Canon PIXMA MG4200 Series On-Screen Manual
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Overview of the Machine
(Including Proper Care and Setting
Changes)
How to Use the On-Screen Manuals,
Printing Procedures
Before Using Your Product
MC-6699-V1.10

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  • Page 1 Overview of the Machine (Including Proper Care and Setting Changes) How to Use the On-Screen Manuals, Printing Procedures Before Using Your Product MC-6699-V1.10...
  • Page 2 Home Copying Copying Making Copies Basic Displaying the Preview Screen Setting Items Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Two-Sided Copying About Special copy Menu Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page Copying Thick Originals Such as Books Copying without Borders Copying Photos...
  • Page 3 Before uninstalling the on-screen manuals, exit all on-screen manuals that are opening. From the Go menu of Finder, choose Applications Double-click the Canon Utilities folder and then the IJ Manual folder Delete the on-screen manual Drag the folder with the name of your model to the Trash.
  • Page 4 Home You Can Do the Following Useful Software Let's create various artworks by using images and videos You can also print and scan by performing simple operations Printing Photos from the Copying the Original Machine Copying Originals Using Various Functions Printing Photos Saved on a Memory Card...
  • Page 5 Printing with Web Service Printing Photo and Template Form with Web Service...
  • Page 6 Home How to Use the On-Screen Manuals, Printing Procedures How to Use the On-Screen Manuals, Printing Procedures Operating the On-Screen Manuals Printing the On-Screen Manuals Using Keywords to Find a Document Registering Documents to My Manual Symbols Used in This Document Trademarks and Licenses Uninstalling the On-Screen Manuals Page top...
  • Page 7 Home > How to Use the On-Screen Manuals, Printing Procedures > Operating the On-Screen Manuals Operating the On-Screen Manuals On-screen manuals operation (1) Click Back/Forward to return to the previously displayed explanation window or to advance the explanation window that was redisplayed. (2) Click Home to display the top page of the on-screen manual in the explanation window.
  • Page 8 When you click a document title displayed in the contents pane found to the left of the on-screen manual, the documents of that title are displayed in the explanation window on the right side. When you click found to the left of , the document titles found in the lower hierarchies are displayed.
  • Page 9 (1) Click the green characters to jump to the corresponding document. (2) The cursor jumps to the top of this document. Window Used in Operation Explanation This on-screen manual describes with a window displayed when the Mac OS X v10.7 is used. Page top...
  • Page 10 *CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM is a premium content service available exclusively to customers who use genuine Canon ink for all colors. To use this service, you must have My Image Garden installed on your computer. When My Image Garden is installed, Image Display also opens.
  • Page 11 Home > How to Use the On-Screen Manuals, Printing Procedures > Registering Documents to My Manual Registering Documents to My Manual Register frequently read documents as My Manual documents so that you can refer to those documents easily at any time. Display the document Display the document to be added to My Manual.
  • Page 12 displayed in the contents pane or click the explanation window. Then click Add to My Manual displayed in the shortcut menu. In the contents pane, select the document title that you want to add to My Manual, and then click Add to My Manual at the bottom left of the contents pane. Display My Manual When you double-click a document title displayed in List of My Manual or select a document title and press the Return key or Enter key, that document is displayed in the explanation window.
  • Page 13 Home Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Printing Does Not Start Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected Paper Jams An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD Search Each Function Problems with Network Communication Problems with Printing Problems with Printing Quality...
  • Page 14 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Appendix for Network Communication Appendix for Network Communication Restrictions Initial Values Set at Factory (Network) Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable Using the Card Slot over a Network About Technical Terms When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN...
  • Page 15 Home Overview of the Machine Overview of the Machine Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Machine LCD and Operation Panel Loading Paper / Originals Loading Paper Loading Originals Inserting the Memory Card Before Inserting the Memory Card Inserting the Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
  • Page 16 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Machine LCD and Operation Panel Page top...
  • Page 17 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals Loading Paper / Originals Loading Paper Loading Originals Page top...
  • Page 18 Home > Overview of the Machine > Inserting the Memory Card Inserting the Memory Card Before Inserting the Memory Card Inserting the Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Page top...
  • Page 19 Home > Overview of the Machine > Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Checking the Ink Status Page top...
  • Page 20 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Machine Page top...
  • Page 21 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Cleaning Inside the Machine Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer Page top...
  • Page 22 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer Page top...
  • Page 23 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Registering a Changed Printing Profile Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used Managing the Machine Power Reducing the Machine Noise Changing the Machine Operation Mode Page top...
  • Page 24 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Print settings LAN settings Device user settings Language selection Reset setting About ECO settings About Quiet setting...
  • Page 25 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer Page top...
  • Page 26 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication About Network Communication Changing and Confirming Network Settings Appendix for Network Communication Page top...
  • Page 27 > Changing and Confirming Network Settings Changing and Confirming Network Settings IJ Network Tool Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Canon IJ Network Tool Menus Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet Changing the WEP Detailed Settings Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings...
  • Page 28 Home > Overview of the Machine > Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality Useful Information about Ink Key Points to Successful Printing Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper Canceling a Print Job Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine Page top...
  • Page 29 Home Printing Printing Printing from a Computer Useful Software Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photo Data Using the Slide Show Function Using Other Printing Functions Using Web Service Printing Notice for Web Service Printing Printing Photos in Online Photo Album Downloading and Printing Template Forms...
  • Page 30 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer Printing from a Computer Useful Software Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) Page top...
  • Page 31 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) Printing with Easy Setup Basic Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Overview of the Printer Driver Updating the Printer Driver Page top...
  • Page 32 Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Updating the Printer Driver Updating the Printer Driver Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver Delete the Unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the Printer List Before Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver Page top...
  • Page 33 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photo Data Using the Slide Show Function Using Other Printing Functions Page top...
  • Page 34 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Photo Data Printing Photo Data Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card Basic About Advanced photo Menu Selecting and Printing Photos Printing Photo with Trimming Setting Items Using Useful Display Functions Page top...
  • Page 35 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using the Slide Show Function Using the Slide Show Function Printing Photo While Viewing the Slide Show Page top...
  • Page 36 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Other Printing Functions Using Other Printing Functions Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Documents (PDF File) Saved on a Memory Card Page top...
  • Page 37 Home > Printing > Using Web Service Printing Using Web Service Printing Notice for Web Service Printing Printing Photos in Online Photo Album Downloading and Printing Template Forms Settings for Web Service Page top...
  • Page 38 Home > How to Use the On-Screen Manuals, Printing Procedures > Printing the On-Screen Manuals Printing the On-Screen Manuals Click Print to display the print pane to the left of the on-screen manual. Note Click Print to close or display the print pane. The following four methods of printing are available: Print Current Document Print Selected Documents...
  • Page 39 Click Start Printing A message confirming the number of print pages is displayed. After you confirm the number of pages to be printed, and click Yes, a print dialog is displayed. Execute print Specify the necessary items, and click Print. The documents that are currently displayed are printed.
  • Page 40 Click Clear All to clear the check boxes of all document titles. Click Print Preview to display and check what the print results will look like before you actually print the document. Click Start Printing A message confirming the number of print pages is displayed. After you confirm the number of pages to be printed, and click Yes, a print dialog is displayed.
  • Page 41 Home Scanning Scanning Scanning from a Computer Scanning with IJ Scan Utility Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) Useful Information on Scanning IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Screens Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Forwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Basic Attaching the Scanned Data to E-mail Using the Operation Panel of the Machine...
  • Page 42 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer Scanning from a Computer Scanning with IJ Scan Utility Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) Useful Information on Scanning IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Screens Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Page top...
  • Page 43 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens General Notes (Scanner Driver)
  • Page 44 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Updating the Scanner Driver Updating the Scanner Driver Obtaining the Latest ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Deleting the Unnecessary ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Before Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page top...
  • Page 45 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Useful Information on Scanning Useful Information on Scanning Adjusting Cropping Frames Resolution Data Formats Color Matching Page top...
  • Page 46 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Screens IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Screens IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Menu and Setting Screen Page top...
  • Page 47 Home > Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Forwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Basic Attaching the Scanned Data to E-mail Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data on the Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Deleting Scanned Data on Memory Card Setting Items on the Operation Panel of the Machine...
  • Page 48 Home > How to Use the On-Screen Manuals, Printing Procedures > Symbols Used in This Document Symbols Used in This Document Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation. Caution Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
  • Page 49 Home > How to Use the On-Screen Manuals, Printing Procedures > Trademarks and Licenses Trademarks and Licenses Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
  • Page 50 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication Problems with Network Communication Problems with the Machine While Using with Network Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network Other Problems with Network Page top...
  • Page 51 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Problems with the Machine While Using with Network Problems with the Machine While Using with Network The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly Printing Speed Is Slow Cannot Use the Card Slot via Network Cannot Use the Machine on Replacing an Access Point or Changing Its settings Page top...
  • Page 52 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network Cannot Detect the Machine When Setting up Network Communication The Machine Cannot Be Detected in the Wireless LAN Page top...
  • Page 53 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Other Problems with Network Other Problems with Network Forgot an Access Point Name, SSID, or a Network Key The Message Is Displayed on the Computer Screen During Setup The Admin Password Set to the Machine Was Forgotten Checking Information about the Network How to Restore the Machine's Network Settings to Factory Default Page top...
  • Page 54 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Problems with Printing Printing Does Not Start Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Paper Jams Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Page top...
  • Page 55 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality Problems with Printing Quality Print Results Not Satisfactory Ink Is Not Ejected Page top...
  • Page 56 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning Problems with Scanning Problems with Scanning Scan Results Not Satisfactory Page top...
  • Page 57 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Problems with Scanning Problems with Scanning Scanner Does Not Work ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Cannot Scan Multiple Items at One Time Cannot Scan Properly with Auto Scan Slow Scanning Speed "There is not enough memory."...
  • Page 58 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scan Results Not Satisfactory Scan Results Not Satisfactory Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning from the Operation Panel Item Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Page top...
  • Page 59 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with the Machine Problems with the Machine The Machine Cannot Be Powered On The Machine Turns Off Unintendedly Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Cannot Communicate with the Machine with USB Connection LCD Cannot Be Seen At All An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Cannot Remove a Memory Card...
  • Page 60 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Installation/Downloading Problems with Installation/Downloading Cannot Install the Printer Driver Uninstalling IJ Network Tool/About IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Page top...
  • Page 61 Home > Troubleshooting > About Errors/Messages Displayed About Errors/Messages Displayed If an Error Occurs An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD Message Appears on the Computer Screen Page top...
  • Page 62 Home > How to Use the On-Screen Manuals, Printing Procedures > Using Keywords to Find a Document Using Keywords to Find a Document You can enter a keyword to search for a target document. All documents in the currently displayed on-screen manual are searched. Click Search The search pane is displayed to the left of the on-screen manual.
  • Page 63 Click Start Searching The search is started, and the titles of documents containing the keyword are displayed in the search results list. When you execute a search by entering multiple keywords, the search results are displayed as shown below. Documents Containing Perfect Match Documents containing the entire search character string (including spaces) exactly as entered (perfect match) Documents Containing All Keywords...
  • Page 64 Useful Functions Available on the Machine The following useful functions are available on the machine. Enjoy even more pleasant photography experience by utilizing various functions. Print Photos Easily Download Content Materials Upload Scanned Images to the Web Print without a Computer Print Photos Easily Using an Application Organize Images Easily In My Image Garden, you can register the names of people and events to photos.
  • Page 65 PREMIUM Contents can be downloaded easily via My Image Garden. Downloaded PREMIUM Contents can be printed directly with My Image Garden. To print downloaded PREMIUM Contents, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks/ink cartridges are installed for all colors on a supported printer.
  • Page 66 (such as Picasa Web Albums) while checking them in the printer screen. Web Template Form Print Canon offers various template forms including seasonal stationery and calendars on the web. You can download and print the template forms you want anytime, as much as you need, by operating the machine only.
  • Page 67: My Image Garden Guide

    Home > You Can Do the Following > Useful Software A001 Useful Software The following useful software can be used with the machine. My Image Garden Quick Menu My Image Garden My Image Garden is an application that allows you to utilize photos taken with digital cameras and other images saved on your computer, in many ways for various purposes.
  • Page 68 Note By default, Quick Menu starts automatically when you start up the computer. From the Go menu of Finder, select Applications, then double-click the Canon Utilities folder, Quick Menu folder, then Canon Quick Menu icon to start Quick Menu. If Image Display does not appear even when Quick Menu is started, click the (Start Image Display) icon.
  • Page 69 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Useful Software A002 Useful Software The following useful software can be used with the machine. My Image Garden Quick Menu My Image Garden My Image Garden is an application that allows you to utilize photos taken with digital cameras and other images saved on your computer, in many ways for various purposes.
  • Page 70 Note By default, Quick Menu starts automatically when you start up the computer. From the Go menu of Finder, select Applications, then double-click the Canon Utilities folder, Quick Menu folder, then Canon Quick Menu icon to start Quick Menu. If Image Display does not appear even when Quick Menu is started, click the (Start Image Display) icon.
  • Page 71 Online Storage Integration Function The machine can integrate with online storage services such as Evernote. Integration with Online Notetaking Service "Evernote" If an Evernote client application is installed on your computer, you can import scanned images into the application and upload them to the Evernote server. The uploaded images can be browsed from other computers, smartphones, etc.
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  • Page 73 Home > Overview of the Machine > Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality > Useful Information about Ink Useful Information about Ink How is ink used for various purposes other than printing? Ink may be used for purposes other than printing. Ink is not only used for printing, but also for cleaning the print head to maintain the optimal printing quality.
  • Page 74 Home > Overview of the Machine > Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality > Key Points to Successful Printing Key Points to Successful Printing Check the machine status before printing! Is the print head OK? If a print head nozzle is clogged, print will be faint and papers will be wasted. Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head.
  • Page 75 Home > Overview of the Machine > Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality > Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper If the media type setting is not the one for the loaded paper, printing results may not be satisfactory. After loading paper, be sure to select the appropriate media type setting for the loaded paper.
  • Page 76 Home > Overview of the Machine > Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality > Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Never press the ON button! If you press the ON button while printing is in progress, the print data sent from the computer queues in the machine and you may not be able to continue to print.
  • Page 77 Home > Overview of the Machine > Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality > Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the print head from drying or clogging. Always observe the following rules for optimal printing quality.
  • Page 78 Home > Overview of the Machine > Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality > Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine When relocating the machine, make sure of the following. Important When sending the machine for repair Pack the machine in a sturdy box so that it is placed with its bottom facing down, using sufficient protective material to ensure safe transport.
  • Page 79 Page top...
  • Page 80 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations > Main Components Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel Page top...
  • Page 81 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations > Main Components > Front View C001 Front View paper output support Extend to support ejected paper. paper output tray Printed paper is ejected. operation panel Use to change the settings of the machine or to operate it. Operation Panel LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Displays messages, menu items, and the operational status.
  • Page 82 Loading Envelopes front cover Open to load paper in the front tray. (10) paper support Extend to load paper in the front tray. (11) output tray extension Open to support ejected paper. (12) card slot Insert a memory card. Before Inserting the Memory Card (13) Access lamp Lights or flashes to indicate the memory card status.
  • Page 83 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations > Main Components > Rear View C002 Rear View transport unit Open to remove jammed paper. Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit power cord connector Plug in the supplied power cord.
  • Page 84 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations > Main Components > Inside View C011 Inside View ink cartridge lock lever Locks the FINE cartridge into place. FINE cartridge (ink cartridges) A replaceable cartridge that integrates print head and ink tank. FINE cartridge holder Install the FINE cartridge.
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  • Page 86 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations > Main Components > Operation Panel C012 Operation Panel * The Wi-Fi and Alarm lamps are shown lit in the illustration below for explanatory purposes. Function buttons Used to select menus on the HOME screen or select a function menu displayed at the bottom of the LCD.
  • Page 87 LCD and Operation Panel (11) OK button Finalizes the selection of a menu or setting item. Resolves an error when printing is in progress or resumes the machine's normal operation after removing jammed paper. Page top...
  • Page 88 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations > About the Power Supply of the Machine About the Power Supply of the Machine Confirming that the Power Is On Turning the Machine On and Off Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord Page top...
  • Page 89 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations > About the Power Supply of the Machine > Confirming that the Power Is On D015 Confirming that the Power Is On The POWER lamp is lit white when the machine is turned on. Even if the LCD is off, if the POWER lamp is lit, the machine is on.
  • Page 90 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations > About the Power Supply of the Machine > Turning the Machine On and Off D016 Turning the Machine On and Off Turning on the machine Press the ON button to turn on the machine. The POWER lamp flashes and then remains lit white.
  • Page 91 POWER lamp is off. Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord Note Auto power off feature You can set the machine to automatically turn off when no operations are performed or no print jobs are sent to the machine for a certain interval. This is the default setting. For details on how to change the auto power off setting, see below.
  • Page 92 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations > About the Power Supply of the Machine > Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord D017 Notice for 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.
  • Page 93 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations > LCD and Operation Panel C013 LCD and Operation Panel You can use the machine to print photos on a memory card, make copies, or scan originals without a computer.
  • Page 94 as a settings screen. The number of function menus and their contents vary depending on the screen. Check the function menus displayed at the bottom of the screen, then select the one desired. Example: Photo selection screen in Select photo print Press the left Function button to select Change view.
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  • Page 96 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Aligning the Print Head C102 Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
  • Page 97 Important Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet. Be careful not to get the print head alignment sheet dirty. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly. When the message "Did the patterns print correctly?" appears, confirm that the pattern is printed correctly, select Yes, then press the OK button.
  • Page 98 Close the document cover gently, then press the OK button. The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically. Important Do not open the document cover or move the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass until adjusting the print head position is complete.
  • Page 99 Home > Overview of the Machine > Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images It may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print, or use reproductions of the following documents. The list provided is non-exhaustive.
  • Page 100 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper Loading Envelopes Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Cannot Use Printing Area Page top...
  • Page 101 If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) to perform trial print, it can cause paper jams. Note We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use.
  • Page 102 Use the right paper guide to slide both paper guides all the way out. Load the paper in the center of the front tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING DOWN. Push the paper stack all the way to the back of the front tray. Slide the right paper guide to align the paper guides with both sides of the paper stack.
  • Page 103 Note Do not overload paper by stacking until the top of the stack touches the paper guides. Load small size paper, such as 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm), by pushing it in all the way to the back of the front tray.
  • Page 104 Important Be sure to open the paper output tray when printing. If not open, the machine cannot start printing. Note After loading paper Select the size and type of the loaded paper on the print settings screen of the operation panel or printer driver.
  • Page 105 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Loading Envelopes C023 Loading Envelopes You can load European DL and US #10 envelopes. The address is automatically rotated and printed according to the envelope's direction by specifying with the printer driver properly.
  • Page 106 Use the right paper guide to slide both paper guides all the way out. Load the envelopes in the center of the front tray WITH THE ADDRESS SIDE FACING DOWN. The folded flap of the envelope will be faced up on the left side. Rear side Address side Push the envelopes all the way to the back of the front tray.
  • Page 107 Note Do not overload envelopes by stacking until the top of the stack touches the paper guides. Open the output tray extension. Open the paper output tray. Open the paper output tray gently, and extend the paper output support. Important Be sure to open the paper output tray when printing.
  • Page 108 After loading envelopes Select the size and type of the loaded envelopes on the print settings screen of the printer driver. Page top...
  • Page 109 Media Types You Can Use Choose paper suitable for printing, for the best print results. Canon provides you various types of paper to enhance the fun of printing, such as stickers as well as papers for photo or document. We recommend the use of Canon genuine paper for printing your important photos.
  • Page 110 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g /m ) (except for Canon genuine paper) Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Canon genuine paper), as it could jam in the machine. Notes on Storing Paper Take out only the necessary number of paper from the package, just before printing.
  • Page 111 Plain Paper (including recycled paper) Envelopes 5 envelopes Canon Genuine Papers Note We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the paper output tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration (except for High Resolution Paper <HR-101N>).
  • Page 112 Photo Stickers <PS-101> 1 sheet *1 Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at the maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature or humidity). In such cases, reduce the number of paper you load at a time to less than half.
  • Page 113 Media Type Settings on the Operation Panel Commercially Available Papers Media Name Settings in Type Plain Paper (including recycled paper) Plain paper Canon Genuine Papers Paper for printing photos: Media Name <Model No.> Settings in Type Photo Paper Pro Platinum <PT-101> Pro Platinum Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use"...
  • Page 114 Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb (64 g /m Paper that is too thick (weighing more than 28 lb (105 g /m ), except for Canon genuine paper) Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when...
  • Page 115 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Printing Area Printing Area Printing Area Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Letter, Legal Envelopes Page top...
  • Page 116 To ensure the best print quality, the machine allows a margin along each edge of media. The actual printable area will be the area inside these margins. Recommended printing area : Canon recommends that you print within this area. Printable area : The area where it is possible to print.
  • Page 117 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Printing Area > Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes C052 Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Size Printable Area (width x height) 5.56 x 7.95 inches (141.2 x 202.0 mm) 8.00 x 11.38 inches (203.2 x 289.0 mm) 6.90 x 9.80 inches (175.2 x 249.0 mm) 4"...
  • Page 118 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Printing Area > Letter, Legal C053 Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 8.00 x 10.69 inches (203.2 x 271.4 mm) Legal* 8.00 x 13.69 inches (203.2 x 347.6 mm) * This page size can be used only when printing from your computer.
  • Page 119 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Printing Area > Envelopes C055 Envelopes Size Recommended Printing Area (width x height) European DL* 3.88 x 7.06 inches (98.8 x 179.5 mm) US Comm. Env. #10* 3.68 x 7.90 inches (93.5 x 200.8 mm) * This page size can be used only when printing from your computer.
  • Page 120 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals Loading Originals Loading Originals on the Platen Glass How to Load Originals for Each Function Originals You Can Load How to Detach / Attach the Document Cover Page top...
  • Page 121 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > Loading Originals on the Platen Glass C063 Loading Originals on the Platen Glass You can load originals to copy or scan on the platen glass. Load an original on the platen glass.
  • Page 122 Important After loading the original on the platen glass, be sure to close the document cover before starting to copy or scan. Page top...
  • Page 123 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > How to Load Originals for Each Function C071 How to Load Originals for Each Function You may have to load the original in a different position depending on the function you selected in copying, scanning, etc.
  • Page 124 In Scan, - select Auto scan for Doc.type to scan one printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc - select Photo for Doc.type and specify Auto scan for Scan size to scan one original Scan one printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc with a software application on a computer Load the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN and place it at least 0.4 inches (10 mm) away from the edges of the platen glass.
  • Page 125 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > Originals You Can Load C072 Originals You Can Load The originals you can load on the platen glass are as follows. Item Details Types of originals - Text document, magazine, or newspaper - Printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc (BD/DVD/CD, etc.) Size (width x height)
  • Page 126 Home > Overview of the Machine > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > How to Detach / Attach the Document Cover C073 How to Detach / Attach the Document Cover Detaching the document cover: Hold up the document cover vertically and then pull it up. Attaching the document cover: Fit both hinges of the document cover into the holder...
  • Page 127 Home > Overview of the Machine > Replacing a FINE Cartridge > Replacing a FINE Cartridge C093 Replacing a FINE Cartridge When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear on the LCD to inform you of the error.
  • Page 128 Useful Information about Ink Make sure that the power is turned on, open the front cover (C), then open the paper output tray (D). Open the paper output cover (E). When the FINE cartridge holder moves to the replacement position, the head cover OPENS AUTOMATICALLY.
  • Page 129 Remove the FINE cartridge. Important Handle the FINE cartridge carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area. Discard the empty FINE cartridge according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Prepare a new FINE cartridge. Take a new FINE cartridge out of its package and remove the protective tape gently.
  • Page 130 Important If you shake a FINE cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Handle a FINE cartridge carefully. Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on the removed protective tape.
  • Page 131 Push up the ink cartridge lock lever to lock the FINE cartridge into place. The FINE cartridge is locked into place when the ink cartridge lock lever clicks. Important Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly. The machine cannot print unless both the color FINE cartridge and black FINE cartridge are installed.
  • Page 132 Note If the error message appears after the paper output cover is closed, take appropriate action. An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD When you start printing after replacing the FINE cartridge, the machine starts cleaning the print head automatically. Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the print head.
  • Page 133 Home > Overview of the Machine > Replacing a FINE Cartridge > Checking the Ink Status Checking the Ink Status Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine You can also check the ink status on the computer screen. Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer Page top...
  • Page 134 Home > Overview of the Machine > Replacing a FINE Cartridge > Checking the Ink Status > Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine C095 Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine Note The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machine considers as ink is full when a new FINE cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink level.
  • Page 136 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Maintenance Procedure Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Aligning the Print Head Page top...
  • Page 137 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Maintenance Procedure C097 Maintenance Procedure If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print head nozzle (FINE cartridge) is probably clogged.
  • Page 138 Step 3 Clean the print head deeply. From the machine Cleaning the Print Head Deeply From the computer Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours. If the problem is still not resolved: Step 4 Replace a FINE cartridge.
  • Page 139 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern C098 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.
  • Page 140 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Page top...
  • Page 141 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern C099 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (2).
  • Page 142 The screen will return to the Maintenance screen. Note Press the HOME button to exit Setup and display the HOME screen. (lines are missing or horizontal white streaks are present) in the pattern or pattern (2), or in both the pattern and pattern (2): The cleaning is required.
