Page 1 Back Previous Next Introduction Printing Software Guide Scanning a Document PC Faxing Series Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place How to Use This Guide Index for future reference.
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Page 3 Legal Notices ....................xi Troubleshooting 1 Introduction ........................1-1 Where to Find Help..................1-2 Appendix Canon Support Center ................ 1-2 System Requirements ................1-3 Checking Installation ................. 1-4 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software ..........1-5 Removing the MF Toolbox ..............1-5 Removing the MF Drivers ..............
Page 4 Back Previous Next Introduction 2 Printing..........................2-1 Printing Printing a Document .................. 2-2 Canceling Printing ................2-2 Scanning a Document Changing Print Settings ................2-4 From a Windows Application............... 2-4 PC Faxing From the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000/Vista: [Printers], Windows 7: [Devices and Print- ers]) Folder ..................
Page 5 Back Previous Next Introduction 3 Scanning a Document ....................3-1 Printing Scanning with [Start] on the Machine ............3-3 Setting the Scanning Function for [Start] ........... 3-4 Scanning a Document Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Save] ....3-4 Setting Up [Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box........
Page 6 Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning an Image from an Application ..........3-15 Printing Creating One PDF File from Two or More Pages........3-16 Setting Preferences and Scanning with Scanning a Document ScanGear MF ..................3-17 Switching between Simple Mode and Advanced Mode ....3-17 PC Faxing Using Simple Mode ................
Page 7: Table Of Contents
FAX Printing Preferences ................ 4-28 FAX Properties .................. 4-28 FAX Printing Preferences..............4-32 Canon Cover Sheet Editor............... 4-42 Installing and Uninstalling Cover Sheet Editor ........4-43 Opening, Saving, and Closing a File ..........4-46 Creating an Original Cover Sheet ............. 4-48 Printing a Cover Sheet ..............
Page 8 Back Previous Next Introduction 5 Troubleshooting......................5-1 Printing Printer Problems ..................5-2 Driver Problems ..................5-5 Scanning a Document Scanning Problems ................... 5-7 PC Faxing Installing and Uninstalling Problems............5-13 Troubleshooting 6 Appendix......................... 6-1 Appendix Specifications .................... 6-2 Printer Specifications ................6-2 Scanner Specifications................
Page 9 Back Previous Next Introduction How to Use This Guide Printing ■ Using the Top Page Scanning a Document Returns to the last page opened. Displays the previous or next page. PC Faxing Returns to the top page. Troubleshooting Back Previous Next Introduction Printing...
Page 10 Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Using the Chapter Topic List Printing Returns to the last page opened. Displays the previous or next page. Returns to the top page. Scanning a Document Back Previous Next PC Faxing Introduction 1 Introduction Printing Where to Find Help ..................
Page 11 Back Previous Next Introduction The following symbols are used throughout the manuals for the machine and indicate the warnings, cautions and notes you should keep in mind when using the machine. Printing WARNING Indicates a warning that may lead to death or serious injury if not observed. Scanning a CAUTION Document...
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Page 13 Back Previous Next Introduction 1 Introduction Printing Where to Find Help .................. 1-2 Scanning a Document System Requirements ................1-3 PC Faxing Checking Installation................1-4 Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software........... 1-5 Troubleshooting Removing the MF Toolbox ........1-5 Removing the MF Drivers ........1-5 Appendix Reinstalling the Software........
Page 14: Where To Find Help
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Page 15: System Requirements
Back Previous Next Introduction System Requirements Printing General Microsoft Windows XP ® ® CPU: Intel Pentium 300 MHz or higher (USB 1.1), – IBM or IBM-compatible PC ® ® ® Intel Pentium II/Celeron 300 MHz or higher (USB 2.0) Scanning a –...
Page 16: Checking Installation
[Control Panel] → [Hardware and Sound] → double-click [Printers]. Windows 7: Click [Start] on the Windows task bar, click If the [Canon MF Toolbox 4.9] icon is [Start] → select [Devices and Printers]). Make sure the driver icon is displayed.
Page 17: Uninstalling And Reinstalling The Software
■ Removing the MF Toolbox Click [start] on the Windows task bar → [(All) Click [Yes] to confirm the deletion. Programs] → [Canon] → [MF Toolbox 4.9] → [Toolbox Uninstall]. Click [Remove]. Click [Exit]. Uninstallation proceeds automatically and next dialog box appears.
Page 18: Reinstalling The Software
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Click [Exit]. Reinstalling the Software On the Windows desktop, click [start] → [(My) Computer] Printing (Windows 98/Me/2000: double-click [My Computer]). Open the CD-ROM icon → double-click [MInst] ([MInst.exe]). The MF Setup screen appears. For instructions on reinstalling the software, see “Installing Software,”...
Page 19 Back Previous Next Introduction 2 Printing Printing Printing a Document ................2-2 Scanning a Document Canceling Printing ..........2-2 PC Faxing Changing Print Settings................2-4 From a Windows Application ........2-4 Troubleshooting From the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Folder ....2-5 Appendix Windows 98/Me Properties ..............
Page 20 Back Previous Next Introduction Printing a Document Printing ■ Open the document in an application. Canceling Printing Scanning a Select the command to print. Document Windows 2000/XP In most cases, click [Print] from the [File] menu. The [Print] dialog box appears. PC Faxing Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/ From the [Select Printer] list box or the...
Page 21 Back Previous Next Introduction Windows Vista/7 Printing Open the [Printers] folder. → Windows Vista: Click [Start] on the Windows task bar select → [Control Panel] click [Printer] under [Hardware and Sound]. → Scanning a Windows 7: Click [Start] on the Windows task bar click Document [Devices and Printers] on the [Start] menu.
Page 22 (Only for Windows 2000/XP/Vista.) – The number of tabs displayed in the properties dialog box will vary, The [Canon MF3200 Series Printing Preferences] or [Canon depending on the type of operating system you are using and the MF3200 Series Properties] dialog box appears.
Page 23 [Printing Preferences] from the pop-up menu. Appendix The [Canon MF3200 Series Printing Preferences] dialog box From the [File] menu, click [Properties]. appears. You can also open the properties dialog box by right clicking the corresponding printer driver icon and selecting [Properties] from the pop-up menu.
Page 24 Back Previous Next Introduction Windows Vista/7 Printing ● Opening the Properties Dialog Box Open the [Printers] folder. Scanning a Windows Vista: Click [Start] on the Windows task bar → select Document [Control Panel] → click [Printer] under [Hardware and Sound]. Windows 7: Click [Start] on the Windows task bar →...
Page 25 Introduction Windows 98/Me Properties Printing NOTE Details Tab – The screens shown below are displayed when you open [Canon Scanning a MF3200 Series Properties] from the [Printers] folder. Specifies the printer port and timeout settings. Refer to your Document – The number of tabs displayed in the properties dialog box depends Windows operating system documentation for more information.
Page 26 Back Previous Next Introduction Spool Settings Color Management Tab Printing The installer sets the following defaults. Associate color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. Scanning a Document PC Faxing Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index...
Page 27 Back Previous Next Introduction Sharing Tab Page Setup Tab Printing Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available Specifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, only when the printer sharing is enabled. (See “Using the number of copies, orientation, number of pages per sheet, etc. Machine on Your Network,”...
Page 28 Back Previous Next Introduction [Copies] Specifies the number of copies to be printed [Page Size] Selects the original page size to work with in (1 to 99). an application. Available options are; Printing [Letter], [11 x 17], [Legal], [Executive], [A5], [Orientation] Selects the direction of printing relative to [B5], [A4], [B4], [A3], [Envelope Monarch],...
Page 29 Back Previous Next Introduction [Page Order] Selects the order in which original pages are [Watermark] Inserts the selected watermark to be printed placed on each sheet of the output paper on each page. Eight types of pre-defined Printing when more than one page is printed per watermark are available: sheet.
Page 30 Back Previous Next Introduction [Restore Defaults] Resets all the current settings to their default Edit Watermark values. Printing Clicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens [View Settings] Click this button to display the [View the [Edit Watermark] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to Settings] dialog box.
