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Canon MX860 series On-screen Manual Page 1 of 997 pages How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual MC-3456-V1.00 Basic Guide Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Describes the summary of Describes the detailed this product. function of this product.
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MX860 series Basic Guide Page 2 of 997 pages How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual MP-2951-V1.10 Advanced Guide Contents Faxing Safety Precautions Sending Faxes Overview of the Machine Using Various Sending Functions Main Components Receiving Faxes How to Navigate Menus on the LCD Using Various Receiving Functions Using Useful Fax Functions Setting Up the Machine...
Safety Precautions Page 3 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the machine safely. Do not attempt to use the machine in any way not described in this manual. It causes unexpected accident, fire, or electric shock.
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Safety Precautions Page 4 of 997 pages cleaning the machine. If you accidentally switch the machine on while cleaning it, you could injure yourself or damage the machine. Maintaining Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the machine. There are no user serviceable parts inside the machine. the machine The machine contains high-voltage components.
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Safety Precautions Page 5 of 997 pages Do not transport or use the machine on a slant, vertically or upside-down, as the ink may leak and damage the machine. When loading a thick book on the Platen Glass, do not press hard on the Document Cover.
Overview of the Machine Page 6 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Overview of the Machine Overview of the Machine This section shows the component names of the machine and describes the basic operations you need to know before using it. Main Components Front View Rear View...
Main Components Page 7 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Main Components Contents Overview of the Machine Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel Front View ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Load a document to copy, scan, or fax. The document loaded in the Document Tray are scanned automatically one sheet at a time.
Main Components Page 8 of 997 pages (11) Paper Output Tray Opens automatically when printing or copying starts and printed papers are ejected. (12) Output Tray Extension Open to support the printouts. Open it when printing or copying. (13) Operation Panel Use to change the settings of the machine or to operate it.
Main Components Page 9 of 997 pages (18) Wired LAN Connector Plug in the LAN cable to connect the machine to a LAN. Important Do not touch the metal casing. (19) USB Port Plug in the USB cable to connect the machine with a computer. Important Do not touch the metal casing.
Main Components Page 10 of 997 pages Ink lamp (24) Lights or flashes red to indicate the ink tank status. Checking the Ink Status (25) Print Head Lock Lever Locks the Print Head into place. Important Do not raise this lever after installing the Print Head. (26) Print Head Holder Install the Print Head.
Main Components Page 11 of 997 pages Important Disconnecting the power plug When disconnecting the power plug after turning off the power, be sure to confirm that all lamps on the Operation Panel are not lit. If the power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet while any lamp on the Operation Panel is lit or flashing, the machine may become unable to print properly since the Print Head is not protected.
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Main Components Page 12 of 997 pages (15) Color button Starts to make color print, copy, scan, fax, etc. (16) Hook button Connects or disconnects the telephone line. (17) Tone button In the fax mode, switches to tone dialing temporarily or used to dial with the Numeric buttons, and also changes the input mode when entering characters.
How to Navigate Menus on the LCD Page 13 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Overview of the Machine > How to Navigate Menus on the LCD How to Navigate Menus on the LCD You can use the machine to print photos in a memory card, make copies, send/receive faxes, or scan originals without a computer.
How to Navigate Menus on the LCD Page 15 of 997 pages Scan mode Scanned data processing screen PC: See Using Various Scan Functions USB flash drive: Refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Memory card: Refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Settings: See Settings...
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How to Navigate Menus on the LCD Page 16 of 997 pages Nozzle check Cleaning Deep cleaning Manual head align Head alignment print Roller cleaning Bottom plate cleaning: Refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Device settings screen Plain paper feed settings: See Plain paper feed settings FAX settings FAX settings: See...
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How to Navigate Menus on the LCD Page 17 of 997 pages Appears only when the optional Bluetooth unit is attached to the machine. Select template screen (See Printing the Notebook or Graph Paper Basic Operation on the Settings Screen You can change the settings in each mode by pressing the Settings button, when printing in the copy mode, fax mode, or memory card mode, or when saving scanned data on a USB flash drive in the scan mode.
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How to Navigate Menus on the LCD Page 18 of 997 pages Change the setting. Use the (Left) or (Right) button to change the setting. Example: Change to 4"x6"(10x15cm) here. Complete setting. Press the Settings button. Note For details on the setting Items For the settings in the copy mode, see Changing the Settings For the settings in the memory card mode, see...
Setting Up the Machine Page 19 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Setting Up the Machine Contents Setting Up the Machine This section describes typical examples of connecting and setting up the machine before using the faxing functions. Confirming the Telephone Line Connection Connecting Various Lines Setting the Telephone Line Type Specifying the Basic Settings for the Machine...
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Confirming the Telephone Line Connection Page 20 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Setting Up the Machine > Confirming the Telephone Line Connection Contents Confirming the Telephone Line Connection For the basic connection of the machine, refer to the printed manual: Getting Started . This guide describes other typical connections.
Confirming the Telephone Line Connection Page 21 of 997 pages (A) Telephone or answering machine Note Before connecting a telephone or answering machine, remove the Telephone connector cap. (B) Splitter (C) Digital Subscriber Line (D) Computer (E) xDSL modem (splitter may be built-in to the modem) Important Do not branch the telephone line before the splitter (wall side).
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Confirming the Telephone Line Connection Page 22 of 997 pages Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select FAX settings, and press the OK button. Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select User settings, and press the OK button. Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select Telephone line type, and press the...
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Specifying the Basic Settings for the Machine Page 23 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Setting Up the Machine Contents > Specifying the Basic Settings for the Machine Specifying the Basic Settings for the Machine This section describes the basic settings for the machine such as how to register the sender information, to enter numbers and letters, to set daylight saving time, etc.
Registering Sender Information Page 24 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Setting Up the Machine > Contents Specifying the Basic Settings for the Machine > Registering Sender Information Registering Sender Information A fax you receive may have information, such as the sender's name or the company name, the sender's phone or fax number, and the date and time of the transmission, printed in small type at the top of each page.