  • Page 143 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Cleaning the Print Head C100 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.
  • Page 144 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Note Press the HOME button to exit Setup and display the HOME screen. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head twice, clean the print head deeply. Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Page top...
  • Page 145 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Cleaning the Print Head Deeply C101 Cleaning the Print Head Deeply If print quality does not improve by the standard cleaning of the print head, clean the print head deeply. Cleaning the print head deeply consumes more ink than the standard cleaning of the print head, so clean the print head deeply only when necessary.
  • Page 146 Examine the nozzle check pattern. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours. If the problem is still not resolved, replace the FINE cartridge with a new one. Replacing a FINE Cartridge If the problem is still not resolved after replacing the FINE cartridge, contact the service center.
  • Page 147 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine Page top...
  • Page 148 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > Cleaning the Machine > Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine C150 Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Be sure to use a soft and dry cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently.
  • Page 149 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > Cleaning the Machine > Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover C151 Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface.
  • Page 150 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > Cleaning the Machine > Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller C153 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller If the paper feed roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, clean the paper feed roller.
  • Page 151 Press the OK button. The machine starts cleaning. The cleaning will be complete when the paper is ejected. When the completion message appears, press the OK button. The screen will return to the Maintenance screen. Note Press the HOME button to exit Setup and display the HOME screen. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed roller, contact the service center.
  • Page 152 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > Cleaning the Machine > Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) C154 Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Remove stains from the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly.
  • Page 153 Load only this sheet of paper in the front tray with the ridges of the creases facing up and the edge of the half with no crease facing away from you. Open the output tray extension, open the paper output tray, then extend the paper output support.
  • Page 154 Home > Overview of the Machine > Maintenance > Cleaning the Machine > Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine C155 Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. You need to prepare: cotton swab If the protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
  • Page 155 Home > Overview of the Machine > Inserting the Memory Card > Before Inserting the Memory Card C077 Before Inserting the Memory Card The following types of memory cards and image data are compatible with the machine. Important Image data shot by the digital camera If you took and saved photos on a type of memory card that does not guarantee the operation on your digital camera, the image data may be unreadable on the machine or damaged.
  • Page 156 This machine accepts images taken with a camera compliant with the Design rule for Camera File system (Exif 2.2/2.21/2.3 compliant), TIFF (Exif 2.2/2.21/2.3 compliant). Other image or movie types such as RAW images cannot be printed. The machine accepts images scanned and saved with the machine when Doc.type is set to Photo and Format is set to JPEG (file extension ".jpg").
  • Page 157 Home > Overview of the Machine > Inserting the Memory Card > Inserting the Memory Card C078 Inserting the Memory Card Important When a memory card is inserted into the card slot, the Access lamp is lit. When the Access lamp is flashing, the machine is accessing the memory card.
  • Page 158 Insert the following types of memory cards into the lower card slot: SD Secure Digital memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Plus miniSD Card , miniSDHC Card microSD Card , microSDHC Card RS-MMC MMCmobile...
  • Page 159 Important Part of the memory card will protrude from the card slot, but do not force it into the slot any further. This can damage the machine or the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it into the card slot. If you force the memory card into the card slot in the wrong orientation, the memory card or the machine can be damaged.
  • Page 160 Home > Overview of the Machine > Inserting the Memory Card > Removing the Memory Card C079 Removing the Memory Card Important If you used the card slot as the memory card drive of a computer, you must perform the "safe removal"...
  • Page 161 Home > Overview of the Machine > Main Components and Basic Operations > About the Power Supply of the Machine > Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord D018 Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord To unplug the power cord, follow the procedure below. Important When you unplug the power cord, press the ON button, then confirm that the POWER lamp is off.
  • Page 162 Approx. 449 (W) X 304 (D) X 152 (H) mm * With the Front Cover retracted. Weight Approx. 5.7 kg (Approx. 12.4 lb) * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Canon FINE Cartridge Total 1792 nozzles (BK 640 nozzles, C/M/Y each 384 nozzles) Copy Specifications Multiple copy max. 99 pages...
  • Page 163 Scanning resolution Optical resolution (horizontal X vertical) max: 1200 X 2400 dpi *1 Interpolated resolution max: 19200 X 19200 dpi *2 *1 Optical Resolution represents the maximum sampling rate based on ISO 14473. *2 Increasing the scanning resolution will limit the maximum possible scanning area.
  • Page 164 Windows: Internet Explorer 7, 8 or 9 is required to install Easy-WebPrint EX. Easy-WebPrint EX for Internet Explorer 9 can be downloaded from the Canon web site. Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile must be installed to use Easy-WebPrint EX in Internet Explorer 9.
  • Page 166 MP-8134-V1.00...
  • Page 167 General Notes (My Image Garden) My Image Garden is subject to the following restrictions. Keep these points in mind. See the Canon website for products supporting My Image Garden. Available functions and settings vary depending on your scanner or printer.
  • Page 168 My Image Garden Guide > What Is My Image Garden? > What You Can Do with My Image Garden A011 What You Can Do with My Image Garden My Image Garden is an application that allows you to utilize photos taken with digital cameras and other images saved on your computer, in many ways for various purposes.
  • Page 169 Print Photos and Documents Easily You can print your favorite photos easily after checking them in preview. You can also print documents saved as PDF files. Printing Photos and Documents Print Personalized Items You can combine your favorite photos with preset themes to create and print personalized items such as collages and cards.
  • Page 170 Capturing and Printing Still Images from Videos Scan Photos and Documents Easily You can scan photos and documents easily by automatically detecting the item type. Easy Scanning with Auto Scan Correct/Enhance Photos You can correct red eyes or adjust the brightness and contrast of images. Correcting/Enhancing Photos Note In My Image Garden, there are many screens for selecting images, PDF files and videos.
  • Page 171 MP4 (.mp4) Important Only video files recorded with Canon digital cameras or digital camcorders are supported. In addition, ImageBrowser Ver.6.5 or later or ImageBrowser EX Ver.1.0 or later supplied with the digital camera or digital camcorder needs to be installed.
  • Page 172 PNG (.png) PDF (.pdf) Note The following TIFF file formats are supported. - Uncompressed, black and white binary - Uncompressed, RGB (8 bits per channel) - Uncompressed, YCC (8 bits per component) - Uncompressed, RGB (16 bits per channel) - Uncompressed, YCC (16 bits per component) - Uncompressed, Grayscale About Exif Print My Image Garden supports "Exif Print."...
  • Page 173 Starting My Image Garden Note There are the following two methods for starting My Image Garden. From the Go menu of Finder select Applications, then double-click the Canon Utilities folder, My Image Garden folder, and then My Image Garden icon Click...
  • Page 174 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Printing Photos and Documents A014 Printing Photos and Documents You can print your favorite photos easily. You can also print documents (PDF files) created in My Image Garden. Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on. Start My Image Garden.
  • Page 175 The print settings dialog appears. Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc. Note "Print Settings Dialog" for details on the print settings dialog. Load paper. Click Print. A message appears.
  • Page 176 Click OK. The Print dialog appears. Important If you change the printer in the Print dialog, a message appears and printing will be canceled. Click Print. Important When you print a large number of high resolution images at one time, printing may stop halfway through.
  • Page 177 You can print recommended patterns and images displayed in Image Display with simple steps. Important To use Image Display, you need to install Quick Menu. You can download Quick Menu from the Canon website. Internet connection is required to download the software. Internet connection fees apply. Note "Utilizing the Item Recommendation...
  • Page 178 My Image Garden starts. When a pattern is clicked, the item appears in the My Art view. When an image is clicked, the Calendar view appears in Day View. Click Print. The print settings dialog appears. Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc. Note "Print Settings Dialog"...
  • Page 179 Click Print. A message appears. Click OK. The Print dialog appears. Important If you change the printer in the Print dialog, a message appears and printing will be canceled. Click Print. Note You can correct or enhance images before printing. Correcting/Enhancing Photos Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters You can swap images in patterns.
  • Page 180 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Creating and Printing Items A021 Creating and Printing Items You can easily create personalized items using your favorite photos and print them. Select an image in the Calendar view, Event view, People view, Unregistered People view or folder view, then click New Art at the bottom of the screen to select the item you want to create.
  • Page 181 Printing Calendars You can create personalized calendars using your memorable photos and print them. Printing Calendars Printing Stickers You can create personalized stickers by printing your favorite photos on sticker sheets. Printing Stickers Printing Disc Labels You can create personalized disc labels using your favorite photos and print them. Printing Disc Labels...
  • Page 182 Printing in a Cinematic Layout You can print your favorite photos in a layout that resembles a film or theater. Printing in a Cinematic Layout Printing Paper Crafts You can print downloaded PREMIUM Contents (paper crafts) and create three-dimensional art. Printing Paper Crafts Page top...
  • Page 183 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Creating and Printing Items > Printing Paper Crafts A022 Printing Paper Crafts You can print downloaded PREMIUM Contents (paper crafts) and create three-dimensional art. Important Keep these points in mind when printing paper crafts. "Downloading PREMIUM Contents"...
  • Page 184 Select Theme and Main People Dialog The paper craft appears in the My Art view. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen. The print settings dialog appears. Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc. Note "Print Settings Dialog"...
  • Page 185 A message appears. Click OK. The Print dialog appears. Important If you change the printer in the Print dialog or click PDF (PDF or Preview when using Mac OS X 10.6/Mac OS X 10.5), a message appears and printing will be canceled. Click Print.
  • Page 186 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Creating and Printing Items > Printing in a Cinematic Layout A023 Printing in a Cinematic Layout You can print your favorite photos in a layout that resembles a film or theater. Start My Image Garden. Starting My Image Garden Select the image(s) you want to place in a cinematic layout.
  • Page 187 An item with the image(s) placed according to the selected layout appears in the My Art view. Note Even if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item depending on the selected theme. The layout may not be as expected depending on the photo information or analysis results of the selected images.
  • Page 188 Refer to "Inserting/Adjusting Images" to swap automatically placed images. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen. The print settings dialog appears. Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc. Note "Print Settings Dialog"...
  • Page 189 My Art View Page top...
  • Page 190 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Creating and Printing Items > Printing Stickers A024 Printing Stickers You can create personalized stickers by printing your favorite photos on sticker sheets. Start My Image Garden. Starting My Image Garden Select the image(s) from which you want to create stickers. Selecting Images, PDF Files and Videos Click Stickers from New Art.
  • Page 191 Set the theme, Paper Size, etc., then click OK. Setting the Theme and Main People The sticker appears in the My Art view. Edit the item according to your preference. Editing Items Note In the Advanced Settings dialog displayed by clicking Advanced... at the bottom of the screen, you can set to use the same image in all frames within the page.
  • Page 192 been completed. Refer to "Inserting/Adjusting Images" to swap automatically placed images. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen. The print settings dialog appears. Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc. Note "Print Settings Dialog"...
  • Page 193 Related Topic My Art View Page top...
  • Page 194 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Creating and Printing Items > Printing Photos in a Variety of Layouts A025 Printing Photos in a Variety of Layouts You can print your favorite photos with dates or in a variety of layouts. Start My Image Garden.
  • Page 195 Setting the Theme and Main People An item with the image(s) placed according to the selected layout appears in the My Art view. Note Even if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item depending on the selected theme.
  • Page 196 be as expected since automatic placement does not apply to images for which analysis has not been completed. Refer to "Inserting/Adjusting Images" to swap automatically placed images. Add the date according to your preference. Select the image to which you want to add the date to display the image editing tool. Click Add date to place a checkmark;...
  • Page 197 The Print dialog appears. Important If you change the printer in the Print dialog, a message appears and printing will be canceled. Click Print. Note You can correct or enhance images before printing. Correcting/Enhancing Photos Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters You can swap images in items.
  • Page 198 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Creating and Printing Items > Printing Cards A030 Printing Cards You can create cards for anniversaries and annual events using your favorite photos and print them. Start My Image Garden. Starting My Image Garden Select the image(s) from which you want to create a card.
  • Page 199 Set the theme, priority of people for Main People, Paper Size, etc., then click OK. Setting the Theme and Main People The card appears in the My Art view. Note Even if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item depending on the selected theme.
  • Page 200 When Identifying people... appears at Unregistered People in Global Menu, the result may not be as expected since automatic placement does not apply to images for which analysis has not been completed. Refer to "Inserting/Adjusting Images" to swap automatically placed images. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Page 201 Related Topic My Art View Page top...
  • Page 202 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Creating and Printing Items > Printing Calendars A031 Printing Calendars You can create personalized calendars using your memorable photos and print them. Start My Image Garden. Starting My Image Garden Select the image(s) you want to use for a calendar. Selecting Images, PDF Files and Videos Click Calendar from New Art.
  • Page 203 Set the theme, priority of people for Main People, Paper Size, etc., then click OK. Setting the Theme and Main People The calendar appears in the My Art view. Note Even if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item depending on the selected theme.
  • Page 204 If Advanced... is not displayed, click (Right Scroll). Set the calendar display format and holidays, then click OK. Advanced Settings Dialog (Calendar) Click OK to return to the My Art view. Edit the item according to your preference. Editing Items Note When Identifying people...
  • Page 205 Note "Print Settings Dialog" for details on the print settings dialog. Click Print. A message appears. Click OK. The Print dialog appears. Important If you change the printer in the Print dialog, a message appears and printing will be canceled. Click Print.
  • Page 206 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Creating and Printing Items > Printing Disc Labels A032 Printing Disc Labels You can create personalized disc labels using your favorite photos and print them. Important Do not set the disc tray until a message prompting you to load a printable disc appears. Loading a printable disc while the scanner or printer is operating may damage the scanner or printer.
  • Page 207 The Select Theme and Main People dialog appears. Set the theme, Paper Size, etc., then click OK. Setting the Theme and Main People The disc label appears in the My Art view. Note Even if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item depending on the selected theme.
  • Page 208 Note In the Advanced Settings dialog displayed by clicking Advanced... at the bottom of the screen, you can set the print area. If Advanced... is not displayed, click (Right Scroll). Advanced Settings Dialog (Disc Label) When Identifying people... appears at Unregistered People in Global Menu, the result may not be as expected since automatic placement does not apply to images for which analysis has not been completed.
  • Page 209 Note "Print Settings Dialog" for details on the print settings dialog. Click Print. A message appears. Click OK. The Print dialog appears. Important If you change the printer in the Print dialog, a message appears and printing will be canceled. Click Print.
  • Page 210 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Creating and Printing Items > Printing Collages A033 Printing Collages You can create collages using your favorite photos and print them. Start My Image Garden. Starting My Image Garden Select the image(s) from which you want to create a collage. Selecting Images, PDF Files and Videos Click Collage from New Art.
  • Page 211 Set the theme, priority of people for Main People, Paper Size, etc., then click OK. Setting the Theme and Main People The collage appears in the My Art view. Note Even if a high priority is set, the person may not be placed in the item depending on the selected theme.
  • Page 212 Note When Identifying people... appears at Unregistered People in Global Menu, the result may not be as expected since automatic placement does not apply to images for which analysis has not been completed. Refer to "Inserting/Adjusting Images" to swap automatically placed images. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Page 213 You can swap images in items. Inserting/Adjusting Images Related Topic My Art View Page top...
  • Page 214 Important Keep these points in mind when using PREMIUM Contents. To print PREMIUM Contents, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks/ink cartridges are installed for all colors on a supported printer. You may only use downloaded or printed PREMIUM Contents for personal purposes.
  • Page 215 The view switches to Download PREMIUM Contents. Important Internet connection is required to use this function. Internet connection fees apply. Note When you click Download PREMIUM Contents, a message screen appears. Follow the on- screen prompts. Select a category. Select and download the PREMIUM Contents you want to print. Printing PREMIUM Contents You can edit and print downloaded PREMIUM Contents.
  • Page 216 Downloaded PREMIUM Contents appear as thumbnails. Note When you click Downloaded PREMIUM Contents, a message screen appears. Follow the on- screen prompts. Select the PREMIUM Content you want to print, then click Edit. The PREMIUM Content appears in the My Art view. Click Theme and Main People to set Paper Size and Orientation.
  • Page 217 Move the cursor over a thumbnail of PREMIUM Content in the Downloaded PREMIUM Contents view to check supported paper sizes and other information. Edit the item according to your preference. Editing Items Note Available editing functions vary depending on the PREMIUM Content. Click Print at the bottom right of the screen.
  • Page 218 Note Depending on the PREMIUM Content, you can correct or enhance the inserted images before printing. Correcting/Enhancing Photos Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters Depending on the PREMIUM Content, you can swap images in the item. Inserting/Adjusting Images Related Topic Download PREMIUM Contents View Downloaded PREMIUM Contents View My Art View Page top...
  • Page 219 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Capturing and Printing Still Images from Videos A035 Capturing and Printing Still Images from Videos You can capture video frames to create still images and print them. Important If videos do not appear, check the system requirements and file formats. See "File Formats"...
  • Page 220 Display the frame you want to capture as a still image. Drag the slider in the Video Frame Capture view or use the still image capture panel to display the frame you want to capture. Note (Pause) or (Playback) appears on the still image capture panel while a video is playing or stopped, respectively.
  • Page 221 Note "Video Frame Capture View" for how to switch between Capture (single frame) and Capture (multiple). In Capture (multiple), you can capture multiple still images from a video at one time by specifying the number of captures, etc. Select the Prefer clearer images checkbox to automatically detect less blurry frames when capturing images.
  • Page 222 Set the number of copies to print, the printer and paper to use, etc. Note "Print Settings Dialog" for details on the print settings dialog. Click Print. A message appears. Click OK. The Print dialog appears.
  • Page 223 Important If you change the printer in the Print dialog, a message appears and printing will be canceled. Click Print. Note To save still images captured from videos, select the still image(s) you want to save in the Captured Images area, then click Save. Click Layout Print at the bottom of the screen to edit or print an item created from the captured still images in a cinematic layout.
  • Page 224 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Capturing and Printing Still Images from Videos > Creating Images of Merged Video Frames A040 Creating Images of Merged Video Frames You can overlap and merge multiple still images captured from a video in the order of the time code to create an image depicting the flow of a moving subject.
  • Page 225 Click Save. The Save dialog appears. Specify the save settings. Save Dialog (Video Frame Capture View) Note The created image can be saved in JPEG/Exif format only. Click Save. The created image is saved, and the Merge Frames view reappears. Click Close.
  • Page 226 My Image Garden Guide > Printing > Capturing and Printing Still Images from Videos > Correcting Still Images Captured from Videos A041 Correcting Still Images Captured from Videos You can reduce noise or roughness in still images captured from videos. Important When a frame in which the subject or camera has moved significantly is captured, the still image may not be corrected properly.
  • Page 227 Note You can also select and correct multiple images. Click Noise Reduction or Enhance Resolution according to purpose. The image is corrected, and the (Correction) mark appears on the upper right of the image. Note Click Undo to undo the correction. Click Close.
  • Page 228 Related Topic Correct View Page top...
  • Page 229 My Image Garden Guide > Utilizing the Item Recommendation Function > Registering Various Information to Photos > Registering People A043 Registering People Register the information of people to images so that you can browse the images by person. Registering People from the Unregistered People View Registering People from the Details View Important The information of people can only be registered to images saved in folders under Perform Image...
  • Page 230 (expression, glasses, angle, etc.). Areas that are not of people in photos may be identified as people. Image analysis only applies to images saved in folders under Perform Image Analysis in the Following Folder(s). See "Preferences Dialog" for details on image analysis. Click Register name, then enter the name.
  • Page 231 the People view, Unregistered People view and folder view, then click (Details View) at the bottom right of the screen to switch to the details view. Click Specify Person. A white frame to specify the area to register appears on the image. Specify the area of the person you want to register.
  • Page 232 The image(s) is (are) registered to the People view. Note When a registered name is entered, its image(s) and the name(s) appear in the pop-up menu. To register as the same person as the registered person, select the name in the pop-up menu. To register as a different person, click an area outside the white frame to complete the name entry.
  • Page 233 My Image Garden Guide > Utilizing the Item Recommendation Function > Registering Various Information to Photos > Registering People > Registering People's Profiles A044 Registering People's Profiles For registered people, you can set your relationships with them and their birthdays. You can also change the names.
  • Page 234 The Register Profile dialog appears. Register Profile Dialog Set Name, Relationship and Birthday. Click OK. The profile is saved. Related Topic People View Page top...
  • Page 235 My Image Garden Guide > Utilizing the Item Recommendation Function > Registering Various Information to Photos > Registering Events A045 Registering Events Register the event information to images so that you can browse the images by event. Click Calendar. The view switches to Calendar. Note Events can be registered only when the Calendar view is set to Month View.
  • Page 236 The Register Event dialog appears. Set Event Name and Category. Note "Register Event Dialog" for the Register Event dialog. Click OK. The event label appears in the Calendar view, and the registered event name appears below Event on the left side of the screen. Note When you place the cursor over an event label, the shape of the cursor changes to (Left Right...
  • Page 237 retained. Related Topic Calendar View Event View Page top...
  • Page 238 My Image Garden Guide > Utilizing the Item Recommendation Function > Registering Various Information to Photos > Registering Favorite Levels A050 Registering Favorite Levels When you register favorite levels to images, those with higher favorite levels are more likely to be laid out automatically in recommended items.
  • Page 239 You can also register the favorite level by selecting an image then selecting Favorite Level from the Image menu. Important When the file name of an image is changed or an image is moved, the registered favorite level may be lost. Even if you copy images with favorite levels set, the set favorite levels will not be retained.
  • Page 240 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Scanning Photos and Documents A051 Scanning Photos and Documents Easy Scanning with Auto Scan Scanning Photos Scanning Documents Scanning with Favorite Settings Cropping Scanned Images Note By clicking Stitch in the Scan view, you can scan the left and right halves of an item larger than the platen and combine the scanned images back into one image.
  • Page 241 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Scanning Photos and Documents > Easy Scanning with Auto Scan A052 Easy Scanning with Auto Scan You can scan easily by automatically detecting the item type. Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on. Place the item on the platen of your scanner or printer.
  • Page 242 Scanning starts. Note Refer to the corresponding page of On-screen Manual to specify the scan settings. Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When scanning is completed, the image appears as a thumbnail. Note You can rotate the selected image 90 degrees clockwise each time you click Rotate. You can crop images.
  • Page 243 Preferences dialog displayed by selecting Preferences... from the My Image Garden menu. "Preferences Dialog" for details on the setting procedure. Note You can also print scanned images. Control-click a thumbnail and select Print... from the displayed menu to display the print settings dialog. Select the printer and paper to use, then click Print. Print Settings Dialog Related Topic Scan View...
  • Page 244 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Scanning Photos and Documents > Scanning Photos A053 Scanning Photos You can scan with settings suitable for photos. Note You can even scan two or more photos (small items) at one time. Refer to the corresponding page of On-screen Manual to specify the scan settings.
  • Page 245 Scanning starts. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When scanning is completed, the image appears as a thumbnail. Note You can rotate the selected image 90 degrees clockwise each time you click Rotate. You can crop images. Cropping Scanned Images Click Save to save rotated or cropped scanned images.
  • Page 246 "Preferences Dialog" for details on the setting procedure. Note You can also print scanned images. Control-click a thumbnail and select Print... from the displayed menu to display the print settings dialog. Select the printer and paper to use, then click Print. Print Settings Dialog Related Topic Scan View...
  • Page 247 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Scanning Photos and Documents > Scanning Documents A054 Scanning Documents You can scan with settings suitable for documents. Note You can even scan two or more small items at one time. Refer to the corresponding page of On- screen Manual to specify the scan settings.
  • Page 248 Scanning starts. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When scanning is completed, the image appears as a thumbnail. Note Click Save to save scanned images. Save Dialog (Scan View) You can set the save location for scanned images on the Advanced Settings tab of the Preferences dialog displayed by selecting Preferences...
  • Page 249 You can also print scanned images. Control-click a thumbnail and select Print... from the displayed menu to display the print settings dialog. Select the printer and paper to use, then click Print. Print Settings Dialog Related Topic Scan View Page top...
  • Page 250 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Scanning Photos and Documents > Scanning with Favorite Settings A055 Scanning with Favorite Settings You can scan with your favorite, frequently used settings by saving them beforehand. Note You can save your favorite settings in the dialog displayed by clicking Settings. See the corresponding page of On-screen Manual for details on the setting procedure.
  • Page 251 Scanning starts. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When scanning is completed, the image appears as a thumbnail. Note You can rotate the selected image 90 degrees clockwise each time you click Rotate. You can crop images. Cropping Scanned Images Click Save to save rotated or cropped scanned images.
  • Page 252 "Preferences Dialog" for details on the setting procedure. Note You can also print scanned images. Control-click a thumbnail and select Print... from the displayed menu to display the print settings dialog. Select the printer and paper to use, then click Print. Print Settings Dialog Related Topic Scan View...
  • Page 253 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Scanning Photos and Documents > Cropping Scanned Images A060 Cropping Scanned Images You can crop scanned images. "Cropping" is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in an image and discarding the rest.
  • Page 254 Note To move the cropping area, place the cursor within the white frame and drag it. You can rotate the selected image 90 degrees clockwise each time you click Rotate. Click Close. The view switches to Scan. Click Save. Save Dialog (Scan View) Related Topic Crop View (Scan View) Page top...