Page 31 Back Previous Next Introduction [Add] Registers a new watermark. Clicking this [Name] Displays and allows you to change the name button adds a blank name field in of the currently selected watermark. Printing [Watermark List] in which you enter the [Text] Displays and allows you to change the text name of watermark to be registered.
Page 32 Be sure that [Width] does not exceed [Height] when specifying the values. NOTE This setting is not available when the [Canon MF3200 Series [Register] Registers the custom paper and adds its Properties] dialog box is opened from a Windows application.
Page 33 Back Previous Next Introduction Page Options [Print Date] Selects if the date is printed on each page or not. Six positions to print the date are Printing available. Clicking [Page Options] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Page Options] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to print [Print User Name] Selects if the user name is printed on each pages with a page frame, header, and footer.
Page 34 Back Previous Next Introduction Finishing Tab [Gutter] Click this button to set the gutter width for binding a printed document. (See “Gutter Printing Settings,” on p. 2-17.) Specifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including the collating and binding. [Finishing] Selects the Collate option to print a For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], see “Profiles,”...
Page 35 Back Previous Next Introduction Gutter Settings Quality Tab Printing Clicking [Gutter] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Gutter Specifies the settings for print quality including the resolution Settings] dialog box. and contrast. For more information on [Profile] and [Output Method], see Scanning a “Profiles,”...
Page 36 Back Previous Next Introduction [Details] Click this button to open the [Detailed Detailed Settings Settings] dialog box and make print quality Printing settings. (See “Detailed Settings,” on Clicking [Details] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Detailed p. 2-18.) Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to specify the detailed settings for print quality.
Page 37 Back Previous Next Introduction [B & W Halftones] Specifies the use of dithering for printing Grayscale Settings halftone data. Printing Pattern 1: Clicking [Grayscale Settings] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the Applies dither pattern of high-quality [Grayscale Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to gradient for printing Web pages or other control the brightness and contrast of images.
Page 38 Back Previous Next Introduction Grayscale Adjustment Tab Matching Tab Printing Scanning a Document PC Faxing Troubleshooting Appendix [Matching Mode] You can specify the procedure for Color [Preview] Displays the image with the currently correction. selected brightness and contrast reflected. Driver Matching Mode: Processes color in the printer driver.
Page 39 Back Previous Next Introduction [Matching Method] Specifies the matching method by assigning [Gamma] Specifies the gamma correction value when highest priority when the [Driver Matching the [Gamma Adjustment] is selected in the Printing Mode] is selected in the [Matching Mode] [Matching Mode] box.
Page 40 Back Previous Next Introduction Profiles [Profile] Stores various printer driver settings, each suitable for certain print jobs, as user- Printing defined Profiles. Selecting Profiles from the A registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], [Finishing] and [Quality] tab sheets is referred to as a profile. drop-down list enables the printer to perform a variety of print jobs.
Page 41 Scanning a Document Print: PC Faxing Executes a normal print job. Edit and Preview: Saves the data in the [Canon Troubleshooting PageComposer] dialog box. If you open [Canon MF3200 Series Properties] from the [Printers] folder and select the [Edit and Appendix...
Page 42 Back Previous Next Introduction Edit Profile (Move Up) Moves the profile selected in the [Profile List] one position up. Printing Clicking (Edit Profile) opens the [Edit Profile] dialog box. (Move Down) Moves the profile selected in the [Profile List] This dialog box enables you to edit the profile selected in [Profile one position down.
Page 43 Back Previous Next Introduction [Comment] Displays and allows you to change the View Settings comment on the currently selected profile. Printing Clicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog box. NOTE This dialog box displays the current settings in the [Page Setup], You cannot change the comments for the pre-defined profiles.
Page 44 This dialog box enables you to specify the default settings for PC Faxing The Properties Dialog Box the printing options available when you print on the Canon MF3200 Series printer. This dialog box enables you to set up the printer configuration Troubleshooting and configure the print settings for all Windows applications.
Page 45 Introduction ■ Properties General Tab The [Canon MF3200 Series Properties] dialog box contains Printing several tab sheets that enable you to set up the printer Lets you print a test page and define printing preferences. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more configuration and configure the print settings.
Page 46 Back Previous Next Introduction Sharing Tab Ports Tab Printing Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available Specifies the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your only when the sharing is enabled. (See “Using the Machine on Windows operating system documentation for more information.
Page 47 Back Previous Next Introduction Advanced Tab Color Management Tab Printing Specifies the settings for print spooling. Refer to your Windows Associates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information. Windows operating system documentation for more information. Scanning a Document PC Faxing...
Page 48 Back Previous Next Introduction Security Tab Profile Tab Printing Specifies security settings. Refer to your operating system Enables you to add, edit, and select a profile to be applied to documentation for more information. print jobs. Scanning a Document PC Faxing Troubleshooting Appendix [Profile List]...
Page 49 Back Previous Next Introduction [Add] Opens the [Add/Edit Profile] dialog box [Define Controls the profile settings. which enables you to register a new profile. Document [Allow Profile Selection]: Printing (See “Add/Edit Profile,” on p. 2-31.) Property] Enables selection of profiles in the document properties dialog box, or the printing [Edit] Opens the [Add/Edit Profile] dialog box...
Page 50 Back Previous Next Introduction Attribution Tab [Icon] Selects an icon to represent the new profile, or allows you to change the icon of the Printing profile selected in the [Profile] tab sheet. The [Attribution] tab sheet enables you to specify attributions of the profile.
Page 51 Back Previous Next Introduction Finishing Tab Quality Tab Printing Specifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including Specifies the print quality including resolution, brightness and the collating and binding. contrast. Scanning a Document PC Faxing Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index 2-33...
Page 52 Introduction ■ Printing Preferences Page Setup Tab The [Canon MF3200 Series Printing Preferences] dialog box Printing contains three tab sheets that enable you to specify the default Specifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, number of pages per sheet, etc.
Page 53 Back Previous Next Introduction [Output Size] Selects the output paper size to print on. [Page Layout] Selects the number (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, or 16) of When this option is set to anything other original pages per sheet or [Poster] (2 x 2, 3 Printing than [Match Page Size], the original page x 3, or 4 x 4 pages to comprise one sheet).
Page 54 Back Previous Next Introduction [Page Order] Selects the order in which original pages are [Watermark] Inserts the selected watermark to be printed placed on each sheet of the output paper on each page. Printing when more than one page is printed per Selecting this check box enables [Edit sheet.
Page 55 Back Previous Next Introduction [Page Options] Click this button to select options for printing Edit Watermark dates, user name, page numbers, and Printing borders, etc. (See “Page Options,” on Clicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens p. 2-41.) the [Edit Watermark] dialog box.
Page 56 Back Previous Next Introduction [Angle] Sets the angle of watermark ([Upward Left [Watermark List] Displays the names of registered to Right], [Downward Left to Right], or [Set watermarks. The preview image in the upper Printing Angle]). You can select the corresponding left part of the dialog box displays the radio button, or use the slide bar to move the selected watermark with the specified...
Page 57 NOTE PC Faxing NOTE – This setting is available only when you open the [Canon MF3200 You cannot edit pre-defined watermarks. Series Printing Preferences] dialog box from the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000/Vista: [Printers], Windows 7: [Devices and Troubleshooting Printers]) folder.
Page 58 Back Previous Next Introduction [Register] Registers the custom paper and adds its [Paper List] Displays the paper sizes actually available. name to [Paper List]. Selects a paper size from which you can Printing create a custom paper size. NOTE To register a new custom paper size, be sure to log on as a NOTE member of Administrators or Power User (Windows 2000 only).
Page 59 Back Previous Next Introduction Page Options [Edging] Adds a page frame to be printed on each page. 11 options are available. Edging is not Printing available to use with [Print Grayscale Clicking [Page Options] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Page Options] dialog box.
