] ➞ [Done]. If you are placing originals with the same width, press [Same Width]. If you are placing originals with different widths, press [Different Width]. The selected mode is set, and the display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen.
Page 115: Adjusting The Contrast (Sharpness)
Adjusting the Contrast (Sharpness) This mode enables you to make copies of originals with a sharper or softer contrast. To reproduce text or lines with a sharper contrast, use [High] as the setting. To copy originals containing printed images or other halftones with a softer contrast, use [Low] as the setting.
Page 116 Place your originals ➞ press [Special Features]. Press [Sharpness]. 3-27 Adjusting the Contrast (Sharpness)
Page 117 Press [Low] or [High] to adjust the sharpness ➞ press [OK] ➞ [Done]. To copy text or lines clearly, the setting should be towards [High]. To copy originals containing printed images or other halftones, the setting should be towards [Low]. The selected mode is set, and the display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen.
Page 118: Memory Keys
Memory Keys You can set any possible combination of copy modes and store them in a memory key. There are four memory keys, and they can be assigned names for increased convenience. This feature is useful for storing frequently used copy settings. NOTE The copy settings stored in memory are not erased, even if the power is turned OFF.
Page 119 Press [Special Features] ➞ [Mode Memory]. Press [Store/Erase]. 3-30 Memory Keys...
Page 120 Press [Store]. Select a key ([M1] to [M4]) for storing the copy settings ➞ press [Next]. NOTE • Keys that already have settings stored in them are displayed with a black square ) in the lower right corner of the key. •...
Page 121 ● If you select a key without settings: ❑ A screen appears, asking for your confirmation to store the settings. ❑ Press [Yes]. To cancel storing the settings, press [No]. The message <Stored in memory.> appears for approximately two seconds on the touch panel display.
Page 122: Naming A Memory Key
Press [OK] ➞ [Done]. The display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen. Naming a Memory Key Press [Special Features] ➞ [Mode Memory]. If necessary, see the screen shot in step 2 of "Storing Copy Settings," on p. 3-29. Press [Store/Erase]. If necessary see the screen shot in step 3 of "Storing Copy Settings", on p.
Page 123 Select a key ([M1] to [M4]) to name ➞ press [Next]. NOTE • Keys that already have settings stored in them are displayed with a black square ) in the lower right corner of the key. • If you select a key that already has settings stored in it, the settings are displayed. •...
Page 124: Recalling Copy Settings
NOTE • For instructions on entering characters, see Chapter 2, "Basic Operations," in the Reference Guide. • If you press [OK] without entering any characters, the key name reverts to its current name (default M1 to M4). Press [Cancel] ➞ [Done]. The display returns to the Copy Basic Features screen.
Page 125: Erasing Copy Settings
Verify the settings ➞ press [OK] ➞ [Done]. If you select a key that does not have copy settings stored in it, [OK] is grayed out and cannot be pressed. Select another key that has copy settings stored in it, or press [Cancel].
Page 126 Select the key containing the copy settings that you want to erase ➞ press [Next]. A screen appears, asking for your confirmation to erase the settings. IMPORTANT Make sure to check the settings first before erasing them. NOTE • Keys that already have settings stored in them are displayed with a black square ) in the lower right corner of the key.
Page 127 The message <Erased.> appears for approximately two seconds on the touch panel display. The stored copy settings are erased. NOTE Key names are not erased. For instructions on changing a key name, see "Naming a Memory Key," on p. 3-33. Press [Cancel] ➞...
Page 128 Customizing Settings CHAPTER This chapter explains how to change the machine's default settings and customize them to suit your needs. Copy Settings Table ........... . . 4-2 Image Orientation Priority.
Page 129: Copy Settings Table
Copy Settings Table The following items can be stored or set in Copy Settings from the Additional Functions screen. Applicable Item Settings Page Image Orientation Priority p. 4-3 On, Off Auto Orientation , Off p. 4-5 Standard Settings Store, Initialize p.
Page 130: Image Orientation Priority
Image Orientation Priority If Image Orientation Priority is set to 'On', the machine always copies an image in the same orientation as the original image. This is because the image on originals may be copied upside down, depending on the copy mode set. If you do not want to copy the original image upside down, such as when copying on letterhead paper, or paper with a logo (such as a cover sheet), set the Image Orientation Priority to 'On'.
Page 131 Press [Image Orientation Priority]. Select [On] or [Off] ➞ press [OK]. The selected mode is set. Press [Done] repeatedly until the Copy Basic Features screen appears. Image Orientation Priority...
Page 132: Auto Orientation
