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  • Page 1 Basic Guide Basic Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2002 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.
  • Page 3: How To Use The Documentation Provided

    How to use the documentation provided START HERE Setup Sheet Printed sheet Be sure to read this sheet first! This sheet includes instructions for setting up your machine and getting it ready for use. Follow all steps in this sheet before using your machine. Quick Reference Guide Printed manual After following instructions in the Setup Sheet, read this guide for basic instructions on all...
  • Page 4: Type Conventions

    Type conventions Please read the list below of symbols, terms, and abbreviations used in this guide. WARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1: Introduction 6: Copying What your machine can do........1-1 Documents you can copy ........6-1 Main components of the machine....... 1-2 Making copies ..............6-1 Operation panel of the machine ...... 1-3 Improving copied images........6-2 Setting colour or black & white copying..6-2 2: Document handling Adjusting the image quality (resolution)..6-2 Document requirements .........
  • Page 6 9: Maintenance 11: Machine settings Replacing ink tanks............ 9-1 Accessing the machine settings ......11-1 Low ink warning............. 9-1 Settings................ 11-2 When to replace an ink tank ......9-1 Menu: ENLARGE/REDUCE ......... 11-2 Guidelines..............9-1 Menu: PAPER SELECT .......... 11-2 Replacing an ink tank ...........
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Read this safety information thoroughly before using your machine and keep it handy in case you need to refer to it later. WARNING • This product emits low level magnetic flux. If you use a cardiac pacemaker and feel abnormalities, please move away from this product and consult your doctor.
  • Page 8: Power Supply

    • To ensure proper ventilation, make sure the machine is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) away from walls and other equipment. Power supply WARNING • Do not damage or modify the power cord and power plug. Also do not place heavy objects on the power cord, pull on it, or extensively bend it.
  • Page 9 Then contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. • Do not use any highly flammable sprays near the machine.
  • Page 10 If water etc. does spill inside the machine, turn off the power immediately, disconnect the power cord and contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. • Do not touch the high-voltage electrical parts as this may result in electrical shock.
  • Page 11 Legal limitation on usage of your product and the use of images Using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce certain documents, and the use of such images as scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced by your product, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability.
  • Page 12 Preface...
  • Page 13: What Your Machine Can Do

    Introduction What your machine can do Thank you for purchasing the Canon SmartBase MPC200. Your machine incorporates the following functions in one simple-to-operate device: Printer ....Print crisp, clear colour or black & white documents from your computer.
  • Page 14: Main Components Of The Machine

    Main components of the machine q Document cover i Tray extension w Multi-purpose tray o Operation panel e Tray extension !0 Platen glass r [Eject] button !1 Inner cover t Card slot !2 Printhead holder y Indicator light !3 Paper thickness lever u Paper output tray Introduction Chapter 1...
  • Page 15: Operation Panel Of The Machine

    Operation panel of the machine !3 ! 4 q [ON/OFF] key Turns the machine on and off (keep pressed for a brief interval). Before turning on the machine, make sure the document cover is closed. w [Copy] ( ) key Switches the machine to copy mode.
  • Page 16 NOTE • The power cannot be turned off when the machine is operating. • Your machine performs printhead cleaning every time you unplug and then plug in the machine. This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of ink during the cleaning process. For this reason, it is recommended that you only turn the machine off and on with the [ON/OFF] key when instructed to do so in this guide.
  • Page 17: 2: Document Handling

    Chapter Document handling Document requirements The documents you load on the platen glass for copying or scanning must meet these requirements: Document • All types of documents type • Photographs • Book Size (W × L) Max. 216 × 297 mm (8 ×...
  • Page 18 Document handling Chapter 2...
  • Page 19 Paper thickness lever position: Right Use for: Printing from your computer • You may be able to load other envelope sizes, but Canon cannot guarantee consistent performance on these. • Do not use the following types of envelopes since they may cause problems: –Envelopes with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, double flaps, pressure seals, and...
  • Page 20 Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 Developed for high quality printing with minimal or no smearing when in contact with water or damp surfaces. This specially coated paper produces bright and vivid colours and stands up to normal office highlighters. Size: A4, Letter # / 8 Quantity: Approx.
  • Page 21: Matte Photo Paper Mp

