Canon PC-D340 Quick Reference Manual

Canon PC-D340 Quick Reference Manual

Canon fax machine user's guide pc-d320/pc-d340 fax-l400
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  • Page 1 Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference 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: Using Your Documentation

    NOTE Copyright Copyright ©2003 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: Table Of Contents

    Documents You Can Copy ...3-1 Setting Up Documents ...3-2 Placing a Document on the Platen Glass ...3-2 Loading Documents in the ADF (Only for the PC-D340/FAX-L400 Models)...3-3 Chapter 4: Basic Printing from Your Computer Before Printing ...4-1 Printing from the CARPS Software (Ex. Windows 98) ...4-2 Cancelling Printing...4-2...
  • Page 4 Chapter 6: System Monitor Checking the Status of Copy, Fax, Print and Report Jobs ...6-1 Chapter 7: Maintenance Periodic Cleaning ...7-1 Cleaning the Exterior ...7-1 Cleaning the Scanning Area...7-1 When to Replace the Cartridge...7-3 Copy Yield ...7-4 Handling and Storing the Cartridge ...7-4 Replacing the Cartridge ...7-6 Chapter 8: Setting the Additional Functions Understanding the “Additional Functions”...8-1...
  • Page 5: Type Conventions Used In This Guide

    Refer to the Facsimile Guide for details on the topic of the previous sentence. Refer to the Software Guide for details on the topic of the previous sentence. The word “machine” refers to the PC-D320/PC-D340/FAX-L400 models. A setting that remains in effect unless you change it.
  • Page 6 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 8: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Your machine is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free operation. If you encounter a problem with the machine’s operation, → User’s Guide. If you can not solve the problem or if you think your machine needs servicing, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help desk. Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions thoroughly before using your machine, and keep them handy in case you need to refer to them later.
  • Page 9: Power Supply

    • Make sure the location is not affected by extreme temperature changes, and always stays between 15°C and 27°C. • Make sure the relative humidity of the area is between 20% and 80%. • Keep the machine away from direct sunlight. •...
  • Page 10 I Handling • Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other metal objects inside the WARNING machine. Also do not spill water, liquid or inflammable substances inside the machine. If these items come into contact with high-voltage parts inside of the machine, it may result in a fire or electrical shock. If these items are dropped or spilled in the machine, unplug the power cord immediately with dry hands.
  • Page 11: Main Components Of The Machine

    Main Components of the Machine This section describes the main components of the machine. I FAX-L400 Left Side View ADF (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER) Holds documents for copying and feeds them automatically into the scanning unit. LEFT COVER Open it when you output paper face up or remove jammed paper.
  • Page 12 Right Side View PLATEN GLASS COVER Open it when you place documents on the platen glass for copying. PLATEN GLASS Place documents for copying. OUTPUT TRAY Outputs printed pages. RIGHT COVER Open it when you install the cartridge, or remove jammed paper. MULTI-PURPOSE TRAY Load paper one by one.
  • Page 13 I PC-D340 ADF (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER) Holds documents for copying and feeds them automatically into the scanning unit. LEFT COVER Open it when you output paper face up or remove jammed paper. POWER CORD CONNECTOR USB INTERFACE CONNECTOR I PC-D320 OPERATION PANEL Controls the machine.
  • Page 14: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel This section describes keys used when making copies and setting the Additional Functions. For buttons not described here → Facsimile Guide. I FAX-L400 1LCD Displays messages and prompts during operation. Also displays selections, text, and numbers when specifying settings.
  • Page 15 ENumeric keys Enter copy quantity and other numerical values. FStop/Reset key Cancels copying and other operations, and returns to standby display. Also, this key is used to confirm the copy job you reserved. GStart key Starts copying. I PC-D340/PC-D320...
  • Page 16: Energy Saver Mode

    Energy Saver Mode This machine provides an energy saver function. When no operations are performed for about 5 minutes, the machine automatically enters the energy saver mode. • The time until the machine enters the energy saver mode can be specified in a range of 3 minutes to 30 NOTE minutes.
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  • Page 18: Print Media Requirements

