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Canon MultiPASS F30 User Manual

Canon MultiPASS F30 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MultiPASS Color Bubble Jet Printer/Copier/Scanner User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 C C o o p p y y r r i i g g h h t t This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Introduction What the F30 MFP Can Do ....... . .1 The MultiPASS Toolbar .
  • Page 4 MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual Adjusting Print Quality .......13 Automatically Smoothing Images ..... . .15 Adjusting Color Balance, Intensity and Brightness .
  • Page 5 8 Appendix Safety Information ........49 Regulatory Information .
  • Page 6 MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual v v i i...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    What the F30 MFP Can Do Congratulations on purchasing your Canon MultiPASS F30 multifunction unit! The F30 MFP eliminates the need for multiple devices in your home or office by incorporating the functions of: P P r r i i n n t t e e r r Print crisp, clear color or black and white pages from your PC.

  • Page 8: The F30 Mfp Unit

    MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual The F30 MFP Unit DOCUMENT COVER Open to place a document on the platen glass GLASS CONTROL PANEL OUTPUT TRAY SCANNING LOCK PRINTHEAD HOLDER PAPER THICKNESS LEVER OPEN BUTTON Push to open the scanning unit MULTI-PURPOSE...

  • Page 9: Control Panel Menus

    Control Panel Menus Menu options on the control panel vary depending on whether C C o o p p y y or S S c c a a n n mode is selected. Some options are common to all modes. How to Load Paper and Envelopes Specifying Paper Size and Type If copying on specialty paper (glossy, high resolution, transparency or photo),...

  • Page 10: To Load Envelopes

    MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual To load envelopes: Open Scanning unit Press the O O p p e e n n button on the side of the F30 MFP, then lift the scanning unit. Set paper thickness lever Adjust the paper thickness lever to the right, then close the scanning unit until it clicks into place.

  • Page 11: How To Use The Multipass Toolbar

    How to Use the MultiPASS Toolbar The Canon MultiPASS Suite is a software program that provides tools for quickly accessing and using many of the features of your F30 MFP. With the MultiPASS Toolbar, your F30 MFP is fully integrated with your PC as a printer, copier, and scanner.

  • Page 12: Getting More Help

    MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual Getting More Help This manual describes some of the features of your F30 MFP and how to use therm. For more information, see the online MultiPASS Software Guide available on your MultiPASS CD-ROM. Using the MultiPASS Toolbar Opening the toolbar provides direct access to the MultiPASS features.

  • Page 13: Working With Saved Multipass Files

    Define settings for operation Make the desired modifications for each operation, referring to the online help as needed. When one tab is complete, select the next tab and continue. Click O O K K to save the new settings and exit the dialog box. Working with Saved MultiPASS Files When a document is scanned with the Scan to Save option or is saved from within the MultiPASS viewer, it is saved in the My MultiPASS folders.

  • Page 14: Viewing, Editing And Printing Saved Documents

    MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual Files you have created in other applications cannot be saved in My MultiPASS folders. To access files in the My MultiPASS folders: icon on the MultiPASS Toolbar or double-click the M M y y Click the M M u u l l t t i i P P A A S S S S icon on the desktop.

  • Page 15: Emailing Saved Documents

    Create an Address Book Click C C r r e e a a t t e e N N e e w w W W i i n n d d o o w w s s A A d d d d r r e e s s s s B B o o o o k k f f i i l l e e f f o o r r M M u u l l t t i i P P A A S S S S , then click O O K K .
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  • Page 17: How To Print

    Using your F30 MFP with your PC lets you print basic business documents in B&W or color on a variety of specialty media. For a full list of Canon specialty media that can be used with your F30 MFP, see the inside back cover of this manual.

  • Page 18: Selecting The F30 Mfp Printer

    Right-click the C C a a n n o o n n M M u u l l t t i i P P A A S S S S F F 3 3 0 0 p p r r i i n n t t e e r r i i c c o o n n , then click S S e e t t a a s s D D e e f f a a u u l l t t . The Canon MultiPASS F30 printer icon will display a check mark indicating it is the default printer.