    Matte Photo Paper MP-101 A matte, thick paper that produces vivid colour output and is waterproof. Ideal for many uses such as paper crafts, calendars, and photographs with a matte finish. You can also use this paper for borderless printing. Size: A4 Quantity: 10 sheets Paper thickness lever position: Left...
  • Page 22 High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 A bright white finish film that lends striking visual power to charts, graphs, and photographic images. It creates a sharper and more vivid colour output than is possible with coated paper. Size: A4, Letter Quantity: 1 sheet Paper thickness lever position: Left Drying time: 2 minutes Use for: Printing from your computer/copying...
  • Page 23: General Print Media Guidelines

    –Print media that is too thin (It should be at least 64 g/m or 17 lb.) –Print media that is too thick (It should not be more than 105 g/m or 28 lb. , except for Canon print media.) –Print media with holes (e.g. punched holes) –Postcards with photographs or stickers adhered to them...
  • Page 24: Setting The Paper Thickness Lever

    Setting the paper thickness lever The paper thickness lever adjusts the gap between the printhead and the print media to suit the print media’s thickness. Before printing, be sure to set the paper thickness lever. Follow this procedure to set the paper thickness lever: Open the inner cover.
  • Page 25: Setting The Print Media Size And Type

    Setting the print media size and type For copying, you need to set the size and type of print media loaded in the multi-purpose tray. NOTE • For documents printed from your computer, you can specify the print media size and type on your computer ( Software Guide).
  • Page 26: Loading Print Media

    Loading print media Loading paper Follow this procedure to load paper in the multi-purpose tray: Open the multi-purpose tray q, then the tray extension w. Place a stack of paper (print side up) in the multi-purpose tray q and adjust the paper guide A to the width of the stack w.
  • Page 27 Remove any curling by holding the edges diagonally and bending them gently. If the edges of the envelope are inflated or are curling up, place the envelope on a desk and with a pen press down on it moving from the centre towards the edges of the envelope.
  • Page 28: Loading Banner Paper

    Loading banner paper NOTE • Always leave an extra sheet at the end of the banner—just in case the type runs over. • Printing on banner paper may require considerable amounts of ink so use new ink tanks if necessary. •...
  • Page 29: Basic Operation

    The MultiPASS Suite Chapter software —Basic operation Installing the software If you have not already installed the software as explained in the Setup Sheet, please do so now. For instructions, see the Setup Sheet or the Software Guide. System requirements To successfully install and operate the MultiPASS Suite, your system must meet the following requirements: •...
  • Page 30 Software components of the MultiPASS Suite The following components are installed when you install the MultiPASS Suite software: Printer driver ( Chapter 5) Enables you to print from any Windows application that supports printing. Scan driver: ScanGear for MultiPASS (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP) or WIA Driver (Windows XP) ( Chapter 7) Enables you to scan an image to your computer.
  • Page 31: My Multipass

    My MultiPASS My MultiPASS is a folder that contains the Scan to Save folder that stores scanned images. q Scan to Save folder—Stores scanned images in the My Pictures folder, or if not available, in the My Documents folder or Scan to Save folder. My MultiPASS works within Windows Explorer and thus has a similar structure.
  • Page 32: Multipass Viewer

    MultiPASS Viewer The MultiPASS Viewer allows you to open and view documents stored in the Scan to Save folder. Once open in the Viewer, if you want to edit your document, you can open it in the MultiPASS Photo Enhancer to make advanced image adjustments, such as applying filters or effects to your document.
  • Page 33: Multipass Status Monitor

    MultiPASS Status Monitor The MultiPASS Status Monitor shows the current status of the machine and any errors that need your attention. It cannot interrupt any activities. When the Status Monitor is open, it displays as a window on the Windows desktop and as an icon in the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 34 The MultiPASS Suite software —Basic operation Chapter 4...
  • Page 35: 5: Printing From Your Computer

    Printing from your Chapter computer —Basic operation Before printing Before printing, check the following: Have you installed the MultiPASS Suite software? If not, see the Setup Sheet or the Software Guide. Is the machine selected as the default printer? You can check if your machine is set as the default printer when you open the Print dialogue box in an application and your machine is selected in the Printer box.
  • Page 36: Cancelling Printing