  • Page 255 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Editing Items A061 Editing Items Setting the Theme and Main People Changing Background Changing Layout Arranging Photos Automatically Adding, Deleting or Rearranging Pages Inserting/Adjusting Images Adding Text to Photos Page top...
  • Page 256 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Editing Items > Setting the Theme and Main People A062 Setting the Theme and Main People In the My Art view, you can set the theme and main people of your items. Note "My Art View"...
  • Page 257 Set the priority of people. You can select Priority 1 or Priority 2. Leave the field blank if not setting the priority. Select Paper Size and Orientation. Note Selectable Paper Size and Orientation vary depending on the theme. Make sure that the Display recommendation checkbox is selected. Images will be automatically inserted to the item's layout frames based on the information registered to the images.
  • Page 258 Note Images with higher favorite levels and frequently browsed images are used with priority. Deselect the checkbox if you want to specify the images that are to be inserted into your item. "Inserting/Adjusting Images" for how to insert images. When Identifying people... appears at Unregistered People in Global Menu, the result may not be as expected since automatic placement does not apply to images for which analysis has not been completed.
  • Page 259 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Editing Items > Changing Background A063 Changing Background In the My Art view, you can change the background of your items by page. Important This function is not available when PREMIUM Contents are used. This function may not be available depending on the type and theme of your item.
  • Page 260 The Select Background dialog appears. Select a background. Select the type of background you want to use in the Select Background dialog. When No background is selected The background will be blank (white). When a sample image is selected The selected image is set as the background. When Single color is selected The Colors dialog appears.
  • Page 261 Click OK. The selected background is set for the selected page. When Photo is selected, you can insert an image into the background by dragging and dropping it from the Materials area. You can also scan an item such as a photo and insert it into the background. Control-click the background of the page in the Edit area, then select Use Scanned Image from the displayed menu.
  • Page 262 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Editing Items > Changing Layout A064 Changing Layout In the My Art view, you can change the layout of your items by page. Important This function is not available when PREMIUM Contents are used. This function may not be available depending on the type and theme of your item.
  • Page 263 The Select Layout dialog appears. Select the layout you want to use. Click OK. The layout of the selected page changes to the selected one. Related Topic Select Layout Dialog Page top...
  • Page 264 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Editing Items > Arranging Photos Automatically A065 Arranging Photos Automatically In the My Art view, you can automatically place images into the layout frames of your items. Important This function may not be available when PREMIUM Contents are used. Note "My Art View"...
  • Page 265 Select a layout type from the displayed menu. Images in the Materials area are placed automatically according to the selected layout type. When Display recommendation is selected Based on the favorite level and information of people registered to images, suitable images are selected and placed into the layout frames.
  • Page 266 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Editing Items > Adding, Deleting or Rearranging Pages A066 Adding, Deleting or Rearranging Pages In the My Art view, you can add pages to or delete pages from your items. You can also rearrange pages. Adding Pages Deleting Pages Rearranging Pages...
  • Page 267 Click Add Page. A new page is added after the selected page. Deleting Pages You can delete unwanted pages. Note Pages can be deleted only when there are multiple pages. Select an unwanted page in the Page Thumbnails area. Note...
  • Page 268 If the Page Thumbnails area is not displayed, click the bar above the operation buttons. Click Delete Page. The page is deleted. Rearranging Pages You can rearrange the order of pages by dragging and dropping them in the Page Thumbnails area. Page top...
  • Page 269 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Editing Items > Inserting/Adjusting Images A067 Inserting/Adjusting Images In the My Art view, you can insert images into your items by dragging and dropping materials or by scanning items such as photos. You can also change the angle, position and size of images. You can also correct or enhance images.
  • Page 270 Scanning and Inserting Images You can scan and insert your favorite photos, etc. into your items. You can scan with simple steps or by using ScanGear (scanner driver). Place the item on the platen. In the Edit area of the My Art view, control-click an image, a layout frame or the background, then select Use Scanned Image from the displayed menu.
  • Page 271 Select an image in the Edit area of the My Art view. The image editing tool appears below the selected image. Change the angle, position and size using the editing toolbar. (Rotate 90°) You can rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise each time you click it. (Adjust Position) You can switch the cursor between (Move) and the standard one.
  • Page 272 When Correct/Enhance is selected The Correct/Enhance Images window appears. You can correct red eyes or adjust the brightness and contrast of images. Correcting/Enhancing Photos When Special Filters is selected The Special Image Filters window appears. You can joyfully enhance photos using the filter you want to use.
  • Page 273 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Editing Items > Adding Text to Photos A068 Adding Text to Photos In the My Art view, you can add text to cards, collages, disc labels and other items containing a text box. Important This function may not be available depending on the type and theme of your item.
  • Page 274 Select the font type. (2) Size You can set the font size within the range of 5 to 100 points. (Decrease Size) Decreases the font size by 1 point each time it is clicked. (Increase Size) Increases the font size by 1 point each time it is clicked. (3) Color You can select the font color.
  • Page 275 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Photos A070 Correcting/Enhancing Photos You can correct red eyes or adjust the brightness and contrast of images. Select an image in the Edit area of the My Art view, Calendar view set to Day View, Event view, the expanded display of the People view, Unregistered People view or folder view, then click Correct/Enhance at the bottom of the screen to display the Correct/Enhance Images window.
  • Page 276 Face Sharpener You can sharpen out-of-focus faces. Using Face Sharpener Digital Face Smoothing You can enhance skin beautifully by reducing blemishes and wrinkles. Using Digital Face Smoothing Blemish Remover You can reduce moles. Using Blemish Remover Image Adjustment You can adjust brightness and contrast, sharpen the entire image, etc. You can also blur the outline of the subjects or remove the base color.
  • Page 277 Crop You can select the area you want to keep in an image and discard the rest. Cropping Photos Related Topic Correct/Enhance Images Window Page top...
  • Page 278 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Photos > Using Auto Photo Fix A071 Using Auto Photo Fix You can automatically apply corrections suitable for photos based on the analysis of the shot scene. Important Auto Photo Fix cannot be applied to images that have been corrected with Auto Photo Fix and saved. In addition, Auto Photo Fix may not be available for images edited with an application, digital camera, etc.
  • Page 279 Note If only one image is selected, only the preview appears and the Selected Images area does not appear. Make sure that Auto is selected. Click Auto Photo Fix, then click OK. The entire photo is corrected automatically and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
  • Page 280 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Photos > Using Red-Eye Correction A072 Using Red-Eye Correction You can reduce red eye caused by a camera flash. There are two Red-Eye Correction methods: automatic and manual. Note You can automatically correct red eyes when printing. See "Print Settings Dialog"...
  • Page 281 If only one image is selected, only the preview appears and the Selected Images area does not appear. Auto Correction Make sure that Auto is selected. Click Red-Eye Correction. Click OK. Red eyes are corrected and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
  • Page 282 The correction level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Red-Eye Correction. When the cursor is moved over the image, the shape of the cursor changes to (Cross). Drag to specify the red area you want to correct, then click OK over the image. Red eyes are corrected and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
  • Page 283 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Photos > Using Face Brightener A073 Using Face Brightener You can brighten dark faces caused by bright background. Note It is recommended to apply Face Brightener when the correction made by Auto Photo Fix is not sufficient.
  • Page 284 If only one image is selected, only the preview appears and the Selected Images area does not appear. Click Manual, then click Correct/Enhance. Click Face Brightener. Note The correction level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Face Brightener. When the cursor is moved over the image, the shape of the cursor changes to (Cross).
  • Page 285 Note To save only the image(s) you like, select it (them) and click Save Selected Image. Click Save All Corrected Images to save all the corrected images at one time. The corrected image(s) can be saved in JPEG/Exif format only. Click Exit.
  • Page 286 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Photos > Using Face Sharpener A074 Using Face Sharpener You can sharpen out-of-focus faces. There are two Face Sharpener methods: automatic and manual. Select the image(s) you want to correct. Selecting Images, PDF Files and Videos Click Correct/Enhance at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 287 Auto Correction Make sure that Auto is selected. Click Face Sharpener. Note The correction level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Face Sharpener. Click OK. The face is sharpened and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
  • Page 288 image. The face area in and around the selected area is sharpened and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note You can also drag to rotate the selected area. Click (Display Comparison Screen) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that you can compare and check the result.
  • Page 289 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Photos > Using Digital Face Smoothing A076 Using Digital Face Smoothing You can enhance skin beautifully by reducing blemishes and wrinkles. There are two Digital Face Smoothing methods: automatic and manual. Select the image(s) you want to enhance.
  • Page 290 Auto Enhancement Make sure that Auto is selected. Click Digital Face Smoothing. Note The enhancement level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Digital Face Smoothing. Click OK. Skin is enhanced beautifully and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
  • Page 291 Drag to specify the area you want to correct, then click OK that appears over the image. Skin in and around the specified area is enhanced beautifully and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note You can also drag to rotate the selected area.
  • Page 292 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Photos > Using Blemish Remover A077 Using Blemish Remover You can reduce moles. Select the image(s) you want to enhance. Selecting Images, PDF Files and Videos Click Correct/Enhance at the bottom of the screen. The Correct/Enhance Images window appears.
  • Page 293 Click Blemish Remover. Note When the cursor is moved over the image, the shape of the cursor changes to (Cross). Drag to specify the area you want to enhance, then click OK that appears over the image. Moles in and around the specified area are reduced and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
  • Page 294 Important If the enhanced image(s) is (are) not saved, the enhancement(s) will be deleted. Related Topic Correct/Enhance Images Window Page top...
  • Page 295 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Photos > Adjusting Images A078 Adjusting Images You can make fine adjustments to the overall brightness, contrast, etc. of images. Select the image(s) you want to adjust. Selecting Images, PDF Files and Videos Click Correct/Enhance at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 296 Move the slider of each item to adjust the level. The following adjustments are available: Brightness Contrast Sharpness Blur Show-through Removal The image is adjusted and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Click (Display Comparison Screen) to display the images before and after the adjustment side by side so that you can compare and check the result.
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  • Page 298 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Cropping Photos A079 Cropping Photos Cropping is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in an image and discarding the rest. Important This function may not be available when PREMIUM Contents are used. Images cannot be cropped while editing items.
  • Page 299 Drag the white squares on the image to specify the area to be cropped, then click Note Click Reset Selected Image in the Correct/Enhance Images window to undo all enhancements. Related Topic Crop Window Page top...
  • Page 300 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters A080 Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters Transform your photos into unique and attractive images using special filters. Select an image in the Edit area of the My Art view, Calendar view set to Day View, Event view, the expanded display of the People view, Unregistered People view or folder view, then click Special Filters at the bottom of the screen to display the Special Image Filters window.
  • Page 301 Soft Focus You can soften an image to resemble a photo taken with a soft focus lens. Enhancing with Soft Focus Blur Background You can blur the background to emphasize the subject or specific areas. Blurring the Background Related Topic Special Image Filters Window Page top...
  • Page 302 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters > Enhancing with Fish-eye Effect A081 Enhancing with Fish-eye Effect You can enhance an image to resemble a photo taken with a fish-eye lens. Select the image(s) you want to enhance. Selecting Images, PDF Files and Videos Click Special Filters at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 303 (Center) mark for setting the center position appears in the Preview area. Note The effect level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Fish-eye Effect. Drag the (Center) mark to set the center position, then click OK. The edges of the image are distorted, focusing on the specified area, and the (Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
  • Page 304 Important If the enhanced image(s) is (are) not saved, the enhancement(s) will be deleted. Related Topic Special Image Filters Window Page top...
  • Page 305 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters > Enhancing with Miniature Effect A082 Enhancing with Miniature Effect You can enhance an image (landscape photo, etc.) to resemble a photo of a miniature model (diorama). Note This filter is suitable for photos taken from above, looking down on the subject.
  • Page 306 appear. Click Miniature Effect. Note A white frame (area that will not be blurred) appears in the Preview area. The frame size can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Miniature Effect. Drag the frame up or down to specify the position on which to adjust the focus, then click OK.
  • Page 307 The enhanced image(s) can be saved in JPEG/Exif format only. Click Exit. Important If the enhanced image(s) is (are) not saved, the enhancement(s) will be deleted. Related Topic Special Image Filters Window Page top...
  • Page 308 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters > Enhancing with Toy Camera Effect A083 Enhancing with Toy Camera Effect You can enhance an image to resemble a retro photo taken with a toy camera. Select the image(s) you want to enhance.
  • Page 309 Click Toy Camera Effect. Move the slider to adjust the level. The entire image is enhanced to resemble a photo taken with a toy camera, and the (Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Click (Display Comparison Screen) to display the images before and after the enhancement side by side so that you can compare and check the result.
  • Page 310 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters > Enhancing with Soft Focus A084 Enhancing with Soft Focus You can soften an image to resemble a photo taken with a soft focus lens. Select the image(s) you want to enhance. Selecting Images, PDF Files and Videos Click Special Filters at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 311 Move the slider to adjust the level. The entire image is enhanced to resemble a photo taken with a soft focus lens, and the (Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Click (Display Comparison Screen) to display the images before and after the enhancement side by side so that you can compare and check the result.
  • Page 312 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters > Blurring the Background A085 Blurring the Background You can blur the background to emphasize the subject or specific areas. Note Areas may not be specified as intended depending on how you surround them. This filter is suitable for photos in which the subject is clearly distinguished from the background.
  • Page 313 Note If only one image is selected, only the preview appears and the Selected Images area does not appear. Click Blur Background. Note The effect level can be changed by moving the slider displayed below Blur Background. When the cursor is moved over the Preview area, the shape of the cursor changes to (Pen).
  • Page 314 select the area" mode. When the "Detect the outline and select the area" mode is canceled, a clicked point and the next clicked point will be connected with a straight line. Press the delete key to undo the specified points one at a time. When you finish surrounding the area, click the first point.
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  • Page 316 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Creating/Editing PDF Files A087 Creating/Editing PDF Files You can create PDF files from images saved on a computer. You can also add pages to or delete pages from the created PDF files and rearrange pages. Important You can create or edit up to 99 pages of a PDF file at one time.
  • Page 317 When adding existing images or PDF files Click Add Page at the bottom of the screen. After the Open dialog appears, select the image(s) or PDF file(s) you want to add, then click Open. When deleting pages Select the image(s), then click Delete Page at the bottom of the screen. Change the page order as required.
  • Page 318 My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions > Extracting Text from Images (OCR Function) A090 Extracting Text from Images (OCR Function) Scan text in images and display it in TextEdit (included with Mac OS). Important PDF files cannot be converted to text. Text conversion may not be possible depending on the size of the selected image.
  • Page 319 characters) - Documents containing special fonts, effects, italics, or hand-written text - Documents with narrow line spacing - Documents with colors in the background of text - Documents containing multiple languages Page top...
  • Page 320 Please also check terms of service in the photo sharing site before using the work of others. Canon is not responsible for any copyright issues arising from the use of this function. This application uses the Flickr API but is not endorsed or certified by Flickr.
  • Page 321 Important Some images, such as images in formats other than JPEG, do not appear. Note The number of images that match the search text may be small depending on the language of the search text. In that case, entering the search text in English may increase search results. Select Sort by and License Type at the bottom of the screen as required, then click (Refresh).
  • Page 322 My Image Garden Guide > Utilizing the Item Recommendation Function > Enjoying Items Recommended by My Image Garden A092 Enjoying Items Recommended by My Image Garden Creating collages, calendars, etc. using photos saved on a computer require a lot of time and effort to select your favorite photos among a huge number of images and to enlarge/reduce photos to fit the layout frames.
  • Page 323 Collage/card in which photos shot on the birthday are automatically laid out Preserve the Proud Moments When you register a recital event in the Calendar view... Collage/card/calendar in which photos shot on the day of the recital are automatically laid out Record the Memories of Family Travel When you register a travel event in the Calendar view...
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  • Page 325 My Image Garden Guide > Utilizing the Item Recommendation Function > Registering Various Information to Photos A093 Registering Various Information to Photos Images analyzed in My Image Garden appear in the Unregistered People view or People view by person, and also appear in the Calendar view based on the shooting date and time. Even this alone will display patterns of items such as collages and calendars with automatically selected/placed photos as slide shows in Image Display, allowing you to enjoy various items;...
  • Page 326 When the relationship is not registered When the relationship is registered The daughter may appear smaller, or the layout may The layout focuses on the daughter. focus on a friend. Moreover, if the parent-child relationship is registered, patterns that enrich family memories will also appear.
  • Page 327 Patterns Displayed by Category Category Patterns Displayed Kids Growth record Unisex collages, cards, calendars, etc. of growth records Entrance ceremony, Graduation, Unisex collages, cards, calendars, etc. Recital, Sports day, Birthday, Others specific for each event Anniversary Wedding Photo studio-like collages, marriage cards, calendars, etc.
  • Page 328 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen A094 Main Screen This is the screen in which you handle various functions of My Image Garden. You can organize, edit or print images and your items, or scan documents and photos by operating in the corresponding area. Global Menu Display/Operation Area Information Area...
  • Page 329 Event View People Switches to the People view in which the registered people appear as thumbnails. People View Click (Right Arrow) to display the registered people. When you click the name of a person, the view switches to the expanded display of People and you can browse the images registered to the person.
  • Page 330 You can edit images, documents, items, etc. via the operation buttons, control-click menu or drag-and- drop. (3) Information Area Displays the details such as file names of images, documents and items as well as dates and times they were saved. (Information) You can show or hide information area.
  • Page 331 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > My Art View A096 My Art View You can edit or print items such as collages and cards. Important Background may not be clicked depending on the type and theme of your item. Switch to the My Art view by one of the following operations Click a title displayed below My Art on the left side of the screen Click OK in the Select Theme and Main People dialog displayed by clicking New Art at the bottom...
  • Page 332 You can drag and drop images to the layout frames in the Edit area to replace images. You can also add images for use by dragging and dropping them to the title on the left side of the screen. When you select Delete from the menu displayed by control-clicking a thumbnail, it will disappear from the Materials area.
  • Page 333 Auto Layout When you select a layout pattern, images will be automatically placed in the layout frames displayed in the Edit area. You can select from the following three types of layout pattern. - Display recommendation - Material order - Date order Note When you select Display recommendation, a suitable image is selected for and placed in each layout frame of the item.
  • Page 334 (5) Display Size Setting Bar (Thumbnail View) Switches to the thumbnail view in which you can edit items. (Details View) Switches the view to preview the image. (Whole Image View) Fits the preview to the area size. (Reduce/Enlarge) Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size.
  • Page 335 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > My Art View > Select Theme and Main People Dialog A097 Select Theme and Main People Dialog You can set your item's theme and main people, paper size, etc. Display the Select Theme and Main People dialog by one of the following operations.
  • Page 336 An item is automatically created by placing photos with higher priority in the center. (3) Paper Settings Area Paper Size You can select the paper size. Orientation You can select the paper orientation. (4) Display recommendation Select this checkbox to place images selected for the item in a state suitable for the layout frames of the item.
  • Page 337 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > My Art View > Select Background Dialog A098 Select Background Dialog You can change the background of your item. In the My Art view, click Background at the bottom of the screen to display the Select Background dialog.
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  • Page 339 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > My Art View > Select Layout Dialog A099 Select Layout Dialog You can change the layout of your item. Click the page you want to change from the Page Thumbnails area of the My Art view, then click Layout at the bottom of the screen to display the Select Layout dialog.
  • Page 340 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > My Art View > Advanced Settings Dialog (Stickers) A100 Advanced Settings Dialog (Stickers) You can use the same image in all sticker frames. In the My Art view, display stickers and click Advanced... at the bottom of the screen to display the Advanced Settings dialog.
  • Page 341 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > My Art View > Advanced Settings Dialog (Photo Layout) A101 Advanced Settings Dialog (Photo Layout) When you want to add dates to the images to be used for layout printing, you can specify the position, size, color, etc.
  • Page 343 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > My Art View > Advanced Settings Dialog (Calendar) A102 Advanced Settings Dialog (Calendar) You can specify basic settings, font, font color, display format, etc. for the calendar. In the My Art view, display a calendar and click Advanced...
  • Page 344 Week Starts on You can set the start day of the week. You can select Sunday or Monday. Set Holidays Click Settings... to display the Advanced Settings dialog (Calendar holiday settings) in which you can set holidays for the calendar. Advanced Settings Dialog (Calendar Holiday Settings) (2) Style for Year You can set the font, font color and display format to be applied to the year.
  • Page 345 Font for Days of Week/Font for Days You can select the font to use for the days of the week and dates. Font Color for Weekdays/Font Color for Saturdays/Font Color for Sundays/Font Color for Holidays You can select the font color of the days of the week and dates. (Color Setting) The Colors dialog appears.
  • Page 346 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > My Art View > Advanced Settings Dialog (Calendar) > Advanced Settings Dialog (Calendar Holiday Settings) A103 Advanced Settings Dialog (Calendar Holiday Settings) You can set holidays for the calendar. In the My Art view, display the Advanced Settings dialog and click Settings...
  • Page 347 Related Topic Printing Calendars Advanced Settings Dialog (Calendar) Page top...
  • Page 348 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > My Art View > Advanced Settings Dialog (Disc Label) A150 Advanced Settings Dialog (Disc Label) You can set the print area for disc labels. In the My Art view, display a disc label and click Advanced... at the bottom of the screen to display the Advanced Settings dialog.
  • Page 349 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Calendar View A151 Calendar View You can browse or organize images, PDF files and videos by date of shooting or creation. Click Calendar on the left side of the screen to switch to the Calendar view. Calendar Area Calendar View Switching Area Operation Buttons...
  • Page 350 date appear. (2) Calendar View Switching Area (Decrease)/(Increase) Increases or decreases the numbers for year, month and day. The calendar view switches according to the specified year, month and day with each click. Note You can also enter the year, month and day directly. Day View Switches to the Day View calendar.
  • Page 351 You can create items such as collages and cards using images. Select an item to create to display the Select Theme and Main People dialog in which you can set the theme and main people of the item. Select Theme and Main People Dialog The view switches to My Art when selection of the theme and main people is completed.
  • Page 352 Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can also freely change the display size by dragging the slider. Note "Registering Events" for how to register events. "Registering People from the Details View" for how to register people from the details view of preview.
  • Page 353 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Calendar View > Register Event Dialog A152 Register Event Dialog You can register the event information to images. Select the date for registration in the Calendar view, then click Register Event at the bottom of the screen to display the Register Event dialog.
  • Page 354 (3) Associate all images captured on the selected date Select this checkbox to register all images contained in the selected date as the same event. The preview to check all images contained in the selected date appears. Related Topic Registering Events Calendar View Page top...
  • Page 355 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Event View A154 Event View You can browse the images, PDF files and videos registered to the events set in the Calendar view by event. Click an event name displayed below Event on the left side of the screen to switch to the Event view. Note The Event view can be displayed only when an event has been registered in the Calendar view.
  • Page 356 Correct/Enhance and Special Filters can be clicked only when an image is selected. Create/Edit PDF File can be clicked only when an image or PDF file is selected. Video Frame Capture can be clicked only when a video is selected. New Art You can create items such as collages and cards using images.
  • Page 357 (Details View) Switches the view to preview an image, PDF file or video. (Whole Image View) While in the details view, fits the preview to the area size. (Reduce/Enlarge) Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can also freely change the display size by dragging the slider.
  • Page 358 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > People View A155 People View Images appear grouped by person. You can set the profiles of registered people. Click People on the left side of the screen to switch to the People view. Registered People Area Operation Buttons Display Size Setting Bar...
  • Page 359 New Art You can create items such as collages and cards using the images registered to people. Select an item to create to display the Select Theme and Main People dialog in which you can set the theme and main people of the item. Select Theme and Main People Dialog The view switches to My Art when selection of the theme and main people is completed.
  • Page 360 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > People View > Register Profile Dialog A160 Register Profile Dialog You can register the profiles of registered people. Select the person you want to register in the People view, then click Register Profile at the bottom of the screen to display the Register Profile dialog.
  • Page 361 Related Topic Registering People's Profiles Page top...
  • Page 362 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > People View > Expanded Display A161 Expanded Display All images contained in a registered person appear as thumbnails. You can browse or edit the images. Switch the People view to the expanded display by one of the following operations. Double-click a person in the People view Click the name displayed below People on the left side of the screen Thumbnails Area...
  • Page 363 New Art appears only in the thumbnail view. Specify Person and (Previous File/Next File) appear only in the details view. Correct/Enhance, Special Filters and Create/Edit PDF File can be clicked only when an image is selected. New Art You can create items such as collages and cards using images. Select an item to create to display the Select Theme and Main People dialog in which you can set the theme and main people of the item.
  • Page 364 the display size by dragging the slider. Related Topic Registering People from the Details View Page top...
  • Page 365 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Unregistered People View A170 Unregistered People View You can register names to the images whose face areas have been automatically detected. Click Unregistered People on the left side of the screen to switch to the Unregistered People view. Note Identifying people...
  • Page 366 (3) Operation Buttons Note New Art appears only in the thumbnail view. Specify Person and (Previous File/Next File) appear only in the details view. Correct/Enhance, Special Filters and Create/Edit PDF File can be clicked only when an image is selected. New Art You can create items such as collages and cards using images.
  • Page 367 Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can also freely change the display size by dragging the slider. Related Topic Registering People Page top...