Page 60 Back Previous Next Introduction Finishing Tab [Binding Location] Selects a binding location for the printed pages. Printing Specifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including [Gutter] Click this button to set the gutter width for the collating and binding. binding a printed document.
Page 61 Back Previous Next Introduction Gutter Settings Quality Tab Printing Clicking [Gutter] in the [Finishing] tab sheets opens the [Gutter Specifies the settings for print quality including the resolution Settings] dialog box. and contrast. For information on [Profile] and [Output Method], see “Profiles,” Scanning a on p.
Page 62 Back Previous Next Introduction [Grayscale Click this button after selecting the [Manual [Objective] Selects the best setting for the print job Settings] Grayscale Settings] check box to manually according to document content. Printing adjust the grayscale settings. The [Grayscale [Details] Click this button to open the [Detailed Settings] dialog box allows you to specify Settings] dialog box and make print quality...
Page 63 Back Previous Next Introduction Detailed Settings [B & W Halftones] Specifies the use of dithering for printing halftone data. Printing Pattern1: Clicking [Details] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Detailed Applies dither pattern of high-quality Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to specify gradient for printing graphics and graphs detailed settings for print quality.
Page 64 Back Previous Next Introduction [Enable Image Select [Enable Image Correction] to smooth Grayscale Adjustment Tab Correction] out the streaking and coarse features that Printing tend to occur when printing enlarged image files and photographs using a software application. Scanning a [Toner Save] Modifies print data to print lighter and Document...
Page 65 Back Previous Next Introduction Matching Tab [Matching Method] Specifies the matching method by assigning highest priority when the [Driver Matching Printing Mode] is selected in the [Matching Mode] box. Perceptual [Monitor Color Matched]: Scanning a Gives priority to matching the hue of the Document color on the monitor with the color of the printed output.
Page 66 Back Previous Next Introduction [Gamma] Specifies the gamma correction value when Profiles the [Gamma Adjustment] is selected in the Printing [Matching Mode] box. A registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], The brightness of the document printout can [Finishing], and [Quality] tab sheets is referred to as a profile. be adjusted without losing the brightest and The profile function commonly provided in each of these tab Scanning a...
Page 67 Executes a normal print job. preview image displays the pop-up menu, Edit and Preview: from which you can also change the setting Saves the data in the [Canon for [Page Layout]. Troubleshooting PageComposer] dialog box. If you open Clicking the edges of the preview image of [Canon MF3200 Series Printing the page changes the binding location.
Page 68 Back Previous Next Introduction (Add Profile) Click this button to display the [Add Profile] Add Profile dialog box to add a new Profile to the list. Printing (See “Add Profile,” on p. 2-50.) Clicking (Add Profile) opens the [Add Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to register a new profile with the (Edit Profile) Click this button to display the [Edit Profile]...
Page 69 Back Previous Next Introduction Edit Profile [View Settings] Click this button to display the [View Settings] dialog box. This dialog box allows Printing you to view and confirm all of the current Clicking (Edit Profile) opens the [Edit Profile] dialog box. page settings in a listed form.
Page 70 Back Previous Next Introduction [Icon] Displays and allows you to change the icon [Import] Enables you to import profile information representing the currently selected profile. from a file. Printing [Export] Enables you to export the selected profile NOTE information to a file. You cannot change the icons for the pre-defined profiles.
Page 71 Back Previous Next Introduction View Settings Printing Clicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog box. This dialog box displays the current settings in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], and [Quality] tab sheets. Scanning a Document PC Faxing Troubleshooting Appendix [Copy] Copies the contents of the current settings to the clipboard.
Page 72 Back Previous Next Introduction Using the Machine on Your Network Printing This section provides instructions for using the machine on Windows 2000/XP Server Settings your network as a shared printer. By setting your machine as a shared printer on your Scanning a The following is the procedure to make your machine available network, the network users can share the machine for...
Page 73 Back Previous Next Introduction Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Right click the [Local Area Connection] icon Networks] → click [OK]. → select [Properties] from the pop-up menu. Printing The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] →...
Page 74 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Setting Printer Sharing Enter a share name in the edit box as needed. Open the printer properties dialog box → NOTE Printing Do not enter a space or special character in the [Share name] select [Share this printer] (Windows 2000: edit box.
Page 75 Back Previous Next Introduction Click [Add] in the [Configuration] tab sheet. Select [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks] → click [OK]. Printing Scanning a Document PC Faxing Troubleshooting Appendix The [Select Network Component Type] dialog box appears. Select [Service] → click [Add]. The [Select Network Service] dialog box appears.
Page 76 Back Previous Next Introduction Select the [Access Control] tab → [Share- Click [File and Print Sharing]. level access control] or [User-level access Printing control]. Scanning a Document PC Faxing Troubleshooting Appendix The [File and Print Sharing] dialog box appears. Make sure that [I want to be able to allow Click [OK].
Page 77: Printing
Back Previous Next Introduction ● Setting Printer Sharing Select [Network and Sharing Center] on the toolbar → click [Manage network Open the printer properties dialog box → Printing connections]. click [Change sharing options] → select Windows 7: Select [Change adapter settings]. The [Network Connections] folder appears.
Page 78: Appendix 6
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Enter a share name in the edit box as needed. Using the Shared Printer on Your Network NOTE Printing Do not enter a space or special character in the [Share name] When the machine is already on your network and set as a edit box.
Page 79: Scanning A Document
Back Previous Next Introduction Double-click the machine icon, or drag the Click [Next]. machine icon to your [Printers and Faxes] Select [A network printer, or a printer Printing (Windows 98/Me/2000/Vista: [Printers] attached to another computer] (Windows Windows 7: [Devices and Printers]) folder. 2000: [Network printer]), then click [Next].
Page 80: Pc Faxing
Back Previous Next Introduction Enter the network path or print queue that Add Printer Wizard (Windows 98/Me) you want to connect to, or select the location Printing of the shared printer. The following is the procedure to connect to the shared printer To enter the location directly: on your network using Windows 98/Me [Add Printer Wizard].
Page 81: Troubleshooting
Back Previous Next Introduction ● Windows Vista/7 Select the location containing the printer driver. Printing Open the [Printers] folder. → Windows Vista: Click [Start] on the Windows task bar select → [Control Panel] click [Printer] under [Hardware and Sound]. → Windows 7: Click [Start] menu on the Windows task bar Scanning a [Devices and Printers]...
Page 82: Appendix
Back Previous Next Introduction 3 Scanning a Document Printing Scanning with [Start] on the Machine ........... 3-3 Scanning a Document Setting the Scanning Function for [Start] ..........3-4 PC Faxing Setting Up [Start] to Operate in a Different Way from [Save] ............. 3-4 Troubleshooting Setting Up [Start] in the [Settings] Dialog Box ..
Page 83 Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning an Image from an Application ..........3-15 Printing Creating One PDF File from Two or More Pages ........ 3-16 Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF ...... 3-17 Scanning a Document Switching between Simple Mode and Advanced Mode ..............
Page 84: Scanning With [Start] On The Machine
Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning with [Start] on the Machine Printing You can scan documents and transmit the scanned data to your computer using the operation panel of the machine. Scanning a NOTE Document Your machine must be connected via USB and the USB printer driver must be loaded to scan.
Page 85: Setting The Scanning Function For [Start]
Toolbox. Appendix You can also open the MF Toolbox by clicking [Start] on the Windows task bar → [(All) Programs] → [Canon] → [MF Toolbox 4.9] → [Toolbox 4.9]. Table of Contents Index...
Page 86: Setting Up [Start] In The [Settings] Dialog Box
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ ■ Setting Up [Start] in the [Settings] Setting Up [Start] in the [Scanners and Dialog Box Cameras] Folder Printing In the MF Toolbox, click [Settings] to open the [Settings] dialog Open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder box.
Page 87 Back Previous Next Introduction Select [Properties] from the [File] menu Specify an action for [Start]. (Windows 98/2000/Vista/7: Click On Windows XP/Vista/7: Select the [Events] tab → select the option corresponding to your Printing [(Scan)Properties]). machine from [Select an event] → select the operation for [Start] in [Actions] →...