    Cancelling printing Follow this procedure to cancel printing before clicking the print command in the Print dialogue box: In the Print dialogue box, press the command to cancel printing. • This command is usually [Cancel]. If printing has already begun, follow this procedure to cancel printing from Windows: On the Windows desktop, click [Start], point to [Settings], then click [Printers] (Windows XP: Click [Start], then click [Printers and Faxes]).
  • Page 37: Changing Print Settings Manually

    Changing print settings manually Follow this procedure to change print settings manually: With your document open in the Windows application, click the print command. • In most applications, the print command is on the File menu or toolbar. In the Print dialogue box, click [Properties]. In the Properties dialogue box, define your settings on the appropriate tabs or dialogue boxes.
  • Page 38 Printing from your computer —Basic operation Chapter 5...
  • Page 39: Documents You Can Copy

    Chapter Copying Documents you can copy For information on the types of documents you can copy, their requirements, and details on loading them, see Chapter 2. Making copies Follow this procedure to make colour or black & white copies: Load the document on the platen glass. •...
  • Page 40: Improving Copied Images

    Improving copied images Setting colour or black & white copying Refer to Making copies on p. 6-1 and in step 4, set colour or black & white copying as follows: For colour copying: Press [Colour/B&W] to turn on the Colour light. For black &...
  • Page 41: Reducing Or Enlarging A Copy

    Reducing or enlarging a copy You can reduce or enlarge copies in three different ways: using preset copy ratios, using custom copy ratios, or automatically reducing or enlarging an image to fit on the print media size selected. Using preset copy ratios Refer to Making copies on p.
  • Page 42: Copying An Image To Fit The Page

    Copying an image to fit the page If the document to be copied is on paper larger or smaller than the specified print media size p. 3-7), you can automatically reduce or enlarge the image to fit the selected print media size.
  • Page 43: Advanced Copy Features

    Advanced copy features Copying two pages on a single page This feature allows you to reduce two pages to fit onto one page. NOTE • If MEMORY FULL appears in the LCD when copying, set the image quality setting to <B&W TEXT> or <COLOUR NORMAL>...
  • Page 44: Borderless Copying

    Borderless copying This feature allows you to copy coloured images that fill the entire page without borders. NOTE • Use specialty papers with this feature ( p. 3-1). × • You can only use this feature when the print media size setting is set to <A4>, <LTR>, or <4" 6">.
  • Page 45: Repeating An Image On A Page

    Press [Start]. NOTE • You can select the width cropped from the borders of the original image ( <EXTENSION AMOUNT>, p. 11-3). Repeating an image on a page This feature allows you to copy an image several times onto a single page. You can set the machine to automatically select the number of times it repeats the image ( p.
  • Page 46 Copying your image Follow this procedure to automatically or manually repeat an image on a page: Load the document on the platen glass. Press [Copy]. Use [2 2 2 ] or [3 3 3 3 ] to select the number of copies. Adjust any necessary settings for your document ( step 4, p.
  • Page 47: Creating A Mirror Image

    Creating a mirror image This feature allows you to make a mirror copy of a document. Use this feature when copying onto T-shirt transfers so that the image appears the right way when ironed onto fabric. Follow this procedure to make a mirror copy: Load the document on the platen glass.
  • Page 48: Shrinking An Image To Fit The Page

    Shrinking an image to fit the page If the image to be copied is larger than the output print media, this feature will automatically reduce the image to fit the print media size onto which it will be copied. NOTE •...
  • Page 49: 7: Scanning -Basic Operation

    Chapter Scanning —Basic operation Before scanning Before scanning, check the following: Have you installed the MultiPASS Suite software? If not, see the Setup Sheet or the Software Guide. Does the document you want to scan meet the requirements for loading on the platen glass? For details, see Chapter 2.
  • Page 50: Customising Toolbar Buttons

    On the Windows desktop, on the MultiPASS Toolbar, click the appropriate scan button. q Scans the document and automatically attaches it to an e-mail message in your e-mail application. w Scans and saves the document in the My MultiPASS Scan to Save folder ( p.
  • Page 51: Scanning From Within An Application