    Paper Handling Print Media Requirements For high-quality copies, we recommend using paper and transparencies recommended by Canon. Some types of paper available at office supply stores may not be suitable for this machine. If you have any questions about paper and transparencies, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help desk.
  • Page 19: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper This section describes how to load paper in the cassette. • When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the paper. CAUTION • The cassette holds up to approximately 250 sheets of 64 g/m NOTE Loading Paper in the Cassette Fan the paper stack first, then tap the edges on a flat surface to even the stack.
  • Page 20 Adjust the slide guides to fit the size of the paper stack. • Adjust the slide guides so that there is no space between the slide guides and the edge of the paper stack. When loading paper other than A4-size, specify the paper size. Press Additional Functions, then select: PAPER SETTINGS...
  • Page 22: Documents You Can Copy

    Chapter 3 Document Handling Documents You Can Copy The documents placed on the platen glass or loaded into the ADF must meet the requirements shown in the table below. Type of document – Plain paper – Thick documents – Photographs –...
  • Page 23: Setting Up Documents

    Setting Up Documents For scanning, place your documents on the platen glass or load them into the ADF. Where you set up your documents depends on the size and type of documents you have. (→ p. 3-1) Placing a Document on the Platen Glass Open the platen glass cover.
  • Page 24: Loading Documents In The Adf (Only For The Pc-D340/Fax-L400 Models)

    Loading Documents in the ADF (Only for the PC-D340/FAX-L400 Models) Make sure there is no document on the platen glass. Fan the edges that will feed into the machine first, then tap the edges of multiple page documents on a flat surface to even the stack.
  • Page 26: Chapter 4: Basic Printing From Your Computer

    Chapter 4 Basic Printing from Your Computer Before Printing Before printing, CARPS software must be installed in your computer. • If not, please see Set-up Guide. Check if the machine is selected as the default printer. • You can check if your machine is set as the default printer when you open the Print dialog box in an application and your machine is selected in the printer box (see below for details).
  • Page 27: Printing From The Carps Software (Ex. Windows 98)

    Printing from the CARPS Software (Ex. Windows 98) With your document open in the Windows 98 application, click the [Print] command. In the Print dialog box, make sure your machine is selected in the printer box. If not, select your machine from the printer name drop-down list. Click [OK] to print your document.
  • Page 28: Changing Print Settings

    Changing Print Settings Your machine is initially installed using factory-predefined settings, enabling you to print immediately. These settings determine what your documents will look when printed. You can change these print settings to suit the document you are printing. Unless you save your settings as a profile, your settings are available only for the current print job.
  • Page 30: Chapter 5: Making Copies

    For information on the types of documents you can copy, their requirements, and details on setting up documents → Chapter 3. Copying Documents Press COPY to set Copy mode. • For the PC-D320/PC-D340 models, this operation is not required. NOTE 100% TEXT Prepare the document and load it face up in the ADF or place it face down on the platen glass.
  • Page 31: Cancelling The Copy Job

    • The capacity of the output tray is 50 sheets (80 g/m from the output tray before the count reaches 50. Cancelling the Copy Job I While Scanning Documents in the ADF (Only for the PC-D340/FAX-L400 Models) Press Stop/Reset. STOP KEY PRESSED PRESS OK KEY Press OK.
  • Page 32: Basic Copying Functions

    Basic Copying Functions Making Multiple Copies You can make multiple copies. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want. 100% TEXT • The LCD displays the number of copies you entered. • You can set up to 99 copies. •...
  • Page 33: Specifying The Paper Type

    I Specifying the Paper Size At the factory, the paper size has already been set to A4. Normally, you can make copies in this setting. However, when the copy images or the back of the paper are dirty, you can prevent the paper from getting dirty by specifying the paper size according to the following.
  • Page 34: Setting Enlarging/Reducing

    Setting Enlarging/Reducing You can enlarge or reduce the copy size using preset copy ratios or using custom copy ratios. I Enlarging/Reducing Using Preset Copy Ratios Press Enlarge/Reduce. PRESET RATIO 100% Use 4 (–) or e (+) to select the copy ratio. PRESET RATIO 70% A4 →A5 •...
  • Page 35 I Enlarging/Reducing Using Custom Copy Ratios Press Enlarge/Reduce twice. ZOOM 50-200% 100% Use the numeric keys to enter the copy ratio. ZOOM 50-200% • You can enter the copy ratio from 50% to 200%, selectable in 1% increments. • Even after entering the copy ratio, you can use 4 (–) or e (+) to adjust the copy ratio. To increase the copy ratio, press e (+).
  • Page 36: Setting The Image Quality

