Canon MG5100 series On-Screen Manual
Canon MG5100 series On-Screen Manual

Canon MG5100 series On-Screen Manual

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  • Page 1 How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual MC-4856-V1.00 Basic Guide Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Describes the summary of Describes the detailed this product. function of this product.
  • Page 2 How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual MP-4719-V1.00 Advanced Guide Contents Overview of the Machine Other Usages Main Components Printing PDF Files Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive How to Navigate Menus on the LCD Printing the Template Forms such as Notebook Paper Printing Photos Printing Photos Directly from Your Digital...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 Inside View Operation Panel How to Navigate Menus on the LCD...
  • Page 4: Front View

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Main Components Contents Overview of the Machine C001 Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel Front View Document Cover Open to load an original on the Platen Glass. Paper Support Raise and tip back to load paper in the Rear Tray. Rear Tray Load photo paper or envelopes which you can use on the machine.
  • Page 5 Use to change the settings of the machine or to operate it. Operation Panel Paper Output Tray Opens automatically when printing or copying starts and printed paper is ejected. Output Tray Extension Open to support the printouts. Open it when printing or copying. Alarm lamp Lights or flashes orange when an error occurs, such as paper-out or ink-out.
  • Page 6: Rear View

    Loading Paper (14) Platen Glass Load an original to copy or scan. Rear View (15) USB Port Plug in the USB cable to connect the machine with a computer. Important Do not touch the metal casing. Do not plug in or unplug the USB cable while the machine is printing or scanning originals with the computer.
  • Page 7: Operation Panel

    Important Do not raise this lever. (21) Scanning Unit (Cover) Scans originals. Open it to replace ink tanks, to check ink lamps, or to remove jammed paper inside the machine. When opening the Scanning Unit (Cover), lift it with the Document Cover closed. Access lamp (22) Lights or flashes to indicate the memory card status.
  • Page 8 Specifies the number of copies to copy or print. Stop button Cancels operation when print, copy, or scan job is in progress. Color button Starts color printing, copying, or scanning. This button lights blue when available. Black button Starts black & white copying, scanning, etc. This button lights blue when available. Back button Returns the LCD to the previous screen.
  • Page 9: How To Navigate Menus On The Lcd

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Overview of the Machine > How to Navigate Menus on the LCD C002 How to Navigate Menus on the LCD You can use the machine to print photos on a memory card or USB flash drive, make copies, or scan originals without a computer.
  • Page 10: Selecting A Menu Or Setting Item

    Copy You can change copy scale or erase dark frame or shade of bound part when copying a book. And also you can copy an original in various layouts. Copying Photo You can print photos saved on a memory card of your digital camera or USB flash drive. Printing Photos Scan You can save/forward scanned data to your computer or save them on a memory card or USB flash drive...
  • Page 11: Using The Function Buttons

    , or On the menu screen or settings screen, use the button ( Scroll Wheel ) (F) to select an item, then press the OK button (G) to proceed with the procedure. To return to the previous screen, press the Back button (H).
  • Page 12 (K) Press the left Function button. The Photo menu screen will appear. (L) Press the center Function button. The Change view/mode screen will appear. (M) Press the right Function button. The Print settings screen will appear. Basic Operation on the Settings Screen On screens for changing print settings, use the button ( Scroll Wheel ) (F) to select an item, button (G).
  • Page 13: Other Operations

    When the screen has setting items displayed in a single row Use the button ( Scroll Wheel ) to select a menu, and press the button. Other Operations Returning to the Previous Screen Back button (N). The screen will return to the previous screen every time you press the Canceling a Copy, Print, or Scan Job You can press the Stop button (O) to cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress.
  • Page 14 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos Contents Printing Photos You can preview photos from a memory card or USB flash drive on the LCD, to select and print the desired photo. You can also print your favorite photos in various layouts or use them for making a sticker. Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive Changing the Settings Using Various Functions...
  • Page 15 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos > Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive Contents C011 Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive Preview each photo from the memory card or USB flash drive on the LCD, to select and print the desired photo.
  • Page 16 Insert a memory card or USB flash drive. Select Photo on the HOME screen. Selecting Menus on the HOME Screen The message "USB flash drive or memory card is not set." will appear. Insert a memory card or USB flash drive. Memory card: Insert it WITH THE LABELED SIDE FACING TO THE LEFT into the Card Slot.
  • Page 17 (B) Memory card Note If a memory card or USB flash drive is inserted on the HOME screen, copy standby screen, etc., the photo selection screen in Select photo print will also appear. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Do not insert memory card and USB flash drive at the same time.
  • Page 18 If you press the left Function button (F) to select Menu, you can select various photo print functions other than Select photo print. Using Various Functions If you select a photo for which the number of copies is not specified (copies "00") and press the OK button, "01"...
  • Page 19: Changing The Settings

    To remove the USB flash drive, see Removing the USB Flash Drive Changing the Settings If you press the right Function button to select Print settings on the photo selection screen, the Print settings screen will appear. You can use the button ( Scroll Wheel ) to select the item, such as page size, media type, or print quality, and use the button to change the setting.
  • Page 20 these settings will appear next time when Photo is selected even if the power is turned off and on. If the combination of some setting items is invalid, the mark appears at the invalid item. Press the left Function button to select Error details and check the error message, then correct the settings.
  • Page 21: Using Various Functions

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos Contents > Using Various Functions C012 Using Various Functions You can print photos in various ways when you use the left Function button to select Menu on the photo selection screen. You can also use the useful functions to print photos. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Functions in Photo menu...
  • Page 22: Other Useful Functions

    Photo Index print ID photo size print Calendar print Other Useful Functions Besides the functions selected on the Photo menu screen, you can specify the display style of photos, cropping, photo fix, date print, etc. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Changing the Display To display the Change view/mode screen, press the center Function button on the photo selection...
  • Page 23 Auto photo fix Printing Photos with Shot Date or File Number If ON is selected for Print date or Print file no. on the Print settings screen, the selected photos can be printed with shot date or file number. Print date Print file no.
  • Page 24: Inserting The Memory Card

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos Contents > Inserting the Memory Card C013 Inserting the Memory Card Before Inserting the Memory Card The following types of memory cards and image data are compatible with the machine. Important Image data shot by the digital camera If you took and saved photos on a type of memory card that does not guarantee the operation on your digital camera, the image data may be unreadable on the machine or damaged.
  • Page 25: Inserting The Memory Card

    RS-MMC MMCmobile Memory Stick Micro 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).
  • Page 26 Insert only one memory card into the Card Slot. The location to insert a memory card varies depending on each type of memory card. Insert your memory card straightforward WITH THE LABELED SIDE FACING TO THE LEFT into the Card Slot, according to the insert location in the figure below.
  • Page 27: Removing The Memory Card

    Important Part of the memory card will protrude from the Card Slot, but do not force it into the slot any further. This can damage the machine or the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it into the Card Slot. If you force the memory card into the Card Slot in the wrong orientation, the memory card or the machine can be damaged.
  • Page 28 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos > Inserting the USB Flash Drive Contents C014 Inserting the USB Flash Drive Inserting the USB Flash Drive Note Before inserting the USB flash drive If your USB flash drive cannot be inserted into the Direct Print Port of the machine, you may be required to use an extension cable for the USB flash drive.
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  • Page 30 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...
  • Page 31 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Making Copies Contents Copying C021 Making Copies This section describes the procedure to copy a document of A4 size on plain paper. For the operation, see the notes and operation procedure described in the reference page. You need to prepare: Originals to copy.
  • Page 32 Select Copy on the HOME screen. Selecting Menus on the HOME Screen Load an original on the Platen Glass. Loading Originals WITH THE SIDE TO COPY To load the original on the Platen Glass, align it with the alignment mark FACING DOWN as shown below.
  • Page 33 Press the right Function button (D) to select Print settings, and confirm the page size, media type, etc. Here we confirm that A4 is selected for Page size and Plain paper for Type. Scroll Wheel To change the settings, use the button ( ) (B) to select the item to change, and use button (C) to select an option.
  • Page 34 Changing the Settings Press the right Function button to select Print settings on the copy standby screen. You can select the item, such as page size, media type, or print quality, and change the setting. For the setting operation, see Basic Operation on the Settings Screen For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide...
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  • Page 36 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Copying > Using Various Copy Functions C022 Using Various Copy Functions You can make various kinds of copies, such as making borderless copies or copying two pages onto a button to select Copy menu on the copy standby screen. single sheet, if you press the left Function For details, refer to the on-screen manual:...
  • Page 37 4-on-1 copy Borderless copy Frame erase copy Page top...
  • Page 38 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Reprinting Photos from Printed Photos Contents Reprinting Photos from Printed Photos You can reprint printed photos in various layouts. Reprinting Printed Photos Using Various Functions Printing Photos in Various Layouts Correcting Photos Page top...
  • Page 39 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Reprinting Printed Photos Contents Reprinting Photos from Printed Photos C031 Reprinting Printed Photos Reprint printed photos. This section describes the procedure to scan printed photos and print them on 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm photo paper.
  • Page 40 Load the photos WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN on the Platen Glass. Loading Originals (A) To load four photos on the Platen Glass (B) To load two photos on the Platen Glass *1: 0.4 inches / 10 mm Note Place the photo(s) at least 0.4 inches / 10 mm away from and in square with the edges of the Platen Glass.
  • Page 41 Note If the OK button is pressed, the screen to change the number of copies will appear. See (3) of step 3 in Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive appears at the upper left of the photo, it may not have been scanned properly. Press the left Function button to select Rescan.
  • Page 42 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Reprinting Photos from Printed Photos > Using Various Functions C032 Using Various Functions This section introduces a few of the useful functions in Photo reprint. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Printing Photos in Various Layouts You can select a layout and print photos other than Select and print.
  • Page 43 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Scanning Scanning You can save or forward scanned data to your computer, and edit or process them with the supplied software application. You can also save scanned data on a memory card or USB flash drive inserted into the machine.
  • Page 44 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 You can select Auto scan only when saving or forwarding scanned data to the computer with the USB cable.
  • Page 45 Select the document type, and press the button. Here we select Auto scan. Note To select other options for saving or forwarding scanned data, press the left Function button to select Save/Forward. The document types other than Auto scan are Document and Photo. When Document or Photo is selected for Doc.
  • Page 46 - Scanned data saved as a PDF file with MP Navigator EX Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: When the program selection screen appears: The program selection screen may appear after performing step 3. If the program selection screen appears, select MP Navigator EX Ver4.0 and click OK. To start MP Navigator EX automatically without displaying the program selection screen, follow the procedure below.
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  • Page 48 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Scanning > Using Various Scan Functions C042 Using Various Scan Functions Besides saving scanned data to the computer, you can save them on a memory card or USB flash drive, or attach them to E-mail on the computer, if you press the left Function button to select Save/Forward on the scan standby screen.
  • Page 49 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Printing from Your Computer Printing from Your Computer This section describes the procedure 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 the machine.
  • Page 50 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Contents Printing from Your Computer C051 Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Print image data saved on your computer by using Easy-PhotoPrint EX supplied with the machine. This section describes the procedure to print borderless photos on 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm photo paper. For details on Easy-PhotoPrint EX, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Note...
  • Page 51 In addition to photo printing, functions for creating albums, calendars, and other photo items are available. Using Various Functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX Select a photo to print. Select the folder in which images are saved. Click the image to print. The number of copies appears as "1", and the image you selected appears in the selected image area (A).
  • Page 52 After canceling the print job, blank sheets of paper may be ejected. To display the printer status monitor, click the printer icon on the taskbar. In Windows Vista or Windows XP, click Canon XXX Printer (where " XXX" is your machine's name) on the taskbar. Page top...
  • Page 53 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Contents Printing from Your Computer > > Using Various Functions of Easy- PhotoPrint EX C052 Using Various Functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX This section introduces a few of the useful functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Creating Your Own Prints...
  • Page 54 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing Documents Contents Printing from Your Computer C053 Printing Documents This section describes the procedure to print a document of A4 size on plain paper. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Note Operations may vary depending on your software application.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56: Hereafter Referred To As "Windows

    To display the printer status monitor, click the printer icon on the taskbar. In Windows Vista operating system (hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") or Windows XP, click Canon XXX " is your machine's name) on the taskbar. XXX Printer (where "...
  • Page 57 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing Web Pages (Easy-WebPrint EX) Contents Printing from Your Computer C054 Printing Web Pages (Easy-WebPrint EX) Easy-WebPrint EX provides quick and easy printing of web pages for Internet Explorer. You can print web pages automatically resized to fit the paper width without cutting off the sides of pages, or preview and select the desired web pages to print.
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  • Page 59 Use Scanner Scan photos or documents. Canon Web Service Download content or materials from the website for printing. CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM is a premium content service available exclusively to users of genuine Canon inks for this machine.
  • Page 60 Unless the default setting has been changed, Solution Menu EX starts automatically when you start up the computer. To start Solution Menu EX from the Start menu, select All Programs, Canon Utilities, Solution Menu EX, then Solution Menu EX. If Solution Menu EX Main Screen does not appear after starting Solution Menu EX, right-click (Accessory Icon) and select Show Main Screen.
  • Page 61 Note In addition to photo printing, functions for creating albums, calendars, and other photo items are available. For details on operations and functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX, see Printing Photos (Easy- PhotoPrint EX). Easy-WebPrint EX When Easy-WebPrint EX is installed, it adds a toolbar to your Internet Explorer screen. The toolbar is available whenever Internet Explorer is running.
  • Page 62 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Other Usages Other Usages This section introduces the document print function to print PDF files on the memory card or USB flash drive, the function to print the template forms such as notebook paper, graph paper, etc., the setting items of the machine, and the function to print directly from a digital camera or mobile phone.
  • Page 63 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing PDF Files Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive Contents Other Usages C061 Printing PDF Files Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive You can print documents (PDF files) on the memory card or USB flash drive directly with the machine. To start document printing, follow the operation below.
  • Page 64 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Other Usages > Printing the Template Forms such as Notebook Paper C062 Printing the Template Forms such as Notebook Paper You can print various template forms such as notebook paper, graph paper, etc., with the machine. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: To print template forms with the machine, select Special print...
  • Page 65: Connectable Devices

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing Photos Directly from Your Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Contents Other Usages C063 Printing Photos Directly from Your Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Printing Photos from a PictBridge Compliant Device You can connect the PictBridge compliant device to this machine with a USB cable that is recommended by the device's manufacturer, and print saved images directly.
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  • Page 67 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Machine Settings Contents Other Usages C064 Machine Settings This section describes the items you can set or change in Device settings of Setup. 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.
  • Page 68: Bluetooth Settings

    Bluetooth settings Changes the Bluetooth settings, such as the device name or passkey. This setting appears only when the optional Bluetooth Unit is connected to the machine. PictBridge print settings Specifies paper, print quality, etc. when you print from the PictBridge compliant device. Language selection Changes the language for LCD messages and menus.
  • Page 69 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Loading Paper / Originals 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. Loading Paper Paper Sources to Load Paper Loading Paper in the Cassette...
  • Page 70 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper C071 Loading Paper Paper Sources 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 Sources to Load Paper The machine has two paper sources to feed paper;...
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  • Page 72 Media Types You Can Use Note Advice for printing on plain paper 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.
  • Page 73 Note There may be a little space between the Paper Guide (A) and the paper stack. Slide the Paper Guide (B) on the left to align completely with the side of the paper stack. Note Do not load sheets of paper higher than the Load Limit Mark (C). Insert the Cassette into the machine.
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  • Page 75: Step

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Loading Paper in the Rear Tray C073 Loading Paper in the Rear Tray You can load photo paper or envelopes in the Rear Tray. Loading Photo Paper Important If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4"...
  • Page 76 Important Always load paper in the portrait orientation (B). Loading paper in the landscape orientation (C) can cause paper jams. Note Do not load sheets of paper higher than the Load Limit Mark (D). Note After loading paper When using the machine to copy or print without a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper for Page size and Type on the print settings screen.
  • Page 77 Changing the Settings in "Making Copies". When printing with a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Printer Paper Size and Media Type in the printer driver. Printing Documents Page top...
  • Page 78: Step

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Loading Paper in the Rear Tray > Loading Envelopes C074 Loading Envelopes You can print on European DL and US #10 envelopes. The address is automatically rotated and printed according to the envelope's direction by specifying with the printer driver properly.
  • Page 79 the Rear Tray WITH THE ADDRESS SIDE FACING YOU. The folded flap of the envelope will be faced down on the left side. Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once. Slide the Paper Guides (A) to align them with both sides of the envelopes. Do not slide the Paper Guides too hard.
  • Page 80 Note If the print result is upside down, open the printer driver setup window, select Envelope in Commonly Used Settings, then select the Rotate 180 degrees check box in Additional Features. For details on the printer driver settings, see Printing Documents Page top...
  • Page 81 Media Types You Can Use Choose paper suitable for printing, for the best print results. Canon provides you various types of paper to enhance the fun of printing, such as stickers as well as papers for photo or document. We recommend the use of Canon genuine paper for printing your important photos.
  • Page 82 To specify the page size and media type when printing photos saved on a PictBridge compliant Advanced Guide device or mobile phone, refer to the on-screen manual: For printing photos: Photo Paper Pro Platinum <PT-101> - Media type settings - Operation Panel: Pro Platinum Printer driver: Photo Paper Pro Platinum Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use"...
  • Page 83 50 sheets Note Available only when printing from your computer. Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Always load in the Rear Tray. For creating your own prints: T-Shirt Transfers <TR-301> - Media type settings - Printer driver: T-Shirt Transfers Photo Stickers <PS-101>...
  • Page 84 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 g/m (except for Canon genuine paper) Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Canon genuine paper), as it could jam in the machine. Notes on Storing Paper Take out only the necessary number of paper from the package, just before printing.
  • Page 85 Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 g/m Paper that is too thick (weighing more than 28 lb / 105 g/m , except for Canon genuine paper) Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when...
  • Page 86 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals C077 Loading Originals This section describes the procedure to load originals on the Platen Glass. Loading Originals How to Load Originals for Each Function Originals You Can Load You may have to load the original in a different position depending on the function you selected in Copy, Photo reprint, or Scan.
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  • Page 88 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > How to Load Originals for Each Function C078 How to Load Originals for Each Function Loading the Original to Be Aligned with the Alignment Mark Load originals to copy In Scan , - select Auto scan for Doc.
  • Page 89 (B) 0.12 inches / 3.0 mm (C) 0.20 inches / 5.0 mm (D) 0.13 inches / 3.4 mm (0.25 inches / 6.4 mm for Letter and Legal-sized paper) (E) 0.13 inches / 3.4 mm (0.25 inches / 6.3 mm for Letter and Legal-sized paper) Loading Only One Original in the Center of the Platen Glass Scan only one printed photo in Photo reprint In Scan ,...
  • Page 90 (A) 0.4 inches / 10 mm Note The Skew Correction function automatically compensates for the originals placed at an angle of up to approximately 10 degrees. Slanted photos with a long edge of 7.1 inches / 180 mm or more cannot be corrected. Non-rectangular or irregular shaped photos (such as cut out photos) may not be scanned properly.
  • Page 91 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > Originals You Can Load C079 Originals You Can Load You can copy or scan the following originals. Text document, magazine, or newspaper Types of originals: Printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc (BD/DVD/CD, etc.) Size (W x L): Max.
  • Page 92: Routine Maintenance

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance Contents Routine Maintenance This section describes the procedure 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...
  • Page 93 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank Contents C091 Replacing an Ink Tank When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear to inform you of the error. Refer to "An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD" in " Troubleshooting "...
  • Page 94 Important Do not place any object on the Document Cover. It will fall into the Rear Tray when the Document Cover is opened and cause the machine to malfunction. Be sure to lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) with the Document Cover closed. Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.
  • Page 95 Important Handle the ink tanks carefully. Do not drop or apply excessive pressure to them. If the orange tape remains on the L-shape air hole (C), ink may splash or the machine may not print properly. Hold the ink tank with the orange protective cap (D) pointing up while being careful not to block the L-shape air hole (C).
  • Page 96 Do not push the sides of the ink tank. If you push the sides of the ink tank with the L-shape air hole (C) blocked, ink may splash. Do not touch the inside of the orange protective cap (D) or the open ink port (E). The ink may stain your hands if you touch them.
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  • Page 98: Step

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank > Checking the Ink Status Contents C092 Checking the Ink Status You can check the ink status on the LCD or with the ink lamps. With the LCD on the Machine Make sure that the power is turned on, and press the HOME button.
  • Page 99 Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals) ..Repeats Ink tank is running low. Prepare a new ink tank. Flashing fast (at around 1-second intervals) ..Repeats - The ink tank is installed in the wrong position. - The ink has run out. Make sure that the ink tank is installed in the correct position as indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder.
  • Page 100 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance Contents > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect C093 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print 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.
  • Page 101 Note You can also perform the maintenance operations from your computer. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Page top...
  • Page 102 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Printing the Nozzle Check Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Pattern C094 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.
  • Page 103 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Examining the Nozzle Check Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Pattern C095 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (1) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (2).
  • Page 104 The cleaning is required. Select Also B and press the button. The cleaning confirmation screen will appear. Select Yes and press the button. The machine starts cleaning the Print Head. Cleaning the Print Head Page top...
  • Page 105 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Cleaning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect C096 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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  • Page 107 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Cleaning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Deeply C097 Cleaning the Print Head Deeply If print quality does not improve by the standard cleaning of the Print Head, clean the Print Head deeply. Cleaning the Print Head deeply consumes more ink than the standard cleaning of the Print Head, so clean the Print Head deeply only when necessary.
  • Page 108 If the problem is still not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact the service center. Note Press the HOME button to exit Setup and display the HOME screen. Page top...
  • Page 109 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Aligning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect C098 Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
  • Page 110 Important Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet. Be careful not to get the print head alignment sheet dirty. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly. When the message "Did the patterns print correctly?" appears, confirm that the pattern is printed correctly, select Yes, then press the button.
  • Page 111 Do not open the Document Cover or remove the print head alignment sheet on the Platen Glass until adjusting the print head position is completed. OK button. If the message "Failed to scan head alignment sheet." appears, press the Refer to " Troubleshooting "...
  • Page 112 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Contents C099 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. Cleaning will wear out the Paper Feed Roller, so perform this only when necessary.
  • Page 113 Note Press the HOME button to exit Setup and display the HOME screen. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the Paper Feed Roller, contact the service center. Page top...
  • Page 114 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance Contents > Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette C100 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.
  • Page 115 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...
  • Page 116 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. The list provided is non-exhaustive.
  • Page 117 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Appendix > Tips on How to Use Your Machine C112 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. How is ink used for various purposes other than printing? Ink may be used for purposes other than printing.
  • Page 118 After printing large quantities of paper or performing borderless printing, the area where papers go through may get smeared with ink. Clean the inside of your machine with the Bottom Plate Cleaning. Refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Tip!: Check how to load the paper correctly! Is the paper loaded in the correct orientation? When loading paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette, make sure the orientation of paper.
  • Page 119 If the machine is used or transported vertically or slanted, the machine may become damaged or ink may leak from the machine. Be sure not to use or transport the machine vertically or slanted. Tip!: Do not place any object on the Document Cover! Do not place any object on the Document Cover.
  • Page 120 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. Colors are uneven, and print results are blurred. Tip!: Print the nozzle check pattern to check if the nozzles are clogged.
  • Page 121 MC-4895-V1.00 Basic Guide Printing Printing Scanning Printing from a Computer Printing with the Bundled Application Software Copying What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Troubleshooting Printing Photos Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX How to Use This Manual Selecting a Photo Printing This Manual Selecting the Paper Printing Maintenance Creating an Album...
  • Page 122 Editing Printing Correcting and Enhancing Photos Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Using the Face Brightener Function Using the Face Sharpener Function Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Using the Blemish Remover Function Adjusting Images Correct/Enhance Images Window Creating Still Images from Videos Video Frame Capture/Movie Print Window...
  • Page 123 Smoothing Jagged Outlines Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration Reducing Photo Noise Overview of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Operations Canon IJ Printer Driver XPS Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Maintenance Tab Canon IJ Status Monitor...
  • Page 124 Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photographs Easily from a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive (Photo) Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive Viewing and Printing Photos (Select photo print) Printing All Photos Saved on a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive (Print all photos) Setting Items Using Useful Display Functions...
  • Page 125 Compliant Device About PictBridge Print Settings Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device Settings on the Machine Scanning Scanning Scanning Images Scanning Images Before Scanning Placing Documents Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data on the Memory Card/USB Flash Drive Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Deleting Scanned Data on Memory Card/USB Flash Drive...
  • Page 126 Setting Passwords for PDF Files Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files MP Navigator EX Screens Navigation Mode Screen Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab View & Use Images on your Computer Tab Custom Scan with One-click Tab Auto Scan Screen (Scan/Import Window) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Auto Scan) Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents)
  • Page 127 Scanning in Advanced Mode Scanning in Auto Scan Mode Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.) Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Adjusting Histogram...
  • Page 128 copy) Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (4-on-1 copy) Copying without Borders (Borderless copy) Copying Thick Originals Such as Books (Frame erase copy) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an Error Occurs The Machine Cannot Be Powered On An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD LCD Cannot Be Seen At All An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Cannot Install the MP Drivers...
  • Page 129 In Other Cases Message Appears on the Computer Screen Error Number: B200 A printer error has occurred. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Then contact the service center. Is Displayed Error Number: **** A printer error has occurred.
  • Page 130 Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned Image Cannot Use the Contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM If You Cannot Resolve the Problem FAQs Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) General Notes (Scanner Driver) Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX Using MP Navigator EX...
  • Page 131: How To Use This Manual

