Page 1: Online Manual
MX490 series Online Manual Read Me First Useful Functions Available on the Machine Overview of the Machine Printing Copying Scanning Faxing Troubleshooting English...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center........
Page 3 Printing with Windows RT..........99 Overview of the Machine.
Page 4 Replacing a FINE Cartridge..........156 Replacing a FINE Cartridge.
Page 5 Canon IJ Network Tool Screen........
Page 6 Canon IJ Network Tool Screen........
Page 7 Canon IJ Status Monitor........
Page 8 Canon IJ Status Monitor Description........
Page 9 Scanning Multiple Items at One Time..........489 Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).
Page 10 Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)........Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear).
Page 11 Registering Recipients Using the Operation Panel of the Machine......709 Registering the Fax/Telephone Number of Recipients....... . . 710 Registering Recipients in Group Dial.
Page 12 How to Open the Setting Screen of the Fax Driver........771 Edit or Remove a Recipient from an Address Book (Fax Driver).
Page 13 Colors Are Unclear............Lines Are Misaligned.
Page 14 Cannot Perform Sequential Broadcasting by Redialing, or Cannot Dial by Entering the Numbers 871 Errors Often Occur When You Send a Fax......... . 872 Problems Receiving Faxes.
Page 15 Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine..........922 In Other Cases.
Page 16 5040..............963 5100.
Page 17 6944..............997 6945.
Page 18: Read Me First
In addition, Canon may suspend or stop the disclosure of this guide due to unavoidable reasons. Canon shall not be liable for any damage suffered by customers as a result of changes in or deletion of information in this guide, or suspension/stoppage of disclosure of this guide.
Page 19: How To Use The Online Manual
How to Use the Online Manual Symbols Used in This Document Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation. Caution Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
Page 20: Trademarks And Licenses
• Photo Rag is a trademark of Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH. • Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc. Note • The formal name of Windows Vista is Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
Page 21 1. Definitions. "License" shall mean the terms and conditions for use, reproduction, and distribution as defined by Sections 1 through 9 of this document. "Licensor" shall mean the copyright owner or entity authorized by the copyright owner that is granting the License.
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Page 24: Search Tips
Enter keywords in the search window and click (Search). You can search for target pages in this guide. Entry example: "(your product's model name) load paper" Search Tips You can search for target pages by entering keywords in the search window. Note •...
Page 25 Note • The displayed screen varies depending on your product. • Searching for Application Functions Enter your application's name and a keyword for the function you want to learn about Example: When you want to learn how to print collages with My Image Garden Enter "My Image Garden collage"...
Page 26: Notes On Operation Explanations
Notes on Operation Explanations In this guide, most of the operations are described based on the windows displayed when Windows 8.1 operating system (called Windows 8.1 below) or Windows 8 operating system (called Windows 8 below) is used.
Page 27: Useful Functions Available On The Machine
Useful Functions Available on the Machine Connect Wirelessly with Ease in "Access Point Mode" Print Photos Easily Using My Image Garden Download a Variety of Content Materials Print Items with Easy-PhotoPrint+ (Web Application) Connection Methods Available on the Machine Using PIXMA Cloud Link Printing with Google Cloud Print Printing from AirPrint Compliant Device Checking Printer Information...
Page 28: Connect Wirelessly With Ease In "Access Point Mode
Connect Wirelessly with Ease in "Access Point Mode" The machine supports "access point mode" in which you can connect to the machine wirelessly from a computer or smartphone even in an environment without a wireless LAN router. Switch to "access point mode" with simple steps to enjoy scanning and printing wirelessly. When you use the machine with the access point mode, be sure to specify the access point name of the machine and the security setting in advance.
Page 29: Print Photos Easily Using My Image Garden
Print Photos Easily Using My Image Garden Organize Images Easily In My Image Garden, you can register the names of people and events to photos. You can organize photos easily as you can display them not only by folder but also by calendar, event, and person.
Page 30 Place Photos Automatically Delightful items are created easily as the selected photos are placed automatically according to the theme. Other Various Functions My Image Garden has many other useful functions. Refer to "What You Can Do with My Image Garden" for details.
Page 31: Download A Variety Of Content Materials
PREMIUM Contents can be downloaded easily via My Image Garden. Downloaded PREMIUM Contents can be printed directly with My Image Garden. To download PREMIUM Contents, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks/ink cartridges are installed for all colors on a supported printer.
Page 32: Print Items With Easy-Photoprint+ (Web Application)
Print Items with Easy-PhotoPrint+ (Web Application) You can easily create and print personalized items such as calendars and collages, anytime and anywhere, by simply accessing Easy-PhotoPrint+ on the web from a computer or tablet. By using Easy-PhotoPrint+, you can create items in the latest environment without going through the trouble of installation.
Page 33: Connection Methods Available On The Machine
Connection Methods Available on the Machine The following connection methods are available on the machine. Wireless Connection With a wireless router Without a wireless router USB Connection Wireless Connection There are two methods for connecting the printer to your device (such as a smartphone). One method is to connect using a wireless router, and the other method is to connect without using a wireless router.
Page 34: Usb Connection
Connection without Using a Wireless Router • Connect the printer and a device without using a wireless router. Connect a device and the printer directly using the printer's access point mode function. • When establishing a connection in access point mode, Internet connection may become unavailable. In that case, web services for the printer cannot be used.
Page 35: Connection Without Using A Wireless Router (Windows Xp)
Connection without Using a Wireless Router (Windows XP) Restrictions (Appears in a new window) 1. Press the Setup button (A) on the printer. 2. Use the button (B) to select Device settings, then press the OK button. 3. Select LAN settings, then press the OK button. 4.
Page 36 6. Select SSID, then press the OK button. 7. Check SSID information in the printer screen, then press the Back button (C). You will use the SSID information in the subsequent steps. 8. Select Security protocol, then press the OK button. 9.
Page 37 12. Select the network name (SSID) you want to use, then click Connect. 13. Enter the Password (Network key), then click Connect. 14. When connection is complete, click Back until the screen below appears. Proceed with the setup.
Page 38: Restrictions
Restrictions When connecting another device while a device (such as a smartphone) is already connected to the printer, connect it using the same connection method as the connected device. If you connect using a different connection method, the connection to the device in use will be disabled. Connection Using a Wired Network cannot be performed on printers that do not support a wired connection.
Page 39 • In access point mode, you can connect up to five devices at the same time. If you try to connect a sixth device while five devices are already connected, an error will appear. If an error appears, disconnect a device that does not use the printer, then configure settings again. •...
Page 40: 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 41 Copyrights and Rights of Publicity When printing from the photo sharing site: • 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 42: Using Pixma Cloud Link
Using PIXMA Cloud Link By using PIXMA Cloud Link, you can connect your printer to a cloud service, such as CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, Evernote, or Twitter, and use the following functions without using a computer: • Print images from a photo-sharing service •...
Page 43: Using Pixma Cloud Link From Your Smartphone, Tablet, Or Computer
Using PIXMA Cloud Link from Your Smartphone, Tablet, or Computer Before Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center Preparations Before Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center Adding a Printer Adding a PIXMA Cloud Link User...
Page 44: Before Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center
Before Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center is a service that links with the cloud function of the printer and allows you to perform operations such as registering and managing apps from your smartphone or tablet device, and checking the print status, print error, and ink status of the printer.
Page 45: Requirements For Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center Operation
Mac OS X v10.6-OS X Mavericks v10.9 Safari 5.1, 6, 7 * When you use Internet Explorer 8, the web pages may not display correctly. Canon recommends that you upgrade to Internet Explorer 9 or later, or use another browser.
Page 46: Preparations Before Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center
Preparations Before Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center To use the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center, you need to follow the steps described below and register the user information. Print registration information from the printer 1. On the printer operation panel, select the Setup button, and then select Web service setup ->...
Page 47 Important • The operation to complete the registration should be done within 60 minutes. Access the URL on the printed page, and then enter the e-mail address and other necessary information Important • Do not use the Back button of the web browser while an operation is processing. The screen may not transition properly.
Page 48 3. Enter the E-mail address and Printer registration ID of the printer's owner, and then select OK The registration page URL is sent to the e-mail address entered. Important • There are character restrictions for the e-mail address, as shown below. •...
Page 49: User Registration
Access the URL in the e-mail, register the information, and complete the user registration 1. When an e-mail with the subject "Information on Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center" is sent to the e-mail address that you entered, select the URL 2.
Page 50 3. In the user information entry screen, enter your Password, and select Next Enter your password for logging in to the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center. Important • There are character restrictions for the Password, as shown below. • The password must be between 8 and 32 characters long, using single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols (!"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~).
Page 51 Important • The User Name entry field has the following character restrictions: • The user name must be between 1 and 20 characters long, using single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols (!"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~). (Alphabets are case-sensitive) 5. Specify the Time zone setting, and select Next Select your region on the list.
Page 52 The registration is complete. A registration completion message is displayed. When you select the OK button in the message, the login screen is displayed. Enter the registered e-mail address and password, and log in to the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center. Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center...
Page 53: Printing Your Printer Registration Id
Printing Your Printer registration ID To add a printer by using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center, you will need a Printer registration ID. From the operation panel of this printer, print the URL of the authentication site and your Printer registration ID.
Page 54: Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center Window
Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center window This section describes the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center screens that are displayed on your smartphone, tablet device, or computer. Description of the Login screen Description of the Main screen Description of the Login screen This section provides the description of the Login screen of Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center.
Page 55: Description Of The Main Screen
About this service This displays the descriptions of this service. Description of the Main screen When you log in to the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center, the Main screen appears. Important • With this service, the functions available to Standard user of the printer are different from those available to the printer Administrator.
Page 56 For general users, only the Select printer screen appears. Mng. printer screen (Select printer screen) For the Administrator From the Mng. printer screen, you can check* update* printer information registered to the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center, copy apps, change printer names,...
Page 57 When transferring the ownership of the printer, select Clear the information saved on the printer. • Add printers (Administrator only) Select this to add printers to be used in the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center. You need a Printer registration ID...
Page 58 • Although the number of printers that can be registered for one e-mail address is not limited, only up to 16 printers are guaranteed to operate. Manage users screen For the Administrator From the Manage users screen, you can check user information registered to the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center, delete users,...
Page 59 • Sort (Administrator only) This displays the screen to sort registered apps. You can use the buttons to change the display order of apps. When you finish sorting, press the Done button to confirm the order. • Latest notices* This displays the latest notices. The symbol indicates that there is a new unread notice.
Page 60 This displays the User information screen. You can change the registered e-mail address, password, language, time zone, and other settings. • Help/legal notices* The description of the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center screen and various reminders are displayed. • Log out* This opens the Log out screen of the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center.
Page 61 On the Search apps screen, the apps that you can register by using the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center are displayed by category. ◦ When you select , the details of the app are displayed. When you select , you can choose to register or unregister the app.
Page 62: If You Are Using A Pc
• Properties* This screen displays the status of the printer that is currently selected. You can check how much ink is remaining or details about an error that occurred. You can also access the ink purchasing site and the Online Manual. Important •...
Page 63 When you select the Mng. printer (Select printer) button, the Mng. printer (Select printer) screen appears. For the Administrator From the Mng. printer screen, you can check* update* printer information registered to the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center, copy apps, change printer names,...
Page 64 • Up to 128 characters (Uppercase and lowercase letters are differentiated.) • Delete printers (Administrator only) When you select , the printer is deleted from the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center. When transferring the ownership of the printer, select Clear the information saved on the printer.
Page 65 16 printers are guaranteed to operate. (2) Manage users button When you select the Manage users button, the Manage users screen appears. For the Administrator From the Manage users screen, you can check user information registered to the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center, delete users,...
Page 66 The Registered screen lists registered apps. You can check the information of these apps or deregister them. On the Search apps screen, the apps that you can register by using the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center are displayed by category.
Page 67 • Description of displayed icons : Cannot be used because it is not yet released, not available in your region, or does not support your model. : Can be used with genuine Canon ink. • Properties* This screen displays the status of the printer that is currently selected.
Page 68 (5) Notices area This displays the latest notice. Nothing is displayed in this area if there is no notice. When you select Notice list, you can display up to 40 items. (6) Information area This display other information, including the privacy statement and other companies' licensing information.
Page 70: Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center
Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center When the user registration is completed, you can log in to the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center and use the service. 1. From your PC, smartphone, or tablet, access the service login URL (http://cs.c-ij.com/) 2.
Page 71 • This is available if you are using a smartphone or tablet. Note • You can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY to print jpg and jpeg file formats. 1. On the Main screen, select the app to be used 2. Enter the information according to the instructions on the authentication screen, and then select Log in 3.
Page 72 4. In the displayed image list, select the image that you want to print, and then select Next 5. Make the necessary print settings, and then select Print...
Page 73 6. A print job completion message appears, and printing starts To continue printing, select Continue, and perform the operation from Step 3. To end the printing, select Apps. The screen returns to the apps list screen. Important • If a print job is not printed within 24 hours after the print job is issued, the print job will expire and cannot be printed.
Page 74: Adding A Printer
Adding a Printer With one account, you can use the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center services on multiple printers. The procedure for adding a printer is as follows: 1. Print the registration information from the printer to be added 2. From the browser on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, access the authentication site 3.
Page 75 Note • When you access the service from Remote UI, the Printer registration ID is entered automatically. Printer addition is completed. If a printer added message is not displayed, follow the instructions on the displayed screen. Adding a PIXMA Cloud Link User...
Page 76: Adding A Pixma Cloud Link User
Adding a PIXMA Cloud Link User Several people can use one printer. This section describes the user addition procedure and the user privileges. Adding a user 1. On the service screen, select Manage users 2. Select Add user Note • When you select Add user, the service first checks whether the maximum number of users has been reached.
Page 77 3. Enter the e-mail address of the user to be added, and then select OK The URL for completing the registration is then sent to the entered e-mail address. 4. Access the URL reported in the e-mail 5. Read the terms displayed in the License agreement and Privacy statement screens. If you agree to the terms, select Agree.
Page 78 Enter your password for logging in to the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center. Important • There are character restrictions for the Password, as shown below. • The password must be between 8 and 32 characters long, using single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols (!"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~). (Alphabets are case-sensitive) 7.
Page 79 8. Specify the Time zone setting, and select Next Select your region on the list. If you cannot find your region on the list, select the one closest to your region. Apply daylight saving time This appears only when there is a daylight saving time in the Time zone that you selected. Select whether or not to apply the daylight saving time.
Page 80 An Administrator can change printer information, add and delete apps, manage users, and perform various other operations. A Standard user can check printer information and start apps. For information about the functions that each user can use, refer to the "Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center window". Troubleshooting Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center...
Page 81: Troubleshooting Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center
If the information is still not updated, then check that the product is connected to the Internet. If you do not receive the registration e-mail You may have entered a different e-mail address during the user registration of Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center.
Page 82 Internet connection, and then re-submit the print job. Printing starts on its own even if you do not do anything A third party may be able to illegally use the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center services. On the printer operation panel, select the Setup button, and then select Web service setup ->...
Page 83: Printing With Google Cloud Print
Printing with Google Cloud Print The printer is compatible with Google Cloud Print™ (Google Cloud Print is a service provided by Google Inc.). By using Google Cloud Print, you can print from anywhere with applications or services supporting Google Cloud Print. Preparations for Printing with Google Cloud Print Printing from Computer or Smartphone with Google Cloud Print Important...
Page 84: Preparations For Printing With Google Cloud Print
Preparations for Printing with Google Cloud Print To print with Google Cloud Print, you need to get Google account and register the printer with Google Cloud Print in advance. Getting Google Account If you already have Google account, register the printer. Registering the Printer with Google Cloud Print Getting Google Account First, get your Google account in order to register the printer with Google Cloud Print.
Page 85 Registration Using Google Chrome 1. Start the Google Chrome browser on your computer, smartphone, or tablet device. Then from (Chrome menu), select Sign in to Chrome..., and log in to your Google account 2. From (Chrome menu), select Settings 3. Click Show advanced settings... to display the information. Then for Google Cloud Print, select Manage 4.
Page 86 8. Perform the authentication process using the web browser on the computer or the mobile device Access to the URL using the web browser on the computer or the mobile device and perform the authentication process following the on-screen instructions. Note •...
Page 87 3. Select Web service setup -> Connection setup -> GoogleCloudPrint -> Delete from service 4. When the confirmation screen to delete the printer is displayed, select Yes...
Page 88: Printing From Computer Or Smartphone With Google Cloud Print
Printing from Computer or Smartphone with Google Cloud Print When you send print data with Google Cloud Print, the printer receives the print data and prints it automatically if the printer is turned on. When printing from a smartphone, tablet, computer, or other external device by using Google Cloud Print, load paper into the printer in advance.
Page 89 the supported paper sizes, go to the Online Manual home page, and refer to the "Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing" for your model.) • If you select plain paper as media type or if you select B5/A5/Legal-size as paper size, the print data is printed with border even when you select the borderless print setting.
Page 90: Printing From Airprint Compliant Device
Printing from AirPrint Compliant Device This document explains how to use AirPrint to print wirelessly from your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to a Canon printer. AirPrint enables you to print photos, email, Web pages and documents from your Apple device directly to your printer without installing a driver.
Page 91 3. From the menu options, tap Print. 4. From Printer Options, select the model that you are using. Important • Because some app does not support AirPrint, Printer Options may not be displayed. If an app does not let you use printer options, you cannot print from that app. Note •...
Page 92: Paper Size
5. When printing a file type that has multiple pages, such as a PDF file, click Range and then click All Pages or select the range of pages to be printed. 6. For 1 Copy, click + or - to set the number of required copies. 7.
Page 93: Deleting A Print Job
Deleting a Print Job To delete a print job with AirPrint, use one of the following two methods: • From the printer: Use the operation panel to cancel the print job. • From an Apple device: Press the Home button on the Apple device twice to set the Multitasking mode, and then swipe to the right.
Page 94 Note • After you turn on the printer, it may take few minutes before the printer can communicate through a wireless LAN connection. Confirm that the printer is connected to the wireless LAN, and then try printing. • If Bonjour on the printer is disabled, AirPrint cannot be used. Check the LAN settings on the printer, and enable Bonjour.
Page 95: Checking Printer Information
You can use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to check the Printer status and execute utility functions from apps such as Canon Inkjet Print Utility and PIXMA Printing Solutions. You can also use the convenient web services presented by Canon.
Page 96 Printer status This function displays printer information such as the remaining ink amount, the status, and detailed error information. You can also connect to the ink purchase site or support page, and use Web Services. Utilities This function allows you to set and execute the printer utility functions such as cleaning. AirPrint settings This function allows you to specify the Apple AirPrint settings, such as position information.
Page 97: Online Storage Integration Function
Online Storage Integration Function The printer can integrate with online storage services such as Evernote. Integration with Online Notetaking Service "Evernote" If an Evernote client application is installed on your computer, you can import scanned images into the application and upload them to the Evernote server. The uploaded images can be browsed from other computers, smartphones, etc.
Page 98: Print Easily From A Smartphone Or Tablet With Pixma Printing Solutions
Print Easily from a Smartphone or Tablet with PIXMA Printing Solutions Use PIXMA Printing Solutions to easily print photos saved on a smartphone or tablet wirelessly. You can also receive scanned data (PDF or JPEG) directly on a smartphone or tablet without using a computer.
Page 99: Printing With Windows Rt
When the connection is complete, the Canon Inkjet Print Utility software, which allows you to specify detailed print settings, is downloaded automatically. By using Canon Inkjet Print Utility, you can check the Printer status and specify detailed print settings. (The available functions will differ depending on your usage environment and connection method.)
Page 100: Overview Of The Machine
Overview of the Machine Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Machine LCD and Operation Panel Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols Loading Paper / Originals Loading Paper Loading Originals Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
Page 101: Safety Guide
Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information...
Page 102: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Choosing a location • Do not install the machine in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. • Do not install the machine in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.
Page 103: Regulatory And Safety Information
Regulatory and Safety Information For models containing lithium battery • Dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1.
Page 104: Connection Of The Equipment
20cm between the radiator and persons body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles) and must not be colocated or operated with any other antenna or transmitter. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Park Melville, New York 11747...
Page 105: In Case Of Equipment Malfunction
Manual, disconnect the equipment from the telephone line cable, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. The telephone line cable should not be reconnected or the main power switch turned ON until the problem is completely resolved. Users should contact their local authorized Canon Facsimile Service Dealer for the servicing of equipment.
Page 106: Users In New Zealand
Pre-Installation Requirements Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.
Page 107: Environmental Information
If you wish to set a longer Activation Time or would like to completely deactivate the Power Save Mode, please consider that this device may then only switch to a lower energy level after a longer period of time or not at all. Canon does not recommend extending the Activation Times from the optimum ones set as default.
Page 108: Energy Star
® Energy Star ® The Energy Star programme is a voluntary scheme to promote the development and purchase of energy efficient models, which help to minimise environmental impact. ® Products which meet the stringent requirements of the Energy Star programme for both environmental ®...
Page 109: Main Components And Basic Operations
Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Machine LCD and Operation Panel Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols...
Page 110: Main Components
Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel...
Page 111: Front View
Front View (1) ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Load a document here. The documents loaded in the document tray are scanned automatically one sheet at a time. Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) (2) operation panel Use to change the settings of the machine or to operate it. Operation Panel (3) document feeder cover Open when clearing jammed documents.
Page 112 (11) paper output tray Printed paper is ejected. (12) paper output support Pull out to support ejected paper. (13) output tray extension Open to support ejected paper. (14) paper output cover Open to replace the FINE cartridge or remove jammed paper inside the machine. (15) POWER lamp Lights after flashing when the power is turned on.
Page 113: Rear View
Rear View (1) power cord connector Plug in the supplied power cord. (2) transport unit Open when removing jammed paper. (3) telephone line jack Connect the telephone line. (4) external device jack Connect an external device such as telephone or answering machine. (5) USB port Plug in the USB cable to connect the machine with a computer.
Page 114: Inside View
Inside View (1) FINE cartridge (ink cartridges) A replaceable cartridge that integrates print head and ink tank. (2) FINE cartridge holder Install the FINE cartridges here. The color FINE cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the black FINE cartridge should be installed into the right slot.
Page 115: Operation Panel
Operation Panel (1) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Displays messages, menu items, and the operational status. (2) Back button Returns the LCD to the previous screen. (3) FAX button Switches the machine to the fax mode. (4) COPY button Switches the machine to the copy mode. (5) SCAN button Switches the machine to the scan mode.
Page 116 (12) Numeric buttons Used to enter numerical values such as the number of copies, as well as fax/telephone numbers and characters. (13) Tone button Switches to tone dialing temporarily if your machine is connected to a rotary pulse line. (14) Stop button Cancels operation when print, copy, scan, or fax transmission/reception job is in progress.
Page 117: About The Power Supply Of The Machine
About the Power Supply of the Machine Confirming that the Power Is On Turning the Machine On and Off Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord...
Page 118: Confirming That The Power Is On
Confirming that the Power Is On The POWER lamp is lit when the machine is turned on. Even if the LCD is off, if the POWER lamp is lit, the machine is on. Note • It may take a while for the machine to start printing immediately after you turn on the machine. •...
Page 119: Turning The Machine On And Off
Turning the Machine On and Off Turning on the machine 1. Press the ON button to turn on the machine. The POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit. Confirming that the Power Is On Note • It may take a while for the machine to start printing immediately after you turn on the machine. •...
Page 120: Notice For The Power Plug/Power Cord
Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord Check the power plug/power cord once a month to confirm that it does not have anything unusual described below. • The power plug/power cord is hot. • The power plug/power cord is rusty. • The power plug/power cord is bent. •...
Page 121: Notice For Unplugging The Power Cord
Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord To unplug the power cord, follow the procedure below. Important • When you unplug the power cord, press the ON button, then confirm that the POWER lamp is off. Unplugging the power cord while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing may cause drying or clogging of the print head and print quality may be reduced.
Page 122: Lcd And Operation Panel
LCD and Operation Panel The mode button (A) on the operation panel allows you to switch between the copy mode, scan mode, fax mode, and setup menu screen. Pressing the Menu button (B) in the respective modes shows the menu screen to select various functions or settings.
Page 123 Select Scan contrast, press the OK button (D). Use the button (C) to change the contrast, then press the OK button (D).
Page 124: Entering Numbers, Letters, And Symbols
Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols Use the Numeric buttons to enter or edit such information as unit name, a recipient's name for the directory, etc. Switching the Input Mode Each time the Tone button is pressed, the input mode is switched in the following order: lowercase mode (:a), uppercase mode (:A), then numeric mode (:1).
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Page 126: Loading Paper / Originals
Loading Paper / Originals Loading Paper Loading Originals...
Page 127: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper Loading Envelopes Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Cannot Use Printing Area...
Page 128: Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper
• If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) to perform trial print, it can cause paper jams. Note • We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use.
Page 129 3. Grab the right and left sides of the front cover and pull out the cassette until it stops. 4. Use the right paper guide (C) to slide both paper guides all the way out. 5. Load the paper in the center of the cassette WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING DOWN. Push the paper stack all the way to the back of the cassette.
Page 130 6. Slide the right paper guide (C) to align the paper guides with both sides of the paper stack. Do not slide the paper guides too hard against the paper. The paper may not be fed properly. * The above figure shows the machine with the paper output tray raised. Note •...