  • Page 19: Improving Printed Images

    Using recommended paper or specialty media for printing graphic images or photographs can significantly improve print quality. Also, always use the specific Canon inks for your F30 MFP printer, as noted on the inside back cover. D D r r i i v v e e r r S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s...
  • Page 20 MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual To select best print quality with the Print Advisor wizard: Access printer driver From an application F F i i l l e e menu, select P P r r i i n n t t .

  • Page 21: Automatically Smoothing Images

    If you select C C u u s s t t o o m m , the S S e e t t button becomes active. Click S S e e t t to open the S S e e t t P P r r i i n n t t Q Q u u a a l l i i t t y y dialog box. There are two features you can control: P P r r i i n n t t Q Q u u a a l l i i t t y y Provides five settings for custom print quality, ranging...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Color Balance, Intensity And Brightness

    MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual Adjusting Color Balance, Intensity and Brightness You can enhance color printing by adjusting the color balance, intensity (saturation) and brightness. To adjust color settings: Access printer driver From an application F F i i l l e e menu, select P P r r i i n n t t .

  • Page 23: Automatically Optimizing Images

    Automatically Optimizing Images Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts a photographic image created with a digital camera. Use this feature to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and over- or under-exposure before printing. To optimize images: Access printer driver From an application F F i i l l e e menu, select P P r r i i n n t t .

  • Page 24: Saving And Recalling Driver Settings

    MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual With C C a a n n o o n n M M u u l l t t i i P P A A S S S S F F 3 3 0 0 P P r r i i n n t t e e r r as the selected printer, click P P r r o o p p e e r r t t i i e e s s .

  • Page 25: Other Print Features

    To save a driver setting profile: Access printer driver From an application F F i i l l e e menu, select P P r r i i n n t t . With C C a a n n o o n n M M u u l l t t i i P P A A S S S S F F 3 3 0 0 P P r r i i n n t t e e r r as the selected printer, click P P r r o o p p e e r r t t i i e e s s .
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  • Page 27: How To Copy

    How to Copy Below are the control panel buttons you will use for making copies. The F30 MFP provides high-quality black and white or color copies, and can make up to 99 copies at a time. You can also adjust the scale and quality of the copied image.

  • Page 28: Clearing Paper Jams

    F30 MFP User’s Manual To load a document: • Place the document on the platen glass, face down. • Align the upper left corner of the document to be copied with corner shown. • Place the top of the document flush to the guide plate.

  • Page 29: Making Copies

    Be careful not to touch the components inside the F30 MFP. When the paper is out, close the scanning unit, then turn the F30 MFP back Restart operation Press the button to turn the F30 MFP on. Press to start the operation again. Making Copies You can copy a document in B&W (the default) or color, and make single or multiple copies.

  • Page 30: Platen Glass

    F30 MFP User’s Manual To enlarge or reduce using preset ratios: Load document Place document to be copied directly on the platen glass. Select Enlarge/Reduce Press to access Copy Mode. Press once to access. Set ratio Press ratios, and select from one of the following: 2 2 5 5 % % minimum 7 7 8 8 % %...

  • Page 31: Shrinking An Image To Fit The Page

    Set ratio Use the numeric keypad to enter a percentage, or press percentage in 1% increments from 25% (minimum) to 400% (maximum). Press to select. Start copying Press to begin copying. The LCD panel will display number of copies remaining. Shrinking an Image to Fit the Page If the image to be copied is larger than the output paper, you can automatically reduce the...

  • Page 32: Setting Paper Size And Type

    Select from L L e e t t t t e e r r , L L e e g g a a l l or A A 4 4 sizes. to scroll through paper types: For plain paper (default) For Glossy Photo Paper For Canon High Resolution Paper For Canon Transparency Paper For Photo Paper Pro to begin copying.
  • Page 33 The F30 MFP has image quality settings. Select the setting that most closely matches your needs. To adjust the image quality: Load document Place document to be copied directly on the platen glass. Select IMAGE QUALITY to access C C o o p p y y M M o o d d e e . Press Press Select Color or B&W The F30 MFP will make a black and white copy unless you specify otherwise.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Image Exposure

    F30 MFP User’s Manual Adjusting Image Exposure Exposure controls the lightness or darkness of the copied document. If a document copies too light or too dark, you can adjust the exposure settings. There are nine different levels of exposure to help you adjust your document. To adjust the copy exposure: Load document Place document to be copied directly on the platen glass.