    Setting the Image Quality You can adjust image quality to the appropriate level best suited for a document with text or photos. Three modes are available for adjusting image quality. Press Image Quality to select the image quality. 100% TEXT/PHOTO Each time Image Quality is pressed, the image quality mode changes as follows: TEXT TEXT/PHOTO...
  • Page 37: Adjusting The Copy Exposure

    Adjusting the Copy Exposure You can adjust the copy exposure automatically or manually according to how light or dark your document is. I Adjusting Automatically Press Exposure to select the auto mode. DENSITY AUTO EXPOSURE Press OK. 100% TEXT • The copy exposure is adjusted automatically. •...
  • Page 38: Special Features

    Special Features The machine has the following SPECIAL COPY features. These features allow you to sort copies in page order and create special copies easily. For detailed information on these features → User’s Guide. – Collate Copy Sorts copies in page order. –...
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  • Page 40: Chapter 6: System Monitor

    Chapter 6 System Monitor Checking the Status of Copy, Fax, Print and Report Jobs Use System Monitor to confirm and delete the jobs. When using System Monitor, the LCD displays the jobs in the following order in each mode. In Copy mode, - COPY STATUS - FAX MONITOR - PRINT STATUS...
  • Page 41: Confirming And Deleting A Print Job

    I Confirming and Deleting a Print Job Press System Monitor three times. PRINT STATUS _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ File name • If there is no job, NO PRINT JOBS EXIST is displayed. NOTE Press 4 (–) or e (+) to confirm the file name.
  • Page 42: Confirming And Deleting A Report Job

    I Confirming and Deleting a Report Job Press System Monitor four times. REPORT STATUS A00 USER DATA LIST • If there is no job, NO REPORT JOBS EXIST is displayed. NOTE If there is one report job and if you want to delete it, press OK. CANCEL REPORT? <YES NO>...
  • Page 44: Chapter 7: Maintenance

    Chapter 7 Maintenance Periodic Cleaning Your machine requires little periodic maintenance. This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for your machine. • When cleaning the machine’s exterior or the platen glass, be sure to disconnect the power cord CAUTION before cleaning the machine. •...
  • Page 45 I Cleaning the Read Area of the Platen Glass (Only for the PC-D340/FAX-L400 Models) Black lines may appear in copies when the ADF is used to feed documents. This is caused by paste, ink, correction fluid, or other foreign matters in the read area of the platen glass (shaded area).
  • Page 46: When To Replace The Cartridge

    When to Replace the Cartridge The cartridge is a consumable item and should be replaced when the toner runs out. The following guidelines will help you to determine when to replace the cartridge. If white streaks or light bands are displayed on copies, the toner in the cartridge is running low.
  • Page 47: Copy Yield

    This section describes the approximate number of copies that can be made per cartridge. Approximate Copy Yield Canon Cartridge T : Approx. 3500 copies (A4 at 5% dot coverage*). * The term “A4 at 5% dot coverage” denotes an original on which the area covered with black ink is 5% of the total area of an A4-size sheet.
  • Page 48: Recycling Used Cartridges

    Storage Precautions • Do not store cartridges or copy paper in places exposed to open flames, as this may cause the WARNING toner or copy paper to ignite and resulting in burns or a fire. • Keep cartridges and other consumables out of the reach of children. If the contents of these items CAUTION are ingested, consult a physician immediately.
  • Page 49: Replacing The Cartridge

    Replacing the Cartridge This section describes how to remove the used cartridge and replace it with a new one. Before replacing the cartridge, be sure to read the section “When to Replace the Cartridge”. (→ p. 7-3) Open the right cover. Remove the cartridge from the machine.
  • Page 50 Rock the cartridge five or six times to distribute the toner evenly. Instructions Place the cartridge on a flat and stable surface. Grip the sealing tape tab and snap it in the direction as shown below. Make sure that the tab itself is detached from the cartridge. While grasping the cartridge with one hand, firmly and slowly pull the sealing tape tab with the other hand to remove the sealing tape completely.
  • Page 51 Hold the cartridge and position the arrow mark on the cartridge towards the inside of the machine shown below. Align the projections (location x) and gently slide the cartridge into the machine until the right cover slightly rises up (location y). •...
  • Page 52 Close the right cover and the cartridge will be set in place (location z). • If the LCD displays INSTALL CARTRIDGE, reset the machine by opening the right cover and then closing it. NOTE...
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  • Page 54: Chapter 8: Setting The Additional Functions

    Chapter 8 Setting the Additional Functions Understanding the “Additional Functions” The menus of the Additional Functions can allow you to specify or register various settings. This chapter explains the procedure to access the menus, and the contents of the menus related to the common settings and the copy functions.
  • Page 55: Menu Descriptions

