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  • Page 1 GM4000 series Online Manual English...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility Screen........
  • Page 3 Loading Paper in the Cassette............82 Loading Envelopes in Rear Tray.
  • Page 4 Main Components..............154 Front View.
  • Page 5 Canon IJ Status Monitor Description........
  • Page 6 Making Copies............277 Setting Items for Copying.
  • Page 7 Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wi-Fi Setup (Windows)-Checking Printer's IP Address............337 Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wi-Fi Setup (Windows)-Checking Security Software Settings.
  • Page 8 Lines Are Misaligned/Distorted........... 385 Paper Is Smudged / Printed Surface Is Scratched.
  • Page 9 1686..............435 1688.
  • Page 10: Using Online Manual

    Using Online Manual Operating Environment Symbols Used in This Document Touch-enabled Device Users (Windows) Printing Online Manual Trademarks and Licenses Screenshots in This Manual...
  • Page 11: Symbols Used In This Document

    Symbols Used in This Document Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death, serious personal injury, or property damage 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 property damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
  • Page 12: Touch-Enabled Device Users (Windows)

    Touch-enabled Device Users (Windows) For touch actions, you need to replace "right-click" in this document with the action set on the operating system. For example, if the action is set to "press and hold" on your operating system, replace "right-click" with "press and hold."...
  • Page 13: Trademarks And Licenses

    (1998) are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc. • Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.
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  • Page 16 7. Disclaimer of Warranty. Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, Licensor provides the Work (and each Contributor provides its Contributions) on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied, including, without limitation, any warranties or conditions of TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 17 Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
  • Page 18 Use is subject to license terms below. This distribution may include materials developed by third parties. Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo and Solaris are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 19 TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. ---- Part 6: Cisco/BUPTNIC copyright notice (BSD) ----- Copyright (c) 2004, Cisco, Inc and Information Network Center of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications.
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  • Page 21 FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  • Page 22 MIT License Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:...
  • Page 23 CONCERNING THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THIS SOFTWARE OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. (1) Red Hat Incorporated Copyright (c) 1994-2009 Red Hat, Inc. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material is made available to anyone wishing to use, modify, copy, or redistribute it subject to the terms and conditions of the BSD License.
  • Page 24 The FreeType Project is distributed in several archive packages; some of them may contain, in addition to the FreeType font engine, various tools and contributions which rely on, or relate to, the FreeType Project. This license applies to all files found in such packages, and which do not fall under their own explicit license.
  • Page 25 The FreeType Project is copyright (C) 1996-2000 by David Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg. All rights reserved except as specified below. 1. No Warranty -------------- THE FREETYPE PROJECT IS PROVIDED `AS IS' WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 26 Discusses general use and applications of FreeType, as well as future and wanted additions to the library and distribution. If you are looking for support, start in this list if you haven't found anything to help you in the documentation. o freetype-devel@nongnu.org Discusses bugs, as well as engine internals, design issues, specific licenses, porting, etc.
  • Page 27 THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...
  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Printing Documents from Your Computer Copying...
  • Page 29: Printing Documents From Your Computer

    Printing Documents from Your Computer This section describes how to print documents and images from a computer. 1. Open rear tray cover (A). Pull straight up and fold back paper support (B). 2. Open the feed slot cover (C). 3. Slide right paper guide (D) to open both paper guides. 4.
  • Page 30 5. Slide right paper guide (D) to align with both sides of paper stack. 6. Close feed slot cover (C) gently.
  • Page 31 7. Open operation panel (E), pull out paper output tray (F), and then open output tray extension (G). Be sure to open the operation panel before printing. If the operation panel is close, the printer does not start printing. 8. On your computer, open documents or images you want to print. Application software associated with documents and images starts up.
  • Page 32: Copying

    Copying This section describes how to load originals and copy them to plain paper loaded in the cassette. 1. Pull out the cassette (A) from the printer. 2. Slide paper guides (B) in front and (C) on right to open guides. 3.
  • Page 33 5. Insert cassette into printer. 6. Open operation panel (D), pull out paper output tray (E), and then open output tray extension (F). Be sure to open the operation panel before printing. If the operation panel is close, the printer does not start printing.
  • Page 34 7. Press the COPY button (G). 8. Open document cover (H). 9. Load original WITH SIDE TO COPY FACING DOWN and align it with alignment mark (I). Note • To copy two or more documents continuously, load them in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).
  • Page 35 Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) 10. Close the document cover gently. 11. Check paper settings and press Start button (J). Important • Do not open the document cover until copying is complete. Note • Your printer is equipped with many other convenient copy features. Copying...
  • Page 36: Network

    Network Available Connection Methods The following connection methods are available on the printer. • Wireless Connection Connect the printer and devices (e.g. computer/smartphone/tablet) using a wireless router. If you have a wireless router, we recommend you use one for wireless connection. ◦...
  • Page 37 Note • You can connect the printer and computer using a USB cable (USB connection). Prepare a USB cable. For details, see Connects to Another Computer via LAN/Changes from USB to LAN Connection. Network Connection Settings/Setup Perform connection setup for the printer and computer/smartphone/tablet. For more on setup procedure, click here.
  • Page 38 Restrictions • Notices when printing using web service: Notice for Web Service Printing...
  • Page 39: Restrictions

    Restrictions When connecting another device while a device (such as a computer) 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 40 • If you connect a device and the printer using Wireless Direct, Internet connection may become unavailable depending on your environment. In that case, web services for the printer cannot be used. • In Wireless Direct 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.
  • Page 41: Network Connection Tips

    Network Connection Tips Default Network Settings Detect Same Printer Name Connects to Another Computer via LAN/Changes from USB to LAN Connection Printing Network Settings Reconfiguration Method of LAN Connection/Reconfiguration Method of Wi-Fi Connection...
  • Page 42: Default Network Settings

    XXXXXXXXXXXX Enable/disable IPv6 Enable Enable/disable WSD Enable Timeout setting 15 minutes Enab./disab. Bonjour Enable Service name Canon GM4000 series LPR setting Enable RAW protocol Enable LLMNR Enable DRX setting (Wired LAN) Enable ("XX" represents alphanumeric characters.) * Default value depends on printer. To check value, use operation panel.
  • Page 43 *1 "ab" is specified at random and "XX" represents last two digits of printer's MAC address. (The value is specified when the printer is turned on for the first time.) *2 The password is specified automatically when the printer is turned on for the first time.
  • Page 44: Detect Same Printer Name

    Detect Same Printer Name When the printer is detected during setup, plural printers with the same name may appear on the results screen. Select a printer with checking the printer settings against those on detection result screen. Check the printer's MAC address or serial to select the correct printer from the results. Note •...
  • Page 45: Connects To Another Computer Via Lan/Changes From Usb To Lan Connection

    Connects to Another Computer via LAN/Changes from USB to LAN Connection To connect an additional computer to the printer via LAN, or to change from USB to LAN connection, click here and perform setup.
  • Page 46: Printing Network Settings

    Network Diagnostics Network diagnostics – Diagnostic Result Diagnostic result XXXXXXXX Result Codes Result codes XXXXXXXX Result Code Details Result code details http://canon.com/ijnwt Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Enable/Disable Infrastructure Infrastructure Enable/Disable 3-2-1 Signal Strength Signal strength 0 to 100 [%] 3-2-2...
  • Page 47 3-2-3 Frequency Frequency XX (GHz) 3-2-4 MAC Address MAC address XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX 3-2-5 Connection Connection status Active/Inactive 3-2-6 SSID SSID Wireless LAN network name (SSID) 3-2-7 Channel Channel XX (1 to 13) 3-2-8 Encryption Encryption method none/WEP/TKIP/AES 3-2-9 WEP Key Length WEP key length (bits) Inactive/128/64 3-2-10...
  • Page 48 3-2-26 Default Gateway1 Default gateway 1 XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX 3-2-27 Default Gateway2 Default gateway 2 XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX 3-2-28 Default Gateway3 Default gateway 3 XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX 3-2-29 Default Gateway4 Default gateway 4 XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX 3-2-33 IPsec IPsec setting Active/Inactive 3-2-34 Security Protocol Security method ESP/ESP &...
  • Page 49 MAC Address MAC address XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Connection Wired LAN status Active/Inactive TCP/IPv4 TCP/IPv4 Enable/Disable IP Address IP address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Subnet Mask Subnet mask XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Default Gateway Default gateway XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX TCP/IPv6 TCP/IPv6 Enable/Disable Link Local Address Link local address XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX Link Local Prefix Link local prefix length Length 4-10...
  • Page 50 4-21 Default Gateway4 Default gateway 4 XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX 4-25 IPsec IPsec setting Active/Inactive 4-26 Security Protocol Security method ESP/ESP & AH/AH 4-27 Wired LAN DRX Discontinuous recep- Enable/Disable tion (wired LAN) Other Settings Other settings – Printer Name Printer name Printer name (Up to 15 alphanumeric characters) Wireless Direct Dev- Device name for wire-...
  • Page 51: Reconfiguration Method Of Lan Connection/Reconfiguration Method Of Wi-Fi Connection

    Reconfiguration Method of LAN Connection/Reconfiguration Method of Wi-Fi Connection Reconfiguration Method of LAN Connection Reconfiguration Method of Wi-Fi Connection Reconfiguration Method of LAN Connection Follow either procedure below to change LAN connection method (wired or Wi-Fi). • Click here and redo setup. •...
  • Page 52: Ij Network Device Setup Utility (Windows)

    IJ Network Device Setup Utility (Windows) IJ Network Device Setup Utility Starting Up IJ Network Device Setup Utility Diagnosing and Repairing Network Settings Performing/Changing Network Settings List of Models Which Does Not Support Diagnosis and Repair Function List of Models Which Does Not Support IPv6 Configuration via USB Connection...
  • Page 53: Ij Network Device Setup Utility

    IJ Network Device Setup Utility IJ Network Device Setup Utility allows you to diagnose or repair the network status, and to perform printer settings on network. Use IJ Network Device Setup Utility for: • Searching printers on network and performing initial network setup for detected printers •...
  • Page 54: Starting Up Ij Network Device Setup Utility

    Start up IJ Network Device Setup Utility as shown below. • In Windows 10, select Start > (All apps > ) > Canon Utilities > IJ Network Device Setup Utility. • In Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, select IJ Network Device Setup Utility on the Start screen to start IJ Network Device Setup Utility.
  • Page 55: Diagnosing And Repairing Network Settings

    Diagnosing and Repairing Network Settings IJ Network Device Setup Utility diagnoses and repairs computer settings or connection between the computer and printer when a problem (e.g. cannot print from a printer on the network) occurs. Important • Some models do not support diagnosis and repair function. For details: List of Models Which Does Not Support Diagnosis and Repair Function Follow the procedure below.
  • Page 56: Performing/Changing Network Settings

    Performing/Changing Network Settings Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility Screen Performing Network Settings...
  • Page 57: Canon Ij Network Device Setup Utility Screen

    Items on Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility Screen Menus on Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility Screen Items on Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility Screen Toolbar Items on Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility Screen The screen below appears when you start up IJ Network Device Setup Utility and select Printer Network Setup.
  • Page 58 Appears after performing network setup and clicking Set to close the window. • Requires Setup Indicates the printer is required to perform Wi-Fi setup. Performing/Changing Wi-Fi Settings • Not Set Indicates the printer cannot be used on network, or IPv6 is disabled. Specify an IP address or enable IPv6 on Network Settings..
  • Page 59 Selecting a printer from the printer list displays its current status and what to do next. Menus on Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility Screen This section describes menus on Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility screen. A: Printer Settings menu...
  • Page 60 D: Help menu Help Menu Items on Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility Screen Toolbar This section describes items on Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility Screen toolbar. A: Perform wired or Wi-Fi setup. Note • This item has the same function as Network Settings... in the Printer Settings menu.
  • Page 61: Performing Network Settings

    Performing Network Settings Performing/Changing Wired LAN Connection (Ethernet Cable) Settings Performing/Changing Wi-Fi Settings Assigning Printer Information...
  • Page 62: Performing/Changing Wired Lan Connection (Ethernet Cable) Settings