  • Page 368 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Folder View A171 Folder View Images, PDF files and videos in the specified folder appear as thumbnails. Click the folder in the folder tree on the left side of the screen to switch to the folder view. Thumbnails Area Operation Buttons Display Size Setting Bar...
  • Page 369 New Art You can create items such as collages and cards using images. Select an item to create to display the Select Theme and Main People dialog in which you can set the theme and main people of the item. Select Theme and Main People Dialog The view switches to My Art when selection of the theme and main people is completed.
  • Page 370 (Whole Image View) While in the details view, fits the preview to the area size. (Reduce/Enlarge) Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can also freely change the display size by dragging the slider. Note "Registering People from the Details View"...
  • Page 371 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Scan View A180 Scan View You can perform various scans according to item and use. Click Scan on the left side of the screen to switch to the Scan view. Scan Buttons Area Scanned Image Thumbnails Area Operation Buttons...
  • Page 372 Stitch Combines scanned images into one image. Click to start IJ Scan Utility. See the corresponding page of On-screen Manual for details. ScanGear Opens ScanGear (scanner driver) from which you can scan photos and documents with advanced settings. Click to start ScanGear. See the corresponding page of On-screen Manual for details.
  • Page 373 Switches the view to preview the image. (Whole Image View) While in the details view, fits the preview to the area size. (Reduce/Enlarge) Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can also freely change the display size by dragging the slider. Related Topic Scanning Photos and Documents Page top...
  • Page 374 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Scan View > Crop View (Scan View) A181 Crop View (Scan View) You can crop scanned images. Click Crop in the Scan view to switch to the Crop view. Preview Area Operation Buttons Display Size Setting Bar...
  • Page 375 Applies cropping. Close Returns to the Scan view without applying cropping. (Previous Image/Next Image) Switches the displayed image when there are multiple scanned images. (3) Display Size Setting Bar (Thumbnail View) The view switches to Scan. (Whole Image View) Fits the preview to the area size. (Reduce/Enlarge) Click (Reduce) or...
  • Page 376 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Scan View > Save Dialog (Scan View) A182 Save Dialog (Scan View) You can make advanced settings for saving scanned images to a computer. Click Save at the bottom right of the Scan view to display the Save dialog. Save in Displays the folder in which to save the scanned images.
  • Page 377 Select this checkbox to create a current date folder in the folder specified in Save in and save scanned images in it. The folder will be created with a name such as "20XX_01_01" (Year_Month_Date). If this checkbox is not selected, files are saved directly in the folder specified in Save in. Related Topic Scan View Page top...
  • Page 378 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Photo Sharing Sites View A183 Photo Sharing Sites View You can search for images on photo sharing sites on the Internet and download the images you want to print.
  • Page 379 (2) Search Results Area Displays the thumbnails of search results. The title appears under each thumbnail. Important Due to limitations of photo sharing sites, if the search results exceed 4,000 images, the same images as those displayed in the page containing the 4,001st image will be displayed in all the subsequent pages.
  • Page 380 Attribution No - You must show the title and licensor of the original Derivatives (CC work along with your creation. license) - You may not modify the work. Attribution Share - You must show the title and licensor of the original Alike (CC license) work along with your creation.
  • Page 381 Note "Downloading Images from Photo Sharing Sites" for how to download images from photo sharing sites. Page top...
  • Page 382 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Photo Sharing Sites View > Save Dialog (Photo Sharing Sites View) A184 Save Dialog (Photo Sharing Sites View) You can make advanced settings for saving the images downloaded in the Photo Sharing Sites view to a computer.
  • Page 383 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Video Frame Capture View A185 Video Frame Capture View You can capture video frames to create still images. You can also print the captured still images. Switch to the Video Frame Capture view by one of the following operations. Select a video in Day View of the Calendar view, the Event view or folder view, then click Video Frame Capture at the bottom of the screen Click Video Frame Capture on the left side of the screen when video frame capture is in progress...
  • Page 384 (2) Captured Images Area Displays the thumbnails of still images captured from the video. The (Correction) mark appears on the thumbnails of corrected still images. (Left Scroll)/(Right Scroll) Scrolls the Captured Images area left or right to display the hidden thumbnails. (3) Operation Buttons Layout Print You can print multiple still images by placing them in a layout that resembles a film or theater.
  • Page 385 Capture (single frame) Panel Capture (multiple) Panel (Playback Slider) Displays the video playback progress. The current playback time appears below the slider. You can drag the slider to move the video forward or backward. (Start Time of Capture Range)/(End Time of Capture Range) You can specify the range from which to automatically capture multiple images.
  • Page 386 (Switch Single/Multiple Capture) Switches the view between the Capture (single frame) panel and Capture (multiple) panel. Note "Capturing and Printing Still Images from Videos" for how to capture still images from a video. Page top...
  • Page 387 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Video Frame Capture View > Correct View A186 Correct View You can correct still images captured from a video. Select the still image(s) you want to correct in the Captured Images area of the Video Frame Capture view, then click Correct at the bottom of the screen to switch to the Correct view.
  • Page 388 (3) Operation Buttons Noise Reduction Reduces noise (tonal variation that may appear in images taken in dark locations such as night scenes using a digital camera). Enhance Resolution Reduces jaggies (roughness in images). Undo Restores the original uncorrected state. Close Switches to the Video Frame Capture view.
  • Page 389 (Reduce/Enlarge) Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size. You can also freely change the display size by dragging the slider. Note "Correcting Still Images Captured from Videos" for how to correct still images captured from a video.
  • Page 390 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Video Frame Capture View > Merge Frames View A187 Merge Frames View You can merge still images captured from a video in the order of the time code to create an image depicting the flow of a moving subject.
  • Page 391 Operation Buttons Display Size Setting Bar (1) Selected Images Area Displays the thumbnails of the still image(s) selected in the Video Frame Capture view. (Left Scroll)/(Right Scroll) Scrolls the Selected Images area left or right to display the hidden thumbnails. (2) Preview Area Displays the preview of the merged image.
  • Page 392 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Video Frame Capture View > Save Dialog (Video Frame Capture View) A188 Save Dialog (Video Frame Capture View) You can make advanced settings for saving still images captured from a video or images of merged frames to a computer.
  • Page 394 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Download PREMIUM Contents View A189 Download PREMIUM Contents View You can download PREMIUM Contents. Click Download PREMIUM Contents on the left side of the screen to switch to the Download PREMIUM Contents view.
  • Page 395 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Downloaded PREMIUM Contents View A200 Downloaded PREMIUM Contents View You can edit or print PREMIUM Contents (materials for printing) downloaded. Click Downloaded PREMIUM Contents on the left side of the screen to switch to the Downloaded PREMIUM Contents view.
  • Page 396 (2) Operation Buttons Edit Switches to the My Art view. My Art View Note Available editing functions vary depending on the selected PREMIUM Content. You cannot edit multiple PREMIUM Contents at the same time. (3) Display Size Setting Bar (Reduce/Enlarge) Click (Reduce) or (Enlarge) to reduce or enlarge the display size.
  • Page 397 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Main Screen > Scan View > Save Dialog (Scan View) > PDF Settings Dialog A300 PDF Settings Dialog You can make advanced settings such as the PDF compression type to the PDF file to be saved. Select PDF for Data Format in the Save dialog of the Scan view, then click Settings...
  • Page 398 - Images with small amount of text - Images containing figures/images - Hand-written image PDF Compression Select a compression type for saving. Standard It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Compresses the file size when saving. You can reduce the load on your network/server. Important PDF images may degrade if you repeatedly save them with high compression.
  • Page 399 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Correct/Enhance Images Window A301 Correct/Enhance Images Window You can correct or enhance images. Display the Correct/Enhance Images window by one of the following operations. Select the image(s) in use in the Edit area of the My Art view, then click Correct/Enhance at the bottom of the screen Select an image or images in Day View of the Calendar view, the Event view, the expanded display of the People view, the Unregistered People view or folder view, then click Correct/Enhance at the...
  • Page 400 Auto Photo Fix Applies corrections suitable for photos automatically. Note You can automatically correct photos when printing. See "Print Settings Dialog" for the setting procedure. Prioritize Exif info Select this checkbox to apply corrections primarily based on the settings made at the time of shooting.
  • Page 401 Reset Selected Image Restores the corrected, adjusted or enhanced image to the original uncorrected, unenhanced or unadjusted state. Manual Tab There are two menus on the Manual tab: Adjust and Correct/Enhance. Use Adjust to adjust brightness and contrast, or to sharpen the entire image. Use Correct/Enhance to correct/enhance specific areas.
  • Page 402 Brightness/Contrast Adjusts the brightness and contrast of the image. Move the Brightness slider to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. Move the Contrast slider to the left to decrease and right to increase the contrast of the image. Tone Adjusts the brightness balance by specifying Highlight (the brightest level), Shadow (the darkest level) and Midtone (the color in the middle of Highlight and Shadow).
  • Page 403 Correct/Enhance Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in the selected area. You can adjust the correction level using the slider. Face Brightener Corrects the entire image to brighten the face area in and around the selected area. You can adjust the correction level using the slider. Face Sharpener Corrects the entire image to sharpen the face area in and around the selected area.
  • Page 404 Rotates the image 90 degrees counter-clockwise or clockwise with each click. (Invert Horizontally) Inverts the image horizontally. (Crop) Displays the Crop window in which you can crop the image. Crop Window (Enlarge)/(Reduce) Enlarges or reduces the preview with each click. (Whole Image View) Fits the preview to the area size.
  • Page 405 window. (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on corrected or enhanced images. Note This area does not appear when multiple images were selected in the My Art view upon displaying the Correct/Enhance Images window; only the preview of the last selected image appears. (5) Operation Buttons Save Selected Image Displays the Save dialog from which you can save the corrected, enhanced or adjusted image...
  • Page 406 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Correct/Enhance Images Window > Crop Window A302 Crop Window You can crop images. Click (Crop) in the Correct/Enhance Images window to display the Crop window. Note When the Correct/Enhance Images windows is displayed from the My Art view, (Crop) does not appear.
  • Page 407 Correct/Enhance Images Window Page top...
  • Page 408 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Special Image Filters Window A303 Special Image Filters Window You can enhance images using special filters. Display the Special Image Filters window by one of the following operations. Select the image(s) in use in the Edit area of the My Art view, then click Special Filters at the bottom of the screen Select an image or images in Day View of the Calendar view, the Event view, the expanded display of the People view, the Unregistered People view or folder view, then click Special Filters at the...
  • Page 409 Miniature Effect You can enhance an image to resemble a photo of a miniature model (diorama). You can adjust the size of the white frame (area that will not be blurred) using the slider. Toy Camera Effect You can enhance an image to resemble a retro photo taken with a toy camera. The enhancement is applied as you move the slider to adjust the effect level.
  • Page 410 Before The image before enhancement appears. After The image after enhancement appears. Back/Next Switches to the previous/next image. Not available when one image is selected. Close Closes the Compare Images window. (3) Preview Area Displays the preview of the image being enhanced. (Enhancement) mark appears on enhanced images.
  • Page 411 Closes the Special Image Filters window. Related Topic Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters Page top...
  • Page 412 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Correct/Enhance Images Window > Save Dialog (Correct/Enhance Images or Special Image Filters Window) A304 Save Dialog (Correct/Enhance Images or Special Image Filters Window) You can make advanced settings for saving corrected, enhanced or adjusted images to a computer. Display the Save dialog by one of the following operations.
  • Page 413 Special Image Filters Window Page top...
  • Page 414 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Create/Edit PDF File View A305 Create/Edit PDF File View You can create PDF files from images saved on a computer. You can also add pages to or delete pages from the created PDF files and rearrange pages. Select an image (or images) or a PDF file (or PDF files) in Day View of the Calendar view, the Event view or folder view, then click Create/Edit PDF File at the bottom of the screen to switch to the Create/Edit PDF File view.
  • Page 415 (a) Pages Area Displays the thumbnails of images as pages that compose a PDF file. You can change the page order via drag-and-drop. (Up Scroll)/(Down Scroll) Scrolls up/down the Pages area. (b) Preview Area Displays the preview of an image. (c) Page Operations Toolbar (Previous Page)/(Next Page) Switches the displayed page.
  • Page 416 Deletes the selected page(s). Rotate Rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise with each click. Undo Undoes the last operation. Each click restores the previous state. Reset Undoes all operations performed in the Create/Edit PDF File view. Click to restore the initial state. Save Displays the Save dialog from which you can save each of the page displayed in the Preview area as a separate PDF file.
  • Page 417 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Create/Edit PDF File View > Save Dialog (Create/Edit PDF File View) A500 Save Dialog (Create/Edit PDF File View) You can make advanced settings for saving created or edited PDF files to a computer. Click Save or Save All at the bottom right of the Create/Edit PDF File view to display the Save dialog.
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  • Page 419 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Create/Edit PDF File View > Save Dialog (Create/Edit PDF File View) > File Settings Dialog A502 File Settings Dialog You can make advanced settings such as the PDF compression type to the PDF file to be saved. Click Settings...
  • Page 420 - Images containing figures/images - Hand-written image PDF Compression Select a compression type for saving. Standard It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Compresses the file size when saving. You can reduce the load on your network/server. Important PDF images may degrade if you repeatedly save them with high compression.
  • Page 421 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Print Settings Dialog A503 Print Settings Dialog You can specify the print settings and start printing. Click Print at the bottom right of each view to display the print settings window. Note The displayed items vary by the data to be printed.
  • Page 422 Printer Settings Printer You can select the printer to be used. Note Only Canon printers appear. Paper Size You can select the size of the paper to be used. Note When printing from the My Art view, the paper size suitable for your item appears...
  • Page 423 automatically. The size cannot be changed. "Paper Size List" for sizes of paper. Media Type Select the type of paper to be used. Paper Source You can select how to feed paper. Note Available paper sizes, media types, paper sources vary depending on the printer to be used. Print Range Settings Page Range You can specify the page range for printing.
  • Page 424 Print date Select this checkbox to add dates to the images before printing. Text Orientation You can select the orientation of the date. Position You can select the position to print the date. The print position of the date does not change even if images are rotated. Font Size You can select the size of the date.
  • Page 425 extension. Important When Amount of Extension is set to Large, the back of paper may become stained. When Amount of Extension is set to Small or None, margins may appear depending on the size of the paper. Adjust Print Position If the image on the printed sticker or disc label is out of position, you can adjust the print position.
  • Page 426 Enable Red-Eye Correction Select this checkbox to correct red eyes caused by a camera flash. Prioritize Exif info Select this checkbox to apply corrections primarily based on the settings made at the time of shooting. Important The color tone may change when you print a document image with Enable Auto Photo Fix selected.
  • Page 427 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Print Settings Dialog > Paper Size List A504 Paper Size List Paper sizes available for printing with My Image Garden are as follows. Check the paper to use before printing. Note Paper sizes that can be selected vary depending on your printer, your operating system and the country/region setting.
  • Page 428 Art A3+ (Margin 35) 12.95 x 19.02 inches (32.9 x 48.3 cm) Fine Art A4 8.27 x 11.69 inches (21.0 x 29.7 cm) Fine Art Letter 8.50 x 11.00 inches (21.59 x 27.94 cm) Fine Art A3 11.69 x 16.54 inches (29.7 x 42.0 cm) Fine Art A3+ 12.95 x 19.02 inches (32.9 x 48.3 cm) A4 (Art Paper Margin 35)
  • Page 429 My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens > Preferences Dialog A505 Preferences Dialog You can specify the environment of My Image Garden, image analysis function settings, folders in which to save files, applications to use, etc. Select Preferences... in the My Image Garden menu of My Image Garden to display the Preferences dialog.
  • Page 430 Image Analysis Settings Tab You can set the folders to be subject to image analysis, face detection rate for image analysis, etc. Perform Image Analysis in the Following Folder(s) Displays the folders to be subject to image analysis. Only the images in the folders registered here appear in the Calendar view, Unregistered People view or People view, and are used in recommended items displayed in Image Display.
  • Page 431 Optimize Image Analysis Results Click Optimize to refresh the saved image analysis results. Delete Saved Image Analysis Results Click Delete to delete the image analysis results. After the image analysis results are deleted, no image appears in the Unregistered People view until the next image analysis is performed.
  • Page 432 Document Language Select the language for detecting text in images. Combine multiple text conversion results Select this checkbox to save the results of extraction in one file collectively upon extracting text from multiple images. Important Be sure to select this checkbox when extracting text from 11 or more images collectively. Defaults Restores all items to the default settings.
  • Page 433 Check 4: Are the ink tanks/ink cartridges installed properly? If genuine Canon ink tanks/ink cartridges are not installed for any colors of a supported printer, an error message is displayed on the computer screen. Follow the instructions on the computer screen, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks/ink cartridges are installed properly for all colors, then print the PREMIUM Contents again.
  • Page 434 If your printer is connected to AirMac using a USB cable and being used as a shared printer, an error message is displayed on the computer screen. Change the connection to USB connection or network connection, then try printing the PREMIUM Contents again. Page top...
  • Page 435 My Image Garden Guide > Troubleshooting A511 Troubleshooting How Can I Change the Settings of My Image Garden? You can change the settings of My Image Garden in the Preferences dialog. Preferences Dialog Images Do Not Appear Image analysis is performed immediately after installation. Therefore, images may not appear in the Calendar view or Unregistered People view until the image analysis is completed.
  • Page 436 You can also select images downloaded from photo sharing sites on the Internet. Downloading Images from Photo Sharing Sites For videos, only MOV or MP4 format videos recorded with Canon digital cameras or digital camcorders appear. Calendar View (Images, PDF Files and Videos)
  • Page 437 Note Click a date and select Select All from the Edit menu to select all dates of the month. In Day View When you click Day View in the Calendar view set to Month View, the view switches to Calendar set to Day View, and images, PDF files and videos appear as thumbnails by date.
  • Page 438 event appear as thumbnails. Note Select Select All from the Edit menu to select all images, PDF files and videos. People View (Images) When you click People, the view switches to People and the images of registered people appear as thumbnails.
  • Page 439 and the images registered to the person appear as thumbnails. Note Select Select All from the Edit menu to select all images. Unregistered People View (Images) When you click Unregistered People, the view switches to Unregistered People and images detected as a result of image analysis appear as thumbnails.
  • Page 440 Identifying people... appears at Unregistered People in Global Menu during image analysis. Folder View (Images, PDF Files and Videos) When you select a folder in the folder tree, images, PDF files and videos in the folder appear as thumbnails. Page top...
  • Page 441: What Is My Image Garden

    My Image Garden Guide > What Is My Image Garden? What Is My Image Garden? What You Can Do with My Image Garden Starting My Image Garden Page top...
  • Page 442: Printing

    My Image Garden Guide > Printing Printing Printing Photos and Documents Printing Recommended Items and Images Displayed in Slide Shows Creating and Printing Items Downloading and Printing PREMIUM Contents Capturing and Printing Still Images from Videos Page top...
  • Page 443: Using Various Functions

    My Image Garden Guide > Using Various Functions Using Various Functions Scanning Photos and Documents Editing Items Correcting/Enhancing Photos Cropping Photos Enhancing Photos Using Special Filters Creating/Editing PDF Files Extracting Text from Images (OCR Function) Downloading Images from Photo Sharing Sites Page top...
  • Page 444: My Image Garden Screens

    My Image Garden Guide > My Image Garden Screens My Image Garden Screens Main Screen Correct/Enhance Images Window Special Image Filters Window Create/Edit PDF File View Print Settings Dialog Preferences Dialog Page top...
  • Page 445 My Image Garden Guide > Utilizing the Item Recommendation Function Utilizing the Item Recommendation Function Enjoying Items Recommended by My Image Garden Registering Various Information to Photos Page top...
  • Page 446: Table Of Contents

    My Image Garden Guide MA-8768-V1.00 General Notes (My Image Garden) What Is My Image Garden? What You Can Do with My Image Garden Starting My Image Garden Utilizing the Item Recommendation Function Enjoying Items Recommended by My Image Registering Various Information to Photos Garden Printing Printing Photos and Documents...
  • Page 447 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Appendix for Network Communication > Restrictions N002 Restrictions If you use a printer over the wireless LAN, the printer may recognize nearby wireless systems, you should set a network key (WEP, WPA, or WPA2) to the access point to encrypt wireless transmission. Wireless communication with a product that does not comply with the Wi-Fi standard cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 448 Enable Timeout setting 1 minute Enable/disable Bonjour Enable Service name Canon MG4200 series LPR protocol setting Enable Wireless LAN DRX setting Enable ("XX" represents alphanumeric characters.) * The initial value in this item varies by machine. You can check the value in this item using the operation panel on the machine.
  • Page 449 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Appendix for Network Communication > Using the Card Slot over a Network N004 Using the Card Slot over a Network Mounting the Card Slot as the Network Drive Restrictions on Card Slot Use over a Network Mounting the Card Slot as the Network Drive The card slot must be mounted to use it over a network.
  • Page 450 The card slot can be shared by multiple computers, if the machine is connected to a network. Multiple computers can read files from a memory card in the card slot at the same time. If your computer joins a domain, the card slot may not be mounted as the network drive. If you use the memory card stored the large size files or many files, a large amount of card access may be generated.
  • Page 451 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Appendix for Network Communication > Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN N106 Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN To add the computer connecting the printer with LAN or to change the connection method between the printer and the computer from USB to LAN, setup with the Setup CD-ROM.
  • Page 452 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Appendix for Network Communication > About Technical Terms N100 About Technical Terms In this section, technical terms used in the manual are explained. Access Point A wireless transceiver or base station that receives information from wireless clients/the machine and rebroadcasts it.
  • Page 453 For WPA/WPA2, authentication method is PSK. Auto The printer automatically changes its authentication method to match the access point. Open System In this authentication method, the communication partner is authenticated without using WEP key even if Use Password (WEP) is selected. Shared Key In this authentication method, the communication partner is authenticated using the WEP key that was set for encryption.
  • Page 454 when using two or more antennas simultaneously or obtaining a bigger transfer rate than before by using multiple communication channels at the same time, the transmission speed may be influenced by the connected apparatus. At the maximum transfer rate of 600 Mbps, it is possible to communicate with multiple computer terminals within a dozen or so metre radius.
  • Page 455 Network (SSID) Unique label for wireless LAN. It is often represented such as a network name or a access point name. SSID distinguishes one wireless LAN from another to prevent interference. The printer and all clients on a wireless LAN must use the same SSID in order to communicate with each other.
  • Page 456 Subnet Mask Address: 192.168.127.0 TCP/IP Suite of communications protocols used to connect hosts on the Internet or the LAN. This protocol allows different terminals to communicate with each other. TKIP An encryption protocol employed by WPA/WPA2. Serial interface designed to enable you to "hot-swap" devices, i.e., by plugging and unplugging them without turning off the power.
  • Page 457 This encrypted key is used to perform WPA2 Personal authentication. The passphrase should be a string of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a 64-digit hexadecimal value. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless network. There are 2 primary methods used in the Wi-Fi Protected Setup: PIN entry: a mandatory method of setup for all WPS certified devices Push button configuration (PBC): an actual push button on the hardware or through a simulated...
  • Page 458 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network > Cannot Detect the Machine When Setting up Network Communication N102 Cannot Detect the Machine When Setting up Network Communication If the machine could not be detected on the network when setting up the network communication, confirm the network settings before redetecting the machine.
  • Page 459 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Appendix for Network Communication > Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable U088 Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable Connect the machine and the computer using a USB cable as the illustration below. The USB port is located on the rear of the machine.
  • Page 460 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Appendix for Network Communication > When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name N105 When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name When the printer is detected, you may see multiple printers of the same name on the detection result screen.
  • Page 461 Do not print when IJ Network Tool is running. If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
  • Page 462 > Canon IJ Network Tool Screen N011 Canon IJ Network Tool Screen This section describes the items displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Utilities Modifies the settings of the machine. Select to change the network name (SSID) settings.
  • Page 463 Configuration Enabled when Utilities is selected. Click to display the Configuration screen to configure settings of the selected printer. Note This item has the same function as Configuration in the Settings: menu. Page top...
  • Page 464 If the printer is being used from another computer, a screen is displayed informing you of this condition. Note This item has the same function as Update in the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Network Information Displays the Network Information screen to confirm the network settings of the printer.
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  • Page 466 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Changing and Confirming Network Settings > Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet N015 Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily.
  • Page 467 AirPort Network (Infra) Connects the printer to the wireless LAN with an access point. 2. Network (SSID): The network name (SSID) of the wireless LAN is displayed. Note Enter the same SSID that the access point is configured to use. The SSID is case-sensitive. 3.
  • Page 468 functionality must be enabled on your wireless LAN router or access point. Use following IP address If no DHCP server functionality is available in your setup where you use the printer or you want to use a particular IP address, select this option to use a fixed IP address. Access Points Screen Detected Access Points: The signal strength from the access point, encryption type, name of access point, and the radio...
  • Page 469 Note The WEP Details screen, the WPA Details screen, or the WPA2 Details screen appears if the selected access point is encrypted. In this case, configure the details to use the same encryption settings set to the access point. Access points that cannot be used by this machine (including those configured to use different encryption methods) are displayed grayed out and cannot be configured.
  • Page 470 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Changing and Confirming Network Settings > Changing the WEP Detailed Settings N014 Changing the WEP Detailed Settings To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily.