Page 88: Scanning With The Mf Toolbox
[Canon MF Toolbox 4.9] icon to open the MF Toolbox. You can also open the MF Toolbox by clicking [start] on the Troubleshooting Windows task bar → [(All) Programs] → [Canon] → [MF Toolbox 4.9] → [Toolbox 4.9]. Appendix Click one of the scanning buttons.
Page 89 Back Previous Next Introduction Specify the required settings. Specify the required settings. For details, see “MF Toolbox Settings,” on p. 3-9. For details, see “Setting Preferences and Scanning with Printing Select the [Display the Scanner Driver] check box, to display the ScanGear MF,”...
Page 90: Mf Toolbox Settings
Back Previous Next Introduction MF Toolbox Settings Printing ■ Scanner Settings You can specify the scanning mode, resolution, document size, Scanning a and file size of the scanned image. Document [Select Source] Selects where the document is placed. PC Faxing NOTE You can select [Platen Glass] only.
Page 91 Back Previous Next Introduction [Scan Mode] Selects the scan mode. The scan modes [Upper Limit of Selects an approximate upper size limit you can select differ depending on the MF Attached File] (after compression) for the image you will Printing Toolbox button you press.
Page 92: Save Scanned Image To
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Save Scanned Image to [PDF (Multiple Pages)]: Creates one PDF file from two or more You can specify the file name, file format, and location to save Printing scanned pages. (See “Creating One PDF the scanned image. If you select PDF as a file format, you can File from Two or More Pages,”...
Page 93: External Program (Mail Program)
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ External Program (Mail Program) [PDF Settings] Opens the [PDF Settings] dialog box which enables you to make advanced settings of When scanning using the [OCR], [PDF], [Scan-1], [Scan-2], Printing the PDF file. (See “Creating One PDF File [Scan-3] or [Scan-4] buttons, you can specify an application to from Two or More Pages,”...
Page 94: Confirmation Of The Scanned Image And Exif Settings (Confirm The Scanned Image)
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Confirmation of the Scanned Image and [PDF Settings] Opens the [PDF Settings] dialog box which Exif Settings (Confirm the Scanned enables you to make advanced settings of Printing the PDF file. (See “Creating One PDF File Image) from Two or More Pages,”...
Page 95 Back Previous Next Introduction [Forward] Press to forward the scanned images to the Exif Settings application you specified in the [Mail Printing Program] or the [External Program] setting. You can attach extra information in the EXIF format, such as the description of the image, the date when the image was [Save] Press to save the scanned images in the...
Page 96: Scanning An Image From An Application
Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning an Image from an Application Printing You can scan an image from a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows XP/Vista/7 only) compliant application and use the image in that application. The following is an example of the Scanning a procedure.
Page 97: Creating One Pdf File From Two Or More Pages
You can also open the MF Toolbox by clicking [start] on the Troubleshooting [PDF Compression]: Select [High] for color images such as Windows task bar → [(All) Programs] → [Canon] → [MF Toolbox photos or illustrations to be further compressed, reducing the file 4.9] → [Toolbox 4.9].
Page 98: Setting Preferences And Scanning With Scangear Mf
Back Previous Next Introduction Setting Preferences and Scanning with Printing ScanGear MF ■ Scanning a Using Simple Mode The ScanGear MF enables you to preview the image to be Document scanned and make detailed adjustments for the image. To use the ScanGear MF, select [Display the Scanner Driver] in the MF Toolbox, or scan from the application.
Page 99 Back Previous Next Introduction Select the document type in [Select Source]. Select the output size of the scanned image in [Output Size]. [Photo (Color)]: To scan color photos. Printing The options you can select vary depending on what you selected [Magazine (Color)]: To scan color magazines (with the Descreen in step 4.
Page 100 Back Previous Next Introduction Add/Delete the Output Size NOTE You cannot delete the output size that is currently selected in Printing Selecting [Add/Delete] for [Output Size] opens the [Add/Delete [Output Size] of the [Simple Mode] tab. the Output Size] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to add and delete the custom output size.
Page 101: Using Advanced Mode
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Using Advanced Mode Select settings for [Favorite Settings], [Input Settings], [Output Settings] and [Image Printing Settings], and adjust the color settings. For details on the settings, see “Advanced Mode Settings,” on p. 3-23. Scanning a Click [Preview].
Page 102 Back Previous Next Introduction Advanced Mode Toolbar (Information) Lists the scanning information. (Auto Crop) Crops the image border automatically. Printing (Remove Removes the selected cropping frames. Cropping Scanning a Frame) Document [Select All Crops] When this button is used, all the cropping (Clear) Deletes the preview image from the Preview frames reflect the settings made on the...
Page 103: Advanced Mode - Specifying The Parameters Of A Scan
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Advanced Mode – Specifying the Creating Multiple Cropping Frames Parameters of a Scan Printing You can create another cropping frame even if there is already You can create scan areas (cropping areas) for images shown in one in the Preview Area.
Page 104: Advanced Mode Settings
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Advanced Mode Settings Deleting Cropping Frames Printing If you want to remove cropping frames, select the frame or frames and do one of the following: – Click [Delete] on the keyboard. Scanning a – Click (Remove Cropping Frame) on the toolbar.
Page 105 Back Previous Next Introduction Favorite Settings Input Settings Printing Favorite Settings enables you to save a set of settings (Input [Original Input Selects where the document is placed. Settings, Output Settings, Image Settings and Color Settings) Method] made for the focal cropping frame. If there are no cropping Scanning a frames, settings for the whole preview area are saved.
Page 106 Back Previous Next Introduction [Color Mode] Selects the type of document and the way in Output Settings which it is scanned. Printing [Black and White]: To output documents to a monochrome [Output Selects the resolution for the scan. Enter a printer.
Page 107 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Add/Delete the Output Size [Purpose] Select the purpose of using output ([Print] or Selecting [Add/Delete] for [Output Size] opens the [Add/Delete [Image Display]). Printing the Output Size] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to add [Output Size Specifies the output size name you want to and delete the custom output size.
Page 108 Back Previous Next Introduction Image Settings [Descreen] Set to [ON] to reduce the distorted pattern (moiré) when scanning printed photographs Printing and pictures. [Auto Tone] Set to [ON] to automatically adjust the tone of the image. You can apply this setting NOTE when the preview image is displayed.
Page 109 Back Previous Next Introduction [Fading Rebuilds the color quality that has faded [Grain Correction] Smooths out the film grain of the image Correction] over time. It also increases saturation of dull- recorded on fast film. The result is smoother Printing colored originals to reproduce a vivid image.
Page 110 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Brightness/Contrast Color Settings This dialog box enables you to adjust the levels of brightness Printing and contrast of the image. Using Color Settings buttons, you can adjust the brightness and Click to adjust the brightness and contrast contrast of the whole image, specify highlights and shadows, diagrammatically.
Page 111 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Histogram [Channel] Select a color to adjust either [Red], [Green], This dialog box enables you to see the data concentration at or [Blue], or select [Master] to adjust three Printing each brightness level in an image. You can specify the darkest colors together when [Color] or [Color and brightest levels within an image, cut the levels and expand (Documents)] is selected in [Color Mode].
Page 112 Back Previous Next Introduction (White-point Click this button, then click a point inside the [Channel] Select a color to adjust either [Red], [Green], eyedropper focal crop in the preview image to specify the or [Blue], or select [Master] to adjust the Printing tool) highlighted point.
Page 113 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Tone Curve Settings [Channel] Select a color to adjust either [Red], [Green], This dialog box enables you to adjust the brightness of a specific Printing or [Blue], or select [Master] to adjust three area of an image by selecting the type of the tone curve. The colors together when [Color] or [Color tone curve is a graph showing the balance of tone input and (Documents)] is selected in [Color Mode].
Page 114 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Final Review ● Threshold This dialog box enables you to confirm the color settings. This dialog box enables you to adjust the threshold. By adjusting Printing the threshold, you can sharpen characters in a text document and reduce back-printing such as in newspapers.