Page 131 * The above figure shows the machine with the paper output tray raised. 7. Grab the right and left sides of the front cover and push the cassette back until the arrow ) on the front cover is aligned with the edge of the machine. After pushing the cassette back properly, the machine makes an electronic sound and the paper information registration screen is displayed on the LCD.
Page 132 9. Use the button to select the size of the loaded paper in the cassette, then press the OK button. Note • The asterisk " " will appear with the current page size and media type settings. Paper setting for Printing 10.
Page 133: Loading Envelopes
Loading Envelopes You can load Envelope DL and Envelope Com 10. The address is automatically rotated and printed according to the envelope's direction by specifying with the printer driver properly. Important • Printing of envelopes from the operation panel is not supported. •...
Page 134 3. Grab the right and left sides of the front cover and pull out the cassette until it stops. 4. Use the right paper guide (C) to slide both paper guides all the way out. 5. Load the envelopes in the center of the cassette WITH THE ADDRESS SIDE FACING DOWN.
Page 135 * The above figure shows the machine with the paper output tray raised. 6. Slide the right paper guide (C) to align the paper guides with both sides of the envelopes. Do not slide the paper guides too hard against the envelopes. The envelopes may not be fed properly. * The above figure shows the machine with the paper output tray raised.
Page 136 After pushing the cassette back properly, the machine makes an electronic sound and the paper information registration screen is displayed on the LCD. Note • When you set the alarm to be silent in Sound control of Dev. user settings, the alarm will not beep even if the cassette is pushed back.
Page 137 10. Use the button to select the type of the loaded envelopes in the cassette, then press the OK button. 11. Pull the paper output support (H) out from the paper output tray. 12. Open the output tray extension (I). Note •...
Page 138: Media Types You Can Use
Canon genuine paper, access our website. Note • You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase. Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by name.
Page 139: Paper Weight
• 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g /m ) (plain paper except for Canon genuine paper) Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Canon genuine paper), as it could jam in the machine. Notes on Storing Paper •...
Page 140: Paper Load Limit
(10 sheets: Legal) (10 sheets: Legal) Envelopes 5 envelopes Canon Genuine Papers Note • We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the paper output tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration (except for High Resolution Paper <HR-101N>).
Page 141 *3 When loading paper in stacks, the print side may become marked as it is fed or paper may not feed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.
Page 142: Media Types You Cannot Use
• Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb (64 g /m • Paper that is too thick (plain paper weighing more than 28 lb (105 g /m ), except for Canon genuine paper) • Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on paper smaller than A5) •...
Page 143: Printing Area
Printing Area Printing Area Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Letter, Legal Envelopes...
Page 144: Printing Area
Recommended printing area : Canon recommends that you print within this area. Printable area : The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area can affect the print quality or the paper feed precision.
Page 145: Other Sizes Than Letter, Legal, Envelopes
Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Size Printable Area (width x height) 5.56 x 7.95 inches (141.2 x 202.0 mm) 8.00 x 11.38 inches (203.2 x 289.0 mm) 6.90 x 9.80 inches (175.2 x 249.0 mm) 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) 3.73 x 5.69 inches (94.8 x 144.4 mm) 5"...
Page 146: Letter, Legal
Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 8.00 x 10.69 inches (203.2 x 271.4 mm) Legal 8.00 x 13.69 inches (203.2 x 347.6 mm) Recommended printing area A: 1.28 inches (32.5 mm) B: 1.32 inches (33.5 mm) Printable area C: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) D: 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) E: 0.25 inch (6.4 mm)
Page 147: Envelopes
Envelopes Size Recommended Printing Area (width x height) Envelope DL 3.88 x 7.20 inches (98.8 x 183.0 mm) Envelope Com 10 3.68 x 8.04 inches (93.5 x 204.3 mm) Recommended printing area A: 0.31 inch (8.0 mm) B: 1.14 inches (29.0 mm) C: 0.22 inch (5.6 mm) D: 0.22 inch (5.6 mm)
Page 148: Loading Originals
Loading Originals Position to Load Originals Loading Originals on the Platen Glass Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) How to Load Originals for Each Function Originals You Can Load...
Page 149: Position To Load Originals
Position to Load Originals The machine has two positions to load originals: platen glass and ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Select the position to load the original according to the size, type, or usage. Originals You Can Load Loading Documents, Photos, or Book on the platen glass Loading Two or More Sheets of Document of the Same Size and Thickness in the ADF You can also load a sheet of document in the ADF.
Page 150: Loading Originals On The Platen Glass
Loading Originals on the Platen Glass 1. Open the document cover. 2. Load the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN on the platen glass. Originals You Can Load How to Load Originals for Each Function Important • Be sure to observe the following when loading the original on the platen glass. •...
Page 151: Loading Documents In The Adf (Auto Document Feeder)
Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Note • To scan a document at optimum quality, load it on the platen glass. 1. Make sure that any original has been removed from the platen glass. 2. Open the document tray. 3.
Page 152: How To Load Originals For Each Function
How to Load Originals for Each Function Load the original in the correct position according to the function to use. If you do not load the original correctly, it may not be scanned properly. Loading the Original to Be Aligned with the alignment mark •...
Page 153 ◦ select Photo for Document type and specify Auto scan(A) -Singl for Scan size to scan one original • Scan one printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc with a software application on a computer Place the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN, with 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen glass.
Page 154: Originals You Can Load
Originals You Can Load platen glass Item Details Types of originals - Text document, magazine, or newspaper - Printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc (BD/DVD/CD, etc.) - Documents that are not suitable for the ADF Size (width x height) Max.
Page 155 • Photo or thick paper...
Page 156: Replacing A Fine Cartridge
Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Checking the Ink Status...
Page 157: Replacing A Fine Cartridge
Replacing a FINE Cartridge When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear on the LCD to inform you of the error. Take appropriate action according to the message. A Message Is Displayed Note • For precautionary notes on handling FINE cartridges, see Notes on FINE cartridges.
Page 158 Caution • Do not hold the FINE cartridge holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the FINE cartridge holder until it stops completely. Important • The inside of the machine may be stained with ink. Be careful not to stain your hands or clothing when replacing the FINE cartridge.
Page 159 • Discard the empty FINE cartridge according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. 6. Take a new FINE cartridge out of its package and remove the protective tape (D) gently. Important • If you shake a FINE cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Handle a FINE cartridge carefully.
Page 160 Important • Insert the FINE cartridge gently so that it does not hit the electrical contacts on the FINE cartridge holder. 8. Push the FINE cartridge in and up firmly until it snaps into place. You hear an electronic sound once.
Page 161 Important • Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly. • The machine cannot print unless both the color FINE cartridge and black FINE cartridge are installed. Be sure to install both cartridges. Note • When you set the alarm to be silent in Sound control of Dev. user settings, the alarm will not beep even if the FINE cartridge is attached.
Page 162 • When you start printing after replacing the FINE cartridge, the machine starts cleaning the print head automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the print head. • If the print head is out of alignment, as indicated by misaligned printed ruled lines or similar symptoms, align the print head.
Page 163: Checking The Ink Status
Checking the Ink Status Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine You can also check the ink status on the computer screen. Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer...
Page 164: Checking The Ink Status With The Lcd On The Machine
Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine Note • The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machine considers as ink is full when a new FINE cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink level.
Page 165: Maintenance
Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Machine...
Page 166: When Printing Becomes Faint Or Colors Are Incorrect
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Maintenance Procedure Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Aligning the Print Head...
Page 167: Maintenance Procedure
Maintenance Procedure If print results are blurred, colors are not printed correctly, or print results are unsatisfactory (e.g. misaligned printed ruled lines), perform the maintenance procedure below. Important • Do not rinse or wipe the FINE cartridge. This can cause trouble with the FINE cartridge. Note •...
Page 168 Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer After cleaning the print head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern: Step1 If the problem is not resolved after performing from step 1 to step 3 twice: Clean the print head deeply. Step4 From the machine Cleaning the Print Head Deeply...
Page 169: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle. Note • If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE cartridge whose ink is low.
Page 170: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary. 1. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern A or horizontal white streaks in the pattern B. C: Number of sheets printed so far If there are missing lines in the pattern A: Cleaning the print head is required.
Page 171: Cleaning The Print Head
Cleaning the Print Head Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary. 1.
Page 172: Cleaning The Print Head Deeply
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply If print quality does not improve by the standard cleaning of the print head, clean the print head deeply. Cleaning the print head deeply consumes more ink than the standard cleaning of the print head, so clean the print head deeply only when necessary.
Page 173: Aligning The Print Head
Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Note • If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE cartridge whose ink is low.
Page 174 Important • Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly. • If the print head alignment sheet was not printed correctly, press the Stop button, then redo this procedure from the beginning.
Page 175 7. Close the document cover gently, then press the Black or Color button. The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically. When adjusting the print head position is complete, remove the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass.
Page 176: Performing Maintenance From A Computer
Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Position Automatically from Your Computer Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern...
Page 177: Cleaning The Print Heads From Your Computer
Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer The print head cleaning function allows you to clear up clogged print head nozzle. Perform print head cleaning if printing is faint or a specific color fails to print, even though there is enough ink. The procedure for cleaning the print head is as follows: Cleaning 1.
Page 178 When the Deep Cleaning dialog box opens, select the ink group for which deep cleaning is to be performed. Click Initial Check Items to display the items you need to check before performing deep cleaning. 3. Execute deep cleaning Make sure that the printer is on and then click Execute. Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
Page 179: Aligning The Print Head
Aligning the Print Head When you perform head position adjustment, errors in the print head adjustment position are corrected and conditions such as color and line streaking are improved. If the print results appear uneven because of line shifts or other conditions, adjust the position of the print head.
Page 180: Aligning The Print Head Position From Your Computer
Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. This printer supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment. The procedure for performing manual print head alignment is as follows: Print Head Alignment 1.
Page 181 Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable streaks in the associated boxes. Even if the patterns with the least noticeable streaks are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes. When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note •...
Page 182 When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical streaks. (A) Least noticeable vertical streaks (B) Most noticeable vertical streaks 11.
Page 183 When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal stripes. (A) Least noticeable horizontal stripes (B) Most noticeable horizontal stripes Note •...
Page 184: Aligning The Print Head Position Automatically From Your Computer
Aligning the Print Head Position Automatically from Your Computer Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. This printer supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment. Normally, the printer is set for automatic head alignment.
Page 185 Note • To print and check the current setting, open the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box, and click Print Alignment Value.
Page 186: Use Your Computer To Print A Nozzle Check Pattern
Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print head is working properly by printing a nozzle check pattern. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print. The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows: Nozzle Check 1.
Page 187: Cleaning The Machine
Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
Page 188: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Machine
Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Be sure to use a soft and dry cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning. Important • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine. •...
Page 189: Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Important • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine. • The power cannot be turned off while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or when unsent faxes are stored in the machine's memory.
Page 190: Cleaning The Adf (Auto Document Feeder)
Cleaning the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Be sure to use a soft, clean, lint-free and dry cloth to clean the ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Important • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine. •...
Page 191 3. With the clean cloth, wipe off any paper dust from the inside of the document feeder cover (A). 4. Wipe the glass of the ADF (B) and the inner side of the document feeder cover (white area) (C) gently. Make sure not to leave any residue, especially on the glass surface.
Page 192: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller If the paper feed roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, clean the paper feed roller. Cleaning will wear out the paper feed roller, so perform this only when necessary.
Page 193: Cleaning The Inside Of The Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Remove stains from the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper* * Be sure to use a new piece of paper.
Page 194 6. Press the Setup button, use the button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. LCD and Operation Panel 7. Use the button to select Bottom cleaning, then press the OK button. The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine. Check the folded parts of the ejected paper.
Page 195: Changing The Machine Settings
Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD...
Page 196: Changing Machine Settings From Your Computer
Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing the Print Options Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used Managing the Printer Power Reducing the Printer Noise Changing the Printer Operation Mode...
Page 197: Changing The Print Options
Changing the Print Options You can change the detailed printer driver settings for print data that is sent from an application software. Specify this option if you encounter print failures such as part of an image data being cut off. The procedure for changing the print options is as follows: 1.
Page 198: Registering A Frequently Used Printing Profile
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile You can register the frequently used printing profile to Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab. Unnecessary printing profiles can be deleted at any time. The procedure for registering a printing profile is as follows: Registering a Printing Profile 1.
Page 199: Deleting Unnecessary Printing Profile
Important • To save the page size, orientation, and number of copies that was set in each sheet, click Options..., and check each item. Note • When you re-install the printer driver or upgrade the printer driver version, the print settings that are already registered will be deleted from Commonly Used Settings.
Page 200: Setting The Ink Cartridge To Be Used
Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used This feature enables you to specify the most appropriate FINE cartridge among installed cartridges according to an intended use. When one of the FINE cartridges becomes empty and cannot be replaced immediately by a new one, you can specify the other FINE cartridge that still has ink and continue printing.
Page 201: Managing The Printer Power
Managing the Printer Power This function allows you to manage the printer power from the printer driver. The procedure for managing the printer power is as follows: Power Off The Power Off function turns off the printer. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn the printer on from the printer driver.
Page 202 The setting is enabled after this. If you want to disable this function, select Disable from the list according to the same procedure. Important • In the following cases, you can set Auto Power Off but the power will not be turned off automatically. •...
Page 203: Reducing The Printer Noise
Reducing the Printer Noise The silent function allows you to reduce the operating noise of this printer. Select when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the printer at night, etc. Using this function may lower the print speed. The procedure for using the quiet mode is as follows: Quiet Settings 1.
Page 204: Changing The Printer Operation Mode
Changing the Printer Operation Mode If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation. The procedure for configuring Custom Settings is as follows: Custom Settings 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Make sure that the printer is on, and then click Custom Settings on the Maintenance The Custom Settings dialog box opens.
Page 205 Don't detect mismatch of paper settings when printing from computer When you print documents from your computer and the paper settings on the printer driver and the cassette paper information registered on the printer do not match, this setting disables the message display and allows you to continue printing.
Page 206: Changing The Machine Settings On The Lcd
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Fax settings Output settings LAN settings Dev. user settings Firmware update Cassette settings Reset setting About Quiet setting Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode...
Page 207: Changing The Machine Settings On The Lcd
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD This section describes the procedure to change the settings in the Device settings screen, taking the steps to specify Extended copy amt. as an example. Note • The * (asterisk) on the LCD indicates the current setting. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
Page 208: Fax Settings
Fax settings This section describes the setting items in Fax settings. Easy setup TEL no. registration FAX user settings Adv. FAX settings Auto print settings Security control Note • Before changing the settings, you can confirm the current settings by printing USER'S DATA LIST. Summary of Reports and Lists Easy setup The machine must be set up depending on your telephone line and use of the faxing function.
Page 209 • TEL line auto select (China only) If you select ON, the telephone line type is selected automatically. If you select OFF, you can select the telephone line type manually. Setting the Telephone Line Type Adv. FAX settings • Auto redial Enables/disables automatic redialing.
Page 210 Selects whether to receive faxes in Error Correction Mode (ECM). Transmission/Reception of Faxes Using ECM ◦ TX start speed Selects the fax transmission speed. The following settings are available. 33600 bps/14400 bps/9600 bps/4800 bps The * (asterisk) on the LCD indicates the current setting. The fax transmission start speed will be faster as the value is bigger.
Page 211 Summary of Reports and Lists • TX report Selects whether to print TX REPORT/ERROR TX REPORT automatically after sending a fax. If you print the report, select Print error only or Print for each TX. If you select Print error only or Print for each TX, you can specify the print setting that the first page of the fax is printed along with the report.
Page 212: Output Settings
Output settings • Prevent abrasion Use this setting only if the print surface becomes smudged. Important • Be sure to set this back to OFF after printing since it may result in lower printing speed or lower print quality. • Extended copy amt. Selects the amount of image that extends off the paper when copying in Borderless (full).
Page 213: Lan Settings
LAN settings • Change LAN Enables/disables either wireless LAN or access point mode. • Wireless LAN setup If your wireless router is compatible with WPS, set up wireless LAN following the on-screen instructions. If not, select one of the setup methods below. ◦...
Page 214 Note • You cannot use the same printer name as that already used for other LAN connected devices. • You cannot use a hyphen for the initial or last character of the printer name. ◦ TCP/IP settings Performs IPv4 or IPv6 setting. ◦...
Page 215: Dev. User Settings
Dev. user settings • Date/time setting Sets the current date and time. Setting the Sender Information Important • If a power failure occurs or you unplug the power cord, the date/time settings will be reset. • Date display format Sets the format of dates displayed on the LCD and printed on sent faxes. •...
Page 216 • Device info sending Selects whether you will send the printer usage information to Canon server. The information sent to Canon will be utilized to develop better products. Select ON to send the printer usage information to Canon server. • Auto power off The machine turns off automatically if no operation is made or no printing data is sent to the machine for a specified period of time.
Page 217: Firmware Update
Firmware update You can update the firmware of the machine, check the firmware version, or perform settings of a notification screen, a DNS server and a proxy server. Note • Only Current version is available when LAN inactive is selected for Change LAN in LAN settings. •...
Page 218: Cassette Settings
Cassette settings By registering the paper size and the media type loaded in the cassette, you can prevent the machine from misprinting by displaying the message before printing starts when the paper size or the media type of the loaded paper differs from the print settings. For details: Paper setting for Printing •...
Page 219: Reset Setting
Reset setting Returns all settings you made to the machine back to the default. However, some data may not be changed, depending on the current usage state of your machine. Important • Depending on the setting item, it is necessary to perform connection or setup again after you have returned the setting back to the default.
Page 220: About Quiet Setting
About Quiet setting Enables this function on the machine if you want to reduce the operating noise, such as when printing at night. In addition, you can specify the time range to reduce the operating noise. Important • Set the current date and time in advance. Setting the Sender Information Follow the procedure below to perform setting.
Page 221: Using The Machine With The Access Point Mode
Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode By using the machine as an access point in an environment that does not have wireless router, or by using the machine as an access point temporarily in an environment that has wireless router, you can connect the machine to an external device such as a computer or a smartphone and print/scan from them.
Page 222: How To Terminate The Access Point Mode
Printing/Scanning with the Access Point Mode Print/Scan with the access point mode following the procedure below. 1. Connect an external device such as a computer or a smartphone to the machine via wireless LAN. Perform wireless LAN settings with your external device, then assign the access point name (SSID) specified for the machine as a destination.
Page 223 2. Press the Setup button. The Setup menu screen is displayed. 3. Use the button to select Device settings, then press the OK button. The Device settings screen is displayed. 4. Use the button to select LAN settings, then press the OK button. 5.
Page 224: Information About Network Connection
Information about Network Connection Useful Information about Network Connection...
Page 225: Useful Information About Network Connection
Useful Information about Network Connection Default Values Set at Factory (Network) Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during Setup Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN Printing Out Network Setting Information...
Page 226: Default Values Set At Factory (Network)
Enable/disable WSD Active Timeout setting 1 minute Enab./disab. Bonjour Active Service name (Bonjour settings) Canon MX490 series LPR setting Active DRX setting Active ("XXXXXX" is the last six digits of MAC address of the machine.) Default Values of the Access Point Mode...
Page 227: Connecting The Machine To The Computer Using A Usb Cable
Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable Connect the machine and the computer using a USB cable as the illustration below. The USB port is located on the rear of the machine.
Page 228: When Detecting The Printers Have The Same Name During Setup
When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during Setup When the printer is detected during setup, you may see multiple printers of the same name on the detection result screen. Select a printer with checking the MAC address or the serial number set to the printer against that on the detection result screen.
Page 229: Connecting To Other Computer With Lan/Changing The Connection Method From Usb To Lan
Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN To add the computer connecting the machine with LAN or to change the connection method between the machine and the computer from USB to LAN, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.
Page 230: Printing Out Network Setting Information
Printing Out Network Setting Information You can print out the current network settings of the machine. Important • This print out contains valuable information about your computer. Handle it with care. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper. 3.
Page 231 Subnet Mask Subnet Mask XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX IPv6 IP Address *2 Selected IP Address (IPv6) XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX IPv6 Default Gateway *2 Default Gateway (IPv6) XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX Subnet Prefix Length *2 Subnet Prefix Length IPsec *3 IPsec setting Active Security Protocol *3 Method of the Security Protocol ESP/ESP &...
Page 232: About Network Communication
About Network Communication Changing and Confirming Network Settings Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool Other Screens of IJ Network Tool Appendix for Network Communication...
Page 233: Changing And Confirming Network Settings
Changing and Confirming Network Settings IJ Network Tool Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet Changing the WEP Detailed Settings Changing the WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet Monitoring Wireless Network Status Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine Viewing the Modified Settings...
Page 234: Ij Network Tool
• Do not print when IJ Network Tool is running. • If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
Page 235: Changing The Settings In The Wireless Lan Sheet
Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily. If you modify the wireless network settings of the computer over wireless connection without USB connection, your computer may not be able to communicate with the machine after modifying the settings.
Page 236 Note • Enter the same SSID that the wireless router is configured to use. The SSID is case-sensitive. Encryption Method: Select the encryption method used over the wireless LAN. You can change WEP settings with selecting Use WEP and clicking Configuration..Changing the WEP Detailed Settings You can change WPA/WPA2 settings with selecting Use WPA/WPA2 and clicking Configuration..
Page 237: Changing The Wep Detailed Settings
Changing the WEP Detailed Settings Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily. If you modify the wireless network settings of the computer over wireless connection without USB connection, your computer may not be able to communicate with the machine after modifying the settings.
Page 238 2. Key Length: Select either 64bit or 128bit. 3. Key Format: Select either ASCII or Hex. 4. Key ID: Select the Key ID (index) set to the wireless router. 5. Authentication: Select the authentication method to authenticate the printer's access to the wireless router. Normally, select Auto.
Page 239: Changing The Wpa/Wpa2 Detailed Settings
Changing the WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily. If you modify the wireless network settings of the computer over wireless connection without USB connection, your computer may not be able to communicate with the machine after modifying the settings.
Page 240 8. Enter the passphrase, then click Next>. Enter the passphrase set to the wireless router. The passphrase should be a string of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a 64-digit hexadecimal value. If you do not know the wireless router passphrase, refer to the instruction manual provided with the wireless router or contact its manufacturer.
Page 241 Important • If the printer cannot communicate with the computer after the encryption type of the printer was switched, make sure that encryption types for the computer and the wireless router match that set to the printer. Note • Changing the network settings with the USB cable temporarily may switch the default printer. In this case, reset Set as Default Printer.
Page 242: Changing The Settings In The Wired Lan Sheet
Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. • Enable the wired LAN setting of the printer to change the settings in the Wired LAN sheet. Start up IJ Network Tool.
Page 243: Changing The Settings In The Admin Password Sheet
Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet Note • You cannot change the settings when using the access point mode. Start up IJ Network Tool. 2. Select the printer in Printers:. 3. Select Configuration... on the Settings menu. 4. Click the Admin Password tab. The Admin Password sheet is displayed.
Page 244: Monitoring Wireless Network Status
Monitoring Wireless Network Status Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. • When using the machine over the wired LAN, you cannot monitor network status. Start up IJ Network Tool. 2. Select the printer in Printers:. 3.
Page 245 6. Check the status. When the measurement is complete, the status is displayed. When is displayed in Connection Performance between the Printer and the Wireless Router:, the printer can communicate with the wireless router. Otherwise, refer to displayed comments and the following to improve the status of communication link, and click Remeasurement.
Page 246 The wireless connection may use the same frequency band as microwave ovens and other sources of radio interference. Try to keep the printer and the wireless router away from such sources. • Check if the radio channel of the wireless router is close to that of other wireless routers nearby. If the radio channel of the wireless router is close to that of other wireless routers nearby, the connection performance may become unstable.
Page 247: Initializing The Network Settings Of The Machine
Setup CD-ROM or perform setup according to the instructions on our website. Note • You can change the network settings of the printer using IJ Network Tool with USB connection after initializing the LAN settings. To change the network settings using Canon IJ Network Tool, enable wireless LAN in advance.
Page 248: Viewing The Modified Settings
Viewing the Modified Settings The Confirmation screen is displayed after you modified the printer settings on the Configuration screen. When you click Yes on the Confirmation screen, the following screen is displayed for confirming the modified settings.
Page 249: Screens For Network Connection Of Ij Network Tool
Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Configuration Screen Wireless LAN Sheet Search Screen WEP Details Screen WPA/WPA2 Details Screen Authentication Type Confirmation Screen PSK:Passphrase and Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen Setup Information Confirmation Screen...
Page 250: Canon Ij Network Tool Screen
Canon IJ Network Tool Screen This section describes the items and menus displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Canon IJ Network Tool Menus Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen The following item is displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen.
Page 251: Canon Ij Network Tool Menus
Status Screen Refresh Updates and displays the contents of Printers: on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen to the latest information. Important • To change the printer's network settings using IJ Network Tool, it must be connected via a LAN.
Page 252 • If the printer is being used from another computer, a screen is displayed informing you of this condition. Note • This item has the same function as Update in the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Network Information Displays the Network Information screen to confirm the network settings of the printer and the computer.
