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Contents
Table of Contents
Bookmarks
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Using Online Manual
Symbols Used in this Document
Touch-Enabled Device Users (Windows)
Trademarks and Licenses
Trademarks
Licenses
Easy Understanding Network Connections
Restrictions
Network Connection Tips (Windows/Macos)
Detect same Printer Name
Switching Printer's Connection to Network or Devices
Setting up IEEE802.1X/EAP (WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise)
Wi-Fi Connection Assistant (Windows)
Wi-Fi Connection Assistant
Starting up Wi-Fi Connection Assistant
Diagnosing and Repairing Network Settings
Performing/Changing Network Settings
Canon Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Screen
Performing Network Settings
Performing/Changing Wired LAN Connection (Ethernet Cable) Settings
Performing/Changing Wi-Fi Settings
Assigning Printer Information
List of Models Which Does Not Support Diagnosis and Repair Function
List of Models Which Does Not Support Ipv6 Configuration Via USB Connection
Wi-Fi Connection Assistant (Macos)
Wi-Fi Connection Assistant
Starting up Wi-Fi Connection Assistant
Diagnosing and Repairing Network Settings
List of Models Which Does Not Support Diagnosis and Repair Function
Handling Paper, Originals, Ink Tanks, Etc
Loading Paper
Paper Sources
Loading Photo Paper / Plain Paper in Rear Tray
Loading Plain Paper in Cassette
Loading Envelopes in Rear Tray
Loading Paperboard in Rear Flat Tray
Loading Originals
Where to Load Originals
Loading Originals on Platen
Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)
Loading Based on Use
Supported Originals
Refilling Ink Tanks
Refilling Ink Tanks
Checking Ink Level
Ink Tips
If Printing Is Faint or Uneven
Maintenance Procedure
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Cleaning the Print Head
Deep Print Head Cleaning
Aligning the Print Head
Aligning the Print Head Manually
Performing Maintenance Functions from Your Computer (Macos)
Opening Remote UI for Maintenance
Cleaning the Print Heads
Adjusting Print Head Position
Cleaning
Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers
Cleaning Inside the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge
Checking Maintenance Cartridge Status on Touch Screen
Overview
Safety
Safety Precautions
Regulatory Information
Weee
Handling Precautions
Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying
Printer Handling Precautions
Transporting Your Printer
When Repairing, Lending, or Disposing of the Printer
Keeping Print Quality High
Main Components and Their Use
Main Components
Front View
Rear View
Inside View
Operation Panel
Power Supply
Checking that Power Is on
Turning the Printer on and off
Unplugging the Printer
Using Touch Screen
Changing Settings
Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows)
Changing the Print Options
Managing the Printer Power
Changing the Printer Operation Mode
Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Macos)
Managing the Printer Power
Changing the Printer Operation Mode
Changing Settings from Operation Panel
Changing Settings from Operation Panel
Setting Items on Operation Panel
Fax Settings
Print Settings
LAN Settings
Other Printer Settings
Rearrange Home Screen Icons
Language Selection
Firmware Update
Administrator Password Settings
User Management Settings
Reset Settings
Feed Settings
Web Service Setup
ECO Settings
Quiet Setting
System Information
Job Management
Registering Favorite Settings (My Presets)
Checking the Total Number of Uses of Printer
Specifications
Information about Paper
Supported Media Types
Paper Load Limit
Unsupported Media Types
Handling Paper
Economy Mode
Printing
Printing from Computer
Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver)
Basic Printing Setup
Main Controls (Basic Settings Tab)
Basic Settings Tab Description
Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type)
Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size)
Printing on Postcards
Setting up Envelope Printing
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile
Set Media Type, Quality, Etc. (Media/Quality Tab)
Media/Quality Tab Description
Set the Layout of Printed Documents (Page Setup Tab)
Page Setup Tab Description
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order
Page Layout Printing
Duplex Printing
Overview of the Printer Driver
Canon IJ Printer Driver
Opening Printer Driver's Setup Screen
Canon IJ Status Monitor
Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
Maintenance Tab Description
Canon IJ Status Monitor Description
Updating the Driver
Printing from Application Software (Macos Airprint)
Printing
Printing on Postcards
Adding Printer
How to Open Printer Settings Screen
Displaying the Printing Status Screen
Deleting the Undesired Print Job
Removing Printer that Is no Longer Required from List of Printers
Printing Using Canon Application Software
Printing from Smartphone/Tablet
Paper Settings
Copying
Making Copies
Setting Items for Copying
Scanning
Scanning in Windows
Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility)
IJ Scan Utility Features
Scanning Easily (Auto Scan)