Page 115 Back Previous Next Introduction [Reset] Resets the current setting to the default [Preferences] Dialog Box value. Printing Clicking [Preferences] on the [Advanced Mode] tab sheet opens NOTE the [Preferences] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to The brightness of color and grayscale images are expressed as a adjust settings for scanning and previewing.
Page 116 Back Previous Next Introduction ● [Scan] Tab [Preview at the Selects the preview operation when you Start of ScanGear] open the ScanGear MF. Printing [Automatically Execute Preview]: The preview scan starts automatically when you open the ScanGear MF. Scanning a Document [Display Saved Preview Image]: Displays the image last previewed.
Page 117 Back Previous Next Introduction ● [Color Settings] Tab [Automatically If selected, the [ScanGear MF] dialog box Quit ScanGear quits automatically after the image is Printing after Scanning] scanned. Some applications will automatically quit ScanGear MF after scanning irrespective of this setting. Scanning a Document PC Faxing...
Page 118 Back Previous Next Introduction ● [Scanner] Tab [Color Matching]: Select to automatically match the scanner, Printing monitor and color printer colors. If selected, the Color Settings buttons are invalid in the [Advanced Mode] tab sheet. This setting is Scanning a available when [Color] or [Color Document (Documents)] is selected in [Color Mode].
Page 119: Determining Resolution
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Determining Resolution [Sound Settings] Sets the scanner to play music during scanning or play a sound when scanning is The data in the image you scan is a collection of dots carrying Printing completed. information about brightness and color. The density of these dots is called “resolution,”...
Page 120 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Printing Scale For example, if you want to print a document which is twice the Printing original size both vertically and horizontally, the resolution of your document will be reduced by half. In such a case, scan the original document at double the resolution so that you can print Scanning a the document with sufficient quality, even if you double the size...
Page 121: Scanning With The Wia Driver (Windows Xp Only)
Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only) Printing ■ Scanning from the [Scanner and Select a picture type. Scanning a Camera Wizard] Dialog Box (Windows Document XP Only) PC Faxing Open the [Scanners and Cameras] folder. Click [start] on the Windows task bar →...
Page 122 Back Previous Next Introduction Specify a name, a file format, and the location When selecting [Custom], click [Custom settings] to make detailed settings in the [Properties] dialog box. for saving the group of pictures. Printing Scanning a Document PC Faxing Troubleshooting Appendix Specify the scanned area.
Page 123 Back Previous Next Introduction Click [Next >] to start scanning. Click [Next >]. Printing Scanning a Document PC Faxing Troubleshooting Appendix If you want to publish these pictures to a Web site or order printouts online, select the corresponding option. Click [Finish].
Page 124 Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Scanning from the [Windows FAX & Make sure the corresponding scanner driver icon is displayed on [Scanner]. Scan] Dialog Box (Windows Vista/7 Printing If you want to use other scanners, click [Change...] to select a Only) desired scanner driver icon.
Page 125: Scan From Windows Photo Gallery (Windows Vista Only)
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Scan from Windows Photo Gallery Click [Scan] (Windows Vista Only) Printing Open the [Windows Photo Gallery]. → → Click [Start] on the Windows task bar select [All programs] Scanning a [Windows Photo Gallery]. Document Open the [Import Pictures and Videos] dialog PC Faxing box.
Page 126: New Scan] Dialog Box
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ [New Scan] Dialog Box [Source] Selects from [Flatbed] (Platen glass) or [Feeder (Scan one side)]. You can specify the detailed settings for each scan. Printing NOTE If you have selected [Flatbed] as the paper source, click [Preview] →...
Page 127: Scanning From An Application (Windows Xp/Vista/7 Only)
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ Scanning from an Application If necessary, click [Adjust the quality of the scanned picture]. (Windows XP/Vista/7 Only) Printing The [Advanced Properties] dialog box appears. With the WIA driver dialog box open, follow the procedure Adjust the quality of the image → click [OK]. below.
Page 128 Back Previous Next Introduction Advanced Properties Appearance Shows the preview of sample image. Printing [Brightness] Specifies the brightness (–127 to 127). [Contrast] Specifies the contrast (–127 to 127) (only for color or grayscale scanning). Scanning a [Resolution (DPI)] Selects the scanning resolution in dot per Document inch (50 to 600).
Page 129: Pc Faxing
Back Previous Next Introduction 4 PC Faxing Printing Sending a Fax ..................4-3 Scanning a Document Characters and Symbols for Fax Numbers..... 4-4 Fax Sending Settings..........4-4 PC Faxing Changing Fax Settings................4-14 Troubleshooting From a Windows Application ........ 4-14 From the [Printers and Faxes] Appendix (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) Folder .....
Page 130: Index
Back Previous Next Introduction Canon Cover Sheet Editor ..............4-42 Installing and Uninstalling Cover Sheet Editor..4-43 Printing Opening, Saving, and Closing a File ....4-46 Scanning a Creating an Original Cover Sheet......4-48 Document Printing a Cover Sheet ......... 4-69 PC Faxing Registering an Original Cover Sheet as a Template ...
Page 131: Scanning A Document
– To select the [Recipient Name] and [Fax Number] from the box, select [Canon MF3200 Series (FAX)]. Address Book, you must register them in the Address Book first. For details, see “Edit Address Book Tab,” on p. 4-33.
Page 132: Characters And Symbols For Fax Numbers
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ ■ Characters and Symbols for Fax Fax Sending Settings Numbers If you select the command to print from an application, the [Fax Printing Sending Settings] dialog box appears. The [Fax Sending You can use the following characters and symbols in the fax Settings] dialog box has three tab sheets.
Page 133 Back Previous Next Introduction Sending Settings Tab [Fax Number] Specifies the fax/telephone number of the recipient. Printing For details on the characters and symbols Specifies the recipient name and fax number of the destination you can use for fax numbers, see “Characters to which you send a fax.
Page 134 Back Previous Next Introduction Select Recipient from Address Book [Address List] Displays the list of the destinations registered in the Address Book. The entries can be Printing sorted by their information ([Recipient Name], [Company], [Dept./Div.], [Fax Number], and [Description]). Scanning a [Search by Searches the destination by the recipient Document...
Page 135 Address Book Tab,” on p. 4-33. fax. Scanning a NOTE Document You can create your original cover sheets using the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. For details, see “Canon Cover Sheet Editor,” on p. 4-42. PC Faxing Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents...
Page 136 Back Previous Next Introduction Item Settings [Cover Sheet Specifies if the cover sheet is attached or not Attachment] ([None], [Different Sheet to Each Recipient], Printing or [Same Sheet to All Recipients]). The [Item Settings] dialog box allows you to set the details of the items to be included in the cover sheets.
Page 137 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Recipient Tab [Include Sender Enables you to enter the sender name in Specifies to include the display of Recipient information Name] [Sender Name] text box up to 85 characters. Printing specified in the Address Book on the cover sheet. [Include Enables you to enter the company name in Company]...
Page 138 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Logo Tab [Include Enters the recipient name. The [Logo] tab sheet enables you to select whether the logo is Recipient Name] Printing attached to the cover sheet, and sets how the logo is attached. [Include Enters the recipient’s company name.
Page 139 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Signature Tab [Print with Logo] Attaches the logo to the cover sheet. The [Signature] tab sheet enables you to select whether the Printing [File Name] Selects the data file of the logo to be signature is attached to the cover sheet, and sets how the attached to the cover sheet.
Page 140 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Sheets to Send Tab [Print with Signature] Attaches the signature to the cover sheet. The [Sheets to Send] tab sheet enables you to select whether Printing [File Name] Selects the data file of the signature to be the number of sheets to send is included in the cover sheet, and attached to the cover sheet.
Page 141 Back Previous Next Introduction [Include Number of Enables you to specify the number of Sheets to Send] sheets in the [Number of Sheets to Send] Printing text box up to maximum of 9999. NOTE Scanning a Number of sheet to send is not counted automatically. The Document number you entered will be printed on the cover page.