  • Page 471 Select either 64 bit or 128 bit. 3. Key Format: Select either ASCII or Hex. 4. Key ID: Select the Key ID (index) set to the access point. Note When the printer is connected to an AirPort Base Station via a LAN: When the printer is connected to an AirPort Base Station via a LAN, confirm the settings in Wireless Security of AirPort Utility.
  • Page 472 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Changing and Confirming Network Settings > Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings N107 Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily.
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  • Page 474 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Changing and Confirming Network Settings > Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet N017 Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet Start up IJ Network Tool. Starting up IJ Network Tool Select the printer in Printers:.
  • Page 475 A screen is displayed asking you for confirmation before the settings are sent to the printer. If you click OK, the settings are sent to the printer and the Transmitted Settings screen is displayed. Page top...
  • Page 476 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Changing and Confirming Network Settings > Monitoring Wireless Network Status N018 Monitoring Wireless Network Status Start up IJ Network Tool. Starting up IJ Network Tool Select the printer in Printers:. Select Status from the View menu.
  • Page 477 interfere with other access points. Check that the printer and the access point face each other. Connection performance may depend on the orientations of the wireless devices. Replace the access point and the printer in another direction to achieve the best performance. Check whether other computers are not accessing the printer.
  • Page 478 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Changing and Confirming Network Settings > Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine N019 Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine Important Note that initialization erases all network settings on the machine, and printing or scanning operation from a computer over network may become impossible.
  • Page 479 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Changing and Confirming Network Settings > Viewing the Modified Settings N020 Viewing the Modified Settings The Confirmation screen is displayed when you modified the printer settings on the Configuration screen.
  • Page 480 Home > Overview of the Machine > About Network Communication > Changing and Confirming Network Settings > Printing Out Network Setting Information N022 Printing Out Network Setting Information You can print out the network settings of the machine such as its IP address and SSID. Important This print out contains valuable information about your computer.
  • Page 481 WEP Key Length WEP Key Length Inactive/128/64 Authentication Method of the Authentication none/auto/open/shared/WPA- PSK/WPA2-PSK Signal Strength Signal Strength 0 to 100 [%] TCP/IP Version TCP/IP Version IPv4 & IPv6/IPv4 IPv4 IP Address Selected IP Address (IPv4) XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX IPv4 Default Default Gateway (IPv4) XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Gateway Subnet Mask...
  • Page 482 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Other Problems with Network > Forgot an Access Point Name, SSID, or a Network Key N041 Forgot an Access Point Name, SSID, or a Network Key Cannot Connect with an Access Point to Which a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key Is Set (You Forgot the WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key) How to Set a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key Cannot Connect with an Access Point to Which a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key Is Set (You Forgot...
  • Page 483 Note This machine supports WPA-PSK (WPA-Personal) and WPA2-PSK (WPA2-Personal). Page top...
  • Page 484 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Problems with the Machine While Using with Network > The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly N042 The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly Cannot Communicate with the Machine over the Wireless LAN Cannot Print, Scan, or Access the Card Slot from a Computer Connected to the Network Cannot Communicate with the Machine over the Wireless LAN Check 1: Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 485 Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access. If using any programs that switch the network environment, check their settings. Some programs will enable a firewall by default.
  • Page 486 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Other Problems with Network > The Message Is Displayed on the Computer Screen During Setup N043 The Message Is Displayed on the Computer Screen During Setup The Enter Password Screen Is Displayed During Setup The Screen for Setting the Encryption Is Displayed After Selecting the Access Point in the Access Points Screen "You are connecting the machine to the non encrypted wireless network"...
  • Page 487 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Problems with the Machine While Using with Network > Printing Speed Is Slow N046 Printing Speed Is Slow Check 1: The machine may be printing out or scanning a large job issued from another computer.
  • Page 488 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Other Problems with Network > The Admin Password Set to the Machine Was Forgotten N047 The Admin Password Set to the Machine Was Forgotten Initialize the LAN settings. How to Restore the Machine's Network Settings to Factory Default After initializing the LAN settings, setup with the Setup CD-ROM.
  • Page 489 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Problems with the Machine While Using with Network > Cannot Use the Card Slot via Network U003 Cannot Use the Card Slot via Network Cannot Use the Card Slot Page top...
  • Page 490 To display the network setting information using IJ Network Tool, select Network Information on the View menu. Canon IJ Network Tool Menus Checking the IP Address or the MAC Address of the Computer To check the IP address or MAC address assigned to the computer, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 491 Click the Ping button. Make sure that Send only XX pings (XX are numbers) is selected. Enter the IP address of the target printer or the target access point in Enter the network address to ping.. When using the OS other than Mac OS X v.10.6.x, enter the IP address of the target printer or the target access point in Please enter the network address to ping.
  • Page 492 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Other Problems with Network > How to Restore the Machine's Network Settings to Factory Default N050 How to Restore the Machine's Network Settings to Factory Default Important Note that initialization erases all network settings on the machine, and printing or scanning operation from a computer over network may become impossible.
  • Page 493 Even if IJ Network Tool is uninstalled, you can print and scan from the computer over network. However, you cannot change the network settings over network. Select Applications from the Go menu of Finder, double-click Canon Utilities > IJ Network Tool, drag the Canon IJ Network Tool icon into the Trash. Restart the computer.
  • Page 494 To launch IJ Network Scanner Selector EX automatically again, follow either of the procedure below. Click [+] in the step 3. Then click Applications > Canon Utilities > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX, select Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX, and click Add.
  • Page 495 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Problems with the Machine While Using with Network > Cannot Use the Card Slot via Network > Cannot Use the Card Slot N055 Cannot Use the Card Slot Check 1: Is the icon of the card slot displayed? To use the card slot over network, you have to mount the card slot as the network drive of the computer.
  • Page 496 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Problems with the Machine While Using with Network > Cannot Use the Machine on Replacing an Access Point or Changing Its settings U046 Cannot Use the Machine on Replacing an Access Point or Changing Its settings When you replace an access point, perform network setup of the Machine again.
  • Page 497 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network > Cannot Detect the Machine When Setting up Network Communication > Cannot Detect the Machine with the Wireless LAN: Check 1 N021 Cannot Detect the Machine with the Wireless LAN: Check 1 Are the machine and network device (router, access point, etc.) turned on? Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 498 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network > Cannot Detect the Machine When Setting up Network Communication > Cannot Detect the Machine with the Wireless LAN: Check 2 N040 Cannot Detect the Machine with the Wireless LAN: Check 2 Are the computer and network device (router, access point, etc.) configured and can the computer connect to the network? Make sure that you can view any web pages on your computer.
  • Page 499 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network > Cannot Detect the Machine When Setting up Network Communication > Cannot Detect the Machine with the Wireless LAN: Check 3 N052 Cannot Detect the Machine with the Wireless LAN: Check 3 Is the wireless LAN setting of the machine enabled? Make sure that the Wi-Fi lamp of the machine is lit blue.
  • Page 500 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network > Cannot Detect the Machine When Setting up Network Communication > Cannot Detect the Machine with the Wireless LAN: Check 4 N059 Cannot Detect the Machine with the Wireless LAN: Check 4 Is the machine connected to the access point? By using the operation panel of the machine, make sure that the machine is connected to the access point.
  • Page 501 When the message does not appear on your computer: Cancel to set up, then set the security software to allow Canon software* to access the network. * Set the security software to allow Setup.app, Canon IJ Network Tool.app, canonijnetwork.bundle, CIJScannerRegister.app, and CNNSelectorAgent.app to access...
  • Page 502 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Network Communication > Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network > Cannot Detect the Machine When Setting up Network Communication > Cannot Detect the Machine with the Wireless LAN: Check 6 U027 Cannot Detect the Machine with the Wireless LAN: Check 6 Check the settings of the access point.
  • Page 503 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with the Machine > Cannot Communicate with the Machine with USB Connection U102 Cannot Communicate with the Machine with USB Connection Check 1: Make sure that the machine is turned on. Check 2: Make sure that the USB cable is connected properly. Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable to connect the USB cable properly.
  • Page 504 If not, setup with the Setup CD-ROM. Check 5: When using IJ Network Tool, click Update to search for the printer again. Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Check 6: Make sure that the network settings in the printer are identical with those of the access point.
  • Page 505 If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access. If using any programs that switch the network environment, check their settings. Some programs will enable a firewall by default.
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  • Page 507 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Overview of the Printer Driver > Print Dialog > Borderless Printing P705 Borderless Printing This dialog allows you to adjust the amount of the document that extends off the paper when borderless printing is performed.
  • Page 508 The procedure for performing manual print head alignment is as follows: Print Head Alignment Select Custom Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Switch head alignment to manual Check the Align heads manually check box. Apply the settings Click Apply and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.
  • Page 509 Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (A) Least noticeable vertical white streaks (B) Most noticeable vertical white streaks If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal white streaks.
  • Page 510 Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (A) Least noticeable vertical white streaks (B) Most noticeable vertical white streaks Confirm the displayed message and click OK The third pattern is printed.
  • Page 511 If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal stripes. (A) Least noticeable horizontal stripes (B) Most noticeable horizontal stripes Note After head alignment is completed, you can print and check the current setting. To do so, click the Print Head Alignment icon and when the message is displayed, click Print Alignment Value.
  • Page 512 Notes on Adding a Printer If you will be installing the Canon printer driver on Mac OS X and using the printer through a network connection, you can select Bonjour or Canon IJ Network in the Add Printer dialog.
  • Page 513 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Printing with Easy Setup P000 Printing with Easy Setup The simple setup procedure for carrying out appropriate printing on this machine, is as follows: Check that the machine is turned on Confirming that the Power Is On Load paper on the machine...
  • Page 514 Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu Select the media type For Media Type, select the same paper type loaded in the machine.
  • Page 515 Select the print quality For Print Quality, select High, Standard, or Fast according to your purpose. Important The print quality settings that can be selected may differ depending on a printing profile. Complete the setup Click Print. When you execute print, the document will be printed in accordance with the type and size of the media.
  • Page 516 Important In the Presets section, click Save Current Settings as Preset... (Save As...) to register the specified settings. Registering a Changed Printing Profile Page top...
  • Page 517 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Various Printing Methods > Execute Borderless Printing P003 Execute Borderless Printing The borderless printing function allows you to print data without any margin by enlarging the data so that it extends slightly off the paper.
  • Page 518 Adjust the amount of extension from the paper If necessary, adjust the amount of extension using the Amount of Extension slider. Moving the slider to the right increases the amount extending off the paper, and moving the slider to the left decreases the amount. It is recommended to set the slider at the second position from the right for most cases.
  • Page 519 Important When the amount of extension is decreased, an unexpected margin may be produced on the print, depending on the size of the paper. Note When the Amount of Extension slider is set to the leftmost position, image data will be printed in the full size.
  • Page 520 Cleaning)." The procedure for performing bottom plate cleaning is as follows: Bottom Plate Cleaning Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Click the Bottom Plate Cleaning icon The dialog opens. Load paper in the machine As instructed in the dialog, fold the A4 size or Letter size plain paper in half horizontally, and then unfold the sheet.
  • Page 521 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Brightness P018 Adjusting Brightness You can change the brightness of the overall image data during printing. This function does not change pure white or pure black but it changes the brightness of the intermediate colors.
  • Page 522 If you select ColorSync for Color Matching, then the Brightness appear grayed out and is unavailable. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Page top...
  • Page 523 The procedure for cleaning the print head is as follows: Cleaning Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Click the Cleaning icon When the dialog opens, select the ink group for which cleaning is to be performed.
  • Page 524 When the dialog opens, select the ink group for which deep cleaning is to be performed. Click Initial Check Items to display the items you need to check before performing deep cleaning. Execute deep cleaning Make sure that the machine is on and then click OK. Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
  • Page 525 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Color Balance P017 Adjusting Color Balance You can adjust the color tints when printing. Since this function adjusts color balance of the output by changing the ink ratios of each color, it changes the total color balance of the document.
  • Page 526 Important Adjust the slider gradually. Complete the setup Click Print. When you execute print, the document is printed with the adjusted color balance. Important When the Grayscale Printing check box is checked for Quality & Media, the color balance (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) appear grayed out and are unavailable.
  • Page 527 You can specify the color correction method suited to the type of document to be printed. Normally, the printer driver adjusts the colors by using Canon Digital Photo Color so that data is printed with color tints that most people prefer.
  • Page 528 Matching) is selected. Related Topics Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile from the Application Software) Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile from the Printer Driver) Page top...
  • Page 529 Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Describes the procedure for printing by using the color correction function of the printer driver. To print using Canon Digital Photo Color The printer prints data with color tints that most people prefer, reproducing colors of the original image data and producing three-dimensional effects and high, sharp contrasts.
  • Page 530 You can specify the color correction function of the printer driver to print with color tints that most people prefer through the use of Canon Digital Photo Color. When printing from an application software that can identify ICC profiles and allows you to specify them, use a printing ICC profile in the application software, and select settings for color management.
  • Page 531 Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Page top...
  • Page 532 Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile from the Application Software) When you print from Adobe Photoshop, Canon Digital Photo Professional, or any application software that can identify input ICC profiles and allows you to specify such profiles, printer uses the color management system (ColorSync) built-into Mac OS when printing.
  • Page 533 When you execute print, the machine uses the color space of the image data. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Page top...
  • Page 534 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Specifying Color Correction > Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile from the Printer Driver) P721 Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile from the Printer Driver)
  • Page 535 Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Page top...
  • Page 536 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Contrast P020 Adjusting Contrast You can adjust the image contrast during printing. To make the differences between the light and dark portions of images greater and more distinct, increase the contrast.
  • Page 537 Complete the setup Click Print. When you execute print, the image is printed with the adjusted contrast. Important If you select ColorSync for Color Matching, then the Contrast appear grayed out and is unavailable. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness...
  • Page 538 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Various Printing Methods > Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order P001 Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Collate pages + Reverse Collate pages + Normal Reverse The procedure for specifying the number of copies and printing order is as follows:...
  • Page 539 Complete the setup Click Print. When you execute print, the specified number of copies will be printed with the specified printing order. Important When the application software that you used to create the document has the same function, specify the settings on the printer driver. However, if the print results are not acceptable, specify the function settings on the application software.
  • Page 540 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Overview of the Printer Driver > Display the Printing Status Screen P709 Display the Printing Status Screen Check the print progress according to the following procedure: Launch the printing status screen If the print data has been sent to the machine The printing status screen opens automatically.
  • Page 541 documents. Note Depending on your model, the printer icon display may be different. Page top...
  • Page 542 P025 Canon IJ Printer Driver The Canon IJ printer driver (called printer driver below) is a software that is installed on your computer for printing data with this machine. 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 543 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Updating the Printer Driver > Before Installing the Printer Driver P040 Before Installing the Printer Driver This section describes the items that you should check before installing the printer driver. You should also refer to this section if the printer driver cannot be installed.
  • Page 544 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Installation/Downloading > Cannot Install the Printer Driver U308 Cannot Install the Printer Driver Reinstall the printer driver. If you reinstall the printer driver, install the printer driver on the Setup CD-ROM. Note If the CD-ROM icon is not displayed, try the following: Remove the CD-ROM from your computer, then insert it again.
  • Page 545 The procedure to delete the unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the printer list is as follows: You cannot delete the Canon IJ Printer unless you are logged in as an user with the administrative right. For information about an administrative user, refer to the user's manual for the Mac OS.
  • Page 546 You can download the printer driver for free, but you are responsible for paying any connection fees to the Internet. Related Topics Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver Delete the Unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the Printer List Before Installing the Printer Driver...
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  • Page 548 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Updating the Printer Driver > Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver P038 Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver By updating the printer driver to the latest version of the printer driver, unresolved problems may be solved. Obtaining the Printer Driver You can access our website and download the latest printer driver for your model.
  • Page 549 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Various Printing Methods > Duplex Printing P007 Duplex Printing The procedure for printing data on both sides of one sheet of paper is as follows: Select Duplex Printing &...
  • Page 550 Custom Settings in the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Note If the back side of the paper becomes smudged during duplex printing, display the pop-up menu of Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Cleaning from the menu, and then perform Bottom Plate Cleaning. Related Topics Cleaning Inside the Machine...
  • Page 551 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Various Printing Methods > Scaling the Printing to Fit the Paper Size P004 Scaling the Printing to Fit the Paper Size The procedure for printing a document that is automatically enlarged or reduced to fit the page size to be used is as follows: Click Show Details (...
  • Page 552 Set the print paper size Check the Scale to fit paper size check box. Then from the Destination Paper Size pop-up menu, select the paper size that is actually loaded in the machine. If necessary, check the Scale down only check box When you check this check box, the document will be reduced to fit to the paper size when the document size is larger than the page size.
  • Page 553 You can check the remaining ink level and the FINE cartridge types for your model. Select Ink Level Information from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility An illustration of the ink types and their status are displayed.
  • Page 554 FINE cartridge that still has ink and continue printing. The procedure for specifying the FINE cartridge is as follows: Select Ink Cartridge Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Select the FINE cartridge to be used Select the FINE cartridge you use for printing, and click Apply.
  • Page 555 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Intensity P019 Adjusting Intensity You can dilute (brighten) or intensify (darken) the colors of the overall image data during printing. The following sample shows the case when the intensity is increased so that all colors become more intense when the image data is printed.
  • Page 556 Click Print. When you execute print, the image data is printed with the adjusted intensity. Important If you select ColorSync for Color Matching, then the Intensity appear grayed out and is unavailable. Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness...
  • Page 557 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Overview of the Printer Driver > Deleting the Undesired Print Job P037 Deleting the Undesired Print Job If the printer does not start printing, canceled or failed print job data may be remaining. Delete unnecessary print jobs from the print status check screen.
  • Page 558 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Various Printing Methods > Page Layout Printing P006 Page Layout Printing The page layout printing function allows you to print more than one page image on a single sheet of paper. The procedure for performing page layout printing is as follows: Click Show Details ( (the disclosure triangle)) in the...
  • Page 559 Border To print a page border around each document page, select a type of page border. Reverse page orientation Select this check box to change the paper orientation. Flip horizontally Select this check box to reverse left and right of the document. Important With Mac OS X 10.5.8, you cannot use Flip horizontally.
  • Page 560 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Various Printing Methods > Setting the Stapling Margin P002 Setting the Stapling Margin The procedure for setting the staple side and the margin width is as follows: Select Duplex Printing &...
  • Page 561 Important When borderless printing is enabled, Stapling Side and Margin appear grayed out and are unavailable. Page top...
  • Page 562 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Printing a Color Document in Monochrome P012 Printing a Color Document in Monochrome The procedure for printing a color document in monochrome is as follows: Select Quality &...
  • Page 563 The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows: Nozzle Check Select Test Print from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Click the Nozzle Check icon The confirmation message appears. To display a list of items that you should check before printing the nozzle check pattern, click Initial Check Items.
  • Page 564 > Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility P410 Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility To open the Canon IJ Printer Utility, follow the steps below. Open System Preferences, and select Print & Scan (Print & Fax) Start the Canon IJ Printer Utility If you are using Mac OS X 10.7 or Mac OS X 10.6...
  • Page 565 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Overview of the Printer Driver > How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window P409 How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window You can display the printer driver setup window from the application software you are using.
  • Page 566 To hide the guide messages starting from the next execution of other than plain paper printing, select the Do not show again. check box in the displayed dialog. To display the guide messages again, display the Canon IJ Printer Utility pop-up menu, select Custom Settings, and then check the How to load paper check box.
  • Page 567 Align heads manually Usually, the Print Head Alignment function of Test Print on the pop-up menu in the Canon IJ Printer Utility is set to automatic head alignment, but you can change it to manual head alignment. If the printing results are unsatisfactory even after you execute automatic head alignment, see "Aligning the Print Head Position from Your...
  • Page 568 Photo Paper Pro Luster Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss <SG-201> Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Matte Photo Paper <MP-101> Matte Photo Paper Canon genuine papers (Business Letter Printing) Media name <Model No.> Media Type in the printer driver High Resolution Paper <HR-101N> High Resolution Paper Canon genuine papers (Original Products) Media name <Model No.>...
  • Page 569 The Power Off function turns off the machine. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn the machine on from the printer driver. Select Power Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Execute power off Click Power Off, and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.
  • Page 570 The auto power on/off function is enabled hereafter. When you want to disable this function, select Disable from the list according to the same procedure. Important If you connect this machine to a network and use it, you can set Auto Power Off but the power will not switch off automatically.
  • Page 571 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Various Printing Methods > Displaying the Print Results before Printing P009 Displaying the Print Results before Printing If you are using Mac OS X 10.6 or Mac OS X 10.5.8, you can display and check the print result before printing.
  • Page 572 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Various Printing Methods > Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) P010 Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) You can specify the height and width of paper when its size cannot be selected from the Paper Size menu. Such a paper size is called "custom size."...
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  • Page 574 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) P011 Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) The print quality level can be set in the Custom.
  • Page 575 Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Page top...
  • Page 576 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Registering a Changed Printing Profile P031 Registering a Changed Printing Profile You can name and register the printing profile you made in the Print Dialog.
  • Page 577 Printing profile in the Print dialog will be updated to the called profile. Deleting Unnecessary Printing Profile Select the printing profile to be deleted If you are using Mac OS X 10.7 In the print dialog, select Show Presets... in the Presets section. Then in the dialog that appears, select the name of the printing profile to be deleted.
  • Page 578 Roller Cleaning Prepare the machine Remove all sheets of paper from the front tray. Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Click the Roller Cleaning icon The confirmation message appears. Execute paper feed roller cleaning Make sure that the machine is on and then click OK.
  • Page 579 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Various Printing Methods > Scaled Printing P005 Scaled Printing The procedure for printing a document with pages enlarged or reduced is as follows: Select the printer In the Page Setup...
  • Page 580 the Page Setup dialog. Page top...
  • Page 581 Using this function may lower the print speed. The procedure for using the quiet mode is as follows: Select Quiet Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Note If the computer is unable to communicate with the machine, a message appears because the computer cannot access the function information that was set on the machine.
  • Page 582 You can set the quiet mode from the operation panel of the machine, the printer driver, or ScanGear (scanner driver). No matter how you use to set the quiet mode, the mode is applied when you perform operations from the operation panel of the machine or printing and scanning from the computer. If you specify a time for Use quiet mode during specified hours, quiet mode is not applied to operations (copy, direct print, etc.) performed directly from the machine.
  • Page 583 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Overview of the Printer Driver > Print Dialog > Color Options P703 Color Options This dialog allows you to adjust the print color as you like. If the color of the printed image is not as expected, adjust the properties in the dialog and retry printing.
  • Page 584 You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50. Adjusting the color balance will result in variations in the balance among the volumes of the individual color inks and hence in the hues of the document as a whole. Use the printer driver only when adjusting the color balance slightly.
  • Page 585 Quality & Media Color Options Borderless Printing Duplex Printing & Margin Canon IJ Printer Utility Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility Maintenance of this Machine Display the Printing Status Screen Deleting the Undesired Print Job Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
  • Page 586 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Overview of the Printer Driver > Print Dialog > Duplex Printing & Margin P706 Duplex Printing & Margin This dialog allows you to adjust duplex printing and to set the stapling side and amount of margin for stapling multiple sheets of paper.
  • Page 587 Choose top or bottom. Margin Specify the amount of margin space for stapling the paper. Enter a value between 0 inches (0 mm) to 1.2 inches (30 mm). Related Features Setting the Stapling Margin Duplex Printing Page top...
  • Page 588 Remember to double-check your FINE cartridge number when purchasing them. For your convenience, when purchasing new FINE cartridges, print this page or write down the FINE cartridge number on a piece of paper and bring it with you to the store. Using the genuine Canon inks is recommended.
  • Page 589 Remember to double-check your FINE cartridge number when purchasing them. For your convenience, when purchasing new FINE cartridges, print this page or write down the FINE cartridge number on a piece of paper and bring it with you to the store. Using the genuine Canon inks is recommended.
  • Page 590 Remember to double-check your FINE cartridge number when purchasing them. For your convenience, when purchasing new FINE cartridges, print this page or write down the FINE cartridge number on a piece of paper and bring it with you to the store. Using the genuine Canon inks is recommended.
  • Page 591 Remember to double-check your FINE cartridge number when purchasing them. For your convenience, when purchasing new FINE cartridges, print this page or write down the FINE cartridge number on a piece of paper and bring it with you to the store. Using the genuine Canon inks is recommended.
  • Page 592 Remember to double-check your FINE cartridge number when purchasing them. For your convenience, when purchasing new FINE cartridges, print this page or write down the FINE cartridge number on a piece of paper and bring it with you to the store. Using the genuine Canon inks is recommended.
  • Page 593 Remember to double-check your FINE cartridge number when purchasing them. For your convenience, when purchasing new FINE cartridges, print this page or write down the FINE cartridge number on a piece of paper and bring it with you to the store. Using the genuine Canon inks is recommended.
  • Page 594 Remember to double-check your FINE cartridge number when purchasing them. For your convenience, when purchasing new FINE cartridges, print this page or write down the FINE cartridge number on a piece of paper and bring it with you to the store. Using the genuine Canon inks is recommended.
  • Page 595 Remember to double-check your FINE cartridge number when purchasing them. For your convenience, when purchasing new FINE cartridges, print this page or write down the FINE cartridge number on a piece of paper and bring it with you to the store. Using the genuine Canon inks is recommended.