    Performing/Changing Wired LAN Connection (Ethernet Cable) Settings Follow the procedure below to perform/change wired LAN settings. Note • For some models, you can perform network setup for a USB connected printer using IJ Network Device Setup Utility. Select USB on Switch View under the View menu to display printers for which you can perform setup.
  • Page 63 7. Perform/change settings. You can switch the screen between IPv4 and IPv6. Click the tab to switch the protocol. • IPv4 settings A: Use IPv4 address Always selected. (displayed in a gray out state) B: Get IP address automatically Select this option to use an IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server. DHCP server functionality must be enabled on your router.
  • Page 64 A: Use IPv6 address Select when you use the printer with IPv6 environment. B: Use Stateless Address: Select when you use an IP address assigned automatically. Use a router compatible with IPv6. Note • This setting item is not available depending on the printer you are using. C: Use Manual Address: Select this option if no DHCP server functionality is available in your setup where you use the printer, or you want to use a fixed IP address.
  • Page 65: Performing/Changing Wi-Fi Settings

    Performing/Changing Wi-Fi Settings Follow the procedure below to perform/change Wi-Fi settings. Important • Enable Easy wireless connect (Cableless setup) before performing printer setup. (Not required if you change the IP address.) For details, search for "NR049" on your printer's online manual and see the page shown.
  • Page 66 Select Wi-Fi and click OK. 6. Enter password and click OK. The Network Settings screen appears. 7. Perform/change settings. You can switch the screen between IPv4 and IPv6. Click the tab to switch the protocol. • IPv4/IPv6 settings A: Network Type: Select the Wi-Fi mode.
  • Page 67 The network name (SSID) for Wireless Direct appears while in Wireless Direct. C: Search... The Detected Wireless Routers screen is displayed to select a wireless router to connect to. For a wireless router already connected to the computer, Available is displayed on Communication Status.
  • Page 68 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. • IPv6 settings Note • If you select a USB connected printer on step 4, you cannot perform IPv6 settings depending on the printer you are using. For details, see List of Models Which Does Not Support IPv6 Configuration via USB Connection.
  • Page 69 D: Use DHCPv6: Select when you obtain an IP address using DHCPv6. Note • This setting item is not available depending on the printer you are using. 8. Click Set.
  • Page 70: Assigning Printer Information

    Assigning Printer Information Follow the procedure below to assign/change printer location name or device name. The names appear on Device Name: and Location: on the Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility screen. Note • If USB is selected from the pulldown menu on the toolbar, this setting item is not available.
  • Page 71: List Of Models Which Does Not Support Diagnosis And Repair Function

    List of Models Which Does Not Support Diagnosis and Repair Function The following models does not support "Diagnose and Repair" function of IJ Network Device Setup Utility. • G4000 series • PRO-500 series • PRO-1000 series • MB2100 series • MB2700 series •...
  • Page 72: List Of Models Which Does Not Support Ipv6 Configuration Via Usb Connection

    List of Models Which Does Not Support IPv6 Configuration via USB Connection For the following models, you can perform settings only for IPv4 using IJ Network Device Setup Utility. (You cannot perform settings for IPv6.) • iB4100 series • MG3000 series •...
  • Page 73 • TR9530 series • TS3300 series • E3300 series...
  • Page 74: Handling Paper, Originals, Ink Tank, Etc

    Handling Paper, Originals, Ink Tank, etc. Loading Paper Loading Originals Refilling Ink Tank Using Color Ink...
  • Page 75: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Paper Sources Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Envelopes in Rear Tray...
  • Page 76: Paper Sources

    Paper Sources The printer has two paper sources for feeding paper, the rear tray (A) and cassette (B). You can load all supported paper on the rear tray. Supported Media Types You can load A4, B5, A5, or Letter-sized plain paper in the cassette. Note •...
  • Page 77: Loading Paper In The Rear Tray

    • If you cut plain paper to a size of 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) or smaller to perform a trial print, it may cause a paper jam. Note • You can use general copy paper or Canon Red Label Superior WOP111/Canon Océ Office Colour Paper SAT213. For the page size and paper weight you can use for this printer, see Supported Media Types.
  • Page 78 3. Open the feed slot cover (C). 4. Slide right paper guide (D) to open both paper guides. 5. Load paper stack in portrait orientation WITH PRINT SIDE FACING UP.
  • Page 79 6. Slide right paper guide (D) to align with both sides of paper stack. Do not slide the paper guides too hard against the paper. The paper may not be fed properly. Important • Always load paper in portrait orientation (E). Loading paper in landscape orientation (F) can cause paper jams.
  • Page 80 7. Close feed slot cover (C) gently. Important • If the feed slot cover is open, paper cannot be fed. Be sure to close the feed slot cover. 8. Open operation panel (H), pull out paper output tray (I), and then open output tray extension (J).
  • Page 81 Note • 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. Each media type has specific preset settings (how ink is used and sprayed, distance from nozzles, etc.), that allow you to print to that type with optimal image quality.
  • Page 82: Loading Paper In The Cassette

    Note • In the cassette, be sure to load only plain paper. • You can use general copy paper or Canon Red Label Superior WOP111/Canon Océ Office Colour Paper SAT213. For the page size and paper weight you can use for this printer, see Supported Media Types.
  • Page 83 3. Slide paper guides (B) in front and (C) on right to open guides. 4. Load paper stack in portrait orientation WITH PRINT SIDE FACING DOWN, and place it in center of cassette. Important • Always load paper in portrait orientation (D). Loading paper in landscape orientation (E) can cause paper jams.
  • Page 84 5. Slide front paper guide (B) to align it with paper stack. Align paper guide with where it clicks into place. 6. Slide right paper guide (C) to align it with paper stack. Do not slide the paper guide too hard against the paper. The paper may not be fed properly. Note •...
  • Page 85 7. Insert cassette into printer. Push the cassette into the printer until it stops. 8. Open operation panel (I), pull out paper output tray (J), and then open output tray extension (K). Be sure to open the operation panel before printing. If the operation panel is close, the printer does not start printing.
  • Page 87: Loading Envelopes In Rear Tray

    Loading Envelopes in Rear Tray You can load Envelope DL and Envelope Com 10 on the rear tray. 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 88 3. Open the feed slot cover (C). 4. Slide right paper guide (D) to open both paper guides. 5. Load envelopes in portrait orientation WITH PRINT SIDE FACING UP. Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once. Fold flap of the envelope and load the envelope in portrait orientation with the address side facing up.
  • Page 89 6. Slide right paper guide (D) to align with both sides of envelopes. Do not slide the paper guides too hard against the envelopes. The envelopes may not be fed properly. Note • Do not load envelopes higher than the load limit mark (E). 7.
  • Page 90 8. Open operation panel (F), pull out paper output tray (G), and then open output tray extension (H). Be sure to open the operation panel before printing. If the operation panel is close, the printer does not start printing.
  • Page 91: Loading Originals

    Loading Originals Where to Load Originals Loading Originals on Platen Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Loading Based on Use Supported Originals...
  • Page 92: Where To Load Originals

    Where to Load Originals The printer has two positions to load originals: platen and ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Select the position to load the original according to the size, type, or usage. Note • For details on the supported originals, see below. Supported Originals Loading Documents, Photos, or Book on Platen Loading Two or More Sheets of Document of the Same Size and...
  • Page 93: Loading Originals On Platen

    Loading Originals on Platen 1. Open the document cover. 2. Load original WITH SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN on platen. Loading Based on Use Supported Originals Important • Be sure to observe the following when loading the original on the platen. Failure to observe the following may cause the scanner to malfunction or the platen glass to break.
  • Page 94 Important • After loading the original on the platen, be sure to close the document cover before starting to copy or scan.
  • Page 95: Loading Documents In The Adf (Auto Document Feeder)

    Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Load A4, B5, A5, letter-size originals in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Important • Be careful not to let anything get inside the document output slot. It may cause damage. Note • To scan a document at optimum quality, load it on the platen. 1.
  • Page 97: Loading Based On Use

    Loading Based on Use 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. Originals Function How to Load Magazines, Newspapers, and Copying Loading the Original to Be Documents Aligned with the alignment mark...
  • Page 98 Loading the Original to Be Aligned with the alignment mark Place the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN on the platen and align it with the alignment mark . Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned. Important •...
  • Page 99 Loading Two or More Originals on Platen Place the originals WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN. Allow 0.40 in. (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen and the originals, and between the originals. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned.
  • Page 100: Supported Originals

    Supported Originals Platen 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. 8.5 x 11.7 in. (216 x 297 mm) Quantity One or more sheets* Thickness...
  • Page 101 Glued documents Documents with sticky notes Documents on carbon paper Documents on coated paper Documents on onion skin or other thin paper Photos or excessively thick documents...
  • Page 102: Refilling Ink Tank

    Refilling Ink Tank Refilling Ink Tank Checking Ink Level Ink Tips...
  • Page 103: Refilling Ink Tank

    Refilling Ink Tank When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear on the LCD to inform you of the error. In this state, the printer cannot print. Check the remaining ink level with the ink tank indicator on the front of the printer.
  • Page 104 3. Open the ink tank cover (C). 4. Open the tank cap (D) of the ink tank. Important • Carefully open the tank cap of the ink tank. Ink on the inside of the tank cap may spatter when opening it. 5.
  • Page 105 6. Hold the ink bottle upright and gently twist the bottle cap (E) to remove. Important • Do not shake the ink bottle. Ink may spatter when opening the cap. 7. Refill the ink tank. Aligning the ink bottle's tip with the printer's inlet (F), slowly stand the bottle upside down, and push the bottle into the inlet.
  • Page 106 Important • If ink is not injected into the ink tank, slowly remove and insert the ink bottle. • Make sure to refill the ink tank with ink up to the upper limit line (G) on the ink tank. 8. Once ink reaches the upper limit line, remove the ink bottle from the inlet. Hold up the ink bottle slightly and remove the bottle from the inlet while slowly tilting it.
  • Page 107 • Ink may stain clothes or other belongings permanently. Washing may not remove ink stains. • Do not use ink bottles and ink contained therein except to refill tanks of printers specified by Canon. • Do not leave ink bottles in areas exposed to high temperature, such as near fire or a heater or in a car.
  • Page 108 Note • When an optional FINE cartridge is installed, ink other than black ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document and photo. Every ink is also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning which may be necessary to maintain the performance of the printer. When ink runs low, promptly refill it.
  • Page 109: Checking Ink Level

    Checking Ink Level Check ink level with the ink tank indicator on the front of the printer. When ink reaches the upper limit line (A), ink is full. When ink is near the lower limit line (B), ink is running low. Refill the ink tank. Note •...
  • Page 110: Ink Tips

    Therefore, the page yield of the initial bundled set of ink bottles is lower than that of the subsequent sets of bottles. To keep printer's performance, Canon printer performs cleaning automatically according to its condition. When the printer performs cleaning, a small amount of ink is consumed. In this case, all colors of ink may be consumed.
  • Page 111: If Printing Is Faint Or Uneven

    If Printing Is Faint or Uneven Maintenance Procedure Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Deep Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head...
  • Page 112: 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 print head. This can cause trouble with the print head. Note •...
  • Page 113 From the printer Deep Print Head Cleaning From the computer Cleaning the Print Heads After deep print head cleaning, print and examine the nozzle check pattern: Step1 When you have performed the procedure until step 4 and the problem has not been resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours.
  • Page 114: 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. If the remaining ink level is low, refill ink tank.
  • Page 115: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary. Note • When an optional FINE cartridge is installed, the different nozzle check pattern is printed. Checking Color Pattern Checking Black-and-White Pattern 1. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern. If there are missing lines in the pattern: A: Good B: Bad (lines are missing)
  • Page 116 If there are horizontal white streaks in the pattern D: G: Good H: Bad (horizontal white streaks are present) If any color in the pattern C or the pattern D is not printed: (Example: Magenta pattern is not printed) If one of the above is applied, cleaning the print head is required.
  • Page 117: 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. Check that printer is turned on.
  • Page 118: Deep Print Head Cleaning

    Deep Print Head Cleaning 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 119: 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. If the remaining ink level is low, refill ink tank.
  • Page 120: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Exterior Surfaces Cleaning Platen and Document Cover Cleaning the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers Cleaning Inside the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Cleaning Cassette Pads...
  • Page 121: Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers

    Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers 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 122 Do not touch the paper feed rollers with your fingers. Paper feeding performance may be degraded. 3. Turn on the power, then clean the paper feed rollers again. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed roller, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
  • Page 123: Cleaning Inside The Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning)

    Cleaning Inside the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Remove stains from the inside of the printer. If the inside of the printer 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 124 5. Open operation panel (A), pull out paper output tray (B), and then open output tray extension (C). 3. Press the Setup button, use the button to select Maintenance, and press the OK button. LCD and Operation Panel 4. Use button to select Btm Plate Cleaning and press OK button.
  • Page 125 If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the printer may be stained. Wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like. Important • Before cleaning the printer, turn it off and unplug it.
  • Page 126: Overview

    Overview Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information WEEE (EU & EEA) Handling Precautions Canceling Print Jobs Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying Printer Handling Precautions Transporting Your Printer When Repairing, Lending, or Disposing of the Printer Keeping Print Quality High Main Components and Their Use Main Components Power Supply LCD and Operation Panel...
  • Page 127: Safety

    Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information WEEE (EU&EEA)
  • Page 128: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions • This manual contains important notices and safety precautions about your printer. Do not use the printer in ways other than described in the accompanying manuals, as this may result in fire, electric shock or other unexpected accidents. •...
  • Page 129 water and obtain medical advice immediately. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them with water right away, and obtain medical advice immediately. If ink gets on your skin, wash the area with soap and water immediately. If irritation to your skin persists, obtain medical advice immediately.
  • Page 130 General Notices Choosing a Location Refer to "Specifications" in the Online manual for details on operating environment. • Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. • Do not install the printer in locations that get very hot (direct sunlight, or close to a heating source), very humid or dusty locations, or outdoors.
  • Page 131 When using the optional FINE cartridge • Do not throw FINE cartridges in the fire.
  • Page 132: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Interference Do not use the printer around medical equipment or other electronic devices. Signals from the printer may interfere with the correct operation of these devices.
  • Page 133: Weee (Eu&Eea)

    For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon- europe.com/weee.
  • Page 134 U kunt ook het schema voor de afvoer van afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur (AEEA) raadplegen. Ga voor meer informatie over het inzamelen en recyclen van afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur naar www.canon- europe.com/weee.
  • Page 135 RAEE autorizado o con el servicio de recogida de basuras doméstico. Si desea más información acerca de la devolución y reciclado de RAEE, visite la web www.canon-europe.com/weee. Només per a la Unió Europea i a l’Espai Econòmic Europeu (Noruega, Islàndia i Liechtenstein)
  • Page 136 Yderligere oplysninger om, hvor du kan bortskaffe dit elektronikaffald med henblik på genanvendelse, får du hos de kommunale renovationsmyndigheder. Yderligere oplysninger om returnering og genanvendelse af affald af elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr får du ved at besøge www.canon- europe.com/weee.
  • Page 137 Du kan få mer informasjon om hvor du kan avhende utrangert utstyr til resirkulering ved å kontakte lokale myndigheter, et godkjent WEEE-program eller husholdningens renovasjonsselskap. Du finner mer informasjon om retur og resirkulering av WEEE-produkter på www.canon-europe.com/weee. Vain Euroopan unionin sekä ETA:n (Norja, Islanti ja Liechtenstein) alueelle.
  • Page 138 Lisätietoja sähkö- ja elektroniikkalaiteromun keräyksestä ja kierrätyksestä on osoitteessa www.canon-europe.com/weee. Endast för Europeiska unionen och EES (Norge, Island och Liechtenstein) Den här symbolen visar att produkten enligt WEEE-direktivet (2012/19/EU) och nationell lagstiftning inte får sorteras och slängas som hushållsavfall. Den här produkten ska lämnas in på en därför avsedd insamlingsplats, t.ex.
  • Page 139 WEEE lub skontaktować się z przedsiębiorstwem zajmującym się wywozem odpadów domowych. Więcej informacji o zwracaniu i recyklingu zużytego sprzętu elektrycznego i elektronicznego znajduje się w witrynie www.canon-europe.com/weee. Platí len pre štáty Európskej únie a EHP (Nórsko, Island a Lichtenštajnsko)
  • Page 140 EEIA struktūru vai sadzīves atkritumu apsaimniekošanas iestādi. Lai saņemtu plašāku informāciju par elektrisko un elektronisko iekārtu nodošanu pārstrādei, apmeklējiet tīmekļa vietni www.canon-europe.com/weee. Tik Europos Sąjungai ir EEE (Norvegijai, Islandijai ir Lichtenšteinui) Šis ženklas reiškia, kad gaminio negalima išmesti su buitinėmis atliekomis, kaip yra nustatyta Direktyvoje...
  • Page 141 į savo miesto valdžios institucijas, atliekų tvarkymo organizacijas, patvirtintų EEĮ atliekų sistemų arba jūsų buitinių atliekų tvarkymo įstaigų atstovus. Išsamesnės informacijos apie EEĮ atliekų grąžinimo ir perdirbimo tvarką galite rasti apsilankę tinklalapyje www.canon- europe.com/weee. Samo za Evropsko unijo in EGP (Norveška, Islandija in Lihtenštajn) Ta simbol pomeni, da tega izdelka v skladu z direktivo OEEO (2012/19/EU) in državno zakonodajo ne...
  • Page 142 DEEE aprobată sau serviciul de colectare a deşeurilor menajere. Pentru mai multe informaţii privind returnarea şi reciclarea produselor DEEE, vizitaţi www.canon-europe.com/ weee. Samo za Europsku uniju i EEZ (Norveška, Island i Lihtenštajn) Ovaj simbol pokazuje da se ovaj proizvod ne smije odlagati s kućnim otpadom sukladno WEEE Direktivi...
  • Page 143 će doprineti efikasnom korišćenju prirodnih resursa. Za više informacija o tome gde možete da predate vašu staru opremu radi recikliranje, vas molimo, da kontaktirate lokalne gradske vlasti, komunalne službe, odobreni plan reciklaže ili Gradsku čistoću. Za više informacija o vraćanju i recikliranju WEEE proizvoda, posetite stranicu www.canon-europe.com/weee.
  • Page 144: Handling Precautions

    Handling Precautions Canceling Print Jobs Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying Printer Handling Precautions Transporting Your Printer When Repairing, Lending, or Disposing of the Printer Keeping Print Quality High...
  • Page 145: Legal Restrictions On Scanning/Copying

    Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying Scanning, printing, copying, or modifying copies of the following may be punishable under law. This list is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a local legal representative. • Paper money • Money orders • Certificates of deposit •...
  • Page 146: Printer Handling Precautions

    Printer Handling Precautions Be careful not to let anything get inside the document output slot. It may cause damage.
  • Page 147: Transporting Your Printer

    Transporting Your Printer When relocating the printer for changing your living place or repairing it, make sure of the following. Important • You cannot take ink out of the ink tank. • Check if the tank cap is completely inserted. If the ink tank cover is not completely closed, insert the tank cap properly.
  • Page 148 Note • When entering the transporting mode and proceeding with the procedure, the power is turned off automatically. 4. Open the scanning unit / cover. Important • Do not touch tubes or other parts inside the printer. This can cause trouble with the printer. 5.
  • Page 149 Important • Do not unplug the printer while the ON lamp is lit or flashing, as it may cause malfunction or damage to the printer, making the printer unable to print. 8. Open the scanning unit / cover again. 9. Remove the carriage stopper (A) and insert it all the way into the hole in the printer side. Pull the carriage stopper forward while pulling it up and insert it in the same orientation.
  • Page 150 16. Attach the protective material to the printer when packing the printer in the box. Important • We recommend to hold and carry out this printer as shown in the figure below. If you hold the cassette, it may fall out of the printer. Important •...
  • Page 151: When Repairing, Lending, Or Disposing Of The Printer

    When Repairing, Lending, or Disposing of the Printer If you have entered personal data, passwords and/or other security settings on the printer, such information may be stored in the printer. When sending the printer for repair, lending or transferring the printer to another person, or disposing of the printer, please be sure to follow the steps below in order to delete such information and prevent third parties from accessing it.
  • Page 152: Keeping Print Quality High

    Keeping Print Quality High 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 153: Main Components And Their Use

    Main Components and Their Use Main Components Power Supply LCD and Operation Panel Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols...
  • Page 154: Main Components

    Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel...
  • Page 155: Front View

    Front View A: Paper Support Extend to load paper in the rear tray. B: Rear Tray Cover Open to load paper in the rear tray. C: Paper Guides Align with both sides of the paper stack. D: Feed Slot Cover Prevents anything from falling into the feed slot.
  • Page 156 J: Operation Panel Use to change the settings of the printer or to operate it. Operation Panel K: 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) L: Document Feeder Cover Open when clearing jammed documents.
  • Page 157 P: Document Cover Open to load an original on the platen. Q: Platen Load an original here.
  • Page 158: Rear View

    Rear View A: USB Port Plug in the USB cable to connect the printer with a computer. B: Wired LAN Connector Plug in the LAN cable to connect the printer to a LAN. C: Power Cord Connector Plug in the supplied power cord. D: Transport Unit Cover Open when removing jammed paper.
  • Page 159: Inside View

    Inside View A: Scanning Unit / Cover Scans originals. Open to refill the ink tank and to remove jammed paper. B: Print Head Holder The print head is pre-installed. C: Ink Valve Lever Operate when transporting a printer. Transporting Your Printer D: Ink Tank Black ink tank.
  • Page 160: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel A: ON button Turns the power on or off. Before turning on the power, make sure that the document cover is closed. Turning the Printer On and Off B: ON lamp Lights after flashing when the power is turned on. C: MENU button Displays the Copy menu, or Scan menu screen.
  • Page 161 M: Setup button Displays the Setup menu screen. With this menu, you can perform printer maintenance and change printer settings. Also used for selecting the input mode. N: Wireless connect button To set wireless router information in the printer directly from a smartphone or other such device (without having to do any procedures at the router), hold down this button.
  • Page 162: Power Supply

    Power Supply Checking that Power Is On Turning the Printer On and Off Checking the Power Plug/Power Cord Unplugging the Printer...
  • Page 163: Checking That Power Is On

    Checking that Power Is On The ON lamp is lit when the printer is turned on. Even if the LCD is off, if the ON lamp is lit, the printer is on. Note • It may take a while for the printer to start printing immediately after you turn on the printer. •...
  • Page 164: Turning The Printer On And Off

    Turning the Printer On and Off Turning on the printer 1. Press the ON button to turn on the printer. The ON lamp flashes and then remains lit. Checking that Power Is On Note • It may take a while for the printer to start printing immediately after you turn on the printer. •...
  • Page 165 Important • When you unplug the power cord after turning off the printer, be sure to confirm that the ON lamp is off. Note • You can set the printer to automatically turn off when no operations are performed or no print jobs are sent to the printer for a certain interval.
  • Page 166: Checking The Power Plug/Power Cord

    Checking the Power Plug/Power Cord Unplug the power cord once a month to confirm that the power plug/power cord does not have anything unusual described below. • The power plug/power cord is hot. • The power plug/power cord is rusty. •...
  • Page 167: Unplugging The Printer

    Unplugging the Printer To unplug the power cord, follow the procedure below. Important • When you unplug the power cord, press the ON button, then confirm that the ON lamp is off. Unplugging the power cord while the ON lamp is lit or flashing may cause drying or clogging of the print head and print quality may be reduced.
  • Page 168: 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, and setup menu screen. Pressing the MENU button (B) in the respective modes shows the menu screen to select various functions or settings.
  • Page 169 If the icon appears on the LCD when the mode button (A) is pressed, it indicates that Wi-Fi is enabled and the printer is connected to the wireless router. Depending on the signal state, the icon will change. Signal strength: 81 % or more You can use the printer over Wi-Fi without any problems.
  • Page 170: Entering Numbers, Letters, And Symbols

    Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols The buttons on the operation panel allow you to enter (or change) characters, numbers, or symbols when setting up the network or making other settings. Switching the Input Mode The current input mode appears at the upper right corner of the LCD. Pressing the Setup button on the operation panel toggles through the input modes in the order lowercase >...
  • Page 171: Changing Settings

    Changing Settings Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows) Changing Settings from Operation Panel...
  • Page 172: Changing Printer Settings From Your Computer (Windows)

    Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows) Changing the Print Options Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Setting the Ink to be Used Managing the Printer Power Changing the Printer Operation Mode...
  • Page 173: 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. Check this check box if part of the image data is cut off, the paper source during printing differs from the driver settings, or printing fails.
  • Page 174: 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. Registering a Printing Profile 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
  • Page 175 Quick Setup tab. The name and icon are displayed in Commonly Used Settings. 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 176: Setting The Ink To Be Used

    Setting the Ink to be Used This feature enables you to specify which ink to use when printing. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Click Print Options... on the Page Setup tab The Print Options dialog box appears. 3.
  • Page 177: Managing The Printer Power

    Managing the Printer Power This function allows you to manage the printer power from the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. 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 Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool.
  • Page 178 Note • When the printer is turned off, the Canon IJ Status Monitor message varies depending on the Auto Power On setting. When the setting is Enable, "Printer is standing by" is displayed. When the setting is Disable,...
  • Page 179: Changing The Printer Operation Mode

    Check this check box to prevent paper abrasion. Align heads manually Usually, the Print Head Alignment function in the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool is set to automatic head alignment, but you can change it to manual head alignment. If the printing results of automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, perform manual head alignment.
  • Page 180 Ink Drying Wait Time You can set the length of the printer rest time until printing of the next page begins. Moving the slider to the right increases the pause time, and moving the slider to the left decreases the time. If the paper gets stained because the next page is ejected before the ink on the printed page dries, increase the ink drying wait time.
  • Page 181: Changing Settings From Operation Panel

    Changing Settings from Operation Panel Changing Settings from Operation Panel Setting Items on Operation Panel Print settings LAN settings Other dev. settings Language selection Firmware update Reset setting ECO settings Quiet setting System information...
  • Page 182: Changing Settings From Operation Panel

    Changing Settings from Operation Panel This section describes the procedure to change the settings in the Device settings screen, taking the steps to specify Prevent abrasion as an example. Note • The (asterisk) on the LCD indicates the current setting. Check that printer is turned on.
  • Page 183: Setting Items On Operation Panel

    Setting Items on Operation Panel Items for Printer Other device settings Language selection ECO settings Quiet setting Items for Paper/Printing Print settings Items for Maintenance/Management LAN settings Firmware update Reset setting System information...
  • Page 184: Print Settings

    Print settings Select this menu from Device settings in Setup menu. • 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.
  • Page 185: Lan Settings

    LAN settings Select this menu from Device settings in Setup menu. Wi-Fi Wireless Direct Wired LAN Print LAN details Wi-Fi • Wi-Fi enab./disable Enables or disables Wi-Fi. • Wi-Fi setup Selects the setup method for Wi-Fi connection. Note • You can also enter this setting menu by selecting Wi-Fi setup from the Setup menu screen and pressing the OK button.
  • Page 186 Wireless Direct • Switch WL Direct Enables/disables Wireless Direct. • Change name (SSID) Changes the identifier (SSID/the printer's name displayed on a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device) for Wireless Direct. • Change password Changes the password for Wireless Direct. • Confirm request Set whether the printer displays the confirmation screen when a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device is connecting the printer.
  • Page 187 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 188 Selecting Wired LAN then Enable allows you to activate discontinuous reception when the printer is connected to a device compatible with wired LAN. • IPsec settings Selecting Enable allows you to specify the IPsec settings.
  • Page 189: Other Dev. Settings

    Other dev. settings Select this menu from Device settings in Setup menu. • Key repeat Selecting ON lets you quickly display candidate numbers or characters by holding down the button during character entry. • Orig. remov. remind. Selects whether the printer will display the reminder screen in case you forget to remove the original from the platen after scanning.
  • Page 190: Language Selection

    Language selection Changes the language for LCD messages and menus. Japanese / English / German / French / Italian / Spanish / Portuguese / Dutch / Danish / Norwegian / Swedish / Finnish / Russian / Ukrainian / Polish / Czech / Slovene / Hungarian / Slovak / Croatian / Romanian / Bulgarian / Turkish / Greek / Estonian / Latvian / Lithuanian / Simplified Chinese / Korean / Traditional Chinese / Indonesian / Vietnamese...
  • Page 191: Firmware Update

    Firmware update Select this menu from Device settings in Setup menu. You can update the firmware of the printer, check the firmware version, or perform settings of a notification screen. Important • When you use this function, make sure the printer is connected to the internet. Note •...
  • Page 192: Reset Setting

    Reset setting Select this menu from Device settings in Setup menu. Returns all settings you made to the printer back to the default. However, some data may not be changed, depending on the current usage state of your printer. Important •...
  • Page 193: Eco Settings

    ECO settings This setting allows you to turn on/off the printer automatically to save electricity. Turning off Printer Automatically Turning on Printer Automatically Using Two-sided Printing Turning off Printer Automatically You can enable the printer to turn off automatically when no operation is made or no printing data is sent to the printer for a specified period of time.
  • Page 194 Using Two-sided Printing Follow the procedure below to use duplex printing. Check that printer is turned on. 2. Press the Setup button. The Setup menu screen is displayed. 3. Select ECO settings and then press the OK button. 4. Select 2-sidedPrintSetting and then press the OK button. 5.
  • Page 195: Quiet Setting

    Quiet setting Enables this function on the printer if you want to reduce the operating noise, such as when printing at night. Follow the procedure below to perform setting. Check that printer is turned on. 2. Press the Setup button. The Setup menu screen is displayed.
  • Page 196: System Information

    System information Select this menu from Setup menu. • Current version Displays the current firmware version. • Printer name Displays the printer name currently specified. • Serial number Displays the printer serial number. • Printed sheet count Displays the printed sheet count in increments of 50 sheets. (Ex: In case of 25 sheets, [1-50] is displayed.)
  • Page 197: Specifications

    Specifications General Specifications Interface USB Port: Hi-Speed USB * Network Port: Wired LAN: 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T Wi-Fi: IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b * A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required. Since the Hi-Speed USB interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB 1.1, it can be used at USB 1.1.
  • Page 198 Scan Specifications Scanner driver Windows: TWAIN 1.9 Specification, WIA Maximum scanning size Platen: A4/Letter, 8.5" x 11.7"/216 x 297 mm ADF: A4/Letter/Legal, 8.5" x 14.0"/216 x 356 mm Optical resolution (horizontal x 1200 x 2400 dpi * vertical) * Optical Resolution represents the maximum sampling rate based on ISO 14473.
  • Page 199 Other Supported OS iOS, Android Some functions may not be available with the supported OS. Refer to the Canon web site for details. Mobile Printing Capability PIXMA Cloud Link • Internet connection or CD-ROM drive is required to install the software for Windows.
  • Page 200: Information About Paper

    Information about Paper Supported Media Types Paper Load Limit Unsupported Media Types Handling Paper Print Area...
  • Page 201: Supported Media Types

    Canon website. • Genuine Canon paper is not available in some countries or regions. Note that in the United States, Canon paper is not sold by model number. Instead, purchase paper by name.
  • Page 202 • A5 • A4 • B5 • Hagaki • Hagaki 2 • Envelope Com 10 • Envelope DL • Nagagata 3 • Nagagata 4 • Yougata 4 • Yougata 6 • Card 2.17"x3.58" Special sizes Special page sizes must be within the following limits: •...
  • Page 203: Paper Load Limit

    Note • Page sizes and media types differ depending on the country or region where the paper is sold. For details on page sizes and media types, access the Canon website. Paper Load Limits of Rear Tray and Cassette Genuine Canon Paper Paper for printing documents: Media Name <Model No.>...
  • Page 204 Paper other than Genuine Canon Paper Common Name Paper Output Tray Plain Paper (including recycled paper) Approx. 50 sheets (Legal: 10 sheets) When continuing printing with paper other than the above, we recommend removing already printed paper or envelopes from the paper output tray to avoid smearing or discoloration.
  • Page 205: Unsupported Media Types

    Unsupported Media Types Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will cause not only unsatisfactory results, but also the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper • Damp 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 206: Handling Paper

    Handling Paper • Be careful not to rub or scratch the surfaces of any types of paper when handling. • Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the printing surface. The print quality may be degraded if the printing surface is smudged with sweat or oil that comes from your hands.
  • Page 207: Economy Mode

    ◦ Measurement images: Color printing: A4 color document ISO/IEC24712 Black & white printing: A4 monochrome document ISO/IEC19752 ◦ Measurement method: Canon original ◦ Paper type: Plain paper ◦ Print driver setting: Setting to the default for plain paper, setting Grayscale Printing to ON when measuring in black and white.
  • Page 208: Printing

    Printing Printing from Computer Printing from Smartphone/Tablet Printing Using Operation Panel...
  • Page 209: Printing From Computer

    Printing from Computer Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver)
  • Page 210: Printing From Application Software (Windows Printer Driver)

    Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver) Basic Printing 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 211: Basic Printing Setup

    Basic Printing Setup This section describes settings on the Quick Setup tab used for basic printing. Check that printer is turned on Load paper in printer 3. Open printer driver's setup screen 4. Select frequently used settings On the Quick Setup tab, use Commonly Used Settings to select from predefined print settings. When you select a print setting, the settings for Additional Features, Media Type, and Printer Paper Size automatically switch to the predefined values.
  • Page 212 Important • The print quality selections will differ depending on which print setting you select. Note • Selecting Economy in Print Quality reduces black ink consumption. This means that you can print more than if you have Standard selected. When performing color printing or color copying, ink consumption for the black areas is reduced. However, for the color areas, the same amount of ink is consumed as the Standard setting.
  • Page 213 Important • The paper source settings that can be selected may differ depending on the paper type and size. 7. Click OK The printer will now print using these settings. Important • When you select Always Print with Current Settings, the settings on the Quick Setup, Main, and Page Setup tabs are saved, and those settings are used in subsequent printings.
  • Page 214: Paper Settings On The Printer Driver

    Canon genuine papers (Document Printing) Media name <Model No.> Media Type in the printer driver Canon Red Label Superior <WOP111> Plain Paper Canon Océ Office Colour Paper <SAT213> Plain Paper High Resolution Paper <HR-101N> High Resolution Paper Commercially available papers Media name...
  • Page 215: Various Printing Methods

    Various Printing Methods Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Scaled Printing Page Layout Printing Tiling/Poster Printing Duplex Printing Setting Up Envelope Printing Printing on Postcards...
  • Page 216: 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 217: Setting The Number Of Copies And Printing Order

    Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order You can also set the number of copies on the Quick Setup tab. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Specify the number of copies to be printed For Copies on the Page Setup tab, specify the number of copies to be printed. 3.
  • Page 218 • Print from Last Page: /Collate: • Print from Last Page: /Collate: 4. Click OK When you perform 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 219: Scaled Printing

    Scaled Printing 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. 4.
  • Page 220 • 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. Click OK When you perform print, the document will be printed with the specified scale. Important •...
  • Page 221 Note • Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document.
  • Page 222: 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. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set page layout printing Select Page Layout from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver.
  • Page 223 Page Layout 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 224: 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. Setting Tiling/Poster Printing 1.
  • Page 225 4. Set the number of image divisions and the pages to be printed 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.
  • Page 226 In the settings preview on the left of the Page Setup tab, click the pages that do not need to be printed. The pages that were clicked are deleted, and only the pages to be printed are displayed. Note • Click the deleted pages to display them again. •...
  • Page 227: Duplex Printing

    Duplex Printing You can also set duplex printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab. Performing Automatic Duplex Printing You can perform the duplex printing without having to turn over the paper. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
  • Page 228 Use normal-size printing Print without reducing the page. Use reduced printing Reduce the page slightly during printing. 5. Specify the side to be stapled The best Stapling Side is selected automatically from the Orientation and Page Layout settings. To change the setting, select another stapling side from the list. 6.
  • Page 229 3. Select the layout Select Normal-size, Fit-to-Page, Scaled, or Page Layout from the Page Layout list. 4. Specify the side to be stapled The best Stapling Side is selected automatically from the Orientation and Page Layout settings. To change the setting, select another stapling side from the list. 5.
  • Page 230 • After printing the front page, there is an ink drying wait time before starting to print the back page (Operation stops temporarily). Do not touch the paper during this time. You can change the ink drying wait time at Custom Settings in the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. Related Topic...
  • Page 231: Setting Up Envelope Printing