Page 142: Changing Fax Settings
Canon imageCLASS MF3200 Series (only for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7). – The number of tabs displayed in the properties dialog box will vary, Click [Preferences] or [Properties].
Page 143: From The [Printers And Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000/Vista: [Printers Windows 7: [Devices And Printers]) Folder
Preferences]. Troubleshooting Click [start] on the Windows task bar → select [Printers and You can also open the [Canon MF3200 Series (FAX) Printing Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]). Preferences] dialog box by right clicking the corresponding printer driver icon and selecting [Printing Preferences] from the Click the corresponding printer driver icon.
Page 144 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Opening the fax printing preferences dialog box Windows Vista/7 Printing Open the [Printers] folder. ● Opening the fax properties dialog box Windows Vista: Click [Start] on the Windows task bar → select [Control Panel] → click [Printer] under [Hardware and Sound]. Open the [Printers] folder.
Page 145: Windows 98/Me Fax Properties
Back Previous Next Introduction Windows 98/Me Fax Properties Printing General Tab Details Tab Scanning a Document Lets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to Specifies the printer port and timeout settings. Refer to your your Windows operating system documentation for more Windows operating system documentation for more information.
Page 146: Using The Machine On Your Network
Back Previous Next Introduction Spool Settings Sharing Tab Printing The installer sets the following defaults. Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is enabled. (See “Using the Machine on Your Network,” on p. 2-54.) Refer to your Windows Scanning a operating system documentation for more information.
Page 147 Importable file types are: some CSV files (with file extension “*.csv”) and [Show] Selects the category of the list displayed in some Canon Data Files (with file extension [Address Book] from the drop-down list “*.abk”). ([Person], [Group], or [All]).
Page 148 Back Previous Next Introduction You can register the following information: Add Person Printing [Prefix] Enters the prefix to the recipient’s name, or The [Add Person] dialog box enables you to register a person selects the prefix from the drop-down list and his/her information in the Address Book.
Page 149 Back Previous Next Introduction You can register the following information: Add Group Printing [Group Name] Enters the group name. The [Add Group] dialog box enables you to register a group and its information in the Address Book. [Show] Selects the category of the list displayed in [Available Recipients] from the drop-down Scanning a list ([Person], [Group], or [All]).
Page 150 Back Previous Next Introduction You can edit the following information: Edit Person Printing [Prefix] Enters the prefix to the recipient’s name, or The [Edit Person] dialog box enables you to edit a person and selects the prefix from the drop-down list his/her information in the Address Book.
Page 151 Back Previous Next Introduction You can edit the following information: Edit Group Printing [Group Name] Enters the group name. The [Edit Group] dialog box enables you to edit a group and its information in the Address Book. [Show] Selects the category of the list displayed in [Available Recipients] from the drop-down Scanning a list ([Person], [Group], or [All]).
Page 152 NOTE [Preview] Displays the preview image of the selected Document You can create your original cover sheets using the Canon Cover Sheet cover sheet. Editor. For details, see “Canon Cover Sheet Editor,” on p. 4-42. [Register] Registers the cover sheet template.
Page 153 Back Previous Next Introduction Special Tab Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected. Printing Specifies the page settings including the paper size and [Page Size] Selects the original page size to work with in orientation. an application ([Letter], [Legal], [A4], or [A5]). You can also specify the outside dialing prefix if you dial through Scanning a [Orientation]...
Page 154 [Register] Opens the [Register Address Book] dialog box. (See “Register Address Book,” on p. 4-26.) [Edit] Opens the [Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book] dialog box. (See “Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book,” on p. 4-27.) [Delete] Deletes the selected Address Book from the [Address Book List].
Page 155: Properties
Back Previous Next Introduction Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book Configuration Tab Printing This dialog box enables you to edit the properties of the Address Books to be used when you send a fax. Scanning a Document PC Faxing [Name] Changes the name of the Address Book.
Page 156: Printing Preferences
The FAX driver for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 has the Document following two main dialog boxes: The [Canon MF3200 Series (FAX) Properties] dialog box contains several tab sheets that enable you to set up the fax PC Faxing The FAX Properties Dialog Box configuration and configure the fax settings.
Page 157 Back Previous Next Introduction General Tab Sharing Tab Printing Lets you print a test page and define faxing preferences. Refer Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available to your Windows operating system documentation for more only when the sharing is enabled. Refer to your Windows information.
Page 158 Back Previous Next Introduction Ports Tab Advanced Tab Printing Specifies the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your Specifies the settings for print spooling. Refer to your Windows Windows operating system documentation for more information. operating system documentation for more information. Scanning a Document PC Faxing...
Page 159 Back Previous Next Introduction Color Management Tab Security Tab Printing Associates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your Specifies security settings. Refer to your operating system Windows operating system documentation for more information. documentation for more information. Scanning a Document PC Faxing Troubleshooting...
Page 160: Fax Printing Preferences
Next Introduction ■ FAX Printing Preferences Configuration Tab The [Canon MF3200 Series (FAX) Printing Preferences] dialog Printing box contains three tab sheets that enable you to edit the address book, register the cover sheets, and set up the page settings.
Page 161 Back Previous Next Introduction Edit Address Book Tab [Show] Selects the category of the list displayed in [Address Book] from the drop-down list Printing ([Person], [Group], or [All]). Lets you edit the address book. [Address Book] Displays the list of the destinations registered in the Address Book.
Page 162 Enables you to import address book data from files. Importable file types are: some Scanning a CSV files (with file extension “*.csv”) and Document some Canon Data Files (with file extension “*.abk”). PC Faxing [Export] Exports the address book data to an outside file.
Page 163 Back Previous Next Introduction You can register the following information: Add Group Printing [Prefix] Enters the prefix to the recipient’s name, or The [Add Group] dialog box enables you to register a group and selects the prefix from the drop-down list its information in the Address Book.
Page 164 Back Previous Next Introduction You can register the following information: Edit Person Printing [Group Name] Enters the group name. The [Edit Person] dialog box enables you to edit a person and his/her information in the Address Book. [Show] Selects the category of the list displayed in [Available Recipients] from the drop-down Scanning a list ([Person], [Group], or [All]).
Page 165 Back Previous Next Introduction You can edit the following information: Edit Group Printing [Prefix] Enters the prefix to the recipient’s name, or The [Edit Group] dialog box enables you to edit a group and its selects the prefix from the drop-down list information in the Address Book.
Page 166 Scanning a NOTE list ([Person], [Group], or [All]). Document You can create your original cover sheets using the Canon Cover Sheet [Available Displays the list of recipients already Editor. For details, see “Canon Cover Sheet Editor,” on p. 4-42. Recipients] registered in the Address Books.
Page 167 Back Previous Next Introduction Special Tab Preview image Displays the image with the currently selected settings reflected. Printing Specifies the page settings including the paper size and [Style] Selects the style of the cover sheet. orientation. A bitmap image of the selected cover sheet You can also specify the outside dialing prefix if you dial through style is displayed in the preview area to the Scanning a...
Page 168 [Register] Opens the [Register Address Book] dialog box. (See “Register Address Book,” on p. 4-41.) [Edit] Opens the [Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book] dialog box. (See “Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book,” on p. 4-41.) [Delete] Deletes the selected Address Book from the [Address Book List].
Page 169 Previous Next Introduction Register Address Book Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book Printing This dialog box enables you to register the Address Books to be This dialog box enables you to edit the properties of the Address used when you send a fax.
Page 170: Canon Cover Sheet Editor
– Insert text using different fonts, font styles, and font sizes into The Canon Cover Sheet Editor is software for creating Document a cover sheet. original fax cover sheet templates for use with a Canon fax – Insert a variety of objects, such as drawings and images, into driver. PC Faxing a cover sheet.
Page 171: Installing And Uninstalling Cover Sheet Editor
Open the CD-ROM icon → double-click the following folders: [FAX] → [us_eng] → [CSE]. The [License Agreement] dialog box is displayed. Double-click the [setup] ([setup.exe]) icon to Read the CANON SOFTWARE LICENSE start the installation process. AGREEMENT carefully. If you agree to the NOTE terms, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement] →...