Page 253 Maintenance... Displays the Maintenance screen to return the network settings of the printer to factory default and to mount the card slot as the network drive. Maintenance Screen Set up printer's access point mode... You can change the access point mode settings. Perform settings following the message on the screen.
Page 254: Configuration Screen
Configuration Screen You can change the configuration of the printer selected on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Click the tab to select the sheet to change the settings. The following screen is the example to change the setting on the Wireless LAN sheet.
Page 255: Wireless Lan Sheet
Wireless LAN Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Allows you to set the printer with wireless LAN connection. To display the Wireless LAN sheet, click the Wireless LAN tab on the Configuration screen. 1.
Page 256 3. Search... The Search screen is displayed to select a wireless router to connect to. Search Screen Note • When IJ Network Tool runs over a LAN, the button is grayed out and cannot be selected. Connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily to change the settings. 4.
Page 257: Search Screen
Search Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. The wireless routers detected are listed. 1. Detected Wireless Routers: The signal strength from the wireless router, encryption type, name of wireless router, and the radio channel can be confirmed.
Page 258 3. Set Click to set the wireless router's SSID in SSID: on the Wireless LAN sheet. Note • The WPA/WPA2 Details screen or the WEP Details screen appears if the selected wireless router is encrypted. In this case, configure the details to use the same encryption settings set to the wireless router.
Page 259: Wep Details Screen
WEP Details Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Specifies the printer WEP settings. Note • When changing the password (WEP key) of the printer, the same change must be made to the password (WEP key) of the wireless router.
Page 260: Wpa/Wpa2 Details Screen
WPA/WPA2 Details Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Specify the printer WPA/WPA2 settings. The value displayed on the screen differs depending on the present settings. 1. Authentication Type: Displays the type of authentication used for client authentication. This machine supports the PSK authentication method.
Page 261: Authentication Type Confirmation Screen
Authentication Type Confirmation Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Type of authentication used for client authentication is displayed. 1. Authentication Type Type of authentication used for client authentication is displayed. This machine supports the PSK authentication method. This authentication type PSK uses a passphrase.
Page 262: Psk:passphrase And Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen
PSK:Passphrase and Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Enter the passphrase and select the dynamic encryption method. 1. Passphrase: Enter the passphrase set to the wireless router. The passphrase should be a string of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a 64-digit hexadecimal value.
Page 263: Setup Information Confirmation Screen
Setup Information Confirmation Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Displays the settings used for client authentication. Confirm the settings and click Finish.
Page 264: Wired Lan Sheet
Wired LAN Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Allows you to set the printer with wired LAN connection. To display the Wired LAN sheet, click the Wired LAN tab on the Configuration screen. 1.
Page 265: Admin Password Sheet
Admin Password Sheet Sets a password for the printer to allow specific people to perform setup and configurations operation. To display the Admin Password sheet, click the Admin Password tab on the Configuration screen. 1. Use admin password Sets an administrator password with privileges to set up and change detailed options. To use this feature, select this check box and enter a password.
Page 266: Network Information Screen
Displays the network information that is set for the printers and the computers. To display the Network Information screen, select Network Information from the View menu. 1. OK Returns to the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. 2. Copy All Information All network information displayed is copied to the clipboard.
Page 267: Access Control Sheet
Access Control Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. You can register the MAC addresses or the IP addresses of computers or network devices to allow access. To display the Access Control sheet, click the Access Control tab on the Configuration screen. 1.
Page 268: When Selecting Ip Address
1. Enable printer access control(MAC address) Select to enable access control to the printer by MAC address. Note • The two types of access control (i.e., by MAC address and by IP address) can be enabled at the same time. An access control type is enabled as long as the Enable printer access control check box is selected, regardless of the type currently displayed by selecting in Printer Access Control Type:.
Page 269 1. Enable printer access control(IP address) Select to enable access control to the printer by IP address. Note • The two types of access control (i.e., by MAC address and by IP address) can be enabled at the same time. An access control type is enabled as long as the Enable printer access control check box is selected, regardless of the type currently displayed by selecting in Printer Access Control Type:.
Page 270 5. Delete Deletes the selected IP address from the list.
Page 271: Edit Accessible Mac Address Screen/Add Accessible Mac Address Screen
Edit Accessible MAC Address Screen/Add Accessible MAC Address Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. The example screenshots in this section refer to the Add Accessible MAC Address Screen. 1. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of a computer or a network device to allow access.
Page 272: Edit Accessible Ip Address Screen/Add Accessible Ip Address Screen
Edit Accessible IP Address Screen/Add Accessible IP Address Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. The example screenshots in this section refer to the Add Accessible IP Address Screen. 1. Specification Method: Select either Single Address Specification or Range Specification to add the IP address(es).
Page 273: Other Screens Of Ij Network Tool
Other Screens of IJ Network Tool Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Status Screen Connection Performance Measurement Screen Maintenance Screen Network Setup of the Card Slot Screen Associate Port Screen Network Information Screen...
Page 274: Canon Ij Network Tool Screen
Canon IJ Network Tool Screen This section describes the items and menus displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Canon IJ Network Tool Menus Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen The following item is displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen.
Page 275 Status Screen Refresh Updates and displays the contents of Printers: on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen to the latest information. Important • To change the printer's network settings using IJ Network Tool, it must be connected via a LAN.
Page 276 • If the printer is being used from another computer, a screen is displayed informing you of this condition. Note • This item has the same function as Update in the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Network Information Displays the Network Information screen to confirm the network settings of the printer and the computer.
Page 277 Maintenance... Displays the Maintenance screen to return the network settings of the printer to factory default and to mount the card slot as the network drive. Maintenance Screen Set up printer's access point mode... You can change the access point mode settings. Perform settings following the message on the screen.
Page 278: Status Screen
Status Screen You can check the printer status and connection performance. To display the Status screen, select Status from the View menu. Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. • When using wired LAN, Signal Strength:, Link Quality: and Advanced Measurement... are not available.
Page 279: Connection Performance Measurement Screen
Connection Performance Measurement Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Displays to execute the connection performance measurement. Connection Performance Measurement Screen (Initial Screen) Connection Performance Measurement Screen (Completion Screen) Connection Performance Measurement Screen (Initial Screen) Click Next>...
Page 280 1. Connection Performance between the Printer and the Wireless Router: A mark indicates the result of the connection performance measurement between the printer and the wireless router. : Good connection performance : Unstable connection performance : Cannot connect : Measurement is canceled, or cannot measure 2.
Page 281: Maintenance Screen
Maintenance Screen Displays to perform Setting Initialization and Network Setup of the Card Slot. To display the Maintenance screen, select Maintenance... on the Settings menu. 1. Setting Initialization Returns all the network settings of the printer to factory default. Click Initialize to display the Initialize Settings screen and click Yes to initialize the network settings of the printer.
Page 282: Network Setup Of The Card Slot Screen
Network Setup of the Card Slot Screen Note • This function is not available depending on the printer you are using. To confirm whether this function is available with your printer, refer to List of Function for Each Model. Displays settings of the card slot and allows you to map a card slot on the network as a network drive on the computer.
Page 283 1. Skip Completes the setup without mapping a network drive to the card slot. 2. Retry Returns to Network Setup of the Card Slot screen and re-executes the network drive mapping. 3. Cancel Cancels the card slot setup. When IJ Network Tool is running over LAN, the Cancel button is displayed grayed out and cannot be clicked.
Page 284: Associate Port Screen
Associate Port Screen Allows you to associate a created port with a printer driver. Select the printer for which you want to change the association, then click OK. Note • You cannot print with the printer unless the printer driver is associated with the port. 1.
Page 285: Network Information Screen
Displays the network information that is set for the printers and the computers. To display the Network Information screen, select Network Information from the View menu. 1. OK Returns to the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. 2. Copy All Information All network information displayed is copied to the clipboard.
Page 286: Appendix For Network Communication
Appendix for Network Communication Using the Card Slot over a Network When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port About Technical Terms Restrictions About Firewall...
Page 287: Using The Card Slot Over A Network
Using the Card Slot over a Network Note • This function is not available depending on the printer you are using. To confirm whether this function is available with your printer, refer to List of Function for Each Model. Mounting the Card Slot as the Network Drive Restrictions on Card Slot Use over a Network Mounting the Card Slot as the Network Drive The card slot must be mounted to use it over a network.
Page 288 7. Make sure that the card slot is mounted. When the card slot is mounted, the following icon appears on Computer (or My Computer). Restrictions on Card Slot Use over a Network • The card slot can be shared by multiple computers, if the machine is connected to a network. Multiple computers can read files from a memory card in the card slot at the same time.
Page 289: When The Printer Driver Is Not Associated With A Port
When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port If No Driver is displayed for the printer's name on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, the printer driver is not associated with a created port. To associate a port with a printer driver, follow the procedure below.
Page 290: About Technical Terms
About Technical Terms In this section, technical terms used in the manual are explained. • Access point mode The machine is used as a wireless router to connect external wireless communication devices (e.g. computers, smartphones, or tablets) in an environment where no wireless router is available. You can connect up to 5 devices to the machine using the access point mode.
Page 291 When using WEP as an encryption method, the authentication method is able to fix to Open System or Shared Key. For WPA/WPA2, authentication method is PSK. ◦ Auto The printer automatically changes its authentication method to match the wireless router. ◦...
Page 292 • IEEE 802.11b International standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughput of up to 11 Mbps. • IEEE 802.11g International standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughput of up to 54 Mbps.
Page 293 • Link Quality The status of the connection between the wireless router and the printer excluding noise (interference) is indicated with a value from 0 to 100%. • LPR A platform-independent printing protocol used in TCP/IP networks. It does not support bidirectional communication.
Page 294 The printer and all clients on a wireless LAN must use the same SSID in order to communicate with each other. The SSID can be up to 32 characters long, and is made up of alphanumeric characters. The SSID may also be referred to by its network name. •...
Page 295 • Wireless LAN A network that, instead of being connected by physical wires, is connected by a wireless technology, such as Wi-Fi. • Wireless Router A wireless transceiver or base station that receives information from wireless clients/the machine and rebroadcasts it. Required in an infrastructure network. •...
Page 296: Restrictions
Restrictions If you use a printer over the wireless LAN, the printer may recognize nearby wireless systems, you should set a network key (WEP or WPA/WPA2) to the wireless router to encrypt wireless transmission. Wireless communication with a product that does not comply with the Wi-Fi standard cannot be guaranteed. Connecting with too many computers may affect the printer performance, such as printing speed.
Page 297: About Firewall
About Firewall A firewall is a function of the security software installed in the computer or operation system for computer, and is a system that is designed to prevent unauthorized access to a network. Precautions When a Firewall Function is Enabled •...
Page 298: Tips For Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality
Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality Useful Information about Ink Key Points to Successful Printing Be Sure to Check Paper Settings before Printing Be Sure to Set Cassette Paper Information after Loading Paper Canceling a Print Job Storing Printed Images Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine...
Page 299: Useful Information About Ink
Useful Information about Ink How is ink used for various purposes other than printing? Ink may be used for purposes other than printing. Ink is not only used for printing, but also for cleaning the print head to maintain the optimal printing quality. The machine has the function to automatically clean the ink jet nozzles to prevent clogging.
Page 300: Key Points To Successful Printing
Key Points to Successful Printing Check the machine status before printing! • Is the print head OK? If a print head nozzle is clogged, print will be faint and papers will be wasted. Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head. Maintenance Procedure •...
Page 301: Be Sure To Check Paper Settings Before Printing
Be Sure to Check Paper Settings before Printing Before printing, make paper settings in the operation panel or the computer screen. There are various types of paper, such as paper with a special surface coating for printing photos at optimal quality and paper suitable for documents.
Page 302: Be Sure To Set Cassette Paper Information After Loading Paper
Be Sure to Set Cassette Paper Information after Loading Paper When you insert a cassette into the machine after loading paper, the screen for setting the type and size of paper is displayed. Set the cassette paper information according to the type and size of loaded paper. To prevent incorrect printing, this machine has a function that detects whether the information set for the paper loaded in the cassette matches the paper settings.
Page 303: Canceling A Print Job
Canceling a Print Job Never press the ON button! If you press the ON button while printing is in progress, the print data sent from the computer queues in the machine and you may not be able to continue to print. Press the Stop button to cancel printing.
Page 304: Storing Printed Images
Storing Printed Images Store printed images in albums, clear photo sleeves, or glass frames to protect them from direct exposure to air. Note • Storing printed images without sufficient drying may cause blurring or discoloration.
Page 305: Key To Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality
Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the print head from drying or clogging. Always observe the following rules for optimal printing quality. Note • Depending on the type of paper, ink may blur if you trace the printed area with a highlight pen or paint- stick, or bleed if water or sweat comes in contact with the printed area.
Page 306: Precautions For Safe Transport Of The Machine
Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine When relocating the machine, make sure of the following. Important • Pack the machine in a sturdy box so that it is placed with its bottom facing down, using sufficient protective material to ensure safe transport. •...
Page 308: Legal Limitations On Use Of Your Product And Use Of Images
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images It may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print, or use reproductions of the following documents. The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction. •...
Page 309: Specifications
Approx. 435 (W) x 295 (D) x 189 (H) mm * With the Front Cover retracted. Weight Approx. 13.0 lb (Approx. 5.9 kg) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Canon FINE Cartridge Total 1280 nozzles (BK 320 nozzles, C/M/Y each 320 nozzles)
Page 310: Copy Specifications
(Automatic fallback) Transmission speed Black: Approx. 3 seconds/page at 33.6 kbps (Based on ITU-T No.1 chart for US specifications and Canon FAX Standard chart No.1 for others, both in standard mode.) Color: Approx. 1 minute/page at 33.6 kbps (Based on Canon COLOR FAX TEST SHEET.)
Page 311: Network Specifications
3 levels Memory Transmission/reception: approx. 50 pages (Based on ITU-T No.1 chart for US specifications and Canon FAX Standard chart No.1 for others, both in standard mode.) Fax resolution Black Standard: 203 pels/inch x 98 lines/inch (8 pels/mm x 3.85 lines/mm) Black Fine, Photo: 203 pels/inch x 196 lines/inch (8 pels/mm x 7.70 lines/mm)
Page 312 The necessary amount of hard disk space may be changed without notice. Display XGA 1024 x 768 Other Supported OS Some functions may not be available with each OS. Refer to the Canon web site for details on operation with iOS, Android, and Windows RT. Mobile Printing Capability Apple AirPrint...
Page 313 • In an in-house network environment, the 5222 port must be open. Contact the network administrator for details. Information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Page 314: About The Administrator Password
About the Administrator Password An administrator password "canon" is already specified for the printer at the time of purchase. Important • For security reasons, it is recommended to change the password before you use the printer. • You can change the password using one of the tools below. (Some tools may not be available depending on the printer you are using.)
Page 315: List Of Function For Each Model
List of Function for Each Model MG series MX series MB series E series P series iP series iX series iB series PRO series MG series Model name Card slot MG7530F ✓ MG7500 ✓ MG7100 ✓ MG6730 ✓ MG6600 ✓ MG6500 ✓...
Page 316 MB series Model name Card slot MB5300 – MB5000 – MB2300 – MB2000 – E series Model name Card slot E610 – E560 – E480 – E460 – E400 – P series Model name Card slot P200 – iP series Model name Card slot iP8700 –...
Page 317 PRO-10S –...
Page 318: Printing
Printing Printing from a Computer Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Paper setting for Printing...
Page 319: Printing From A Computer
Printing from a Computer Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver)
Page 320: 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 321: 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 printer. Check that the printer is turned on Load paper on the printer 3. Open the printer driver setup window 4.
Page 322 Important • The print quality settings that can be selected may differ depending on a printing profile. 6. 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 323 Note • If the paper settings on the printer driver differ from the cassette paper information registered on the printer, an error may occur. For instructions on what to do if an error occurs, see "Paper setting for Printing." For details about the cassette paper information to be registered on the printer, see the following: •...
Page 324: Paper Settings On The Printer Driver And The Printer (Media Type)
Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Matte Photo Paper <MP-101> Matte Photo Paper Matte Canon genuine papers (Business Letter Printing) Cassette paper information registered Media name <Model No.> Media Type in the printer driver on the printer High Resolution Paper <HR-101N> High Resolution Paper...
Page 325: Paper Settings On The Printer Driver And The Printer (Paper Size)
Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size) When you use this printer, selecting a paper size that matches the print purpose will help you achieve the best print results. You can use the following paper sizes on this printer. Printer Paper Size in the printer driver Cassette paper information registered on the printer Letter 8.5"x11"...
Page 326: 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 Displaying the Print Results before Printing...
Page 327: 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 328: 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. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
Page 329 • Print from Last Page: /Collate: 4. 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 330: Setting The Stapling Margin
Setting the Stapling Margin The procedure for setting the staple side and the margin width is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. 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 331 Note • The printer automatically reduces the print area depending on the staple position margin. 4. 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 •...
Page 332: 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. When you want to print data such as a photo without providing any margin around it, set borderless printing.
Page 333 Check the Page Size list. When you want to change it, select another page size from the list. The list displays only sizes that can be used for borderless printing. 4. Adjust the amount of extension from the paper If necessary, adjust the amount of extension using the Amount of Extension slider. Moving the slider to the right increases the amount extending off the paper, and moving the slider to the left decreases the amount.
Page 334 Important • When the amount of extension is decreased, an unexpected margin may be produced on the print, depending on the size of the paper. Note • When the Amount of Extension slider is set to the leftmost position, image data will be printed in the full size.
Page 335: 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: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set fit-to-page printing Select Fit-to-Page from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. 3.
Page 336 5. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be enlarged or reduced to fit to the page size.
Page 337: Scaled Printing
Scaled Printing The procedure for printing a document with pages enlarged or reduced is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set scaled printing Select Scaled from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. 3. Select the paper size of the document Using Page Size, select the page size that is set with your application software.
Page 338 • 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. 5. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be printed with the specified scale. Important •...
Page 339 Note • Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document.
Page 340: 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: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
Page 341 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 Border To print a page border around each document page, check this check box.
Page 342: 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 1.
Page 343: Printing Only Specific Pages
If necessary, click Specify..., specify the following settings in the Tiling/Poster Printing dialog box, and then click OK. Image Divisions Select the number of divisions (vertical x horizontal). As the number of divisions increases, the number of sheets used for printing increases. If you are pasting pages together to create a poster, increasing the number of divisions allows you to create a larger poster.
Page 344 Note • Click the deleted pages to display them again. • Right-click the settings preview to select Print all pages or Delete all pages. 2. Complete the setup After completing the page selection, click OK. When you execute print, only specified pages will be printed. Important •...
Page 345: 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.
Page 346 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. Margin Enter the margin width.
Page 347: Duplex Printing
Duplex Printing The procedure for printing data on both sides of one sheet of paper is as follows: You can also set duplex printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set duplex printing Check the Duplex Printing (Manual) check box on the Page Setup tab.
Page 348: Related Topics
Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the document is first printed on one side of a sheet of paper. After one side is printed, reload the paper correctly according to the message. Then click Start Printing to print the opposite side. Important •...
Page 349: 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 350: Printing A Background
3. 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. 4. Set the stamp details If necessary, specify the following settings, and then click OK.
Page 351 Select Background... button use another background or change the layout or density of a background, click this. Background first page only To print the background only on the first page, check this check box. 5. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified background.
Page 352: 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 1.
Page 353 4. 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. ◦ For Text registration, the characters must already be entered in Stamp Text. If necessary, change the TrueType Font, Style, Size, and Outline settings.
Page 354: Changing And Registering Some Of Stamp Settings
6. Complete the setup Click OK. The Stamp/Background (Stamp) dialog box opens again. The registered title appears in the Stamp list. Changing and Registering Some of Stamp Settings 1. Select the stamp for which the settings are to be changed Select the Stamp check box in the Stamp/Background (Stamp) dialog box.
Page 355: 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 356: Changing And Registering Some Background Settings
4. Select the image data to be registered to the background Click Select File..Select the target bitmap file (.bmp), and then click Open. 5. Specify the following settings while viewing the preview window Layout Method Select how the background image data is to be placed. When Custom is selected, you can set coordinates for X-Position and Y-Position.
Page 357: Deleting An Unnecessary Background
3. Specify each item on the Background tab while viewing the preview window 4. Save the background Click Save overwrite on the Save settings tab. When you want to save the background with a different title, enter a new title in the Title box and click Save. Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
Page 358: Setting Up Envelope Printing
Setting Up Envelope Printing The procedure for performing envelope printing is as follows: Load envelope on the printer 2. Open the printer driver setup window 3. Select the media type Select Envelope from Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab. 4.
Page 359 Note • If the paper settings on the printer driver differ from the cassette paper information registered on the printer, an error may occur. For instructions on what to do if an error occurs, see "Paper setting for Printing." For details about the cassette paper information to be registered on the printer, see the following: •...
Page 360: 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 361: 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 362 Important • If the application software that created the document has a function for specifying height and width values, use the application software to set the values. If the application software does not have such a function or if the document does not print correctly, perform the above procedure from the printer driver to set the values.
Page 363: Editing The Print Document Or Reprinting From The Print History
Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Print 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.
Page 364: Editing And Printing A Print Document
Check the Preview before printing check box on the Main tab. 3. Complete the setup Click OK. The Canon IJ XPS Preview will start and the print result will be displayed before printing. 4. Editing print documents and print pages • Combining print documents You can combine multiple print documents to form a single document.
Page 365: Reprinting From The Print History
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 366: 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 Specifying Color Correction Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Printing with ICC Profiles Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity...
Page 367: 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: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Select the print quality On the Main tab, select Custom for Print Quality, and click Set..The Custom dialog box opens.
Page 368 Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast...
Page 369: 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. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
Page 370: 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 371 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 to be used.
Page 372: 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 373: 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 374 Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast...
Page 375: 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 376 5. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the printer 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 377 • Adobe RGB (1998) is not displayed when input profiles of Adobe RGB are not installed. 5. Set the other items If necessary, click Color Adjustment tab, and adjust Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast settings, and then click OK. 6.
Page 378: 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 379 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. You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider.
Page 380: 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.
Page 381 4. 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 382 Note • Large is about double the size of Medium, and Small is about half the size of Medium. 5. Checking the print results of pattern print On the Color Adjustment tab, select OK to close the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box. On the Main tab, select OK, and then execute printing.
Page 383 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. 7. 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 384: 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...
Page 385 4. 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 Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast...
Page 386: 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 387 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image data is printed with the adjusted intensity. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)
Page 388: 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 389 After adjusting each color, click OK. 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image is printed with the adjusted contrast. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity...
Page 390: 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 391 4. 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 392 On the Color Adjustment tab, select OK to close the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box. On the Main tab, select OK, and then execute printing. The printer then prints a pattern in which the intensity/contrast that you set is the center value. 6.
Page 393 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. 7. 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 394: 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 395: 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 printer. 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 396: 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. 1.
Page 397: Canon Ij Status Monitor
Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor is an application software that shows the status of the printer and the progress of printing. You will know the status of the printer with graphics, icons, and messages. Launching the Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor launches automatically when print data is sent to the printer.
Page 398: Checking The Ink Status From Your Computer
Ink Details dialog box. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described on the screen. Note • You can also display the Ink Details dialog box by selecting the ink icon on the Canon IJ Status Monitor.
Page 399: 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 400: 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 401: Instructions For Use (Printer Driver)
• 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 402 3. Set the Page Layout that you want, and then click OK to close the window. 4. Without starting printing, close the Print dialog box. 5. Open Word's Print dialog box again. 6. Open the printer driver setup window and click OK. 7.
Page 403: 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 404: 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 printer 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 405 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 406 4-on-1 Printing Prints four pages of the document, side by side, on one sheet of paper. To change the page sequence, click the Page Setup tab, select Page Layout for Page Layout, and click Specify..Then in the Page Layout Printing dialog box that appears, specify the Page Order.
Page 407 Landscape Prints the document by rotating it 90 degrees relative to the paper feed direction. You can change the rotation direction by going to the Maintenance tab, opening the Custom Settings dialog box, and then using Rotate 90 degrees left when orientation is [Landscape] check box.
Page 408 Save Commonly Used Settings dialog box This dialog box allows you to save the information that you set on the Quick Setup, Main, and Page Setup tabs and add the information to the Commonly Used Settings list on the Quick Setup tab. Name Enter the name for the printing profile you wish to save.
Page 409 Related Topics Printing with Easy Setup Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Execute Borderless Printing Duplex Printing Setting Up Envelope Printing Displaying the Print Results before Printing Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance...
Page 410: 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 411 Shows what the print result will look like before you actually print the data. Check this check box to display a preview before printing. 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 412: Color Adjustment Tab
Color Adjustment Tab This tab allows you to adjust the color balance by changing the settings of the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast options. Preview Shows the effect of color adjustment. The color and brightness change when each item is adjusted. You can check the color adjustment status easily by changing the preview image to one similar to the results to be printed with Sample Type.
Page 413 Print a pattern for color adjustment When the color balance or intensity/contrast is changed, the pattern printing function prints a list of the adjustment results along with the adjustment values. Select this function when printing a pattern for color adjustment. Pattern Print preferences...