    Menu Descriptions PAPER SETTINGS PAPER SIZE PAPER TYPE COMMON SETTINGS PRINT EXPOSURE TONER SAVER MODE DISPLAY LANGUAGE • For the FAX-L400 model, DEFAULT SETTINGS, SW AFTER AUTO CLR and VOLUME CONTROL are also displayed. (→ Facsimile Guide) NOTE Action Selects the paper size. A4, B5, A5, LTR, LGL, EXECUTIV, ENVELOPE (COM10, MONARCH, DL, ISO-C5), FREESIZE (Horizontal and vertical size can be specified in millimetres.)
  • Page 56: Copy Settings

    COPY SETTINGS Action STD. IMAGEQUALITY STANDARD EXPOSURE AUTO* MANUAL STD ZOOM RATIO STANDARD COPY QTY AUTO SORT PAPER SIZE GROUP INCH SHARPNESS STANDARD EXPOSURE automatically changes to MANUAL when TEXT/PHOTO or PHOTO is selected. STD. IMAGEQUALITY automatically changes to TEXT ORIGINAL when AUTO is selected. •...
  • Page 57: Printer Settings

    PRINTER SETTINGS PRESET PRINT QTY AUTO ERROR SKIP ERROR TIME OUT PRINTER RESET TIMER SETTINGS DATE/TIME SETTING AUTO CLEAR ENERGY SAVER DATE SETUP Action Sets the standard number of pages of the printer function. 01 to 99 (01) Sets either printing with skipping an error automatically, or without skipping an error.
  • Page 58: Print Lists

    PRINT LISTS Action USER DATA CANCEL REPORT CANCEL REPORT? • For the FAX-L400 model, SPEED DIAL LIST is also displayed. (→ Facsimile Guide) NOTE Descriptions Prints out a list of items set or registered in the Additional Functions. Cancels printout of the report. Select report you want to cancel the printout.
  • Page 60: Appendix: Specifications

    Features are subject to change without notice due to product improvements. For high-quality copies, we recommended using paper and transparencies recommended by Canon. Some types of paper available at office supply stores may not be suitable for this copier. If you have any questions about paper and transparencies, consult your dealer or Canon Customer Relations.
  • Page 62: Index

    Index 4 (–), e (+) key ...1-7 2 on 1 copy...5-9 key...1-7 Additional Functions accessing ...8-1 key ...1-7, 8-1 understanding...8-1 ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) capacity ...3-3 loading documents in...3-3 Alarm indicator...1-8 AUTO CLEAR setting...5-2, 8-4 AUTO ERROR SKIP setting ...8-4 AUTO SORT setting...8-3 CANCEL REPORT setting...8-5 CARPS software...4-1...
  • Page 63 Energy Saver key...1-8 ENERGY SAVER setting ...1-9, 8-4 Enlarge/Reduce key...1-7 setting...5-5 ERROR TIME OUT setting ...8-4 Exposure automatically...5-8 key...1-7 manually...5-8 External device jack ...1-4 FAX key...1-8 Feeder ...1-4 Guides document ...1-4, 3-3 Handling, safety instructions ...1-3 Handset jack ...1-4 Image Quality key ...1-7, 5-7 Image Quality, setting...5-7 Indicator alarm ...1-8...
  • Page 64 Platen glass...1-5 glass cover...1-5 Positioning documents...3-2 Power cord connector ...1-4 Power supply, safety instructions ...1-2 PRESET PRINT QTY setting ...8-4 PRINTER RESET setting...8-4 PRINTER SETTINGS...8-4 Preset Reduction/Enlargement...5-5 PRINT EXPOSURE setting ...8-2 Printing from your computer ...4-2 PRINT LISTS ...8-5 Print media requirements...2-1 size ...2-1 type...2-1...
  • Page 65 USER DATA setting ...8-5 USB interface connector...1-4 Weight document...3-1 machine ...A-1 print media ...2-1 Zoom...5-6...
  • Page 66 CANON INC. CANON U.S.A., INC. CANON CANADA INC. CANON EUROPA N.V. CANON FRANCE S.A. CANON COMMUNICATION & IMAGE FRANCE S.A. (Pour les utilisateurs de l'imprimante laser uniquement) CANON (U.K.) LTD. CANON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH CANON ITALIA S.p.A. CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.

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