Auto Orientation If Auto Orientation is set to 'On', the machine uses information, such as the size of the original and the zoom ratio, to determine the most suitable orientation for the specified paper size and then automatically rotates the image, if necessary. NOTE The default setting is 'On'.
Page 133 Select [On] or [Off] ➞ press [OK]. The selected mode is set. NOTE • If LTR or STMT originals are enlarged onto 11" x 17" or LGL copy paper, Auto Orientation is not performed even if you select [On]. • Only the images of standard size originals, up to LTR paper, can be rotated when the copy ratio is set to 100%.
Page 134: Changing The Current Standard Settings
Changing the Current Standard Settings The Standard Settings refer to a combination of copy modes that the machine automatically returns to after the power is turned ON, or when (Reset) is pressed. The Standard Settings can be changed to suit your needs, or restored to their default settings.
Page 135 Press [Standard Settings]. Press [Store]. Changing the Current Standard Settings...
Page 136 Press [Yes]. To cancel storing the currently displayed settings as the Standard Settings, press [No]. The message <Stored in memory.> appears for approximately two seconds on the touch panel display. The displayed settings are stored as the Standard Settings. NOTE The settings displayed are the currently set copy settings.
Page 137: Initializing Standard Settings
Initializing Standard Settings You can restore the Standard Settings to their default settings. (Additional Functions) ➞ [Copy Settings]. Press If necessary, see the screen shot in step 1 of "Image Orientation Priority," on p. 4-3. Press [Standard Settings]. If necessary, see the screen shot in step 2 of "Storing New Standard Settings," on p.
Page 138 Verify the settings ➞ press [Yes]. To cancel initializing the Standard Settings, press [No]. The message <Initialized.> appears for approximately two seconds on the touch panel display. The Standard Settings are initialized. Press [Done] repeatedly until the Copy Basic Features screen appears.
Page 139: Restoring The Default Copy Settings
Restoring the Default Copy Settings Modes that have been changed in Copy Settings (from the Additional Functions screen) can be restored to their default settings. (See "Copy Settings Table," on p. 4-2.) (Additional Functions) ➞ [Copy Settings]. Press If necessary, see the screen shot in step 1 of "Image Orientation Priority" on p. 4-3 Press [Initialize Copy Settings].
Page 140 Press [Yes]. To cancel initializing the Copy Settings, press [No]. The message <Initialized.> appears for approximately two seconds on the touch panel display. The Copy Settings are initialized. Press [Done] repeatedly until the Copy Basic Features screen appears. 4-13 Restoring the Default Copy Settings...
Page 141: Appendix
Appendix CHAPTER This chapter provides the combination of functions chart and index. Combination of Functions Chart ..........5-2 Index .
Page 142: Combination Of Functions Chart
Combination of Functions Chart This chart shows the available combinations of settings when you want to set more than one function at a time. Combination Available ✕ Combination Unavailable ▲ Priority to Latest Set Mode ● Priority to Image Combination Mode (Ratio can be changed) Function to Be Set Preset Zoom...
Page 143: Index
Index Numerics Collate mode, 2-27, 2-27, 2-28 Collating 1 to 2-sided, 2-32, 2-35 Collate mode, 2-27, 2-28 2 On 1, 3-5 Collating copies, 2-27 2 to 1-sided, 2-33, 2-41 Group mode, 2-27, 2-30 2 to 2-sided, 2-33, 2-38 Combination of functions chart, 5-2 4 On 1, 3-6 Confirming settings, 1-30 Contrast (Sharpness)
Page 144 Different Size Originals key, 1-5 Image Orientation Priority, 4-3 Direct key, 1-2 Initializing standard settings, 4-10 Displays used in this manual, viii Keys used in this manual, viii Enlargement copy ratios, 2-20 Memory key Feeder, 1-14, 1-20 Erasing, 3-36 Finisher key, 1-3 Naming, 3-33 Finisher modes, 2-27 Recalling, 3-35...
Page 145 Manual, 2-7 Two-page Separation key, 1-4 Paper selection types, 2-5 Two-sided copying Photo mode, 2-14 1 to 2-sided, 2-32, 2-35 Placing originals 2 to 1-sided, 2-33, 2-41 Feeder, 1-14, 1-20 2 to 2-sided, 2-33, 2-38 Orientation, 1-14 Book to 2-sided, 2-34, 2-43 Placing originals, 1-14 Two-sided, 2-32 Platen glass, 1-14, 1-16...
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Canon MF7280 - ImageCLASS B/W Laser Copying Manual

Preface

How to Use this Manual

Legal Notices

Chapter 1 Introduction to Copying

Overview of the Imageclass MF7280

Flow of Copy Operations

Placing Originals

Canceling a Copy Job

Reserved Copying

Confirming Settings

Changing/Canceling Selected Settings

Chapter 2 Basic Copying Features

Copy Quantity

Paper Selection

Copy Exposure and Original Type Settings

Changing the Copy (Zoom) Ratio

Collating Copies

Two-Sided Copying

Chapter 3 Special Copying Features

Two-Page Separation

Image Combination

Frame Erase

Different Size Originals

Adjusting the Contrast (Sharpness)

Memory Keys

Chapter 4 Customizing Settings

Copy Settings Table

Image Orientation Priority

Auto Orientation

Changing the Current Standard Settings

Restoring the Default Copy Settings

Chapter 5 Appendix

Combination of Functions Chart

Index

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