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Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols Page 25 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Setting Up the Machine > Contents Specifying the Basic Settings for the Machine > Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols The following characters are assigned to the Numeric buttons.
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Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols Page 26 of 997 pages Use the Numeric buttons to enter a character. Press the button repeatedly until the character you want to enter appears. To enter a character that is assigned to the same button as the previous entry (ex., to enter "A"...
Entering the Date and Time Page 27 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Setting Up the Machine > > Entering the Date and Time Contents Specifying the Basic Settings for the Machine Entering the Date and Time Note Three date display formats are available: YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, and DD/MM/YYYY. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide When the machine is connected to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the date and time...
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Entering the Date and Time Page 28 of 997 pages Page top...
Setting Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Page 29 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Setting Up the Machine > > Setting Daylight Saving Time Contents Specifying the Basic Settings for the Machine (Summer Time) Setting Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Some countries adopt the daylight saving time (summer time) system that shifts the clock time forward at certain periods of the year.
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Setting Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Page 30 of 997 pages Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select the month when summer time starts, and press the OK button. (Up) or Use the (Down) button to select the week when summer time starts, and press the OK button.
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Setting Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Page 31 of 997 pages ends, and press the OK button. Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select the week when summer time ends, and press the OK button. Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select the day of the week when summer time ends, and press the OK button.
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Registering Your Name and Fax/Telephone Number Page 32 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Setting Up the Machine > Contents Specifying the Basic Settings for the Machine > Registering Your Name and Fax/ Telephone Number Registering Your Name and Fax/Telephone Number Important Before sending a fax, be sure to enter your fax/telephone number in Unit TEL in the Unit name/TEL no.
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Registering Your Name and Fax/Telephone Number Page 33 of 997 pages Note For details on how to enter or delete numbers, see Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols Press the OK button. Return to the fax standby screen. Press the FAX button. Page top...
Other Basic Setting Items Page 34 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Setting Up the Machine > > Other Basic Setting Items Contents Specifying the Basic Settings for the Machine Other Basic Setting Items You can select the following items in User settings of FAX settings. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Auto print...
Setting the Receive Mode Page 35 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Setting Up the Machine > Setting the Receive Mode Contents Setting the Receive Mode Selecting a Receive Mode There are four receive modes as follows. Select a receive mode according to your needs. You receive mainly faxes and sometimes voice calls: Select Fax priority mode.
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Setting the Receive Mode Page 36 of 997 pages The selected receive mode will appear on the LCD. You Receive Mainly Faxes and Sometimes Voice Calls: You want to receive faxes automatically (Fax priority mode). (A) Incoming call (B) Voice call: The machine will ring.
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Setting the Receive Mode Page 37 of 997 pages (A) Incoming call (B) Voice call: The telephone will ring. Pick up the handset to answer the call. (C) Fax: The telephone will ring. If you pick up the handset and hear the fax tone, the machine will switch to the fax automatically and receive the fax.
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Setting the Receive Mode Page 38 of 997 pages (A) Incoming call: The machine judges whether call is voice or fax by the ringing pattern. In the meanwhile the telephone rings. (B) Voice call: The telephone continues to ring. Pick up the handset to answer the call. (C) Fax: The fax is received automatically when the machine detects the fax ring pattern.
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Setting the Receive Mode Page 39 of 997 pages Press the OK button. Return to the fax standby screen. Press the FAX button. Page top...
Printing from a Memory Card Page 40 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card Contents Printing from a Memory Card You can preview each photo taken with the digital camera on the LCD of the machine, and print the photos.
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Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card Page 41 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card > Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card Contents Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card Preview each photo saved on the memory card on the LCD of the machine, and print the photos. This section describes the basic operation, using the settings to print borderless photos on 4"...
Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card Page 42 of 997 pages Insert a memory card. Press the MEMORY CARD button. The Card menu screen will appear. Insert a memory card WITH THE LABELED SIDE FACING TO THE LEFT into the Card Slot.
Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card Page 43 of 997 pages Use the (Up) or (Down) button or Numeric button to specify the number of copies. Repeat the procedures of (1) and (2) to specify the number of copies for each photo.
Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card Page 44 of 997 pages Settings Tab 1 Page size Select the page size of the paper to print: 4"x6"(10x15cm), A4, etc. Media type Select the media type of the paper to print: Plus Glossy II, Plain paper, etc. Note If you do not select the page size and media type correctly, the machine may feed paper from the wrong paper source or may not print with the proper print quality.
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Using Various Functions Page 46 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card Contents > Using Various Functions Using Various Functions You can print photos on a memory card in various ways when you select Special photo print in the Card menu screen.
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Using Various Functions Page 47 of 997 pages Trimming Correcting Images In Settings Tab 2 of the Memory card settings screen displayed by pressing the Settings button, you can correct photos automatically. You can also correct manually; adjusting brightness, contrast, or color hue, or enhancing photos.
Inserting the Memory Card Page 48 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card > Inserting the Memory Card Contents Inserting the Memory Card Before Inserting the Memory Card The following types of memory cards and image data are compatible with the machine. Important 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.
Inserting the Memory Card Page 49 of 997 pages Use the special "SD Card Adapter". Requires purchase of a separate compact flash card adapter for xD-Picture Card. Use the special card adapter. Use the special Duo size adapter or full size adapter. Printable Image Data This machine accepts images taken with a camera compliant with the Design rule for Camera File system (Exif 2.2/2.21 compliant), TIFF (Exif 2.2/2.21 compliant).
Inserting the Memory Card Page 50 of 997 pages For SD Secure Digital memory card, SDHC memory card, miniSD Card miniSDHC Card , microSD Card , microSDHC Card , Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Micro (with the full size adapter) , MultiMediaCard (ver.
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Inserting the Memory Card Page 51 of 997 pages Make sure that the Access lamp is lit, and remove the memory card. Hold the part of the memory card that is protruding and remove it straightforward from the machine. Important Do not remove the memory card while the Access lamp is flashing.