Page 414 • When Grayscale Printing is checked on the Main tab, Color Correction appears grayed out and is unavailable. 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 415 Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) 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 416: 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 417 Rotate 180 degrees Prints the document by rotating it 180 degrees against the paper feed direction. The width of print area and the amount of extension that are configured in other application software will be reversed vertically and horizontally. Printer Paper Size Selects the size of paper actually loaded into the printer.
Page 418 Tiling/Poster This function enables you to enlarge the image data and divide the enlarged data into several pages to be printed. You can also glue together these sheets of paper to create large printed matter, such as a poster. Specify... Opens the Tiling/Poster Printing dialog box.
Page 419 Print Options... Opens the Print Options dialog box. Changes detailed printer driver settings for print data that is sent from applications. 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. It also allows you to print date, time and user name.
Page 420 Preview Icon Shows the settings of the Tiling/Poster Printing dialog box. You can check what the print result will look like. Image Divisions Select the number of divisions (vertical x horizontal). As the number of divisions increases, the number of sheets used for printing increases. If you are pasting pages together to create a poster, increasing the number of divisions allows you to create a larger poster.
Page 421 Page Border Prints a page border line around each document page. Check this check box to print the page border line. Specify Margin dialog box This dialog box allows you to specify the margin width for the side to be stapled. If a document does not fit on one page, the document is reduced when printed.
Page 422 Do not allow application software to compress print data Compression of the application software print data is prohibited. If the print result has missing image data or unintended colors, selecting this check box may improve the condition. Important • Uncheck this check box under normal circumstances. Note •...
Page 423 Stamp/Background (Stamp...) dialog box The Stamp/Background (Stamp...) dialog box allows you to print a stamp and/or background over or behind the document pages. In addition to the pre-registered ones, you can register and use your original stamp or background. Note •...
Page 424: Stamp Tab
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. Stamp Tab The Stamp tab allows you to set the text and bitmap file (.bmp) to be used for a stamp.
Page 425 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. Transparent white area Specifies whether to make white-filled areas of the bitmap transparent. Check this check box to make white-filled areas of the bitmap transparent.
Page 426 Delete Deletes an unnecessary stamp. Specify the title of an unnecessary stamp from the Stamps list, and click this button. Background Tab The Background tab allows you to select a bitmap file (.bmp) to be used as a background or determine how to print the selected background.
Page 427 Delete Deletes an unnecessary background. Specify the title of an unnecessary background from the Backgrounds list, and then click this button.
Page 428: Maintenance Tab Description
Maintenance tab Description The Maintenance tab allows you to perform printer maintenance or change the settings of the printer. 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 429 Align the print head immediately after installing the print head. When you click Print Head Alignment, the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box is displayed. Nozzle Check Prints a nozzle check pattern. Perform this function if printing becomes faint or a specific color fails to print. Print a nozzle check pattern, and check whether the print head is working properly.
Page 430: Initial Check Items
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".
Page 431 • Make sure that you push in the ink cartridge completely until you hear a clicking sound. • If an orange tape is adhered to the ink cartridge, peel it off completely. Any remaining tape will hinder ink output. • Check that the ink cartridges are installed in their correct positions. Start Print Head Alignment dialog box This dialog box allows you to adjust the attachment position for the print head, or to print the current setting value for the print head position.
Page 432 according to an intended use. When one of the FINE cartridges becomes empty and cannot be replaced immediately by a new one, you can specify the other FINE cartridge that still has ink and continue printing. Ink Cartridge Selects the FINE cartridge you use for printing. Color Only Uses the color FINE cartridge only.
Page 433 Use quiet mode during specified hours Select this option when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the printer during a specified period of time. Set the Start time and the End time of the quiet mode you wish to be activated. If both are set to the same time, the quiet mode will not function.
Page 434 About dialog box When you click About, the About dialog box is displayed. This dialog box displays the version, copyright, and module list of the printer driver. You can select the language to be used and switch the language displayed in the setup window. Modules Lists the printer driver modules.
Page 435: 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 436 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 437 Start Printing button Prints the documents selected in the document list. The printed documents are deleted from the list, and when all documents are printed, the Canon IJ XPS Preview closes. Cancel Printing button Ends the Canon IJ Preview, and cancels the printing of the document that is displayed on the preview screen.
Page 438: 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 439 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 440 Delete Document Deletes the selected document from the document list. If the document list contains only one document, the document is grayed out and cannot be selected. This command has the same function as the (Delete Document) on the toolbar. Grayscale Printing Allows you to change the monochrome print settings.
Page 441 Move to Last Moves the currently selected page to the end of the document. If the currently selected page is the last page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected. View Menu Selects the documents and pages to be displayed. Documents Use the following command to select the document to display.
Page 442 Select Page Information, Layout, or Manual Color Adjustment. Help Menu When you select this menu item, the Help window for Canon IJ XPS Preview is displayed, and you can check the version and copyright information. (Print) Prints the documents selected in the document list.
Page 443 If the document list contains only one document, the document is grayed out and cannot be selected. (Reset Documents) Returns the document selected in the document list to their status before they were added to the Canon IJ XPS Preview.
Page 444 Pages Displays the number of pages in the print document. 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.
Page 445 The documents remaining in the document list will be deleted from the list. Print Prints the documents selected in the document list. The printed documents are deleted from the list, and when all documents are printed, the Canon IJ XPS Preview closes.
Page 446: 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 printer and ink with graphics and messages. You can check the information on the printing document and the printing progress during printing.
Page 447 Closes the Ink Details dialog box to return to Canon IJ Status Monitor. 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 448: 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 449: Obtaining The Latest Mp Drivers
Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers The MP Drivers include a printer driver, ScanGear (scanner driver), and fax 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 •...
Page 450: 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: 1. Start the uninstaller •...
Page 451: Checking The Printer Status
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 Printer Status • Turn off the printer. Checking the Personal Computer Settings •...
Page 452: 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: 1. Turn off the printer 2.
Page 453: Printing Using The Operation Panel Of The Machine
Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper...
Page 454: 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 Printable template forms The following templates are available: •...
Page 455 • Staff paper You can print staff paper with 10 or 12 staves. Setting on the LCD: ◦ Staff paper 1: 10 staves ◦ Staff paper 2: 12 staves • Handwriting paper You can print handwriting paper. Setting on the LCD: Handwriting paper •...
Page 456 6. Use the button to specify the paper size, then press the OK button. Note • The * (asterisk) on the LCD indicates the current setting. 7. Make sure that Plain paper is selected, then press the OK button. 8. Use the (+) button or the Numeric buttons to specify the number of copies.
Page 457: Paper Setting For Printing
Paper setting for Printing By registering the paper size and the media type loaded in the cassette, you can prevent the machine from misprinting by displaying the message before printing starts when the paper size or the media type of the loaded paper differs from the print settings.
Page 458 When you start printing or copying, a message is displayed. Confirm the message, then press the OK button. When the screen to select the operation is displayed, select one of the operations below. Note • Depending on the setting, the choices below may not be displayed. Use cass.
Page 459 Select when you change the paper settings specified for printing or copying. Change the paper settings, then try printing again. Important • About the default setting for displaying the message which prevents misprinting: The default setting is different between when you print or copy from the operation panel of the machine and when you print using the printer driver.
Page 460: Copying
Copying Making Copies Basic Reducing or Enlarging a Copy About Special copy Menu Collated Copying...
Page 461: Making Copies
Making Copies This section describes the basic procedure to perform standard copying. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Load paper. 3. Press the COPY button. The Copy standby screen is displayed. Load the original document on the platen glass or in the ADF. 5.
Page 462 Adding the Copying Job (Reserve copy) Adding the Copying Job (Reserve copy) If you load the original on the platen glass, you can add the copying job while printing (Reserve copy). The screen below is displayed when you can reserve copy. Load the original on the platen glass and press the same button (the Color button or the Black button) as the one which you previously pressed.
Page 463: Setting Items For Copying
Setting Items for Copying You can change the copy settings such as the page size, media type, and intensity. Press the Menu button, use the button to select a setting item, then press the OK button. Use the button to adjust each setting item, then press the OK button. The next setting item is displayed.
Page 464 Note • Some of setting items are not available depending on the country or region of purchase. • Media type Select the media type of the loaded paper. • Print quality Select the print quality according to the original. Note •...
Page 465: 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. In the copy mode, press the Menu button, use the button to select Enlarge/Reduce, then press the OK button. Use the button to select the reduction/enlargement method, then press the OK button.
Page 466: About Special Copy Menu
About Special copy Menu The following menus are selectable in the Special copy menu. • Frame erase copy When copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black margins around the image and gutter shadows. Copying Thick Originals Such as Books •...
Page 467: Copying Two Pages To Fit Onto A Single Page
Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page You can copy two original pages or a two sided page onto a single sheet of paper by reducing each image. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Load paper. 3.
Page 468 If you do not need more scanning, press the Tone button to start copying. The machine starts copying. Note • You can add the copying job while printing. Adding the Copying Job (Reserve copy) • When the document has been loaded in the ADF: The machine starts scanning the next sheet of document automatically after one sheet of document finishes being scanned.
Page 469: Copying Four Pages To Fit Onto A Single Page
Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page You can copy four original pages onto a single sheet of paper by reducing each image. Four different layouts are available. • When Layout 1 is selected for 4-on-1 layout: • When Layout 2 is selected for 4-on-1 layout: •...
Page 470 1. Use the button to select the page size, then press the OK button. 2. Use the button to select the media type, then press the OK button. 7. Specify the print settings and the layout. Press the Menu button, then use the button to select a setting item.
Page 471: 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. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Load paper.
Page 472: Copying Without Borders
Copying without Borders You can copy images so that they fill the entire page without borders. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Load the photo paper. 3. Press the COPY button. The Copy standby screen is displayed. 4. Press the Menu button. The Copy menu screen is displayed.
Page 473 Note • Slight cropping may occur at the edges since the copied image is enlarged to fill the whole page. You can change the width to be cropped from the borders of the original image as needed. However, the cropped area will be larger if the extension amount is large. For details: Extended copy amt.
Page 474: Collated Copying
Collated Copying When you select ON for Collate on Copy menu, you can obtain sorted printouts when making multiple copies of a multi-paged original. In addition, you can copy originals on both sides of paper. • When ON is selected: •...
Page 475: Scanning
Scanning Scanning from a Computer Scanning from the Operation Panel of the Machine...
Page 476: Scanning From A Computer
Scanning from a Computer Scanning with IJ Scan Utility Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) Useful Information on Scanning IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Menu and Setting Screen Other Scanning Methods Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)
Page 477: Scanning With Ij Scan Utility
Scanning with IJ Scan Utility What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)? Starting IJ Scan Utility Easy Scanning with Auto Scan Basic Scanning Documents Scanning Photos Scanning with Favorite Settings Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch) Scanning Multiple Items at One Time Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Saving after Checking Scan Results...
Page 478: What Is Ij Scan Utility (Scanner Software)
What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)? IJ Scan Utility is an application that allows you to easily scan documents, photos, etc. You can complete from scanning to saving at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon in the IJ Scan Utility main screen.
Page 479 Important • Some functions are available only when My Image Garden is installed. Note • Refer to "Settings Dialog Box" for how to set the applications to integrate with.
Page 480: Starting Ij Scan Utility
If IJ Scan Utility is not displayed on the Start screen, select the Search charm, then search for "IJ Scan Utility". Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP: From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility to start IJ Scan Utility.
Page 481: Easy Scanning With Auto Scan
Easy Scanning with Auto Scan You can scan easily by automatically detecting the item type. Important • The following types of items may not be scanned correctly. In that case, adjust the cropping frames (scan areas) in whole image view of ScanGear (scanner driver) and scan again. •...
Page 482: Scanning Documents
Scanning Documents You can scan items placed on the platen with settings suitable for documents. 1. Place the item on the platen. Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Start IJ Scan Utility. 3. Click Settings..., then set the paper size, resolution, etc. in the Settings (Document Scan) dialog box as required.
Page 483: Scanning Photos
Scanning Photos You can scan photos placed on the platen with settings suitable for photos. 1. Place the photo on the platen. Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Start IJ Scan Utility. 3. Click Settings..., then set the paper size, resolution, etc. in the Settings (Photo Scan) dialog box as required.
Page 484: Scanning With Favorite Settings
Scanning with Favorite Settings You can scan items placed on the platen with your favorite settings saved beforehand. This is convenient for saving frequently used settings or when specifying scan settings in detail. Start IJ Scan Utility. 2. Click Settings..., then set the item type, resolution, etc. in the Settings (Custom Scan) dialog box as required.
Page 485: Scanning Items Larger Than The Platen (Image Stitch)
Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch) You can scan the left and right halves of an item larger than the platen and combine them back into one image. Items up to approximately twice as large as the platen are supported. Note •...
Page 486 6. Place the item that is to be displayed on the left side of the screen face-down on the platen. 7. Click Start Scanning Image 1. The first item is scanned and appears in 1. Note • Click Cancel to cancel the scan. 8.
Page 487 9. Click Start Scanning Image 2. The second item is scanned and appears in 2. Note • Click Cancel to cancel the scan. 10. Adjust the scanned images as required. Use the Toolbar to rotate or zoom in/out, or drag the images to adjust their positions. Note •...
Page 488 Adjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch Window • To scan an item again, select the image in the Preview area or the thumbnail at the top of the screen, then click (Delete). The selected image is deleted, allowing you to scan the item again.
Page 489: Scanning Multiple Items At One Time
Scanning Multiple Items at One Time You can scan two or more photos (small items) placed on the platen at one time and save each image individually. Important • The following types of items may not be scanned correctly. In that case, adjust the cropping frames (scan areas) in whole image view of ScanGear (scanner driver) and scan again.
Page 490 5. Select Select Source according to the items to be scanned. 6. Select Auto scan for Paper Size, then click OK.
Page 491 The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears. Note • Refer to the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialog box. Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Box 7.
Page 492: Scanning Multiple Documents At One Time From The Adf (Auto Document Feeder)
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Place multiple documents on the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) and scan at one time. Note • You can scan multiple documents at one time from the ADF when scanning via Auto, Document, Custom, or ScanGear.
Page 493 5. Select Select Source according to the documents to be scanned. To scan only the front side of each document, select Document (ADF/Platen) or Document (ADF Simplex). To scan the front side then the back side of each document, select Document (ADF Manual Duplex). 6.
Page 494 The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears. Note • Refer to the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialog box. Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Box 7. Click Document. Scanning starts. Note •...
Page 495 When Long edge is Selected for Binding Side in Document Scan Orientation Settings...: Place the documents after rotating the output documents 180 degrees. When Short edge is Selected for Binding Side in Document Scan Orientation Settings...: Place the documents without changing the orientation of the output documents. 9.
Page 496: Saving After Checking Scan Results
Saving after Checking Scan Results You can check the scan results, then save the images to a computer. Important • You cannot check the scan results before saving when scanned using Auto scan or the operation panel. Note • The screens for scanning photos are used as examples in the following descriptions. Start IJ Scan Utility.
Page 497 The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears. Note • Refer to the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialog box. Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog Box Settings (ScanGear) Dialog Box 5.
Page 498 Note • The default save folders are as follows. • Windows 8.1: Documents folder • Windows 8: My Documents folder • Windows 7: My Documents folder • Windows Vista: Documents folder • Windows XP: My Documents folder 7. Click OK. Scanned images are saved according to the settings.
Page 499: Sending Scanned Images Via E-Mail
Sending Scanned Images via E-mail You can send scanned images via e-mail. Note • The screens for scanning photos are used as examples in the following descriptions. Start IJ Scan Utility. 2. Click Settings..Settings dialog box appears. 3. Click Photo Scan. 4.
Page 500 Note • You can add e-mail clients to use for attachments from the pull-down menu. • If None (Attach Manually) is selected, manually attach scanned and saved images to e-mail. 5. Click OK. The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears. Note •...
Page 501 Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Box Settings (ScanGear) Dialog Box 6. Click Photo. Scanning starts. When scanning is completed, the specified e-mail client starts and the images will be attached to a new message. Note • Click Cancel to cancel the scan. •...
Page 502: Extracting Text From Scanned Images (Ocr)
Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR) Scan text in scanned magazines and newspapers and display it in your text editor. Note • You can extract text when scanning via Document, Custom, or ScanGear. • The screens for scanning documents are used as examples in the following descriptions. Start IJ Scan Utility.
Page 503 Note • If a compatible application is not installed, the text in the image is extracted and appears in your text editor. Text to be displayed is based on Document Language in the Settings (General Settings) dialog box. Select the language you want to extract in Document Language and scan. •...
Page 504 Note • Refer to the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialog box. Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Box Settings (ScanGear) Dialog Box 6. Click Document. Scanning starts. When scanning is completed, the scanned images are saved according to the settings, and the extracted text appears in the specified application.
Page 505: Ij Scan Utility Screens
IJ Scan Utility Screens IJ Scan Utility Main Screen Settings Dialog Box Settings (Auto Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog Box Settings (ScanGear) Dialog Box Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) Dialog Box Settings (Save to PC (Photo)) Dialog Box Settings (Save to PC (Document)) Dialog Box...
Page 506: Ij Scan Utility Main Screen
Utility". Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP: From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility to start IJ Scan Utility. You can complete from scanning to saving at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon.
Page 507 Stitch Displays the Image Stitch window in which you can scan the left and right halves of an item larger than the platen and combine the scanned images back into one image. Scan/save settings and the response after scanning can be specified in the Settings (Scan and Stitch) dialog box.
Page 508: Settings Dialog Box
Settings Dialog Box There are three tabs in the Settings dialog box: (Scanning from a Computer), (Scanning from the Operation Panel), and (General Settings). When you click a tab, the view in the red frame switches and you can make advanced settings to functions on each tab. (Scanning from a Computer) Tab You can specify how to respond when scanning from IJ Scan Utility or My Image Garden.
Page 509 Important • When the Settings dialog box is displayed from My Image Garden, the (Scanning from the Operation Panel) tab does not appear. (General Settings) Tab You can set the product to use, file size restriction on e-mail attachment, language to detect text in images, and folder in which to save images temporarily.
Page 510 Settings (Auto Scan) Dialog Box Click Auto Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Auto Scan) dialog box. In the Settings (Auto Scan) dialog box, you can make advanced scan settings to scan by automatically detecting the item type.
Page 511 • Place items to be scanned on the platen correctly. Otherwise, items may not be scanned correctly. Refer to "Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)" for how to place items. • When scanning two or more documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), place documents of the same size.
Page 512 • Photos, postcards, BD/DVD/CD, and business cards: JPEG • Magazines, newspapers, and documents: PDF Important • The save format may differ depending on how you place the item. Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) JPEG Image Quality You can specify the image quality of JPEG files. PDF Compression Select the compression type for saving PDF files.
Page 513 Do not start any application Saves to the folder specified in Save in. Note • To add an application or folder to the pull-down menu, select Add... from the pull-down menu, then click Add in the displayed Select Application or Select Destination Folder dialog box and specify the application or folder.
Page 514 Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Box Click Document Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Document Scan) dialog box. In the Settings (Document Scan) dialog box, you can make advanced scan settings to scan items as documents.
Page 515 Note • When Document (ADF/Platen) is selected and documents are placed both on the platen and ADF, those placed on the ADF will be scanned. Color Mode Select the color mode in which to scan the item. Paper Size Select the size of the item to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the paper size appears.
Page 516 Important • Binding Side cannot be specified when scanning only the front side of each document. Image Processing Settings Click (Plus) to set the following. Note • The displayed items vary by Select Source and Color Mode. Apply Auto Document Fix Select this checkbox to sharpen text in a document or magazine for better readability.
Page 517 Important • The following types of documents may not be corrected properly since the text cannot be detected correctly. • Documents in which the text lines are inclined more than 10 degrees or the angles vary by line • Documents containing both vertical and horizontal text •...
Page 518 • Windows 7: My Documents folder • Windows Vista: Documents folder • Windows XP: My Documents folder Important • When the Settings dialog box is displayed from My Image Garden, this option does not appear. Data Format Select the data format in which to save the scanned images. You can select JPEG/Exif, TIFF, PNG, PDF, or PDF (Multiple Pages).
Page 519 Save to a subfolder with current date Select this checkbox to create a current date folder in the folder specified in Save in and save scanned images in it. The folder will be created with a name such as "20XX_01_01" (Year_Month_Date).
Page 520 Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog Box Click Photo Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Photo Scan) dialog box. In the Settings (Photo Scan) dialog box, you can make advanced scan settings to scan items as photos. (1) Scan Options Area (2) Save Settings Area (3) Application Settings Area...
Page 521 Note • Click Defaults to restore the specified settings to the default settings. Resolution Select the resolution of the item to be scanned. The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image. Resolution Image Processing Settings Click (Plus) to set the following. Important •...
Page 522 You can select JPEG/Exif, TIFF, or PNG. Important • You cannot select JPEG/Exif when Color Mode is Black and White. Note • With network connection, scanning may take longer than usual when you set TIFF or PNG in Data Format. JPEG Image Quality You can specify the image quality of JPEG files.
Page 523 Note • To add an application or folder to the pull-down menu, select Add... from the pull-down menu, then click Add in the displayed Select Application or Select Destination Folder dialog box and specify the application or folder. Instructions Opens this guide. Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings.
Page 524 Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Box Click Custom Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Custom Scan) dialog box. In the Settings (Custom Scan) dialog box, you can make advanced scan settings to scan according to your preference.
Page 525 Important • Item types supported by Auto are photos, postcards, business cards, magazines, newspapers, documents, and BD/DVD/CD. • To scan the following types of items, specify the item type or size. You cannot scan correctly with Auto. • A4 size photos •...
Page 526 The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image. Resolution Note • Only Auto is available when Select Source is Auto. • Only 300 dpi or 400 dpi can be set when Start OCR is selected in Application Settings. Document Scan Orientation Settings...
Page 527 • When Select Source is Magazine or Document: Note • The displayed items vary by Select Source and Color Mode. Apply Auto Document Fix Select this checkbox to sharpen text in a document or magazine for better readability. Important • The color tone may differ from the source image due to corrections. In that case, deselect the checkbox and scan.
Page 528 • Documents in which the text lines are inclined more than 10 degrees or the angles vary by line • Documents containing both vertical and horizontal text • Documents with extremely large or small fonts • Documents with small amount of text •...
Page 529 Important • When the Settings dialog box is displayed from My Image Garden, this option does not appear. Data Format Select the data format in which to save the scanned images. You can select JPEG/Exif, TIFF, PNG, PDF, PDF (Multiple Pages), or Auto. Important •...
Page 530 Save to a subfolder with current date Select this checkbox to create a current date folder in the folder specified in Save in and save scanned images in it. The folder will be created with a name such as "20XX_01_01" (Year_Month_Date).
Page 531 Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog Box Click Scan and Stitch on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Scan and Stitch) dialog box. In the Settings (Scan and Stitch) dialog box, you can make advanced scan settings for scanning items larger than the platen.
Page 532 Color Mode Select the color mode in which to scan the item. Resolution Select the resolution of the item to be scanned. The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image. Resolution Image Processing Settings Click (Plus) to set the following. Available setting items vary by Select Source. Important •...
Page 533 • Windows 7: My Documents folder • Windows Vista: Documents folder • Windows XP: My Documents folder Important • When the Settings dialog box is displayed from My Image Garden, this option does not appear. Data Format Select the data format in which to save the scanned images. You can select JPEG/Exif, TIFF, PNG, PDF, or PDF (Multiple Pages).
Page 534 If this checkbox is not selected, files are saved directly in the folder specified in Save in. Check scan results Displays the Save Settings dialog box after scanning. Important • When the Settings dialog box is displayed from My Image Garden, this option does not appear. (3) Application Settings Area Open with an application Select this when you want to enhance or correct the scanned images.
Page 535 Settings (ScanGear) Dialog Box Click ScanGear on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (ScanGear) dialog box. In the Settings (ScanGear) dialog box, you can specify how to save images when scanning items by starting ScanGear (scanner driver) and how to respond after saving them. (1) Save Settings Area (2) Application Settings Area Important...
Page 536 • Windows 8.1: Documents folder • Windows 8: My Documents folder • Windows 7: My Documents folder • Windows Vista: Documents folder • Windows XP: My Documents folder Important • When the Settings dialog box is displayed from My Image Garden, this option does not appear. Data Format Select the data format in which to save the scanned images.
Page 537 Save to a subfolder with current date Select this checkbox to create a current date folder in the folder specified in Save in and save scanned images in it. The folder will be created with a name such as "20XX_01_01" (Year_Month_Date).
Page 538 Note • To add an application or folder to the pull-down menu, select Add... from the pull-down menu, then click Add in the displayed Select Application or Select Destination Folder dialog box and specify the application or folder. Instructions Opens this guide. Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings.
Page 539 Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) Dialog Box Click Save to PC (Auto) on the (Scanning from the Operation Panel) tab to display the Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) dialog box. In the Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) dialog box, you can specify how to respond when saving images to a computer after scanning them from the operation panel by automatically detecting the item type.
Page 540 Image Processing Settings Click (Plus) to set the following. Apply recommended image correction Applies suitable corrections automatically based on the item type. Important • The color tone may differ from the source image due to corrections. In that case, deselect the checkbox and scan.
Page 541 Refer to "Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)" for how to place items. JPEG Image Quality You can specify the image quality of JPEG files. PDF Compression Select the compression type for saving PDF files. Standard It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Compresses the file size when saving, allowing you to reduce the load on your network/server.