  • Page 596 Remember to double-check your FINE cartridge number when purchasing them. For your convenience, when purchasing new FINE cartridges, print this page or write down the FINE cartridge number on a piece of paper and bring it with you to the store. Using the genuine Canon inks is recommended.
  • Page 597 Remember to double-check your FINE cartridge number when purchasing them. For your convenience, when purchasing new FINE cartridges, print this page or write down the FINE cartridge number on a piece of paper and bring it with you to the store. Using the genuine Canon inks is recommended.
  • Page 598 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Overview of the Printer Driver > Page Setup Dialog P700 Page Setup Dialog In the Page Setup dialog, you configure the basic print settings such as the size of paper loaded in the machine or the scaling ratio.
  • Page 599 The Canon IJ Printer Utility allows you to perform machine maintenance or change the settings of the machine. What You Can Do with the Canon IJ Printer Utility You can switch between pages in Canon IJ Printer Utility by the pop-up menu. You can choose one of the following items from the pop-up menu. Cleaning Clean the printer to prevent print smudges and clear up clogged print head nozzle.
  • Page 600 If the computer is unable to communicate with the machine, an error message appears. If this happens, click Cancel to display the most recent settings specified on your computer. Related Topics Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Cleaning Inside the Machine Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer...
  • Page 601 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Overview of the Printer Driver > Print Dialog P701 Print Dialog In the Print dialog, you can set paper type and print quality to start printing. To open the Print dialog, you typically select Print...
  • Page 602 You can switch between pages in the Print dialog by the pop-up menu. The first menu to appear differs depending on the application software that opened the Print dialog. You can choose one of the following items from the pop-up menu. Layout You can set page layout printing.
  • Page 603 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Various Printing Methods Various Printing Methods Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Stapling Margin Execute Borderless Printing Scaling the Printing to Fit the Paper Size Scaled Printing Page Layout Printing...
  • Page 604 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Specifying Color Correction Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data...
  • Page 605 Home > Printing > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Overview of the Printer Driver > Print Dialog > Quality & Media P702 Quality & Media This dialog allows you to create a basic print setup in accordance with the paper type. Unless special printing is required, normal printing can be performed just by setting the items in this dialog.
  • Page 606 Grayscale Printing Set grayscale printing. Grayscale printing refers to the function of converting your document to grayscale data in the printer to print it in monochrome. When you check the check box, both monochrome and color documents will be printed in monochrome. When printing a color document, be sure to uncheck the check box.
  • Page 607 Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) > Overview of the Printer Driver > Canon IJ Printer Utility > Maintenance of this Machine P708 Maintenance of this Machine Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Cleaning Inside the Machine...
  • Page 608 Updating the Printer Driver Changing Machine Settings from Your Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver Computer Delete the Unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the Printer List Registering a Changed Printing Profile Before Installing the Printer Driver Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used...
  • Page 609 Home > Before Using Your Product Before Using Your Product Be sure to read the following before using your product. Regulatory and Safety Information (PDF) Conformity declaration for R & TTE (PDF) Note For Windows users To read the PDF file, you need the Adobe Reader (formerly Adobe Acrobat Reader). If you have not installed the Adobe Reader on your computer, download it from the website of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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  • Page 611 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? S900 What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents. It enables you to specify the output size and make image corrections when scanning.
  • Page 612 Advanced Mode Use the Advanced Mode tab to specify color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, etc. when scanning. Page top...
  • Page 613 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) S901 Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Starting ScanGear (scanner driver) Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning documents after making simple image corrections Scanning in Basic Mode...
  • Page 614 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) S902 Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning. ScanGear can be started from My Image Garden or an application.
  • Page 615 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Basic Mode S903 Scanning in Basic Mode Use the Basic Mode tab to scan easily by following the on-screen steps. "Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)"...
  • Page 616 Click Preview. Preview image appears in the Preview area. Note Colors are adjusted based on the document type selected in Select Source. Set Destination. Set Output Size according to purpose. Output size options vary by the item selected in Destination. Adjust the cropping frames (scan areas) as required.
  • Page 618 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Advanced Mode S904 Scanning in Advanced Mode Use the Advanced Mode tab to specify the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, etc.
  • Page 619 Settings are not retained when you switch modes. Set Input Settings according to the document or purpose. Input Settings Click Preview. Preview image appears in the Preview area. Set Output Settings. Output Settings Adjust the cropping frame (scan area), correct image and adjust colors as required.
  • Page 621 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) S907 Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) You can scan two or more photos (small documents) on the Platen at one time on the Basic Mode tab and Advanced Mode tab.
  • Page 622 Click Preview. Thumbnails of the preview images appear in the Preview area. Cropping frames are specified automatically according to the document size. Set Destination. Set Output Size according to purpose. Adjust the cropping frames and set Image corrections as required. Note You can correct each image separately.
  • Page 623 Select the images you want to scan. Select the checkboxes of the images you want to scan. Click Scan. Scanning Multiple Documents in Whole Image View Follow these steps if thumbnails are not displayed correctly when previewed or if you want to scan multiple documents as a single image.
  • Page 624 If an area is not specified, the document will be scanned at the document size (Auto Crop). If an area is specified, only the portion in the specified area will be scanned. Adjusting Cropping Frames Set Image corrections as required. Click Scan.
  • Page 625 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) S908 Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Sharpening out-of-focus photos, reducing dust and scratches, and correcting faded colors Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.) Previewing and changing the color tone of the entire image to scan Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern...
  • Page 626 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.) S909 Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.)
  • Page 627 Adjusting the image brightness and color tone Set Image Adjustment to Auto, Photo, Magazine, or Document according to the document type. None Auto Reducing show-through in text documents or lightening the base color in recycled paper, newspapers, etc. when scanning documents Set Reduce Show-through to ON.
  • Page 628 scanned. Descreen is the function for reducing this moire effect. Reducing dust and scratches Set Reduce Dust and Scratches to Low, Medium, or High according to the degree of dust and scratches. None Medium Correcting photos that have faded with time or due to colorcast Set Fading Correction to Low, Medium, or High according to the degree of fading or colorcast.
  • Page 629 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern S910 Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern You can preview color changes and reproduce natural colors by using the color pattern function in ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Basic Mode tab.
  • Page 630 Click an arrow in Color Adjustment to emphasize the corresponding color. Cyan & red, magenta & green and yellow & blue are complementary color pairs (each pair produces a shade of gray when mixed). You can reproduce the natural colors of the scene by reducing the cast color and increasing the complementary color.
  • Page 631 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance S911 Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance In ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Saturation/Color Balance).
  • Page 632 picture due to the weather or ambient strong colors. Move (Slider) under Color Balance to the left or right to emphasize the corresponding color. Cyan & Red Magenta & Green Yellow & Blue These are complementary color pairs (each pair produces a shade of gray when mixed). You can reproduce the natural colors of the scene by reducing the cast color and increasing the complementary color.
  • Page 633 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Brightness and Contrast S912 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast In ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Brightness/Contrast).
  • Page 634 Adjust the Blue channel. Note Only Grayscale will be displayed in Channel when Color Mode is Grayscale. Brightness Adjust the image brightness. Move (Slider) under Brightness to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127). Darkened Original image Brightened...
  • Page 635 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Histogram S913 Adjusting Histogram In ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Histogram).
  • Page 636 (1) Bright area (2) Dark area (3) Whole image More data is distributed to the More data is distributed to Data is widely distributed between the highlight side. the shadow side. highlight and shadow. Adjusting Histograms (Using the Slider) Select a Channel, then move (Black-point Slider) or (White-point Slider) to specify the level to be set as the shadow or highlight.
  • Page 637 Moving the Mid-point Slider Move the Mid-point Slider to specify the level to be set as the middle of the tonal range. Images with more data distributed to the highlight side Move the Mid-point Slider toward the highlight side. Images with more data distributed to the shadow side Move the Mid-point Slider toward the shadow side.
  • Page 638 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Tone Curve S914 Adjusting Tone Curve In ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Tone Curve Settings).
  • Page 639 Adjusting Tone Curve In Select Tone Curve, select a tone curve from No correction, Overexposure, Underexposure, High contrast, Reverse the negative/positive image and Edit custom curve. No correction (No adjustment) Overexposure (Convex curve) The midtone data of the input side is stretched toward the highlight of the output side, resulting in a bright- toned image when viewed on a monitor.
  • Page 640 Edit custom curve You can drag specific points on the Tone Curve to freely adjust the brightness of the corresponding areas. Page top...
  • Page 641 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Setting Threshold S915 Setting Threshold The brightness of color and grayscale images is expressed in a value between 0 and 255. However, in creating black and white images, all colors are mapped to either black (0) or white (255).
  • Page 642 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens S923 ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Basic Mode Tab Advanced Mode Tab Input Settings Output Settings Image Settings Color Adjustment Buttons Preferences Dialog Scanner Tab...
  • Page 643 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Input Settings S926 Input Settings Input Settings allows you to set the following items: Select Source The type of document to be scanned is displayed.
  • Page 644 256 levels (8 bit) of R(ed), G(reen), and B(lue). Grayscale Select this mode to scan black and white photos, or to create black and white images. This mode renders the image in 256 levels (8 bit) of black and white. Black and White Select this mode to scan photos and documents in black and white.
  • Page 645 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Output Settings S927 Output Settings Output Settings allows you to set the following items: Output Resolution Select the resolution to scan at.
  • Page 646 Note To enlarge/reduce the scanned image, enter values into (Width) and (Height) in Output Settings or specify a value (by 1%) for %. Although the maximum value available for % depends on the Output Resolution, it can be specified for up to 19200 dpi (the maximum available output resolution).
  • Page 647 Available when Output Size is set to anything but Flexible. Click this button to rotate the cropping frame. Click again to return it to the original orientation. Data Size The file size of the preview image when saved in uncompressed TIFF format is displayed. Note When the file size exceeds a certain size, the value appears in red.
  • Page 648 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Image Settings S930 Image Settings Important Do not apply these functions to images without moire, dust/scratches or faded colors. The color tone may be adversely affected.
  • Page 649 Applies Image Adjustment suitable for photos. Magazine Applies Image Adjustment suitable for magazines. Document Applies Image Adjustment suitable for text documents. Important You can set Image Adjustment after preview. You can set this setting when Recommended is selected on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog.
  • Page 650 Select this to reduce large dust particles and scratches; however, evidence of the reduction process may remain or delicate parts of the image may be removed. Important This function may not be effective for some types of photos. Note It is recommended that you select None when scanning printed materials. Fading Correction Use this function to correct photos that have faded with time or have a colorcast.
  • Page 651 Gutter shadow will not be corrected. Select this when the effect level is too strong with the medium setting. Medium It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Select this when the effect level is too weak with the medium setting. Important Do not place items that weigh 4.4 lbs (2.0 kg) or more on the Platen.
  • Page 652 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Color Adjustment Buttons S931 Color Adjustment Buttons The Color Adjustment Buttons allow you to make fine corrections to the image brightness and color tones including adjustments to the image's overall brightness or contrast and adjustments to its highlight and shadow values (histogram) or balance (tone curve).
  • Page 653 quality is flat due to lack of contrast, you can adjust the levels of brightness and contrast. Adjusting Brightness and Contrast (Histogram) A histogram allows you to see the data concentration at each brightness level of an image. You can specify the brightest level (highlight) and darkest level (shadow) within an image, cut the levels and expand the middle of the tonal range of the image.
  • Page 654 Enter Setting Name and click Add; the name appears in Tone Curve Settings List or Threshold Settings List. Click Save to save. You can load and apply the saved tone curve/threshold settings to a preview image. To load the settings, select the saved item from the pop-up menu.
  • Page 655: Preferences Dialog

    Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Preferences Dialog S932 Preferences Dialog Click Preferences... in the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen to open the Preferences dialog. In the Preferences dialog, you can make advanced settings to ScanGear functions via the Scanner, Preview, Scan, and Color Settings tabs.
  • Page 656 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scanner Tab S933 Scanner Tab On the Scanner tab, you can specify the following settings. Auto Power Settings You can set to turn the machine on or off automatically.
  • Page 657 Important When using a network compatible model by connecting to a network, the power does not turn off automatically even if Auto Power Off is set. Quiet Settings The silent function allows you to reduce the operating noise of this machine. Use this when you wish to reduce the operating noise such as when scanning or printing at nights.
  • Page 658 - Audio file (*.wav, *.aif, *.aiff) - MP3 file (*.mp3) Calibration Settings When you set Execute at Every Scan to ON, the scanner will be calibrated every time before previewing and scanning, to reproduce correct color tones in scanned images. Note Even when Execute at Every Scan is set to OFF, the scanner may be calibrated automatically in some cases (such as immediately after you turn the machine on).
  • Page 659 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Preview Tab S934 Preview Tab On the Preview tab, you can specify the following settings. Preview at Start of ScanGear Select what to do with Preview when ScanGear (scanner driver) is started.
  • Page 660 previewing. None No cropping frame will be displayed after previewing. Cropping Size for Thumbnail View Select the cropping size for thumbnails of scanned documents. Larger Displays 105% (in width and height) of the area displayed for the standard size. Standard The standard size.
  • Page 661 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scan Tab S940 Scan Tab On the Scan tab, you can specify the following settings. Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning Select what to do with ScanGear (scanner driver) after scanning images.
  • Page 663 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Color Settings Tab S941 Color Settings Tab On the Color Settings tab, you can specify the following settings. Color Adjustment Select either of the following.
  • Page 664 Monitor Gamma By setting the gamma value of a monitor, you can adjust the input data to the brightness characteristics of the monitor. Adjust the value if your monitor's gamma value does not match the default value set in ScanGear, and the colors of the original image are not accurately reflected in the monitor. Click Defaults to return to the default Monitor Gamma value (1.80).
  • Page 665 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > General Notes (Scanner Driver) S942 General Notes (Scanner Driver) ScanGear (scanner driver) is subject to the following restrictions. Keep these points in mind when using it. Scanner Driver Restrictions If the computer is shared among multiple users or when you have logged out and back on, a message indicating that ScanGear is in use may appear.
  • Page 666 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Updating the Scanner Driver > Obtaining the Latest ScanGear (Scanner Driver) S960 Obtaining the Latest ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Upgrading your current ScanGear (scanner driver) to the latest ScanGear may solve some problems you have experienced.
  • Page 667 - "Canon XXX series.ds" (where "XXX" is the model name) - "Canon XXX series Network.ds" (where "XXX" is the model name) Note "Canon XXX series Network.ds" appears only when you have installed a network compatible model by connecting to a network. Restart the computer.
  • Page 668 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Updating the Scanner Driver > Before Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) S962 Before Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Check the following points before installing ScanGear (scanner driver). Check these also when you cannot install ScanGear.
  • Page 669 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > Updating the Scanner Driver > Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) S963 Installing the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Access our website via the Internet to download the latest ScanGear (scanner driver). Follow these steps to install the downloaded ScanGear.
  • Page 670 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Basic Mode Tab S924 Basic Mode Tab This mode allows you to scan easily by following the on-screen steps. This section describes the settings and functions available on the Basic Mode tab.
  • Page 671 If you select Magazine (Color), the descreen function will be active. Display Preview Image Preview Performs a trial scan. Note When using the machine for the first time, scanner calibration starts automatically. Wait a while until the preview image appears. Destination Select what you want to do with the scanned image.
  • Page 672 Paper Size (L, A4, etc.) Select an output paper size. The portion within the cropping frame will be scanned at the size of the selected paper size. You can drag the cropping frame to enlarge/reduce it while maintaining the aspect ratio. Monitor Size (1024 x 768 pixels, etc.) Select an output size in pixels.
  • Page 673 If an area is not specified, the document will be scanned at the document size (Auto Crop). If an area is specified, only the portion in the cropping frame will be scanned. Adjusting Cropping Frames Image corrections Allows you to apply corrections to images. Important Apply Auto Document Fix and Correct fading are available when Recommended is selected on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog.
  • Page 674 (2) Toolbar Toolbar You can adjust or rotate preview images. The buttons displayed on the Toolbar vary by view. In thumbnail view In whole image view (Thumbnail) / (Whole Image) Switches the view in the Preview area. Preview Area (Rotate Left) Rotates the preview image 90 degrees counter-clockwise.
  • Page 675 (Information) Displays the version of ScanGear and the current scan settings (document type, etc.). (Open Guide) Opens this page. (3) Preview Area Preview Area This is where a trial image is displayed after you click Preview. You can also check the results of the settings (image corrections, color adjustments, etc.) made in "Settings and Operation Buttons."...
  • Page 676 Note You can specify the cropping frame on the displayed image. In thumbnail view, you can only create one cropping frame per image. In whole image view, you can create multiple cropping frames. Adjusting Cropping Frames Related Topic Scanning in Basic Mode Page top...
  • Page 677 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with Application Software that You are Using (ScanGear) > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Advanced Mode Tab S925 Advanced Mode Tab This mode allows you to make advanced scan settings such as the color mode, output resolution, image brightness and color tone.
  • Page 678 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 679 Zoom rescans the image 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. Note When scanning starts, the progress will be displayed.
  • Page 680 In whole image view (Thumbnail) / (Whole Image) Switches the view in the Preview area. Preview Area (Clear) Deletes the preview image from the Preview area. It also resets the Toolbar and color adjustment settings. (Crop) Allows you to specify the scan area by dragging the mouse. (Move Image) Allows you to drag the image until the part you want to see is displayed when an image enlarged in the Preview area does not fit in the screen.
  • Page 681 Selects the images in thumbnail view and outlines them in blue. (Select All Cropping Frames) Available when two or more cropping frames are specified. Turns the cropping frames into thick broken lines and applies the settings to all of them. (Remove Cropping Frame) Removes the selected cropping frame.
  • Page 682 will be scanned. Note You can specify the cropping frame on the displayed image. In thumbnail view, you can only create one cropping frame per image. In whole image view, you can create multiple cropping frames. Adjusting Cropping Frames Related Topic Scanning in Advanced Mode Page top...
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  • Page 684 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) S403 Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Learn how to place items on the platen of your scanner or printer. Place items correctly according to the type of item to be scanned.
  • Page 685 cannot be placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a format other than PDF, scan by specifying the data format. 0.04 inch (1 mm) Placing Multiple Items Allow 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the Platen and items, and between items.
  • Page 686 IJ Scan Utility. Network Scan Settings From the Go menu of Finder, select Applications, then double-click the Canon Utilities folder, IJ Scan Utility folder, then Canon IJ Scan Utility icon to start IJ Scan Utility.
  • Page 687 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > Easy Scanning with Auto Scan S002 Easy Scanning with Auto Scan You can scan easily by automatically detecting the item type. Important The following types of items may not be scanned correctly. In that case, adjust the cropping frames (scan areas) in whole image view of ScanGear (scanner driver) and scan again.
  • Page 688 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > Scanning Photos S003 Scanning Photos You can scan photos placed on the platen with settings suitable for photos. Place the photo on the platen. Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Start IJ Scan Utility.
  • Page 689 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > Scanning Documents S004 Scanning Documents You can scan items placed on the platen with settings suitable for documents. Place the item on the platen. Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Start IJ Scan Utility.
  • Page 690 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > Scanning with Favorite Settings S006 Scanning with Favorite Settings You can scan items placed on the platen with your favorite settings saved beforehand. This is convenient for saving frequently used settings or when specifying scan settings in detail. Start IJ Scan Utility.
  • Page 691 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > Scanning Multiple Items at One Time S008 Scanning Multiple Items at One Time You can scan two or more photos (small items) placed on the platen at one time and save each image individually.
  • Page 692 Select Select Source according to the item to be scanned. Select Auto scan for Paper Size, then click OK.
  • Page 693 The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears. Note See the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialog. Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Click Photo. Multiple items are scanned at one time. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan.
  • Page 694 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > Saving after Checking Scan Results S013 Saving after Checking Scan Results You can check the scan results, then save the images to a computer. Note You cannot check the scan results before saving when scanned using Auto scan or the operation panel.
  • Page 695 Select the Check scan results checkbox, then click OK. The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears. Note See the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialog. Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog...
  • Page 696 Settings (ScanGear) Dialog Click Photo. Scanning starts. When scanning is completed, the Save Settings dialog appears. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan. Change the image order or file save options as required. You can change the image order or file save options in the Save Settings dialog. Save Settings Dialog Note You can also adjust the orientation of the selected image by clicking...
  • Page 697 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > Sending Scanned Images via E-mail S014 Sending Scanned Images via E-mail You can send scanned images via e-mail. Note If an e-mail client is not selected, manually attach scanned and saved images to e-mail. The screens for scanning photos are used as examples in the following descriptions.
  • Page 698 Select Attach to e-mail for Application Settings, then click OK. The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears. Note You can add e-mail clients to use for attachments from the Attach to e-mail pop-up menu. See the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialog. Settings (Auto Scan) Dialog Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog Settings (Document Scan) Dialog...
  • Page 699 Save Settings Dialog Specify the recipient, enter the subject and message, then send e-mail. For details, see the manual of the e-mail client. Page top...
  • Page 700 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR) S100 Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR) Scan text in scanned magazines and newspapers and display it in TextEdit (included with Mac OS). Note You can extract text when scanning via Document, Custom or ScanGear.
  • Page 701 Select Start OCR for Application Settings, then select the application in which you want to display the result. Note When My Image Garden is specified, after the image is scanned, the text in the image is extracted and appears in TextEdit (included with Mac OS). Click OK.
  • Page 702 The IJ Scan Utility main screen appears. Note See the following pages for details on the setting items in the Settings dialog. Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Settings (ScanGear) Dialog Click Document. Scanning starts. When scanning is completed, the scanned images are saved according to the settings, and the extracted text appears in the specified application.
  • Page 703 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)? S102 What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)? IJ Scan Utility is an application that allows you to easily scan photos, documents, etc. You can complete from scanning to saving at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon in the IJ Scan Utility main screen.
  • Page 704 Important Some functions are available only when My Image Garden is installed. Note "Settings Dialog" for how to set the applications to integrate with. Page top...
  • Page 705 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens S104 IJ Scan Utility Screens IJ Scan Utility Main Screen Settings Dialog Settings (Auto Scan) Dialog Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog Settings (ScanGear) Dialog...
  • Page 706 S105 IJ Scan Utility Main Screen From the Go menu of Finder, select Applications, then double-click the Canon Utilities folder, IJ Scan Utility folder, then Canon IJ Scan Utility icon to start IJ Scan Utility. You can complete from scanning to saving at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon.
  • Page 707 Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog ScanGear Starts ScanGear in which you can make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning. Scan/save settings and applications can be specified in the Settings (ScanGear) dialog. Settings (ScanGear) Dialog Instructions Opens this guide. Settings... Displays the Settings dialog in which you can specify the scan/save settings and the response after scanning.
  • Page 708 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (Auto Scan) Dialog S107 Settings (Auto Scan) Dialog Click Auto Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Auto Scan) dialog. In the Settings (Auto Scan) dialog, you can make advanced scan settings to scan by automatically detecting the item type.
  • Page 709 - Items printed on thin white paper - Long narrow items such as panoramic photos Reflective disc labels may not be scanned as expected. Place items to be scanned on the platen correctly. Otherwise, items may not be scanned as expected depending on the item type.
  • Page 710 When the Settings dialog is displayed from My Image Garden, this option does not appear. (3) Application Settings Area Open with an application Select this when you want to enhance or correct the scanned images. You can specify the application from the pop-up menu. Send to an application Select this when you want to use the scanned images as they are in an application that allows you to browse or organize images.
  • Page 711 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog S108 Settings (Photo Scan) Dialog Click Photo Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Photo Scan) dialog.
  • Page 712 Important To select Black and White, deselect the Compress scanned images upon transfer checkbox, then set an option other than JPEG/Exif in Data Format of Save Settings. Paper Size Select the size of the item to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the item size appears. Select a Unit, then enter the Width and Height, and then click OK.
  • Page 713 The default save folder is the Documents folder. Important When the Settings dialog is displayed from My Image Garden, this option does not appear. Check scan results Displays the Save Settings dialog after scanning. Save Settings Dialog Important After scanning from My Image Garden, the Save Settings dialog does not appear. (3) Application Settings Area Open with an application Select this when you want to enhance or correct the scanned images.
  • Page 714 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (Document Scan) Dialog S110 Settings (Document Scan) Dialog Click Document Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Document Scan) dialog.
  • Page 715 Scanning documents: Document Scanning magazines: Magazine Color Mode Select how to scan the item. Important To select Black and White, deselect the Compress scanned images upon transfer checkbox, then set an option other than JPEG/Exif in Data Format of Save Settings. Paper Size Select the size of the item to be scanned.
  • Page 716 Sharpens text in an item or reduces show-through in newspapers, etc. Reduce moire Reduces moire patterns. Printed materials are displayed as a collection of fine dots. "Moire" is a phenomenon where uneven gradation or a stripe pattern appears when such photos or pictures printed with fine dots are scanned.
  • Page 717 Settings dialog. Save Settings Dialog (2) Save Settings Area File Name Enter the file name of the image to be saved. The date and 4 digits are appended to the set file name in the "_20XX0101_0001" format. Data Format Select the data format in which to save the scanned images. You can select JPEG/Exif, TIFF, PNG, PDF, or PDF (Multiple Pages).
  • Page 718 You can specify the e-mail client you want to start from the pop-up menu. Start OCR Select this when you want to convert text in the image into text data using specified OCR software. You can specify the application from the pop-up menu. Do not start any application Saves to the folder specified in Save in.