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Copying Page 52 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Copying Contents Copying You can copy in the various methods such as enlarging/reducing or copying two original pages onto a single sheet of paper. Making Copies Changing the Settings Using Various Copy Functions Page top...
Making Copies Page 53 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Copying > Making Copies Contents Making Copies This section describes the basic operation, using the settings to copy an original of A4 size on plain paper as an example. For the operation, see the notes and operation procedure described in the reference page.
Making Copies Page 54 of 997 pages Load an original on the Platen Glass or in the ADF. Load the original with the copying side FACING DOWN and align it with the alignment mark as shown below. Note For details on the type and condition of an original which you can copy and how to load Loading a Document in the ADF the original in the ADF, see Start copying.
Making Copies Page 55 of 997 pages Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white copying. The machine starts copying. Remove the original on the Platen Glass after copying is completed. Important Do not open the Document Cover or move the loaded original until copying is completed. Note Press the Stop button to cancel copying.
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Making Copies Page 56 of 997 pages Note The settings of the page size, media type, print quality, automatic intensity, etc. are retained, and these settings will appear next time when the Copy menu is selected even if the power is turned off and on.
Using Various Copy Functions Page 57 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Copying Contents > Using Various Copy Functions Using Various Copy Functions You can make a copy in various ways when you select Special copy in the Copy menu screen. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Two-sided copy...
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Using Various Copy Functions Page 58 of 997 pages Frame erase Sticker copy Binding margin copy Punch hole removal copy Note Printing the date & page Number: Settings button, you can In Settings Tab 2 of the Copy settings screen displayed by pressing the specify whether to print date/page number.
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Scanning Page 59 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Scanning Scanning You can send scanned data to your computer, edit or process them with the supplied software application, then save them. You can also save scanned data on a USB flash drive inserted into the machine.
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Advanced Guide Important Please note that Canon shall not be liable for any damage or loss of the data for any reason whatsoever, even within the warranty period of the machine. Note The machine can detect the types of original with Auto detect: photo, Hagaki, business card, magazine, newspaper, text document, and DVD/CD.
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Saving Scanned Data Page 61 of 997 pages Select Applications on the Go menu, then double-click the Image Capture icon. Click Options at lower left of the scanner window, select MP Navigator EX 2 in Application to launch when scanner button is pressed, then click OK. To quit Image Capture, select Quit Image Capture on the Image Capture menu.
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- Canon IJ Network Scan Utility is installed on the computer. - This machine is selected in the settings screen of the Canon IJ Network Scan Utility. Note The operation after scanning the original depends on the scan operation setting you have selected in (4) of step 2.
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Using Various Scan Functions Page 63 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Scanning > Using Various Scan Functions Using Various Scan Functions In the scan menu, you can save scanned data on a USB flash drive, memory card, or a computer. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Selecting a Place to Save the Scanned Data...
Printing from Your Computer Page 64 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Printing from Your Computer Printing from Your Computer This section describes how to print documents or photos with a computer. You can easily print photos taken with your digital camera by using Easy-PhotoPrint EX supplied with your machine.
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Start Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Double-click (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) on the desktop. Click Here: Easy-PhotoPrint EX Select the Go menu, Applications, Canon Utilities, Easy-PhotoPrint EX, then double-click Easy- PhotoPrint EX. Note To start Easy-PhotoPrint EX from Solution Menu, double-click (Solution Menu) on the desktop and click (Print photos or albums, etc.).
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Page 66 of 997 pages To start Easy-PhotoPrint EX from the Start menu, select All Programs (Programs in Windows 2000), Canon Utilities, Easy-PhotoPrint EX, then Easy-PhotoPrint EX. To start Easy-PhotoPrint EX from Solution Menu, click (Solution Menu) in the Dock and click (Print photos or albums, etc.).
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Printing on the printer status monitor. After canceling the print job, blank sheets of paper may be ejected. To display the printer status monitor, click Canon XXX Printer (where " XXX " is your machine's name) on the taskbar. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the list of print jobs in progress.
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Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Page 68 of 997 pages To temporarily stop a job in progress, click Hold. To temporarily stop all the jobs in the list, click Pause Printer. After canceling the print job, blank sheets of paper may be ejected. Page top...
Using Various Functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 69 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Contents Printing from Your Computer > Using Various Functions of Easy- PhotoPrint EX Using Various Functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX This section describes a few of the useful functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX. For details on the operation, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Creating Your Own Prints...
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Printing Documents (Windows) Page 70 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Printing from Your Computer > Printing Documents (Windows) Printing Documents (Windows) This section describes the procedure to print A4 document on plain papers. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Note Operations may vary depending on your software application.
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Printing Documents (Windows) Page 71 of 997 pages Specify the required print settings. Select Business Document in Commonly Used Settings. Note When the print object such as Business Document or Photo Printing is selected in Commonly Used Settings, the items in Additional Features will be selected automatically. The settings suitable for the print object such as media type or print quality will also appear.
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After canceling the print job, blank sheets of paper may be ejected. To display the printer status monitor, click Canon XXX Printer (where " XXX " is your machine's name) on the taskbar. If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
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Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 73 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Printing from Your Computer > Printing Documents (Macintosh) Printing Documents (Macintosh) This section describes the procedure to print A4 document on plain papers. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Note Operations may vary depending on your software application.
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Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 74 of 997 pages Select the media type of the loaded paper in Media Type. Here we select Plain Paper. Note If you select A4 or Letter-sized plain paper when Automatically Select is selected in Paper Source, the machine feeds the paper from the Cassette.
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Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 75 of 997 pages Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the list of print jobs in progress. To cancel a print job in progress, select the desired job in the Name list and click Delete. To temporarily stop a job in progress, click Hold.
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Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 76 of 997 pages Specify the required print settings. Select Print on the File menu in your software application. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that your machine's name is selected in Printer. Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu. Select the media type of the loaded paper to print in Media Type.