    Follow this procedure to customise Toolbar buttons: On the Windows desktop, on the MultiPASS Toolbar, click [Settings]. Select the tab for the button you want and modify as necessary. Click [OK]. For details on each setting, refer to the online help or the Software Guide . Scanning from within an application You can scan documents directly from TWAIN or WIA (Windows XP) compliant Windows applications.
  • Page 52: Using The [Scan] Key On The Operation Panel

    Using the [Scan] key on the operation panel You can assign a scan action to the [Scan] key on the operation panel so that you only have to press this key to perform the action. For example, you can set it to display the toolbar, or to perform one of the actions of the Toolbar scan buttons.
  • Page 53: 8: Photo Printing From A Memory Card

    (PC card adaptor not necessary) NOTE • The above cards are acceptable for this machine. However, due to varying specifications, Canon cannot guarantee that all card brands will be fully compatible. • The file format must comply with the DCF standard.
  • Page 54: Inserting/Removing A Memory Card

    Inserting/removing a memory card Inserting a memory card To use a memory card, you will need to insert it into a PC card adaptor before inserting it in the card slot. Do not attempt to insert it into the card slot without a PC card adaptor. Make sure the machine is on.
  • Page 55: Printing Methods

    Press [Eject] q and remove the PC card adaptor w. • Do not remove the memory card and PC card adaptor separately from the card slot. Printing methods There are different methods for printing photographs from a memory card. Follow this general procedure to print photographs: Step 1 Print an index (...
  • Page 56: Printing An Index

    Printing an index This printing method prints thumbnails of the photographs in a memory card. An index is useful to see small versions of all photographs in a memory card without having to print each photograph individually. When you print an index, a number A is assigned to each thumbnail. You will need these numbers to select the photographs you want to print in a larger format.
  • Page 57: Printing All Frames

    Use [2 2 2 ] or [3 3 3 3 ] to select the print media type. • Select from the following: – <PHOTO PAPER PRO> – <PLAIN PAPER> • If you selected <4" × 6"> in step 7, you can only select <PHOTO PAPER PRO>. Press [OK].
  • Page 58 Press [OK]. S E L E C T P A P E R T Y P E P H O T O P A P E R P R O 2 ] or [3 3 3 3 ] to select the print media type. Use [2 2 •...
  • Page 59: Printing A Single Frame

    Printing a single frame This printing method prints a specified single photograph from a memory card. In order to select the photograph you want to print, you will need to print the index and note the number assigned to the photograph. To print an index, see p. 8-4. Without a border With a border Follow this procedure to print a single photograph on a memory card:...
  • Page 60 Press [OK]. S E L E C T P A P E R T Y P E P H O T O P A P E R P R O 2 ] or [3 3 3 3 ] to select the print media type. Use [2 2 •...
  • Page 61: Printing A Range Of Frames

    Printing a range of frames This printing method prints a range of photographs in sequence on a memory card. In order to select the photographs you want to print, you will need to print the index and note the numbers assigned to them. To print an index, see p. 8-4. Without borders With borders Follow this procedure to print selected photographs in sequence on a memory card:...
  • Page 62 Press [OK]. S E L E C T P A P E R S I Z E 2 ] or [3 3 3 3 ] to select the print media size. Use [2 2 • Select: – <A4> for A4-size print media. –...
  • Page 63: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format) Printing

    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) printing This printing method prints photographs according to the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings specified on your digital camera. The machine supports the following DPOF functions: • Specified frames printed • Print style (individual photographs, index) •...
  • Page 64 Press [OK]. S E L E C T P A P E R T Y P E P H O T O P A P E R P R O 2 ] or [3 3 3 3 ] to select the print media type. Use [2 2 •...
  • Page 65: Setting Vivid Photo Printing

    Setting vivid photo printing Enabling this setting will make photographs appear more vibrant, especially blues and greens. It is also effective for photographs that were not taken with the correct exposure. NOTE • Printing will take longer when this setting is enabled. •...
  • Page 66: Setting Date Printing