  • Page 719 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog S112 Settings (Custom Scan) Dialog Click Custom Scan on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Custom Scan) dialog.
  • Page 720 Important Item types supported by Auto are photos, postcards, business cards, magazines, newspapers, documents, and BD/DVD/CD. To scan the following types of items, specify the item type or size. You cannot scan correctly with Auto. - A4 size photos - Text documents smaller than 2L (5 inches x 7 inches) (127 mm x 178 mm), such as paperback pages with the spine cut off - Items printed on thin white paper - Long narrow items such as panoramic photos...
  • Page 721 Important This does not appear when Select Source is Auto. Image Processing Settings Click (Right Arrow) to set the following. Available setting items vary by Select Source. When Select Source is Photo Note When Color Mode is Black and White, Image Processing Settings is not available. Sharpen outline Emphasizes the outline of the subjects to sharpen the image.
  • Page 722 "Gutter Shadow Correction" for details. Correct slanted text document Detects the scanned text and corrects the angle (within -0.1 to -10 degrees or +0.1 to +10 degrees) of the document. Important The following types of documents may not be corrected properly since the text cannot be detected correctly.
  • Page 723 Data Format Select the data format in which to save the scanned images. You can select JPEG/Exif, TIFF, PNG, PDF, PDF (Multiple Pages), or Auto. Important When Auto is selected, the save format may differ depending on how you place the item. "Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)"...
  • Page 724 Select this when you want to convert text in the image into text data using specified OCR software. You can specify the application from the pop-up menu. Do not start any application Saves to the folder specified in Save in. Note Specify the application or folder in the dialog displayed by selecting Add...
  • Page 725 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog S113 Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog Click Scan and Stitch on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (Scan and Stitch) dialog.
  • Page 726 To reduce moire, set Select Source to Magazine. Color Mode Select how to scan the item. Important To select Black and White, set an option other than JPEG/Exif in Data Format of Save Settings. Resolution Select the resolution of the item to be scanned. The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image.
  • Page 727 folder in the dialog displayed by selecting Add... from the pop-up menu. The default save folder is the Documents folder. Important When the Settings dialog is displayed from My Image Garden, this option does not appear. Check scan results Displays the Save Settings dialog after scanning. Save Settings Dialog Important After scanning from My Image Garden, the Save Settings dialog does not appear.
  • Page 728 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (ScanGear) Dialog S114 Settings (ScanGear) Dialog Click ScanGear on the (Scanning from a Computer) tab to display the Settings (ScanGear) dialog. In the Settings (ScanGear) dialog, you can specify how to save images when scanning items using ScanGear (scanner driver) and how to respond after saving them.
  • Page 729 When PDF or PDF (Multiple Pages) is selected, images up to 9600 x 9600 pixels can be scanned. When the Enable large image scans checkbox is selected in Save Settings, or when Start OCR is selected in Application Settings, you can select JPEG/Exif, TIFF or PNG. Settings...
  • Page 730 Start OCR Select this when you want to convert text in the image into text data using specified OCR software. You can specify the application from the pop-up menu. Do not start any application Saves to the folder specified in Save in. Note Specify the application or folder in the dialog displayed by selecting Add...
  • Page 731 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) Dialog S201 Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) Dialog Click Save to PC (Auto) on the (Scanning from the operation panel) tab to display the Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) dialog.
  • Page 732 Important The color tone may differ from the source image due to corrections. In that case, deselect the checkbox and scan. Note Scanning takes longer than usual when you enable this function. (2) Save Settings Area File Name Enter the file name of the image to be saved. The date and 4 digits are appended to the set file name in the "_20XX0101_0001"...
  • Page 733 Note Specify the application or folder in the dialog displayed by selecting Add... from the pop-up menu. Instructions Opens this guide. Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings. Page top...
  • Page 734 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (Save to PC (Document)) Dialog S202 Settings (Save to PC (Document)) Dialog Click Save to PC (Document) on the (Scanning from the operation panel) tab to display the Settings (Save to PC (Document)) dialog.
  • Page 735 Apply Auto Document Fix Select this checkbox to sharpen text in a document or magazine for better readability. Important Available only when the Compress scanned images upon transfer checkbox is not selected. The color tone may differ from the source image due to corrections. In that case, deselect the checkbox and scan.
  • Page 736 File Name Enter the file name of the image to be saved. The date and 4 digits are appended to the set file name in the "_20XX0101_0001" format. Data Format Set from the operation panel. Settings... Click to display the Data Format Settings dialog in which you can set the quality of the images to be saved, keyword search of PDF files, and the data format in which to save images scanned with Auto Scan.
  • Page 737 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (Save to PC (Photo)) Dialog S203 Settings (Save to PC (Photo)) Dialog Click Save to PC (Photo) on the (Scanning from the operation panel) tab to display the Settings (Save to PC (Photo)) dialog.
  • Page 738 File Name Enter the file name of the image to be saved. The date and 4 digits are appended to the set file name in the "_20XX0101_0001" format. Data Format Set from the operation panel. Settings... Click to display the Data Format Settings dialog in which you can set the quality of the images to be saved, keyword search of PDF files, and the data format in which to save images scanned with Auto Scan.
  • Page 739 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (Attach to E-mail (Document)) Dialog S206 Settings (Attach to E-mail (Document)) Dialog Click Attach to E-mail (Document) on the (Scanning from the operation panel) tab to display the Settings (Attach to E-mail (Document)) dialog.
  • Page 740 Apply Auto Document Fix Select this checkbox to sharpen text in a document or magazine for better readability. Important Available only when the Compress scanned images upon transfer checkbox is not selected. The color tone may differ from the source image due to corrections. In that case, deselect the checkbox and scan.
  • Page 741 File Name Enter the file name of the image to be saved. The date and 4 digits are appended to the set file name in the "_20XX0101_0001" format. Data Format Set from the operation panel. Settings... Click to display the Data Format Settings dialog in which you can set the quality of the images to be saved, keyword search of PDF files, and the data format in which to save images scanned with Auto Scan.
  • Page 742 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (Attach to E-mail (Photo)) Dialog S207 Settings (Attach to E-mail (Photo)) Dialog Click Attach to E-mail (Photo) on the (Scanning from the operation panel) tab to display the Settings (Attach to E-mail (Photo)) dialog.
  • Page 743 File Name Enter the file name of the image to be saved. The date and 4 digits are appended to the set file name in the "_20XX0101_0001" format. Data Format Set from the operation panel. Settings... Click to display the Data Format Settings dialog in which you can set the quality of the images to be saved, keyword search of PDF files, and the data format in which to save images scanned with Auto Scan.
  • Page 744 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog > Settings (General Settings) Dialog S209 Settings (General Settings) Dialog Click (General Settings) tab to display the Settings (General Settings) dialog. In the Settings (General Settings) dialog, you can set the product to use, file size restriction on e-mail attachment and folder in which to save images temporarily.
  • Page 745 Select the language for detecting text in images. Folder to Save Temporary Files Displays the folder in which to save images temporarily. Click Browse... to specify the destination folder. Instructions Opens this guide. Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings. Page top...
  • Page 746 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Data Format Settings Dialog S300 Data Format Settings Dialog Display the Data Format Settings dialog by one of the following operations. Click Settings...
  • Page 747 Defaults You can restore the settings in the displayed screen to the default settings. Page top...
  • Page 748 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Save Settings Dialog S301 Save Settings Dialog Select the Check scan results checkbox in Save Settings of the scan settings dialog to display the Save Settings dialog after scanning.
  • Page 749 drop. The file names for saving appear below the thumbnails. (3) Save Settings Area File Name Enter the file name of the image to be saved. The date and 4 digits are appended to the set file name in the "_20XX0101_0001" format. Data Format Select the data format in which to save the scanned images.
  • Page 750 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Image Stitch Window S303 Image Stitch Window Click Stitch in the IJ Scan Utility main screen to display the Image Stitch window. You can scan the left and right halves of an item larger than the platen and combine the images back into one image.
  • Page 751 Full Platen x 2 Scans the left and right halves of an item twice as large as the platen separately. Scan Direction Scan from Left Displays the first scanned image on the left side. Scan from Right Displays the first scanned image on the right side. Scan Image 1 Start Scanning Image 1 Scans the first item.
  • Page 752 Adjust cropping frames You can adjust the scan area in preview. If no area is specified, the image of the size selected in Select Output Size will be saved. If an area is specified, only the image in the cropping frame will be scanned and saved. Adjusting Cropping Frames Save Save...
  • Page 753 Rotates the preview image 90 degrees clockwise. (Open Guide) Opens this page. (3) Thumbnail View Area Thumbnail View Area Displays the thumbnails of the scanned images. Appears blank if none has been scanned. (4) Preview Area Preview Area Displays the scanned images. You can adjust the layout by dragging the scanned image or check the results of the settings made in "Settings and Operation Buttons."...
  • Page 754 After scanning the second item by clicking Start Scanning Image 2 The two scanned images appear. Related Topic Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch) Page top...
  • Page 755 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Useful Information on Scanning > Adjusting Cropping Frames S307 Adjusting Cropping Frames "Cropping" is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in an image and discarding the rest when scanning it.
  • Page 756 When you perform a scan, each area specified with a cropping frame will be scanned as a separate image. Note In whole image view, you can specify multiple cropping frames on the preview image. Initial Cropping Frame In thumbnail view No cropping frame is specified.
  • Page 757 Note On the Advanced Mode tab, you can specify the cropping frame size by entering the values into (Width) and (Height) in Input Settings. Input Settings You can rotate a cropping frame 90 degrees by clicking (Switch Aspect Ratio). However, (Switch Aspect Ratio) is not available when Output Size is Flexible.
  • Page 758 settings will be applied to all the selected cropping frames. When you create a new cropping frame, it retains the settings of the latest cropping frame. Note Create up to 12 cropping frames. Scanning takes longer than usual when multiple cropping frames are selected. Deleting Cropping Frames In thumbnail view To delete a cropping frame, click an area outside the cropping frame on an image.
  • Page 759 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Useful Information on Scanning > Resolution S308 Resolution The data in the image you have scanned is a collection of dots carrying information about brightness and color. The density of these dots is called "resolution", and resolution will determine the amount of detail your image contains.
  • Page 760 Important If you double the resolution, the data size of the scanned image quadruples. If the file is too large, the processing speed will slow down significantly, and you will experience inconvenience such as lack of memory. Set the minimum required resolution according to the use of the image. Note When you will be printing the scanned image by enlarging it, scan by setting a higher resolution than the recommended one above.
  • Page 761 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Useful Information on Scanning > Data Formats S309 Data Formats You can select a data format when saving scanned images. You should specify the most suitable data format according to how you want to use the image on which application. Available data formats vary by application and operating system (Windows or Mac OS).
  • Page 762 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Useful Information on Scanning > Color Matching S310 Color Matching "Color Matching" is the act of making adjustments so that the color tones match between the original item, the monitor display and the color printout. On your scanner or printer, the color tones are adjusted as shown below.
  • Page 763 To scan from the operation panel, specify your scanner or printer with IJ Network Scanner Selector EX, then click Preferences... from Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX in the menu bar and select the Enables scanning from the operation panel checkbox in the Preferences dialog.
  • Page 764 Select "Canon XXX series Network" (where "XXX" is the model name) for Product Name. Note For USB connection, select "Canon XXX series" (where "XXX" is the model name) for Product Name. Click Settings... to use another scanner connected to a network.
  • Page 765 From the Go menu of Finder, select Applications, then double-click the Canon Utilities folder, IJ Network Scanner Selector EX folder, then Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX icon. Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX appears in the menu bar, and the Scan-from-PC Settings screen appears. Click Scan-from-Operation-Panel Settings.
  • Page 766 The Scan-from-Operation-Panel Settings screen appears. Select your scanner or printer from Scanners and click OK. The Bonjour service name set to your scanner or printer is selected by default. When Bonjour is disabled, the MAC address of your scanner or printer appears. Note When multiple scanners are connected via a network, you can select up to three scanners.
  • Page 767 Note If the Bonjour service name or MAC address of your scanner or printer is displayed in gray or not displayed, or cannot be selected, check the following conditions and click OK to close the screen, then reopen it and select your scanner or printer. - ScanGear (scanner driver) is installed - Network settings of your scanner or printer is completed after installing ScanGear - Network communication between your scanner or printer and computer is enabled...
  • Page 768 Home > Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using IJ Scan Utility S500 Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using IJ Scan Utility IJ Scan Utility allows you to specify how to respond when scanning from the operation panel.
  • Page 769 Note See the section below for details. Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) Dialog Settings (Save to PC (Photo)) Dialog Settings (Save to PC (Document)) Dialog Settings (Attach to E-mail (Photo)) Dialog Settings (Attach to E-mail (Document)) Dialog Specify image corrections in Scan Options.
  • Page 770 Specify the file name and other settings in Save Settings. Select the application you want to start after scanning in Application Settings. Click OK. The responses will be executed according to the specified settings when you start scanning from the operation panel.
  • Page 772 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Problems with Scanning > Scanner Does Not Work S600 Scanner Does Not Work Check 1: Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on. Check 2: Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer. Check 3: If the USB cable is connected to a USB hub, remove it from the USB hub and connect it to a USB port on the computer.
  • Page 773 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Problems with Scanning > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start S601 ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Check 1: Make sure that the ScanGear (scanner driver) is installed. If not installed, install the ScanGear (scanner driver) using the Setup CD-ROM. Check 2: Select your scanner or printer on the application's menu.
  • Page 774 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Problems with Scanning > Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear S602 Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Check 1: Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on. Check 2: Turn off the machine, then reconnect the USB cable and replug the power cord.
  • Page 775 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Problems with Scanning > Cannot Scan Multiple Items at One Time S603 Cannot Scan Multiple Items at One Time Check 1: Make sure that the items are placed correctly. Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Check 2: Multiple image scanning may not be supported.
  • Page 776 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Problems with Scanning > Cannot Scan Properly with Auto Scan S604 Cannot Scan Properly with Auto Scan Check 1: Make sure that the items are placed correctly. Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Check 2: Multiple image scanning may not be supported.
  • Page 777 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Problems with Scanning > Slow Scanning Speed S605 Slow Scanning Speed Check 1: To view the image on a monitor, set the output resolution to around 150 dpi. To print, set it to around 300 dpi. Resolution Check 2: Set Fading Correction, Grain Correction, etc.
  • Page 778 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Problems with Scanning > "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed S606 "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Check 1: Exit other applications and try again. Check 2: Reduce the resolution or output size and scan again. Resolution Page top...
  • Page 779 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Problems with Scanning > Computer Stops Operating during Scanning S607 Computer Stops Operating during Scanning Check 1: Restart the computer, reduce the output resolution in ScanGear (scanner driver) and scan again. Output Settings Check 2: Delete unnecessary files to obtain sufficient free hard disk space, then scan again.
  • Page 780 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Problems with Scanning > Scanned Image Does Not Open S609 Scanned Image Does Not Open Check: If the data format is not supported by the application, scan the image again and select a popular data format such as JPEG when saving For details, see the application's manual.
  • Page 781 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scan Results Not Satisfactory > Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor S710 Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Check 1: Increase the scanning resolution if the image is jagged. Resolution Check 2: Set the display size to 100%.
  • Page 782 On the Color Settings tab in the Preferences dialog of ScanGear, set Color Matching. Color Settings Tab Check 7: If you are using Mac OS X 10.5 (10.5.8 or later), check the monitor's color depth. In the System Preferences screen, click the Displays icon, then in Colors of the Display tab, select Thousands or Millions.
  • Page 783 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scan Results Not Satisfactory > Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas S711 Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Check: Specify the scan area. Click (Auto Crop) in whole image view of ScanGear (scanner driver) to automatically display the cropping frame (scan area) according to the item size.
  • Page 784 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scan Results Not Satisfactory > Cannot Scan at the Correct Size S712 Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Check: Make sure that the items are placed correctly. Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer) Page top...
  • Page 785 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scan Results Not Satisfactory > Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning from the Operation Panel S713 Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning from the Operation Panel Check 1: Make sure that the items are placed correctly.
  • Page 786 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scan Results Not Satisfactory > Item Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted S714 Item Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Check: When Document or Magazine is selected for the item type, deselect the Correct slanted text document checkbox and scan the item again.
  • Page 787 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scan Results Not Satisfactory > Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor S717 Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Check 1: Change the display setting in the application. For details, see the application's manual.
  • Page 788 Note If IJ Network Scanner Selector EX is not running, from the Go menu of Finder, select Applications, then double-click the Canon Utilities folder, IJ Network Scanner Selector EX folder, then Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX icon. Menu About Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Displays the version information.
  • Page 789 Network Scanner Selector EX folder, then Canon IJ Network Scanner Selector EX icon to display the Scan-from-PC Settings screen. Scanners The Bonjour service names or MAC addresses of the scanners that can be used over the network are displayed. You can select one scanner per model. For details, see the help file of IJ Network Scanner Selector...
  • Page 790 Scanners The Bonjour service names or MAC addresses of the scanners that can be used over the network are displayed. You can select up to three scanners. For details, see the help file of IJ Network Scanner Selector EX. Important If you have disabled Bonjour after selecting your scanner or printer by Bonjour service name, reopen the Scan-from-PC Settings screen and select the MAC address of your scanner or printer from Scanners.
  • Page 791 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility Screens > Settings Dialog S106 Settings Dialog There are three tabs in the Settings dialog: (Scanning from a Computer), (Scanning from the operation panel) and (General Settings).
  • Page 792 Settings (Save to PC (Document)) Dialog Settings (Attach to E-mail (Photo)) Dialog Settings (Attach to E-mail (Document)) Dialog Important When the Settings dialog is displayed from My Image Garden, the (Scanning from the operation panel) tab does not appear. When using your scanner or printer with network connection, the Settings (Save to PC (Auto)) dialog does not appear.
  • Page 793 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility > Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch) S007 Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch) You can scan the left and right halves of an item larger than the platen and combine them back into one image.
  • Page 794 Make sure that Scan from Left is selected in Scan Direction. Place the item that is to be displayed on the left side of the screen face-down on the platen. Click Start Scanning Image 1.
  • Page 795 The first item is scanned and appears in 1. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan. Place the item that is to be displayed on the right side of the screen face-down on the platen. Click Start Scanning Image 2. The second item is scanned and appears in 2.
  • Page 796 Click Cancel to cancel the scan. Adjust the scanned images as required. Use the Toolbar to rotate or zoom in/out, or drag the images to adjust their positions. Note Select the Adjust cropping frames checkbox to specify the area to be saved. Adjusting Cropping Frames To scan an item again, select the image in the Preview area or the thumbnail at the top of the screen, then click...
  • Page 797 The combined image is saved. Note "Image Stitch Window" for details on the Image Stitch window. You can make advanced scan settings in the Settings (Scan and Stitch) dialog displayed by clicking Settings..Settings (Scan and Stitch) Dialog Page top...
  • Page 798 Home > Scanning > Scanning from a Computer > Scanning with IJ Scan Utility MA-8897-V1.00 Scanning with IJ Scan Utility What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)? Starting IJ Scan Utility Easy Scanning with Auto Scan Scanning Photos Scanning Documents Scanning with Favorite Settings Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch) Scanning Multiple Items at One Time...
  • Page 799 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD U066 Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD This section describes the procedure to change the settings in the Device settings screen, taking the steps to specify Extended copy amount as an example.
  • Page 800 You can select the setting menus below. Print settings LAN settings Device user settings Language selection Reset setting Note You can use the machine considering the environment, such as setting 2-sided printing as default or enabling the machine to turn on/off automatically. About ECO settings You can reduce the operating noise when printing at night.
  • Page 801 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the > Print settings U075 Print settings Prevent paper 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 802 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the > LAN settings U076 LAN settings WLAN active/inactive Activates/deactivates wireless LAN. Wireless LAN setup Selects the setup method for wireless LAN connection. Note You can also enter this setting menu by selecting Wireless LAN setup on the HOME screen.
  • Page 803 XXXX: XXXX: XXXX: XXXX IPv6 subnet prefix length IPv6 default XXXX: XXXX: XXXX: XXXX: gateway XXXX: XXXX: XXXX: XXXX MAC address XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX IPsec settings Enable (ESP)/Enable (ESP & AH)/Enable (AH)/Disable Pre-shared key XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Printer name XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Bonjour service XXXXXXXXXXXXX name XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX...
  • Page 804 Bonjour settings Setting items for LAN using Bonjour for Mac OS. Enable/disable Bonjour Selecting Enable allows you to use Bonjour to perform the network settings. Service name Specifies the Bonjour service name. You can use up to 48 characters for the name. Note You cannot use the same service name as that already used for other LAN connected devices.
  • Page 805 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the > Device user settings U077 Device user settings Date display format Changes the display format of dates when printed. Note When ON is selected for Print date on the print settings screen in printing from a memory card, the date is printed in the date display format you selected.
  • Page 806 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the > Language selection U081 Language selection Changes the language for messages and menus on the LCD. Page top...
  • Page 807 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the > Reset setting U082 Reset setting You can change the settings back to the default. Web service setup only Reverts the Web service settings back to the default. Note You can change the web service settings back to the default from Reset Web service setup on Web service setup.
  • Page 808 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the > About ECO settings U012 About ECO settings This setting allows you to use automatic duplex printing as a default to save paper and to turn the machine on/off automatically to save electricity.
  • Page 809 Using Power Saving Function Follow the procedure below to use power saving function. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Confirming that the Power Is On Select ECO settings on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel Select Energy saving settings, then press the OK button. Use the button to change the setting item, use the button to change the...
  • Page 810 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the > About Quiet setting U090 About Quiet setting Enables this function on the machine if you want to reduce the operating noise, such as when printing at night.
  • Page 811 Home > Copying > Making Copies U031 Making Copies Load the original on the platen glass to copy. This section describes the procedure to copy with Standard copy. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Confirming that the Power Is On Load paper.
  • Page 812 copying. The machine starts copying. Remove the original on the platen glass after copying is complete. Important Do not open the document cover or remove the original from the platen glass until scanning is completed. Note To cancel copying, press the Stop button. Adding the Copying Job (Reserve copy) You can add the copying job while printing (Reserve copy).
  • Page 813 Home > Copying > Setting Items U032 Setting Items You can change the copy settings such as magnification and intensity. Print Settings Screen Note For details on the print setting screen or the setting item for Photo copy, see Copying Photos.
  • Page 814 Note Depending on the copy menu, some setting items cannot be selected. This section describes the setting items in Standard copy. The setting item which cannot be selected is displayed grayed out. For details on the setting items for Photo copy, see Copying Photos.
  • Page 815 select Standard or High for Print qlty and try copying again. Select High for Print qlty to copy in grayscale. Grayscale renders tones in a range of grays instead of black or white. Layout Select the layout. Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page 2-sidedPrintSetting Select whether to perform two-sided copying.
  • Page 816 Home > Copying > Reducing or Enlarging a Copy U033 Reducing or Enlarging a Copy You can specify the magnification optionally or select the preset-ratio copying or fit-to-page copying. The LCD below is displayed when you press the right Function button in the Copy standby screen. Select the reduction/enlargement method from Magnif..
  • Page 817 If you select other than Fit to page and press the right Function button, Magnification screen is displayed. Use the button to specify the magnification. Note 400% MAX (maximum copy ratio) and 25% MIN (minimum copy ratio) are selectable. If you make a copy at the same size as the original, select Same size. Page top...
  • Page 818 Home > Copying > Displaying the Preview Screen U035 Displaying the Preview Screen When you load the original on the platen glass and select Standard copy or Frame erase copy in Advanced print, pressing a Function button allows you to preview an image of the printout on the preview screen.
  • Page 819 Home > Copying > About Special copy Menu U036 About Special copy Menu The following menus are selectable in the Advanced print menu to copy originals. Borderless copy You can copy images so that they fill the entire page without borders. Copying without Borders Frame erase copy When copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black margins around...
  • Page 820 Home > Copying > Two-Sided Copying U038 Two-Sided Copying When you select 2-sided for 2-sidedPrintSetting in Standard copy, you can copy two original pages onto the both sides of a single sheet of paper. Press the right Function button to select the stapling side. When Portrait is selected for Orientation Long-side stapling Short-side stapling...
  • Page 821 Rotate If you press the right Function button, the original rotates by 180 degrees. Rescan If you press the left Function button, the original is rescanned. Press the OK button to start scanning. When scanning is finished: The Document setting screen appears on the LCD after scanning each sheet of original. Remove the sheet of original from the platen glass after scanning and load the next sheet on the platen glass, then press the OK button.
  • Page 822 Home > Copying > Copying without Borders U039 Copying without Borders You can copy images on photo paper so that they fill the entire page without borders. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Confirming that the Power Is On Load the photo paper.
  • Page 823 Home > Copying > Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page U040 Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page When you select 2-on-1 copy for Layout in Standard copy, you can copy two original pages onto a single sheet of paper by reducing each image.
  • Page 824 When you are using the preview screen, the screen below is displayed so that you can check the orientation. Rotate If you press the right Function button, the original rotates by 180 degrees. Rescan If you press the left Function button, the original is rescanned. Press the OK button to start scanning.
  • Page 825 Home > Copying > Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page U041 Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page When you select 4-on-1 copy for Layout in Standard copy, you can copy four original pages onto a single sheet of paper by reducing each image.
  • Page 826 After selecting the layout, press the OK button, you can select whether you use the preview screen. If you select ON, the preview screen is displayed so that you can check the orientation. Note If Device memory is full. Cannot continue process. appears on the LCD when scanning, set the print quality to Standard, then try copying again.