    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 Document Registering Documents to My Manual Symbols Used in This Document Trademarks and Licenses Page top...
  • Page 132 Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual > Operating the Contents Pane Operating the Contents Pane When you click a document title displayed in the contents pane found to the left of the on-screen manual, the documents of that title are displayed in the explanation window on the right side. When you click found to the left of , the document titles found in the lower hierarchies are displayed.
  • Page 133 Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual > Operating the Explanation Window Operating the Explanation Window Explanation Window (1) Click the green characters to jump to the corresponding document. (2) The cursor jumps to the top of this document. Window Used in Operation Explanation This on-screen manual describes with a window displayed when the Windows 7 operating system Home Premium (called Windows 7 below) is used.
  • Page 134 Advanced Guide > > Printing This Manual 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. When you click and then click Page Setup, the Page Setup dialog box appears.
  • Page 135 Print All Documents Note You can select the type to be printed, and then easily specify print settings on the Print Setup tab. Print Current Document You can print the currently displayed document. From Select Target, select Current Document The title of the currently displayed document is displayed in the Documents to Be Printed list. Note By selecting Print linked documents, you can also print documents that are linked to the current document.
  • Page 136 Confirm the number of pages to be printed, and then click Yes. All documents with selected check boxes are printed. Print My Manual You can select and print documents registered in My Manual. For details about My Manual, see " Registering Documents to My Manual ."...
  • Page 137 Confirm the number of pages to be printed, and then click Yes. All documents are printed. Important A large amount of paper is necessary to print all documents. Before printing, be sure to check the number of print pages displayed in the Print Page Count Confirmation dialog box. The Print Preview dialog box allows you to scale the printing to the paper width or to set the zoom rate.
  • Page 138 Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual > Using Keywords to Find a Document Using Keywords to Find a Document You can enter a keyword to search for a target document. All documents in the currently displayed on-screen manual are searched. Click The search pane is displayed to the left of the on-screen manual.
  • Page 139 The search is started, and the titles of documents containing the keyword are displayed in the search results list. When you execute a search by entering multiple keywords, the search results are displayed as shown below. [Documents Containing Perfect Match] Documents containing the entire search character string (including spaces) exactly as entered (perfect match) [Documents Containing All Keywords]...
  • Page 140 Advanced Guide > > Registering Documents to My Manual How to Use This Manual Registering Documents to My Manual Register frequently read documents as My Manual documents so that you can refer to those documents easily at any time. Display the document Display the document to be added to My Manual.
  • Page 141 Display My Manual When you double-click (or select and press Enter key) a document title displayed in List of My Manual, that document is displayed in the explanation window. Note To delete a document from List of My Manual, select that document title from the list, and then click Delete (or press Delete key).
  • Page 142 Advanced Guide > > Symbols Used in This Document 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. These must be observed for safe operation. Caution Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
  • Page 143 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. Note The formal name of Windows Vista is Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
  • Page 144 Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer Printing from a Computer Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing with Other Application Software Page top...
  • Page 145 Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing with the Bundled Application Software What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Printing Photos Creating an Album Printing Calendars Printing Stickers Printing Layout Printing Premium Content Correcting and Enhancing Photos Creating Still Images from Videos Downloading Images from Photo Sharing Sites Questions and Answers...
  • Page 146 You can also print borderless photos easily. Important Easy-PhotoPrint EX can only be used with Canon inkjet printers. It does not support some Canon compact photo printers, including SELPHY CP series. If a printer that supports Easy-PhotoPrint EX is not installed, you cannot print items you create.
  • Page 147 MOV ( .mov) Important Only MOV format videos recorded with Canon digital cameras are supported. When selecting an image, if there is a TIFF file in the selected folder, the image may not be displayed correctly or Easy-PhotoPrint EX may shut down depending on the TIFF format. In such cases, move the TIFF file to another folder or recreate the file in a different data format, and then select the folder again.
  • Page 148 Note The thumbnails of files in unsupported formats are displayed as (Question Mark). When Easy-PhotoPrint EX is started from Digital Photo Professional, all image files supported by Digital Photo Professional will be displayed. File Formats (Extensions) Supported by Easy-PhotoPrint EX Easy-PhotoPrint EX Photo Print file (.el6) Easy-PhotoPrint EX Album file (.el1) Easy-PhotoPrint EX Stickers file (.el2)
  • Page 149 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos Printing from a Computer > A010 Printing Photos Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to print your favorite photos in a variety of layouts. You can also create borderless photos easily. Corrections suitable for photos can be applied automatically when printing.
  • Page 150 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? Page top...
  • Page 151 > Printing Photos Printing from a Computer > > Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX A011 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...
  • Page 152 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos > Printing from a Computer > Selecting a Photo A012 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.
  • Page 153 Click the image you want to print. The number of copies appears as "1" below the clicked image, while the selected image itself will appear in the selected image area. Note To delete an image in the selected image area, select the image you want to delete and click (Delete Imported Image).
  • Page 154 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos > Printing from a Computer > Selecting the Paper A013 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 Paper Size...
  • Page 155 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos > Printing Printing from a Computer > A014 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.
  • Page 156 How Do I Print with Even Margins? Note You can crop images or print dates on photos. Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) You can correct or enhance the selected image before printing. Correcting and Enhancing Photos You can specify advanced Photo Print settings (number of copies, print quality, etc.) in the Preferences dialog box.
  • Page 157 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album A020 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 Selecting a Photo Editing Printing...
  • Page 158 Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? What Is "C1" or "C4"? Page top...
  • Page 159 > Printing from a Computer > Creating an Album Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX A021 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...
  • Page 160 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Creating an Album Selecting the Paper and Layout A022 Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Album from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Cover...
  • Page 161 If you want to change the layout, click Layout..The Change Layout dialog box appears. In the Change Layout dialog box, you can change the layout or select whether to print the date (on 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).
  • Page 162 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Creating an Album Selecting a Photo A023 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. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures).
  • Page 163 The selected image(s) is (are) displayed in the selected image area. You can also select the image(s) you want to print by dragging it (them) into the selected image area. Note To delete an image in the selected image area, select the image you want to delete and click (Delete Imported Image).
  • Page 164 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Creating an Album Editing A024 Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit your album if necessary. Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos...
  • Page 165 C3: Inside the back cover C4: Back cover "C2"/"C3" appears only when the Leave the inside of front cover blank/Leave the inside of back cover blank checkbox is selected in the Cover Options dialog box. Saving Note See Help for details on the Edit screen. Page top...
  • Page 166 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Creating an Album Printing A025 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...
  • Page 167 Click Print. Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
  • Page 168 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars Printing from a Computer > A040 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 Editing Printing...
  • Page 169 Opening Saved Files Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Page top...
  • Page 170 > Printing Calendars > Printing from a Computer > Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX A041 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...
  • Page 171 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Printing from a Computer > Selecting the Paper and Layout A042 Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Calendar from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Start from...
  • Page 172 Note See Help for details on the Page Setup screen. Page top...
  • Page 173 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Printing from a Computer > Selecting a Photo A043 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. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures).
  • Page 174 Note You can correct or enhance the selected image before printing. Correcting and Enhancing Photos See Help for details on the Select Images screen. Page top...
  • Page 175 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Printing from a Computer > Editing A044 Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit the calendar if necessary. Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos...
  • Page 176 See Help for details on the Edit screen. Page top...
  • Page 177 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Printing from a Computer > Printing A045 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...
  • Page 178 Click Print. Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
  • Page 179 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers Printing from a Computer > A050 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 Printing Try This...
  • Page 180 Page top...
  • Page 181 > > Printing from a Computer > Printing Stickers Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX A051 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...
  • Page 182 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Printing Stickers Selecting the Paper and Layout A052 Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Stickers from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Print date...
  • Page 183 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Printing Stickers Selecting a Photo A053 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. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures).
  • Page 184 Note You can correct or enhance the selected image before printing. Correcting and Enhancing Photos See Help for details on the Select Images screen. Page top...
  • Page 185 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Editing Printing from a Computer > Printing Stickers A054 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 Printing Dates on Photos...
  • Page 186 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Printing Stickers Printing A055 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...
  • Page 187 See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
  • Page 188 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout Printing from a Computer > A150 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 Selecting a Photo Editing...
  • Page 189 How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Page top...
  • Page 190 > Printing from a Computer > Printing Layout > Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX A151 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...
  • Page 191 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Printing Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout A152 Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Layout Print from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Print date...
  • Page 192 Page top...
  • Page 193 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Printing Layout Selecting a Photo A153 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. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures).
  • Page 194 Note You can correct or enhance the selected image before printing. Correcting and Enhancing Photos See Help for details on the Select Images screen. Page top...
  • Page 195 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Editing Printing from a Computer > Printing Layout A154 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 Cropping Photos...
  • Page 196 Page top...
  • Page 197 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing Printing from a Computer > Printing Layout A155 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...
  • Page 198 Click Print. Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
  • Page 199 Printing from a Computer > A180 Printing Premium Content Use Easy-PhotoPrint EX to edit and print content downloaded from the Canon website. Important This function is supported under Windows XP or later. Keep these points in mind when using PREMIUM Contents Print.
  • Page 200 Saving Opening Saved Files Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Page top...
  • Page 201 > Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX A181 Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > Solution Menu EX, then click Solution Menu EX. Solution Menu EX starts. Select Photo Print, then click the PREMIUM Contents Print icon.
  • Page 202 In the actual screen, layouts for the selected Contents Type are displayed instead of the gray area shown above. Alternatively, select Canon Web Service of Solution Menu EX and click the PREMIUM Contents Print icon to start Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Important PREMIUM Contents Print is not displayed in Menu of Easy-PhotoPrint EX.
  • Page 203 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Premium Content Printing from a Computer > > Selecting the Paper and Layout A182 Selecting the Paper and Layout Set the following items in the General Settings section of the Page Setup screen. Paper Size Contents Type When Content Other than Calendars is Selected for Contents Type...
  • Page 204 Note You can specify the display style of the days of the week in the Calendar Settings dialog box. To display the Calendar Settings dialog box, click Advanced..Note See Help for details on the Page Setup screen. Page top...
  • Page 205 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Premium Content Printing from a Computer > > Selecting a Photo A183 Selecting a Photo Important The Select Images screen is not displayed depending on the selected content. In that case, skip ."...
  • Page 206 Select the image(s) you want to print and click (Import to Inside Pages). The selected image(s) is (are) displayed in the selected image area. You can also select the image(s) you want to print by dragging it (them) into the selected image area.
  • Page 207 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Premium Content Printing from a Computer > > Editing A184 Editing Important The Edit screen is not displayed depending on the selected content. In that case, skip ahead to " ."...
  • Page 208 The edit information will be discarded if you exit Easy-PhotoPrint EX without saving the edited item. It is recommended that you save the item if you want to edit it again. Saving Note See Help for details on the Edit screen. Page top...
  • Page 209 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Premium Content Printing from a Computer > > Printing A185 Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Note In the actual screen, the content you created is displayed instead of the gray area shown above.
  • Page 210 Click Print. Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
  • Page 211 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing from a Computer > > Correcting and Enhancing Photos A060 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.
  • Page 212 You can also blur the outline of the subjects or remove the base color. Adjusting Images Page top...
  • Page 213 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Auto Photo Fix Function A066 Using the Auto Photo Fix Function This function will automatically analyze the captured scene and apply suitable corrections. Important The Auto Photo Fix function is not available for Photo Print.
  • Page 214 The image appears in Preview. Note If only one image is selected, the thumbnail list does not appear below Preview. Make sure that Auto is selected. Click Auto Photo Fix, then click OK. The entire photo is corrected automatically and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
  • Page 215 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Red-Eye Correction Function A061 Using the Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes caused by a camera flash. You can perform the Red-Eye Correction function either automatically or manually.
  • Page 216 Auto Correction Make sure that Auto is selected. Click Red-Eye Correction. Click OK. Red eyes are corrected and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. 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...
  • Page 217 Red eye is corrected and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Click (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that you can compare and check the result. Click Undo to undo the preceding correction operation.
  • Page 218 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Face Brightener Function A062 Using the Face Brightener Function You can brighten dark faces caused by bright background. Note You can brighten dark photos caused by bright background automatically by selecting Auto Photo Fix.
  • Page 219 Click Manual, then click Correct/Enhance. Click Face Brightener. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Face Brightener. Move the cursor over the image. The shape of the cursor changes to (Cross). Drag to select the area you want to correct, then click OK that appears over the image.
  • Page 220 Important The corrections will be lost if you exit before saving corrected images. Page top...
  • Page 221 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Face Sharpener Function A063 Using the Face Sharpener Function You can sharpen out-of-focus faces in a photo. You can perform the Face Sharpener function either automatically or manually. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images).
  • Page 222 Click Face Sharpener. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Face Sharpener. Click OK. The face is sharpened and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Click (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that you can compare and check the result.
  • Page 223 (Correction/ The facial area in and around the selected area is sharpened and the Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note You can also drag to rotate the selected area. Click (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that you can compare and check the result.
  • Page 224 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function A064 Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function You can enhance skin beautifully by removing blemishes and wrinkles. You can perform the Digital Face Smoothing function either automatically or manually.
  • Page 225 Click Digital Face Smoothing. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Digital Face Smoothing. Click OK. Skin is enhanced beautifully and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Click (Compare) to display the images before and after the enhancement side by side so that you can compare and check the result.
  • Page 226 Skin in and around the selected area is enhanced beautifully and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note You can also drag to rotate the selected area. Click (Compare) to display the images before and after the enhancement side by side so that you can compare and check the result.
  • Page 227 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Blemish Remover Function A065 Using the Blemish Remover Function You can remove moles. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images).
  • Page 228 Note (Cross). Move the cursor over the image. The shape of the cursor changes to 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.
  • Page 229 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Adjusting Images A067 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).
  • Page 230 Contrast Sharpness Blur Show-through Removal Note Click (Compare) to display the images before and after the adjustment side by side so that you can compare and check the result. Click Advanced to make fine adjustments to the image brightness and color tone. See " Advanced "...
  • Page 231 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Correct/Enhance Images Window A068 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.
  • Page 232 Auto Photo Fix Applies automatic corrections suitable for photos. Important The Auto Photo Fix function is not available for Photo Print. Photo Print allows you to automatically apply suitable corrections to all photos when printing, by selecting Enable Auto Photo Fix in Color correction for printing on the Advanced tab of the Preferences dialog box. To display the Preferences dialog box, click (Settings) in the Layout/Print screen or select Preferences...
  • Page 233 Automatically corrects/enhances all images displayed in the thumbnail list. Applies the selected effect to the selected image or all images. Reset Selected Image Cancels all corrections and enhancements applied to the selected image. Save Selected Image Saves the corrected/enhanced image (the selected one). Save All Corrected Images Saves all the corrected/enhanced images displayed in the thumbnail list.
  • Page 234 Removes show-through of text from the reverse side or removes the base color. Adjust the show- through level to prevent text on the reverse side of thin document or the base color of the document from appearing on the image. Move the slider to the right to increase the show-through removal effect.
  • Page 235 color tone are adjusted in the Advanced Adjustment dialog box. Defaults Resets each adjustment (brightness, contrast, sharpness, blur, and show-through removal). Reset Selected Image Cancels all corrections, enhancements and adjustments applied to the selected image. Save Selected Image Saves the corrected/enhanced/adjusted image (the selected one). Save All Corrected Images Saves all the corrected/enhanced/adjusted images displayed in the thumbnail list.
  • Page 236 Removes moles in the selected area. Applies the selected effect to the specified area. Undo Cancels the latest correction/enhancement. Reset Selected Image Cancels all corrections, enhancements and adjustments applied to the selected image. Save Selected Image Saves the corrected/enhanced/adjusted image (the selected one). Save All Corrected Images Saves all the corrected/enhanced/adjusted images displayed in the thumbnail list.
  • Page 237 This function is supported under Windows XP or later. However, it is not supported under the 64-bit editions of Windows XP. This function is not available when ZoomBrowser EX Ver.6.5 or later (supplied with Canon digital cameras supporting MOV format video recording) is not installed.
  • Page 238 Note Only MOV format videos recorded with Canon digital cameras are displayed. The selected video plays. Select the video from which you want to capture still images and click OK. The selected video plays in Preview of the Video Frame Capture window.
  • Page 239 Display the Auto Frame Capture Settings area, then use (Set start time/Set end time) in the Preview area to specify the time range. In the Auto Frame Capture Settings area, select a capture method and click Capture. You can correct the captured still images in the Correct Captured Frames window. To display the Correct Captured Frames window, select the image(s) you want to correct in the Captured frame(s) area, then click (Correct image).
  • Page 240 This function is supported under Windows XP or later. However, it is not supported under the 64-bit editions of Windows XP. This function is not available when ZoomBrowser EX Ver.6.5 or later (supplied with Canon digital cameras supporting MOV format video recording) is not installed.
  • Page 241 Print Area You can print the captured still images. Note This function is available only when the Movie Print window is displayed via Solution Menu EX. Media Type Displays the media type specified in the Print Settings dialog box. Page Size Displays the paper size specified in the Print Settings dialog box.
  • Page 242 Select Video Displays the Select Video dialog box. Select a folder, then select the video from which you want to capture still images. Save Saves the still images selected in the Captured frame(s) area. Exit Click to close the Video Frame Capture/Movie Print window. (2) Preview Area The video selected in the Select Video dialog box appears in Preview.
  • Page 243 When you select an image, a checkmark appears in its checkbox. (Clear all check-marks) Cancels all image selections in the Captured frame(s) area. (Correct image) Displays the Correct Captured Frames window in which you can correct all the images selected in the Captured frame(s) area.
  • Page 244 (2) Toolbar (Reduce/Enlarge frame) Reduces or enlarges the displayed image. (Whole frame) Displays the entire image in Preview. (Compare) Displays the Compare Captured Frames window. You can compare the images before and after the correction side by side. The image before the correction is displayed on the left, and the image after the correction is displayed on the right of the window.
  • Page 245 Please also check terms of service in the photo sharing site before using the work of others. Canon is not responsible for the any copyright problems by using this function. This function is supported under Windows XP or later.
  • Page 246 (Add Image). When you click (Import photos from photo sharing sites), a message about created works and personality rights appear. To hide the message, select the Do not show this message again checkbox. "Import Photos from Photo Sharing Sites Window "...
  • Page 247 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Downloading Images from Photo Sharing Sites > Import Photos from Photo Sharing Sites Window A171 Import Photos from Photo Sharing Sites Window In this window, you can search for images on photo sharing sites on the Internet and download the images you want to print.
  • Page 248 Sort by Select how to sort the search results in the Thumbnail window. Select Popularity or Date. You cannot change the setting after a search. Number of Results per Page Select the number of images displayed in the Thumbnail window, from 10, 20 and 30. You cannot change the setting after a search.
  • Page 249 Commercial work along with your creation. Share Alike (CC - You may not use the work for commercial purposes. license) - Even if your creation is built upon the work of others, you must apply the same conditions to it as those set out for the original work by the licensor.
  • Page 250 thumbnail. To select an image, click the thumbnail or checkbox. Important Due to limitations of photo sharing sites, if the search results exceed 4,000 images, the same images as those displayed in the page containing the 4,001st image will be displayed in all the subsequent pages.
  • Page 251 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Printing from a Computer > A200 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"...
  • Page 252 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Printing from a Computer > > How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? A095 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 well.
  • Page 253 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Printing from a Computer > > Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? A096 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.
  • Page 254 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Printing from a Computer > > How Do I Print with Even Margins? A097 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.
  • Page 255 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Printing from a Computer > > What Is "C1" or "C4"? A098 What Is "C1" or "C4"? When an album is printed, labels such as "C1" and "C4" are printed as page numbers. The "C1"...
  • Page 256 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings Printing from a Computer > A101 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 Photo Information...
  • Page 257 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing from a Computer > Printing Vivid Photos A071 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.
  • Page 258 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing from a Computer > Reducing Photo Noise A072 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.
  • Page 259 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing from a Computer > Cropping Photos (Photo Print) A073 Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Cropping a photo is the act of removing the unnecessary portions of the photo by selecting the necessary portions.
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  • Page 261 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing from a Computer > Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) A074 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.
  • Page 262 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing from a Computer > Printing Multiple Photos on One Page A076 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. Note See the following section for details on how to select photos.
  • Page 263 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing from a Computer > Printing an Index A077 Printing an Index You can print an index of selected photos. An index print shows the thumbnails of the photos in one page.
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  • Page 265 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing from a Computer > Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print) A078 Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print) You can print a variety of ID photos. Important The photo may not qualify as an official ID photo depending on its use.
  • Page 266 To display the Preferences dialog box, click (Settings) or select Preferences... from the File menu. ID photos can only be printed on 4"x6" 10x15cm paper. Page top...
  • Page 267 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing from a Computer > Printing Photo Information A079 Printing Photo Information You can print the photo and the Exif information side by side. To print them, select Letter 8.5"x11" or A4 for Paper Size in the Select Paper screen, and select Captured Info from the layouts in the Layout/Print screen.
  • Page 268 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing from a Computer > Saving Photos A092 Saving Photos You can save edited photos. The information of cropping and layout can be saved. Click Save in the Layout/Print screen. When the Save As dialog box appears, specify the save location and file name, then click Save.
  • Page 269 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing from a Computer > Opening Saved Files A093 Opening Saved Files You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Click Library from Menu. The Open dialog box appears. You can check files created and saved with Easy-PhotoPrint EX in icon view (only for Windows 7/ Windows Vista) or thumbnail view.
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  • Page 271: Other Settings

    Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing from a Computer > > Other Settings A102 Other Settings Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos Framing Photos Printing Dates on Photos Attaching Comments to Photos...
  • Page 272 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Changing Layout A080 Changing Layout You can change the layout of each page separately. Important For PREMIUM Contents Print, you cannot change the layouts. Select the page you want to change the layout of in the Edit screen, then click (Change Layout).
  • Page 273 Calendar Important The layouts of all pages are changed to the selected layout. All images that do not fit in the new layout will be collected on the last page. Note The layouts that can be selected may vary depending on the Paper Size and Orientation. Layout Print Important If the new layout has a different number of frames per page from the current layout, the following will...
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  • Page 275 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Changing Background A081 Changing Background You can change the background of each page. Important You cannot change the background of the Stickers, Layout Print and PREMIUM Contents Print. Click Background...
  • Page 276 Select from samples will be displayed only if Album has been selected. Various backgrounds are available on our website besides those saved in the application. Click Search backgrounds... to access the Canon website from which you can download additional materials for free.
  • Page 277 Note See Help for details on how to set the background in the Change Background dialog box. Page top...
  • Page 278 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Other Settings > Adding Photos A082 Adding Photos You can add images to pages. Select the page you want to add photos to in the Edit screen, then click (Add Image).
  • Page 279 Note In the Add Image dialog box, you can select all images at one time or change the display size and order of the thumbnails. See Help for details. Page top...
  • Page 280 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Swapping Positions of Photos A083 Swapping Positions of Photos You can swap the positions of images. Click (Swap Image Positions) in the Edit screen. Note The screen(s) for Album printing is (are) used as example(s) in the following descriptions.
  • Page 281 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Replacing Photos A084 Replacing Photos You can replace an image with another image. Select the image you want to replace in the Edit screen, then click (Replace Selected Image).
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  • Page 283 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos A085 Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos You can adjust the position, angle and size of images. Important For PREMIUM Contents Print using premium content images, this function may not be available depending on the selected image.
  • Page 284 For PREMIUM Contents Print, you cannot use (Free Rotate). See Help for details on the position and size of images. Page top...
  • Page 285 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Cropping Photos A086 Cropping Photos Cropping an image is the act of removing the unnecessary portions of the image by selecting the necessary portions.
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  • Page 287 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Framing Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Photos A087 Framing Photos You can add frames to images. Important You cannot add frames to images in Stickers, Layout Print and PREMIUM Contents Print. Select the image you want to frame in the Edit screen and click (Edit Image) or double-click the image.
  • Page 288 Various frames are available on our website besides those saved in the application. Click Search frames... to access the Canon website from which you can download additional materials for free. Internet connection is required to access the website. Internet connection fees apply.
  • Page 289 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Dates on Photos A088 Printing Dates on Photos You can print dates on images. Important For PREMIUM Contents Print, you cannot print dates. Select the image you want to print the date on in the Edit screen and click (Edit Image) or double- click the image.
  • Page 290 Note The date is displayed in the short date format (mm/dd/yyyy, etc.) specified in your operating system. See Help for details on setting dates. Page top...
  • Page 291 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Attaching Comments to Photos A089 Attaching Comments to Photos You can attach comments to images and display them in your album. The photo name, shooting date and comments are displayed (from top to bottom) in a comment box.
  • Page 292 Select the Show comment box checkbox. Select the checkboxes of the items you want to display, and enter comments. Set the size and color of font, and position of the comments, etc., then click OK. Note See Help for details on comments. Page top...
  • Page 293 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Other Settings > Adding Text to Photos A090 Adding Text to Photos You can add text to photos. Important For PREMIUM Contents Print, you cannot enter text in the following cases. There is no text box in the selected layout.
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  • Page 295 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Other Settings > Saving A091 Saving You can save edited items. Click Save in the Edit or Print Settings screen. Note The screen(s) for Album printing is (are) used as example(s) in the following descriptions. The screen(s) may vary depending on what you create.
  • Page 296 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Setting Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Holidays A099 Setting Holidays You can add holidays to your calendar. Click Set Holidays... in the Page Setup screen of Calendar, or click (Setup Period/Holiday) in the Edit screen and click Set Holidays...
  • Page 297 Enter the name in Holiday Name and specify the date. Select the Set as Holiday checkbox to display that day as a holiday in your calendar. Note See Help for details on each dialog box. Page top...
  • Page 298 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Setting Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Calendar Display A100 Setting Calendar Display You can customize the calendar display (fonts, lines, colors, position, size, etc.). Click Settings... in the Page Setup screen of Calendar, or select a calendar in the Edit screen and click (Setup Calendar) to display the Calendar Settings dialog box.
  • Page 299 Advanced Guide > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > > Opening Printing from a Computer > Other Settings Saved Files A103 Opening Saved Files You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Click Library from Menu. The Open dialog box appears. You can check files created and saved with Easy-PhotoPrint EX in icon view (only for Windows 7/ Windows Vista) or thumbnail view.
  • Page 300 Editing Layout Print Note Easy-PhotoPrint EX supports the following file formats (extensions). - Easy-PhotoPrint EX Album file (.el1) - Easy-PhotoPrint EX Stickers file (.el2) - Easy-PhotoPrint EX Calendar file (.el4) - Easy-PhotoPrint EX Layout file (.el5) - Easy-PhotoPrint EX PREMIUM Contents file (.el7) You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX with the following methods, besides from Library in Menu.
  • Page 301 Advanced Guide > > Printing with Other Application Software Printing from a Computer Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Overview of the Printer Driver Page top...
  • Page 302 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software Printing from a Computer > > Various Printing Methods Various Printing Methods Printing with Easy Setup Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Stapling Margin Execute Borderless Printing Fit-to-Page Printing Scaled Printing...
  • Page 303 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Printing with Easy Setup P000 Printing with Easy Setup The simple setup procedure for carrying out appropriate printing on this machine, is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Select a frequently used profile...
  • Page 304 Quick Setup, Main, Page Setup, and Effects tabs are saved, and you can print with the same settings from the next time as well. (Effects tab cannot be used when the XPS printer driver is used.) Click Save... to register the specified settings. For instructions on registering settings, see " Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile ."...
  • Page 305 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Setting a Page Size and Orientation P400 Setting a Page Size and Orientation The paper size and orientation are essentially determined by the application. When the page size and orientation set for Page Size and Orientation on the Page Setup tab are same as those set with the application, you do not need to select them on the Page Setup tab.
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  • Page 307 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order P001 Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order The procedure for specifying the number of copies and printing order is as follows: You can also set the number of copies on the Quick Setup tab.
  • Page 308 : Print from Last Page: /Collate : Print from Last Page: /Collate Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the specified number of copies will be printed with the specified printing order. Important When the application software that you used to create the document has the same function, give priority to the printer driver settings.
  • Page 309 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Setting the Stapling Margin P002 Setting the Stapling Margin The procedure for setting the staple side and the margin width is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Specify the side to be stapled...
  • Page 310 Note The printer automatically reduces the print area depending on the staple position margin. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified staple side and margin width. Important Staple Side and Specify Margin...
  • Page 311 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Execute Borderless Printing P003 Execute Borderless Printing The borderless printing function allows you to print data without any margin by enlarging the data so that it extends slightly off the paper.
  • Page 312 Check the paper size Check the Page Size list. When you want to change, select another page size from the list. The list displays only sizes that can be used for borderless printing. Adjust the amount of extension from the paper If necessary, adjust the amount of extension using the Amount of Extension slider.
  • Page 313 border before printing. Page top...
  • Page 314 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > > Fit- Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods to-Page Printing P004 Fit-to-Page Printing The procedure for printing a document that is automatically enlarged or reduced to fit the page size to be used is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window...
  • Page 315 The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be enlarged or reduced to fit to the page size. Page top...
  • Page 316 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Scaled Printing P005 Scaled Printing The procedure for printing a document with pages enlarged or reduced is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Set scaled printing Select Scaled from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab.
  • Page 317 Specify a scaling factor Directly type in a value into the Scaling box. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be printed with the specified scale. Important When the application software which you created the original has the scaled printing function, configure the settings on your application software.
  • Page 318 Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document. Page top...
  • Page 319 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Page Layout Printing P006 Page Layout Printing The page layout printing function allows you to print more than one page image on a single sheet of paper.
  • Page 320 Pages To change the number of pages to be printed on a single sheet of paper, select the number of pages from the list. You can also set 2-Page Print or 4-Page Print on the Quick Setup tab. Page Order To change the page arrangement order, select an icon from the list to change the page placement order.
  • Page 321 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Poster Printing P401 Poster Printing The poster printing function allows you to enlarge image data, divide it into several pages, and print these pages on separate sheets of paper.
  • Page 322 Set the number of image divisions and the pages to be printed If necessary, click Specify..., specify the following settings in the Poster Printing dialog box, and then click OK. Image Divisions Select the number of divisions (vertical x horizontal). As the number of divisions increases, the number of sheets used for printing increases, allowing you to create a larger poster.
  • Page 323 Note Click the deleted pages to display them again. Right-click the settings preview to select Print all pages or Delete all pages. Complete the setup After completing the page selection, click OK. When you execute print, only specified pages will be printed. Important When Poster is selected, the Duplex Printing, Staple Side and Print from Last Page appear grayed out and are unavailable.
  • Page 324 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Booklet Printing P402 Booklet Printing The booklet printing function allows you to print data for a booklet. Data is printed on both sides of the paper.
  • Page 325 Margin for stapling Select which side should the stapling margin be on when the booklet is completed. Insert blank page To leave one side of a sheet blank, check the check box, and select the page to be left blank. Margin Enter the margin width.
  • Page 326 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Duplex Printing P007 Duplex Printing The procedure for printing data on both sides of a sheet of paper is as follows: You can also set duplex printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab. Performing Automatic Duplex Printing You can perform the duplex printing without having to turn over the paper.
  • Page 327 Use normal-size printing Print without reducing the page. Use reduced printing Reduce the page slightly during printing. Specify the side to be stapled The machine analyzes the Orientation and Page Layout settings, and automatically selects the best Staple Side. When you want to change the setting, select another value from the list. Set the margin width If necessary, click Specify Margin...
  • Page 328 Select Normal-size (or Fit-to-Page, Scaled or Page Layout) from the Page Layout list. Specify the side to be stapled The machine analyzes the Orientation and Page Layout settings, and automatically selects the best Staple Side. When you want to change the setting, select another value from the list. Set the margin width If necessary, click Specify Margin...
  • Page 329 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Stamp/Background Printing P403 Stamp/Background Printing Stamp or Background may be unavailable when certain printer drivers are used. The Stamp function allows you to print a stamp text or a bitmap over or behind document data. It also allows you to print date, time and user name.
  • Page 330 With the XPS printer driver, the Stamp/Background... button has become the Stamp... button and only the stamp function can be used. Select a stamp Check the Stamp check box, and select the stamp to be used from the list. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the Page Setup tab. Set the stamp details If necessary, specify the following settings, and then click OK.
  • Page 331 Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified background. Important When Borderless is selected, the Stamp/Background... (Stamp...) button appears grayed out and is unavailable. Note The stamp and background are not printed on blank sheets inserted with the Insert blank page function of booklet printing.
  • Page 332 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Stamp/Background Printing > Registering a Stamp P404 Registering a Stamp This feature may be unavailable when certain printer drivers are used. You can create and register a new stamp. You can also change and register some of the settings of an existing stamp.
  • Page 333 Click Define Stamp... The Stamp Settings dialog box opens. Configure the stamp while viewing the preview window Stamp tab Select Text, Bitmap, or Date/Time/User Name that matches your purpose for Stamp Type. For Text registration, the characters must already be entered in Stamp Text. If necessary, change the TrueType Font, Style, Size, and Outline settings.
  • Page 334 Check the Stamp check box in the Stamp/Background (Stamp) dialog box, and then select the title of the stamp to be changed from the Stamp list. Click Define Stamp... The Stamp Settings dialog box opens. Configure the stamp while viewing the preview window Overwrite save the stamp Click Save overwrite on the Save settings tab.
  • Page 335 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Stamp/Background Printing > Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background P405 Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background This feature may be unavailable when certain printer drivers are used.
  • Page 336 and Background cannot be used. Click Select Background... The Background Settings dialog box opens. Select the image data to be registered to the background Click Select File..Select the target bitmap file (.bmp), and then click Open. Specify the following settings while viewing the preview window Layout Method Select how the background image data is to be placed.
  • Page 337 Save the background Click Save overwrite on the Save settings tab. When you want to save the background with a different title, enter a new title in the Title box and click Save. Click OK when the confirmation message appears. Complete the setup Click OK.
  • Page 338 P406 Printing an Envelope If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information. For details on how to load an envelope into the machine, refer to "Loading Paper" in the manual: Basic Guide.
  • Page 339 To hide the guide messages, check the Do not show this message again. check box. To show the guide again, click the View Printer Status... button on the Maintenance tab, and start the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Then click Envelope Printing from Display Guide Message of the Option menu, and change the setting to on.
  • Page 340 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose P008 Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose In this machine, there are two paper sources, a rear tray and a cassette. You can facilitate printing by selecting a paper source setting that matches your print conditions or purpose.
  • Page 341 When printing a large volume of data, load plain paper of the same size in both the rear tray and the cassette. The printer then automatically switches the paper source when paper runs out in one paper source, thus reducing the work of reloading paper. Important Continuous Autofeed is unavailable when paper other than Plain Paper is selected for Media Type.
  • Page 342 P009 Displaying the Print Results before Printing If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information. You can display and check the print result before printing.
  • Page 343 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Printing from a Computer > Various Printing Methods > Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) P010 Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) You can specify the height and width of paper when its size cannot be selected from the Page Size. Such a paper size is called "custom size."...
  • Page 344 Set the custom paper size Specify Units, and enter the Width and Height of the paper to be used. Then click OK. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified paper size. Page top...
  • Page 345 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Specifying Color Correction Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data...
  • Page 346 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method P011 Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method You can individually set the combined representation method for the print quality level and the halftoning method.
  • Page 347 Setting the print quality and halftone expression method Move the Quality slider to select the quality level. Select the expression method in Halftoning and click OK. Note Halftones refer to color shades between the darkest color and the brightest color. The printer replaces the color shades with a collection of small dots to express the halftones.
  • Page 348 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Printing a Color Document in Monochrome P012 Printing a Color Document in Monochrome The procedure for printing a color document in monochrome is as follows: You can also set a grayscale printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab.
  • Page 349 Note During Grayscale Printing, color inks may be used as well as black ink. Page top...
  • Page 350 You can specify the color correction method suited to the type of document to be printed. Normally, the printer driver adjusts the colors by using Canon Digital Photo Color so that data is printed with color tints that most people prefer. This method is suitable for printing sRGB data.
  • Page 351 Driver Matching By using Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer. Driver Matching is the default setting for color correction. ICM/ICC Profile Matching Adjusts the colors by using an ICC profile when printing.
  • Page 352 Describes the procedure for printing sRGB data by using the color correction function of the printer driver. To print using Canon Digital Photo Color The printer prints data with color tints that most people prefer, reproducing colors of the original image data and producing three-dimensional effects and high, sharp contrasts.
  • Page 353 You can specify the color correction function of the printer driver to print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer through the use of Canon Digital Photo Color. When printing from an application software that can identify ICC profiles and allows you to specify them, use a printing ICC profile in the application software, and select settings for color management.
  • Page 354 Set the other items If necessary, click Color Adjustment tab, and adjust the color balance (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) and adjust Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast settings, and then click OK. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the printer driver adjusts the colors when printing the data. Related Topics Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Specifying Color Correction...
  • Page 355 ICC profile and a printing ICC profile in the image data. Even if you print using a printing ICC profile that you created yourself or one for special Canon paper from your application software, be sure to select color management items from your application software.
  • Page 356 Select color correction Click Matching tab, and select None for Color Correction. Set the other items If necessary, click Color Adjustment tab, and adjust the color balance (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) and adjust Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast settings, and then click OK. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab.
  • Page 357 Select the print quality For Print Quality, select High, Standard, or Fast according to your purpose. Select the manual color adjustment Select Manual for Color/Intensity, and click Set..Manual Color Adjustment dialog box opens. Select color correction Click Matching tab, and select ICM or ICC Profile Matching for Color Correction. Select the input profile Select an Input Profile that matches the color space of the image data.
  • Page 358 Select Adobe RGB (1998). Important When the application software specifies an input profile, the input profile setting of the printer driver becomes invalid. When no input ICC profiles are installed on your computer, Adobe RGB (1998) will not be displayed. You can install ICC profiles from the Setup CD-ROM that accompanies the machine. Select the rendering intent Select the coloring adjustment method in Rendering Intent.
  • Page 359 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Color Balance P017 Adjusting Color Balance You can adjust the color tints when printing. Since this function adjusts color balance of the output by changing the ink ratios of each color, it changes the total color balance of the document.
  • Page 360 Adjust color balance There are individual sliders for Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Each color becomes stronger when the corresponding slider is moved to the right, and becomes weaker when the corresponding slider is moved to the left. For example, when cyan becomes weaker, the color red becomes stronger. You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider.
  • Page 361: Adjusting Brightness

    Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Brightness P018 Adjusting Brightness You can change the brightness of the overall image data during printing. This function does not change pure white or pure black but it changes the brightness of the intermediate colors.
  • Page 362 Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the data is printed at the specified brightness. Related Topics Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Page top...
  • Page 363 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Intensity P019 Adjusting Intensity You can dilute (brighten) or intensify (darken) the colors of the overall image data during printing. The following sample shows the case when the intensity is increased so that all colors become more intense when the image data is printed.
  • Page 364 Important Adjust the slider gradually. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image data is printed with the adjusted intensity. Related Topics Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness...
  • Page 365: Adjusting Contrast

    Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Contrast P020 Adjusting Contrast You can adjust the image contrast during printing. To make the differences between the light and dark portions of images greater and more distinct, increase the contrast.
  • Page 366 After adjusting each color, click OK. Important Adjust the slider gradually. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image is printed with the adjusted contrast. Related Topics Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness...
  • Page 367 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Simulating an Illustration P021 Simulating an Illustration This feature is unavailable when the XPS printer driver is used. With the Simulate Illustration function, you can print full-color or 256-color image data so that it looks like a hand-drawn illustration.
  • Page 368 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Representing Image Data with a Single Color P022 Representing Image Data with a Single Color This feature is unavailable when the XPS printer driver is used. With the Monochrome Effects function, you can benefit from coloring effects such as changing a photograph to a sepia tone image.
  • Page 369 Important When the Grayscale Printing check box on the Main tab is checked, Monochrome Effects appears grayed out and is unavailable. Page top...
  • Page 370 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors P023 Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors This feature is unavailable when the XPS printer driver is used. The Vivid Photo function allows you to print image data with vivid colors.
  • Page 371 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Smoothing Jagged Outlines P407 Smoothing Jagged Outlines This feature is unavailable when the XPS printer driver is used. The Image Optimizer function reduces the jagged outlines that are produced when photos and graphics are enlarged with your application.
  • Page 372 It may take longer to complete printing when the image optimizer is used. Page top...
  • Page 373 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration P408 Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration This feature is unavailable when the XPS printer driver is used. The Photo Optimizer PRO function corrects colors of digital camera images or scanned images.
  • Page 374 Click OK. When you execute print, the printer corrects the photo coloring and prints out the photos. Important Photo Optimizer PRO does not function when: Background is set in the Stamp/Background dialog box on the Page Setup tab. Define Stamp... is selected in the Stamp/Background dialog box on the Page Setup tab, and the bitmapped stamp is configured.
  • Page 375 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Reducing Photo Noise P024 Reducing Photo Noise This feature is unavailable when the XPS printer driver is used. With the Photo Noise Reduction function, you can reduce the digital camera noise and improve the image quality of the digital print.
  • Page 376 Note It is recommended to select Normal for most cases. Select Strong if you have selected Normal and the noise still bothers you. Depending on application software or resolution of image data, effects of digital camera noise reduction may not be obvious. When this function is used for other than photos taken by digital cameras, image may be distorted.
  • Page 377 > Overview of the Printer Driver Printing from a Computer > Overview of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Operations Canon IJ Printer Driver XPS Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Maintenance Tab Canon IJ Status Monitor...
  • Page 378 Printing an Envelope Switching the Paper Source to Match the Overview of the Printer Driver Purpose Canon IJ Printer Driver Displaying the Print Results before Printing XPS Printer Driver Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window...
  • Page 379 P025 Canon IJ Printer Driver The Canon IJ printer driver is software that is installed on your computer for printing data on this machine. The Canon IJ printer driver converts the print data created by your Windows application into data that your printer can understand, and sends the converted data to the printer.
  • Page 380 > Overview of the Printer Driver Printing from a Computer > > Canon IJ Printer Driver > XPS Printer Driver P416 XPS Printer Driver The following two printer drivers can be installed on Windows Vista SP1 or later: IJ printer driver XPS printer driver The XPS printer driver is suited to print from an application that supports XPS printing.
  • Page 381 Overview of the Printer Driver Printing from a Computer > > Canon IJ Printer Driver > How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window P409 How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start menu of the Windows.
  • Page 382 Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver Printing from a Computer > > Canon IJ Printer Driver > Maintenance Tab P410 Maintenance Tab The Maintenance tab allows you to perform machine maintenance or change the settings of the machine.
  • Page 383 When Errors Occur The Canon IJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed if an error occurs (e.g., if the printer runs out of paper or if the ink is low). In such cases, take the appropriate action as described.
  • Page 384 P412 Canon IJ Preview The Canon IJ Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed. The preview reflects the information that is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages.
  • Page 385 Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Copying Using Useful Copy Functions Printing Photographs Easily from a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive (Photo) Using Fun Photo Printing Functions Using the Slide Show Function Printing Documents (PDF File) Printing Photo from Printed Photo (Photo reprint) Using Photo Reprinting Functions...
  • Page 386 Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying Copying Making Copies Setting Items Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Displaying the Preview Screen Page top...
  • Page 387 Advanced Guide > > > Making Copies Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Copying U031 Making Copies This section describes the procedure to copy with Standard copy. For the basic procedure to make copies, refer also to Copying Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 388 By pressing the right Function button, the print settings screen is displayed. On the print settings screen, you can change the settings of page size, media type, and print quality and so on. Setting Items 5. Preview By pressing the center Function button, you can preview an image of the printout on the preview screen.
  • Page 389 Advanced Guide > > > Setting Items Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Copying U032 Setting Items When the Copy standby screen is displayed, press the right Function button to change the copy settings such as page size, media type, and print quality. Use the button to change the setting item, and the button to change the setting.
  • Page 390 adjustment will be valid again. Page size Select the page size of the loaded paper. Type (Media type) Select the media type of the loaded paper. Print qlty (Print quality) Adjust print quality according to the original. Important If you use Fast with Type set to Plain paper and the quality is not as good as expected, select Standard or High for Print qlty and try copying again.
  • Page 391 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Copying > Reducing or Enlarging a Copy U033 Reducing or Enlarging a Copy You can not only change the magnification optionally on the Copy standby screen but also select the preset-ratio copying or fit-to-page copying.
  • Page 392 Note 400% MAX (maximum copy ratio) and 25% MIN (minimum copy ratio) are selectable. If you make a copy at the same size as the original, select SameMagnification. Page top...
  • Page 393 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Copying > Displaying the Preview Screen U035 Displaying the Preview Screen Pressing the center Function button in the Copy standby screen allows you to preview an image of the printout on the preview screen.
  • Page 394 Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Useful Copy Functions Using Useful Copy Functions How to Select a Useful Copy Menu Copying onto Both Sides of the Paper (Two-sided 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-1 copy) Copying without Borders (Borderless copy) Copying Thick Originals Such as Books (Frame erase copy)
  • Page 395 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Using Useful Copy Functions > How to Select a Useful Copy Menu U036 How to Select a Useful Copy Menu This section describes the procedure to select the copy menu. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 396 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Using Useful Copy Functions > Copying onto Both Sides of the Paper (Two-sided copy) U038 Copying onto Both Sides of the Paper (Two-sided copy) You can copy two original pages onto the both sides of a single sheet of paper. (A) Long-side stapling (B) Short-side stapling Display the Copy menu screen.
  • Page 397 Remove the original of front side (the first sheet) from the Platen Glass, then load the original of back side (the second sheet) on the Platen Glass. Press the OK button. The machine starts scanning the original of back side (the second sheet) and copying. Note This copy menu can be used in combination with 2-on-1 copy or 4-on-1 copy.
  • Page 398 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Using Useful Copy Functions > Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (2-on-1 copy) U040 Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (2-on-1 copy) You can copy two original pages (A) (B) onto a single sheet of paper (C) by reducing each image.
  • Page 399 Remove the first sheet of original from the Platen Glass, then load the second sheet of original on the Platen Glass. Press the OK button. The machine starts scanning the second sheet of original and copying. Note This copy menu can be used in combination with Two-sided copy. If you use this copy menu in combination, you can copy four original pages on one sheet of paper.
  • Page 400 Advanced Guide > > > Copying Four Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Using Useful Copy Functions Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (4-on-1 copy) U041 Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (4-on-1 copy) You can copy four original pages onto a single sheet of paper by reducing each image.
  • Page 401 Remove the first sheet of original from the Platen Glass, then load the second sheet of original on the Platen Glass. Press the OK button. The machine starts scanning the second sheet of original. After scanning is complete, the Document setting screen is displayed. Note If you press the left Function button, the first sheet of original and second sheet are copied.
  • Page 402 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Using Useful Copy Functions > Copying without Borders (Borderless copy) U039 Copying without Borders (Borderless copy) You can copy images so that they fill the entire page without borders. Display the Copy menu screen.
  • Page 403 Advanced Guide > > > Copying Thick Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Using Useful Copy Functions Originals Such as Books (Frame erase copy) U043 Copying Thick Originals Such as Books (Frame erase copy) When copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black margins around the image and gutter shadows.
  • Page 404 Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Photographs Easily from a Memory Card/ USB Flash Drive (Photo) Printing Photographs Easily from a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive (Photo) Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive Viewing and Printing Photos (Select photo print) Printing All Photos Saved on a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive (Print all photos) Setting Items...
  • Page 405 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photographs Easily from a Memory Card/ USB Flash Drive (Photo) > Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive U001 Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive You can print the photograph saved on the memory card or USB flash drive.
  • Page 406 the desired photo. How to use the Slide Show Function Use the button to select the print menu or the useful function, then press the button. Select the print menu or the useful function that you want to use, then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 407 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photographs Easily from a Memory Card/ USB Flash Drive (Photo) > Viewing and Printing Photos (Select photo print) U117 Viewing and Printing Photos (Select photo print) You can view each photo from the memory card or USB flash drive on the LCD and print the desired photo.
  • Page 408 1. Number of copies Specify by using the + or - button. 2. Selection photo Select the photo you want to print by using the button. 3. Print settings By pressing the right Function button, the print settings confirmation screen is displayed. On the print settings confirmation screen, you can change the settings of page size, media type, and print quality and so on.
  • Page 409 Note This queue print function can be used in Select photo print (Photo). Press the right Function button when the print progress screen is displayed. The photo selection screen is displayed. Note While the photo selection screen is displayed, the machine starts the print queue. Select the photo you want to print and specify the number of copies for each photo.
  • Page 410 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photographs Easily from a Memory Card/ USB Flash Drive (Photo) > Printing All Photos Saved on a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive (Print all photos) U011 Printing All Photos Saved on a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive (Print all photos) You can print all photos saved on the memory card or USB flash drive.
  • Page 411 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photographs Easily from a Memory Card/ USB Flash Drive (Photo) > Setting Items U002 Setting Items You can specify the setting of page size, media type, and print quality and so on to print the photos saved on the memory card or USB flash drive.
  • Page 412 You can specify the following setting items. Use the button to change the setting item and the button to change the setting on the LCD. Note Depending on the print menu, some setting items cannot be selected. This section describes the setting items in Select photo print. The setting item cannot be selected is displayed grayed out or not displayed.
  • Page 413 eyes may be corrected. Print date Activates/deactivates to print the shooting date on a photo. Note The shooting date is printed according to the settings of Date display format in Device user settings under Device settings under Setup. Device user settings Print file no.
  • Page 414 Color balance Adjust color balance. For example, you can increase red or yellow to adjust the skin tone. Effect Applies special effects to the photo, such as printing in sepia tones or with a sketch illustration like effect. Page top...
  • Page 415 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photographs Easily from a Memory Card/ USB Flash Drive (Photo) > Using Useful Display Functions U014 Using Useful Display Functions In Select photo print of Photo or in some print menu of Fun photo print, you can change the method to display the photos saved on the memory card or USB flash drive.
  • Page 416 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photographs Easily from a Memory Card/ USB Flash Drive (Photo) > Using Useful Display Functions > Printing a Specified Area (Trimming mode) U015 Printing a Specified Area (Trimming mode) You can edit images displayed on the LCD by cropping them.
  • Page 417 To change the cropped area once it has been set, display the Trimming screen again. To cancel cropping after cropping has been set, display the Trimming screen again and press the right Function button. Page top...
  • Page 418 Advanced Guide > > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photographs Easily from a Memory Card/ USB Flash Drive (Photo) > Using Useful Display Functions > Skipping Photos by the Number of Photos or the Shooting Date (Skip mode) U016 Skipping Photos by the Number of Photos or the Shooting Date (Skip mode)
  • Page 419 Page top...
  • Page 420 Advanced Guide > > Using Fun Photo Printing Functions Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Using Fun Photo Printing Functions How to Select a Fun Photo Printing Menu Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout print) Printing on Stickers (Sticker print) Printing a Photo Index (Photo index print) Printing Photos According to the DPOF Settings (DPOF print)
  • Page 421 Advanced Guide > > Using Fun Photo Printing Functions > How to Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Select a Fun Photo Printing Menu U004 How to Select a Fun Photo Printing Menu This section describes the procedure to select the print menu in Fun photo print. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 422 Advanced Guide > > Using Fun Photo Printing Functions > Printing Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout print) U006 Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout print) You can paste photos of your choice in the specified layout.
  • Page 423 Press the Color button. The machine starts printing. Page top...
  • Page 424 Advanced Guide > > Using Fun Photo Printing Functions > Printing on Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Stickers (Sticker print) U007 Printing on Stickers (Sticker print) Display the Fun photo print screen. How to Select a Fun Photo Printing Menu Select Sticker print, then press the button.
  • Page 425 The print settings confirmation screen is displayed. Press the Color button. The machine starts printing. Page top...
  • Page 426 Advanced Guide > > Using Fun Photo Printing Functions > Printing a Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Photo Index (Photo index print) U010 Printing a Photo Index (Photo index print) You can print an index of all the photos saved on a memory card/USB flash drive. Display the Fun photo print screen.
  • Page 427 Advanced Guide > > Using Fun Photo Printing Functions > Printing Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Photos According to the DPOF Settings (DPOF print) U008 Printing Photos According to the DPOF Settings (DPOF print) If you have specified Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings on your digital camera, you can print photos according to these settings.
  • Page 428 image or number of copies to print. Page top...
  • Page 429 Advanced Guide > > Using Fun Photo Printing Functions > Printing Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Photos with Print Shooting Information (Captured info print) U009 Printing Photos with Print Shooting Information (Captured info print) You can print shooting information (Exif info) on the margin of the index of photos or selected individual photos.
  • Page 430 Advanced Guide > > Using Fun Photo Printing Functions > Printing ID Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Photo (ID photo size print) U012 Printing ID Photo (ID photo size print) You can print photos on a memory card/USB flash drive in a specified size such as an ID photo. Display the Fun photo print screen.
  • Page 431 Advanced Guide > > Using Fun Photo Printing Functions Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Creating a Calendar (Calendar print) U013 Creating a Calendar (Calendar print) You can create an original calendar using your favorite photos and a calendar. Display the Fun photo print screen.
  • Page 432 The print settings confirmation screen is displayed. By pressing the right Function button, the selectable setting items are displayed. Setting Items Note If ON is selected for both Print date and Print file no., only the shooting date will be printed. When you print the photo with Calendar print, the shooting date and the file number cannot be printed together.
  • Page 433 Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using the Slide Show Function Using the Slide Show Function How to use the Slide Show Function Page top...
  • Page 434 Advanced Guide > > > How to use the Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Using the Slide Show Function Slide Show Function U118 How to use the Slide Show Function You can show photos saved on the memory card or USB flash drive with the slide show. In the slide show, the photos is displayed one after another automatically.
  • Page 435 You can print the displayed photo by pressing the Color button while the slide show pauses. Note You can change the print settings by pressing the right Function button while the slide show pauses. Setting Items To resume the slide show, press the button while the slide show pauses.
  • Page 436 Advanced Guide > > Printing Documents (PDF File) Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Documents (PDF File) Printing Documents (PDF File) Saved on a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive Page top...
  • Page 437 Advanced Guide > > Printing Documents (PDF File) > Printing Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Documents (PDF File) Saved on a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive U098 Printing Documents (PDF File) Saved on a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive You can print PDF files scanned using the Operation Panel of the machine or made using MP Navigator EX (application software bundled with the machine) from a memory card or USB flash drive.
  • Page 438 For some PDF files, it may take longer to display the preview or part of the preview may be cropped. The name of the PDF files is displayed even though the PDF files cannot be printed using the Operation Panel of the machine. If one of the following conditions is applicable to the PDF files, they are not printable.
  • Page 439 Page top...
  • Page 440 Advanced Guide > > Printing Photo from Printed Photo (Photo reprint) Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photo from Printed Photo (Photo reprint) Printing from Printed Photo Setting Items Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) Page top...
  • Page 441 Advanced Guide > > Printing Photo from Printed Photo (Photo reprint) > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing from Printed Photo U021 Printing from Printed Photo You can scan a printed photo and print from the scanned photo (Photo reprint). For the basic procedure for printing from a printed photo, refer to Reprinting Photos from Printed Photos You can also print the photo sticker from a printed photo and print all the scanned photos.
  • Page 442 Advanced Guide > > Printing Photo from Printed Photo (Photo reprint) > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Setting Items U022 Setting Items Before printing, you can specify the setting of page size, media type, and print quality and so on. Use the button to change the setting item and the button to change the setting on the LCD.
  • Page 443 Photo fix Select No correction, Auto photo fix, or Manual correction. Note If No correction is selected, the photos are reprinted without correction. If Auto photo fix is selected, the photos are reprinted with suitable correction. If the print result with Auto photo fix selected is not satisfactory, select Manual correction. If Manual correction is selected, you can specify advanced setting items such as brightness or contrast on Manual correction screen and reprint photos.
  • Page 444 Advanced Guide > > Printing Photo from Printed Photo (Photo reprint) > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) U029 Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) You can edit images displayed on the LCD by cropping them. Note The trimming function cannot be available depending on the reprint menu.
  • Page 445 Advanced Guide > > Using Photo Reprinting Functions Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Using Photo Reprinting Functions How to Select a Photo Reprinting Menu Reprinting Photo on Stickers (Sticker print) Reprinting All Photos (Print all photos) Page top...
  • Page 446 Advanced Guide > > Using Photo Reprinting Functions Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > How to Select a Photo Reprinting Menu U024 How to Select a Photo Reprinting Menu This section describes the procedure to select the reprint menu. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 447 Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Photo on Stickers (Sticker print) U027 Reprinting Photo on Stickers (Sticker print) You can print a scanned favorite photo on Canon Photo Stickers. Display the Reprint from printed photo screen. How to Select a Photo Reprinting Menu Select Sticker print, then press the button.
  • Page 448 Advanced Guide > > Using Photo Reprinting Functions Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Reprinting All Photos (Print all photos) U028 Reprinting All Photos (Print all photos) You can print all scanned photos. Display the Reprint from printed photo screen. How to Select a Photo Reprinting Menu Select Print all photos, then press the...
  • Page 449 Advanced Guide > > Printing from Mobile Phone or Printing Template Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine (Special print) Printing from Mobile Phone or Printing Template (Special print) Printing from Mobile Phone via Bluetooth Communication Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper Page top...
  • Page 450 Advanced Guide > > Printing from Mobile Phone or Printing Template Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine (Special print) > Printing from Mobile Phone via Bluetooth Communication U057 Printing from Mobile Phone via Bluetooth Communication This section describes the procedure to print photos through Bluetooth communication from a mobile phone with the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-30.
  • Page 451 10 x 15 cm Photo Paper Plus Glossy II. Start printing from a mobile phone. For the device name, select the default value Canon XXX-1 (where "XXX" is your machine's name). If you are required to input a passkey, input the default value "0000".
  • Page 452: Changing The Bluetooth Settings