    Setting date printing Enabling this setting will print the date, recorded by the digital camera, below each thumbnail on an index A or on the bottom right of the photograph B. Enable or disable this setting before printing photographs from a memory card. NOTE •...
  • Page 67: Replacing Ink Tanks

    –Colour ink tank: BCI-24 Color • To ensure optimum printing results and to avoid printing problems, Canon recommends using original Canon ink tanks only. Damage caused by using refilled ink tanks is not covered by Canon’s warranty. • Replaced ink tanks should be new. If you install partially used ink tanks, the nozzles may block and the ink counter may not be accurate.
  • Page 68: Replacing An Ink Tank

    • Do not touch printed paper with wet hands or spill liquids on it as the ink may run. • Replace ink tanks quickly. Once installed, do not remove from the machine and leave out in the open. Doing so may cause the ink tank not to function when reinstalled in the machine. Replacing an ink tank This section describes how to replace an ink tank.
  • Page 69 CAUTION • Do not touch the ink port B. Insert the ink tank into the empty slot on the printhead. Press firmly on the ink tank’s tab until it clicks into place. BCI-24 BCI-24 BCI-24 Color Color Black If you need to replace the other ink tank, repeat steps 3 to 5.
  • Page 70: Resetting The Ink Counter

    Resetting the ink counter The ink counter keeps track of how much ink is left in the ink tanks allowing the machine to warn you when ink is running low. It also allows you to check the current ink level of the ink tanks at any time.
  • Page 71: Maintaining The Printhead

    If there is no improvement. Step 4 Replace the ink tank(s) ( p. 9-2). If there is no improvement. The printhead may be damaged. Contact If there is no your local authorised Canon dealer or the improvement. Canon help line. Chapter 9 Maintenance...
  • Page 72: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Printing the nozzle check pattern The nozzle check pattern shows if each printhead nozzle is operating properly. NOTE • You can also print the nozzle check pattern from your computer ( Software Guide). Follow this procedure to print the nozzle check pattern from the machine: Load A4- or letter-size plain paper in the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 73: Aligning The Printhead

    Aligning the printhead To align the printhead after you have just installed it, follow the procedure in the Setup Sheet. If you have printed the nozzle check pattern ( p. 9-6) and determined that the printhead needs aligning, align it from the operation panel or from the MultiPASS Suite software. Aligning the printhead from the operation panel Follow this procedure to align the printhead from the operation panel: Load A4- or letter-size plain paper in the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 74 In the Printers (Printers and Faxes) window, click the printer icon. On the File menu, click [Properties] or [Printing Preferences...]. In the Properties dialogue box, on the Maintenance tab, click the printhead alignment icon. Follow the on-screen instructions. In column A on the printout, note which box has the most solid image.
  • Page 75: Cleaning Your Machine

    Cleaning your machine This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for your machine. CAUTION • Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine. • Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar materials for cleaning; they can stick to the components or generate static charges.
  • Page 76 9-10 Maintenance Chapter 9...
  • Page 77: Problems Installing And Removing Software

    3. Did you install an earlier version of the MultiPASS Suite software (version 4.2 or earlier)? (Is Canon MultiPASS registered as the startup item in the Start menu program?) Remove the old version of the MultiPASS Suite software following the instructions in the Software Guide of that version and try reinstalling the new version.
  • Page 78: Problems Turning On The Computer

    5. Remove the USB cable from the port. 6. Install the MultiPASS Suite following the instructions in the Setup Sheet. Installation or removal of the MultiPASS Suite cannot be completed. 1. On the Windows desktop, double-click [My Computer], then double-click the CD-ROM icon. In the MultiPASS folder, in Setup, click [FrcInst] or [Frclnst.exe].
  • Page 79: Problems Printing From Your Computer

    6. Did you disconnect then reconnect the USB cable during standby? Reconnect the USB cable. Problems printing from your computer See below if you have tried unsuccessfully to print from your computer, or if you cannot print images scanned to your computer. mark indicates problems that also occur when printing copies on your machine.
  • Page 80: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    Printing stops in the middle. 1. Has the machine been printing continuously over a long period? If so, the printhead will overheat. To protect the printhead, printing will stop temporarily and resume after a period of time. Interrupt printing when appropriate, turn off the machine and wait 15 minutes. CAUTION •...
  • Page 81: Copying Problems