Page 542 Instructions Opens this guide. Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings.
Page 543 Settings (Save to PC (Photo)) Dialog Box Click Save to PC (Photo) on the (Scanning from the Operation Panel) tab to display the Settings (Save to PC (Photo)) dialog box. In the Settings (Save to PC (Photo)) dialog box, you can specify how to respond when saving images to a computer as photos after scanning them from the operation panel.
Page 544 Note • When you select the Save to a subfolder with current date checkbox, the date and four digits are appended to the set file name. Save in Displays the folder in which to save the scanned images. To add a folder, select Add... from the pull- down menu, then click Add in the displayed Select Destination Folder dialog box and specify the destination folder.
Page 545 Instructions Opens this guide. Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings.
Page 546 Settings (Save to PC (Document)) Dialog Box Click Save to PC (Document) on the (Scanning from the Operation Panel) tab to display the Settings (Save to PC (Document)) dialog box. In the Settings (Save to PC (Document)) dialog box, you can specify how to respond when saving images to a computer as documents after scanning them from the operation panel.
Page 547 Image Processing Settings Click (Plus) to set the following. Apply Auto Document Fix Select this checkbox to sharpen text in a document or magazine for better readability. Important • The color tone may differ from the source image due to corrections. In that case, deselect the checkbox and scan.
Page 548 Important • The following types of documents may not be corrected properly since the text cannot be detected correctly. • Documents in which the text lines are inclined more than 10 degrees or the angles vary by line • Documents containing both vertical and horizontal text •...
Page 549 • Windows XP: My Documents folder Data Format Set from the operation panel. JPEG Image Quality You can specify the image quality of JPEG files. Create a PDF file that supports keyword search Select this checkbox to convert text in images into text data and create PDF files that support keyword search.
Page 550 Settings (General Settings) Dialog Box Click the (General Settings) tab to display the Settings (General Settings) dialog box. In the Settings (General Settings) dialog box, you can set the product to use, file size restriction on e-mail attachment, language to detect text in images, and folder in which to save images temporarily. Important •...
Page 551 Instructions Opens this guide. Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings.
Page 552: Save Settings Dialog Box
Save Settings Dialog Box Select the Check scan results checkbox in Save Settings of the Settings dialog box to display the Save Settings dialog box after scanning. You can specify the data format and destination while viewing the thumbnails of scan results. Important •...
Page 553 (3) Save Settings Area File Name Enter the file name of the image to be saved. When you save a file, the date and four digits are appended to the set file name in the "_20XX0101_0001" format. Note • When you select the Save to a subfolder with current date checkbox, the date and four digits are appended to the set file name.
Page 554 Important • This appears only when PDF or PDF (Multiple Pages) is selected in Data Format. • When Black and White is selected in Color Mode, this option does not appear. Create a PDF file that supports keyword search Select this checkbox to convert text in images into text data and create PDF files that support keyword search.
Page 555: Image Stitch Window
Image Stitch Window Click Stitch in the IJ Scan Utility main screen to display the Image Stitch window. You can scan the left and right halves of an item larger than the platen and combine them back into one image. You can scan items up to approximately twice as large as the platen. (1) Settings and Operation Buttons (2) Toolbar (3) Thumbnail View Area...
Page 556 Scan Image 1 Start Scanning Image 1 Scans the first item. Scan Image 2 Start Scanning Image 2 Scans the second item. Adjust cropping frames You can adjust the scan area in preview. If no area is specified, the image of the size selected in Select Output Size will be saved. If an area is specified, only the image in the cropping frame will be scanned and saved.
Page 557 Save Save Saves the two scanned images as one image. Cancel Cancels Stitch scan. (2) Toolbar You can delete the scanned images or adjust the previewed images. (Delete) Deletes the image selected in the Thumbnail View area. (Enlarge/Reduce) Allows you to enlarge or reduce the preview image. Left-clicking the Preview area enlarges the displayed image.
Page 558 When no image has been scanned: After scanning the first item by clicking Start Scanning Image 1: The image is scanned in the direction specified in Scan Direction, and 2 appears next to it. After scanning the second item by clicking Start Scanning Image 2: The two scanned images appear.
Page 559: Scanning With Application Software That You Are Using (Scangear)
Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning in Basic Mode Scanning in Advanced Mode Scanning Multiple Documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in Advanced Mode Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Page 560: Advanced Mode
What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents. It enables you to specify the output size and make image corrections when scanning. ScanGear can be started from IJ Scan Utility or applications that are compatible with a standard interface called TWAIN.
Page 562: Scanning With Advanced Settings Using Scangear (Scanner Driver)
Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning in Basic Mode Scanning in Advanced Mode Scanning Multiple Documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in Advanced Mode Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
Page 563: Starting Scangear (Scanner Driver)
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning. ScanGear can be started from IJ Scan Utility or other applications. Note • Set up the network environment if you have more than one scanner or have a network compatible model and changed the connection from USB connection to network connection.
Page 564: Scanning In Basic Mode
Scanning in Basic Mode Use the Basic Mode tab to scan easily by following the on-screen steps. Refer to "Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)" to scan multiple documents at one time from the Platen. When scanning from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), documents are scanned without preview. Important •...
Page 565 Important • Some applications do not support continuous scanning from the ADF. For details, refer to the application's manual. Note • To scan magazines containing many color photos, select Magazine (Color). 3. Click Preview. Preview image appears in the Preview area. Important •...
Page 566 8. Click Scan. Scanning starts. Note • Click (Information) to open a dialog box in which you can check the current scan settings (document type, etc.). • A response of ScanGear after scanning can be specified in Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning on the Scan tab of the Preferences dialog box.
Page 567: Scanning In Advanced Mode
Scanning in Advanced Mode Use the Advanced Mode tab to specify the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, etc. when scanning. Refer to "Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)" to scan multiple documents at one time. Refer to "Scanning Multiple Documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in Advanced Mode"...
Page 568 3. Set Input Settings according to the document or purpose. 4. Click Preview. Preview images appear in the Preview area. 5. Set Output Settings. 6. Adjust the cropping frame (scan area), correct image, and adjust colors as required. Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear) Image Settings Color Adjustment Buttons 7.
Page 569: Scanning Multiple Documents From The Adf (Auto Document Feeder) In Advanced Mode
Scanning Multiple Documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in Advanced Mode Use the Advanced Mode tab to specify the image brightness, color tone, etc. and scan multiple documents placed on the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) at one time. When using a model supporting ADF duplex scanning, you can scan both sides of the documents automatically from the ADF.
Page 570 Note • Click (Information) to open a dialog box in which you can check the current scan settings (document type, etc.). • A response of ScanGear after scanning can be specified in Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning on the Scan tab of the Preferences dialog box.
Page 571: Scanning Multiple Documents At One Time With Scangear (Scanner Driver)
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) You can scan two or more photos (small documents) on the Platen at one time on the Basic Mode tab and Advanced Mode tab. This section explains how to scan multiple documents from the Basic Mode tab. Important •...
Page 572 3. Click Preview. Thumbnails of the preview images appear in the Preview area. Cropping frames are specified automatically according to the document size. 4. Set Destination. 5. Set Output Size according to purpose. 6. Adjust the cropping frames and set Image corrections as required. Note •...
Page 573 7. Select the images you want to scan. Select the checkboxes of the images you want to scan. 8. Click Scan. Scanning Multiple Documents in Whole Image View Follow these steps if thumbnails are not displayed correctly when previewed or if you want to scan multiple documents as a single image.
Page 574 Adjust the size and position of the cropping frames on the preview image. You can also create two or more cropping frames. If an area is not specified, the document will be scanned at the document size (Auto Crop). If an area is specified, only the portion in the specified area will be scanned.
Page 575: Correcting Images And Adjusting Colors With Scangear (Scanner Driver)
Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.) Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Adjusting Histogram Adjusting Tone Curve Setting Threshold...
Page 576: Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust And Scratches, Fading Correction, Etc.)
Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.) The Image Settings functions on the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver) allow you to enhance the outline of the subjects, reduce dust/scratches, and correct faded colors when scanning images. Setting Items Click (Arrow) of a function and select an item from the pull-down menu.
Page 577 Reducing show-through in text documents or lightening the base color in recycled paper, newspapers, etc. when scanning documents Set Reduce Show-through to ON. Sharpening slightly out-of-focus images Set Unsharp Mask to ON. Reducing gradations and stripe patterns Set Descreen to ON.
Page 578 Note • Printed photos and pictures are displayed as a collection of fine dots. "Moire" is a phenomenon where uneven gradation or a stripe pattern appears when such photos or pictures printed with fine dots are scanned. Descreen is the function for reducing this moire effect. Reducing dust and scratches Set Reduce Dust and Scratches to Low, Medium, or High according to the degree of dust and scratches.
Page 580: Color Adjustment
Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern You can preview color changes and reproduce natural colors by using the color pattern function in ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Basic Mode tab. Color Adjustment Correct colors that have faded with time or due to colorcast. "Colorcast" is a phenomenon where a specific color affects the entire picture due to the weather or ambient strong colors.
Page 581 Below is an example of correcting a bluish image. Since Blue and Green are too strong, click the Yellow and Magenta arrows to correct. Before After Note • Color adjustments are applied only to the cropping frames (scan areas) or the frame selected in thumbnail view.
Page 582: Adjusting Saturation And Color Balance
Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance You can brighten colors that have faded with time or due to colorcast by using (Saturation/Color Balance) in ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab. Note • Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window. Saturation Adjust the image's saturation (vividness).
Page 583 Move (Slider) under Color Balance to the left or right to emphasize the corresponding color. Cyan & Red Magenta & Green Yellow & Blue These are complementary color pairs (each pair produces a shade of gray when mixed). You can reproduce the natural colors of the scene by reducing the cast color and increasing the complementary color.
Page 584: Adjusting Brightness And Contrast
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast You can adjust images that are too dark or bright, or too flat due to lack of contrast by using (Brightness/Contrast) in ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab. Note • Click (Down arrow) to switch to detailed view. Click (Up arrow) to return to the previous view.
Page 585 Brightness Adjust the image brightness. Move (Slider) under Brightness to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127). Darkened Original image Brightened Note • Highlights may be lost if you brighten the image too much, and shadows may be lost if you darken the image too much.
Page 586: Adjusting Histogram
Adjusting Histogram You can adjust the image color tone by using a graph (histogram) showing brightness distribution, via (Histogram) in ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab. Note • Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window. Channel Each dot of an image is a mixture of Red, Green, and Blue in various proportions (gradation). These colors can be adjusted individually as a "channel."...
Page 587 (1) Bright area (2) Dark area (3) Whole image More data is distributed to the More data is distributed to the Data is widely distributed between the highlight side. shadow side. highlight and shadow. Adjusting Histograms (Using the Slider) Select a Channel, then move (Black-point Slider) or (White-point Slider) to specify the level to be set as the shadow or highlight.
Page 588 Moving the Mid-point Slider Move the Mid-point Slider to specify the level to be set as the middle of the tonal range. Images with more data distributed to the highlight side Move the Mid-point Slider toward the highlight side. Images with more data distributed to the shadow side Move the Mid-point Slider toward the shadow side.
Page 589 • The point clicked with (White-point Dropper) will be the brightest point. You can also enter a value (10 to 255). • Click (Dropper) for Gray Balance and click the area you want to adjust the color in the preview image.
Page 590: Adjusting Tone Curve
Adjusting Tone Curve You can adjust the brightness of an image by selecting the type of graph (tone curve) showing the balance of tone input and output, via (Tone Curve Settings) in ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab. Note • Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window. Channel Each dot of an image is a mixture of Red, Green, and Blue in various proportions (gradation).
Page 591 Adjusting Tone Curve In Select Tone Curve, select a tone curve from No correction, Overexposure, Underexposure, High contrast, Reverse the negative/positive image, and Edit custom curve. No correction (No adjustment) Overexposure (Convex curve) The midtone data of the input side is stretched toward the highlight of the output side, resulting in a bright- toned image when viewed on a monitor.
Page 592 Edit custom curve You can drag specific points on the Tone Curve to freely adjust the brightness of the corresponding areas.
Page 593: Setting Threshold
Setting Threshold You can sharpen text in a document or reduce show-through in newspapers by adjusting the threshold level (Threshold) in ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab. Note • This function is available when Color Mode is Black and White. •...
Page 594: Scangear (Scanner Driver) Screens
ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Basic Mode Tab Advanced Mode Tab Input Settings Output Settings Image Settings Color Adjustment Buttons Preferences Dialog Box Scanner Tab Preview Tab Scan Tab Color Settings Tab...
Page 595: Basic Mode Tab
Basic Mode Tab This mode allows you to scan easily by following the on-screen steps. This section describes the settings and functions available on the Basic Mode tab. (1) Settings and Operation Buttons (2) Toolbar (3) Preview Area Note • The displayed items vary by document type and view. •...
Page 596 Important • Some applications do not support continuous scanning from the ADF. For details, refer to the application's manual. Note • When you select a document type, the unsharp mask function will be active. • When you select an option other than the ADF types, the image adjustment function which adjusts images based on the document type will also be active.
Page 597 Flexible Allows you to freely adjust the cropping frames (scan areas). In thumbnail view: Drag the mouse over a thumbnail to display a cropping frame. When a cropping frame is displayed, the portion within the cropping frame will be scanned. When no cropping frame is displayed, each frame is scanned individually.
Page 598 Note • Save up to 10 items. • An error message appears when you enter a value outside the setting range. Enter a value within the setting range. Note • For details on whether or how the cropping frame is initially displayed on a preview image, refer to Cropping Frame on Previewed Images in "Preview Tab"...
Page 599 Important • This setting is not available when you select Color Matching on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog box. Perform Scan Scan Starts scanning. Note • When scanning starts, the progress will be displayed. Click Cancel to cancel the scan. Preferences...
Page 600 (Check All Frames) Available when two or more frames are displayed. Selects the checkboxes of the image in thumbnail view. (Uncheck All Frames) Available when two or more frames are displayed. Deselects the checkboxes of the image in thumbnail view. (Select All Frames) Available when two or more frames are displayed.
Page 601 Note • When multiple images are previewed, different outlines indicate different selection status. • Focus Frame (thick blue outline): The displayed settings will be applied. • Selected Frame (thin blue outline): The settings will be applied to the Focus Frame and Selected Frames simultaneously.
Page 602: Advanced Mode Tab
Advanced Mode Tab This mode allows you to make advanced scan settings such as the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, and color tone. This section describes the settings and functions available on the Advanced Mode tab. (1) Settings and Operation Buttons (2) Toolbar (3) Preview Area Note...
Page 603 Enter Setting Name and click Add; the name appears in Favorite Settings List. When you click Save, the item appears in the Favorite Settings list and can be selected, along with the predefined items. To delete an item, select it in Favorite Settings List and click Delete. Click Save to save the settings displayed in Favorite Settings List.
Page 604 Scan Starts scanning. Note • When scanning starts, the progress will be displayed. Click Cancel to cancel the scan. • When scanning is completed, a dialog box prompting you to select the next action may appear. Follow the prompt to complete. For details, refer to Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning Scan Tab (Preferences dialog box).
Page 605 (3) Preview Area (Clear) Deletes the preview image from the Preview area. It also resets the Toolbar and color adjustment settings. (Crop) Allows you to specify the scan area by dragging the mouse. (Move Image) Allows you to drag the image until the part you want to see is displayed when an image enlarged in the Preview area does not fit in the screen.
Page 606 (Remove Cropping Frame) Removes the selected cropping frame. (Information) Displays the version of ScanGear and the current scan settings (document type, etc.). (Open Guide) Opens this page. (3) Preview Area This is where a trial image appears after you click Preview. You can also check the results of the settings (image corrections, color adjustments, etc.) made in "(1) Settings and Operation Buttons."...
Page 607 Note • You can specify the cropping frame on the displayed image. In thumbnail view, you can only create one cropping frame per image. In whole image view, you can create multiple cropping frames. Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear) Related Topic Scanning in Advanced Mode Scanning Multiple Documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in Advanced Mode...
Page 608: Input Settings
Input Settings Input Settings allows you to set the following items: Select Source The type of document to be scanned is displayed. To scan from the Platen, select Platen; to scan from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), select Document (ADF Simplex) or Document (ADF Duplex). Important •...
Page 609 Click Settings... to open the Orientation dialog box. Important • The Orientation dialog box can only be opened when Select Source is Document (ADF Simplex) or Document (ADF Duplex). • Binding Location is displayed when using a model supporting ADF duplex scanning. •...
Page 610 Note • The values you can enter will be within the range of the selected document size. The minimum size is 96 pixels x 96 pixels when Output Resolution is 600 dpi, scaled at 100 %. • When Auto Crop is performed in whole image view, the aspect ratio will not be maintained since the size will be prioritized.
Page 611: Output Settings
Output Settings Output Settings allows you to set the following items: Output Resolution Select the resolution to scan at. The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image. Select a resolution from the options displayed by clicking the button, or enter a value in 1 dpi increments.
Page 612 In whole image view: When no cropping frame is displayed, the entire Preview area will be scanned. When a cropping frame is displayed, the portion within the cropping frame will be scanned. Note • To enlarge/reduce the scanned image, enter values into (Width) and (Height) in Output Settings or specify a value (by 1 %) for %.
Page 613 Note • Refer to "Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear)" for details on cropping frames. • For details on whether or how the cropping frame is initially displayed on a preview image, refer to Cropping Frame on Previewed Images in "Preview Tab" (Preferences dialog box). (Switch Aspect Ratio) Available when Output Size is set to anything but Flexible.
Page 614: Image Settings
Image Settings Important • Do not apply these functions to images without moire, dust/scratches, or faded colors. The color tone may be adversely affected. • Image correction results may not be reflected in the preview image. Note • Selectable settings depend on Color Mode settings. •...
Page 615 • You can set this setting when Recommended is selected on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog box. Note • If the image is not adjusted properly with Auto, specify the document type. • The color tone may change from the source image due to the Image Adjustment. In that case, set Image Adjustment to None.
Page 616 Medium It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Select this to reduce large dust particles and scratches; however, evidence of the reduction process may remain or delicate parts of the image may be removed. Important • This function may not be effective for some types of photos. Note •...
Page 617 When you set the Gutter Shadow Correction setting in the preview image, the result will be reflected. Preview the effects before scanning, as results vary depending on the type of document and how it is pressed. Unclear or blurred text/lines caused by curved pages are not corrected. None Gutter shadow will not be corrected.
Page 618 Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear)
Page 619: Color Adjustment Buttons
Color Adjustment Buttons The Color Adjustment Buttons allow you to make fine corrections to the image brightness and color tones including adjustments to the image's overall brightness or contrast and adjustments to its highlight and shadow values (histogram) or balance (tone curve). Important •...
Page 620 (Histogram) A histogram allows you to see the data concentration at each brightness level of an image. You can specify the brightest level (highlight) and darkest level (shadow) within an image, cut the levels and expand the middle of the tonal range of the image. Adjusting Histogram (Tone Curve Settings) Adjust the brightness of an image by selecting the type of graph (tone curve) showing the balance of...
Page 621 Enter Setting Name and click Add; the name appears in Tone Curve Settings List or Threshold Settings List. Click Save to save. To delete an item, select it in Tone Curve Settings List or Threshold Settings List and click Delete. Click Save to save the settings displayed in Tone Curve Settings List or Threshold Settings List.
Page 622: Preferences Dialog Box
Preferences Dialog Box In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to ScanGear (scanner driver) functions via the Scanner, Preview, Scan, and Color Settings tabs. Click Preferences... in the ScanGear screen to open the Preferences dialog box. Scanner Tab Allows you to set the quiet mode, specify the folder in which to save images temporarily, and set the music file to play during or at the end of a scan.
Page 623: Scanner Tab
Scanner Tab On the Scanner tab, you can specify the following settings. Important • Available functions and settings vary depending on your scanner or printer. Auto Power Settings You can set to turn the machine on or off automatically. Click Settings... to display the Auto Power Settings dialog box. Note •...
Page 624 Quiet Settings The silent function allows you to reduce the operating noise of this machine. Use this when you wish to reduce the operating noise such as when scanning or printing at night. Click Settings... to set the quiet mode. Note •...
Page 625 Calibration Settings When you set Execute at Every Scan to ON, the scanner will be calibrated every time before previewing and scanning, to reproduce correct color tones in scanned images. Note • Even when Execute at Every Scan is set to OFF, the scanner may be calibrated automatically in some cases (such as immediately after you turn the machine on).
Page 626: Preview Tab
Preview Tab On the Preview tab, you can specify the following settings. Preview at Start of ScanGear Select what to do with Preview when ScanGear (scanner driver) is started. Automatically Execute Preview ScanGear will automatically start previewing at startup. Display Saved Preview Image The previously previewed image will be displayed.
Page 627 Larger Displays 105 % (in width and height) of the area displayed for the standard size. Standard The standard size. Smaller Displays 95 % (in width and height) of the area displayed for the standard size. Note • When you change the Cropping Size for Thumbnail View setting, the preview images will be refreshed and cropped to the new size.
Page 628: Scan Tab
Scan Tab On the Scan tab, you can specify the following settings. Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning Select what to do with ScanGear (scanner driver) after scanning images. Close ScanGear automatically Select this to return to the original application when scanning is completed. Do not close ScanGear automatically Select this to return to the ScanGear screen for another scan when scanning is completed.
Page 629: Color Settings Tab
Color Settings Tab On the Color Settings tab, you can specify the following settings. Color Adjustment Select one of the following. Recommended Select this to vividly reproduce the tone of a document on the screen. It is recommended that you normally select this setting.
Page 630 Note • Depending on your scanner or printer, this setting may not be available when scanning from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder). • You can select one when Color Mode is Color or Grayscale. • Color Matching is available when ScanGear, monitor, color management-compliant application (such as Adobe Photoshop), and printer are set up correctly.
Page 631: Placing Items (When Scanning From A Computer)
Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Learn how to place items on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder) of your scanner or printer. Place items correctly according to the type of item to be scanned. Otherwise, items may not be scanned correctly. Important •...
Page 632 the platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a format other than PDF, scan by specifying the data format. Placing Multiple Items: Allow 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen and items, and between items.
Page 633 2. Place the documents on the ADF, then adjust the document guides to the width of the documents. Insert the documents face-up until a beep sounds. Note • When scanning duplex documents, place the front sides facing up. They will not be scanned in the correct page order if placed the other way around.
Page 634: Adjusting Cropping Frames (Scangear)
Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear) "Cropping" is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in an image and discarding the rest when scanning it. On the Basic Mode tab and Advanced Mode tab, you can specify cropping frames (scan areas) on the image(s) displayed in the Preview area of the screen.
Page 635 In whole image view: Represents an unselected cropping frame. The settings on the Basic Mode tab or Advanced Mode tab will not be applied. Adjusting a Cropping Frame The cursor will change into (Arrow) when it is positioned over a cropping frame. If you click and drag the mouse in the direction of the arrow, the cropping frame will expand or contract accordingly.
Page 636 In whole image view: Click and drag the mouse in a space outside the existing cropping frame to create a new cropping frame in the Preview area. The new cropping frame will be the active cropping frame, and the old cropping frame will be the unselected cropping frame.
Page 637 In whole image view: To delete a cropping frame, select it and click (Remove Cropping Frame) on the Toolbar. Alternatively, press the Delete key. When there are multiple cropping frames, all the selected cropping frames (active cropping frame and selected cropping frames) are deleted simultaneously.
Page 638: General Notes (Scanner Driver)
General Notes (Scanner Driver) ScanGear (scanner driver) is subject to the following restrictions. Keep these points in mind when using it. Scanner Driver Restrictions • When using the NTFS file system, the TWAIN data source may not be invoked. This is because the TWAIN module cannot be written to the winnt folder for security reasons.
Page 639 • Images may not be scanned correctly in some applications. In that case, increase the operating system's virtual memory and retry. • When image size is too large (such as when scanning large images at high resolution), your computer may not respond or the progress bar may remain at 0 % depending on the application. In that case, cancel the action (for example by clicking Cancel on the progress bar), then increase the operating system's virtual memory or reduce the image size/resolution and retry.
Page 640: Useful Information On Scanning
Useful Information on Scanning Adjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch Window Resolution Data Formats Color Matching...
Page 641: Adjusting Cropping Frames In The Image Stitch Window
Adjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch Window "Cropping" is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in an image and discarding the rest when scanning it. In the Image Stitch window, you can specify a cropping frame on the image displayed in the Preview area. Note •...
Page 642: Resolution
Resolution The data in the image you have scanned is a collection of dots carrying information about brightness and color. The density of these dots is called "resolution," and resolution will determine the amount of detail your image contains. The unit of resolution is dots per inch (dpi). Dpi is the number of dots per inch (2.5 cm). The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image;...
Page 643 Important • If you double the resolution, the data size of the scanned image quadruples. If the file is too large, the processing speed will slow down significantly, and you will experience inconvenience such as lack of memory. Set the minimum required resolution according to the use of the image. Note •...
Page 644: Data Formats
Data Formats You can select a data format when saving scanned images. You should specify the most suitable data format according to how you want to use the image on which application. Available data formats vary by application and operating system (Windows or Mac OS). See below for the characteristics of each image data format.