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Faxing Page 78 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Faxing Contents Faxing This section describes the basic operation to send or receive faxes with the fax functions of the machine. Sending Faxes Sending a Fax with the Numeric Buttons Redialing the Number Dialed with the Numeric Buttons Sending a Fax with the One-Touch Speed Dial Registering Recipient's Numbers to the One-Touch Speed Dial...
Sending Faxes Page 79 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Faxing > Sending Faxes Sending Faxes This section describes the operation to send a fax with the Numeric buttons and to register the recipient's numbers to the one-touch speed dial and send a fax. For other operations, refer to the on- screen manual: Advanced Guide Sending a Fax with the Numeric Buttons...
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Sending Faxes Page 80 of 997 pages Press the Color button for color sending, or the Black button for black & white sending. Important Color sending requires that the recipient's fax machine supports color faxing. Press the OK button. The machine starts sending the fax. Note When sending two or more pages of document: Load the next page, and press the same button as you pressed in (2) of step 2.
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Sending Faxes Page 81 of 997 pages Select the telephone number in the redial list. Press the Redial/Pause button. The fax numbers dialed with the Numeric buttons will be listed. (Down) button to select the number to redial. Use the (Up) or Press the OK button.
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Sending Faxes Page 82 of 997 pages Display the One-touch speed dial screen. Press the FAX button, and press the Menu button. (Right) button to select TEL number registration , and Use the (Left) or press the OK button. Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select One-touch speed dial, and press button.
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Sending Faxes Page 83 of 997 pages Select the image quality (fax resolution). Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select FAX resolution. Use the (Left) or (Right) button to select the image quality. Standard: Suitable for text-only documents. Fine: Suitable for fine-print documents. Extra fine: Suitable for detailed illustration or fine-print quality documents.
Using Various Sending Functions Page 84 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Faxing > Using Various Sending Functions Using Various Sending Functions You can send a fax in various ways as follows. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Sending a Fax after Speaking on Telephone You can send a fax manually after speaking on telephone if you want to talk to the recipient before...
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Using Various Sending Functions Page 85 of 997 pages Fax Number Re-entry (Prevent Dialing Wrong Number) To prevent dialing a wrong number, the machine allows you to enter the recipient's number with the Color or Black button or the OK Numerical buttons, press the button, and reenter the recipient's number again for confirmation.
Using Various Sending Functions Page 86 of 997 pages Sends faxes in ECM (Error Correction Mode). When the recipient's fax machine is compatible with ECM, the machine resends the fax after correcting errors automatically. Pause time settings Sets the length of time paused for each press of the Redial/Pause button when entering fax/ telephone number.
Receiving Faxes Page 87 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Faxing > Receiving Faxes Receiving Faxes This section describes the operation to receive a fax with the machine depending on the receive mode. This section also describes the operation to print documents stored in the memory of the machine such as when an error occurred.
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Receiving Faxes Page 88 of 997 pages telephone or an answering machine to the External Device Jack of this machine. The operation for receiving a fax varies depending on the receive mode. For the receive mode, see Setting the Receive Mode When Fax priority mode is selected: When the receive mode is in Fax priority mode, receive a call as follows.
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Receiving Faxes Page 89 of 997 pages Note The machine will not ring when it receives faxes. If you want to use the machine with a telephone or answering machine, connect it to the machine and change to Fax priority mode or TEL priority mode. When TEL priority mode is selected: When the receive mode is in TEL priority mode, receive a call as follows.
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Receiving Faxes Page 90 of 997 pages then specify the automatic reception start time. Refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide If the telephone connecting to the machine is located away from the machine, pick up the handset of the telephone connecting to the machine and dial 25 (the remote reception ID) to receive faxes (remote reception).
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Receiving Faxes Page 91 of 997 pages A fax or voice call incomes. The machine judges whether call is voice or fax by the ringing pattern. In the meanwhile the telephone rings. Receive the fax or voice call. Fax: The machine will receive it automatically when the machine detects the registered fax ring pattern. Voice call: The telephone continues to ring.
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Receiving Faxes Page 92 of 997 pages memory. When OFF is selected for Auto print in User settings, print the faxes stored in the memory from the Memory reference screen. Other Basic Setting Items For details, see If the memory becomes full, the machine cannot receive any more faxes. Print or delete the Printing Faxes in the documents stored in memory, and make the sender resend the faxes.
Using Various Receiving Functions Page 93 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Faxing > Using Various Receiving Functions Using Various Receiving Functions The machine has various receiving functions as follows. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Fax Reception Rejection Select ON in Fax reception reject to reject faxes from the uninformed numbers, the numbers which are not registered to the coded speed dial, or the numbers registered as reject number.
Using Various Receiving Functions Page 94 of 997 pages Incoming ring Makes the external device ring with an incoming call when the receive mode is set to Fax only mode or Fax priority mode. Manual/auto switch Receives faxes automatically after the external device rang a specified length of time when the receive mode is set to TEL priority mode.
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Using Useful Fax Functions Page 95 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Faxing > Using Useful Fax Functions Using Useful Fax Functions The machine has various fax functions as follows. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Memory reference Print memory list: Prints a list of documents in the memory.
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Using Useful Fax Functions Page 96 of 997 pages OFF is selected for Auto Print in User Settings . You pressed the Stop button to cancel printing of a fax. Make sure that the plain paper is loaded in the Cassette. Loading Paper Display the Memory reference screen.
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Other Usages Page 98 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Other Usages Other Usages This section describes the operation to print the notebook or graph paper, the setting items of the machine, and the function to print directly from a digital camera or mobile phone. This section also introduces other useful functions;...
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Printing the Notebook or Graph Paper Page 99 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing the Notebook or Graph Paper Contents Other Usages Printing the Notebook or Graph Paper This section describes the operation to select and print the template forms. You need to prepare: A4, B5, or Letter-sized plain paper.
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Printing the Notebook or Graph Paper Page 100 of 997 pages Note Printing the Various Template Forms For details on the available template forms, see Start printing. Use the (Up) or (Down) button to select No. of copies, and use the (Left) (Right) button to specify the number of copies.