    • If Envelope Com 10, Envelope DL, Yougata 4 4.13"x9.25", or Yougata 6 3.86"x7.48" is selected for Printer Paper Size, the printer rotates the paper 90 degrees to the left to print, regardless of the Rotate 90 degrees left when orientation is [Landscape] setting for Custom Settings in the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool.
  • Page 232 To hide the guide messages, check the Do not show this message again check box. To show the guide again, click the View Printer Status button on the Maintenance tab, and start the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Then click Envelope Printing from Display Guide Message of the Option menu to enable the setting.
  • Page 233: Printing On Postcards

    • If you want to display a guide message when performing postcard printing, open the Maintenance tab and click View Printer Status to start the Canon IJ Status Monitor. On the Option menu, choose Display Guide Message and click Hagaki Printing to enable the setting.
  • Page 234: Overview Of The Printer Driver

    Overview of the Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver Opening Printer Driver's Setup Screen Canon IJ Status Monitor Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
  • Page 235: Canon Ij Printer Driver

    Canon IJ Printer Driver The Canon IJ printer driver (simply called printer driver below) is software that you install onto your computer so that it can communicate with the 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 236: Opening Printer Driver's Setup Screen

    Opening Printer Driver's Setup Screen You can display the printer driver's setup screen from your application software or by clicking the printer icon. Displaying the Printer Driver's Setup Screen from Your Application Software Perform this procedure to set up the print settings during printing. 1.
  • Page 237: Canon Ij Status Monitor

    • The information displayed on the Canon IJ Status Monitor may differ depending on the country or region where you are using your printer. When Errors Occur The Canon IJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed if an error occurs (e.g., if the printer runs out of paper or if the ink is low).
  • Page 238 In such cases, take the appropriate action as described.
  • Page 239: Instructions For Use (Printer Driver)

    Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) This printer driver is subject to the following restrictions. Keep the following points in mind when using the printer driver. Restrictions on the Printer Driver • Depending on the document type to be printed, the paper feed method specified in the printer driver may not operate correctly.
  • Page 240 2. Open the printer driver setup window, and on the Page Setup tab, set Page Size to the same paper size that you specified in Word. 3. Set the Page Layout that you want, and then click OK to close the window. 4.
  • Page 241: Printer Driver Description

    Printer Driver Description Quick Setup Tab Description Main Tab Description Page Setup Tab Description Maintenance Tab Description Canon IJ Status Monitor Description...
  • Page 242: 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 243 Envelope If you select this setting for printing an envelope, Media Type is set automatically to Envelope. In the Envelope Size Setting dialog box, select the size of the envelope to be used. Note • The combination of the Additional Features that was displayed for the printing profile that had been selected when the added printing profile was saved is also displayed when that added printing profile is selected.
  • Page 244 Prints the document so that its top and bottom positions are unchanged relative to the paper feed direction. This is the default setting. 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 Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool, opening the...
  • Page 245 Custom Settings dialog box, and then using Rotate 90 degrees left when orientation is [Landscape] check box. To rotate the document 90 degrees to the left when printing, select the Rotate 90 degrees left when orientation is [Landscape] check box. Print Quality Selects your desired printing quality.
  • Page 246 Always Print with Current Settings Prints documents with the current settings starting from the next print execution. When you select this function and then close the printer driver setup window, the information that you set on the Quick Setup, Main, and Page Setup tabs are saved and printing with the same settings is possible starting from the next print execution.
  • Page 247 If this check box is unchecked, the print orientation is not saved, and consequently the Orientation setting is not applied when the printing profile is selected. Instead the printer prints with the print orientation specified with the application software. Save the copies setting Saves the Copies setting to the printing profile in Commonly Used Settings.
  • Page 248: 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 249 Important • Depending on the media type and size, the Paper Source settings that can be selected may differ. Print Quality Selects your desired printing quality. Select one of the following to set the print quality level that is appropriate for the purpose. Important •...
  • Page 250 Defaults Restores all the settings you have changed to their default values. Clicking this button restores all the settings on the current screen to their default values (factory settings). 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.
  • Page 251 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 252 • 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. Adjusts the colors by using an ICC profile when printing. Important •...
  • Page 253: Page Setup Tab Description

    Prints the document by rotating it 90 degrees relative to the paper feed direction. You can change the rotation direction by going to the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool, opening the Custom Settings dialog box, and then using Rotate 90 degrees left when orientation is...
  • Page 254 To rotate the document 90 degrees to the left when printing, select the Rotate 90 degrees left when orientation is [Landscape] check box. 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.
  • Page 255 Booklet 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. Specify...
  • Page 256 Important • When the application software that you used to create the document has the same function, give priority to the printer driver settings. However, if the print results are not acceptable, specify the function settings on the application software. When you specify the number of copies and the printing order with both the application and this printer driver, the number of copies may be multiplied numbers of the two settings or the specified printing order may not be enabled.
  • Page 257 Tiling/Poster Printing dialog box This dialog box allows you to select the size of the image to be printed. You can also make settings for cut lines and paste markers which are convenient for pasting together the pages into a poster. The settings specified in this dialog box can be confirmed in the settings preview on the printer driver.
  • Page 258 Insert blank page Selects whether to print the document on one side or both sides of the booklet. Check this check box to print the document on one side of the booklet and select the side to be left blank from the list. Margin Specifies the width of the stapling margin.
  • Page 259 In this case, check this function. Important • When this function is enabled, normally the paper feeding method cannot be changed from the Canon IJ Preview. Ungroup Papers Sets the display method of Media Type, Page Size, and Printer Paper Size.
  • Page 260 Important • When using this function, the print quality may drop depending on the print data. Unit of Print Data Processing Selects the processing unit of the print data to be sent to the printer. Select Recommended under normal circumstances. Important •...
  • Page 261 Stamp first page only Selects whether the stamp is to be printed on the first page only or on all pages when the document has two or more pages. Check the Stamp check box to enable this. Check this check box to print a stamp on the first page only. Background Background printing is a function that allows you to print an illustration or a similar object (bitmap) behind the document.
  • Page 262 Outline Selects a frame that encloses the stamp text string. If a large font size is selected for Size, characters may extend outside of the stamp border. Color/Select Color... Shows the current color for the stamp. To select a different color, click Select Color... to open the Color dialog box, and select or create a color you wish to use as a stamp.
  • Page 263 Save settings Tab The Save settings tab allows you to register a new stamp or delete an unnecessary stamp. Title Enter the title to save the stamp you created. Up to 64 characters can be entered. Note • Spaces, tabs, and returns cannot be entered at the beginning or end of a title. Stamps Shows a list of saved stamp titles.
  • Page 264 Save settings Tab The Save settings tab allows you to register a new background or delete an unnecessary background. Title Enter the title to save the background image you specified. Up to 64 characters can be entered. Note • Spaces, tabs, and returns cannot be entered at the beginning or end of a title. Backgrounds Shows a list of registered background titles.
  • Page 265: Maintenance Tab Description

    Maintenance Tab Description The Maintenance tab allows you to start the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool or check the status of the printer. Maintenance and Preferences Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool is started. You can perform printer maintenance or change the settings of the printer.
  • Page 266 Important • If the font for displaying the language of your choice is not installed in your system, the characters will be garbled.
  • Page 267: Canon Ij Status Monitor Description

    Canon IJ Status Monitor Description The Canon IJ Status Monitor displays the printer status and the printing progress. The printer status is shown by the icons and messages in the status monitor. Features of the Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor has the following functions: Onscreen display of printer status The status monitor displays the printer status in real-time.
  • Page 268 Ink Model Number You can look up the correct ink model number for your printer. Option Menu If a printer message appears, select Enable Status Monitor to start the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Select Enable Status Monitor to use the following commands: Always Display Current Job Displays the Canon IJ Status Monitor whenever a document is being printed.
  • Page 269 Displays the For secure communication window. This window allows you to download the route certificate, register it to the browser, and disable warning displays. Help Menu Select this menu to display Help information for the Canon IJ Status Monitor including version and copyright information.
  • Page 270: Installing The Mp Drivers

    Installing the MP Drivers You can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest MP Drivers for your model. 1. Turn off the printer 2. Start the installer Double-click the icon of the downloaded file. The installation program starts. Important •...
  • Page 271: Printing From Smartphone/Tablet

    Printing from Smartphone/Tablet Printing from iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (iOS) Printing from Smartphone/Tablet (Android) Printing from Windows 10 Mobile Device Printing/Scanning with Wireless Direct...
  • Page 272: Printing/Scanning With Wireless Direct

    Printing/Scanning with Wireless Direct You can connect devices (e.g. computer, smartphone, or tablet) to the printer by two methods below. • Wireless connection (connecting devices via a wireless router) • Direct wireless connection (connecting devices using Wireless Direct) This section describes Wireless Direct, which allows you to print or scan by connecting the devices to the printer directly.
  • Page 273 The Wireless Direct is enabled and a device can be connected to the printer wirelessly. Note • You can check the following on the Wireless router info screen. Use the button to select an item you want to check and then press the OK button. Network name(SSID): Identifier Security protocol: Security setting and password WL Direct dev.
  • Page 274 • For more on printing or scanning from a device via Wi-Fi, refer to the device's or application's instruction manual. • You can print/scan from your smartphone or tablet by installing Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY. Download it from App Store and Google Play.
  • Page 275 If you select Network name(SSID) and press the OK button, you can check the updated identifier (SSID). Change password • Manual setup 1. Select Manual setup and then press the OK button. 2. Enter new password and then hold down the OK button. The password must be 10 characters long.
  • Page 276: Copying

    Copying Reducing/Enlarging Copies Making Copies Basics Two-Sided Copying Collated Copying Special Copy Menu Copying Using Smartphone or Tablet...
  • Page 277: Making Copies

    Making Copies This section describes the basic procedure to perform standard copying. Check that printer is turned on. Load paper. 3. Press the COPY button. The Copy standby screen is displayed. Load original document on platen or in ADF (Auto Document Feeder). 5.
  • Page 278 Adding the Copying Job (Reserve copy) If you load the original on the platen, you can add the copying job while printing (Reserve copy). The screen like shown below is displayed when you can reserve copy. Load the original on the platen and press the Start button. Important •...
  • Page 279: Setting Items For Copying

    Setting Items for Copying You can change the copy settings such as the page size, media type, and intensity. In the copy mode, 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.
  • Page 280 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. • Paper Source Select a paper source (Rear tray/Cassette/Auto) where paper is loaded. Note •...
  • Page 281 • Collate Select whether to obtain sorted printouts when making multiple copies of a multi-paged original. Collated Copying Note • This setting item is displayed when standard copying is selected. • 2-sided Select whether to perform two-sided copying. Note • This setting item is displayed only when 2-sided copy is selected for Special copy. Two-Sided Copying •...
  • Page 282: Scanning

    Scanning Scanning from Operation Panel Scanning from Computer (Windows) Scanning Using Smartphone/Tablet...
  • Page 283: Scanning From Computer (Windows)

    Scanning from Computer (Windows) Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility) IJ Scan Utility Features Scanning Easily (Auto Scan) Basics Scanning Documents and Photos Creating/Editing PDF Files Setting Passwords for PDF Files Editing Password-Protected PDF Files Scanning Using Application Software (ScanGear) Scanning Tips Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) Network Scan Settings...
  • Page 284: Scanning According To Item Type Or Purpose (Ij Scan Utility)

    Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility) IJ Scan Utility Features Scanning Easily (Auto Scan) Basics Scanning Documents and Photos Creating/Editing PDF Files Setting Passwords for PDF Files Editing Password-Protected PDF Files...
  • Page 285: Ij Scan Utility Features