    Printout is rubbed or stained. 1. Is the paper thickness lever set correctly? When you print documents that contain large quantities of ink such as documents with a lot of detail, the paper may curl and rub. Move the paper thickness lever to the right ( p. 3-6). 2.
  • Page 82: Problems Scanning To A Computer

    1. On the Windows desktop, click [Start], then [Control Panel]. 2. In the Control Panel window, click [Printers and Other Hardware], then [Scanners and Cameras]. 3. If Canon MPC200 scanner is present, the machine is recognised. If not, remove the MultiPASS Suite and reinstall.
  • Page 83 When you click a button on the Toolbar, another application opens. When you click a button on the Toolbar, you want another application to open. 1. Set the application you want to open in Link To in the Toolbar Settings dialogue box ( Software Guide).
  • Page 84: Problems Using A Memory Card

    Problems using a memory card See the information below if the memory card is not recognised when inserted into the card slot, or if the image data is not being read. Memory card is not recognised. 1. Is the memory card securely inserted into the card slot? When securely inserted, a PCMCIA-compatible memory card will click into position and the [EJECT] ! / 4 button will protrude a maximum of 7 mm (...
  • Page 85 Cannot write to the memory card (write protect error displayed in Windows). 1. Is the machine in photo print mode and card protection set to <ON>? Windows 98/ME: Switch to a different mode and set the <CARD PROTECT> setting to <OFF> p.
  • Page 86: If Nothing Displays In The Lcd

    If nothing displays in the LCD (if there is no power) When you connect the power cord to the machine and wall outlet, and press [ON/OFF], the machine powers up and a message is displayed in the LCD. While the Alarm light blinks, the machine is initialising and you will not be able to use it. Wait until the Alarm light stops blinking.
  • Page 87: Removing Jammed Paper

    Removing jammed paper If <CLEAR PAPER JAM> is displayed in the LCD, follow this procedure to clear the paper jam. Removing jams in the paper output tray Follow this procedure to remove jams from the paper output tray: Gently pull any jammed paper out of the paper output tray.
  • Page 88: If There Are Repeated Paper Jams

    If the problem has been resolved, the Alarm light will turn off. If the Alarm light still lights even after you have turned the power on again Contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. 10-12...
  • Page 89: Lcd Messages

    Canon dealer or the Canon help line. The waste ink tank (which holds Contact your local authorised Canon the ink used for printhead dealer or the Canon help line to have cleaning) may be full. the waste ink tank replaced immediately. 10-13...
  • Page 90 Message Cause Action Details CLEAR PAPER JAM There is a paper jam. Clear the paper jam and reload paper p. 10-11 (PRESS START KEY) in the multi-purpose tray. Then press p. 3-8 [Start] or [Resume]. COLOUR INK CHANGED? The machine is prompting you to If you replaced the colour ink tank, p.
  • Page 91 WASTED INK NEAR FULL The waste ink tank is nearly full. If <CHECK PRINTER> then appears, contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line. WRONG CARTRIDGE The printhead is not installed Try to reinstall the printhead. If the Setup correctly.
  • Page 92: Multipass Status Monitor Messages

    IMPORTANT • Attempting to repair the machine yourself may void the limited warranty. If you contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line, make sure you have the following information ready: • Product name: SmartBase MPC200 •...
  • Page 93: 11: Machine Settings

    Chapter Machine settings Accessing the machine settings Follow this procedure to change a setting: Refer to the lists on the following pages to find the setting you want to change. If there is a reference for the Example: setting A, refer to that page for details.
  • Page 94: Settings

    Settings Menu: ENLARGE/REDUCE Function key: [Copy] Name Description Setting Details PRESET RATIO Makes enlarged or reduced copies at preset ratios. 25% MIN. p. 6-3 70% A4 A5 86% A4 B5 100% 115% B5 A4 141% A5 A4 400% MAX. ZOOM Makes enlarged or reduced copies at ratios between 25% to 400% p.
  • Page 95: Menu: Maintenance