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Printing the Notebook or Graph Paper Page 101 of 997 pages Staff paper 1 Staff paper 2 Staff paper 10 staves Staff paper 12 staves Page top...
Printing Photos Directly from Your Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Page 102 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing Photos Directly from Your Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Contents Other Usages Printing Photos Directly from Your Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Printing Photos from a PictBridge Compliant Device Connecting the PictBridge compliant device to this machine with a USB cable that is recommended by...
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Machine Settings Page 104 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Machine Settings Contents Other Usages Machine Settings This section describes the items you can set or change in Device settings of the Settings menu. For details on setting or changing, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Plain paper feed settings Selects the paper source (Rear Tray or Cassette) in which you load plain paper.
Machine Settings Page 105 of 997 pages Configures the IP version (IPv4 or IPv6). We recommend IPv4 for general use. WSD setting Switches the WSD (a network protocol supported by Windows Vista) configuration (Active or Inactive). Print LAN details Print the network configurations on the machine. Reset LAN settings Sets the network configurations on the machine back to the default.
Machine Settings Page 106 of 997 pages Language selection Changes the language for LCD messages and menus. Reset setting Sets the machine settings back to the default by selecting Telephone no. only, Setting only, or Reset both. However, the LAN settings, the values set for the print head alignment, and the language set in the Language selection are not reset.
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To start Solution Menu from the Start menu, select All Programs (Programs in Windows 2000), Canon Utilities, Solution Menu, then Solution Menu. To start Solution Menu from the menu bar, select the Go menu, Applications, Canon Utilities, Solution Menu, then double-click Solution Menu.
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Install My Printer from the Setup CD-ROM when it has not been installed or has been uninstalled. To install My Printer, select My Printer in Custom Install. To start My Printer from the Start menu, select All Programs (Programs in Windows 2000), Canon Utilities, My Printer, then My Printer.
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Loading Paper / Originals Page 109 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals Contents Loading Paper / Originals This section describes types of paper or originals you can load, how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette, and how to load originals to copy or scan, or documents for faxing.
Loading Paper Page 110 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper Contents Loading Paper Paper Source to Load Paper Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Cannot Use Paper Source to Load Paper The machine has two paper sources to feed paper;...
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You can load only A4, B5, A5, or Letter-sized plain paper in the Cassette. Load other sizes or types of paper in the Rear Tray. We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use You can use general copy paper.
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Loading Paper in the Cassette Page 113 of 997 pages Slide the Paper Guide (A) to align with the mark of paper size. The Paper Guide (A) will stop when it aligns with the corresponding mark of paper size. Note There may be a little space between the Paper Guide (A) and the paper stack.
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Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Page 115 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper Contents > Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Loading Photo Paper Prepare paper for printing. Align the loading paper.
Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Page 116 of 997 pages Note Do not load sheets of paper higher than the Load Limit Mark (D). After loading paper When using the machine to copy or print without a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type of the settings screen in each mode.
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Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Page 117 of 997 pages If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them in the opposite direction. If the corner of the envelope flap is folded, flatten it. Use a pen to press the leading edge in the inserting direction flat and sharpen the crease.
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Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Page 118 of 997 pages Specify the settings in the printer driver. Select Envelope in Commonly Used Settings (or Media Type). Select the size for envelopes. Select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in the Envelope Size Setting window. Select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size.
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.
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For information on the page sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase. Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number.
Paper Weight 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (plain paper 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.
Damp paper Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm) Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 28 lb / 105 gsm) Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when...
Loading Originals Page 123 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals Contents Loading Originals This section describes how to load originals on the Platen Glass or in the ADF. Position to Load an Original Loading an Original on the Platen Glass Loading a Document in the ADF Originals You Can Load...
Loading an Original on the Platen Glass Page 124 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > Loading an Original on the Platen Glass Contents Loading an Original on the Platen Glass Load originals to copy, fax, or scan an original on the Platen Glass. Important After loading the original, be sure to close the Document Cover before starting to copy, fax, or scan.
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Loading an Original on the Platen Glass Page 125 of 997 pages Scan size, Scan size is the one measured from the alignment mark Close the Document Cover gently. Do not hold the LCD or the Operation Panel. Caution Be sure to hold the Document Cover firmly when closing it, and be careful not to get your fingers caught.
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Loading a Document in the ADF Page 126 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > Loading a Document in the ADF Contents Loading a Document in the ADF Load a Document to copy, fax, or scan in the ADF. Note To scan a document at optimum quality, load it on the Platen Glass.
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Originals You Can Load Page 128 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals Contents > Originals You Can Load Originals You Can Load The originals you can load on the Platen Glass or in the ADF for copying, scanning, or faxing are as follows: Platen Glass Photos...
Routine Maintenance Page 129 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance Contents Routine Maintenance This section describes how to replace ink tanks when they run out of ink, to clean the machine when the print result is faint, or to take an action when paper does not feed properly. Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing Procedure Checking the Ink Status...
Important Handling ink To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling ink is not recommended. If you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with ink tanks removed.
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Replacing an Ink Tank Page 131 of 997 pages Caution Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Print Head Holder until it stops completely. Important Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine. Do not place any object on the Document Cover.
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Replacing an Ink Tank Page 132 of 997 pages Prepare the new ink tank. Take the new ink tank out of its package, pull the orange tape ( ) in the direction of the arrow to peel it off, then remove the film ( Important Make sure that the film is completely removed from the air hole (D).
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Replacing an Ink Tank Page 133 of 997 pages Press the mark (Push) on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. Make sure that the ink lamp lights up red. Important You cannot print if the ink tank is installed in the wrong position. Be sure to install the ink tank in the correct position according to the label on the Print Head Holder.
Checking the Ink Status Page 134 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank > Checking the Ink Status Contents Checking the Ink Status You can check the ink status on the LCD or with ink lamps. With the LCD on the Machine COPY , FAX , SCAN , or MEMORY Make sure that the power is turned on, and press the mode button (...