Page 172 Document PC Faxing Troubleshooting Appendix Click [Finish]. NOTE If you select [Custom] in the dialog box for selecting [Setup Type], you can specify the directory into which Canon Cover Sheet Editor is to be installed. Table of Contents Index 4-44...
Page 173 Launching Uninstalling Printing To start the Cover Sheet Editor, follow the procedure below. If it becomes necessary to uninstall the Canon Cover Sheet Editor, follow the procedure below. Click [start] on the Windows task bar → [(All) Scanning a Programs] → [Canon] → [CSE] → [Cover...
Page 174: Opening, Saving, And Closing A File
Back Previous Next Introduction ■ ● Opening a Saved Cover Sheet Opening, Saving, and Closing a File You can open a saved cover sheet by specifying its file name. Printing To open a saved cover sheet, follow the procedure below. Opening a File Click [ ] (Open) on the toolbar.
Page 175 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Saving an Existing File Saving and Closing a File Follow the procedure below to save an existing cover sheet after Printing editing it. ● Saving a New File If you save a cover sheet, you can register it later in the fax Click [ ] (Save) on the toolbar.
Page 176: Creating An Original Cover Sheet
Follow the procedure below to close a currently open cover This section explains how to insert text, adjust text properties, Printing sheet without exiting the Canon Cover Sheet Editor. specify fields, create objects, adjust objects, and specify grid options in order to create an original cover sheet.
Page 177 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Font Color Adjusting Text Properties Printing Click inside the text box. You can change text properties whenever you want. When you The text box is now ready for editing. change text properties, all text inside the selected text box is affected.
Page 178 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Underlining ● Specifying Text Properties You can specify all of the properties for text inside a text box Printing Click inside the text box. simultaneously. [Preview] inside the [Text Properties] dialog box displays a The text box is now ready for editing. preview of how the text would appear with the currently selected Click [ ] (Underline) on the toolbar.
Page 179 Back Previous Next Introduction Select [Font], [Font Style], and [Size] from the Select [Strikethrough] or [Underline] to draw respective list boxes. a line through or to underline text. Printing Select the desired text color from [Color]. Specify [Alignment] for the text. Scanning a Document Click [OK].
Page 180 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Specifying Text Box Properties Specify the [Width] setting to set the thickness of the border (0.1 to 50.0). Follow the procedure below to specify the type of border, border Printing color, and background color of the selected text box. NOTE –...
Page 181 Back Previous Next Introduction A recipient information field that contains multiple values is Specifying Fields called a “repeating field.” This feature is convenient for using the Printing same cover sheet to send faxes to multiple recipients. You can show sender or fax recipient information, such as the The repeating field is used to insert data for every recipient name, fax number, company name, and department/division specified in the fax driver.
Page 182 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Inserting Sender and Recipient Information Fields When ● Inserting Sender and Recipient Information Fields When Editing Text Not Editing Text Printing Click the [Insert] menu → [Sender Inside the text box, place the cursor to where Information] or [Recipient Information] →...
Page 183 Back Previous Next Introduction Click the [Insert] menu → [Recipient ● Inserting Repeating Fields Information] → [End Repeat]. Follow the procedure below to show information for multiple Printing recipients on the cover sheet when sending a fax. The [End Repeat] field is inserted. The field between the [Begin Repeat] and [End Repeat] fields is replaced with multiple recipients' information when sending a fax.
Page 184 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Inserting Sheets to Send Field When Editing Text Select [Insert a Border Between Repeats] to insert borders between multiple values in a Printing repeating recipient information field. Inside the text box, place the cursor where you want to insert the field.
Page 185 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Inserting Remark and Comment Fields When Editing Text Creating Objects Printing Inside the text box, place the cursor to where You can draw lines, rectangles, rounded rectangles, or ovals on you want to insert the field. the cover sheet.
Page 186 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Rounded Rectangles ● Inserting Images Printing Click [ ] (Rounded Rectangle) on the Click [ ] (Image) on the toolbar. toolbar. You can also select [Image] from the [Insert] menu. The [Open] dialog box appears. You can also select [Rounded Rectangle] from the [Drawing] Scanning a menu.
Page 187 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Moving an Object within the Same Cover Sheet Editing Objects Printing Select the object to move. You can copy, move, and delete objects such as lines, You can select multiple objects and move them at the same time. rectangles, rounded rectangles, ovals, images, and text boxes on the cover sheet.
Page 188 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Moving an Object to a Different Cover Sheet ● Resizing an Object Printing Select the object to move. Select the object whose size you want to change. NOTE You can select multiple objects and move them at the same time. NOTE Scanning a You can select multiple objects and change all of their sizes at the...
Page 189 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Copying an Object by Dragging ● Copying an Object by Using Button or Menu Commands You can use button and menu commands to copy an object Printing Select the object to copy. such as a line, rectangle, rounded rectangle, oval, image, or text box on the same cover sheet or to another cover sheet.
Page 190 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Duplicating an Object Click [ ] (Paste) on the toolbar. Alternatively, select [Paste] from the [Edit] menu. Duplicating enables you to copy and paste an object in one Printing The selected object is copied. operation. NOTE Select the object to duplicate.
Page 191 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Grouping Objects Specifying Object Properties You can edit or handle multiple objects that are grouped Printing together as a single object. You can move, copy, or change the Follow the procedure below to change the line style, line color, size of grouped objects in a single operation.
Page 192 Back Previous Next Introduction Specify the [Width] setting to set the Arranging Objects thickness of the line. Printing You can rearrange the order and appearance of objects such as NOTE lines, rectangles, rounded rectangles, ovals, images, and text The [Width] setting is available only if [Line Style] is set to [Solid]. boxes on the cover sheet.
Page 193 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Aligning Multiple Objects Select the object whose display order you want to change. You can align multiple selected objects according to their left Printing edge, right edge, top edge, bottom edge, or center in one NOTE operation.
Page 194 Back Previous Next Introduction While holding down [SHIFT] on the keyboard, Specifying Grid Options you can individually select multiple objects Printing by left clicking on them with the mouse, or The grid function is useful for arranging created objects. you can select all of the objects by dragging ●...
Page 195 Back Previous Next Introduction ● Snapping Objects to Grid ● Specifying Grid Properties If you activate the [Snap to Grid] setting for the cover sheet, Follow the procedure below to specify the properties for the grid Printing objects are aligned along the grid when they are moved or on the cover sheet, such as type, color, and spacing.
Page 196 Back Previous Next Introduction Select [Dotted] or [Dashed]. To align objects along the grid, select [Snap to Grid]. Click the button to the right of [Color]. Printing To deactivate [Snap to Grid], deselect the check box. The [Color Setting] dialog box appears. Click [OK].
Page 197: Printing A Cover Sheet
Template Follow the procedure below to print the cover sheet. Printing You can register the cover sheet created with the Canon Cover Click [ ] (Print) on the toolbar. Sheet Editor with the fax driver for use as a template.
Page 198 Back Previous Next Introduction Select the cover sheet template file → click Click the [Register Cover Sheet] tab. [Open]. Printing The selected template is added to [Style] in the [Register Cover Sheet] sheet. NOTE Scanning a In addition to the default templates, you can add up to 30 Document templates to the fax driver.
Page 199: Installing And Uninstalling Problems
Back Previous Next Introduction 5 Troubleshooting Printing Printer Problems..................5-2 Scanning a Document Driver Problems ..................5-5 PC Faxing Scanning Problems ................. 5-7 Installing and Uninstalling Problems........... 5-13 Troubleshooting Appendix Table of Contents Index...
Page 200 Back Previous Next Introduction Printer Problems Printing Is your computer working properly? Printer does not print. Scanning a Make sure your computer is turned on. If so, see Document Is there some paper in the machine? your computer’s documentation for troubleshooting.