    Advanced Guide > > Printing from Mobile Phone or Printing Template Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine (Special print) > Printing from Mobile Phone via Bluetooth Communication > Changing the Bluetooth Settings U058 Changing the Bluetooth Settings As preparation for printing through Bluetooth communication, you can change the settings such as the device name and passkey from the Bluetooth settings screen.
  • Page 453 Advanced Guide > > Printing from Mobile Phone or Printing Template Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine (Special print) > Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper U030 Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper You can print a template form such as lined paper, graph paper, or check list, etc.
  • Page 454 Handwriting paper You can print handwriting paper. Setting on the LCD: Handwriting paper Weekly schedule You can print a weekly schedule form. Setting on the LCD: Weekly schedule Monthly schedule You can print a monthly schedule form. Setting on the LCD: Monthly schedule Printing template forms Print template form following the procedure below.
  • Page 455 Depending on the form, some setting of page size cannot be specified. If it is selected, Error details is displayed on the LCD. In this case, press the left Function button to confirm the message, then change the setting. Start printing. Press the Color button for printing following form.
  • Page 456 Advanced Guide > Scanning Scanning Scanning Images Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning with Other Application Software Other Scanning Methods Page top...
  • Page 457 Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning Images Scanning Images Scanning Images Before Scanning Placing Documents Page top...
  • Page 458 Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning Images > Scanning Images U046 Scanning Images You can scan images from the machine and save them to a computer, on a memory card, or a USB flash drive easily. In addition, you can scan images with detailed settings from a computer using application software. Select the scanning method according to your purpose.
  • Page 459 Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning Images > Before Scanning U047 Before Scanning Before scanning images, confirm the following: Make sure that the original to be scanned meets the requirements for an original to be set on the Platen Glass. If you forward the data to the PC, refer to Placing Documents for details.
  • Page 460 Advanced Guide > > Placing Documents Scanning > Scanning Images S005 Placing Documents Learn how to place documents on the machine's Platen. Place documents correctly according to the type of document to be scanned. Otherwise, documents may not be scanned correctly. Important Do not place objects on the Document Cover.
  • Page 461 scanned. that cannot be placed away from the edges/ arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a format other than PDF, scan by specifying the file format. 0.039 inches (1 mm) Placing Multiple Documents Allow 0.39 inches (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the Platen and documents, and between documents.
  • Page 462 Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data on the Memory Card/USB Flash Drive Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Forwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Attaching the Scanned Data Using the Operation Panel of the Machine to E-mail Setting Items on the Operation Panel of the Machine Appendix: Various Scan Settings...
  • Page 463 Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Saving Scanned Data on the Memory Card/USB Flash Drive Using the Operation Panel of the Machine U048 Saving Scanned Data on the Memory Card/USB Flash Drive Using the Operation Panel of the Machine You can save scanned data on the memory card or USB flash drive using the Operation Panel.
  • Page 464 button. The Scan standby screen is displayed. * The following screen is a Scan standby screen for saving the data on the memory card. Use the button to select the document type for Doc.type. Document Scans the original on the Platen Glass applying the optimized settings for scanning a document. Photo Scans the original on the Platen Glass applying the optimized settings for scanning a photo.
  • Page 465 Folder name: (file extension: JPG): CANON_SC\IMAGE\0001 File name: Running numbers, starting from SCN_0001 Importing the Scanned Data Saved on a Memory Card to the Computer When you import the scanned data saved on a memory card to the computer, import the data after performing either of the operations below: -Turning the machine off, then turn it back on.
  • Page 466 Remove the USB flash drive. Hold the USB flash drive and remove it from the machine straightforward. Page top...
  • Page 467 Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Saving Scanned Data on the Memory Card/USB Flash Drive Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Deleting Scanned Data on Memory Card/USB Flash Drive U050 Deleting Scanned Data on Memory Card/USB Flash Drive You can delete scanned data on the memory card or USB flash drive using the Operation Panel.
  • Page 468 By pressing the center Function button, you can switch the display between the list and the preview. When the format for PDF data is selected, only the first page of the PDF data is displayed on the LCD. Select the file to delete, then press the button.
  • Page 469 Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Forwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the Operation Panel of the Machine U051 Forwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the Operation Panel of the Machine You can forward the scanned data to the computer using the Operation Panel of the machine.
  • Page 470 Important Load originals properly according to their type; otherwise, some originals may not be scanned properly. Refer to Placing Documents for how to load the original on the Platen Glass. The following items can be scanned: Photos, postcards, visiting cards, magazines, newspapers, documents, BD/DVD/CDs The following items cannot be scanned properly.
  • Page 471 If you want to scan originals with advanced settings, or if you want to edit or print the scanned images: If you scan originals from a computer using MP Navigator EX, MP Navigator EX enables you to edit the scanned images, such as optimizing or trimming. In addition, you can edit or print the scanned images using the bundled application software to make better use of them.
  • Page 472 Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Attaching the Scanned Data Using the Operation Panel of the Machine to E-mail U101 Attaching the Scanned Data Using the Operation Panel of the Machine to E-mail You can attach scanned data to an e-mail using the Operation Panel of the machine.
  • Page 473 Use the button to select the document type for Doc.type. Document Scans the original on the Platen Glass applying the optimized settings for scanning a document. Photo Scans the original on the Platen Glass applying the optimized settings for scanning a photo. Press the right Function button to adjust the settings as necessary.
  • Page 474 Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Setting Items on the Operation Panel of the Machine U049 Setting Items on the Operation Panel of the Machine You can change the scan settings such as the scan size, resolution, or data format. When the Scan standby screen is displayed, press the right Function button to select the setting item.
  • Page 475 Reduce show-thru* (Reducing show-through) Characters on the back may show through when scanning a thin document such as a newspaper. Select ON if characters seem to show through on the scanned document. Descreen* A printout consists of minute dots to make characters or graphs. Interfering with each dot may result in uneven shades or a striped pattern.
  • Page 476 Advanced Guide > > Appendix: Various Scan Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Settings S010 Appendix: Various Scan Settings Specifying how to respond when scanning using the Operation Panel of the machine Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navigator EX Page top...
  • Page 477 Advanced Guide > Appendix: Various Scan Scanning > Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Settings > Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navigator EX S007 Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navigator EX MP Navigator EX enables you to specify how to respond when scanning using the Operation Panel of the machine.
  • Page 478 Note See the section below for details. Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save to PC) Scanner Button Settings Tab (Attach to E-mail) Click OK. The operation will be performed according to the settings when you start scanning using the Operation Panel of the machine. Page top...
  • Page 479 Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Scanning with the Bundled Application Software What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? Let's Try Scanning Useful MP Navigator EX Functions Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX MP Navigator EX Screens Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images Page top...
  • Page 480 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanning > Scanner Software)? S101 What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? MP Navigator EX is an application that enables you to easily scan photos and documents. It is suitable even for beginners.
  • Page 481 Scan/Import Window Use the Scan/Import window to scan photos and documents, or import images saved on memory cards. View & Use Window Use the View & Use window to select what you want to do with the scanned images. Note "File Formats "...
  • Page 482 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > > Let's Try Scanning S100 Let's Try Scanning Try scanning using MP Navigator EX. Starting MP Navigator EX Starting MP Navigator EX Scanning with a simple operation Easy Scanning with Auto Scan Scanning documents, photos, magazines, etc.
  • Page 483 Navigator EX S111 Starting MP Navigator EX Starting MP Navigator EX From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > MP Navigator EX 4.0 > MP Navigator EX 4.0. MP Navigator EX starts. Starting One-click Mode (Switch Mode) at the bottom left of the screen.
  • Page 484 Note Select the Show this window at startup checkbox in the Navigation Mode screen to always open the Navigation Mode screen at startup. If this checkbox is not selected, the last used screen appears at startup. Page top...
  • Page 485 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Scanning > Let's Try Scanning > Easy Scanning with Auto Scan S108 Easy Scanning with Auto Scan Scan documents easily by automatically detecting the document type. Important Supported document types are photos, postcards, business cards, magazines, newspapers, text documents and BD/DVD/CD.
  • Page 486 A message about placing documents appears. Click Open Manual to open this guide (if it is installed). Click OK to start scanning. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When scanning is completed, the Scan Complete dialog box opens. Select Scan or Exit. Select Scan to scan the next document, or select Exit to end.
  • Page 487 Save the scanned images. Saving Saving as PDF Files Page top...
  • Page 488 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > > Scanning Photos Scanning > Let's Try Scanning and Documents S102 Scanning Photos and Documents Scan photos and documents placed on the Platen. Place the document on the Platen. Placing Documents Start MP Navigator EX and open the Navigation Mode screen.
  • Page 489 Note When you select Magazine(Color), the descreen function will be enabled and scanning takes longer than usual. To disable the descreen function, deselect the Descreen checkbox in the Scan Settings dialog box. Select Text(OCR) to extract the text in the image and convert to editable text data using MP Navigator EX.
  • Page 490 Edit the scanned images as required. Use Edit Tools to rotate images, select a part of an image, etc. See the Edit Tools in " Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) " for details. Note First select images to edit. (Selected images are outlined in orange.) Drag the mouse or use Shift + arrow keys to select multiple images.
  • Page 491 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Scanning > Let's Try Scanning > Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time S105 Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time You can scan two or more photos (small documents) at one time by setting Document Size to Auto Detect (Multiple Documents) in the Scan Settings dialog box of MP Navigator EX.
  • Page 492 Click Specify..Select Auto Detect (Multiple Documents) for Document Size. When setting is completed, click OK. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Click Scan.
  • Page 493 Multiple documents are scanned at one time. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When scanning is completed, the Scan Complete dialog box opens. Select Scan or Exit. Select Scan to scan the next document, or select Exit to end. The scanned images appear in the Thumbnail window.
  • Page 494 Saving as PDF Files Note If you want to preview the images before scanning, use ScanGear. Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page top...
  • Page 495 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > > Scanning Images Scanning > Let's Try Scanning Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) S106 Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist allows you to scan the left and right halves of a large document separately and combine the scanned images back into one image.
  • Page 496 Click Specify..Select Stitch Assist for Document Size, then specify the scanning resolution as required. When setting is completed, click OK. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Click Scan.
  • Page 497 The Stitch-assist window opens. Place the left half of the document face-down on the Platen. Click Scan. The left half of the document is scanned and appears in the Stitch-assist window. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan.
  • Page 498 Place the right half of the document face-down on the Platen. Click Scan. The right half of the document is scanned. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan. Adjust the scanned image as required. Use the icons to swap the left and right halves, rotate the image 180 degrees or enlarge/reduce the image.
  • Page 499 Important This function is not available while the image is enlarged/reduced. (Enlarge) Enlarges the displayed image. (Reduce) Reduces the displayed image. (Full-screen) Displays the entire image. Note Enlarge/Reduce does not affect the actual size of the scanned image. When the document is scanned upside down, the image displayed in the Stitch-assist window will also be upside down.
  • Page 500 Save the scanned images. Saving Saving as PDF Files Page top...
  • Page 501 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Scanning > Let's Try Scanning > Easy Scanning with One-click S104 Easy Scanning with One-click You can complete "from scanning to saving", etc. at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon. Place the document on the Platen.
  • Page 502 Click the corresponding icon. Custom Scan with One-click Tab One-click Mode Screen Select Document Type according to the document to be scanned. Set the document size and scanning resolution as required. Start scanning. Starts scanning. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan. Page top...
  • Page 503 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions Scanning > S400 Useful MP Navigator EX Functions With MP Navigator EX, you can correct/enhance scanned images beautifully, and search saved images quickly. Correcting/enhancing images automatically Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically Correcting/enhancing images manually Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually...
  • Page 504 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Scanning > Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically S401 Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically MP Navigator EX will analyze and correct/enhance scanned images automatically. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View & Use window from the Navigation Mode screen and select the photos you want to correct/ enhance.
  • Page 505 Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. Make sure that Auto is selected. Click Auto Photo Fix, Face Sharpener or Digital Face Smoothing. Important Once image is corrected with Auto Photo Fix and saved, it cannot be corrected again with Auto Photo Fix.
  • Page 506 Click OK. The entire image is corrected/enhanced automatically and (Correct/Enhance) mark appears on the upper left of the thumbnail and preview image. Note Click Reset Selected Image to undo the correction/enhancement. Select the Apply to all images checkbox to correct/enhance all selected images. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images.
  • Page 507 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Scanning > Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually S402 Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually You can correct/enhance scanned images manually. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View & Use window from the Navigation Mode screen and select the photos you want to correct/ enhance.
  • Page 508 Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. Select Manual, then click Correct/Enhance. Click Face Brightener, Face Sharpener, Digital Face Smoothing or Blemish Remover.
  • Page 509 The portion in and around the selected area is corrected/enhanced and (Correct/Enhance) mark appears on the upper left of the thumbnail and preview image. Note You can also drag to rotate the rectangle. Click Undo to undo the latest correction/enhancement. Click Reset Selected Image to cancel all corrections, enhancements and adjustments applied to the selected image.
  • Page 510 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Scanning > Adjusting Images S406 Adjusting Images You can make fine adjustments to the overall brightness, contrast, etc. of images. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View & Use window from the Navigation Mode screen and select the photos you want to adjust.
  • Page 511 Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. Select Manual, then click Adjust. Move the slider of the item you want to adjust and set the effect level. When you move a slider, (Correct/Enhance) mark appears on the upper left of the thumbnail and preview image.
  • Page 512 To save only the images you like, select them and click Save Selected Image. To save all images, click Save All Corrected Images. The file format of adjusted images is JPEG/Exif. Click Exit. Important The adjustments will be lost if you exit before saving adjusted images. Page top...
  • Page 513 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Scanning > Searching Images S407 Searching Images In the View & Use window of the Navigation Mode screen, you can search images saved on your computer and open them in MP Navigator EX.
  • Page 514 Search in If you know where to look for, select the drive, folder or network from Specify Folder. File Name If you know the file name, enter it. A word or phrase in the file Enter a word or phrase included in the items selected in More Advanced Options. Important For PDF files, you can only search for those created with MP Navigator EX.
  • Page 515 checkbox, text in Maker, Model, Description and User Comment is searched. If you select the PDF text checkbox, text in PDF files is searched. Important Text in password-protected PDF files cannot be searched. Search subfolders Select this checkbox to search subfolders. Case sensitive Select this checkbox to match case.
  • Page 516 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Scanning > Classifying Images into Categories S403 Classifying Images into Categories Display images scanned with MP Navigator EX by category. You can classify images displayed in Unclassified automatically, and also create custom categories.
  • Page 517 Photos: Portrait, Others Documents: Business Card, Postcard, Standard Size, PDF File, Others Custom categories: Displays your custom categories. ." To create custom categories, see " Creating Custom Categories Unclassified: Displays images that are not classified. Note Click Classify Images to classify images displayed in Unclassified automatically. Click Cancel to stop.
  • Page 518 Related Topic View & Use Window Page top...
  • Page 519 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX Scanning > S500 Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX You can scan images using MP Navigator EX and edit or print the saved images. See the corresponding sections below for details on saving scanned images.
  • Page 520 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning > Saving S112 Saving Save images scanned with MP Navigator EX to a computer. Select the checkboxes of the images you want to save, then click Save. In the Save dialog box, specify the save settings.
  • Page 521 Windows XP: MP Navigator EX folder in My Pictures folder Click Save. Scanned images are saved according to the settings. To further use/edit the scanned images on MP Navigator EX, click Open saved location in the Save Complete dialog box. Creating/Editing PDF Files Printing Documents Printing Photos...
  • Page 522 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning > Saving as PDF Files S113 Saving as PDF Files Save images scanned with MP Navigator EX as PDF files. Select the checkboxes of the images you want to save, then click Save as PDF file. In the Save as PDF file dialog box, specify the save settings.
  • Page 523 Note By default, the scanned images are saved in the following folders. Windows 7: MP Navigator EX folder in My Pictures folder Windows Vista: MP Navigator EX folder in Pictures folder Windows XP: MP Navigator EX folder in My Pictures folder You can set passwords for PDF files.
  • Page 524 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning > Creating/Editing PDF Files S501 Creating/Editing PDF Files Create/edit PDF files using MP Navigator EX. After scanning documents and saving them, open the View &...
  • Page 525 Note If a password-protected PDF file is selected, you will be prompted to enter the password. Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files Add/delete pages as required. To add an existing file, click Add Page and select the file. To delete a page, select it and click Delete Selected Pages.
  • Page 526 For PDF files, you can only select those created with MP Navigator EX. You cannot select PDF files created with other applications. PDF files edited in other applications cannot be selected as well. Click Open PDF file on the list. The application associated with the file extension (.pdf) by the operating system starts.
  • Page 527 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning > Printing Documents S502 Printing Documents You can print multiple scanned images at one time, print at specific quality, etc. using MP Navigator EX. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View &...
  • Page 528 Important At normal-size (100%), some images may be printed small or with some portions cropped. In that case, select Auto to resize the print in proportion to the paper size. Click Print. Starts printing. Note When printing a multiple-page PDF file via Print Document, printing may take time depending on your computer.
  • Page 529 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning > Printing Photos S503 Printing Photos You can print photos using MP Navigator EX or an application that accompanies the machine. After scanning documents and saving them, open the View &...
  • Page 530 Click Print Photo on the list. Specify print settings as required. In the displayed dialog box, specify paper size, print count, etc. Print Photo Dialog Box Click Print. Starts printing. Note To cancel while spooling, click Cancel. To cancel while printing, click Cancel Printing in the confirmation window for the printer status.
  • Page 531 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning > Sending via E-mail S504 Sending via E-mail Send scanned images via e-mail. Important MP Navigator EX is compatible with the following e-mail software programs: - Microsoft Outlook - Windows Mail (Windows Vista) - Outlook Express (Windows XP)
  • Page 532 Set the e-mail software program and file save options as required. Specify the e-mail software program, destination folder and file name. Send via E-mail Dialog Box Note You can select a compression type when sending JPEG images via e-mail. Click Set... to open a dialog box and select a compression type from High(Low Compression), Standard or Low(High Compression).
  • Page 533 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning > Editing Files S505 Editing Files You can edit images or convert them to text using MP Navigator EX or an application that accompanies the machine.
  • Page 534 Converting Documents to Text Scan text in scanned magazines and newspapers and display it in Notepad (included with Windows). Important PDF files cannot be converted to text. Select images and click Edit/Convert. Click Convert to text file on the list. Notepad (included with Windows) starts and editable text appears.
  • Page 535 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning > Setting Passwords for PDF Files S508 Setting Passwords for PDF Files Set passwords for opening, editing and printing PDF files. You can set two passwords: one for opening the file and one for editing/printing it. This section explains how to set passwords for images scanned into the Scan/Import window of MP Navigator EX and how to set passwords for existing files via the View &...
  • Page 536 The Password Security -Settings dialog box opens. Setting Passwords for Existing Files In the View & Use window, select image/PDF files and click PDF. Click Create/Edit PDF file on the list. Creating/Editing PDF Files Edit files in the Create/Edit PDF file window, then click Save Selected Pages or Save All Pages.
  • Page 537 Important Up to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters can be used for the password. Passwords are case sensitive. Select both checkboxes to set both Document Open Password and Permissions Password. You cannot use the same password for both. Click OK. The Confirm Document Open Password or Confirm Permissions Password dialog box opens. Document Open Password Permissions Password Re-enter the password and click OK.
  • Page 538 Related Topic Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files Page top...
  • Page 539 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning > Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files S509 Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files Enter a password to open or edit/print password-protected PDF files. Password entry method varies by operation. The following procedures are examples only. Important You can open, edit or print only PDF files whose passwords were set with MP Navigator EX.
  • Page 540 The Password dialog box opens. Enter the password and click OK. The PDF file opens in the Zoom in dialog box. Note To reopen the file after closing the Zoom in dialog box, re-enter the password. Entering a Password (Permissions Password) to Edit or Print a File In the View &...
  • Page 541 To create a PDF file or edit the file, select Create/Edit PDF file on the list. To print the file, click Print Document. In the Password dialog box, you will be prompted to enter a password. Note If the Document Open Password is set as well, the Document Open Password will be required, then the Permissions Password will be required.
  • Page 542 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > S700 MP Navigator EX Screens Learn about the screens and functions of MP Navigator EX. Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab Auto Scan Screen (Scan/Import Window) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Auto Scan) Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents)
  • Page 543 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scanning > Navigation Mode Screen S735 Navigation Mode Screen This is one of the startup screens of MP Navigator EX. Select an icon at the top of the screen to display the corresponding tab. Use each tab depending on what you want to do.
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  • Page 545 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Scan/ Import Documents or Images Tab S702 Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab Select Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen to display the Scan/Import Documents or Images tab. You can scan photos and documents, or import images saved on memory cards.
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  • Page 547 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > View & Scanning > Use Images on your Computer Tab S703 View & Use Images on your Computer Tab Select View & Use in the Navigation Mode screen to display the View & Use Images on your Computer tab.
  • Page 548 Preferences The Preferences dialog box opens. In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to MP Navigator EX functions. Preferences Dialog Box (Guide) Opens this guide. Related Topic Opening Images Saved on a Computer Page top...
  • Page 549 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Custom Scanning > Scan with One-click Tab S704 Custom Scan with One-click Tab Select One-click in the Navigation Mode screen to display the Custom Scan with One-click tab. You can complete "from scanning to saving", etc.
  • Page 550 application settings. Custom Dialog Box Start scanning by clicking the button Select this checkbox and click an icon to start scanning immediately. (Switch Mode) Switches to One-click Mode. The One-click Mode screen appears. One-click Mode Screen Show this window at startup Select this checkbox to open the Main Menu at startup.
  • Page 551 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Auto Scan Screen (Scan/Import Window) S744 Auto Scan Screen (Scan/Import Window) Select Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen and click Auto Scan or click Auto Scan in the Scan/ Import window to open the Auto Scan screen (Scan/Import window).
  • Page 552 Settings and Operation Buttons (View & Use) Click this when you want to open images and PDF files saved on your computer. The View & Use window opens. View & Use Window Auto Scan Displays the screen for scanning documents by automatically detecting the document type, etc. Photos/Documents (Platen) Click this when you want to scan photos, documents, magazines and other printed materials.
  • Page 553 Selects all images in the Thumbnail window. (Cancel All) Cancels all image selections in the Thumbnail window. (Rotate Left) Rotates the target image (outlined in orange) 90 degrees counter-clockwise. (Rotate Right) Rotates the target image (outlined in orange) 90 degrees clockwise. (Invert) Inverts the target image (outlined in orange) horizontally.
  • Page 554 (Cancel Selection) Cancels the selection of the target image (outlined in orange) in the Selected Images area. Selected Images Area Images selected in the Thumbnail window are displayed. Related Topic Easy Scanning with Auto Scan Page top...
  • Page 555 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Scan Settings Dialog Box (Auto Scan) S745 Scan Settings Dialog Box (Auto Scan) The Scan Settings dialog box opens when you click Specify... in the Scan/Import window. Document Type Auto Mode is set.
  • Page 556 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Photos/ Scanning > Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) S708 Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Select Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen and click Photos/Documents (Platen) or click Photos/ Documents (Platen) in the Scan/Import window to open the Photos/Documents (Platen) screen (Scan/ Import window).
  • Page 557 Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. Scanning photos: Color Photo or Black and White Photo Scanning text documents: Color Document, Black and White Document or Text(OCR) Scanning magazines: Magazine(Color) Important You cannot select Document Type if the Use the scanner driver checkbox is selected. Specify...
  • Page 558 (Guide) Opens this guide. Edit Tools (Select All) Selects all images in the Thumbnail window. (Cancel All) Cancels all image selections in the Thumbnail window. (Rotate Left) Rotates the target image (outlined in orange) 90 degrees counter-clockwise. (Rotate Right) Rotates the target image (outlined in orange) 90 degrees clockwise. (Invert) Inverts the target image (outlined in orange) horizontally.
  • Page 559 Selected Images Area (Cancel All) Cancels the selection of all images in the Selected Images area. (Cancel Selection) Cancels the selection of the target image (outlined in orange) in the Selected Images area. Selected Images Area Images selected in the Thumbnail window are displayed. Related Topic Scanning Photos and Documents Page top...
  • Page 560 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) S713 Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) The Scan Settings dialog box opens when you click Specify... in the Scan/Import window. In the Scan Settings dialog box, you can make advanced scan settings.
  • Page 561 Resolution Note The following scanning resolutions can be specified when Document Type is Text(OCR). 300 dpi / 400 dpi Auto Photo Fix / Auto Document Fix The displayed item varies by Document Type. Auto Photo Fix This is displayed when Document Type is Color Photo. Select this checkbox to automatically analyze the captured scene (landscape, night scene, etc.) and apply suitable corrections.
  • Page 562 "Gutter Shadow Correction " for details. Reduce Show-through Select this checkbox to sharpen text in a document or reduce show-through in newspapers. Important You cannot select this checkbox when Document Type is Color Photo, Black and White Photo or Text(OCR). Note Select this checkbox when Document Type is text document and show-through is apparent in the scanned image.
  • Page 563 You cannot select this checkbox when Document Type is Color Photo or Black and White Photo. You cannot select this checkbox when Document Size is Stitch Assist. Defaults Restore the default settings. Page top...
  • Page 564 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Save Dialog Box S716 Save Dialog Box The Save dialog box opens when you click Save in the Scan/Import window. In the Save dialog box, you can make settings for saving images to a computer. Save in Displays the folder in which to save the scanned images.
  • Page 565 Save to a Subfolder with Current Date Select this checkbox to create a subfolder in the folder specified in Save in with the current date and save scanned files in it. A subfolder with a name such as "2010_01_01" (Year_Month_Date) will be created.
  • Page 566 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Save as PDF file Dialog Box S717 Save as PDF file Dialog Box In the Save as PDF file dialog box, you can make advanced settings for saving scanned images as PDF files.
  • Page 567 Save each of the selected images as a separate PDF file. PDF(Multiple Pages) Save multiple images in one PDF file. Note PDF(Multiple Pages) is displayed when multiple images are selected. PDF(Add Page) Add the scanned images to a PDF file. The images are added to the end of the PDF file. You cannot rearrange the pages of the PDF file to which the images are added.
  • Page 568 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > PDF Scanning > Settings Dialog Box S736 PDF Settings Dialog Box In the PDF Settings dialog box, you can specify the PDF compression type and other advanced settings for creating PDF files.
  • Page 569 - Documents containing figures/images - Hand-written documents - Documents containing both vertical and horizontal lines (tables) PDF Compression Select a compression type for saving. Standard It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Compresses the file size when saving, allowing you to reduce the load on your network/server. Important Highly compressed PDF images may degrade if you repeatedly save them with high compression.
  • Page 570 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Memory Scanning > Card Screen (Scan/Import Window) S710 Memory Card Screen (Scan/Import Window) Select Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen and click Memory Card, or click Memory Card in the Scan/Import window to open the Memory Card screen (Scan/Import window).
  • Page 571 File date is the captured or updated date. Import Imports the selected images and open them in the View & Use window. View & Use Window Jump to Main Menu Jumps to the Main Menu. Toolbar Preferences The Preferences dialog box opens. In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to MP Navigator EX functions.
  • Page 572 Related Topic Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card Page top...
  • Page 573 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > View & Scanning > Use Window S711 View & Use Window Select View & Use in the Navigation Mode screen and click My Box (Scanned/Imported Images), Specify Folder or Recently Saved Images to open the View &...
  • Page 574 My Box (Scanned/Imported Images) Displays folders of images (grouped by year, month/year and month/date/year) in My Box in tree view. Select a folder to display its contents in the Thumbnail window to the right. Image date is the scanned, captured or updated date. Specify Folder Displays all hard disks and folders in tree view.
  • Page 575 Selects all images in the Thumbnail window. (Cancel All) Cancels all image selections in the Thumbnail window. (Image Correction/Enhancement) Allows you to correct the target image (outlined in orange). Click this button to open the Correct/ Enhance Images window in which you can correct/enhance images and also adjust the brightness, contrast, etc.
  • Page 576 Imported Images) or Recently Saved Images. Note A lock icon appears for PDF files with Document Open Password set. Thumbnails may appear as "?" in the following cases. - Opening unsupported images - File size is too large and there is not enough memory to display the image - The file is corrupted When Images are Sorted by Categories Scanned images are displayed by category.
  • Page 577 All Categories Displays all categories and images. Specific Categories Displays categories containing images, along with the contained images. More images will be displayed in the Thumbnail window, allowing you to find or move images easily. Note Immediately after opening the View & Use window, categories containing images appear along with the contained images, and All Categories is displayed.
  • Page 578 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Create/ Edit PDF file Window S715 Create/Edit PDF file Window Click PDF in the View & Use window, then click Create/Edit PDF file on the list to open the Create/Edit PDF file window.
  • Page 579 Deletes the selected image. Add Page Allows you to select and add an existing PDF file. Note A password will be required to add a password-protected PDF file. Undo Cancels the latest change made. Reset Cancels all the changes made. Save Selected Pages Opens the Save as PDF file dialog box.
  • Page 580 (Reduce) Reduces the image displayed in Preview. (Full-screen) Displays the entire image. (Thumbnail Mode) Switches to Thumbnail Mode. The pages are displayed in thumbnail view. Page top...
  • Page 581 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Scanning > Document Dialog Box S718 Print Document Dialog Box Click Print in the View & Use window, then click Print Document on the list to open the Print Document dialog box.
  • Page 582 Auto Duplex is displayed when Page Layout is Normal-size Printing or Scaled Printing, and available when Media Type is Plain Paper. Staple Side Select a stapling side from the list. Note Staple Side is available when Auto Duplex On is set. Specify Margin...
  • Page 583 Defaults Restore the default settings. Print Start printing with the specified settings. Note To cancel while spooling, click Cancel. To cancel while printing, click Cancel Printing in the confirmation window for the printer status. To open a confirmation window for the printer status, click printer icon on the taskbar.
  • Page 584 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Scanning > Photo Dialog Box S729 Print Photo Dialog Box Click Print in the View & Use window, then click Print Photo on the list to open the Print Photo dialog box. Important The Print Photo dialog box will not open if Easy-PhotoPrint EX is installed.
  • Page 585 Select this checkbox to print the image on an entire sheet of paper without borders. Important Page Layout setting will be disabled when you select Borderless Printing. This setting is only available with printers that support borderless printing. Orientation Specify the print orientation. Important This setting is available only when Page Layout is Normal-size Printing.
  • Page 586 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Send via E-mail Dialog Box S719 Send via E-mail Dialog Box Click Send in the View & Use window, then click Attach to E-mail on the list to open the Send via E-mail dialog box.
  • Page 587 Page top...
  • Page 588 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Correct/ Enhance Images Window S712 Correct/Enhance Images Window Click (Image Correction/Enhancement) in the View & Use window or click Fix photo images in Image Handling Buttons to open the Correct/Enhance Images window.
  • Page 589 Auto Photo Fix Applies automatic corrections suitable for photos. Prioritize Exif Info Select this checkbox to apply corrections primarily based on the settings made at the time of shooting. Deselect this checkbox to apply corrections based on the image analysis results. It is recommended that you normally select this setting.
  • Page 590 "Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually " for details. Adjustment Brightness Adjusts the overall image brightness. Move the slider to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image. Adjust the contrast when the image is flat due to lack of contrast. Move the slider to the left to decrease and right to increase the contrast of the image.
  • Page 591 Brightness/Contrast Adjust the brightness and contrast of the image. Move the Brightness slider to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. Move the Contrast slider to the left to decrease and right to increase the contrast of the image. Tone Adjust the brightness balance by specifying Highlight (the brightest level), Shadow (the darkest level) and Midtone (the color in the middle of Highlight and Shadow).
  • Page 592 Exit Closes the Correct/Enhance Images window. Correction/Enhancement Face Brightener Corrects the entire image to brighten the facial area in and around the selected area. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Face Sharpener Corrects the entire image to sharpen the facial area in and around the selected area. You can adjust the effect level using the slider.
  • Page 593 (Rotate Right) Rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise. (Invert) Inverts the image horizontally. (Trimming) Trimming is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in a photo and discarding the rest. In the displayed window, drag the white frame to specify the trimming area. Move the cursor inside the white frame and drag to move the trimming area.
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  • Page 595 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > One-click Mode Screen S701 One-click Mode Screen Click (Switch Mode) at the bottom left of the Navigation Mode screen to display the One-click Mode screen.
  • Page 596 Preferences Dialog Box (Guide) Opens this guide. Important The following restrictions apply when you scan with Document Type set to Auto Mode in the Save dialog box or Custom dialog box. When you want to convert text in the scanned image to text data, specify Document Type (do not select Auto Mode).
  • Page 597 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Auto Scan Dialog Box S742 Auto Scan Dialog Box Click Auto Scan on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or click Auto in the One-click Mode screen to open the Auto Scan dialog box.
  • Page 598 The color tone may change from the source image due to corrections. In that case, deselect the checkbox and scan. Save Settings File name Enter the file name of the image to be saved (up to 64 characters). When saving multiple files, 4 digits are appended to each file name.
  • Page 599 Start scanning by clicking the one-click button Select this checkbox to start scanning when you click an icon in One-click Mode. Important Start scanning by clicking the one-click button is not displayed when the dialog box is opened directly from Solution Menu EX. Apply Saves and applies the specified settings.
  • Page 600 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) S721 Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Click Save to PC on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or click Save in the One-click Mode screen to open the Save dialog box.
  • Page 601 To reduce moire, set Document Type to Magazine. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears. Select a Units, then enter the Width and Height and click OK.
  • Page 602 Note When Auto is selected, files are saved in the following formats according to the document type. Photos, postcards, BD/DVD/CD and business cards: JPEG Magazines, newspapers and text documents: PDF You can change the file format from Set..Images saved as PDF files may not open depending on the application. In that case, select an option other than Auto in Save as type.
  • Page 603 Select this to open the Save dialog box after scanning the images and specify the save settings such as destination folder, file name and Exif information. Save Dialog Box Note To set passwords for PDF files, select Open the save dialog box after scanning the image (Input Exif information).
  • Page 604 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Scan Settings Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) S734 Scan Settings Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) The Scan Settings dialog box opens when you click Specify... in a dialog box of the One-click Mode screen.
  • Page 605 Important When you select Auto Detect, the image may not be scanned at the correct position and size. In that case, change the size to the actual document size (A4, Letter, etc.) and align a corner of the document with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen. Scanning Resolution Select the resolution at which to scan documents.
  • Page 606 When scanning, align a corner of the document with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen. Note Use ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab to correct gutter shadows when scanning non-standard size documents or when custom cropping frames are set. "Gutter Shadow Correction "...
  • Page 607 Defaults Restore the default settings. Page top...
  • Page 608 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Save Dialog Box S731 Save Dialog Box The Save dialog box opens when you scan from the Save dialog box or Custom dialog box of the One- click Mode screen after selecting Open the save dialog box after scanning the image (Input Exif information).
  • Page 609 Setting Passwords for PDF Files Important PDF, PDF(Multiple Pages) and PDF(Add Page) cannot be selected for images scanned from the Custom dialog box. You cannot select JPEG/Exif when Color Mode is Black and White. Set... When Save as type is JPEG/Exif You can specify a compression type for JPEG files.
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  • Page 611 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Exif Scanning > Settings Dialog Box S732 Exif Settings Dialog Box You can input Exif information into a file to be saved. "Exif" is a standard format for embedding various shooting data in digital camera images (JPEG).
  • Page 612 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > PDF Scanning > Dialog Box S725 PDF Dialog Box Click Save as PDF file on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or click PDF in the One-click Mode screen to open the PDF dialog box.
  • Page 613 that case, change the size to the actual document size (A4, Letter, etc.) and align a corner of the document with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen. Resolution Select the resolution at which to scan documents. Resolution Specify...
  • Page 614 Important Images can only be added to PDF files created with MP Navigator EX. You cannot specify PDF files created with other applications. PDF files edited in other applications cannot be specified as well. Save to a Subfolder with Current Date Select this checkbox to create a subfolder in the folder specified in Save in with the current date and save scanned files in it.
  • Page 615 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Save as PDF file Dialog Box S730 Save as PDF file Dialog Box The Save as PDF file dialog box opens when you scan from the PDF dialog box of the One-click Mode screen after selecting Open the save dialog box after scanning the image.
  • Page 616 PDF(Add Page) cannot be selected for images scanned using the Operation Panel of the machine. If a password-protected PDF file is edited, the passwords will be deleted. Reset the passwords. Setting Passwords for PDF Files Set... Make advanced settings for creating PDF files. See " PDF Settings Dialog Box "...
  • Page 617 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Mail Scanning > Dialog Box S722 Mail Dialog Box Click Attach to E-mail on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or click Mail in the One-click Mode screen to open the Mail dialog box.
  • Page 618 Resolution Select the resolution at which to scan documents. Resolution Use the scanner driver Select this checkbox to display the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen and make advanced scan settings. Color Mode, Document Size, Resolution and other settings in the Mail dialog box will be disabled. Specify these settings in the ScanGear screen.
  • Page 619 Mail Program Specify an e-mail software program. Note Select Add... to open the Select Mail Program dialog box in which you can select an e-mail software program. If the e-mail software program you want to use is not listed, click Add to List and select it.
  • Page 620 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > OCR Scanning > Dialog Box S724 OCR Dialog Box Click OCR on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen to open the OCR dialog box.
  • Page 621 Select this checkbox to display the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen and make advanced scan settings. Color Mode, Document Size, Resolution and other settings in the OCR dialog box will be disabled. Specify these settings in the ScanGear screen. Specify... Opens the Scan Settings dialog box in which you can make advanced scan settings. Scan Settings Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Note When scanning slanted documents, select the Correct slanted document checkbox to improve...
  • Page 622 according to the language of the document to be scanned. When scanning multiple documents, you can collect the extracted text into one file. General Tab Text displayed in Notepad (included with Windows) is for guidance only. Text in the image of the following types of documents may not be detected correctly.
  • Page 623 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Custom Scanning > Dialog Box S726 Custom Dialog Box Click Custom on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen to open the Custom dialog box.
  • Page 624 Note To reduce moire, set Document Type to Magazine. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears. Select a Units, then enter the Width and Height and click OK.
  • Page 625 Magazines, newspapers and text documents: PDF You can change the file format from Set..Images saved as PDF files may not open depending on the application. In that case, select an option other than Auto in Save as type. You cannot set passwords for PDF files. If you select JPEG/Exif when Document Type is not Auto Mode, the Save the JPEG/Exif file in AdobeRGB checkbox will be selectable.
  • Page 626 Open with Specify an application with which to open scanned images. Drag and drop the icon of an application that supports the file format displayed in Save as type. The specified application starts after images are scanned. Important Depending on the specified application, the images may not appear correctly or the application may not start.
  • Page 627 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scanning > Preferences Dialog Box S705 Preferences Dialog Box Click Preferences to open the Preferences dialog box. In the Preferences dialog box, you can specify general MP Navigator EX settings and how to respond when scanning using the Operation Panel, via the General and Scanner Button Settings tabs.
  • Page 628: General Tab

    Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > General S740 General Tab On the General tab, you can specify general MP Navigator EX settings. Product Name Displays the product name of the machine that MP Navigator EX is currently configured to use. If the displayed product is not the one you want to use, select the desired product from the list.
  • Page 629 images when transferring checkbox selected. - Images scanned using the Operation Panel of the machine by automatically detecting the document type - Images scanned from the Scan/Import window by automatically detecting the document type - Images scanned in One-click Mode by automatically detecting the document type - Images scanned using ScanGear (scanner driver) Note It is recommended that you scan at 300 dpi or higher resolution when scanning multiple photos...
  • Page 630 When the checkbox is not selected, you can scan up to 10 pages at one time. Page top...
  • Page 631 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save to PC) S707 Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save to PC) On the Scanner Button Settings tab, you can specify how to respond when scanning using the Operation Panel of the machine.
  • Page 632 Opens the Scan Settings dialog box in which you can make advanced scan settings. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Scanner Button Settings) Save Settings Automatically save the image to your computer after scanning it Select this to save the images to your computer as specified after scanning them. The File Name and Save in settings will be displayed.
  • Page 633 Important This setting is not available when the Compress scanned images when transferring checkbox is selected on the " General Tab " of the Preferences dialog box. Specify PDF on printer's operation panel Click Set... to make advanced settings for creating PDF files. See " PDF Settings Dialog Box "...
  • Page 634 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Scanner Button Settings Tab (Attach to E-mail) S737 Scanner Button Settings Tab (Attach to E-mail) On the Scanner Button Settings tab, you can specify how to respond when scanning using the Operation Panel of the machine.
  • Page 635 Opens the Scan Settings dialog box in which you can make advanced scan settings. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Scanner Button Settings) Save Settings File Size Not available. File Name Enter the file name of the image to be saved (up to 64 characters). Save as type Set this item using the Operation Panel of the machine.
  • Page 636 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > > Scan Settings Dialog Box (Scanner Button Settings) S743 Scan Settings Dialog Box (Scanner Button Settings) The Scan Settings dialog box opens when you click Specify... on the Scanner Button Settings tab of the Preferences dialog box.
  • Page 637 Descreen Set this item using the Operation Panel of the machine. Unsharp Mask Set this item using the Operation Panel of the machine. Remove gutter shadow Select this checkbox to correct shadows that appear between pages when scanning open booklets. Important When scanning, align a corner of the document with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen.
  • Page 638 Restore the default settings. Page top...
  • Page 639 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > > Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images S011 Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images You can save or print data other than scanned images using MP Navigator EX. Using images saved on a memory card Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card Using images saved on a computer...
  • Page 640 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Scanning > Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images > Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card S506 Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card You can import images (including PDF files created via scanning using the Operation Panel) saved on a memory card, and save them to a computer or print them using MP Navigator EX.
  • Page 641 The Memory Card screen of the Scan/Import window appears, and the images and PDF files saved on the memory card appear in the Thumbnail window. Note See " Memory Card Screen (Scan/Import Window) " for details on the Memory Card screen. Select the checkboxes of the images and PDF files you want to import, then click Import.
  • Page 642 The imported images and PDF files appear in the View & Use window. See the corresponding sections below for details on using the imported images and PDF files. Creating/Editing PDF Files Printing Documents Printing Photos Sending via E-mail Editing Files Page top...
  • Page 643 Advanced Guide > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Scanning > Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images > Opening Images Saved on a Computer S507 Opening Images Saved on a Computer You can open images saved on a computer and print them or attach them to e-mail using MP Navigator EX.
  • Page 644 Select the images you want to use, then select what you want to do with them. See the corresponding sections below for details on using images. Creating/Editing PDF Files Printing Documents Printing Photos Sending via E-mail Editing Files Page top...
  • Page 645 Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning Scanning with Other Application Software What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Page top...
  • Page 646 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? S201 What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents. It enables you to specify the output size and make image corrections when scanning. ScanGear can be started from MP Navigator EX or from other applications that are compatible with a standard interface called TWAIN.
  • Page 647 Auto Scan Mode Use the Auto Scan Mode tab to scan easily by simply placing the document on the Platen and clicking Scan. Page top...
  • Page 648 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) S200 Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Starting ScanGear (scanner driver) Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning documents after making simple image corrections Scanning in Basic Mode Scanning documents after making advanced image corrections and brightness/color adjustments Scanning in Advanced Mode...
  • Page 649 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) S202 Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning. ScanGear can be started from MP Navigator EX or an application.
  • Page 650 Select the Use the scanner driver checkbox in Scan Settings, then click Scan. The ScanGear screen appears. Important Use the scanner driver is not displayed in the Auto Scan dialog box or PDF dialog box. Starting from an Application Follow these steps (example) to start ScanGear from an application. The procedure varies depending on the application.
  • Page 651 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Basic Mode S203 Scanning in Basic Mode Use the Basic Mode tab to scan easily by following the on-screen steps. This section explains how to scan a single document.
  • Page 652 Preview image appears in the Preview area. Note Colors are adjusted based on the document type selected in Select Source. Set Destination. Set Output Size. Output size options vary by the item selected in Destination. Adjust the scan area (cropping frame) as required. Adjust the size and position of the cropping frame (scan area) on the preview image.
  • Page 653 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Advanced Mode S205 Scanning in Advanced Mode Use the Advanced Mode tab to specify the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, etc.
  • Page 654 Set Input Settings. Input Settings Click Preview. Preview image appears in the Preview area. Note If you scan without preview, the show-through reduction function will be active. This function is useful when scanning magazines. However, when scanning photos, the color tone of the scanned image may differ from the source due to the show-through reduction function.
  • Page 655 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Auto Scan Mode S207 Scanning in Auto Scan Mode Use the Auto Scan Mode tab to scan easily by automatically detecting the type of document placed on the Platen.
  • Page 656 Related Topic Auto Scan Mode Tab Page top...
  • Page 657 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) S208 Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) You can scan two or more photos (small documents) on the Platen at one time on the Basic Mode tab and Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver).
  • Page 658 Click Preview. Thumbnails of the preview images appear in the Preview area. Images are cropped (scan areas are specified) automatically according to the document size. Set Destination. Set Output Size. Adjust the scan areas (cropping frames) and set Image corrections as required. Note You can correct each image separately.
  • Page 659 Click Scan. Scanning Multiple Documents in Whole Image View Follow these steps if thumbnails are not displayed correctly when previewed or if you want to scan multiple documents as a single image. Note Positions of slanted documents are not corrected in whole image view. After previewing images, click (Thumbnail) on the Toolbar.
  • Page 660 Note ScanGear's response after scanning can be specified in Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning on the Scan tab of the Preferences dialog box. Scan Tab Page top...
  • Page 661 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) S300 Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) The following sections provide you with tips and know-how on advanced scanning techniques involving color/brightness adjustment, etc.
  • Page 662 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.) S308 Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.) The Image Settings functions on the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver) allow you to enhance the outline of the subjects, reduce dust/scratches and correct faded colors when scanning...
  • Page 663 None Auto Sharpening slightly out-of-focus images Set Unsharp Mask to ON. Reducing gradations and stripe patterns Set Descreen to ON. Note Printed photos and pictures are displayed as a collection of fine dots. "Moire" is a phenomenon where uneven gradation or a stripe pattern appears when such photos or pictures printed with fine dots are scanned.
  • Page 664 Reducing graininess Set Grain Correction to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of graininess. None Medium Correcting backlit images Set Backlight Correction to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of backlight. None Medium Correcting shadows that appear between pages when scanning open booklets Set Gutter Shadow Correction to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of shadows.
  • Page 665 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern S301 Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern You can preview color changes and reproduce natural colors by using the color pattern function in ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Basic Mode tab.
  • Page 666 Click an arrow in Color Adjustment to emphasize the corresponding color. Cyan & red, magenta & green and yellow & blue are complementary color pairs (each pair produces a shade of gray when mixed). You can reproduce the natural colors of the scene by reducing the cast color and increasing the complementary color.
  • Page 667 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance S303 Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance In ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Saturation/Color Balance).
  • Page 668 entire picture due to the weather or ambient strong colors. Move (Slider) under Color Balance to the left or right to emphasize the corresponding color. Cyan & Red Magenta & Green Yellow & Blue These are complementary color pairs (each pair produces a shade of gray when mixed). You can reproduce the natural colors of the scene by reducing the cast color and increasing the complementary color.
  • Page 669 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Brightness and Contrast S304 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast In ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Brightness/Contrast). Note Click (Down arrow) to switch to detailed view.
  • Page 670 Note Only Grayscale will be displayed in Channel when Color Mode is Grayscale. Brightness Adjust the image brightness. Move (Slider) under Brightness to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127). Darkened Original image Brightened...
  • Page 671 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Histogram S305 Adjusting Histogram In ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Histogram). Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window. Channel Each dot of an image is a mixture of Red, Green and Blue in various proportions (gradation).
  • Page 672 (1) Bright area (2) Dark area (3) Whole image More data is distributed to the More data is distributed to the Data is widely distributed between the shadow side. highlight side. highlight and shadow. Adjusting Histograms (Using the Slider) Select a Channel, then move (Black-point Slider) or (White-point Slider) to specify the level to be set as the shadow or highlight.
  • Page 673 Moving the Mid-point Slider Move the Mid-point Slider to specify the level to be set as the middle of the tonal range. Images with more data distributed to the highlight side Move the Mid-point Slider toward the highlight side. Images with more data distributed to the shadow side Move the Mid-point Slider toward the shadow side.
  • Page 674 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Tone Curve S306 Adjusting Tone Curve In ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Tone Curve Settings). Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window.
  • Page 675 Adjusting Tone Curve In Select Tone Curve, select a tone curve from No correction, Overexposure, Underexposure, High contrast, Reverse the negative/positive image and Edit custom curve. No correction (No adjustment) Overexposure (Convex curve) The midtone data of the input side is stretched toward the highlight of the output side, resulting in a bright-toned image when viewed on a monitor.
  • Page 676 Edit custom curve You can drag specific points on the Tone Curve to freely adjust the brightness of the corresponding areas. Page top...
  • Page 677 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Setting Threshold S307 Setting Threshold The brightness of color and grayscale images is expressed in a value between 0 and 255. However, in creating black and white images, all colors are mapped to either black (0) or white (255).
  • Page 678 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens S800 ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens The following sections describe ScanGear (scanner driver)'s screens and functions, and how to use ScanGear. Basic Mode Tab Advanced Mode Tab Input Settings Output Settings Image Settings...
  • Page 679 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scanning > > Basic Mode Tab S801 Basic Mode Tab This mode allows you to scan easily by following the on-screen steps. This section describes the settings and functions available on the Basic Mode tab. Settings and Operation Buttons Toolbar Preview Area...
  • Page 680 Display Preview Image Preview Performs a trial scan. Note When using the machine for the first time, scanner calibration starts automatically. Wait a while until the preview image appears. Destination Select what you want to do with the scanned image. Print Select this to print the scanned image on a printer.
  • Page 681 Select an output size in pixels. A cropping frame of the selected monitor size will be displayed and the portion within the cropping frame will be scanned. You can drag the cropping frame to enlarge/reduce it while maintaining the aspect ratio. Add/Delete...
  • Page 682 Auto Document Fix Sharpens text in a document or magazine for better readability. Important When this checkbox is selected in ScanGear (scanner driver) started from MP Navigator EX, the files can be saved in JPEG/Exif or PDF format only. Scanning may take longer than usual when this checkbox is selected. The color tone may change from the source image due to corrections.
  • Page 683 (Thumbnail)/ (Whole Image) Switches the view in the Preview area. Preview Area (Rotate Left) Rotates the preview image 90 degrees counter-clockwise. - The result will be reflected in the scanned image. - The image returns to its original state when you preview again. (Rotate Right) Rotates the preview image 90 degrees clockwise.
  • Page 684 Thumbnails of images cropped to the document size are displayed. Only the images with the checkbox selected will be scanned. Note When multiple images are previewed, different outlines indicate different selection status. - Focus Frame (thick blue outline): The displayed settings will be applied. - Selected Frame (thin blue outline): The settings will be applied to the Focus Frame and Selected Frames simultaneously.
  • Page 685 Related Topic Scanning in Basic Mode Page top...
  • Page 686 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scanning > > Advanced Mode Tab S803 Advanced Mode Tab This mode allows you to make advanced scan settings such as the color mode, output resolution, image brightness and color tone. This section describes the settings and functions available on the Advanced Mode tab.
  • Page 687 Enter Setting Name and click Add. The name appears in Favorite Settings List. When you click Save, the item appears in the Favorite Settings list and can be selected, along with the predefined items. To delete an item, select it in Favorite Settings List and click Delete. Click Save to save settings displayed in Favorite Settings List.
  • Page 688 Preview Performs a trial scan. Scan Scanning starts. Note When scanning starts, the progress will be displayed. Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When scanning is completed, a dialog box prompting you to select the next action may open. Follow the prompt to complete. For details, see Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning in " Scan Tab "...
  • Page 689 (Thumbnail)/ (Whole Image) Switches the view in the Preview area. Preview Area (Clear) Click this button to delete the preview image. It also resets the Toolbar and color adjustment settings. (Crop) Allows you to specify the scan area by dragging the mouse. (Move Image) If an enlarged image is too large to fit in the Preview area, you can click this button and drag the image across the screen until the part you want to see is displayed.
  • Page 690 Removes the selected cropping frame. (Information) Displays the version of ScanGear and the current scan settings (document type, etc.). (Open Guide) This page appears. Preview Area Preview Area This is where a trial image is displayed after you click Preview. You can also check the results of the settings (image corrections, color adjustments, etc.) made in "...
  • Page 691 Note You can specify the scan area (cropping frame) on the displayed image. In thumbnail view, you can only create one cropping frame per image. In whole image view, you can create multiple cropping frames. Adjusting Cropping Frames Related Topic Scanning in Advanced Mode Page top...
  • Page 692 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Input Scanning > > Settings S804 Input Settings Input Settings allows you to set the following items: Select Source The type of document to be scanned is displayed. Paper Size Select the size of the document to be scanned.
  • Page 693 Select this mode to scan black and white photos, or to create black and white images. This mode renders the image in 256 levels (8 bit) of black and white. Black and White Select this mode to scan photos and documents in black and white. This mode renders the image in black and white.
  • Page 694 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scanning > > Output Settings S805 Output Settings Output Settings allows you to set the following items: Output Resolution Select the resolution to scan at. The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image. Select a resolution from the options displayed by clicking the button, or enter a value within the range of 25 dpi to 19200 dpi (in 1 dpi increments).
  • Page 695 Output Settings or specify a value (by 1%) for %. The maximum value available for % depends on the Output Resolution. % can be specified for up to 19200 dpi (the maximum available output resolution). Paper Size (L, etc.) & Monitor Size (1024 x 768 pixels, etc.) (Width), (Height) and scale cannot be specified.
  • Page 696 message appears when you click Scan. It is recommended that you adjust the settings to reduce Data Size. To continue, scan in whole image view. Page top...
  • Page 697: Image Settings

    Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scanning > > Image Settings S806 Image Settings Important Do not apply these functions to images without moire, dust/scratches or faded colors. The color tone may be adversely affected. Image correction results may not be reflected in the preview image.
  • Page 698 Applies Image Adjustment suitable for magazines. Newspaper Applies Image Adjustment suitable for newspapers. Document Applies Image Adjustment suitable for text documents. Important You can set Image Adjustment after preview. You can set this setting when Recommended is selected on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog box.
  • Page 699 Fading correction will not be applied. Select this to correct a small amount of fading and colorcast. Medium It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Select this to correct a large amount of fading and colorcast. This can affect the tone of the image. Important You can set Fading Correction after preview.
  • Page 700 Gutter Shadow Correction Use this function to correct shadows that appear between pages when scanning open booklets. When you set the Gutter Shadow Correction setting in the preview image, the result will be reflected. Preview the effects before scanning, as results vary depending on the type of document and how it is pressed.
  • Page 701 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Color Scanning > > Adjustment Buttons S807 Color Adjustment Buttons The Color Adjustment Buttons allow you to make fine corrections to the image brightness and color tones. You can adjust the image's overall brightness or contrast, and adjust its highlight and shadow values (histogram) or balance (tone curve).
  • Page 702 (Histogram) A histogram allows you to see the data concentration at each brightness level of an image. You can specify the darkest level (shadow) and brightest level (highlight) within an image, cut the levels and expand the middle of the tonal range of the image. Adjusting Histogram (Tone Curve Settings) Adjust the brightness of an image by selecting the type of graph (tone curve) showing the balance of...
  • Page 703 Enter Setting Name and click Add. The name appears in Tone Curve Settings List or Threshold Settings List. Click Save to save. You can load and apply the saved tone curve/threshold settings to a preview image. To load the settings, select the saved item from the pull-down menu. To delete an item, select it in Tone Curve Settings List or Threshold Settings List and click Delete.
  • Page 704 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning > > > Auto Scan Mode Tab S813 Auto Scan Mode Tab This mode allows you to scan easily by simply placing documents on the Platen and clicking a button. On the Auto Scan Mode tab, documents are automatically detected.
  • Page 705 Important When this checkbox is selected in ScanGear (scanner driver) started from MP Navigator EX, the files can be saved in JPEG/Exif or PDF format only. Scanning may take longer than usual when this checkbox is selected. You can set this setting when Recommended is selected on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog box.
  • Page 706 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scanning > > Preferences Dialog Box S808 Preferences Dialog Box Click Preferences... in the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen to open Preferences dialog box. In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to ScanGear functions via the Scanner, Preview, Scan and Color Settings tabs.
  • Page 707 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scanning > > Scanner Tab S812 Scanner Tab On the Scanner tab, you can specify the following settings. Quiet Mode Select this checkbox to reduce scanner sound by slowing down the scanner head when previewing or scanning documents.
  • Page 708 Page top...
  • Page 709 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scanning > > Preview Tab S809 Preview Tab On the Preview tab, you can specify the following settings. Preview at Start of ScanGear Select what to do with Preview when ScanGear (scanner driver) is started. Automatically Execute Preview ScanGear will automatically start previewing at startup.
  • Page 710 No cropping frame will be displayed after previewing. Cropping Size for Thumbnail View Select the cropping size for thumbnails of scanned documents. Larger Displays 105% (in width and height) of the area displayed for the standard size. Standard The standard size. Smaller Displays 95% (in width and height) of the area displayed for the standard size.
  • Page 711 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning > > > Scan S810 Scan Tab On the Scan tab, you can specify the following settings. Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning Select what to do with ScanGear (scanner driver) after scanning images. Close ScanGear automatically Select this to return to the original application when scanning is completed.
  • Page 712 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Color Scanning > > Settings Tab S811 Color Settings Tab On the Color Settings tab, you can specify the following settings. Color Adjustment Select either of the following. You can select one when Color Mode is Color or Grayscale.
  • Page 713 characteristics of the monitor. Adjust the value if your monitor's gamma value does not match the default value set in ScanGear, and the colors of the original image are not accurately reflected in the monitor. Click Defaults to return to the default Monitor Gamma value (2.20). Note Refer to the manual of your monitor to check its gamma value.
  • Page 714 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning S012 Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Adjusting the cropping frame (scan area) Adjusting Cropping Frames Selecting the best resolution Resolution Learning about file formats File Formats Learning about Color Matching Color Matching...
  • Page 715 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning > > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Adjusting Cropping Frames S802 Adjusting Cropping Frames You can specify the scan area by creating a cropping frame on the image displayed in the Preview area of the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen.
  • Page 716 The cursor will change into (Crosshair arrow) when it is positioned within a cropping frame. Click and drag the mouse to move the entire cropping frame. Note In Advanced Mode tab, you can specify the cropping frame size by entering the values into (Width) and (Height) in Input Settings.
  • Page 717 You can create multiple cropping frames and apply different scan settings to each cropping frame. You can also select multiple cropping frames by clicking them while pressing the Ctrl key. If you select multiple cropping frames and change the settings on a tab at the right of ScanGear, the settings will be applied to all the selected cropping frames.
  • Page 718 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning > > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Resolution S309 Resolution What is Resolution? The data in the image you have scanned is a collection of dots carrying information about brightness and color.
  • Page 719 Scale: 200% Setting the Resolution in ScanGear (Scanner Driver) In ScanGear, you can specify the resolution with Output Resolution in Output Settings on the Advanced Mode tab. Example of Appropriate Resolution when Printing to Scale The scanning resolution is automatically set so that the value set in Output Resolution will be the resolution of the scanned image.
  • Page 720 Important If you double the resolution, the file size quadruples. If the file is too large, the processing speed will slow down significantly, and you will experience inconvenience such as lack of memory. Set the minimum required resolution according to the use of the image. Page top...
  • Page 721 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning > > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning File Formats S310 File Formats You can select a file format when saving scanned images. You should specify the most suitable format according to how you want to use the image on which application. Available file formats vary by application and computer (Windows or Macintosh).
  • Page 722 Advanced Guide > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning > > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Color Matching S815 Color Matching Color Matching adjusts devices as shown below to match the colors of an image displayed on a monitor or a printed image with the colors of the original document.
  • Page 723 Advanced Guide > Scanning > Other Scanning Methods Other Scanning Methods Scanning with WIA Driver Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Page top...
  • Page 724 Advanced Guide > Scanning > Other Scanning Methods > Scanning with WIA Driver S604 Scanning with WIA Driver You can scan an image from a WIA-compliant application and use the image in that application. WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) is a driver model implemented in Windows XP or later. It allows you to scan documents without using an application.
  • Page 725 File type Select a file format from JPEG, BMP, PNG and TIFF. Resolution (DPI) Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi. 300 dpi is set by default. Resolution Brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image.
  • Page 726 Brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127). Contrast Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image, thus softening the image.
  • Page 727 You can scan images via the Control Panel of Windows XP using the WIA driver. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. Click Printers and Other Hardware > Scanners and Cameras, then double-click WIA Canon (model name). The Scanner and Camera Wizard dialog box opens. Click Next.
  • Page 728 Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image, thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127). Resolution (DPI) Enter the resolution.
  • Page 729 Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device Page top...
  • Page 730 Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device > Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device About PictBridge Print Settings Page top...
  • Page 731 Advanced Guide > > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device > Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device U052 Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone connect to the machine using a USB cable recommended by the device's manufacturer, and print recorded images directly without using a computer.
  • Page 732 Specify the print settings such as the paper type and layout. You can perform settings using the menu on the LCD of your PictBridge compliant device. Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the machine. Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device If your PictBridge compliant device does not have a setting menu, change the setting from the machine.
  • Page 733 A4/Letter: 4-up Photo Stickers: 2-up, 4-up, 9-up, 16-up. *2 With a Canon brand PictBridge compliant device, selecting items with "i" mark allows you to print shooting info (Exif Data) in list format (20-up) or on the margins of the specified data (1-up). (May not be available with some Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.)
  • Page 734 *1 Photos are optimized for printing using the Photo optimizer pro function. *2 Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. (May not be selected depending on the device.) Trimming Default (Off: No trimming), On (follow the camera's setting), Off Settings on the Machine You can change the PictBridge print settings from the PictBridge print settings screen.
  • Page 735 Advanced Guide > Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning Your Machine Aligning the Print Head Performing Maintenance from a Computer Page top...
  • Page 736 Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine Cleaning Your Machine Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine Page top...
  • Page 737 Advanced Guide > > Cleaning Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine U059 Cleaning This section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your machine. Important Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface.
  • Page 738 Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine U060 Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Be sure to use a soft cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning.
  • Page 739 Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover U061 Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. With a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (B) gently.
  • Page 740 Advanced Guide > > Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine U062 Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) This section explains how to clean the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly.
  • Page 741 (A) Load the paper after unfolding it. The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine. Check the folded part of the ejected paper. If it is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine may be stained.
  • Page 742 Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine U063 Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
  • Page 743 Advanced Guide > > Aligning the Print Head Maintenance Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Page top...
  • Page 744 Advanced Guide > Aligning the Print Head > Aligning the Print Head Maintenance > U096 Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Note If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace the ink tank whose ink is low.
  • Page 745 Important Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet. Be careful not to get the print head alignment sheet dirty. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly. 5. When the message Did the patterns print correctly? appears, confirm that the pattern is printed correctly, select Yes, then press the OK button.
  • Page 746 Do not open the Document Cover or remove the print head alignment sheet on the Platen Glass until adjusting the print head position is completed. If adjusting the auto print head position has failed, Failed to scan head alignment sheet. appears on the LCD.
  • Page 747 Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Print Heads Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Aligning the Print Head Position Checking the Print Head Nozzles Cleaning Inside the Machine Page top...
  • Page 748 Advanced Guide > > Cleaning the Print Heads Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer P026 Cleaning the Print Heads The print head cleaning function allows you to unclog clogged nozzles in the print head. Perform print head cleaning if printing is faint or a specific color fails to print, even though there is enough ink. The procedure for cleaning the print heads is as follows: Cleaning Open the...
  • Page 749 The Nozzle Check dialog box opens after the confirmation message. Check the results To check whether the print quality has improved, click Print Check Pattern. To cancel the check process, click Cancel. Important Cleaning consumes a small amount of ink. Deep Cleaning consumes a larger amount of ink than Cleaning.
  • Page 750 Advanced Guide > > Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer P027 Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Cleans the paper feed roller. Perform feed roller cleaning when there are paper particles sticking to the paper feed roller and paper is not fed properly. The procedure for performing the feed roller cleaning is as follows: Roller Cleaning Prepare the machine...
  • Page 751 Advanced Guide > > Aligning the Print Head Position Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer P028 Aligning the Print Head Position Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. This machine supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment.
  • Page 752 When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks (B) More noticeable vertical white streaks If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal white streaks.
  • Page 753 When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks (B) More noticeable vertical white streaks Confirm the displayed message and click OK The third pattern is printed.
  • Page 754 When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal white stripes. (A) Less noticeable horizontal white stripes (B) More noticeable horizontal white stripes Note To print and check the current setting, open the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box, and click Print Alignment Value.
  • Page 755 Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Checking the Print Head Nozzles P029 Checking the Print Head Nozzles The nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print heads are working properly by printing a nozzle check pattern.
  • Page 756 Advanced Guide > > Cleaning Inside the Machine Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer P030 Cleaning Inside the Machine Perform bottom plate cleaning before you execute duplex printing to prevent smudges on the back side of the paper. Also perform bottom plate cleaning if ink smudges caused by something other than print data appear on the printed page.
  • Page 757 Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication About Bluetooth Communication Handling Precautions Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication Basic Procedure for Printing via Bluetooth Communication Bluetooth Settings Troubleshooting Specifications Page top...
  • Page 758: Handling Precautions

    Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Handling Precautions Handling Precautions Shipping the Product Page top...
  • Page 759 This product may not be used in countries or regions other than the country or region where it was purchased due to local laws and regulations. Please note that the use of this product in such countries or regions may lead to penalties and that Canon should not be liable for such punishment. Page top...
  • Page 760 Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit Bluetooth Unit Attaching to and Removing from the Printer Page top...
  • Page 761 The Bluetooth Unit BU-30 (hereafter referred to as the Bluetooth unit) is an adaptor which can be used with a Canon IJ printer with Bluetooth interface. By attaching the Bluetooth unit to a Canon IJ printer with Bluetooth interface, wireless printing from a Bluetooth enabled device, such as a computer or mobile phone, is possible.
  • Page 762 Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit > Attaching to and Removing from the Printer B005 Attaching to and Removing from the Printer Attaching the Bluetooth Unit to the Printer Removing the Bluetooth Unit from the Printer Attaching the Bluetooth Unit to the Printer Attach the Bluetooth unit to the Direct Print Port (A) of the printer in accordance with the following procedure.
  • Page 763 Note When the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer, the message is displayed on the LCD. Removing the Bluetooth Unit from the Printer Remove the Bluetooth unit from the Direct Print Port of the printer in accordance with the following procedure.
  • Page 764 Advanced Guide > > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication About Bluetooth Communication Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication Preparation Installing the MP Drivers Setting the Printer Registering the Printer Deleting the Printer Page top...
  • Page 765 Advanced Guide > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication About Bluetooth Communication > > Preparation B006 Preparation In order to print via Bluetooth communication with Windows, the following system requirements must be satisfied. Computer A computer in which an internal Bluetooth module is installed or a computer to which an optional Bluetooth adapter (available from various manufacturers) is attached.
  • Page 766 Authenticate the printer as a Bluetooth device on Bluetooth Devices in Hardware and Sound under Control Panel. Registering the Printer When using Windows XP SP2 or later, and when Bluetooth Devices is displayed in Printers and Other Hardware under Control Panel Authenticate the printer as a Bluetooth device on Bluetooth Devices in Printers and Other Hardware under Control Panel.
  • Page 767 Advanced Guide > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication > Installing the MP About Bluetooth Communication > Drivers B007 Installing the MP Drivers Note If you use the printer connecting with a computer, the MP Drivers have already been installed. In this case, move to the next step.
  • Page 768 Advanced Guide > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication About Bluetooth Communication > > Setting the Printer B008 Setting the Printer This section describes the procedures for checking the settings of the Bluetooth unit on the LCD of the printer in preparation for Bluetooth printing. If you need more information about the Bluetooth settings, see Setting Bluetooth Printing Make sure that the Bluetooth unit is attached and the printer is turned on.
  • Page 769 If multiple printer units with the same model name are connected to the system, assigning a different device name to each printer is recommended for easy identification of the printer you will use. See Bluetooth settings Screen After checking the device name, use the OK button on the printer to finish setting.
  • Page 770 Advanced Guide > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication About Bluetooth Communication > > Registering the Printer B009 Registering the Printer Register the printer as a Bluetooth device using Add a Bluetooth Device (Bluetooth Devices except for Windows 7) under Control Panel. Note Before registering the printer on Add a Bluetooth Device (Bluetooth Devices except for Windows 7) under Control Panel, enable the Bluetooth function of your computer.
  • Page 771 If the device name is not displayed, see Check 3: Is the printer name which you want to register displayed in the printer list? Select Pair without using a code. When registering this printer, Connecting with this device (Pairing with this wireless device in Windows Vista) is displayed.
  • Page 772 Note In Windows Vista, the Windows needs to install driver software for your Bluetooth Peripheral Device screen may be displayed automatically. In this case, click Don't show this message again for this device. In Windows XP: Log into a user account with the administrator privilege. Click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Bluetooth Devices.
  • Page 773 Select the same device name as that checked under Setting the Printer Note If the device name is not displayed, see Check 3: Is the printer name which you want to register displayed in the printer list? Select Don't use a passkey, and then Next. Note If you set a passkey on the printer, select Use the passkey found in the documentation and input the passkey then click Next.
  • Page 774 Check that the device name selected at step 5 is registered on the Devices sheet, and click OK. Now, the settings for printing via Bluetooth communication are ready. Page top...
  • Page 775 Advanced Guide > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication > Deleting the Printer About Bluetooth Communication > B010 Deleting the Printer This section describes the procedure to delete the registered printer. If you want to re-register the printer as a Bluetooth device, first follow the procedure below to delete the printer, and then re-register it.
  • Page 776 Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Basic Procedure for Printing via Bluetooth Communication Basic Procedure for Printing via Bluetooth Communication Printing with Computers Printing with Bluetooth Compliant Devices other than a Computer Page top...
  • Page 777 1. Select Print on the application software's File menu. The Print dialog box opens. 2. Select the printer to which you attached the Bluetooth unit such as Canon XXX Printer (Copy X) from Select Printer. 3. Click Preferences (or Properties).
  • Page 778 1. Select the print setting in Commonly Used Settings. 2. Confirm the required print settings in Media Type, Printer Paper Size, and so on. Note You can specify the advanced print settings on Main sheet and Page Setup sheet. For details on the print settings, refer to Various Printing Methods 3.
  • Page 779 When you use a USB cable for printing, select Canon XXX Printer from Select Printer. To cancel a print job in progress, use the Stop button on the printer or click Cancel Printing on the printer status monitor. After printing is canceled, a sheet of paper may be ejected with no printing results.
  • Page 780 Mobile phone print settings Start printing from the Bluetooth compliant device. When you select the device name, select the initial value of the printer "Canon XXX-1" (where "XXX" is your printer's name). If you are required to input the passkey, input the initial value "0000".
  • Page 781 Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Settings Setting Bluetooth Printing Bluetooth settings Screen Page top...
  • Page 782 Advanced Guide > > Setting Bluetooth Printing About Bluetooth Communication > Bluetooth Settings B013 Setting Bluetooth Printing Make sure that the printer is turned on, and attach the Bluetooth unit. Note When the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer, the message is displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 783: Security Settings

    When a model other than MG5200 series is used, whatever appears in place of "MG5200" becomes the model name use. When you select MG5200 series-2, the printer name displayed on the Bluetooth device is Canon MG5200 series-2. The initial value is set to MG5200 series-1.
  • Page 784 Access refusal setting Screen When you search from a Bluetooth device, you can enable or disable the display of the printer name. Disables searching from a Bluetooth device. OFF (Default setting) Enables searching and printing from a Bluetooth device. Security settings Screen Enable Selecting Enable allows you to choose either of the security modes below.
  • Page 785 Page top...
  • Page 786: Troubleshooting

    Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Cannot be Registered Printing Does Not Start Page top...
  • Page 787 Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting B015 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve the problems occurred during the use of the Bluetooth unit. Problems related to the printer's hardware, MP Drivers installation, and so on, are also described in Troubleshooting Page top...
  • Page 788 Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Troubleshooting > Printer Cannot be Registered B016 Printer Cannot be Registered Check 1: Have MP Drivers been installed? Setup CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive, then If MP Drivers are not yet installed, insert the perform Custom Install and select MP Drivers.
  • Page 789 Check whether access from a Bluetooth-compatible device is refused. Check the printer access setting displaying the Bluetooth settings screen on the LCD of the printer. Display the Bluetooth settings screen on the LCD of the printer. For information about how to display the Bluetooth settings screen, refer to Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Select Access refusal setting.
  • Page 790 Click the icon of the printer to be used for printing via Bluetooth communication. By default, the icon name is Canon XXX Printer (Copy X). Note "X" is a device name or a digit. The number of digits may differ depending on the printer.
  • Page 791: Control Panel

    When authenticating the printer as a Bluetooth device using Bluetooth Settings built in the computer TBPnnn (Canon XXX Printer (Copy X)) ("n" is a digit) For Windows Vista or Windows XP When authenticating the printer as a Bluetooth device in Control Panel BTHnnn (Canon XXX Printer (Copy X)) ("n"...
  • Page 792 Check 5: Were the MP Drivers installed after printer registration on Add a Bluetooth Device (Bluetooth Devices in Windows Vista or Windows XP)? If you have installed the MP Drivers after registering the printer as a Bluetooth device on Add a Bluetooth Device (Bluetooth Devices in Windows Vista or Windows XP), delete the printer and then register it again.
  • Page 793: Specifications

    Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Specifications B019 Specifications Communication Bluetooth v2.0 method Maximum Speed 1.44 Mbps Output Bluetooth Power Class 2 Communication Line-of-sight distance: approx. 33 ft./10 m * distance * It may vary depending on factors including the presence of obstacles between communication equipment, radio wave conditions, the presence of magnetic fields around microwave ovens and locations where electrostatic and radio interference occur, the types of software and operating systems used, and...
  • Page 794 Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Page top...
  • Page 795 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Plain paper feed settings Print settings Device user settings Mobile phone print settings Bluetooth settings PictBridge print settings Language selection...
  • Page 796 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Changing the Machine Changing the Machine Settings Settings on the LCD U066 Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD This section describes the procedure to change the settings in the Device settings screen, taking the steps to specify Extended copy amount as an example.
  • Page 797 Plain paper feed settings Print settings Device user settings Mobile phone print settings Bluetooth settings PictBridge print settings Language selection Reset setting Page top...
  • Page 798 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings > Plain paper feed settings U083 Plain paper feed settings Specifies the paper source for A4, Letter, A5, and B5 plain paper. Note A4, Letter, A5, and B5 paper can be loaded in the Cassette. Load the other sizes of paper on the Rear Tray.
  • Page 799 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings > Print settings U075 Print settings Prevent paper abrasion Use this setting only if the print surface becomes smudged. Important Be sure to set this back to OFF after printing since it may result in lower printing speed or lower print quality.
  • Page 800 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings > Device user settings U077 Device user settings Date display format Changes the display format of shooting dates when printed. Note When ON is selected for Print date on the print settings screen in printing from a memory card or a USB flash drive, the shooting date is printed in the date display format you selected.
  • Page 801 when setting the number of copies, changing the photo displayed on the LCD, setting the zoom ratio, etc. Page top...
  • Page 802 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings > Mobile phone print settings U078 Mobile phone print settings When printing from a mobile phone through Bluetooth communication, select the print settings such as page size, media type, layout, and so on.
  • Page 803 Specifies the name of this machine that is displayed on a Bluetooth-compatible device. For example, if you set it to XXX-2, the machine will be displayed as "Canon XXX-2" on the Bluetooth device. The default value is XXX-1 (where "XXX" is your machine's name).
  • Page 804 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings > PictBridge print settings U080 PictBridge print settings You can change the print settings when printing from a PictBridge compliant device. Set the print settings to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to print according to the settings on the machine.
  • Page 805 applied. If the print result with Auto photo fix selected for Photo fix is not satisfactory, select Manual correction, then specify each advanced setting item. Manual correction Screen If No correction is selected, photos are printed without correction. Red-EyeCorrection Select ON to correct red eyes in portraits caused by flash photography. Depending on the type of the photo, red eyes may not be corrected or parts other than the eyes may be corrected.
  • Page 806 Contrast Adjust contrast. Color balance Adjust color hue. For example, you can increase red or yellow to adjust the skin tone. Effect Applies special effects to the photo, such as printing in sepia tones or with a sketch illustration like effect. Page top...
  • Page 807 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings > Language selection U081 Language selection Changes the language for LCD messages and menus. Page top...
  • Page 808 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings > Reset setting U082 Reset setting You can change the settings back to the default. Note You cannot change the following setting items back to the default: The language displayed on the LCD The current position of the Print Head The Read/write attribute setting...
  • Page 809 Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing the Print Options Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Setting the Paper Source for Plain Paper Managing the Machine Power Reducing the Machine Noise Changing the Machine Operation Mode Page top...
  • Page 810 Advanced Guide > > > Changing the Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Print Options P413 Changing the Print Options You change the detailed print driver settings for print data that is sent from an application software. Check this check box if part of the image data is cut off, the paper source during printing differs from the driver settings, or printing fails.
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  • Page 812 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile P417 Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile You can register the frequently used printing profile to Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab. Unnecessary printing profiles can be deleted at any time.
  • Page 813 Save the settings Enter a name in the Name field, and if necessary, set the items in Options..Then click OK. The printing profile is saved, and the Quick Setup tab is displayed again. The name and icon are added to the Commonly Used Settings list. Important To save the page size, orientation, and number of copies that was set in each sheet, click Options..., and check each item.
  • Page 814 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Setting the Paper Source for Plain Paper P032 Setting the Paper Source for Plain Paper When you select Automatically Select from Paper Source, you can use the printer driver to select the paper source for plain paper.
  • Page 815 Advanced Guide > > > Managing the Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Machine Power P414 Managing the Machine Power This function allows you to manage the machine power from the printer driver. The procedure for managing the printer power is as follows: Power Off The Power Off function turns off the machine.
  • Page 816 Advanced Guide > > Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Reducing the Machine Noise P034 Reducing the Machine Noise This function allows you to reduce the operating noise. Select when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the printer at night, etc.
  • Page 817 Advanced Guide > > > Changing the Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Machine Operation Mode P035 Changing the Machine Operation Mode If necessary, switch between various modes of machine operation. The procedure for configuring Custom Settings is as follows: Custom Settings Open the printer driver setup window...
  • Page 818 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an Error Occurs The Machine Cannot Be Powered On An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD LCD Cannot Be Seen At All An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cannot Install the Application Program Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Print Results Not Satisfactory...
  • Page 819 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > If an Error Occurs U302 If an Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing such as the machine is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message.
  • Page 820 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > The Machine Cannot Be Powered On U303 The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Check 1: Press the ON button. Check 2: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the Power Cord Connector of the machine, then turn it back on. Check 3: Unplug the machine from the power supply, then plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on after leaving it for at least 3 minutes.
  • Page 821 Stop button for at least 5 seconds, and then release it. With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any machine malfunction or damage caused by refilled ink tanks. Note...
  • Page 822 With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition.
  • Page 823 Note The names of the PDF files are displayed even though they cannot be printed from the memory card or USB flash drive. It is recommended you confirm whether they are printable. If one of the following conditions applies to the PDF files, they are not printable.
  • Page 824 alignment sheet are not dirty. Make sure the type and size of loaded paper is suitable for Automatic Print Head Alignment. For Automatic Print Head Alignment, always load one sheet of A4 or letter-sized plain paper. Make sure if Print Head nozzles are clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to check the status of the Print Head.
  • Page 825 The specified data cannot be printed. When you print the contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM, confirm the message on the computer screen, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks are installed properly for all colors, then start printing again. Page top...
  • Page 826 Advanced Guide > > LCD Cannot Be Seen At All Troubleshooting U306 LCD Cannot Be Seen At All If the POWER lamp is off: ON button. The machine is not powered on. Connect the power cord and press the If the POWER lamp is lit: The LCD may be in the screen-saver mode.
  • Page 827 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD U307 An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Select the language you want to be displayed according to the following procedure. Press the HOME button and wait for about 5 seconds. Select Setup on the HOME screen.
  • Page 828 Advanced Guide > > Cannot Install the MP Drivers Troubleshooting U308 Cannot Install the MP Drivers If the installation does not start even after the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into your computer's disc drive: Start the installation following the procedure below. Click Start then Computer.
  • Page 829 The printer is not detected. Check the connection. may be displayed depending on the computer you use. In this case, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. Click Cancel. Click Start Over on the Installation Failure screen. Click Back on the screen that appears next. Click Exit on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX"...
  • Page 830 Note You can use Easy-WebPrint EX with Internet Explorer 7 or later. Check 1: Is Canon Easy-WebPrint EX is displayed on the Toolbars menu in the Internet Explorer's View menu? If Canon Easy-WebPrint EX is not displayed, Easy-WebPrint EX is not installed on your computer.
  • Page 831 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly U309 Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Printing or Scanning Speed Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work/"This device can perform faster" Message Is Displayed If your system environment is not fully compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the machine will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1.
  • Page 832 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory U310 Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of the loaded paper? When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result.
  • Page 833 Check 3: If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes. See also the sections below: Cannot Print to End of Job Part of the Page Is Not Printed No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Lines Are Misaligned Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Back of the Paper Is Smudged...
  • Page 834 Advanced Guide > > Cannot Print to End of Job Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory U311 Cannot Print to End of Job Check 1: Is the size of the print data extremely large? Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet. Then, select the Prevent loss of print data check box in the displayed dialog.
  • Page 835 Advanced Guide > > Part of the Page Is Not Printed Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory U312 Part of the Page Is Not Printed Check: When performing automatic duplex printing, the reason below is possible. When performing automatic duplex printing, the printable area at the top of the page will be 0.08 inches / 2 mm narrower than the usual.
  • Page 836 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks U313 No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong White Streaks...
  • Page 837 Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Check the status of ink tanks. Replace the ink tank if the ink has run out. Routine Maintenance Check 3: Is the orange tape or protective film remaining? Make sure that all of the protective film is peeled off and the L-shape air hole is exposed, as illustrated in (A).
  • Page 838 the paper is loaded with the printable side facing up. Printing on the wrong side of such paper may cause unclear prints or prints with reduced quality. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side. Check 6: Is the Platen Glass dirty? Clean the Platen Glass.
  • Page 839 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Lines Are Misaligned U315 Lines Are Misaligned Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Perform Print Head Alignment. If printed lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
  • Page 840 Check 3: Is Photo Paper used for printing photographs? When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Plus Glossy II or other Canon speciality paper. Loading Paper / Originals...
  • Page 841 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched U317 Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged The Edges of Paper Are Smudged Printed Surface Is Smudged Printed Surface Is Scratched Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Is the appropriate type of paper used? Check the followings:...
  • Page 842 1. Roll up the paper in the opposite direction to the paper curl as shown below. Check that the paper is now flat. We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Note Depending on the media type, the paper may be smudged or may not be fed properly even if it is not curled inward.
  • Page 843 Open the printer driver setup window. Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window Click Here: Printer Driver * Before clicking here to open the printer driver setup window, quit the running application software. On the Main sheet, select Manual for Color/Intensity, and then click Set. Drag the Intensity slide bar on the Color Adjustment sheet to adjust the intensity.
  • Page 844 Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slide bar to set the wait time, and then click Send. Confirm the message and click OK. Check 11: Is the paper scratched by other loaded paper? Depending on the media type, the paper may be scratched by other loaded paper when feeding from the Rear Tray.
  • Page 845 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Back of the Paper Is Smudged U318 Back of the Paper Is Smudged Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the machine.
  • Page 846 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout U319 Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Check 1: Did you confirm the paper type and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Is the size of the loaded paper correct? The vertical lines may be printed in the margin if the size of the loaded paper is larger than that you...
  • Page 847 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Colors Are Uneven or Streaked U320 Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Colors Are Uneven Colors Are Streaked Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance operations such as Print Head Cleaning.
  • Page 848 If Print Head Deep Cleaning does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact the service center. Check 3: Perform Print Head Alignment. Aligning the Print Head Note If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Alignment, perform Print Head Alignment manually referring to Aligning the Print Head Position Page top...
  • Page 849 Advanced Guide > > Printing Does Not Start Troubleshooting U321 Printing Does Not Start Check 1: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged in, then turn the machine on. lamp While the POWER lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until the POWER stops flashing and remains lit green.
  • Page 850 Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon (where "XXX" is your machine's name), then select Printer properties. In Windows Vista or Windows XP, right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon (where "XXX" is your machine's name), then select Properties. Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings.
  • Page 851 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed U322 Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Check 1: Has the machine been printing continuously for a long period? If the machine has been printing continuously for a long time, the Print Head may overheat. To protect the Print Head, the machine may stop printing at a line break for a period of time and then resume printing.
  • Page 852 Advanced Guide > > Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Troubleshooting U323 Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Check 1: Are the Print Head nozzles clogged? Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
  • Page 853 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected U324 Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected Check 1: Is printing performed in Quiet Mode? Print speed is reduced if you specified to print in Quiet Mode on the computer or Operation Panel. For faster printing, do not print in Quiet Mode.
  • Page 854 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing U325 Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Check 1: Is the POWER lamp off? Check if the POWER lamp is lit green. The Print Head Holder will not move unless the power is on.
  • Page 855 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Paper Does Not Feed Properly U326 Paper Does Not Feed Properly Check 1: Make sure of the following when you load paper. When loading two or more sheets of paper, flip through the paper before loading. When loading two or more sheets of paper, align the edges of the sheets before loading.
  • Page 856 Check 5: Remove the foreign object in the Cassette. Check 6: Make sure that there are not any foreign objects in the Rear Tray. If the paper tears in the Rear Tray, see to remove it. Paper Jams If there are any foreign objects in the Rear Tray, be sure to turn off the machine, unplug it from the power supply, then remove the foreign object.
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  • Page 858 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver U327 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver Check: Is the paper source setting inconsistent between the application program and the printer driver? Change the application software setting corresponding to the printer driver setting, or click the Print Options on the Page Setup sheet in the printer driver and select Disable the paper source setting of...
  • Page 859 Advanced Guide > > Paper Jams Troubleshooting U328 Paper Jams Note If you need to turn off the machine to remove jammed paper during printing, press the Stop button to cancel print jobs before turning off the machine. Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing In Other Cases...
  • Page 860 Advanced Guide > Paper Jams Troubleshooting > > Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray U349 Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Remove the paper following the procedure below. Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Rear Tray or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier.
  • Page 861 Advanced Guide > Paper Jams Troubleshooting > > Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit U350 Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit Remove the paper following the procedure below. Detach the Rear Cover. Pull the paper out slowly.
  • Page 862 If any paper is sticking out of the Cassette, remove the paper, align and reload the paper in the Cassette. If you did not remove the jammed paper out in step 1 to 5 when automatic duplex printing, check the duplex transport section.
  • Page 863 Advanced Guide > Paper Jams > Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing Troubleshooting > U351 Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing Before removing the jammed paper, see Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit remove it from Transport Unit.
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  • Page 865 Advanced Guide > Paper Jams Troubleshooting > > In Other Cases U353 In Other Cases Make sure of the following: Check 1: Are there any foreign objects around the Paper Output Slot? Check 2: Are there any foreign objects in the Rear Tray? If there are any foreign objects in the Rear Tray, be sure to turn off the machine, unplug it from the power supply, then remove the foreign object.
  • Page 866 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Message Appears on the Computer Screen U331 Message Appears on the Computer Screen Error Number: B200 A printer error has occurred. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Then contact the service center. Is Displayed Error Number: **** A printer error has occurred.
  • Page 867 Properties. Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings. Make sure that a port named USBnnn (where "n" is a number) with Canon XXX Printer appearing in the Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s).
  • Page 868 If the User Account Control screen is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions. In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, System, then click Device Manager on the Hardware sheet. Double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers then USB Printing Support. If USB Printing Support is not displayed, make sure that the machine is correctly connected to the computer.
  • Page 869 If you are logged on to an administrator account, follow the on-screen instructions. Select Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program. 3. Select Change. If you select Yes after you have followed the on-screen instructions, the confirmation screen will be displayed at the time of the next survey.
  • Page 870 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing U332 Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing Check: Is the paper size or media type appropriate? Make sure that the actual size of the paper is suitable for automatic duplex printing. The sizes of media suitable for automatic duplex printing are A4, Letter, A5, and B5.
  • Page 871 Scan properties. If the User Account Control screen appears, click Yes. Click the Events tab on the WIA Canon XXX ser Properties (where "XXX" is your machine's name) screen. Select Start this program for Actions, then select MP Navigator EX Ver4.0 from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 872 Properties button. If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. Click the Events tab on the WIA Canon XXX ser Properties (where "XXX" is your machine's name) screen. Select Start this program for Actions, then select MP Navigator EX Ver4.0 from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 873 For errors on non -Canon PictBridge compliant devices, check the error message on the LCD and take the appropriate action to clear the error. For details, see...
  • Page 874 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Cannot Print Properly from a Wireless Communication Device U335 Cannot Print Properly from a Wireless Communication Device Check: Is printing possible through Bluetooth communication? Printing from Mobile Phone via Bluetooth Communication Page top...
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    Advanced Guide > > Cannot Remove a Memory Card Troubleshooting U338 Cannot Remove a Memory Card Contact the service center. Important Never attempt to remove a memory card using a thin stick or tweezers. Doing so may damage the machine. Note Exclusive adapters are required for the following memory cards.
  • Page 876 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning S901 Problems with Scanning Scanner Does Not Work ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Cannot Scan Multiple Documents at One Time Cannot Scan Properly in Auto Scan Mode...
  • Page 877 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scanner Does Not Work S902 Scanner Does Not Work Check 1: Make sure that the machine is turned on. Check 2: Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer. Check 3: If the USB cable is connected to a USB hub, remove it from the USB hub and connect it to a USB port on the computer.
  • Page 878 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start S903 ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Check 1: Make sure that the MP Drivers is installed. If it is not installed, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive, then select Custom Install and install MP Drivers.
  • Page 879 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear S904 Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Check 1: Make sure that the machine is turned on. Check 2: Turn off the machine, then reconnect the USB cable and replug the power cord.
  • Page 880 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor S905 Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Check 1: Increase the scanning resolution. Resolution Check 2: Set the scale to 100%. Some applications do not display images clearly if the image is too small.
  • Page 881 Color Settings Tab Page top...
  • Page 882 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas S906 Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Check: Specify the scan area. Click (Auto Crop) in whole image view of ScanGear (scanner driver) to automatically display the cropping frame (scan area) according to the document size.
  • Page 883 Advanced Guide > > Cannot Scan Multiple Documents at One Time Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning S907 Cannot Scan Multiple Documents at One Time Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly on the Platen. Placing Documents Check 2: Scan each item individually. Some applications do not support multiple image scanning.
  • Page 884 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Cannot Scan Properly in Auto Scan Mode S916 Cannot Scan Properly in Auto Scan Mode Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly on the Platen. Placing Documents Check 2: Multiple image scanning may not be supported. Some applications do not support multiple image scanning.
  • Page 885 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Slow Scanning Speed S908 Slow Scanning Speed Check 1: To view the image on a monitor, set the output resolution to around 150 dpi. To print, set it to around 300 dpi. Resolution Check 2: Set Fading Correction, Grain Correction, etc.
  • Page 886 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed S909 "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Check 1: Exit other applications and try again. Check 2: Reduce the resolution or output size and scan again. Resolution Page top...
  • Page 887 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Computer Stops Operating during Scanning S910 Computer Stops Operating during Scanning Check 1: Restart the computer, reduce the output resolution in ScanGear (scanner driver) and scan again. Check 2: Delete unnecessary files to obtain sufficient free hard disk space, then scan again.
  • Page 888 "Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers " for details. Step 2: Uninstall MP Navigator EX. From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > MP Navigator EX 4.0 > MP Navigator EX Uninstall. Note In Windows 7 or Windows Vista, a confirmation/warning dialog box may appear when installing, uninstalling or starting up software.
  • Page 889 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Software Problems S930 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 Page top...
  • Page 890 Advanced Guide > Software Problems Troubleshooting > > E-mail Software Program You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Software Program S931 E-mail Software Program You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Software Program Check 1: MP Navigator EX may not support the e-mail software program.
  • Page 891 Advanced Guide > Software Problems Troubleshooting > > Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) S932 Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Check: Set the printing size in the application. Page top...
  • Page 892 Advanced Guide > Software Problems Troubleshooting > > Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor S933 Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Check 1: Change the display setting in the application. For details, refer to the application's manual. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer of the application.
  • Page 893 Advanced Guide > Software Problems > Scanned Image Does Not Open Troubleshooting > S934 Scanned Image Does Not Open Check: If the file format is not supported by the application, scan the image again and save it in a popular file format such as JPEG. For details, refer to the application's manual.
  • Page 894 Advanced Guide > > MP Navigator EX Problems Troubleshooting S940 MP Navigator EX Problems Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning Using the Operation Panel Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned Image Page top...
  • Page 895 Advanced Guide > MP Navigator EX Problems Troubleshooting > > Cannot Scan at the Correct Size S941 Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly on the Platen. Placing Documents Check 2: Set Document Size to the actual document size and scan again. If the matching size is not found, scan at a larger size and trim the image.
  • Page 896 Advanced Guide > MP Navigator EX Problems Troubleshooting > > Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning Using the Operation Panel S942 Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning Using the Operation Panel Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly on the Platen.
  • Page 897 Advanced Guide > MP Navigator EX Problems Troubleshooting > > Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted S943 Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Check: In MP Navigator EX, deselect the Correct slanted document checkbox and scan again.
  • Page 898 Advanced Guide > MP Navigator EX Problems Troubleshooting > > Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned Image S944 Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned Image Check: In MP Navigator EX, deselect the Detect the orientation of text documents and rotate images checkbox and scan again.
  • Page 899 CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM again. Check 3: Are the ink tanks installed properly? If genuine Canon ink tanks are not installed properly, an error message is displayed on the computer screen. Follow the instructions on the computer screen, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks are installed properly for all colors, then access CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM again.
  • Page 900 Check 4: Are the ink tanks installed properly? If genuine Canon ink tanks are not installed properly, an error message is displayed on the computer screen. Follow the instructions on the computer screen, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks are installed properly for all colors, then print the contents on CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM again.
  • Page 901 If you cannot resolve the problem with any of the workarounds in this chapter, please contact the seller of the machine or the service center. Canon support staff are trained to be able to provide technical support to satisfy customers. Caution If the machine emits any unusual sound, smoke, or odor, turn it off immediately.
  • Page 902 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > FAQs U340 FAQs No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Cannot Install the MP Drivers Printing Does Not Start Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Print Results Not Satisfactory Paper Jams Paper Does Not Feed Properly...
  • Page 903 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) P036 Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) This printer driver is subject to the following restrictions. Keep the following points in mind when using the printer driver. Restrictions on the Printer Driver Depending on the document type to be printed, the paper feed method specified in the printer driver may not operate correctly.
  • Page 904 When you are using Bluetooth, you cannot use the operation panel on the machine while the status monitor is displayed from View Printer Status... on the Maintenance tab. The card slot (memory card) of the machine may become inaccessible. In such cases, restart the machine or turn it off and reconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 905 Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > General Notes (Scanner Driver) S004 General Notes (Scanner Driver) ScanGear (scanner driver) is subject to the following restrictions. Keep these points in mind when using Scanner Driver Restrictions When using the NTFS file system, the TWAIN data source may not be invoked. This is because the TWAIN module cannot be written to the winnt folder for security reasons.
  • Page 906 Custom Insert in the Insert Picture from Scanner or Camera screen. Otherwise, images may not be scanned correctly. When scanning images into Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), use Microsoft Clip Organizer. Images may not be scanned correctly in some applications. In that case, increase the operating system's virtual memory and retry.
  • Page 907 Advanced Guide > Appendix Appendix Printing Area How to Detach/Attach the Document Cover Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Print History Deleting the Undesired Print Job Interpreting the ICC Profile Updating the MP Drivers Uninstalling the On-Screen Manuals...
  • Page 908 To ensure the best print quality, the machine allows a margin along each edge of media. The actual printable area will be the area inside these margins. Recommended printing area : Canon recommends that you print within this area. Printable area : The area where it is possible to print.
  • Page 909 Advanced Guide > Appendix > Printing Area > Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes U502 Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Size Printable Area (width x height) 5.56 x 7.95 inches / 141.2 x 202.0 mm 8.00 x 11.38 inches / 203.2 x 289.0 mm 6.90 x 9.80 inches / 175.2 x 249.0 mm 4"...
  • Page 910 Advanced Guide > Appendix > Printing Area > Letter, Legal U503 Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 8.00 x 10.69 inches / 203.2 x 271.4 mm Legal* 8.00 x 13.69 inches / 203.2 x 347.6 mm * This page size can be used only when printing from your computer. Recommended printing area Printable area Page top...
  • Page 911 Advanced Guide > Appendix > Printing Area > Envelopes U505 Envelopes Size Recommended Printing Area (width x height) European DL* 4.06 x 7.07 inches / 103.2 x 179.6 mm US Comm. Env. #10* 3.86 x 7.91 inches / 98.0 x 200.9 mm * This page size can be used only when printing from your computer.
  • Page 912 Advanced Guide > Appendix > How to Detach/Attach the Document Cover U514 How to Detach/Attach the Document Cover Detaching the Document Cover: Hold up the Document Cover vertically and then pull it up. Attaching the Document Cover: Fit both hinges (A) of the Document Cover into the holder (B) and insert both hinges of the Document Cover vertically as illustrated below.
  • Page 913 Advanced Guide > Appendix > Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer U020 Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer The Card Slot of the machine can also be used as the memory card drive of the computer. Important When Read/write attribute in Device user settings in Device settings is set to Writable from PC using the Operation Panel of the machine, you cannot print photos on a memory card using the...
  • Page 914 Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Print History This function is unavailable when the standard IJ printer driver is used. In the Canon IJ XPS preview window, you can edit the print document or retrieve the document print history to print the document.
  • Page 915 Check the Preview before printing check box on the Quick Setup tab or the Main tab. Complete the setup Click OK. The Canon IJ XPS Preview will start and the print result will be displayed before printing. Editing print documents and print pages Combining print documents You can combine multiple print documents to form a single document.
  • Page 916 Reprinting from the Print History When you click Save Print History on the File menu to enable the setting, the document printed from the preview is saved, and you can reprint the document with the same settings. Displaying the print history Select the Start menu ->...
  • Page 917 P037 Deleting the Undesired Print Job If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information. If the printer does not start printing, cancelled or failed print job data may be remaining.
  • Page 918 Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Printing from a Computer > Correcting Image Data > Specifying Color Correction > Interpreting the ICC Profile P049 Interpreting the ICC Profile When you need to specify the machine profile, select the ICC profile for the paper to print on. The ICC profiles installed for this machine appear as follows.
  • Page 919 Advanced Guide > Appendix > Updating the MP Drivers Updating the MP Drivers Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers Before Installing the MP Drivers Installing the MP Drivers Page top...
  • Page 920 Advanced Guide > Appendix Updating the MP Drivers > > Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers P038 Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers The MP Drivers include a printer driver and scanner driver (ScanGear). By updating the MP Drivers to the latest version of the MP Drivers, unresolved problems may be solved. Access our web site through the Internet and download the latest MP Drivers for your model.
  • Page 921 Advanced Guide > Appendix Updating the MP Drivers > > Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers P039 Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers The MP Drivers which you no longer use can be deleted. When deleting the MP Drivers, first exit all programs that are running. The procedure to delete the unnecessary MP Drivers is as follows: When There is an Uninstaller Start the uninstaller...
  • Page 922 If you are using Windows Vista, when the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue. Then when the confirmation message appears, click Yes. The icon is deleted. Select the printer driver to be deleted If you are using Windows 7, click any icon in Printers and Faxes. On the commandbar, click Print server properties, and then click the Drivers tab.
  • Page 923 Advanced Guide > Appendix Updating the MP Drivers > > Before Installing the MP Drivers P040 Before Installing the MP Drivers This section describes the items that you should check before installing the MP Drivers. You should also refer to this section if the MP Drivers cannot be installed. Checking the Machine Status Properly connect the personal computer and the machine.
  • Page 924 Advanced Guide > Appendix Updating the MP Drivers > Installing the MP Drivers > P041 Installing the MP Drivers You can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest MP Drivers for your model. The procedure for installing the downloaded MP Drivers is as follows: Turn off the machine Start the installer Double-click the icon of the downloaded file.
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  • Page 926 Follow the procedure below to uninstall all of the installed on-screen manuals from your computer. Before uninstalling the on-screen manuals, exit all on-screen manuals that are opening. Click Start > All Programs > Canon XXX Manual (where " XXX" is your machine's name) > Uninstall.
  • Page 927 Advanced Guide > Appendix > Transporting the Machine U510 Transporting the Machine When relocating the machine, pack the machine using the original packing materials. If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the machine carefully using protective material and place it inside a sturdy box.
  • Page 928 Advanced Guide > Appendix > Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window U511 Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start menu of the Windows. Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Application Software Follow the procedure below to configure print settings when printing.
  • Page 929 Advanced Guide > Appendix > Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord U516 Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord To unplug the power cord, follow the procedure below. Important When you unplug the power cord, press the ON button, then confirm that the POWER lamp is off.
  • Page 930 In case an error occurred when a document is printed by the client system to a shared printer, the error message of Canon IJ Status Monitor will be displayed both on the client system and the print server system. For regular printing, Canon IJ Status Monitor will be displayed only on the client system.
  • Page 931 Advanced Guide > Appendix > Sharing the Printer on a Network > Settings on Print Server P043 Settings on Print Server When you use the printer on a network, set up the printer driver for sharing on the server system. The procedure for setting up the print server systems is as follows: Install the printer driver on the print server system For details on installation instructions, refer to the "Install the Software"...
  • Page 932 Advanced Guide > Appendix > Settings on Client PC > Sharing the Printer on a Network P044 Settings on Client PC After setting up the print server system, set up the client system. The procedure for setting up the client systems is as follows: If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista Install the printer driver on the client systems For installation instructions, see "...
  • Page 933 Start the wizard Select the start menu -> Control Panel -> Printers and Other Hardware -> Printers and Faxes -> Add a printer. When Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click Next. Add a printer Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, then click Next. On the Specify a Printer window, click Next and then search for the print server system.
  • Page 934 P415 Restrictions on Printer Sharing If you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS Status Monitor" when reading this information. These are restrictions that apply when you are using a printer in a network environment. Check the restrictions for the environment you are using.
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  • Page 936 You may only use the content downloaded or printed for personal purposes. You may not use the content for commercial purposes. From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > Solution Menu EX, then click Solution Menu EX.
  • Page 937 Advanced Guide > Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX A001 Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX --- Transforming Your Photos into Creative Works of Art --- Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create albums, calendars and stickers easily using photos taken with digital cameras. You can also print borderless photos easily. Start Easy-PhotoPrint EX Click Here: Easy-PhotoPrint EX...
  • Page 938 CHECK! Select Album to add text and frames. You cannot decorate photos with Photo Print. Create a Calendar Using Your Favorite Photos Create calendars easily with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Create your own calendar using your favorite photos! It'll be exciting to turn the calendar pages. You can also create 2-month, 6-month and 12-month You can use all kinds of photos.
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  • Page 940 Advanced Guide > Using MP Navigator EX S001 Using MP Navigator EX MP Navigator EX is an application that enables you to easily scan photos and documents. It is suitable even for beginners. Start MP Navigator EX MP Navigator EX Click Here: Note See "...
  • Page 941 Scan with One-click In One-click Mode, MP Navigator EX completes from scanning to saving, with a click of an icon. One-click Mode also allows you to scan and save images as PDF files or attach them to e-mail automatically. Scan and Correct/Enhance Photos You can easily correct/enhance scanned photos using MP Navigator EX.

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