    Menu: MAINTENANCE Function keys: [Copy], [Scan], [Photo Card] Name Description Setting Details NOZZLE CHECK Prints the nozzle check pattern. — p. 9-6 HEAD CLEANING Performs normal printhead cleaning. — p. 9-6 HEAD REFRESHING Performs deep printhead cleaning. — p. 9-6 ALIGN PRINT HEAD Aligns the printhead.
  • Page 96: Menu: Photo Print Mode

    Menu: PHOTO PRINT MODE Function key: [Photo Card] Name Description Setting Details 1. PHOTO PRINT MODE — INDEX — p. 8-4 SELECT PAPER SIZE Selects the print media size for the index. 4" × 6" SELECT PAPER TYPE Selects the print media type for the index. PHOTO PAPER PRO PLAIN PAPER ALL FRAMES...
  • Page 97 Name Description Setting Details DPOF — — p. 8-11 SELECT PAPER SIZE Selects the print media size for the photographs. 4" × 6" SELECT PAPER TYPE Selects the print media type for the photographs. PHOTO PAPER PRO PLAIN PAPER BORDERLESS PRINT If you select <PHOTO PAPER PRO>, enables/disables borderless printing for the photographs.
  • Page 98 11-6 Machine settings Chapter 11...
  • Page 99: General Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General specifications Power source 200–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption • Maximum: Approx. 38 W • Standby: Approx. 6.3 W Weight Approx. 7.6 kg/16.8 lb. (Components attached) Dimensions % / 8 548 mm (21 in.) ! / 4 413 mm (16 in.) 396 mm...
  • Page 100 Printable areas Note on printing area illustrations: Printing area: Canon recommends that you print within (dark shade) this area. Printing area: The area where it is possible to print. (light shade) However, printing in this area can adversely affect print quality or paper feed precision.
  • Page 101: Specifications

    • Photo Paper Pro PC-101S printable areas: Photo Paper Pro PC-101S: 109.6 × 160.4 mm (4 × 6 # / 8 # / 8 in.) " ) ! / 8 28.0 mm (1 Recommended print area (Printable area is the same.) ! / 8 "...
  • Page 102: System Requirements

    Print speed • Black printing: Fast: 14 pages/minute Standard: 10.5 pages/minute • Colour printing: Fast: 10 pages/minute Standard: 4.7 pages/minute (Based on Canon standard pattern) Maximum print width 203.2 mm (8 in.) 2400 (horizontal) × 1200 (vertical) dpi Resolution * 1500 characters per page, normal text, at standard and plain paper mode with Windows 98/Me.
  • Page 103: Copy Specifications

    Copy specifications Copy speed • Black & white: <DRAFT> Approx. 14 pages/minute (A4 size) • Colour: <COLOUR FAST> mode approx. 10 pages/minute (A4 size) (Based on BJ printer specific speed test pattern.) No. of copies Maximum 99 copies Density adjustment 9 levels Zoom 25%–400%...
  • Page 104 Specifications Appendix...
  • Page 105 Index 2 (-) key 1-3 document requirements 2-1 3 (+) key 1-3 enlarge 6-3 2 on 1 copying 6-5 in black & white 6-2 Alarm light 1-3 in colour 6-2 Aligning printhead mirror 6-9 from MultiPASS Suite 9-7 problems 10-5, 10-6 from operation panel 9-7 reduce 6-3, 6-10 All frames printing 8-5, 8-6...
  • Page 106 low ink warning 9-1 removing jams in 10-11 replacing 9-2, 9-3 PAPER SELECT menu 11-2 resetting ink counter 9-4 Paper thickness lever 1-2 when to replace 9-1 setting 3-6 INK TANK CHANGED? message 10-14 Photo INK VOLUME menu 11-2 Card key 1-3 Inner cover 1-2 Enhancer.
  • Page 107 PROBLEM READING CARD message 10-15 WRONG CARTRIDGE 10-15 Problems cannot solve 10-16 copying 10-5, 10-6 installing software 10-1, 10-2 power 10-10 printing from computer 10-3 to 10-5 removing software 10-1, 10-2 scanning 10-6, 10-7 turning on computer 10-2, 10-3 using memory card 10-8, 10-9 PUT IN CARTRIDGE message 10-15 Reduce copying 6-3, 6-10 Repeat copying 6-7, 6-8...
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