Page 201 Back Previous Next Introduction Printer stops printing. Printout is wrong. Printing Is the interface cable loose? Is there a communication problem between the printer and your computer? Check your computer and cable. Scanning a Make sure your cable connections are secure. Document Are you working on an application in the foreground?
Page 202 Back Previous Next Introduction Printer locks up system. Computer indicates a device time-out. Printing Does your system setup have a problem? Is the machine off, offline, or not connected to the computer? Make sure that you have a high-quality shielded Scanning a interface cable.
Page 203 Back Previous Next Introduction Driver Problems Printing Cannot install the MF3200 Series printer driver using the USB Driver is not working properly. port. Scanning a Document Is the printer driver selected as the default Is the USB driver installed properly? printer driver? PC Faxing Perform the following steps.
Page 204 (If the USB class driver is displayed under [Other device], delete ONLY one of the following, depending on your operating system: [USB Printing Support], [Canon MF3200 Series], or [Unknown].) → Select [USB Printing Support]...
Page 205 Back Previous Next Introduction Scanning Problems Printing Is your computer working properly? Cannot scan a document. Scanning a Restart your computer. Document Is there anything displayed in the LCD? Is a USB hub or repeater working properly? If nothing is displayed in the LCD, see Chapter 5, PC Faxing “Troubleshooting,”...
Page 206 Back Previous Next Introduction Are you using a USB 2.0-compatible USB hub? After installing the software, did you install a TWAIN-compatible application? Printing If you connect the machine to a USB 2.0-equipped computer using a USB 2.0-compatible USB hub, The TWAIN system file is replaced with something you may not be able to scan.
Page 207 Back Previous Next Introduction You tried to create a multipage PDF, but were not able to scan several documents. Printing Is the [Automatically Quit ScanGear after Scanning] check box in [Preferences] selected? Scanning a Document If you scan with the [Automatically Quit ScanGear after Scanning] setting selected, only the documents placed at one time on the platen glass PC Faxing...
Page 208 Back Previous Next Introduction Computer has hung up or frozen. Is the driver installed properly? Printing Is enough memory loaded in your computer? Remove the software (see “Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software,” on p. 1-5), then reinstall it (see “Installing Software,” in the Starter Guide). Quit other opened applications and try again.
Page 209 Back Previous Next Introduction When you click a button on the MF Toolbox, another application Scanned images look dirty. opens. Printing Is the platen glass or the platen glass cover Is the application selected correctly for that clean? button? Scanning a Clean the platen glass or the platen glass cover.
Page 210 Back Previous Next Introduction White lines appear on one edge of the image you scan. Scanned image is displayed at a larger (smaller) size on the computer screen. Printing Is the document placed on the platen glass correctly? Is the resolution setting correct? Scanning a Place the document at approximately 1/8"...
Page 211 Previous Next Introduction Installing and Uninstalling Problems Printing Removal of the software was completed, but [Canon] remains. Cannot install the software. Scanning a Did you remove the MF drivers before removing Document Have you followed the instructions to install the...
Page 212 Back Previous Next Introduction The message <Version conflict> appears on your computer In [Device Manager], green mark “?” is displayed (Windows Me). (Windows 98). Printing Is green mark “?” displayed on [USB Is Photoshop installed on your computer? Composite Device] in [USB (Universal Serial Bus) Controller] in [Device Manager] in Scanning a Windows Me?
Page 213 Back Previous Next Introduction 6 Appendix Printing Specifications ..................6-2 Scanning a Document Printer Specifications..........6-2 Scanner Specifications ........... 6-2 PC Faxing Glossary ....................6-3 Troubleshooting Index ....................... 6-10 Appendix Table of Contents Index...
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Back Previous Next Introduction Specifications Printing ■ ■ Printer Specifications Scanner Specifications Scanning a ● Hardware Document Type Color scanner Host Interface USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Max Scanning Size 8 1/2" x 11 3/4" (215.9 mm x PC Faxing 297.0 mm) ●...
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Back Previous Next Introduction Glossary Printing Brightness The relative proportion of light and dark areas. Decreasing Scanning a brightness darkens the overall image; increasing brightness Document Alternating Current. The type of electrical current typically lightens it. available from household wall outlets. PC Faxing Application Abbreviation of the phrase “application software.”...
Page 216 Back Previous Next Introduction Control Panel The set of Windows programs you can use to change system, Dots per inch. A unit of measurement for indicating a machine’s Printing hardware, software, and Windows settings. resolution. Crop Driver The action of selecting only part of an image for use. Using the A program that controls how the computer and an external device Crop button on the ScanGear MF toolbar, a portion of the preview interact.
Page 217 Back Previous Next Introduction Gamma Correction Printing Method for changing the brightness of an image. With gamma A situation created when paper becomes caught along the paper correction, the brightness of parts of an image in the middle of the path.
Page 218 Back Previous Next Introduction Paper source Source of paper feed. The machine has a paper cassette and a Network Printing multi-purpose feeder. A group of computers connected by cables or other means and Paper type using software that enables them to share equipment (such as All kinds of paper (plain paper, heavy paper, transparencies, and printers) and exchange information.
Page 219 Back Previous Next Introduction Preview Area The area at the left of the ScanGear MF main window. When the Random Access Memory (RAM) Printing Preview button is clicked, the item(s) on the platen glass of the The working memory of the computer in which programs and data scanner are scanned, and the results are displayed as the are temporarily stored while you use them.
Page 220 Back Previous Next Introduction Scanner driver A program that controls how the computer and scanner interact. Title bar Printing The scanner driver is provided with two drivers: The TWAIN and The horizontal bar that contains the title of a window or dialog the WIA driver (for use with Windows XP).
Page 221 Back Previous Next Introduction Virtual Memory Printing Space on the hard disk that Windows uses for temporary data storage as if it were actually random access memory (RAM). Windows does this by means of a swap file. This provides Scanning a Windows with more usable memory, but reduces speed of access to it when the swap file must be used.
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Brightness 3-29 problems 5-5 Add/Delete the Output Size dialog box uninstall 1-5 3-19, 3-26 Driver Problems 5-5 Add/Edit Canon Fax Driver Address Book Color Management tab dialog box Windows 2000/XP 2-29, 4-31 Windows 2000/XP 4-41 Windows 98/Me 2-8 Edit Address Book tab 4-7...
Page 223 Back Previous Next Introduction Edit Watermark Windows 2000/XP 2-37 Gamma 3-37 Matching tab Printing Windows 98/Me 2-12 General tab Windows 2000/XP 2-47 Exif settings 3-13, 3-14 Windows 98/Me 2-20 Windows 2000/XP 2-27, 4-29 Windows 98/Me 2-7, 4-17 Megabyte 6-5 Scanning a Grain Correction 3-28 MF Toolbox Document...
Page 224 Back Previous Next Introduction Paper Size (custom settings) Problems Resolution Windows 2000/XP 2-39 driver 5-5 determining 3-38 Printing Windows 98/Me 2-14 installing 5-13 DPI 3-47 printer 5-2 output 3-25 Parameters of a scan problems during installation 5-13 specifying 3-22 problems during removal 5-13 Scanning a PDF Setting dialog box 3-16 Document...
Page 225 Back Previous Next Introduction Sharing tab Windows 2000/XP 2-28, 4-29 Version conflict 5-14 Printing Windows 98/Me 2-9, 4-18 View Settings Sheets to Send tab 4-12 Windows 2000/XP 2-53 Signature tab 4-11 Windows 98/Me 2-25 Scanning a Simple Mode Document add/delete the output size 3-19 switching 3-17 WIA Driver toolbar 3-19...
Page 226 Document CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan PC Faxing CANON U.S.A., INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. CANON CANADA INC. 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada Troubleshooting CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59-61 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON FRANCE S.A.S.

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1 3 Scanning a Document

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Scanning with [Start] on the Machine

Setting the Scanning Function for [Start]

Scanning with the MF Toolbox

MF Toolbox Settings

Scanning an Image from an Application

Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages

Setting Preferences and Scanning with Scangear MF

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)

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