  • Page 35: How To Scan

    An image scanned with your F30 MFP can be saved, sent as an email attachment, printed or edited in an application such as OmniPage There are two basic ways to obtain a scanned image: F F r r o o m m w w i i t t h h i i n n a a n n a a p p p p l l i i c c a a t t i i o o n n Open an application that supports scanning, then open the scanning software and perform the scan.

  • Page 36: Using Scangear Software

    MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual To scan from an application: Load document Open the F30 MFP document cover and place the document face down on the platen glass. Align the document as shown. Acquire image From your image processing application, select C C a a n n o o n n M M u u l l t t i i P P A A S S S S F F 3 3 0 0 S S c c a a n n n n e e r r as the TWAIN SOURCE if not already selected.

  • Page 37: Using The Scan Button For One-Push Functions

    Using the Scan Button for One-Push Functions You can set the perform any of the Toolbar’s functions. To enable a particular function for the Scan button: Access Toolbar Settings Click S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s on the MultiPASS Toolbar, then click the T T o o o o l l b b a a r r S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s tab. Activate Scanner Push Button dialog Click the drop-down list under W W h h e e n n S S c c a a n n n n e e r r P P u u s s h h B B u u t t t t o o n n p p r r e e s s s s e e d d .
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  • Page 39: How To Maintain Your F30 Mfp

    Routine maintenance for your F30 MFP includes keeping your unit clean, changing the ink tanks as needed and maintaining the printhead. Cleaning Your F30 MFP Clean your F30 MFP periodically with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to maintain image quality, and to keep the unit free of dust and debris. Replacing Ink Tanks When ink runs out in an ink tank, an I I N N K K E E M M P P T T Y Y message will appear in the LCD panel.

  • Page 40: Maintaining The Printhead

    MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual Handle ink tanks carefully so that ink does not spill. Never squeeze the sides of an ink tank. Install new ink tank Gently insert the ink tank and press down until it clicks into place. Do not force an ink tank into the printhead.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Printhead

    Cleaning the Printhead If the printed nozzle check pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not printed, the printhead needs to be cleaned. Perform normal printhead cleaning first, then perform a deep printhead cleaning only if normal cleaning does not provide the desired result.

  • Page 42: Aligning The Printhead

    MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual Aligning the Printhead When you install a new printhead or replace an old printhead, you will need to align the position of the printhead before printing. Several sheets of paper are required to align the printhead. Ensure that a stack of paper is loaded in the F30 MFP before performing alignment.
  • Page 43 CHANGE V VALUE Column B Repeat Step 2 for patterns B through F on the printout. If you have difficulty on C C o o l l u u m m n n s s B B or C C when choosing between two patterns, use the larger value number.
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  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    C C u u s s t t o o m m e e r r C C a a r r e e C C e e n n t t e e r r Canon also offers a full range of customer technical support options.
  • Page 46 Ensure that the cable connection (USB or parallel) is secure on both the F30 MFP and the PC. The Canon MultiPASS hardware and software is not compatible with parallel port data "pass through" devices. If you are using a "data pass through" device, you must unplug it and connect the MultiPASS directly to the parallel port on your PC.
  • Page 47 Alarm light will turn off, the printhead holder will move to its home position on the right, and the LCD will return to standby mode. If the alarm light remains lit, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Verify that the printhead and ink tanks are installed properly.
  • Page 48 MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual Problem Problem Problem Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause Printed output Printer cable too is not what you long expected (continued) Printout does P aper not correctly not match loaded and aligned paper size...
  • Page 49 Problem Problem Problem Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause Error: writing to F30 MFP not LPT1 connected F30 MFP is unplugged Paper jam MultiPASS Status Monitor not running Hardware error Print quality is Incorrect driver poor setting Media not supported by F30 Printing on wrong...
  • Page 50 MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual Problem Problem Problem Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause Hue changes Printhead nozzles clogged One or more ink tanks empty Troubleshooting Scanning Problem Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause Problem Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting Paper Feeding Problem Problem Problem Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause Paper does not Multi-purpose feed correctly tray contains too many sheets Paper not loaded correctly Paper is skewed Paper not loaded (printing is correctly. skewed) Multiple sheets Paper not loaded feed at same time...