    IJ Scan Utility Features Use IJ Scan Utility to scan and save documents, photos, or other items at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon. Multiple Scanning Modes Auto allows for one click scanning with default settings for various items. Document will sharpen text in a document or magazine for better readability, and Photo is best suited for scanning photos.
  • Page 286 Note • To set the applications to integrate with, see Settings Dialog Box.
  • Page 287: Scanning Easily (Auto Scan)

    Scanning Easily (Auto Scan) Auto Scan allows for automatic detection of the type of the item placed on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder). 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 then scan again.
  • Page 288: Scanning Documents And Photos

    Scanning Documents and Photos Scan items placed on the platen with settings suitable for documents or photos. Save documents in formats such as PDF and JPEG, and photos in formats such as JPEG and TIFF. 1. Place the item on the platen. Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) 2.
  • Page 289: Creating/Editing Pdf Files

    Creating/Editing PDF Files You can create PDF files by scanning items placed on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Add, delete, rearrange pages or make other edits in the created PDF files. Important • You can create or edit up to 100 pages of a PDF file at one time. •...
  • Page 290 5. Click (Scan) on Toolbar. Scanning starts. Note • To open a file saved on the computer, click Open... from the File menu, and then select the file you want to edit. • You can switch the view with the Toolbar buttons. For details, see PDF Edit Screen. 6.
  • Page 291 When deleting pages: Click the page you want to delete, and then click (Delete Page) on the Toolbar. Note • These buttons appear when two or more pages have been created. 8. Select Save As... in File menu. The Save dialog box appears. 9.
  • Page 292: Scanning Using Application Software (Scangear)

    Scanning Using Application Software (ScanGear) What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning in Basic Mode ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens General Notes (Scanner Driver) Important • Available functions and settings vary depending on your scanner or printer.
  • Page 293: What Is Scangear (Scanner Driver)

    What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents. Use the software to specify the output size, image corrections, and other settings. ScanGear can be started from IJ Scan Utility or applications that are compatible with the standard TWAIN interface.
  • Page 294 Advanced Mode Use the Advanced Mode tab to scan by specifying the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, and other settings.
  • Page 295: Starting Scangear (Scanner Driver)

    Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning. Start ScanGear from IJ Scan Utility or other applications. Note • If you have more than one scanner or have a network compatible model and changed the connection from USB connection to network connection, set up the network environment.
  • Page 296: Scanning In Basic Mode

    Scanning in Basic Mode Use the Basic Mode tab to scan easily by following these simple on-screen steps. To scan multiple documents at one time from the Platen, see Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver). When scanning from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), preview is not available. Important •...
  • Page 297 Important • Some applications do not support continuous scanning from the ADF. For details, see 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 298 Note • Colors are adjusted based on the document type selected in Select Source. 4. Set Destination. Note • Skip ahead to Step 7 if an ADF option is selected in Select Source. 5. Set Output Size. Output size options vary with the selected Destination. 6.
  • Page 299: Scangear (Scanner Driver) Screens

    ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Basic Mode Tab Advanced Mode Tab...
  • Page 300: Basic Mode Tab

    Basic Mode Tab Use the Basic Mode tab to scan easily by following these simple 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 •...
  • Page 301 Document (Color) ADF Duplex (only for models supporting ADF duplex scanning) Scan both sides of documents from the ADF in color. Document (Grayscale) ADF Duplex (only for models supporting ADF duplex scanning) Scan both sides of documents from the ADF in black and white. Important •...
  • Page 302 "OCR software" is software that converts text scanned as an image into text data that can be edited in word processors and other programs. Output Size Select an output size. Output size options vary by the item selected in Destination. Flexible Adjust the cropping frames (scan areas) freely.
  • Page 303 Deleting: Select the output size you want to delete in Output Size List, and then click Delete. Click Save to save the items listed in Output Size List. Important • Predefined output sizes such as A4 and 1024 x 768 pixels cannot be deleted. Note •...
  • Page 304 Correct gutter shadow Corrects shadows that appear between pages when scanning open booklets. Important • Be sure to see Gutter Shadow Correction for precautions and other information on using this function. Color Pattern... Adjust the image's overall color. Correct colors that have faded due to colorcast or other reasons and reproduce natural colors while previewing color changes.
  • Page 305 • The image returns to its original state when you preview again. (Rotate Right) Rotates the preview image 90 degrees clockwise. • The result will be reflected in the scanned image. • The image returns to its original state when you preview again. (Auto Crop) Displays and adjusts the cropping frame automatically to the size of the document displayed in the Preview area.
  • Page 306 When (Thumbnail) is displayed on Toolbar: Cropping frames are specified according to the document size, and thumbnails of scanned images appear. Only the images with the checkbox selected will be scanned. Note • When multiple images are previewed, different outlines indicate different selection status. Focus Frame (thick blue outline): The displayed settings will be applied.
  • Page 307 Note • Create cropping frame(s) on the displayed image. In thumbnail view, one cropping frame can be created per image. In whole image view, multiple cropping frames can be created. Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear) Related Topic Scanning in Basic Mode...
  • Page 308: 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 Important...
  • Page 309 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 310 Note • Zoom rescans the document and displays high-resolution image in Preview. • (Enlarge/Reduce) on the Toolbar zooms in on the preview image quickly. However, the resolution of the displayed image will be low. Preview Performs a trial scan. Scan Starts scanning.
  • Page 311 In thumbnail view: In whole image view: (Thumbnail) / (Whole Image) Switches the view in the Preview area. (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.
  • Page 312 (Uncheck All Frames) Available when two or more frames are displayed. Deselects the checkboxes of the images in thumbnail view. (Select All Frames) Available when two or more frames are displayed. Selects the images in thumbnail view and outlines them in blue. (Select All Cropping Frames) Available when two or more cropping frames are specified.
  • Page 313 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. To select multiple images, click them while pressing the Ctrl key.
  • Page 314: 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 315 • When scanning Platen size images into Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), click Custom Insert in the Insert Picture from Scanner or Camera screen. Otherwise, images may not be scanned correctly. • When scanning images into Microsoft Office 2007/Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), use Microsoft Clip Organizer.
  • Page 316: Scanning Tips

    Scanning Tips Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) Network Scan Settings IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2 Menu and Setting Screen...
  • Page 317: Positioning Originals (Scanning From Computer)

    Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) This section describes how to load originals on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder) for scanning. If items are not placed correctly they may not be scanned correctly. Important • Be sure to observe the following when loading the original on the platen. Failure to observe the following may cause the scanner to malfunction or the platen glass to break.
  • Page 318 Important Important • Large items (such as A4 size photos) that cannot be • For the portions in which items cannot be scan- placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of ned, see Loading Originals. the platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a for- mat other than PDF, scan by specifying the data format.
  • Page 319 2. Open document tray (A). 3. Slide the paper guides (B) all the way out. 4. Load document with side to scan facing up in document tray. Insert the document until it stops. 5. Adjust document guide (B) to match width of document. Do not slide the document guide too hard against the document.
  • Page 320: Network Scan Settings

    • If the icon is not displayed in the notification area on the desktop, follow the procedure below to start. Windows 10: From the Start menu, click (All apps >) Canon Utilities > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2. Windows 8.1:...
  • Page 321 Search charm, then search for "IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2". Windows 7: From the Start menu, click All Programs > Canon Utilities > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2 > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2. The icon appears in the notification area on the desktop, and the Scan-from-PC Settings screen appears.
  • Page 322 • If the icon is not displayed in the notification area on the desktop, follow the procedure below to start. Windows 10: From the Start menu, click (All apps >) Canon Utilities > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2. Windows 8.1: Click IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2 on the Start screen.
  • Page 323 4. Select your scanner or printer from Scanners and click OK. Select the MAC address of your scanner or printer. Note • When multiple scanners are connected via a network, you can select up to three scanners. 5. In the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, click OK. Note •...
  • Page 324: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Cannot Find Printer on Network Cannot Find Printer while Using Wi-Fi Network Key (Password) Unknown Network Cannot Print or Connect For other questions about network, click here. Printer Does Not Print Printouts Are Blank/Blurry or Fuzzy/Streaks or Lines Printout Results Are Unsatisfactory Print List of Support Code for Error (Paper Jams)
  • Page 325 Scanning Problems Scan Results Are Unsatisfactory Cannot Print/Scan from Smartphone/Tablet Cannot Set Correctly (Network) Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Setup (Windows) Cannot Find Printer while Using Wi-Fi Cannot Find Printer while Using Wired LAN Printer Suddenly Stopped Working for Some Reason Network Key (Password) Unknown Forgot Administrator Password of Printer Printer Cannot Be Used After Replacing Wireless Router or Changed Router Settings...
  • Page 326: Network Settings And Common Problems

    Network Settings and Common Problems Here are frequently asked questions on network. Select a connection method you are using, or you want to use. Wireless LAN Wireless Direct Wired LAN Wireless LAN Cannot Find Printer Cannot Find Printer while Using Wi-Fi Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Setup (Windows) Cannot Proceed beyond Printer Connection Screen Printer is Not Found by Printer Find Screen of Setup...
  • Page 327 Cannot Connect Smartphone/Tablet to Wireless Router Checking Wireless Router Network Name (SSID) for Smartphone/Tablet Setting Up Using Smartphone/Tablet Cannot Print/Scan from Smartphone/Tablet Downloading Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY Problems while Using Printer Message Appears on Computer During Setup Printer Prints Slowly Wireless Direct...
  • Page 328 LAN Setting Tips/Changing LAN Settings Forgot Administrator Password of Printer Checking Network Information Restoring to Factory Defaults Default Network Settings Connects to Another Computer via LAN/Changes from USB to LAN Connection Printing Network Settings Reconfiguration Method of LAN Connection/Reconfiguration Method of Wi-Fi Connection Checking Status Code Problems while Using Printer Message Appears on Computer During Setup...
  • Page 329: Network Communication Problems

    Network Communication Problems Cannot Find Printer on Network Network Connection Problems Other Network Problems...
  • Page 330: Cannot Find Printer On Network

    Cannot Find Printer on Network While performing printer setup: Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Setup (Windows) Cannot Proceed beyond Printer Connection Screen While using printer: Cannot Find Printer while Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 331: Cannot Find Printer On Check Printer Settings Screen During Setup (Windows)

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Setup (Windows) If the printer cannot be found and the Check Printer Settings screen appears after searching the printer by Automatic search on the Search for Printers screen during driver setup, click Redetect and search for the printer again by the IP address on the Search for Printers screen.
  • Page 332: Power Status

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wi-Fi Setup (Windows)-Checking Power Status Are printer and network device (router, etc.) turned on? Make sure the printer is turned on. Checking that Power Is On Make sure network device (router, etc.) is turned on. If printer or network device is off: Turn on printer or network device.
  • Page 333: Pc Network Connection

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wi-Fi Setup (Windows)-Checking PC Network Connection Can you view any web pages on your computer? Make sure the computer and network device (router, etc.) are configured and the computer is connected to the network.
  • Page 334: Printer's Wi-Fi Settings

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wi-Fi Setup (Windows)-Checking Printer's Wi-Fi Settings Is printer set to allow wireless communication? Make sure the icon is displayed on the LCD when the mode button is pressed. If icon is not displayed: The printer is not set to allow wireless communication.
  • Page 335: Wi-Fi Environment

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wi-Fi Setup (Windows)-Checking Wi-Fi Environment Is the printer connected to the wireless router? Use the icon on the LCD when the mode button is pressed to make sure the printer is connected to the wireless router.
  • Page 336 Printing Network Settings For details, see the instruction manual supplied with the wireless router or contact the manufacturer. After taking measures above, click Redetect on the Check Printer Settings screen to redetect the printer. If the printer is found, follow the instructions on the screen to continue to set up network communication. If the printer cannot be detected, the printer is not connected to the wireless router.
  • Page 337: Printer's Ip Address

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wi-Fi Setup (Windows)-Checking Printer's IP Address Is printer's IP address specified correctly? If printer's IP address is not specified correctly, the printer may not be found. Make sure whether printer's IP address is not used for another device. To check the printer's IP address, print out the network settings information.
  • Page 338: Security Software Settings