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Checking the Ink Status Page 135 of 997 pages one. See Replacing Procedure If the ink lamp is still off after reinstalling the ink tank, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Check the error message displayed on the LCD. Refer to "...
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Page 136 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance Contents > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the pint head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedure below to print the nozzle check pattern, check the print head nozzle condition, then clean the Print Head.
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Page 138 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Printing the Nozzle Check Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Note If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly.
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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Page 140 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Examining the Nozzle Check Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Check if there are no missing lines in the pattern (1) or no horizontal white streaks in the pattern (2).
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Cleaning the Print Head Page 142 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Cleaning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 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.
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Cleaning the Print Head Page 143 of 997 pages Note If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the Print Head twice, clean the Print Head deeply. Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Page top...
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Page 144 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Cleaning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Deeply 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.
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Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Page 145 of 997 pages If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color. Replacing an Ink Tank If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the Print Head deeply again after 24 hours. Do not disconnect the power plug when turning off the power.
Aligning the Print Head Page 146 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Aligning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
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Aligning the Print Head Page 147 of 997 pages Adjust the print head position. Check the printed patterns, and use the (Left) or (Right) button to select the pattern number that has the least noticeable streaks for column A. Note Refer to the samples below to select the pattern that has the least noticeable white streaks.
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Aligning the Print Head Page 148 of 997 pages Confirm the message for print head alignment, and press the OK button. The third page of print head alignment sheets will be printed. Check the printed patterns and use the (Left) or (Right) button to input the pattern number that has the least noticeable stripes for each column from a to j, then press the OK button.
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Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Page 150 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Contents 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.
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Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Page 151 of 997 pages with a moistened cotton swab or the like. Rotate the roller manually in the direction of the arrow (B) as you clean it. Do not touch the roller with your fingers; rotate it with the cotton swab. Important If the power plug is disconnected, the date/time settings as well as all documents stored in memory will be lost.
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Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette Page 152 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette Contents Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette If the Pad in the Cassette is smeared with paper powder or dirt, two or more sheets of paper may be ejected.
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Appendix Page 153 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Appendix Appendix Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Tips on How to Use Your Machine Page top...
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Page 154 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Appendix > 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.
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Tips on How to Use Your Machine Page 155 of 997 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Appendix > Tips on How to Use Your Machine Tips on How to Use Your Machine This section introduces the tips on how to use your machine and for printing with optimal quality. Ink is used for various purposes.
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Tips on How to Use Your Machine Page 156 of 997 pages When loading paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette, make sure the orientation of paper. (A) Rear Tray (B) Cassette To load paper in the Rear Tray, load paper with To load paper in the Cassette, load paper with the printing side facing you.
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Tips on How to Use Your Machine Page 157 of 997 pages We recommend the machine to be used at least once a month. Note Depending on the type of paper, ink may blur if you trace the printed area with a highlight pen or paint-stick, or bleed if water or sweat comes in contact with the printed area.
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Tips on How to Use Your Machine Page 158 of 997 pages Print the nozzle check pattern Check the printed check pattern to see if the nozzles are clogged. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Page top...
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MX860 series Advanced Guide Page 159 of 997 pages MC-3496-V1.00 Basic Guide Printing Printing Scanning Printing from a Computer Printing with the Bundled Application Software Copying What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Faxing Printing Photos Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Troubleshooting Selecting a Photo Selecting the Paper How to Use This Manual Printing...
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MX860 series Advanced Guide Page 160 of 997 pages Adjusting Images Correct/Enhance Images Window Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? How Do I Print with Even Margins? What Is "C1"...
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Smoothing Jagged Outlines Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration Reducing Photo Noise Overview of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Operations Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Maintenance Tab Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Preview...
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MX860 series Advanced Guide Page 162 of 997 pages Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device About PictBridge Print Settings Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device...
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MX860 series Advanced Guide Page 163 of 997 pages Adjusting Images Searching Images Classifying Images into Categories Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX Saving Saving as PDF Files Creating/Editing PDF Files Printing Documents Printing Photos Sending via E-mail Editing Files Setting Passwords for PDF Files Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files MP Navigator EX Screens...
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Adjusting Cropping Frames Resolution File Formats Color Matching Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Screens Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Menu and Setting Screen Other Scanning Methods Scanning with WIA Driver Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Copying Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine...
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MX860 series Advanced Guide Page 165 of 997 pages Making Copies Setting Items Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Using Useful Copy Functions Special Copy Settings for Special Copy Copying onto Both Sides of the Paper (Two-sided Copy) Copying without Borders (Borderless Copy) Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (2-on-1 Copy) Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (4-on-...
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MX860 series Advanced Guide Page 166 of 997 pages Receiving Faxes Changing the Print Settings Setting the Number of Rings for Fax Calls Using the Useful Reception Functions Memory Reception Remote Reception Rejecting Fax Reception Registering/Editing/Deleting the Rejected Number on the TEL Number Registration Screen Using the Caller ID Service to Reject Calls Document Stored in Memory Printing a Document in Memory...
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MX860 series Advanced Guide Page 167 of 997 pages Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver Paper Jams Document Jams in the ADF If the Stop button is pressed while the machine is scanning the document: Removing the jammed document from the Document Tray:...
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MX860 series Advanced Guide Page 168 of 997 pages Software Problems E-mail Software Program You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Software Program Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Scanned Image Does Not Open MP Navigator EX Problems...
How to Use This Manual Page 169 of 997 pages Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual Operating the Contents Pane Operating the Explanation Window Printing This Manual Using Keywords to Find a Topic Registering Topics to My Manual Symbols Used in this Document Trademarks...
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Operating the Contents Pane Page 170 of 997 pages > > Operating the Contents Pane Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual Operating the Contents Pane When you click a title displayed in the Contents pane found to the left of the On-screen Manual, the pages of that title are displayed in the description window on the right side.