Page 645: Color Matching
Color Matching "Color Matching" is the act of making adjustments so that the color tones match between the original item, the monitor display, and the color printout. On your scanner or printer, the color tones are adjusted as shown below. Example: When sRGB is selected as the output profile (target): The image's color space is converted from the scanner's color space to sRGB by ScanGear.
Page 646: Ij Network Scanner Selector Ex Menu And Setting Screen
Disable Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX / Enable Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Enables or disables IJ Network Scanner Selector EX. When you select Disable Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX, you will not be able to scan over a network from the operation panel.
Page 647 Exit Exits IJ Network Scanner Selector EX; (Enabled) or (Disabled) disappears from the notification area on the desktop. Scan-from-PC Settings Screen Right-click the icon from the notification area on the desktop, then select Settings... to display the Scan- from-PC Settings screen. Your scanner or printer must be selected with IJ Network Scanner Selector EX before scanning over a network.
Page 648 • Network communication between your scanner or printer and computer is enabled If your scanner or printer still does not appear, refer to "Problems with Network Communication" for your model from Home of the Online Manual. • You do not need to use this software when scanning via USB. Refer to "Uninstalling IJ Network Scanner Selector EX"...
Page 649: Uninstalling Ij Network Scanner Selector Ex
• Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. 2. Select Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX, then click Uninstall/Change. Note • If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue.
Page 650: Other Scanning Methods
Other Scanning Methods Scanning with WIA Driver Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only)
Page 651: Scanning With Wia Driver
• If you have more than one scanner or printer, a scanner selection screen may appear. Double- click the scanner you want to use. • For USB connection: Canon XXX series (where "XXX" is the model name) • For network connection: XXX series_MAC address (where "XXX" is the model name) 3.
Page 652 Profile Select Photo (Default) or Documents according to the type of item to be scanned. To save a new Profile, select Add profile..You can specify the details in the Add New Profile dialog box. Source Select a scanner type. To scan from the platen, select Flatbed. To scan from the ADF, select Feeder (Scan one side).
Page 653 • If you have more than one scanner or printer, a scanner selection screen may appear. Double- click the scanner you want to use. • For USB connection: Canon XXX series (where "XXX" is the model name) • For network connection: XXX series_MAC address (where "XXX" is the model name) 3.
Page 654 Picture type Select the type of scan you want for your item. Reset Click to restore the original settings. Important • When using the scanner or printer with network connection, you cannot specify Brightness and Contrast. 5. Click Preview to preview the image. The preview image appears on the right.
Page 655: Scanning Using The Control Panel (Windows Xp Only)
• When using the scanner or printer with network connection, you cannot scan using the WIA driver. 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware > Scanners and Cameras, then double-click Canon XXX series (where "XXX" is the model name).
Page 656 Brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127). Contrast Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image, thus softening the image.
Page 657: Placing Items (When Scanning From A Computer)
Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Learn how to place items on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder) of your scanner or printer. Place items correctly according to the type of item to be scanned. Otherwise, items may not be scanned correctly. Important •...
Page 658 the platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a format other than PDF, scan by specifying the data format. Placing Multiple Items: Allow 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen and items, and between items.
Page 660: Scanning From The Operation Panel Of The Machine
Scanning from the Operation Panel of the Machine Forwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Basic Setting Items for Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Network Scan Settings Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using IJ Scan Utility...
Page 661: Forwarding Scanned Data To The Computer Using The Operation Panel Of The Machine
Network Scan Settings • The destination and the file name are specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility. You can specify the destination and the file name in Canon IJ Scan Utility. For details on settings of Canon IJ Scan Utility: Settings Dialog Box Follow the procedure below to forward scanned data to the computer.
Page 662 If you forward the data to the LAN-connected computer, select a name of the computer to forward the scanned data. Note • If you select Search again and press the OK button, the machine starts searching for the connected computers again. •...
Page 663 PDF file. Scanned data is forwarded to the computer according to the settings specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility. Remove the original on the platen glass or from the document output slot after scanning is complete.
Page 664 The program selection screen may be displayed after pressing the Color or Black button for the first time. In this case, specify Canon IJ Scan Utility as the application software to use, select Always use this program for this action, then click OK. From the next time, Canon IJ Scan Utility is automatically started.
Page 665: Setting Items For Scanning Using The Operation Panel Of The Machine
• The settings of the scan size, resolution, and data format are retained even if the machine is turned off. • When you forward the scanned data to the computer, you can specify the destination and file name using Canon IJ Scan Utility. Settings Dialog Box •...
Page 666 • Scan resolution Select the resolution for scanning.
Page 667: Network Scan Settings
If IJ Network Scanner Selector EX is not displayed on the Start screen, select the Search charm, then search for "IJ Network Scanner Selector EX". • Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP: From the Start menu, click All Programs > Canon Utilities > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX.
Page 668 IJ Network Scanner Selector EX, then follow the steps below to change the connection status between it and the computer. Start IJ Scan Utility. 2. Select "Canon XXX series Network" (where "XXX" is the model name) for Product Name. 3. Click Settings... to use another scanner connected to a network.
Page 669 "IJ Network Scanner Selector EX". • Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP: From the Start menu, click All Programs > Canon Utilities > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX. The icon appears in the notification area on the desktop, and the Scan-from-PC Settings screen appears.
Page 670 If your scanner or printer still does not appear, refer to "Problems with Network Communication" for your model from Home of the Online Manual.
Page 671: Selecting A Response To Commands From The Operation Panel Using Ij Scan Utility
Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using IJ Scan Utility IJ Scan Utility allows you to specify how to respond when scanning from the operation panel. Note • The screens for scanning with Auto Scan from the operation panel are used as examples in the following descriptions.
Page 672 Note • Refer to the following for details. Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) Dialog Box Settings (Save to PC (Photo)) Dialog Box Settings (Save to PC (Document)) Dialog Box 4. Set Scan Options. 5. Specify the file name and other settings in Save Settings.
Page 673 6. Select the application you want to start after scanning in Application Settings.
Page 674 7. Click OK. The responses will be executed according to the specified settings when you start scanning from the operation panel.
Page 675: Faxing
Faxing Preparing for Faxing Sending Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Registering Recipients Receiving Faxes Other Useful Fax Functions Sending Faxes from a Computer...
Page 676: Setting Up The Machine
Preparing for Faxing Connect the machine to the telephone line and set up the machine before using the faxing functions. Then specify the basic setting such as sender information, date/time, and daylight saving time. Important • If the Power Disconnects Unexpectedly: If there is a power failure or if you accidentally unplug the power cord, the date/time settings will be reset.
Page 677: Connecting The Telephone Line
Connecting the Telephone Line The connection method differs depending on your telephone line. • If you connect the machine to wall telephone line directly/If you connect the machine with the xDSL splitter: Basic Connection • If you connect the machine to another line such as an xDSL: Connecting Various Lines If the connection is incorrect, the machine cannot send/receive faxes.
Page 678 Important • Be sure to connect the telephone line before the machine is turned on. If you connect the telephone line when the machine is turned on, turn the machine off and unplug the power cord. Wait for 1 minute then connect the telephone line and power plug. Note •...
Page 679 Note • When connecting to the xDSL line, select the same line type as you are subscribing to in Telephone line type. Setting the Telephone Line Type • Connecting to an xDSL A. Analog Subscriber Line B. xDSL modem (splitter may not be built-in to the modem) C.
Page 680: Setting The Telephone Line Type
Setting the Telephone Line Type Before using your machine, make sure you set the correct telephone line type for your telephone line. If you are unsure of your telephone line type, contact your telephone company. For xDSL or ISDN connections, contact the telephone company or service provider to confirm your line type.
Page 681 Setting the Telephone Line Type Manually in China This section describes the procedure to set the telephone line type manually in China. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Press the Setup button. The Setup menu screen is displayed. 3.
Page 682: Setting The Receive Mode
Setting the Receive Mode Set the receiving operation (receiving mode). For details on how to set the receive mode: Setting the Receive Mode You can select the appropriate mode. For details on the selectable receive mode: About the Receive Mode For details on the advanced settings of the receive mode: Advanced Settings of Receive Mode Note...
Page 683 About the Receive Mode • DRPD is available only in the US and Canada. • Network switch may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase. • Refer to Receiving Faxes for information on receiving faxes or the procedure for each receive mode.
Page 684 If you select ON, the machine automatically receives faxes after the external device rang a specified length of time. You can specify the length of time until automatic reception is started. ◦ User-friendly RX If you select ON, the machine automatically switches from telephone calling to fax reception by detecting the fax signal (CNG signal) when you lift the handset of the telephone or the answering machine answers.
Page 685 Setting the DRPD Ring Pattern (US and Canada only) If you have subscribed to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) service provided by your telephone company, your telephone company will assign two or more telephone numbers with distinctive ring patterns to your single telephone line, allowing you to have different numbers for fax calls and voice calls using only one telephone line.
Page 686: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Sender Information You can set the sender information such as date/time, unit name, and unit fax/telephone number. About the Sender Information Setting the Date and Time Setting Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Registering User Information About the Sender Information If the unit name and unit fax/telephone number are registered, they are printed with date and time as sender information on the recipient's fax.
Page 687 Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Press the Setup button. The Setup menu screen is displayed. 3. Use the button to select Device settings, then press the OK button. 4. Use the button to select Dev. user settings, then press the OK button. 5.
Page 688 4. Use the button to select Dev. user settings, then press the OK button. 5. Use the button to select DST setting, then press the OK button. 6. Use the button to select ON, then press the OK button. To disable summer time, select OFF. 7.
Page 689 Registering User Information This section describes the procedure to register the user information. Note • Before sending a fax, be sure to enter your name and fax/telephone number in Unit TEL no. registr. and Unit name registr. on the FAX user settings screen (for US only). Make sure that the machine is turned on.
Page 690: Sending Faxes Using The Operation Panel Of The Machine
Sending Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Sending Faxes by Entering Fax/Telephone Number Basic Resending Faxes (Redialing a Busy Number) Setting Items for Sending Faxes Sending Faxes Using Useful Functions...
Page 691: Sending Faxes By Entering Fax/Telephone Number
Sending Faxes by Entering Fax/Telephone Number This section describes dialing and sending faxes directly by entering the fax/telephone numbers. Important • It may be possible that faxes will reach unintended recipients due to the misdialing or incorrect registration of fax/telephone numbers. When you send important documents, we recommend that you send them after speaking on the telephone.
Page 692 6. Press the Color button for color transmission, or the Black button for black & white transmission. The machine starts scanning the document. Important • Color transmission is available only when the recipient's fax machine supports color faxing. • Do not open the document cover until scanning is completed. 7.
Page 693: Automatic Redialing
Resending Faxes (Redialing a Busy Number) There are two methods of redialing: Automatic redialing and Manual redialing. • Automatic Redialing If you send a document and the recipient's line is busy, the machine will redial the number after a specified interval. Automatic Redialing •...
Page 694 2. Press the FAX button. The Fax standby screen is displayed. Load documents on the platen glass or in the ADF. 4. Adjust the scan contrast and resolution as necessary. Setting Items for Sending Faxes 5. Press the Menu button. The FAX menu screen is displayed.
Page 695: Setting Items For Sending Faxes
Setting Items for Sending Faxes If you select FAX TX settings after pressing the Menu button on the Fax standby screen, you can specify the settings of the scan contrast and the scan resolution. Adjust the scan contrast and resolution following the procedure below. 1.
Page 696 • When sending a color fax, documents are always scanned in the same resolution (200 x 200 dpi). The image quality (compression rate) is determined by which scan resolution is selected, except that Extra fine and Photo provide the same image quality. 7.
Page 697: Sending Faxes Using Useful Functions
Sending Faxes Using Useful Functions Sending a Fax after Speaking on Telephone Sending a Fax to the Registered Recipient Sending the Same Document to Several Recipients (Sequential Broadcasting) Preventing Mistransmission of Faxes Using the On Hook Dial Function...
Page 698: Sending A Fax After Speaking On Telephone
Sending a Fax after Speaking on Telephone If you want to speak to the recipient before sending a fax, or if the recipient does not have a fax machine that can receive faxes automatically, send a fax manually after speaking to the recipient on the telephone to check whether the recipient can receive faxes.
Page 699 Press the Color button for color transmission, or the Black button for black & white transmission. Important • Color transmission is available only when the recipient's fax machine supports color faxing. 10. Hang up the handset. Note • To cancel a fax transmission, press the Stop button. To cancel a fax transmission while it is in progress, press the Stop button, then follow the instructions on the LCD.
Page 700: Sending A Fax To The Registered Recipient
Sending a Fax to the Registered Recipient Registering recipient's fax/telephone number and name in the machine's directory enables you to send faxes easily. Important • It may be possible that faxes will reach unintended recipients due to the misdialing or incorrect registration of fax/telephone numbers.
Page 701 After you use the Numeric buttons to enter the first letter of the recipient's name you want to search, the registered recipients are displayed in alphabetical order. Use the button to select a recipient, then press the OK button. 8. Press the Color button for color transmission, or the Black button for black & white transmission.
Page 702: Sending The Same Document To Several Recipients (Sequential Broadcasting)
Sending the Same Document to Several Recipients (Sequential Broadcasting) This machine allows you to prepare for sending the same document to a maximum of 21 recipients in one operation. The recipients can be specified by entering the fax/telephone numbers and selecting the registered recipients (the particular recipient's number and the group dial) in combination.
Page 703 • By entering the fax/telephone numbers: Use the Numeric buttons to enter the recipient's fax/telephone number, then press the OK button. Sending Faxes by Entering Fax/Telephone Number Note • If FAX no. re-entry in Security control under Fax settings is set to ON, use the Numeric buttons again to enter the number, then press the OK button.
Page 704: Preventing Mistransmission Of Faxes
Preventing Mistransmission of Faxes This machine has two functions for preventing the mistransmission of faxes. • Sending faxes after entering the fax/telephone number twice This function requires you to re-enter the fax/telephone number after entering the number using the Numeric buttons, so that the machine prevents you from misdialing. Sending Faxes after Dialing Twice (Fax Number Re-entry) •...
Page 705 2. Press the Setup button. The Setup menu screen is displayed. 3. Use the button to select Fax settings, then press the OK button. 4. Use the button to select Security control, then press the OK button. 5. Use the button to select Check RX FAX info, then press the OK button.
Page 706: Using The On Hook Dial Function
Using the On Hook Dial Function Follow the procedure below to send faxes with the on hook dial function. Important • It may be possible that faxes will reach unintended recipients due to the misdialing or incorrect registration of fax/telephone numbers. When you send important documents, we recommend that you send them after speaking on the telephone.
Page 707 • Manual redialing: Press the Menu button, use the button to select Redial, then press the OK button. Next, use button to select the number you want to dial, then press the OK button. Manual Redialing 7. When you hear a high-pitched signal, press the Color button or the Black button. Press the Color button for color transmission, or the Black button for black &...
Page 708: Registering Recipients
Registering Recipients Registering Recipients Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Registering Recipients Using Speed Dial Utility...
Page 709: Registering Recipients Using The Operation Panel Of The Machine
Registering Recipients Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Registering recipients in the machine's directory in advance allows you to dial fax/telephone numbers simply. The following methods to register are available: • Recipient registration Registering the recipient's fax/telephone number and name allows you to send a fax by selecting a registered recipient in the machine directory.
Page 710: Registering The Fax/Telephone Number Of Recipients
Registering the Fax/Telephone Number of Recipients Before you can use the machine's directory, you need to register the recipients' fax/telephone numbers. Follow the procedure below to register the recipients' fax/telephone numbers. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Press the Setup button. The Setup menu screen is displayed.
Page 711 When you select this registration method, the screen to select the fax/telephone number or the name from the incoming call logs is displayed. 1. Use the button to select a fax/telephone number or a name, then press the OK button. The fax/telephone number selected from the incoming call logs is displayed.
Page 712 11. Press the OK button to finalize registration. Note • To register another recipient's number and name, select an unregistered ID number and operate in the same procedure. • To return to the Fax standby screen, press the FAX button. •...
Page 713: Registering Recipients In Group Dial
Registering Recipients in Group Dial If you register two or more registered recipients to a group dial, you can send the same document successively to all recipients registered to the group dial. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2.
Page 714 After you use the Numeric buttons to enter the first letter of the recipient's name you want to search, the registered recipients are displayed in alphabetical order. Use the button to select a recipient's ID number to register to the group dial. 3.
Page 715: Changing Registered Information
Changing Registered Information To change information registered for recipient and group dial, follow the procedure below. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Press the Setup button. The Setup menu screen is displayed. 3. Use the button to select Fax settings, then press the OK button. 4.
Page 716 Note • You can enter the fax/telephone number up to 60 digits (40 digits for the US, Canada, Korea and some regions of Latin America), including spaces. Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols • Press the button twice to enter a pause. •...
Page 717: Deleting Registered Information
Deleting Registered Information To delete information registered for recipient and group dial, follow the procedure below. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Press the Setup button. The Setup menu screen is displayed. 3. Use the button to select Fax settings, then press the OK button. 4.
Page 718: Printing A List Of The Registered Destinations
Printing a List of the Registered Destinations You can print a list of the fax/telephone numbers and can keep it near the machine to refer to when dialing. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Load paper. 3. Press the FAX button. The Fax standby screen is displayed.
Page 719: Registering Recipients Using Speed Dial Utility
Registering Recipients Using Speed Dial Utility About Speed Dial Utility Speed Dial Utility is a utility for forwarding the fax/telephone numbers registered on the machine to a computer and registering/changing them on the computer. In addition, you can register the fax/telephone number, user's name, user's fax/telephone number, and rejected numbers edited on the computer to the machine.
Page 720: Starting Up Speed Dial Utility
Utility. If Speed Dial Utility is not displayed on the Start screen, select the Search charm, then search for "Speed Dial Utility". • In Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, click Start and select All programs, Canon Utilities, Speed Dial Utility, and then Speed Dial Utility.
Page 721: Speed Dial Utility Dialog Box
Speed Dial Utility Dialog box The following items are on the Speed Dial Utility dialog box. 1. Printer Name: Selects the machine for editing the registered information using Speed Dial Utility. 2. Display Printer Settings Loads the registered information on the machine selected for Printer Name: into Speed Dial Utility. 3.
Page 722 7. Instructions Displays this guide. 8. Exit Quits Speed Dial Utility. Information registered or edited using Speed Dial Utility is neither saved on the computer nor registered on the machine. 9. Save to PC... Saves information edited using Speed Dial Utility on the computer. 10.
Page 723: Saving Registered Information On The Machine To Your Computer
Saving Registered Information on the Machine to Your Computer Follow the procedure below to save the recipients' name, recipients' fax/telephone number, group dial, user's name, user's fax/telephone number, or rejected numbers that registered on the machine to the computer. Start up Speed Dial Utility. 2.
Page 724: Registering A Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility
Registering a Fax/telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility Follow the procedure below to register fax/telephone numbers. Note • Before you register fax/telephone numbers using Speed Dial Utility, make sure that no fax operations are in progress. Start up Speed Dial Utility. 2.
Page 725 1. Enter the group name. 2. Select the code you want to add to the group dial, then click Add >>. Note • You can only enter numbers that have already been registered. 6. Click OK. To continue registering fax/telephone numbers or a group dial, repeat steps 4 to 6. •...
Page 726: Changing A Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility
Changing a Fax/telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility Follow the procedure below to change fax/telephone numbers. Note • Before you change fax/telephone numbers using Speed Dial Utility, make sure that no fax operations are in progress. Start up Speed Dial Utility. 2.
Page 727 To add a member: Select the code to add to the group dial, then click Add >>. To delete a member: Select the code to delete from the group dial, then click << Delete. 5. Click OK. To continue changing fax/telephone numbers or group dials, repeat steps 4 and 5. •...
Page 728: Deleting A Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility
Deleting a Fax/telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility Follow the procedure below to delete fax/telephone numbers. Note • Before you delete fax/telephone numbers using Speed Dial Utility, make sure that no fax operations are in progress. Start up Speed Dial Utility. 2.
Page 729: Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility
Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility Follow the procedure below to change the user's name or fax/telephone number. Start up Speed Dial Utility. 2. Select the machine from the Printer Name: list box, then click Display Printer Settings. 3. Click User Information Setting from Setting Item List:. The user's information is displayed.
Page 730: Registering/Changing Rejected Number Using Speed Dial Utility
Registering/Changing Rejected Number Using Speed Dial Utility Follow the procedure below to register, change, or delete rejected numbers. Start up Speed Dial Utility. 2. Select the machine from the Printer Name: list box, then click Display Printer Settings. 3. Click Rejected Number Setting from Setting Item List:. The list of rejected numbers is displayed.
Page 731: Machine
Calling the Registered Information Up from Your Computer and Registering the Information to the Machine You can register the fax/telephone numbers, user's name, user's fax/telephone number, and rejected numbers saved on the computer to the machine. Start up Speed Dial Utility. 2.
Page 732: Uninstalling Speed Dial Utility
1. Select Control Panel from the Settings charm on Desktop > Programs > Programs and Features. 2. Select Canon Speed Dial Utility from the program list, then click Uninstall. If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. • In Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1.
Page 733: Receiving Faxes
Receiving Faxes Receiving Faxes Changing the Paper Settings Memory Reception Receiving Faxes Using Useful Functions...
Page 734: Receiving Faxes
Receiving Faxes This section describes the preparation necessary for receiving a fax and how to receive a fax. Preparing for Receiving a Fax Prepare for receiving a fax according to the following procedure. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2.
Page 735 When TEL priority mode is selected: • When the call is a fax: The telephone will ring when a call incomes. Pick up the handset. If you hear the fax tone, wait for at least 5 seconds after it stops, then hang up the handset.
Page 736 - The entire message should be no longer than 15 seconds. - In the message, tell your callers how to send a fax. • When the call is a voice call: The telephone will ring when a call incomes. Pick up the handset, and talk on the telephone. Note •...
Page 737 The machine will receive the fax automatically when the fax ring pattern is detected. Note • You can change the number of times to ring the telephone. Advanced Settings of Receive Mode • When the call is a voice call: The telephone will ring when a call incomes.
Page 738: Changing The Paper Settings
Changing the Paper Settings This machine prints received faxes to paper loaded in the machine beforehand. You can use the operation panel to change the paper settings for printing faxes. Make sure that the settings are appropriate for the loaded paper. Important •...
Page 739 Note • The * (asterisk) on the LCD indicates the current setting. • Page size Select the page size from A4, Letter, LTR, or Legal. Note • Some of page sizes are not available depending on the country or region of purchase. •...
Page 740: Memory Reception
Memory Reception If the machine was not able to print the received fax, the received fax is stored in the machine's memory. The FAX Memory lamp is lit and Received in memory is displayed at the Fax standby screen. Important •...
Page 741 ◦ Paper has run out: ◦ A different size of paper from that specified by Page size in FAX paper settings is loaded: Load the same size of paper as that specified by Page size, then press the OK button. •...
Page 742: Receiving Faxes Using Useful Functions
Receiving Faxes Using Useful Functions Remote Reception Rejecting Fax Reception Using the Caller ID Service to Reject Calls...
Page 743: Remote Reception
Remote Reception If the machine is located away from the telephone, pick up the handset of the telephone connected to the machine and dial 25 (the remote reception ID) to receive faxes (remote reception). • If you use a rotary pulse line, temporarily switch your telephone to tone dialing. For details on how to switch to tone dialing, refer to your telephone's instruction manual.
Page 744: Rejecting Fax Reception
Rejecting Fax Reception You can set the machine to reject faxes with no sender information or those from specific senders. Select one of the following conditions to reject faxes. • Faxes with no caller identification. • Faxes from senders not registered in the machine's directory. •...
Page 745 2. Use the button to select a registration number, then press the OK button. 3. Use the button to select a registration method, then press the OK button. Register the rejected number depending on the registration method. • From call log (OUT) When you select this registration method, the screen to select the fax/telephone number from the outgoing call logs is displayed.
Page 746 • You can register the rejected number in Rejected numbers in TEL no. registration under Fax settings.
Page 747: Using The Caller Id Service To Reject Calls
Using the Caller ID Service to Reject Calls If you subscribe to the Caller ID service, the machine detects the sender's Caller ID. If the sender's ID matches the condition specified in this setting, the machine rejects the phone call or fax reception from the sender.
Page 748: Other Useful Fax Functions
Other Useful Fax Functions Using the Information Services Transmission/Reception of Faxes Using ECM Document Stored in Machine's Memory Summary of Reports and Lists...
Page 749: Using The Information Services
Using the Information Services You can use various information services such as provided by banks, and make airline reservations or hotel reservations. Since these services require tone dialing to use their services, you need to temporarily switch to tone dialing if your machine is connected to a rotary pulse line. Using the Touch Tone Line Using the Rotary Pulse Line Important...
Page 750 Using the Rotary Pulse Line • Dialing by Using the On Hook Dial Function Note • You can use the on hook dial function only when Hook setting in Security control under Fax settings is set to Enable. Security control Make sure that the machine is turned on.