    • If a firewall message appears: If a firewall message appears warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network, set the security software to allow access. After allowing the software to access, click Redetect on the Check Printer Settings screen to redetect the printer.
  • Page 339: Wireless Router Settings

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wi-Fi Setup (Windows)-Checking Wireless Router Settings Check wireless router settings. Check wireless router network connection settings, such as IP address filtering, MAC address filtering, encryption key, and DHCP function. Make sure the same radio channel is assigned to the printer and the wireless router. To check the settings of the wireless router, see the instruction manual supplied with the wireless router or contact the manufacturer.
  • Page 340: Checking Lan Cable And Router

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wired LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking LAN Cable and Router Is LAN cable connected, and are printer and router on? Make sure the LAN cable is connected. Make sure the printer is turned on. Checking that Power Is On Make sure the router is turned on.
  • Page 341: Checking Pc Network Connection

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wired LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking PC Network Connection Can you view any web pages on your computer? Make sure the computer and network device (router, etc.) are configured and the computer is connected to the network.
  • Page 342: Cannot Find Printer On Check Printer Settings Screen During Wired Lan Setup (Windows)-Checking Printer's Wired Lan Settings

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wired LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Printer's Wired LAN Settings Is printer set to allow wired communication? Make sure the icon is displayed on the LCD when the mode button is pressed. If icon is not displayed: The printer is not set to allow wired communication.
  • Page 343: Checking Printer's Ip Address

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wired LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Printer's IP Address Is printer's IP address specified correctly? If printer's IP address is not specified correctly, the printer may not be found. Make sure whether printer's IP address is not used for another device.
  • Page 344: Cannot Find Printer On Check Printer Settings Screen During Wired Lan Setup (Windows)-Checking Security Software Settings

    • If a firewall message appears: If a firewall message appears warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network, set the security software to allow access. After allowing the software to access, click Redetect on the Check Printer Settings screen to redetect the printer.
  • Page 345: Checking Router Settings

    Cannot Find Printer on Check Printer Settings Screen During Wired LAN Setup (Windows)-Checking Router Settings Check router settings. Check router network connection settings such as IP address filtering, MAC address filtering, and DHCP function. For more on checking the settings of the router, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the router or contact its manufacturer.
  • Page 346: Cannot Proceed Beyond Printer Connection Screen

    Cannot Proceed beyond Printer Connection Screen If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, check the following. Make sure USB cable is securely plugged in to printer and computer. Check1 Connect the printer and the computer using a USB cable as the illustration below. The USB port is located at the back of the printer.
  • Page 347 5. Click here and perform setup.
  • Page 348: Cannot Find Printer While Using Wi-Fi

    Cannot Find Printer while Using Wi-Fi Make sure printer is turned on. Check1 If not, make sure the printer is securely plugged in and press ON button to turn on. The ON lamp flashes while the printer is initializing. Wait until the ON lamp stops flashing and remains lit. Check the icon on LCD.
  • Page 349 Select the link below to download IJ Network Device Setup Utility and install it. Checking Printer Connection Status Using IJ Network Device Setup Utility See below for starting up IJ Network Device Setup Utility. Starting Up IJ Network Device Setup Utility Make sure the printer is not placed too far away from the wireless router.
  • Page 350 Make sure security software's firewall is off. Check9 If your security software's firewall is on, a message may appear warning you that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If this warning message appears, set security software to always allow access.
  • Page 351: Network Connection Problems

    Network Connection Problems Printer Suddenly Stopped Working for Some Reason Network Key (Password) Unknown Printer Cannot Be Used After Replacing Wireless Router or Changed Router Settings...
  • Page 352: Printer Suddenly Stopped Working For Some Reason

    Printer Suddenly Stopped Working for Some Reason Cannot Connect to a Printer after Network Configuration Changes Cannot Connect to a Printer via Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Cannot Connect to a Printer through Wireless Direct Cannot Connect to a Printer via Wired LAN Cannot Print/Scan through Network Cannot Connect to a Printer after Network Configuration Changes It may take a while for the computer to obtain an IP address, or you may need to restart your computer.
  • Page 353 To check the settings of the wireless router, refer to the instruction manual provided with it or contact its manufacturer. Note • Use 2.4 GHz frequency band to connect to a wireless router. Match the network name (SSID) set for the printer with that for 2.4 GHz frequency band of the wireless router.
  • Page 354 Make sure security software's firewall is off. Check9 If your security software's firewall is on, a message may appear warning you that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If this warning message appears, set security software to always allow access.
  • Page 355 Check the destination on your device. For details, refer to your device's instruction manual or visit the manufacturer's website. To check the network name (SSID) for Wireless Direct specified for the printer, display it using the operation panel of the printer or print out the network setting information of the printer. •...
  • Page 356 If the problem is not resolved, click here and redo setup. Cannot Print/Scan through Network Make sure the computer is connected to the wireless router. Check1 For more on how to check the computer settings or connection status, see your computer instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.
  • Page 357: Network Key (Password) Unknown

    Network Key (Password) Unknown WPA/WPA2 or WEP Key Set for Wireless Router Unknown, Cannot Connect Setting an Encryption Key WPA/WPA2 or WEP Key Set for Wireless Router Unknown, Cannot Connect For more on setting up a wireless router, see the instruction manual provided with the wireless router or contact its manufacturer.
  • Page 358 Either TKIP (basic encryption) or AES (secure encryption) is selected automatically as the dynamic encryption method. For details, see If WPA/WPA2 Details Screen Appears. Note • This printer supports WPA/WPA2-PSK (WPA/WPA2-Personal) and WPA2-PSK (WPA2- Personal). • Using WEP The length or format of the Wi-Fi password and authentication method must be identical among the wireless router, the printer, and your computer.
  • Page 359: Printer Cannot Be Used After Replacing Wireless Router Or Changed Router Settings

    Printer Cannot Be Used After Replacing Wireless Router or Changed Router Settings When you replace a wireless router, redo the network setup for the printer according to the replaced one. Click here and perform setup. Note • IJ Network Device Setup Utility allows you to diagnose and repair the network status. Select the link below to download IJ Network Device Setup Utility and install it.
  • Page 360 For details, see Setting an Encryption Key. With Encryption On, Cannot Communicate with Printer After Changing Encryption Type at Wireless Router If you change the encryption type for the printer and it subsequently cannot communicate with the computer, make sure the encryption type for the computer and the wireless router matches the type set for the printer.
  • Page 361: Other Network Problems

    Other Network Problems Checking Network Information Restoring to Factory Defaults...
  • Page 362: Checking Network Information

    Printing Network Settings For Windows, you can check the network setting information on the computer screen. Canon IJ Network Device Setup Utility Screen Checking Computer IP Address or MAC Address To check the IP Address or MAC address of your computer, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 363 In Windows 10, right-click Start and select Command Prompt. In Windows 8.1, select Command Prompt from the Start screen. If Command Prompt is not displayed on the Start screen, select the Search charm and search for "Command Prompt". In Windows 7, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. 2.
  • Page 364: Restoring To Factory Defaults

    Restoring to Factory Defaults Important • Initialization erases all network settings on the printer, making printing/scanning operation from a computer over a network impossible. To use the printer over a network again after restoring it to the factory defaults, click here and redo setup. Initialize the network setting using the printer's operation panel.
  • Page 365: Problems While Printing/Scanning From Smartphone/Tablet

    Problems while Printing/Scanning from Smartphone/Tablet Cannot Print/Scan from Smartphone/Tablet...
  • Page 366: 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 printer. Check the cause of your problem according to the connection method. Cannot Communicate with Printer over Wireless LAN Cannot Communicate with Printer while It Is in Wireless Direct Note •...
  • Page 367 Printing Network Settings Note • IJ Network Device Setup Utility allows you to diagnose and repair the network status. Select the link below to download IJ Network Device Setup Utility and install it. Checking Printer Connection Status Using IJ Network Device Setup Utility See below for starting up IJ Network Device Setup Utility.
  • Page 368 Cannot Communicate with Printer while It Is in Wireless Direct If your smartphone/tablet cannot communicate with the printer in the Wireless Direct, check the following. Check the power status of printer and other devices (smartphone or tablet). Check1 Turn on the printer or devices. If the power is already turned on, cycle the power switch.
  • Page 369 If the distance between the printer and device is too far, wireless communication becomes poor. Place the printer and device close to each other. Make sure 5 devices are already connected. Check7 Wireless Direct does not allow more than 5 devices to be connected.
  • Page 370: Printing Problems

    Printing Problems Printer Does Not Print Ink Does Not Come Out Ink Runs Out Fast Printer Does Not Pick up or Feed the Paper/"No Paper" Error Printout Results Are Unsatisfactory...
  • Page 371: Printer Does Not Print

    Printer Does Not Print Make sure printer is turned on. Check1 If not, make sure the printer is securely plugged in and press ON button to turn on. The ON lamp flashes while the printer is initializing. Wait until the ON lamp stops flashing and remains lit. Note •...
  • Page 372 Check7 The printer will not print properly if you are using a printer driver for a different printer. Make sure "Canon XXX series" (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected in the Print dialog box. Note • If multiple printers are registered to your computer, set your printer as default printer to make the one selected by default.
  • Page 373: Ink Does Not Come Out

    Ink Does Not Come Out Although some air may enter the ink tube, it is not a malfunction. No problem if the nozzle check pattern is printed correctly. Make sure joint button is not lifted up. Check1 Push the print head locking cover to make sure the print head is installed properly. Next, push the joint button firmly to the end.
  • Page 374 Clean the print head deeply. Step3 After cleaning the print head deeply, print the nozzle check pattern and check the result. • From the printer: Deep Print Head Cleaning • From the computer: Clean the print head deeply If it does not improve, turn off the printer, wait for more than 24 hours, and go to the next step. Clean the print head deeply again.
  • Page 375: Ink Runs Out Fast

    Ink Runs Out Fast After you refill the ink tank, the printer takes in ink from the ink tank and ink flows into the printer. Ink may seem to run out fast due to this procedure.
  • Page 376: Printer Does Not Pick Up Or Feed The Paper/"No Paper" Error

    Printer Does Not Pick up or Feed the Paper/"No Paper" Error Make sure paper is loaded. Check1 Loading Paper When loading paper, consider the following. Check2 • When loading two or more sheets of paper, align the edges of the sheets before loading the paper. •...
  • Page 377 If the paper tears in the rear tray, see List of Support Code for Error (Paper Jams) to remove it. If there are any foreign objects in the rear tray, be sure to turn off the printer, unplug it from the power supply, then remove the foreign object.
  • Page 378 Check9 Rear View for the positions of the transport unit cover and the rear cover. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
  • Page 379: Printout Results Are Unsatisfactory

    Printout Results Are Unsatisfactory If the print results are unsatisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned/distorted lines, or uneven color, check the paper and print quality settings first. Do page size and media type settings match size and type of loaded paper? Check1 If these settings do not match, it is not possible to obtain the proper result.
  • Page 380: Printouts Are Blank/Blurry Or Fuzzy/Streaks Or Lines

    Printouts Are Blank/Blurry or Fuzzy/Streaks or Lines Although some air may enter the ink tube, it is not a malfunction. No problem if the nozzle check pattern is printed correctly. Make sure joint button is not lifted up. Check1 Push the print head locking cover to make sure the print head is installed properly. Next, push the joint button firmly to the end.
  • Page 381 If the pattern is not printed correctly, go to the next step. Clean the print head. Step2 After cleaning the print head, print the nozzle check pattern and check the result. • From the printer: Cleaning the Print Head • From the computer: Clean the print head If it does not improve, clean the print head again.
  • Page 382 When you load paper on the rear tray, load paper with the printable side facing up. When you load paper in the cassette, load paper with the printable side facing down. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side. •...
  • Page 383: Colors Are Unclear

    Colors Are Unclear Although some air may enter the ink tube, it is not a malfunction. No problem if the nozzle check pattern is printed correctly. Make sure joint button is not lifted up. Check1 Push the print head locking cover to make sure the print head is installed properly. Next, push the joint button firmly to the end.
  • Page 384 • From the computer: Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern If the pattern is not printed correctly, go to the next step. Clean the print head. Step2 After cleaning the print head, print the nozzle check pattern and check the result. •...
  • Page 385: Lines Are Misaligned/Distorted