  • Page 52: Lcd Messages

    Resume The F30 MFP has a built-in waste ink tank to hold the ink consumed during printhead cleaning. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center to have the waste ink tank replaced. Check the printhead for signs of damage. If the printhead needs to be replaced contact the Canon Customer Care Center.

  • Page 53: Customer Care Center

    Yellow ink tank is empty Customer Care Center Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options: • For e-mail support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (w w w w w w . . u u s s a a . . c c a a n n o o n n . . c c o o m m / / c c o o n n s s u u m m e e r r ) •...
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  • Page 55: Appendix

    Safety Information This guide uses the following icons to indicate situations that could cause damage or injury: Always follow the instructions provided in Warnings to prevent potential or serious personal injury or death as a result of careless operation of the equipment. Always follow the instructions provided in Cautions to prevent minor injuries to yourself or damage to the equipment as a result of careless operation of the equipment.

  • Page 56: Power Supply

    F30 MFP, turn off the power and unplug the power cord immediately with dry hands. Then, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Do not use any highly flammable spray near the F30 MFP. If gas from a spray comes into contact with the electrical components inside the F30 MFP, it will result in a fire.

  • Page 57: Regulatory Information

    Maintenance Do not service the F30 MFP yourself except as specifically described in this guide. If further servicing is required, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. • Keep the F30 MFP clean. Dust accumulation may prevent the F30 MFP from operating properly.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Digital Home and Personal Systems Division...

  • Page 59: General Specifications

    Black Printing, fast: 17 pages/minute * * Based on Canon standard pattern M M a a x x . . R R e e s s o o l l u u t t i i o o n n 2400 (horizontal) ˘1200 (vertical) dpi...

  • Page 60: Limited Warranty-U.s. Only

    S S c c a a n n n n i i n n g g I I m m a a g g e e P P r r o o c c e e s s s s i i n n g g Limited Warranty—U.S. Only The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon”) with respect to the Canon brand computer peripheral product (the “product”) that you have purchased, when purchased and used in the United States.
  • Page 61 Canon’s instruction manual, or service performed by someone other than a Canon repair facility or an ASF. Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Canon) that cause damage to the product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.
  • Page 62 (street address only). You must also provide a major credit card number that will be pre-authorized by Canon in an amount up to the cost of a new product at the time you elect InstantExchange warranty program service. Y Y o o u u r r c c r r e e d d i i t t c c a a r r d d n n u u m m b b e e r r w w i i l l l l b b e e c c h h a a r r g g e e d d i i n n a a n n a a m m o o u u n n t t u u p p t t o o t t h h e e c c o o s s t t o o f f a a n n e e w w p p r r o o d d u u c c t t (i) if you do not return your defective product to a Canon repair facility by the date specified by Canon and in the manner described below;...

  • Page 63: Index

    adjusting image quality 13 adjusting color settings 16 aligning printhead 36 Brightness 16 cancelling cleaning the printhead 35 Color Balance 16 color settings 16 control panel 3 copying 44 correcting digital photos 17 customer care center 47 default printer 12 F1 key 11 glass 22 help...
  • Page 64 MultiPASS F30 User’s Manual printer selecting from within an application setting as default 12 specifications 53 printer driver adjusting settings 13 defintion of 11 printer driver profiles 19 printer driver settings 18 printhead aligning 36 cleaning 35 maintenance 34 nozzle check pattern 34...

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