Page 751: Transmission/Reception Of Faxes Using Ecm
Transmission/Reception of Faxes Using ECM This machine is set to send/receive faxes in Error Correction Mode (ECM). If the recipient's fax machine is compatible with ECM, ECM automatically corrects errors and resends the fax. Note • If the sender's or recipient's fax machine is not compatible with ECM, the fax will be sent/received without automatic error correction.
Page 752: Document Stored In Machine's Memory
Document Stored in Machine's Memory If the sending faxes is not complete or the machine was not able to print the received faxes, these faxes are stored in the machine's memory. If an error occurred during a fax transmission, the document is not stored in the machine's memory. In the following cases, the machine is not able to print the received fax and will automatically store the fax in its memory.
Page 753: Printing A Document In Machine's Memory
Printing a Document in Machine's Memory You can print a specified document in the machine's memory or print all the received documents in its memory at a time. When printing a specified document, you specify it by its transaction number. If you do not know the transaction number for your target document, print the list of documents (MEMORY LIST) first.
Page 754 : Indicates the document during transmission. : Indicates the document sent with sequential broadcasting. • By pressing the button or the Tone button, the transaction number displayed on the LCD is switched to transaction time or fax/telephone number. Specify the document and print it following the procedure below. 1.
Page 755: Deleting A Document In Machine's Memory
Deleting a Document in Machine's Memory You can delete a specified document in the machine's memory or delete all the documents in its memory at a time. Note • When deleting a specified document, you specify it by its transaction number. If you do not know the transaction number for your target document, print the list of documents (MEMORY LIST) first.
Page 756 Specify the document and delete it following the procedure below. 1. Use the button to select the transaction number (TX/RX no.) of the document you want to delete, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is displayed. 2. Use the button to select the transaction number of the document you want to delete, then press the OK button.
Page 757: Summary Of Reports And Lists
Summary of Reports and Lists The machine prints the report of sending or receiving a fax automatically. You can print the list of the fax/ telephone number or the current settings. Type of Reports and Lists Printing Report or List Type of Reports and Lists Report or List Description...
Page 758 You can set the machine to print TX REPORT each time it sends a document, or disable printing of the report by selecting TX report in Auto print settings under Fax settings. You can also specify the print setting so that the first page of the fax is printed along with the report.
Page 759 Note • CALLER HISTORY may not be supported depending on the country or region of purchase. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Load paper. 3. Press the FAX button. The Fax standby screen is displayed. 4. Press the Menu button. The FAX menu screen is displayed.
Page 760 Contact the recipient and have the recipient check that the telephone line is connected correctly. #012 Try again. There is no paper in the recipient's fax machine. Contact the recipient and have the recipient load paper. #017 No tone is detected. The machine could not detect the dial tone.
Page 761 Cause Action #003 It takes too long to receive Contact the sender and have the sender divide the fax or set the image quality a page. (Fax resolution) to a lower setting and resend it. #005 No answer. When receiving a fax manually, the machine could not detect the signals from the sender's fax machine.
Page 762: Sending Faxes From A Computer
Sending Faxes from a Computer Sending a FAX (Fax Driver) Basic Creating an Address Book (Fax Driver) Edit or Remove a Recipient from an Address Book (Fax Driver) Search for a Recipient in an Address Book (Fax Driver) Troubleshooting Problems Sending Faxes (Fax Driver) How to Open the Setting Screen of the Fax Driver General Notes (Fax Driver)
Page 763: Sending A Fax (Fax Driver)
2. Open the document you want to fax with an application (such as Notepad), and then click the Print command. (The command is Print... on the File menu.) 3. In Select Printer or Name in the Print dialog box, select Canon XXX series FAX (where "XXX" is the model name).
Page 764 6. Select a recipient from Recipient Name in the Select Recipient from Address Book dialog box, then click Set as Recipient. The selected recipient is reflected in Recipient in the Send FAX dialog box. Important • You cannot specify a recipient if there is no recipient registered in the address book. Register the recipient in the address book and reopen the address book.
Page 765: Canceling Transmission
• You can register the recipient you entered to the address book by clicking Add to Address Book..For details on how to register recipients in the address book, see "Creating an Address Book (Fax Driver)." • Add the outside line access number before the fax number as needed. (Example: When the outside line access number is "0"...
Page 766: Creating An Address Book (Fax Driver)
Creating an Address Book (Fax Driver) By using the address book, you can send a fax by simply specifying a recipient from it. You can register the recipient's name, fax number and other information in the address book. Registering a recipient (WAB contact) in the address book You can register an individual recipient (Contact) in the address book.
Page 767 4. Select Contact in the New Entry dialog box, then click OK. Note • For faxing, you can only specify the Contact (one recipient). You cannot specify a Distribution List. 5. Enter the First, Middle, and Last of the contact in the Name and E-mail tab (Name tab when using Windows XP) on the Properties dialog box.
Page 768 6. Enter the fax number on the Home or Work tab, then click OK. An individual recipient (Contact) is registered in the address book. Note • You can also register a recipient by clicking the Add to Address Book... button on the Send FAX dialog box after entering the recipient.
Page 769 3. From the Start menu, select XXXX (user name), then double-click AppData > Roaming > Canon > MP5 to open the folder. 4. Double-click the ".wab" file. The address book will be reflected in Windows Vista automatically. Related Topic Edit or Remove a Recipient from an Address Book (Fax Driver)
Page 770: Setup When Opening The Address Book For The First Time (Windows Xp)
Setup when Opening the Address Book for the First Time (Windows XP) In Windows XP, when you open the address book for the first time, the Setup Windows Address Book dialog box will be displayed and you can set the Windows Address Book you want to use. To Create a New Windows Address Book (WAB File) Exclusively for Faxing: Select Create a new Windows Address Book file for faxing., then click OK.
Page 771: How To Open The Setting Screen Of The Fax Driver
1. Click the Settings charm > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon XXX series Printer icon or Canon XXX series FAX icon and select Printing Preferences, then Canon XXX series FAX. (Where "XXX" is the model name.)
Page 772 2. Right-click the Canon XXX series FAX icon (where "XXX" is the model name) and select Printing Preferences..Opening the Properties Dialog Box of the Fax Driver from the Fax/Printer Icon • Windows 8.1/Windows 8: 1. Click the Settings charm > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
Page 773: Edit Or Remove A Recipient From An Address Book (Fax Driver)
Edit or Remove a Recipient from an Address Book (Fax Driver) You can change the recipients' names, fax numbers and other information, or delete recipients registered in the address book. Editing Recipients in an address book Open the print settings dialog box of the fax driver. 2.
Page 774 Removing Recipients from an address book Open the print settings dialog box of the fax driver. 2. Click Address Book... in the displayed dialog box. 3. Select the recipient you want to delete from the Address Book dialog box, then click Delete.
Page 775 4. When a confirmation message is displayed, click Yes.
Page 776: Search For A Recipient In An Address Book (Fax Driver)
1. Open the document you want to fax with an application (such as Notepad), and then click the Print command. (The command is Print... on the File menu.) 2. In Select Printer or Name in the Print dialog box, select Canon XXX series FAX (where "XXX" is the model name).
Page 777 If the entered name is found, the recipient will be displayed in the contact list with its name selected. While the name is selected, click Set as Recipient to enter it as the recipient. Important • You cannot search by criteria other than name.
Page 778: Troubleshooting Problems Sending Faxes (Fax Driver)
Troubleshooting Problems Sending Faxes (Fax Driver) Is the power turned on? Check 1 You cannot send faxes if the power is turned off. Press the ON button to turn the power on. If you disconnected the power cord without turning off the power (one of the buttons on the operation panel is lit), reconnecting it turns on the power.
Page 779 Does a printer error occur? Check 7 Check if a message is displayed on the LCD monitor. If a support code is displayed, see "Support Code List" for your model from Home of the Online Manual. If no support code is displayed, see "A Message Is Displayed" for your model from Home of the Online Manual. If you are in a hurry, press the Stop button to close the message, then send the fax.
Page 780: General Notes (Fax Driver)
• The fax driver does not work correctly if you uncheck the Enable printer pooling option on the Ports tab of the Canon XXX series FAX Properties dialog box (where "XXX" is the model name). Check that the option is checked.
Page 781: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Printing Does Not Start Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected Paper Jams If an Error Occurs Cannot Send a Fax Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax List of Support Code for Error Search Each Function Problems with Network Communication...
Page 782: Problems With Network Communication
Problems with Network Communication Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network Problems with the Machine while Using with Network Other Problems with Network...
Page 783: Cannot Detect A Machine On A Network
Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network Cannot Detect the Machine when Setting Up Network Communication The Machine Cannot Be Detected in the Wireless LAN...
Page 784: Cannot Detect The Machine When Setting Up Network Communication
Cannot Detect the Machine when Setting Up Network Communication If the machine could not be detected on the network when setting up the network communication, confirm the network settings before redetecting the machine. Cannot Detect the Machine during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 1 Important •...
Page 785: Cannot Detect The Machine During Wireless Lan Setup: Check 1
Cannot Detect the Machine during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 1 Are the machine and network device (router, etc.) turned on? Make sure that the machine is turned on. Confirming that the Power Is On Make sure that the network device (router, etc.) is turned on. If the machine or the network device is turned off: Turn on the machine or the network device.
Page 786: Cannot Detect The Machine During Wireless Lan Setup: Check 2
Cannot Detect the Machine during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 2 Is the wireless LAN setting of the machine enabled? Make sure that the icon is displayed on the LCD. If the icon is not displayed: The wireless LAN setting of the machine is disabled. Enable the wireless LAN setting of the machine. After enabling the wireless LAN setting, click Back to Top on the Check Printer Settings screen to try to set up the network communication from the beginning.
Page 787: Cannot Detect The Machine During Wireless Lan Setup: Check 3
Cannot Detect the Machine during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 3 Is the machine connected to the wireless router? By using the icon on the LCD, make sure that the machine is connected to the wireless router. If the icon is displayed: The machine may be placed far away from the wireless router.
Page 788: Cannot Detect The Machine During Wireless Lan Setup: Check 4
• When the message does not appear on your computer: Cancel to set up, then set the security software to allow Canon software* to access the network. * On the Setup CD-ROM, select win > Driver > DrvSetup, then set the security software to allow the file Setup.exe or Setup64.exe to access the network.
Page 789: Cannot Detect The Machine During Wireless Lan Setup: Check 5
Cannot Detect the Machine during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 5 Check the settings of the wireless router. Check the settings of the wireless router for the network connection such as IP address filtering, MAC address filtering, or DHCP function. Make sure that the radio channel of the wireless router and that assigned to the machine are the same. For details on how to check the settings of the wireless router, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the wireless router or contact its manufacturer.
Page 790: Cannot Detect The Machine During Wireless Lan Setup: Check 6
Cannot Detect the Machine during Wireless LAN Setup: Check 6 Make sure that the machine is not placed far away from the wireless router. The wireless router is located indoors within the effective range for wireless communication. Locate the machine within 164 ft. / 50 m from the wireless router. In addition, check where the machine and the wireless router are located and take the appropriate action.
Page 791: The Machine Cannot Be Detected In The Wireless Lan
If not, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website. When using IJ Network Tool, click Update to search for the machine again. Check5 Canon IJ Network Tool Screen When searching for a machine over a network, make sure that the machine is Check6 associated with the port.
Page 792 Make sure that the firewall of the security software is disabled. Check13 If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
Page 793: Problems With The Machine While Using With Network
Problems with the Machine while Using with Network The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly Forgot a Wireless Router Name, SSID, or a Network Key The Administrator Password Set to the Machine Was Forgotten Cannot Use the Machine on Replacing a Wireless Router or Changing Its Settings Printing Speed Is Slow Ink Remaining Level Is Not Displayed on Printer Status Monitor of the Machine...
Page 794: The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly
The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly Cannot Communicate with the Machine after the Network Settings Are Changed Cannot Communicate with the Machine over the Wireless LAN Cannot Communicate with the Machine while It Is in the Access Point Mode Cannot Print, Scan, or Fax from a Computer Connected to the Network Cannot Communicate with the Machine after the Network Settings Are Changed It may take a while for the computer to obtain the IP address, or you may need to restart your computer.
Page 795 Make sure that the firewall of the security software is disabled. Check10 If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
Page 796 5. Perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website. Cannot Communicate with the Machine while It Is in the Access Point Mode Make sure that the machine is turned on. Check1 Is Change LAN in LAN settings under Device settings set to LAN inactive Check2 or Wireless LAN? Select Access point mode.
Page 797 For the procedures to set up the computer, refer to the instruction manual of your computer or contact its manufacturer. If the MP Drivers are not installed, install them. Check2 Install the MP Drivers with the Setup CD-ROM or install them from our website. Make sure that access control is not set to the wireless router.
Page 798: Forgot A Wireless Router Name, Ssid, Or A Network Key
Forgot a Wireless Router Name, SSID, or a Network Key Cannot Connect with a Wireless Router to Which a WEP or WPA/WPA2 Key Is Set (You Forgot the WEP or WPA/WPA2 Key) How to Set an Encryption Key Cannot Connect with a Wireless Router to Which a WEP or WPA/ WPA2 Key Is Set (You Forgot the WEP or WPA/WPA2 Key) For information on how to set up the wireless router, refer to the instruction manual provided with the wireless router or contact its manufacturer.
Page 799 Either TKIP (basic encryption) or AES (secure encryption) is selected automatically for the dynamic encryption method. For details, see Changing the WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings. Note • This machine supports WPA/WPA2-PSK (WPA/WPA2-Personal) and WPA2-PSK (WPA2- Personal).
Page 800: The Administrator Password Set To The Machine Was Forgotten
The Administrator Password Set to the Machine Was Forgotten Initialize the machine settings. Select All data, then the administrator password returns to the default. Reset setting After initializing the machine settings, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.
Page 801: Cannot Use The Machine On Replacing A Wireless Router Or Changing Its Settings
Cannot Use the Machine on Replacing a Wireless Router or Changing Its Settings When you replace a wireless router, perform network setup of the machine again. Perform network setup again with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it again according to the instructions on our website.
Page 802 When Encryption Is Enabled, Cannot Communicate with the Machine after the Encryption Type Was Switched on the Wireless Router If the machine cannot communicate with the computer after the encryption type of the machine was switched, make sure that encryption types for the computer and the wireless router matches that set to the machine.
Page 803: Printing Speed Is Slow
Printing Speed Is Slow The machine may be printing out a large job issued from another computer. Check1 Make sure that the radio status is good and adjust the installation positions Check2 while monitoring the radio status with IJ Network Tool. Monitoring Wireless Network Status Make sure that there is no barrier or obstacle between the wireless router and the machine.
Page 804: Ink Remaining Level Is Not Displayed On Printer Status Monitor Of The Machine
Ink Remaining Level Is Not Displayed on Printer Status Monitor of the Machine Use the printer driver with bidirectional communication. Select Enable bidirectional support in the Ports sheet of the properties dialog box of the printer driver. How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window...
Page 805: Other Problems With Network
Other Problems with Network The Message Is Displayed on the Computer Screen during Setup Packets Are Sent Steadily Checking Information about the Network How to Restore the Machine's Network Settings to Factory Default...
Page 806: The Message Is Displayed On The Computer Screen During Setup
The Message Is Displayed on the Computer Screen during Setup The Enter Password Screen Is Displayed during Setup The Screen for Setting the Encryption Is Displayed After Selecting the Wireless Router in the Search Screen "You are connecting the machine to the non encrypted wireless network" Is Displayed The Enter Password Screen Is Displayed during Setup The following screen is displayed if an administrator password is set to the machine which has already been set up to use via a network.
Page 807 Security is not configured on the wireless router. The machine can still be used, so continue the setup procedure to complete it. Important • If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third party.
Page 808: Packets Are Sent Steadily
IJ Network Scanner Selector EX. To disable IJ Network Scanner Selector EX, right-click the icon on the notification area on the desktop, then select Disable Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX.
Page 809: Checking Information About The Network
To display the network setting information using IJ Network Tool, select Network Information on the View menu. Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Checking the IP Address or the MAC Address of the Computer To check the IP address or MAC address assigned to the computer, follow the procedure below.
Page 810 1. Select Command Prompt as shown below. • In Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, select Command Prompt from the Start screen. If Command Prompt is not displayed on the Start screen, select the Search charm, then search for "Command Prompt". •...
Page 811: How To Restore The Machine's Network Settings To Factory Default
How to Restore the Machine's Network Settings to Factory Default Important • Note that initialization erases all network settings on the machine, and printing, scanning, or faxing operation from a computer over network becomes impossible. To use the machine over network, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.
Page 812: Problems While Printing/Scanning From Smartphone/Tablet
Problems while Printing/Scanning from Smartphone/Tablet Cannot Print/Scan from Smartphone/Tablet...
Page 813: Cannot Print/Scan From Smartphone/Tablet
Cannot Print/Scan from Smartphone/Tablet If you cannot print from your smartphone/tablet, it is possible that your smartphone/tablet cannot communicate with the machine. Confirm the cause of your problem according to the connection method. Cannot Communicate with the Machine over the Wireless LAN Cannot Communicate with the Machine while It Is in the Access Point Mode Note •...
Page 814 To check the settings of your smartphone/tablet, refer to the instruction manual provided with it. If the network settings of your smartphone/tablet are not identical with those of the wireless router, change the network settings of it to match with those of the wireless router. Make sure that the machine is not placed far away from the wireless router.
Page 815 If a device (e.g. microwave oven) using the same frequency bandwidth as the wireless station is placed nearby, the device may cause interference. Place the wireless station as far away from the interference source as possible. Are you trying to connect 6 smartphones/tablets or more? Check9 You can connect up to 5 smartphones/tablets using the access point mode.
Page 816: Problems With Printing
Problems with Printing Printing Does Not Start Paper Jams Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed...
Page 817: Printing Does Not Start
Printing Does Not Start Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged in, then press the ON button Check1 to turn the machine on. While the POWER lamp is flashing, the machine is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit.
Page 818 Make sure that your machine's name is selected in the Print dialog box. Check7 The machine will not print properly if you are using a printer driver for a different printer. Make sure that "Canon XXX series Printer" (where "XXX" is your machine's name) is selected in the Print dialog box. Note •...
Page 819 In Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, click Start and select All programs, Canon Utilities, Canon My Printer, Canon My Printer, then select Diagnose and Repair Printer. Follow the on- screen instructions to set the correct printer port, then select your machine's name.
Page 820: Paper Jams
Paper Jams When paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. • When a Support Code and a message are displayed on the computer screen: • When a Support Code and a message are displayed on the LCD: For details on how to remove the jammed paper, refer to List of Support Code for Error (When Paper Is Jammed).
Page 821: Print Results Not Satisfactory
Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of the loaded Check1 paper? When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result.
Page 822 If the Printed Paper Has Been Discolored Colors may fade with time if the printed paper is left for a long period of time. After printing, dry the paper sufficiently, avoid high temperatures, high humidity, and direct sunlight, and store or display indoors at room temperature and normal humidity. To avoid direct exposure to air, we recommend that you store the paper in an album, plastic folder, photo frame, etc.
Page 823: Cannot Print To End Of Job
Cannot Print to End of Job Select the setting not to compress the printing data. Check1 If you select the setting not to compress the printing data with an application software you are using, the printing result may be improved. Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.
Page 824: No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks
No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong...
Page 825 White Streaks Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance Check2 operations such as Print Head Cleaning. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Refer to When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head...
Page 826 Then install the FINE cartridges again. Push up the FINE cartridge until it clicks into place. When the FINE cartridge is installed properly, you hear an electric sound once. After confirming that the FINE cartridge is installed properly, close the paper output cover. •...
Page 827: Colors Are Unclear
Colors Are Unclear Is the Nozzle Check Pattern printed properly? Check1 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Refer to When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head Cleaning, and Print Head Deep Cleaning.
Page 828: Lines Are Misaligned
Lines Are Misaligned Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Perform Print Head Alignment. Check2 If printed lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Aligning the Print Head Note •...
Page 829: Line Does Not Print Or Prints Partially
Line Does Not Print or Prints Partially Is the Page Layout Printing performed or the Binding margin function used? Check1 When the Page Layout Printing or Binding margin function is being used, thin lines may not be printed. Try thickening the lines in the document. Is the size of the print data extremely large? Check2 Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.
Page 830: Image Does Not Print Or Prints Partially
Image Does Not Print or Prints Partially Select the setting not to compress the printing data. Check1 If you select the setting not to compress the printing data with an application software you are using, the printing result may be improved. Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet on the printer driver.
Page 831: Printed Paper Curls Or Has Ink Blots
Is Photo Paper used for printing photographs? Check3 When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Plus Glossy II or other Canon speciality paper. Media Types You Can Use...
Page 832: Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched
Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged The Edges of Paper Are Smudged Printed Surface Is Smudged Printed Surface Is Scratched Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Is the appropriate type of paper used? Check the followings: Check2 •...
Page 833 • For Other Paper If the curl on the four corners of the paper is more than 0.1 inch / 3 mm (A) in height, the paper may be smudged or may not be fed properly. In such cases, follow the procedure described below to correct the paper curl.
Page 834 • To set by using your computer Open the printer driver setup window, and in Custom Settings in the Maintenance sheet, select the Prevent paper abrasion check box, and then click OK. To open the printer driver setup window, see How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window.
Page 835 When performing duplex printing, the inside of the machine may become stained with ink, causing the printout to become smudged. Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the machine. Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Note •...
Page 836: Back Of The Paper Is Smudged
Back of the Paper Is Smudged Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the machine. Check2 Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Note •...
Page 837: Vertical Lines Are Printed On The Sides Of The Printout
Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Is the size of the loaded paper correct? Check The vertical lines may be printed in the margin if the size of the loaded paper is larger than that you have specified.
Page 838: Colors Are Uneven Or Streaked
Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Colors Are Uneven Colors Are Streaked Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Check1 Print Results Not Satisfactory Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance Check2 operations such as Print Head Cleaning. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
Page 839 If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Deep Cleaning, turn off the machine and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. When you turn the machine off, do not unplug it from the power supply. •...
Page 840: Ink Is Not Ejected
Ink Is Not Ejected When a FINE cartridge runs out of ink, replace it with a new one. Check1 Is the FINE cartridge installed properly? Check2 If the FINE cartridge is not installed securely, ink may not be ejected correctly. Open the paper output cover, then remove the FINE cartridges.
Page 841: Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs
Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Make sure that paper is loaded. Check1 Loading Paper Make sure of the following when you load paper. Check2 • When loading two or more sheets of paper, flip through the paper before loading. •...
Page 842 When the cassette is set properly, you hear an electric sound once. Confirm that the media type and the paper size settings correspond with the Check6 loaded paper. If multiple sheets of plain paper is fed from the machine, select the setting for Check7 preventing double-feed of plain paper.
Page 843: Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed
Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Is the paper loaded? Check1 Make sure that paper is loaded. If the machine has run out of paper, load paper. Do the printing documents have lots of photographs or illustrations? Check2 As printing large data such as photos or graphics takes time for the machine and the computer to process, the machine may appear to have stopped operating.
Page 844: Problems With Scanning
Problems with Scanning Problems with Scanning Scan Results Not Satisfactory Software Problems...
Page 845: Problems With Scanning
Problems with Scanning Scanner Does Not Work ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Cannot Scan Multiple Items at One Time Cannot Scan Properly with Auto Scan Slow Scanning Speed "There is not enough memory."...
Page 846: Scanner Does Not Work
Scanner Does Not Work Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on. Check 1 Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer. Check 2 If the USB cable is connected to a USB hub, remove it from the USB hub and Check 3 connect it to a USB port on the computer.
Page 847: Scangear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start
ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Make sure that MP Drivers is installed. Check 1 If not installed, install MP Drivers from the Setup CD-ROM or the web page. Select your scanner or printer on the application's menu. Check 2 Important •...
Page 848: Error Message Appears And The Scangear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear
Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on. Check 1 Turn off your scanner or printer, then reconnect the USB cable and replug the Check 2 power cord.
Page 849: Cannot Scan Multiple Items At One Time
Cannot Scan Multiple Items at One Time Make sure that the items are placed correctly. Check 1 Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Check if you can properly scan one item. Check 2 Some applications do not support multiple image scanning. In that case, scan each item individually.
Page 850: Cannot Scan Properly With Auto Scan
Cannot Scan Properly with Auto Scan Make sure that the items are placed correctly. Check 1 Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Multiple item scanning may not be supported. Check 2 Some applications do not support multiple image scanning. In that case, scan each item individually.
Page 851: Slow Scanning Speed
Slow Scanning Speed To view the image on a monitor, set the output resolution to around 150 dpi. To Check 1 print, set it to around 300 dpi. Resolution Set Fading Correction, Grain Correction, etc. to None. Check 2 Refer to "Image Settings" for your model from Home of the Online Manual for details. In IJ Scan Utility, deselect the Correct slanted text document / Detect the Check 3 orientation of text document and rotate image checkbox and scan again.
Page 852: There Is Not Enough Memory." Message Is Displayed
"There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Exit other applications and try again. Check 1 Reduce the resolution or output size and scan again. Check 2 Resolution...
Page 853: Computer Stops Operating During Scanning
Computer Stops Operating during Scanning Restart the computer, reduce the output resolution in ScanGear (scanner Check 1 driver) and scan again. Refer to "Output Settings" for your model from Home of the Online Manual for details. Delete unnecessary files to obtain sufficient free hard disk space, then scan Check 2 again.