    Lines Are Misaligned/Distorted Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Printout Results Are Unsatisfactory Perform print head alignment. Check2 If printed lines are misaligned/distorted or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Aligning the Print Head Note •...
  • Page 386: Paper Is Smudged / Printed Surface Is Scratched

    Paper Is Smudged / Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged Smudged Edges Smudged Surface Printed Surface Is Scratched Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Printout Results Are Unsatisfactory Check paper type. Check2 Make sure you are using the right paper for what you are printing. Supported Media Types Correct curl before loading paper.
  • Page 387 1. Roll up paper in opposite direction to paper curl as shown below. 2. Check that paper is now flat. We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Note • Depending on paper type, the paper may smudge or may not feed properly even if it is not curled inward. Follow the instructions below to curl the paper outward up to 0.1 in.
  • Page 388 2. Open Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. Opening the Maintenance Tool (Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool) 3. Select Custom Settings. 4. Select Prevents paper abrasion check box and select OK. 5. Check message and select OK. If intensity is set high, reduce intensity setting and try printing again.
  • Page 389 1. Check that printer is turned on. 2. Open Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. Opening the Maintenance Tool (Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool) 3. Select Custom Settings. 4. Drag Ink Drying Wait Time slide bar to set the wait time and select OK.
  • Page 390: Scanning Problems (Windows)

    Scanning Problems (Windows) Scanning Problems...
  • Page 391: Scanning Problems

    Scanning Problems Scanner Does Not Work ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start...
  • Page 392: 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 393: Scangear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start

    ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Make sure MP Drivers is installed. Check 1 If not installed, install MP Drivers from the Setup CD-ROM or our website. Select your scanner or printer on the application's menu. Check 2 Important • If your scanner or printer name is displayed multiple times, select the one that does not include WIA. Note •...
  • Page 394: Mechanical Problems

    Mechanical Problems Printer Does Not Turn On Printer Turns Off Unexpectedly or Repeatedly USB Connection Problems Cannot Communicate with Printer via USB Wrong Language Appears in LCD...
  • Page 395: Printer Does Not Turn On

    Unplug printer, leave it for at least 2 minutes, and then plug it back in and turn Check3 on again. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
  • Page 396: Printer Turns Off Unexpectedly Or Repeatedly

    The setting to shut off the power automatically is disabled. • To disable the setting from the computer: For Windows, use Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool or ScanGear (scanner driver) to disable the setting. Follow the procedure below to disable the setting using Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool.
  • Page 397 Note • See below for details on how to disable the setting from ScanGear (scanner driver). Scanner Tab...
  • Page 398: Usb Connection Problems

    USB Connection Problems Make sure of the checking item below when you find one of the followings. • Printing/Scanning is slow. • Hi-Speed USB connection does not work. • A message such as "This device can perform faster" appears. (Windows) Note •...
  • Page 399: Cannot Communicate With Printer Via Usb

    Cannot Communicate with Printer via USB Make sure printer is turned on. Check1 Connect USB cable properly. Check2 As the illustration below, the USB port is at the back of the printer. Important • Connect the "Type-B" terminal to the printer with the notched side facing UP. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB cable.
  • Page 400: Wrong Language Appears In Lcd

    Wrong Language Appears in LCD Follow the instructions below to select your language. 1. Press Setup button and wait a little. 2. Press button once and press OK button. 3. Press button 3 times and press OK button. 4. Use button to select language for LCD and press OK button.
  • Page 401: Installation And Download Problems

    Installation and Download Problems Failed to MP Drivers Installation (Windows) Updating MP Drivers in Network Environment (Windows)
  • Page 402: Failed To Mp Drivers Installation (Windows)

    Failed to MP Drivers Installation (Windows) If you cannot get past the Printer Connection screen: Other cases: If you cannot get past the Printer Connection screen: Cannot Proceed beyond Printer Connection Screen Other cases: If the MP Drivers were not installed correctly, uninstall the MP Drivers, restart your computer, and then reinstall the MP Drivers.
  • Page 403: Updating Mp Drivers In Network Environment (Windows)

    Updating MP Drivers in Network Environment (Windows) Download the latest MP Drivers. Download the latest MP Drivers for your model on the download page of the Canon website. Uninstall the existing MP Drivers and follow the installation instructions to install the latest MP Drivers that you downloaded.
  • Page 404: Errors And Messages

    Errors and Messages Four-Digit Alphanumeric Characters Appear on LCD When Error Occurred Message (Support Code) Appears...
  • Page 405: Four-Digit Alphanumeric Characters Appear On Lcd

    Four-Digit Alphanumeric Characters Appear on LCD A message appears on the printer's LCD or your computer screen. Some errors may display four-digit alphanumeric characters along with the error message. The characters represent a "support code" (error number). For details on each support code, see List of Support Code for Error.
  • Page 406: When Error Occurred

    When Error Occurred If an error occurs in printing, for example if the paper runs out or jams, a troubleshooting message appears automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. When an error occurs, a message is displayed on the computer or on the printer. For some errors, a support code (error number) is also displayed.
  • Page 407: Message (Support Code) Appears

    Message (Support Code) Appears This section describes some of the messages that may appear. Note • A support code (error number) is displayed for some errors. For details on errors that have support code, see List of Support Code for Error.
  • Page 408 Check3 Uninstall the MP Drivers following the procedure described in Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers and reinstall them from the Setup CD-ROM or the Canon website. When printer is connected to your computer with a USB cable, check device Check4 status from your computer.
  • Page 409 • "Printer driver could not be found" Uninstall the MP Drivers following the procedure described in Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers and reinstall them from the Setup CD-ROM or the Canon website. • "Could not print Application name - File name"...
  • Page 410: List Of Support Code For Error

    List of Support Code for Error Support code appears on the printer's LCD and your computer screen when errors occur. A "support code" is an error number, and appears along with an error message. When an error occurs, check the support code displayed on the printer's LCD and computer screen and take the appropriate action in response.
  • Page 411 • 6000 to 6ZZZ 6000 6001 6004 6500 6800 6801 6830 6831 6832 6833 6900 6901 6902 6910 6911 6920 6921 6930 6931 6932 6933 6936 6937 6938 6940 6941 6942 6943 6944 6945 6946 6A80 6A81 6D01 • 7000 to 7ZZZ 7500 7600 7700 7800 •...
  • Page 412: List Of Support Code For Error (Paper Jams)

    List of Support Code for Error (Paper Jams) If paper jams, remove it following the appropriate procedure as shown below. • If you can see the jammed paper at the paper output slot or the rear tray: 1300 • If you cannot see the jammed paper at the paper output slot or the rear tray: ◦...
  • Page 413 1300 Cause Paper is jammed when feeding paper from rear tray. What to Do If the paper fed from the rear tray is jammed, remove the jammed paper from the paper output slot or from the rear tray following the instructions below. 1.
  • Page 414 Note • When reloading the paper, make sure you are using suitable paper and loading it correctly. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
  • Page 415 1303 Cause Paper is jammed when feeding paper from cassette. What to Do 1. Remove jammed paper. • If the paper is jammed at the paper output slot: 1300 • If the paper is jammed inside the printer: Paper Is Jammed inside Printer •...
  • Page 416 If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out. • When transporting the printer for repairing it, see Repairing Your Printer.
  • Page 417 1304 Cause Paper is jammed when performing automatic duplex printing. What to Do 1. Remove jammed paper. • If the paper is jammed at the paper output slot: 1300 • If the paper is jammed inside the printer: Paper Is Jammed inside Printer •...
  • Page 418 The printer resumes printing. Reprint the page you were printing if it was not printed properly due to the paper jam. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
  • Page 419 1313 Cause Paper is jammed as printer pulled in printed paper. What to Do If the paper is jammed as the printer pulled in the printed paper, try to remove the paper from the following locations. • Paper output slot 1300 •...
  • Page 420: Paper Is Jammed Inside Printer

    Paper Is Jammed inside Printer If the jammed paper tears and you cannot remove the paper from the paper output slot / the feed slot of the cassette / the rear tray, or if the jammed paper remains inside the printer, remove the paper following the instructions below.
  • Page 421 4. Hold jammed paper firmly in both hands. If the paper is rolled up, pull out it. 5. Slowly pull out paper, so as not to tear it. Pull out the paper at an angle of about 45 degrees.
  • Page 422 Check the printer again for any remaining bits of paper. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
  • Page 423 Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out. • When transporting the printer for repairing it, see Repairing Your Printer.
  • Page 424: Removing Jammed Paper From Rear Side

    Removing Jammed Paper from Rear Side Note • If paper becomes jammed during printing and you need to turn off the printer to remove it, press the printer's Stop button to stop the printing before you turn off the printer. 1.
  • Page 425 5. Slowly pull out paper. Note • Do not touch the inner parts of the printer. If you were not able to remove the paper in this step, detach the transport unit cover and remove the paper by following these steps. 1.
  • Page 426 2. Slowly pull out paper. Note • Do not touch the inner parts of the printer. 3. Make sure all jammed paper is removed. 4. Attach transport unit cover. Insert the transport unit cover slowly all the way into printer and take down the transport unit cover.
  • Page 427 6. Attach rear cover. Insert the projections of the right side of the rear cover into the printer, and then push the left side of the rear cover until it is closed completely.
  • Page 428 • Before printing, open the operation panel, pull out the paper output tray, and then open the output tray extension. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important •...
  • Page 429 1000 Cause Possible causes include the following. • There is no paper in the rear tray. • Paper is not loaded in the rear tray properly. What to Do Take the corresponding actions below. • Load paper in the rear tray. Loading Paper in the Rear Tray •...
  • Page 430: Paper Is Not In The Cassette (1003)

    Paper is Not in the Cassette (1003) Cause Possible causes include the following. • There is no paper in the cassette. • Paper is not loaded in the cassette properly. What to Do Take the corresponding actions below. • Load paper in the cassette. Loading Paper in the Cassette Note •...
  • Page 431 1200 Cause Scanning unit / cover is open. What to Do Close the scanning unit / cover and wait for a while. Do not forget to close it, such as after refilling ink tank.
  • Page 432 If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Replace the FINE cartridge with a new one. If this still does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
  • Page 433 1485 Cause Appropriate ink cartridge is not installed. What to Do Printing cannot be executed because the ink cartridge is not compatible with this printer. Install the appropriate ink cartridge. If you want to cancel printing, press the printer's Stop button.
  • Page 434 Optional FINE cartridge cannot be recognized. What to Do Replace the FINE cartridge. If the error is not resolved, the FINE cartridge may be damaged. Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
  • Page 435 If you want to continue printing without this function, press the printer's Stop button for at least 5 seconds. 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.
  • Page 436 1688 Cause Color ink has run out. What to Do Replace the ink cartridge and close the scanning unit (cover). If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the printer's Stop button for at least 5 seconds with the ink cartridge installed.
  • Page 437 Cause Ink absorber is almost full. What to Do Press the printer's OK button to continue printing. Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
  • Page 438 Shipping Tape etc. Are Still Attached (1890) Cause Shipping tape or protective material may still be attached to print head holder. What to Do Open the scanning unit / cover and make sure that shipping tape and protective material have been removed from the print head holder.
  • Page 439 4103 Cause Cannot perform printing with current print settings. What to Do Press the printer's Stop button to cancel printing. Then change the print settings and retry printing.
  • Page 440 Turn off the printer and unplug it. Plug in the printer again and turn it back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
  • Page 441 Turn off the printer and unplug it. Plug in the printer again and turn it back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
  • Page 442 If you soil or scratch this part by touching it with paper or your hand, it could damage the printer. Turn the printer back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important •...
  • Page 443 • From the operation panel of the printer: How to Perform Ink Flush If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
  • Page 444 Cause Printer error has occurred. What to Do Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out. • When transporting the printer for repairing it, see Repairing Your Printer.
  • Page 445 Cause Printer error has occurred. What to Do Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out. • When transporting the printer for repairing it, see Repairing Your Printer.
  • Page 446 Turn off printer and unplug it. Plug in the printer again and turn it back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
  • Page 447 Turn off printer and unplug it. Plug in the printer again and turn it back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.

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