Scanning Documents and Photos
Creating/Editing PDF Files
Scanning Using Application Software (Scangear)
What Is Scangear (Scanner Driver)
Starting Scangear (Scanner Driver)
Scanning in Basic Mode
Scangear (Scanner Driver) Screens
Basic Mode Tab
Advanced Mode Tab
General Notes (Scanner Driver)
Scanning Tips
Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)
Network Scan Settings
Scanning in Macos
Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility Lite)
IJ Scan Utility Lite Features
Scanning Easily (Auto Scan)
Scanning Documents and Photos
Scanning Tips
Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)
Faxing
Preparing for Faxing
Connecting Telephone Line
Setting Telephone Line Type
Setting Receive Mode
Setting Sender Information
Registering Recipients
Registering Recipients Using Operation Panel of Printer
Registering Fax/Telephone Number of Recipients
Registering Recipients in Group Dial
Changing Registered Information
Deleting Registered Information
Printing List of Registered Destinations
Registering Recipients Using Speed Dial Utility2 (Windows)
Starting up Speed Dial Utility2
Speed Dial Utility2 Dialog Box
Saving Registered Telephone Directory on Printer to Your Computer
Registering a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2
Changing a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2
Deleting a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2
Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility2
Registering/Changing Rejected Number Using Speed Dial Utility2
Registering Telephone Directory Has Been Saved on Your Computer to Printer
Registering Recipients Using Speed Dial Utility2 (Mac OS)
Starting up Speed Dial Utility2
Speed Dial Utility2 Dialog
Saving Registered Telephone Directory on Printer to Your Computer
Registering a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2
Changing a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2
Deleting a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2
Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility2
Registering/Changing Rejected Number Using Speed Dial Utility2
Registering Telephone Directory Has Been Saved on Your Computer to Printer
Sending Faxes Using Operation Panel of Printer
Sending Faxes by Entering Fax/Telephone Number
Resending Faxes (Redialing Busy Number)
Setting Items for Sending Faxes
Sending Faxes from Computer (Windows)
Sending a FAX (Fax Driver)
Creating an Address Book (Fax Driver)
Edit or Remove a Recipient from an Address Book (Fax Driver)
Search for a Recipient in an Address Book (Fax Driver)
Cannot Send Faxes from Computer
How to Open the Setting Screen of the Fax Driver
General Notes (Fax Driver)
Sending Faxes from Computer (Mac OS)
Sending Faxes Using Airprint
General Notes (Fax Transmission Using Airprint)
Receiving Faxes
Receiving Faxes
Changing Paper Settings
Memory Reception
Other Useful Fax Functions
Document Stored in Printer's Memory
Printing Document in Printer's Memory
Deleting Document in Printer's Memory
Forwarding Document in Printer's Memory to Shared Folder on Computer
Frequently Asked Questions
Network FAQ
Network Communication Problems
Cannot Find Printer on Network (Windows/Macos)
Cannot Find Printer on Network
Cannot Proceed Beyond Printer Connection Screen (Cannot Find Printer Connected Via USB)
Wireless Router Problems
Network Key (Password) Unknown
Printer Cannot be Used after Replacing Wireless Router or Changed Router Settings
Printer Settings/Smartphone/Tablet Troubles for Network
Solve Network Troubles with the Printer's Diagnostic Functions
Checking Network Information of Printer
Printing Network Settings
Restoring Printer's LAN Settings to Defaults
Default Network Settings
Connecting with Wireless Direct
Problems While Printing (Scanning) from Smartphone/Tablet
Cannot Print (Scan) from Smartphone/Tablet
Printing Problems
Printer Does Not Print
Printer Does Not Pick up or Feed the Paper/"No Paper" Error
Printout (Copy) Results Are Unsatisfactory
Ink Does Not Come Out/Blurry or Fuzzy/Inaccurate or Bleeding Colors/Streaks
Printed in Black and White
Lines Are Misaligned/Distorted
Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched/Ink Blots/Paper Curl
Images Incomplete/Cannot Complete Printing
Lines Incomplete or Missing (Windows)
Back of Paper Is Smudged
Uneven or Streaked Colors
Change to Offline (Windows)
Scanning Problems (Windows)
Scanning Problems
Scanner Does Not Work
Scangear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start
Scanning Problems (Macos)
Scanning Problems
Scanner Does Not Work
Scanner Driver Does Not Start
Faxing Problems
Problems Sending Faxes
Cannot Send a Fax
Errors Often Occur When Send a Fax
Problems Receiving Faxes/Cannot Print a Fax
Cannot Print a Fax/"Fax Received. Saved in Memory." Appears
Telephone Problems
Cannot Dial
Telephone Disconnects During a Call
Poor Quality Fax Received
Mechanical Problems
Printer Does Not Turn on
Printer Turns off Unexpectedly or Repeatedly
USB Connection Problems
Wrong Language Appears in LCD
Installation and Download Problems
Failed to MP Drivers (Printer Driver) Installation (Windows)
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