Page 854: Scanner Does Not Work After Upgrading Windows
If you are logged on to an administrator account, follow the on-screen instructions. • Windows XP: 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. 2. Select Canon IJ Scan Utility, then click Change/Remove. 3. When a confirmation appears, click Yes. 4. When uninstallation is complete, click OK.
Page 855 Step 3: Reinstall MP Drivers and IJ Scan Utility. Reinstall MP Drivers and IJ Scan Utility from the Setup CD-ROM or the web page.
Page 856: Scanned Image Does Not Open
Scanned Image Does Not Open If the data format is not supported by the application, scan the image again and Check select a popular data format such as JPEG when saving it. Refer to the application's manual for details. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer of the application.
Page 857: Scan Results Not Satisfactory
Scan Results Not Satisfactory Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning from the Operation Panel Item Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor...
Page 858: Scan Quality (Image Displayed On The Monitor) Is Poor
Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor If the image is jagged, increase the scanning resolution, or select TIFF or PNG Check 1 in Data Format of the Settings dialog box. Resolution Settings Dialog Box Set the display size to 100 %. Check 2 Some applications do not display images clearly if the display size is too small.
Page 859 • On the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear, set Image Adjustment in Image Settings to None. Refer to "Image Settings" for your model from Home of the Online Manual for details. • On the Color Settings tab in the Preferences dialog box of ScanGear, set Color Matching. Refer to "Color Settings Tab"...
Page 860: Scanned Image Is Surrounded By Extra White Areas
Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Specify the scan area. Check Click (Auto Crop) in whole image view of ScanGear (scanner driver) to automatically display the cropping frame (scan area) according to the item size. You can also manually specify the scan area in thumbnail view or when there are white margins along the item (for example, in photos), or when you want to create custom cropping frames.
Page 861: Cannot Scan At The Correct Size
Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Make sure that the items are placed correctly. Check Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)
Page 862: Panel
Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning from the Operation Panel Make sure that the items are placed correctly. Check 1 Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Check that the settings match the item to be scanned. Check 2 If you cannot scan properly by automatically detecting the item type, specify the item type and size.
Page 863: Item Is Placed Correctly, But The Scanned Image Is Slanted
Item Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted When Document or Magazine is selected for Select Source, deselect the Check Correct slanted text document checkbox and scan the item again. Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Box Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Box...
Page 864: Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) On The Computer Monitor
Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Change the display setting in the application. Check 1 Refer to the application's manual for details. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer of the application. Note • You cannot reduce the image size in Paint. To reduce the display size, open the images in an application. Change the resolution setting in ScanGear (scanner driver) and scan again.
Page 865: Software Problems
Software Problems The E-mail Client You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Client...
Page 866 The E-mail Client You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Client Check that the e-mail client's MAPI is enabled. Check Refer to the e-mail client's manual for how to set MAPI. If the problem is not solved even when MAPI is enabled, select None (Attach Manually) in the screen for selecting an e-mail client, then manually attach the image to the outgoing e-mail.
Page 867: Problems With Faxing
Problems with Faxing Problems Sending Faxes Problems Receiving Faxes Cannot Send a Fax Clearly Telephone Problems...
Page 868: Problems Sending Faxes
Problems Sending Faxes Cannot Send a Fax Cannot Perform Sequential Broadcasting by Redialing, or Cannot Dial by Entering the Numbers Errors Often Occur When You Send a Fax...
Page 869: Cannot Send A Fax
Cannot Send a Fax Is the power turned on? Check1 • You cannot send faxes if the power is turned off. Press the ON button to turn the power on. • If you unplugged the power cord without turning off the power (the POWER lamp is lit), reconnecting it turns on the power automatically.
Page 870 Security control Is Dial tone detect set to ON? Check6 Resend the fax after a while. If you still cannot send the fax, select OFF for Dial tone detect in Adv. FAX settings under Fax settings. Adv. FAX settings Is the fax number registered correctly in the machine's directory? Check7 Check the recipient's fax/telephone number, correct the fax/telephone number registered in the machine's directory, then send the document again.
Page 871: Cannot Perform Sequential Broadcasting By Redialing, Or Cannot Dial By Entering The Numbers
Cannot Perform Sequential Broadcasting by Redialing, or Cannot Dial by Entering the Numbers Have you already selected the recipient from the redial history, or already dialed Check a number by entering the fax/telephone numbers? You can dial one recipient by selecting from the redial history or by entering the fax/telephone numbers as the recipient of sequential broadcasting.
Page 872: Errors Often Occur When You Send A Fax
Errors Often Occur When You Send a Fax Check the telephone line condition or the connection. Check If the telephone line or connection is poor, reducing the transmission start speed may correct the error. Reduce the transmission start speed on TX start speed in Adv. communication in Adv. FAX settings under Fax settings.
Page 873: Problems Receiving Faxes
Problems Receiving Faxes Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls Quality of Received Fax is Poor Cannot Receive a Color Fax Errors Often Occur When You Receive a Fax...
Page 874: Cannot Receive A Fax, Cannot Print A Fax
Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax Is the power turned on? Check1 • You cannot receive faxes if the power is turned off. Press the ON button to turn the power on. • If you unplugged the power cord without turning off the power (the POWER lamp is lit), reconnecting it turns on the power automatically.
Page 875 Is a different size of paper from that specified by Page size in FAX paper Check5 settings loaded? If a different size of paper from that specified by Page size is loaded for printing faxes, the received faxes will not be printed and will be stored in the machine's memory (Memory Reception).
Page 876: Machine Does Not Switch Automatically Between Voice And Fax Calls
Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls Is the receive mode set to Fax only mode? Check If Fax only mode is selected for Receive mode set. under FAX menu, there will be no automatic switching between voice and fax calls. Set the receive mode to TEL priority mode, DRPD*1, or Network switch*2.
Page 877: Quality Of Received Fax Is Poor
Quality of Received Fax is Poor Check the scan settings of the sender's fax machine. Check1 Ask the sender to adjust the scan settings of the fax machine. Is ECM RX set to OFF? Check2 Select ON for ECM RX in Adv. communication in Adv. FAX settings under Fax settings. If ECM RX is enabled, the sender's fax machine resends the fax after correcting errors automatically.
Page 878: Cannot Receive A Color Fax
Cannot Receive a Color Fax Is ECM RX set to OFF? Check If OFF is select for ECM RX in Adv. communication in Adv. FAX settings under Fax settings, the machine cannot receive color faxes. The machine will disconnect the telephone line or receive color faxes in black & white according to the setting of the sender's fax machine.
Page 879: Errors Often Occur When You Receive A Fax
Errors Often Occur When You Receive a Fax Check the telephone line condition or the connection. Check1 If the telephone line or connection is poor, reducing the reception start speed may correct the error. Reduce the reception start speed on RX start speed in Adv. communication in Adv. FAX settings under Fax settings.
Page 880: Cannot Send A Fax Clearly
Cannot Send a Fax Clearly Is the document loaded correctly? Check1 Remove the document, then reload it on the platen glass or in the ADF. Loading Originals Is the platen glass and/or the inner side of the document cover and/or the glass Check2 of ADF dirty? Clean the platen glass and/or the inner side of the document cover and/or the glass of ADF, then reload the...
Page 881: Telephone Problems
Telephone Problems Cannot Dial Telephone Disconnects During a Call...
Page 882: Cannot Dial
Cannot Dial Is the telephone line cable connected correctly? Check1 Check that the telephone line cable is connected correctly. Basic Connection Is the telephone line type of the machine or the external device set correctly? Check2 Check the telephone line type setting and change it as necessary. Setting the Telephone Line Type...
Page 883: Telephone Disconnects During A Call
Telephone Disconnects During a Call Is the telephone line cable or the telephone (or a peripheral device such as an Check external telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem) connected correctly? Check that the telephone line cable and the telephone (or a peripheral device such as an external telephone, an answering machine, or a computer modem) are connected correctly.
Page 884: Problems With The Machine
Problems with the Machine The Machine Cannot Be Powered On The Machine Turns Off Unintentionally Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Cannot Communicate with the Machine with USB Connection LCD Cannot Be Seen At All An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed...
Page 885: The Machine Cannot Be Powered On
The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Press the ON button. Check1 Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the power cord Check2 connector of the machine, then turn it back on. Unplug the machine from the power supply, then plug the machine back in and Check3 turn the machine back on after leaving it for at least 3 minutes.
Page 886: The Machine Turns Off Unintentionally
The Machine Turns Off Unintentionally Disable the setting to turn the unit off automatically. Check The machine turns off automatically according to the elapsed time you specified if the setting to turn the unit off automatically is enabled. If you do not want the machine to turn off automatically, open the printer driver setup window and in Auto Power under the Maintenance sheet, select Disable for Auto Power Off.
Page 887: Cannot Connect To Computer With A Usb Cable Properly
Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Printing or Scanning Speed Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work/"This device can perform faster" Message Is Displayed If your system environment is not fully compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the machine will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1.
Page 888: Cannot Communicate With The Machine With Usb Connection
Cannot Communicate with the Machine with USB Connection Make sure that the machine is turned on. Check1 Make sure that the USB cable is connected properly. Check2 Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable to connect the USB cable properly. Do not start up IJ Network Tool while printing.
Page 889: Lcd Cannot Be Seen At All
LCD Cannot Be Seen At All • If the POWER lamp is off: The machine is not powered on. Connect the power cord and press the ON button. • If the POWER lamp is lit: The LCD may be in the screen-saver mode. Press a button other than the ON button on the operation panel.
Page 890: An Unintended Language Is Displayed On The Lcd
An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Select the language you want to be displayed according to the following procedure. 1. Press the Setup button, then wait for about 5 seconds. 2. Press the button twice, then press the OK button. 3.
Page 891: Fine Cartridge Holder Does Not Move To The Position For Replacing
FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Is the POWER lamp off? Check1 Check if the POWER lamp is lit. The FINE cartridge holder will not move unless the power is on. If the POWER lamp is off, close the paper output cover and turn the machine on.
Page 892: Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed
Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed Is the printer status monitor enabled? Check Make sure that Enable Status Monitor is selected on the Option menu of the printer status monitor. 1. Open the printer driver setup window. How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window 2.
Page 893: Problems With Installation/Downloading
Problems with Installation/Downloading Cannot Install the MP Drivers Easy-WebPrint EX Does Not Start Up or Easy-WebPrint EX Menu Does Not Appear How to Update MP Drivers in Network Environment Uninstalling IJ Network Tool...
Page 894: Cannot Install The Mp Drivers
Cannot Install the MP Drivers • If the installation does not start even after the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into your computer's disc drive: Start the installation following the procedure below. 1. Select items as shown below. ◦ In Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, select the Explorer icon in Taskbar on Desktop, then select Computer from the list on the left.
Page 895 • If you are unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen: Note • The printer is not detected. Check the connection. may be displayed depending on the computer you use. Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the machine and the Check1 computer.
Page 896 • In other cases: Reinstall the MP Drivers. If the MP Drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the MP Drivers, restart your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers. Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers If you reinstall the MP Drivers, install the MP Drivers with the Setup CD-ROM or install them from our website.
Page 897: Easy-Webprint Ex Does Not Start Up Or Easy-Webprint Ex Menu Does Not Appear
Is Canon Easy-WebPrint EX displayed on the Toolbars menu in the Internet Check1 Explorer's View menu? If Canon Easy-WebPrint EX is not displayed, Easy-WebPrint EX is not installed on your computer. Install the latest Easy-WebPrint EX onto your computer from our website. Note •...
Page 898: How To Update Mp Drivers In Network Environment
How to Update MP Drivers in Network Environment Download the latest MP Drivers in advance. To obtain the latest MP Drivers, access our web site through the Internet and download the latest MP Drivers for your model. After uninstalling the MP Drivers, install the latest MP Drivers according to the regular procedure. When the connection method selection screen is displayed, select Use the printer with wireless LAN connection according to the connection method you use.
Page 899: Uninstalling Ij Network Tool
1. Select Control Panel from the Settings charm on Desktop > Programs > Programs and Features. 2. Select Canon IJ Network Tool from the program list, then click Uninstall. If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. • In Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1.
Page 900: About Errors/Messages Displayed
About Errors/Messages Displayed If an Error Occurs A Message for Faxing Is Displayed on the Fax Standby Screen A Message Is Displayed...
Page 901: If An Error Occurs
If an Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing such as the machine is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. When an error occurs, a Support Code (error number) is displayed on the computer screen or the LCD. •...
Page 902: A Message For Faxing Is Displayed On The Fax Standby Screen
A Message for Faxing Is Displayed on the Fax Standby Screen If a message is displayed on the Fax standby screen, take the corresponding action described below. Message Action Auto redial The machine is waiting to redial the recipient's number because the line was busy or the recipient did not answer when you tried to send a document.
Page 903 Auto print settings • Paper has run out: Load the paper and press the OK button. • A different size of paper from that specified by Page size in FAX paper settings is loaded: Load the same size of paper as that specified by Page size, then press the OK button. •...
Page 904 FAX info Transmission has been canceled because the machine could not detect the recipient's fax machine does not information or the information did not match the dialed number. This message is displayed when match Check RX FAX info in Security control under Fax settings is set to ON. For details, see Sending Faxes after Checking Information (Checking the Recipient's Information).
Page 905: A Message Is Displayed
A Message Is Displayed This section describes some of the errors or messages. Note • A Support Code (error number) is displayed on the computer or on the LCD for some error or message. For details on errors with Support Codes, refer to List of Support Code for Error.
Page 906 Faxes. 3. Open the properties of printer driver for the machine. • In Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7, right-click the "Canon XXX series Printer" icon (where "XXX" is your machine's name), then select Printer properties. • In Windows Vista or Windows XP, right-click the "Canon XXX series Printer" icon (where "XXX" is your machine's name), then select Properties.
Page 907 Set the correct printer port on Diagnose and Repair Printer. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the correct printer port, then select your machine's name. In Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, click Start and select All programs, Canon Utilities, Canon My Printer, Canon My Printer, then select Diagnose and Repair Printer. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the correct printer port, then select your machine's name.
Page 908: Other Error Messages
• In Windows 7 or Windows Vista, click Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then Device Manager. • In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System, then click Device Manager on the Hardware sheet. 2. Double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers then USB Printing Support. If the USB Printing Support Properties screen is not displayed, make sure that the machine is correctly connected to the computer.
Page 909 • If you agree to participate in the survey program: Click Agree, then follow the on-screen instructions. The printer usage information will be sent via the Internet. If you have followed the on-screen instructions, the information will be sent automatically from the second time onward and the confirmation screen will not be displayed again.
Page 910 This dialog box appears when administrative rights are required to perform a task. If you are logged on to an administrator account, follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Select Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program. 3. Select Change. If you select Yes after you have followed the on-screen instructions, the confirmation screen will be displayed at the time of the next survey.
Page 911: If You Cannot Resolve The Problem
If you cannot resolve the problem with any of the workarounds in this chapter, please contact the seller of the machine or the service center. Canon support staff are trained to be able to provide technical support to satisfy customers. Caution •...
Page 912: List Of Support Code For Error
List of Support Code for Error The support code appears on the LCD and the computer screen when an error occurs. "Support Code" means the error number and appears with an error message. When an error occurs, check the support code displayed on the LCD or the computer screen and take the appropriate action.
Page 913 • A000 to ZZZZ B201 B202 B203 B204 About the support code for paper jam, you can also refer to List of Support Code for Error (When Paper Is Jammed).
Page 914: List Of Support Code For Error (When Paper Is Jammed)
List of Support Code for Error (When Paper Is Jammed) If the paper is jammed, remove it following the procedure appropriate for each case. • If you can see the jammed paper at the paper output slot: 1300 • If you cannot see the jammed paper at the paper output slot: 1303 •...
Page 915 1300 Cause Paper is jammed in the paper output slot. Action If you can see the jammed paper at the paper output slot, remove the paper following the procedure below. Important • The power cannot be turned off while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or when the received fax or the unsent fax are stored in the machine's memory.
Page 916 If you turned off the machine in step 1, all print jobs in the queue are canceled. Reprint if necessary. Note • When reloading the paper, make sure that you are using suitable paper for printing and are loading it correctly. •...
Page 917 1303 Cause Paper is jammed inside the machine at the transport unit. Action If you cannot see the paper at the paper output slot, remove the paper from the transport unit. Remove the paper following the procedure below. Important • The power cannot be turned off while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or when the received fax or the unsent fax are stored in the machine's memory.
Page 918 5. Pull out the jammed paper slowly. When you pull the jammed paper, support the machine with your hand so that it does not fall down. Note • If the paper is rolled up and it is difficult to remove, grasp the edges of the paper, then remove the jammed paper.
Page 919 2801 Cause The document is jammed in the ADF. Action Remove the document following the procedure below. Important • Do not open the document cover if the document is jammed. The jammed document may be torn. • The power cannot be turned off while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or when the received fax or the unsent fax are stored in the machine's memory.
Page 920 5. Close the document feeder cover, then turn on the machine. When rescanning the document after clearing the error, rescan it from the first page. If you cannot remove the document or the document tears inside the machine, or if the document jam error continues after removing the document, contact the service center.
Page 921 5. Close the document feeder cover, then turn on the machine. When rescanning the document after clearing the error, rescan it from the first page. If you cannot remove the document or the document tears inside the machine, or if the document jam error continues after removing the document, contact the service center.
Page 922: Paper Is Jammed Inside The Machine
Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine If the jammed paper tears and you cannot remove the paper either from the paper output slot or from the transport unit, or if the jammed paper remains inside the machine, remove the paper following the procedure below.
Page 923 If the jammed paper is under the FINE cartridge holder, move the FINE cartridge holder to the right edge or the left edge whichever is easier to remove the paper. When you move the FINE cartridge holder, hold the FINE cartridge holder and slide it slowly to the right edge or the left edge.
Page 924 If the paper is torn, a piece of paper may remain inside the machine. Check the following and remove the piece of paper if it remains. • Does the piece of paper remain under the FINE cartridge holder? • Does the little piece of paper remain inside the machine? •...
Page 925: In Other Cases
In Other Cases Make sure of the following: Are there any foreign objects around the paper output slot? Check1 Is the paper curled? Check2 Load the paper after correcting its curl.
Page 926 1003 Cause The machine is out of paper, or paper does not feed. Action Close the paper output tray, pull the cassette out, then load the paper. When you load the paper, insert the paper stack until the leading edge touches the far end of the cassette.
Page 927 1200 Cause The paper output cover is open. Action Close the paper output cover and wait for a while. Do not close it while you are replacing a FINE cartridge.
Page 928 1203 Cause The paper output cover is opened while printing is in progress. Action If paper is left inside the machine, remove the paper slowly with both hands and close the paper output cover. Press the machine's OK button to dismiss the error. The machine ejects one blank sheet of paper and resumes printing from the next paper.
Page 929 1250 Cause The paper output tray is closed. Action Open the paper output tray to resume printing.
Page 930 1401 Cause The FINE cartridge is not installed. Action Install the FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact the service center.
Page 931 1403 Cause The FINE cartridge cannot be recognized. Action Replace the FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact the service center.
Page 932 1485 Cause Appropriate ink cartridge is not installed. Action Printing cannot be executed because the ink cartridge is not compatible with this machine. Install the appropriate ink cartridge. If you want to cancel printing, press the machine's Stop button.
Page 933 1682 Cause The FINE cartridge cannot be recognized. Action Replace the FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact the service center.
Page 934 1684 Cause The ink cartridge cannot be recognized. Action Printing cannot be executed because the ink cartridge may not be installed properly or may not be compatible with this machine. Install the appropriate ink cartridge. If you want to cancel printing, press the machine's Stop button.
Page 935 Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition. Note •...
Page 936 1688 Cause The ink has run out. Action Replace the ink cartridge and close the paper output cover. If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the machine's Stop button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out condition. The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled.
Page 937 168A Cause The FINE cartridge is not installed properly, or the FINE cartridge not compatible with this machine is installed. Action Open the paper output cover, then remove the FINE cartridges. Make sure that the FINE cartridge compatible with the machine is installed. Then install the FINE cartridges again.
Page 938 1702 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the machine's OK button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
Page 939 1703 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the machine's OK button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
Page 940 1704 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the machine's OK button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
Page 941 1705 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the machine's OK button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
Page 942 1712 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the machine's OK button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
Page 943 1713 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the machine's OK button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
Page 944 1714 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the machine's OK button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
Page 945 1715 Cause The ink absorber is almost full. Action Press the machine's OK button to continue printing. Contact the service center.
Page 946 1871 Cause The cassette is not inserted. Action After loading the paper, push the cassette so that the mark on the cassette aligns with the front panel as illustrated below. When the cassette is inserted properly, you hear an electric sound once. Open the paper output tray, then press the machine's OK button.
Page 947 1890 Cause The protective material for the FINE cartridge holder or the tape may remain attached to the holder. Action Open the paper output cover, then confirm that the protective material or the tape does not remain attached to the FINE cartridge holder. If you find the protective material or the tape remains attached, remove it, then close the paper output cover.
Page 948 2110 Cause The paper settings for printing or copying are different from the cassette paper information registered to the machine. Note • For details on the proper combination of paper settings you can specify by the printer driver or on the LCD: Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type) (Windows)
Page 949 For example, when the paper setting for printing or copying is B5 and the cassette paper information registered to the machine is A4, the machine starts printing or copying with B5 on the paper loaded in the cassette. Replace the paper Select if you want to print after replacing the paper of the cassette.
Page 950 The machine starts printing or copying even though the paper settings for printing or copying and the cassette paper information registered to the machine are different.
Page 951 2120 Cause The paper settings of the cassette is not complete. Action If the following screen is displayed, the paper settings of the cassette is not complete. Press the machine's OK button to terminate the paper settings of the cassette.
Page 952 2700 Cause Possible causes include the following. • Some errors occurred while copying and a certain time passed. • Document is remained in the ADF. • Some errors occurred while scanning and the document is remained in the ADF. Action Take the corresponding actions below.
Page 953 2802 Cause No document in the ADF. Action Press the OK button to resolve the error, then operate again after loading documents.
Page 954 2803 Cause The document is too long or is jammed in the ADF. Action Press the OK button to dismiss the error. Then make sure that the document you are loading meets the machine's requirements before redoing the operation. If the document is jammed, remove the jammed document following the procedure below. Important •...
Page 955 5. Close the document feeder cover, then turn on the machine. When rescanning the document after clearing the error, rescan it from the first page. If you cannot remove the document or the document tears inside the machine, or if the document jam error continues after removing the document, contact the service center.
Page 956 5. Close the document feeder cover, then turn on the machine. When rescanning the document after clearing the error, rescan it from the first page. If you cannot remove the document or the document tears inside the machine, or if the document jam error continues after removing the document, contact the service center.
Page 957 2900 Cause Scanning the print head alignment sheet has failed. Action Press the OK button to dismiss the error, then take the actions described below. • Make sure that the print head alignment sheet is set in the correct position and orientation on the platen glass.
Page 958 2901 Cause Printing of the print head alignment pattern is complete and the machine is in waiting for scanning the sheet. Action Proceed to scan the printed alignment pattern. 1. Load the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass. Load the print head alignment sheet with the printed side facing down and align the mark on the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark...
Page 959 4100 Cause The specified data cannot be printed. Action When you print the contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM, confirm the message on the computer screen, make sure that genuine Canon FINE cartridges are all installed properly, then start printing again.
Page 960 4103 Cause Cannot perform printing with the current print settings. Action Press the machine's Stop button to cancel printing. Then change the print settings and print again.
Page 961 5011 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 962 5012 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 963 5040 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 964 5100 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Cancel printing and turn off the machine. Then clear the jammed paper or protective material that is preventing the FINE cartridge holder from moving, and turn on the machine again. Cancel printing and turn off the machine. Then confirm the following.
Page 965 5200 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 966 5400 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 967 5B02 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
Page 968 5B03 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
Page 969 5B04 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
Page 970 5B05 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
Page 971 5B12 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
Page 972 5B13 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
Page 973 5B14 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
Page 974 5B15 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Contact the service center.
Page 975 6000 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 976 6500 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 977 6800 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 978 6801 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 979 6900 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 980 6901 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 981 6902 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 982 6910 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 983 6911 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 984 6930 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 985 6931 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 986 6932 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 987 6933 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 988 6936 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 989 6937 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 990 6938 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 991 6939 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 992 693A Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 993 6940 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 994 6941 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 995 6942 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 996 6943 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 997 6944 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 998 6945 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 999 6946 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 1000 9500 Cause Printer error has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on. If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center. Important •...
Page 1001 B201 Cause An error requiring you to contact the service center has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Contact the service center. Important • If you unplug the power cord, all the faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted. 1001...
Page 1002 B202 Cause An error requiring you to contact the service center has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Contact the service center. Important • If you unplug the power cord, all the faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted. 1002...
Page 1003 B203 Cause An error requiring you to contact the service center has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Contact the service center. Important • If you unplug the power cord, all the faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted. 1003...
Page 1004 B204 Cause An error requiring you to contact the service center has occurred. Action Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. Contact the service center. Important • If you unplug the power cord, all the faxes stored in the machine's memory are deleted. 1004...

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