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Operating the Explanation Window Page 171 of 997 pages > Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual > Operating the Explanation Window Operating the Explanation Window (1) Click the green characters to jump to the corresponding page. (2) The cursor jumps to the top of this page. Page top...
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Printing This Manual Page 172 of 997 pages > > Printing This Manual Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual Click to display the Print pane to the left of the On-screen Manual. Note Click to close or display the Print pane. Click , and then click Option Settings to display the Option Settings dialog box.
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Printing This Manual Page 173 of 997 pages Note By selecting Print linked documents, you can also print documents that are linked to the current document. The linked documents are added to the Documents to Be Printed list. Click Print Preview to display and check what the print results will look like before you actually print the document.
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Printing This Manual Page 174 of 997 pages The Print Page Count Confirmation dialog box is displayed. Execute print Confirm the number of pages to be printed, and then click Yes. All topics with selected check boxes are printed. All Documents You can print all topics of the On-screen Manual.
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Using Keywords to Find a Topic Page 175 of 997 pages > Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual > Using Keywords to Find a Topic Using Keywords to Find a Topic You can enter a keyword to search for a target page. All installed On-screen Manuals (user's guides) are searched.
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Using Keywords to Find a Topic Page 176 of 997 pages Display the topic that you want to read From the search results list, double-click (or select and press Enter) the title of the topic you want to read. When the pages of that title are displayed, the keywords found on those pages are highlighted. Page top...
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Registering Topics to My Manual Page 177 of 997 pages > > Registering Topics to My Manual Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual Registering Topics to My Manual Register frequently read pages as My Manual topics so that you can refer to those pages easily at any time.
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Symbols Used in this Document Page 178 of 997 pages > > Symbols Used in this Document Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual 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.
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Adobe, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe RGB and Adobe RGB (1998) are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc. Exif Print This machine supports Exif Print.
Printing from a Computer Page 180 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer Advanced Guide Printing from a Computer Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing with Other Application Software Page top...
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Printing with the Bundled Application Software Page 181 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Printing Photos Creating an Album Printing Calendars Printing Stickers Printing Layout...
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Important Easy-PhotoPrint EX does not support Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows NT4. Easy-PhotoPrint EX can only be used with Canon inkjet printers. It does not support some printers, including Canon compact printers (SELPHY CP series). If a printer that supports Easy-PhotoPrint EX is not installed, you cannot print items you create.
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What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Page 183 of 997 pages MP Navigator EX Ver.1.00 or later ZoomBrowser EX Ver.6.0 or later Digital Photo Professional Ver.3.2 or later Important Easy-PhotoPrint EX is subject to the following restrictions when started from Digital Photo Professional: - Menu does not appear in the step button area on the left side of the screen.
Printing Photos Page 184 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos Advanced Guide Printing Photos Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to print your favorite photos in a variety of layouts. You can also create borderless photos easily.
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Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos Advanced Guide > Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Selecting a Photo Page 186 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos > Advanced Guide Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Photo Print from Menu. The Select Images screen appears. Important The thumbnails (reduced images) displayed in the screen may appear as follows: - A black line appears along an edge of the image.
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Selecting a Photo Page 187 of 997 pages want is reached. To reduce the number of copies shown in the box, click (Down arrow). You can change the order of photos using the list located at the top right corner of the screen. You can select the printing order from Sort by Date and Sort by Name.
Selecting the Paper Page 188 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos > Advanced Guide Selecting the Paper Selecting the Paper Click Select Paper. The Select Paper screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Paper Source...
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Printing Page 189 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos > Printing Advanced Guide Printing Click Layout/Print. The Layout/Print screen appears. Important The thumbnails (reduced images) displayed in the screen may appear as follows: - A black line appears along an edge of the image.
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Printing Page 190 of 997 pages The photo print settings will be discarded if you exit Easy-PhotoPrint EX without saving the settings. It is recommended that you save the printed image if you want to print it again. Saving Photos When you print on a bordered layout, the margins on the left and right or the top and bottom may become wider than the other.
Creating an Album Page 191 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album Advanced Guide Creating an Album Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create your own personalized photo album. Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Selecting the Paper and Layout...
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Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 193 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Album from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears.
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Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 194 of 997 pages which the picture was taken) on the photo. Note The layouts that can be selected may vary depending on the Paper Size, Orientation, Double page album, or the type of page selected (front cover, inside pages or back cover). You can customize the date (position, size, color, etc.) in the Date Settings dialog box.
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Selecting a Photo Page 195 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area.
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Selecting a Photo Page 196 of 997 pages See Help for details on the Select Images screen. Page top...
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Editing Page 197 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Editing Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit your album if necessary. Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos...
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Editing Page 198 of 997 pages Note See Help for details on the Edit screen. Page top...
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Printing Page 199 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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Printing Calendars Page 201 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars Advanced Guide Printing Calendars Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create your own calendar using your favorite photos. Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting a Photo...
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Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 203 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Calendar from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears.
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Selecting a Photo Page 205 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area.
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Editing Page 206 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Editing Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit the calendar if necessary. Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos...
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Printing Page 208 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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Printing Stickers Page 210 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers Advanced Guide Printing Stickers You can print your favorite photos on compatible sticker sheets. Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting a Photo Editing...
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Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 212 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Stickers from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears.
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Selecting a Photo Page 213 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area.
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Editing Page 214 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers > Editing Advanced Guide Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit the stickers if necessary. Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos...
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Printing Page 215 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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Printing Layout Page 217 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout Advanced Guide Printing Layout You can add text to your favorite photos and print them in a variety of layouts. Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Selecting the Paper and Layout...
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Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout Advanced Guide > Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 219 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout > Advanced Guide Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Layout Print from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears.
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Selecting a Photo Page 220 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout > Advanced Guide Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area.
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Editing Page 221 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout > Editing Advanced Guide Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit the layout if necessary. Changing Layout Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos...
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Printing Page 222 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout > Printing Advanced Guide Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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Correcting and Enhancing Photos Page 224 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Advanced Guide > Correcting and Enhancing Photos Correcting and Enhancing Photos You can correct and enhance images. Click (Correct/Enhance Images) in the Select Images or Edit screen, or in the Layout/Print screen of Photo Print.
Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Page 225 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Advanced Guide Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Apply optimum corrections automatically to the photos used for an album, calendar, etc.
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Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Page 226 of 997 pages 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. Note (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that Click you can compare and check the result.
Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Page 227 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Advanced Guide Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Using the Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes caused by a camera flash.
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Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Page 228 of 997 pages Click Red-Eye Correction. Click OK. Red eyes are corrected and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Important Areas other than the eyes may be corrected depending on the image. Note Click (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that...
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Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Page 229 of 997 pages Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images. You can save corrected images as new files. Note To save only the image you like, click Save Selected Image. To save all images, click Save All Corrected Images.
Using the Face Brightener Function Page 230 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Advanced Guide Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Face Brightener Function Using the Face Brightener Function You can brighten dark faces caused by bright background.
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Using the Face Brightener Function Page 231 of 997 pages Drag to select the area you want to correct, then click OK that appears over the image. The entire image is corrected so that the selected area containing the face becomes brighter, and (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
Using the Face Sharpener Function Page 232 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Advanced Guide Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Face Sharpener Function Using the Face Sharpener Function You can sharpen out-of-focus faces in a photo.
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Using the Face Sharpener Function Page 233 of 997 pages The face is sharpened and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Face Sharpener. (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that Click you can compare and check the result.
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Using the Face Sharpener Function Page 234 of 997 pages Note To save only the image you like, click Save Selected Image. To save all images, click Save All Corrected Images. Only JPEG/Exif file format is available for corrected images. Click Exit.
Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Page 235 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Advanced Guide Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function You can enhance skin beautifully by removing blemishes and wrinkles.
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Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Page 236 of 997 pages Skin is enhanced beautifully and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Digital Face Smoothing. (Compare) to display the images before and after the enhancement side by side so Click that you can compare and check the result.
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Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Page 237 of 997 pages Note To save only the image you like, click Save Selected Image. To save all images, click Save All Corrected Images. Only JPEG/Exif file format is available for enhanced images. Click Exit.
Using the Blemish Remover Function Page 238 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Advanced Guide Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Blemish Remover Function Using the Blemish Remover Function You can remove moles.
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Using the Blemish Remover Function Page 239 of 997 pages Drag to select the area you want to enhance, then click OK that appears over the image. Moles in and around the selected area are removed and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
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Adjusting Images Page 240 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Advanced Guide Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Adjusting Images Adjusting Images You can make fine adjustments to the overall brightness, contrast, etc. of images. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images).
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Adjusting Images Page 241 of 997 pages Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images. You can save adjusted images as new files. Note To save only the image you like, click Save Selected Image. To save all images, click Save All Corrected Images.
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Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 242 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Advanced Guide Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Correct/Enhance Images Window Correct/Enhance Images Window You can correct/enhance images in this window. To display the Correct/Enhance Images window, click (Correct/Enhance Images) in the Select Images or Edit screen, or in the Layout/Print screen of Photo Print.
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Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 243 of 997 pages (2)Task Area Available tasks and settings may vary between the Auto and Manual tabs. Click Auto or Manual to display the corresponding tab. Auto Tab Select to correct automatically. Auto Photo Fix Applies automatic corrections suitable for photos.
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Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 244 of 997 pages Enable Red-Eye Correction checkbox. Face Sharpener Sharpens out-of-focus faces. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Digital Face Smoothing Enhances skin beautifully by removing blemishes and wrinkles. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Apply to all images Automatically corrects all the images displayed in the list.
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Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 245 of 997 pages Move the slider to the right to sharpen the image. Blur Blurs the outline of the subjects to soften the image. Move the slider to the right to soften the image. Show-through Removal Removes show-through of text from the reverse side or removes the base color.
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Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 246 of 997 pages slider. Digital Face Smoothing Enhances skin beautifully by removing blemishes and wrinkles. You can specify the area you want to apply the effect to. You can adjust the effect level using the slider.
Questions and Answers Page 247 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Advanced Guide > Questions and Answers Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? How Do I Print with Even Margins? What Is "C1"...
How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Page 248 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Advanced Guide > How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? If you want to move (or copy) a file created and saved with Easy-PhotoPrint EX from one folder to another, you need to move (or copy) the folder that was automatically created when originally saving that file as...
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Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? Page 249 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Advanced Guide > Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? As shown below, printing starts from the left side of the image displayed in the Layout/Print screen.
How Do I Print with Even Margins? Page 250 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Advanced Guide > How Do I Print with Even Margins? How Do I Print with Even Margins? When you print on a bordered layout, the margins on the left and right or the top and bottom may become wider than the other, depending on the image and printer.
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What Is "C1" or "C4"? Page 251 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Advanced Guide > What Is "C1" or "C4"? What Is "C1" or "C4"? When an album is printed, labels such as "C1" and "C4" are printed as page numbers. The "C1"...
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Photo Print Settings Page 252 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings Advanced Guide Photo Print Settings Printing Vivid Photos Reducing Photo Noise Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) Printing Multiple Photos on One Page Printing an Index Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print)
Printing Vivid Photos Page 253 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing Vivid Photos Printing Vivid Photos Select the Vivid Photo checkbox in the Select Paper screen to boost the colors in a photo before printing. Important This function is available only with a printer that supports Vivid Photo.
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Reducing Photo Noise Page 254 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Reducing Photo Noise Reducing Photo Noise When a photo is taken in a dark location such as night scene using digital camera, noise may appear in the image.
Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Page 255 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Cropping a photo is the act of removing the unnecessary portions of the photo by selecting the necessary portions.
Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) Page 257 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) To print the date the photo was taken on the photo, click (Date Settings) in the Layout/Print screen, then select the Print date checkbox in the Date Settings dialog box.
Printing Multiple Photos on One Page Page 258 of 997 pages > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing Multiple Photos on One Page Printing Multiple Photos on One Page You can print multiple photos on one page by selecting a multiple-photo layout in the Layout/Print screen.