  • Page 827 Note If you do not need more scanning, press the left Function button. The machine starts copying. You can add the copying job while printing. Adding the Copying Job (Reserve copy) If you use this function in combination with Two-sided copy, the Document setting screen is displayed after scanning the fourth sheet of original is complete.
  • Page 828 Home > Copying > Copying Thick Originals Such as Books U043 Copying Thick Originals Such as Books When copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black margins around the image and gutter shadows. Using this function, you can reduce unnecessary ink consumption. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 829 environment, a faint black frame may remain. Also, if the color of an original is dark, the machine cannot distinguish the document color from the shadow and this may cause slight cropping or a shadow on the crease. Page top...
  • Page 830 Home > Copying > Copying Photos U028 Copying Photos You can scan printed photos and print them all at one time. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Confirming that the Power Is On Load the photo paper. Loading Paper Select Advanced print on the HOME screen.
  • Page 831 1. Page size Select the page size of the loaded paper. 2. Type (Media type) Select the media type of the loaded paper. 3. Print qlty (Print quality) Select print quality according to the original. 4. Border (Bordered/Borderless print) Select bordered or borderless print. 5.
  • Page 832 Home > You Can Do the Following > Printing Photos from the Machine U501 Printing Photos from the Machine Printing Photos Saved on a Memory Card You can view each photo from the memory card on the LCD and print the desired photo. Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card You can print the photograph saved on the memory card easily.
  • Page 833 Printing functions other than the above are available. For details: Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Page top...
  • Page 834 Home > You Can Do the Following > Copying the Original U047 Copying the Original Copying Originals Using Various Functions You can copy the originals using the various functions. Making Copies Load the original to copy. Copying without Borders You can copy images on photo paper so that they fill the entire page without borders. Copying Thick Originals Such as Books When copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black margins around the image and gutter shadows.
  • Page 835 Copying Photos You can scan printed photos and copy them all at one time. Copying functions other than the above are available. For details: Copying Page top...
  • Page 836 Home > You Can Do the Following > Printing with Web Service U093 Printing with Web Service Printing Photo and Template Form with Web Service You can print the photo and the template form with Web service. Printing Photos in Online Photo Album You can access the internet photo sharing site using the operation panel of the machine and print the photo in online photo album (photos uploaded from devices such as computer).
  • Page 837 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Other Printing Functions > Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper U030 Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper You can print a template form such as lined paper, graph paper, or checklist, etc. on A4, B5, or Letter-sized plain paper.
  • Page 838 Setting on the LCD: Staff paper 1: Staff paper 10 staves Staff paper 2: Staff paper 12 staves Handwriting paper You can print handwriting paper. Setting on the LCD: Handwriting paper Weekly schedule You can print a weekly schedule form. Setting on the LCD: Weekly schedule Monthly schedule...
  • Page 839 Use the button to select the template you want to print, then press the OK button. Printable template forms Specify the settings of page size and 2-sided printing, and use the + or - button to specify the number of copies. Use the button to select the setting item and use the button to change the settings.
  • Page 840 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Photo Data > Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card U001 Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card You can print the photograph saved on the memory card easily. This section describes the procedure to print the photograph in Photo.
  • Page 841 Select the page size and media type. Use the button to select the setting item and use the button to change the settings. Note The Confirm print paper settings screen is not displayed when you print the next photo because the print settings are memorized in the machine. To change the print settings, press the HOME button to return to the HOME screen or reinsert the memory card.
  • Page 842 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Photo Data > Selecting and Printing Photos U117 Selecting and Printing Photos You can view each photo from the memory card on the LCD and print the desired photo. You can also specify the number of copies for each photo and add the print job.
  • Page 843 1. Number of copies Specify by using the + or - button. 2. Selection photo Select the photo you want to print by using the button. 3. Print settings By pressing the right Function button, the print settings confirmation screen is displayed. On the print settings confirmation screen, you can change the settings of page size, media type, and print quality and so on.
  • Page 844 Press the right Function button when the print progress screen is displayed. The photo selection screen is displayed. Note While the photo selection screen is displayed, the machine prints the reserved photos. Select the photo you want to print and specify the number of copies for each photo. Note reserved photo icon appears on the photo included in the print job.
  • Page 845 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Photo Data > Setting Items U002 Setting Items You can specify the setting of page size, media type, photo fix and so on to print the photos saved on the memory card with the print menu in Advanced print.
  • Page 846 Note Depending on the print menu, some setting items cannot be selected. This section describes the setting items in Select photo print. The setting item which cannot be selected is displayed grayed out or not displayed. Some settings cannot be specified in combination with the other setting items or the print menus.
  • Page 847 Note The shooting date is printed according to the settings of Date display format in Device user settings under Device settings under Setup. Device user settings Page top...
  • Page 848 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Photo Data > About Advanced photo Menu U004 About Advanced photo Menu The following menus are selectable in the Advanced print menu to print photos saved on the memory card.
  • Page 849 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Photo Data > Using Useful Display Functions U014 Using Useful Display Functions In some of photo print menus in Advanced print, you can change the method to display the photos saved on the memory card and specify the date (last modified date of data) to select photos.
  • Page 851 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Photo Data > Printing Photo with Trimming U089 Printing Photo with Trimming You can edit photo displayed on the LCD by trimming them and print. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Confirming that the Power Is On Load photo paper.
  • Page 852 Use the following buttons to trim the print area. buttons: Positions the trimming frame. + or - button: Sets the trimming frame size. Center Function button: Rotates the trimming frame. To switch the trimming frame between portrait and landscape orientations, press this button.
  • Page 853 Home > Overview of the Machine > Changing the Machine Settings > Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer > Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer U020 Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer The card slot of the machine can also be used as the memory card drive of the computer.
  • Page 854 The card slot is used as the memory card drive of a computer connected to the machine via a network. Data can be written on the memory card from the computer. Not writable from PC The card slot is used only for reading. Be sure to select this mode when printing photos from a memory card.
  • Page 855 Printing Documents (PDF File) Saved on a Memory Card You can print PDF files scanned using the operation panel of the machine or made using Canon IJ Scan Utility or My Image Garden (application software compatible with the machine) from a memory card.
  • Page 856 Characters other than the machine name, IJ Scan Utility, or My Image Garden are displayed on Created with. The PDF files made using application software other than Canon IJ Scan Utility and My Image Garden (application software compatible with the machine) are not printable even if they are saved using Canon IJ Scan Utility or My Image Garden.
  • Page 857 When the machine name, IJ Scan Utility, or My Image Garden is displayed in Created with on the Details screen, you can select 2-sided to print onto the both sides of a single sheet of paper. 5. Orientation Select the orientation of the document. Specify the number of copies by using the + or - button.
  • Page 858 Home > Printing > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using the Slide Show Function > Printing Photo While Viewing the Slide Show U118 Printing Photo While Viewing the Slide Show You can view the photos saved on the memory card with the slide show. In the slide show, the photos are displayed one after another automatically.
  • Page 859 The slide show starts playing back. Note By pressing the OK button while the slide show is played back, the slide show pauses. You can print the displayed photo by pressing the Color button while the slide show pauses. If you want to view the slide show of another group when the photo data is split by group per 2,000 photos, use the button to change the group while the slide show pauses.
  • Page 860 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Print Results Not Satisfactory > No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks U313 No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong White Streaks...
  • Page 861 Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance operations such as Print Head Cleaning. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
  • Page 862 After confirming that the FINE cartridge is installed properly, close the paper output cover. If the problem is not resolved, remove the FINE cartridges, then install them again. Refer to Replacing a FINE Cartridge for how to install the FINE cartridges. When copying, see also the sections below: Check 6: Is the platen glass dirty? Clean the platen glass.
  • Page 863 Home > Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Saving Scanned Data on the Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine U048 Saving Scanned Data on the Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine You can save scanned data on the memory card using the operation panel.
  • Page 864 Select Memory card, then press the OK button. Select Save to memory card, then press the OK button. The Scan standby screen is displayed. Use the button to select the document type for Doc.type. Document Scans the original on the platen glass as a document data applying the settings specified in Scan settings.
  • Page 865 Note If the memory card becomes full while scanning images is in progress, only the images already scanned can be saved. You can save up to 2000 files of scanned data in both PDF and JPEG data format. The folder and file name of scanned data saved on the memory card is as follows: Folder name: (file extension: PDF): CANON_SC\DOCUMENT\0001 Folder name: (file extension: JPG): CANON_SC\IMAGE\0001 File name: Running numbers, starting from SCN_0001...
  • Page 866 Home > Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Deleting Scanned Data on Memory Card U050 Deleting Scanned Data on Memory Card You can delete scanned data on the memory card using the operation panel. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 867 1. Switch format By pressing the left Function button, you can switch the display between the PDF data list and the JPEG data list. 2. Change display By pressing the center Function button, you can switch the display between the list and the preview.
  • Page 868 Network Scan Settings The destination and the file name are specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility. You can specify the destination and the file name in Canon IJ Scan Utility. For details on settings of Canon IJ Scan Utility: Settings Dialog Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 869 If the screen for selecting to which you save the data is displayed, select PC and press the OK button. The Scan standby screen is displayed. If you forward the data to the network-connected computer: The screen for selecting to which you save the data is displayed. Note If the Scan standby screen for forwarding the data to the USB-connected computer is displayed on the LCD, press the left Function button to display the screen for selecting to which you save...
  • Page 870 Auto scan This item is available only when the machine is connected to the computer using a USB cable. The machine detects the type of the originals automatically and the image is forwarded in the optimized size, resolution and data format. Important You can select Auto scan only when you forward the scanned data to the USB-connected computer.
  • Page 871 If you do not continue scanning, press the left Function button. The scanned data is forwarded to the computer. Scanned data is forwarded to the computer according to the settings specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility. Remove the original on the platen glass after scanning is complete.
  • Page 872 Network Scan Settings The mail software and the file name are specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility. You can specify the destination and the file name in Canon IJ Scan Utility. For details on settings of Canon IJ Scan Utility: Settings Dialog Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 873 the data. Select Attach to E-mail, then press the OK button. Use the button to select the computer to forward the scanned data, then press the OK button. Select Local (USB) for a USB-connected computer, or select the computer to forward the scanned data for a network-connected computer.
  • Page 874 Scanned data is forwarded to the computer and attached to an e-mail according to the settings specified in Canon IJ Scan Utility. For the settings or how to send an e-mail, refer to the mail software's instruction manual.
  • Page 875 When you forward the scanned data to the computer or attach the data to an e-mail, you can specify the destination and file name using Canon IJ Scan Utility. Settings Dialog If you scan originals from the computer, you can scan with advanced settings. For details on scanning...
  • Page 876 Select the resolution for scanning. Preview Select to preview the scanned data or not when saving the data on a memory card. Reduce show-thru (Reducing show-through) Characters on the back may show through when scanning a thin document such as a newspaper. Select ON if characters seem to show through on the scanned document.
  • Page 877 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs U326 Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Check 1: Make sure that paper is loaded. Loading Paper Check 2: Make sure of the following when you load paper. When loading two or more sheets of paper, flip through the paper before loading.
  • Page 878 Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD To set by using your computer In the Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu, select the Prevent paper double-feed check box, and then click Apply. To open the Canon IJ Printer Utility, see Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
  • Page 879 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs U326 Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs Check 1: Make sure that paper is loaded. Loading Paper Check 2: Make sure of the following when you load paper. When loading two or more sheets of paper, flip through the paper before loading.
  • Page 880 Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD To set by using your computer In the Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu, select the Prevent paper double-feed check box, and then click Apply. To open the Canon IJ Printer Utility, see Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
  • Page 881 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Paper Jams > Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot U349 Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot If you can see the jammed paper at the paper output slot, remove the paper following the procedure below. Pull the paper out slowly.
  • Page 882 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Paper Jams U328 Paper Jams Note If you need to turn off the machine to remove jammed paper during printing, press the Stop button to cancel print jobs before turning off the machine. If the paper is jammed, remove it following the procedure appropriate for each case.
  • Page 883 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Paper Jams U328 Paper Jams Note If you need to turn off the machine to remove jammed paper during printing, press the Stop button to cancel print jobs before turning off the machine. If the paper is jammed, remove it following the procedure appropriate for each case.
  • Page 884 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Paper Jams > Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit U350 Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit If you can see the jammed paper at the front tray, or you cannot see the paper either at the paper output slot or at the front tray, remove the paper from the transport unit.
  • Page 885 Note If the paper is rolled up and it is difficult to remove, grasp the edges of the paper, then remove the jammed paper. If you cannot remove the jammed paper from the transport unit, close the transport unit, stand the machine upright, then open the paper output cover to remove the paper.
  • Page 886 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Paper Jams > Paper Is Jammed When Automatic Duplex Printing U351 Paper Is Jammed When Automatic Duplex Printing If the paper is jammed when performing automatic duplex printing, remove the paper following the procedure below.
  • Page 887 Pull out the jammed paper slowly. When you pull the jammed paper, support the machine with your hand so that it does not fall down. Note If the paper is rolled up and it is difficult to remove, grasp the edges of the paper, then remove the jammed paper.
  • Page 888 Reload the paper. All print jobs in the queue are canceled. Reprint if necessary. If you cannot remove the paper or the paper tears inside the machine, or if the paper jam error continues after removing the paper, contact the service center. Page top...
  • Page 889 If you cannot resolve the problem with any of the workarounds in this chapter, please contact the seller of the machine or the service center. Canon support staff are trained to be able to provide technical support to satisfy customers. Caution If the machine emits any unusual sound, smoke, or odor, turn it off immediately.
  • Page 890 Home > Troubleshooting > About Errors/Messages Displayed > If an Error Occurs U302 If an Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing such as the machine is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. In Mac OS X v.10.7.x: In Mac OS X v.10.6.x: In Mac OS X v.10.5.8:...
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  • Page 892 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with the Machine > The Machine Cannot Be Powered On U303 The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Check 1: Press the ON button. Check 2: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the power cord connector of the machine, then turn it back on.
  • Page 893 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with the Machine > The Machine Cannot Be Powered On U303 The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Check 1: Press the ON button. Check 2: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the power cord connector of the machine, then turn it back on.
  • Page 894 Home > Troubleshooting > About Errors/Messages Displayed > An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD U304 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD If an error message is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding action described below. Note "Support Code"...
  • Page 895 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. Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
  • Page 896 output slot. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly Remove the paper. in the machine, then press the OK button on the 1. Remove the paper from the machine. Paper Jams paper output side and press 2. If the paper cannot be removed from the paper output slot, turn off power and remove the paper from the transport unit...
  • Page 897 LCD. Cannot print the specified PDF Make sure the PDF file is printable from a file. An error has occurred while memory card. See Printing Documents (PDF scanning the file, or the format is File) Saved on a Memory Card for more not supported, or the file is too information.
  • Page 898 status of the print head. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the error is not resolved, connect the machine to the computer and align the print head on the printer driver. Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer B200 An error has occurred.
  • Page 899 Cannot print the data. When you print the contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM, confirm the message on the computer screen, make sure that genuine Canon FINE cartridges are all installed properly, then start printing again. Cannot connect to the server.
  • Page 900 Home > Troubleshooting > About Errors/Messages Displayed > An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD U304 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD If an error message is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding action described below. Note "Support Code"...
  • Page 901 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. Replacing a FINE Cartridge...
  • Page 902 output slot. Remove the jammed paper, reload paper properly Remove the paper. in the machine, then press the OK button on the 1. Remove the paper from the machine. Paper Jams paper output side and press 2. If the paper cannot be removed from the paper output slot, turn off power and remove the paper from the transport unit...
  • Page 903 LCD. Cannot print the specified PDF Make sure the PDF file is printable from a file. An error has occurred while memory card. See Printing Documents (PDF scanning the file, or the format is File) Saved on a Memory Card for more not supported, or the file is too information.
  • Page 904 status of the print head. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the error is not resolved, connect the machine to the computer and align the print head on the printer driver. Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer B200 An error has occurred.
  • Page 905 Cannot print the data. When you print the contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM, confirm the message on the computer screen, make sure that genuine Canon FINE cartridges are all installed properly, then start printing again. Cannot connect to the server.
  • Page 906 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with the Machine > LCD Cannot Be Seen At All U306 LCD Cannot Be Seen At All If the POWER lamp is off: The machine is not powered on. Connect the power cord and press the ON button. If the POWER lamp is lit: The LCD may be in the screen-saver mode.
  • Page 907 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with the Machine > An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD U307 An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Select the language you want to be displayed according to the following procedure. Press the HOME button and wait for about 5 seconds. Select Setup on the HOME screen.
  • Page 908 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with the Machine > Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly U309 Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Printing or Scanning Speed Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work If your system environment is not fully compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the machine will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1.
  • Page 909 If you do not want the machine to turn off automatically, open Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Power Settings in the pop-up menu, then select Disable for Auto Power Off on Auto Power.
  • Page 910 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Print Results Not Satisfactory U310 Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of the loaded paper? When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result.
  • Page 911 Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Page top...
  • Page 912 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Print Results Not Satisfactory U310 Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of the loaded paper? When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result.
  • Page 913 Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Page top...
  • Page 914 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Cannot Print to End of Job U311 Cannot Print to End of Job Check: Is the space of your computer's hard disk sufficient? Delete unnecessary files to free disk space. Page top...
  • Page 915 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Part of the Page Is Not Printed U312 Part of the Page Is Not Printed Check: When performing automatic duplex printing, the reason below is possible. When performing automatic duplex printing, the printable area at the top of the page will be 0.08 inches / 2 mm narrower than the usual.
  • Page 916 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Colors Are Unclear U314 Colors Are Unclear Check 1: Is the Nozzle Check Pattern printed properly? Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
  • Page 917 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Lines Are Misaligned U315 Lines Are Misaligned Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Perform Print Head Alignment. If printed lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
  • Page 918 Check 3: Is Photo Paper used for printing photographs? When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Plus Glossy II or other Canon speciality paper. Media Types You Can Use...
  • Page 919 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched U317 Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged The Edges of Paper Are Smudged Printed Surface Is Smudged Printed Surface Is Scratched Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory...
  • Page 920 Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD To set by using your computer In the Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu, select the Prevent paper abrasion check box, and then click Apply. To open the Canon IJ Printer Utility, see Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
  • Page 921 Check 10: Set the time to dry the printed surface longer. Doing so gives the printed surface enough time to dry so that paper smudged and scratched are prevented. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility...
  • Page 922 Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu. Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time: slide bar to set the wait time, and then click Apply. Confirm the message and click OK. Page top...
  • Page 923 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Back of the Paper Is Smudged U318 Back of the Paper Is Smudged Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the machine.
  • Page 924 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout U319 Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Check: Is the size of the loaded paper correct? The vertical lines may be printed in the margin if the size of the loaded paper is larger than that you have specified.
  • Page 925 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Colors Are Uneven or Streaked U320 Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Colors Are Uneven Colors Are Streaked Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance operations such as Print Head Cleaning.
  • Page 926 and perform another Print Head Deep Cleaning after 24 hours. If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Deep Cleaning twice: Ink may have run out. Replace the FINE cartridge. Check 3: Perform Print Head Alignment. Aligning the Print Head Note If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Alignment, perform Print Head Alignment manually referring to...
  • Page 927 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Printing Does Not Start U321 Printing Does Not Start Check 1: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged in, then turn the machine on. While the POWER lamp is flashing, the machine is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit.
  • Page 928 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Printing Does Not Start U321 Printing Does Not Start Check 1: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged in, then turn the machine on. While the POWER lamp is flashing, the machine is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing and remains lit.
  • Page 929 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed U322 Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Check 1: Is the paper loaded? Make sure that paper is loaded. If the machine has run out of paper, load paper. Check 2: Do the printing documents have lots of photographs or illustrations? As printing large data such as photos or graphics takes time for the machine and the computer to...
  • Page 930 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Ink Is Not Ejected U323 Ink Is Not Ejected Check 1: When a FINE cartridge runs out of ink, replace it with a new one. Check 2: Is the FINE cartridge installed properly? If the FINE cartridge is not installed securely, ink may not be ejected correctly.
  • Page 931 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing Quality > Ink Is Not Ejected U323 Ink Is Not Ejected Check 1: When a FINE cartridge runs out of ink, replace it with a new one. Check 2: Is the FINE cartridge installed properly? If the FINE cartridge is not installed securely, ink may not be ejected correctly.
  • Page 932 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Paper Jams > In Other Cases U353 In Other Cases Make sure of the following: Check 1: Are there any foreign objects around the paper output slot? Check 2: Is the paper curled? Check 3: Load the paper after correcting its curl.
  • Page 933 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Paper Jams > Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine U156 Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine If the jammed paper tears and you cannot remove the paper either from the paper output slot or from the transport unit, or the jammed paper remains inside the machine, remove the paper following the procedure below.
  • Page 934 Hold the jammed paper with your hands. If the paper is rolled up, pull it out. Pull the paper slowly not to tear it, then pull the paper out. Make sure that all the jammed paper is removed. If the paper is torn, a piece of paper may remain inside the machine. Check the following and remove the piece of paper if it remains.
  • Page 935 Does the piece of paper remain in the right side or the left side space (B) inside the machine? Close the paper output cover, then reload the paper. All print jobs in the queue are canceled. Reprint if necessary. Note If the message about paper jam is displayed on the computer screen when you resume printing after removing all the jammed paper, a piece of paper may remain inside the machine.
  • Page 936 Home > Troubleshooting > About Errors/Messages Displayed > Message Appears on the Computer Screen U331 Message Appears on the Computer Screen Support Code: B200 An error has occurred. The printer needs repair. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Then see the user's guide and contact the service center.
  • Page 937 Error Regarding Automatic Duplex Printing Is Displayed Check: See Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing and take the appropriate action. Support Code: 1200 Is Displayed Check: Close the paper output cover and wait for a while. Do not close it while you are replacing a FINE cartridge. Support Code: 1702/1704/1712/1714 Is Displayed Check: See The ink absorber is almost full.
  • Page 938 1. Stop the Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program. Changing the setting: 2. Select Applications from the Go menu of Finder, and double-click the Canon Utilities folder, then the Inkjet Extended Survey Program folder. 3. Place the Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program.app file into the...
  • Page 939 To display the confirmation screen every time the printer usage information is sent or to resume surveying, follow the procedure below. 1. Select Applications from the Go menu of Finder, and double-click the Canon Utilities folder, then the Inkjet Extended Survey Program folder.
  • Page 940 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with Printing > Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing U332 Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing Check 1: Is the setting for automatic duplex printing selected? Make sure that the Duplex Printing check is selected for Duplex Printing & Margin on the Print dialog.
  • Page 941 Home > Troubleshooting > Problems with the Machine > Cannot Remove a Memory Card U338 Cannot Remove a Memory Card Contact the service center. Important Never attempt to remove a memory card using a thin stick or tweezers. Doing so may damage the machine.
  • Page 942 Canon shall not be held responsible for any damages resulting from such actions. In no event shall Canon be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from the use of the web services.
  • Page 943 owners. Issues pertaining to Rights of Publicity may arise regarding the use of any of people or characters displayed on the web template printing service. Except as otherwise permitted (please see "2" below), copying, modifying or distributing all or a portion of any of the materials contained on the web template printing service without prior consent of the respective rights (Rights of Publicity and Copyright) holder is strictly prohibited.
  • Page 944 Home > Printing > Using Web Service Printing > Printing Photos in Online Photo Album U010 Printing Photos in Online Photo Album You can access the internet photo sharing site using the operation panel of the machine and print the photo in online photo album (photos uploaded from devices such as computer).
  • Page 945 Note If you have not registered the account on the photo sharing site to the machine yet, the confirmation screen to register the account is displayed. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button to register the account. For details on how to register the account, see Registering the Account on Photo Sharing Site.
  • Page 946 A. Page size The page size is set to 4"x6"(10x15cm). B. Type (Media type) Select the media type of the loaded paper. C. Print qlty (Print quality) Select print quality according to the photo. D. Border (Bordered/Borderless print) Select bordered or borderless print. E.
  • Page 947 Home > Printing > Using Web Service Printing > Downloading and Printing Template Forms U007 Downloading and Printing Template Forms You can download the template form you want to print from the web service. Before using the web service, see the terms of service. Notice for Web Service Printing Important LAN connection with the machine and internet connection are required to use this function.
  • Page 948 Press the Color button. The machine starts printing. Page top...
  • Page 949 Home > Printing > Using Web Service Printing > Settings for Web Service U009 Settings for Web Service This section describes the machine's settings for web service. Registering the Account on Photo Sharing Site Resetting the Web Service Settings Before using the web service, see the terms of service. Notice for Web Service Printing Registering the Account on Photo Sharing Site Register the account on the photo sharing site to the machine following the procedure below.
  • Page 950 Check the message, then press the OK button. When the confirmation screen for account management is displayed, press the left Function button. Note By pressing the OK button, you can display the message for account management policy. Check the message to enter the login name or e-mail address, then press the OK button. The screen to enter the login name or e-mail address is displayed.
  • Page 951 Enter the password as well as the login name or e-mail address. Note Depending on the setting on the photo sharing site, entering the password may not be necessary. Press the left Function button. The machine accesses on the photo sharing site, then your account is confirmed. After the confirmation of account is complete, the confirmation screen to save the login name or e-mail address and password is displayed.

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