F50 Contents.qxd 06/01/2001 4:07 PM Page iii Contents Introduction What the F50 Can Do ........1 The MultiPASS Suite Toolbar .
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F50 Contents.qxd 06/01/2001 4:07 PM Page iii Switching from Touch Tone to Rotary Dialing ....13 Setting the Fax Receive Mode ......14 Setting Distinctive Ring Pattern .
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F50 Contents.qxd 06/01/2001 4:07 PM Page iv F50 User’s Manual How to Print What is a Printer Driver? ....... . .37 Getting Help for the Printer Driver .
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F50 Contents.qxd 06/01/2001 4:07 PM Page v Maintaining the Printhead ....... .54 Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern .
4:07 PM Page 1 Introduction What the F50 Can Do Congratulations on purchasing your Canon F50 MultiPASS multifunction unit! The F50 eliminates the need for multiple devices in your home or office by incorporating the functions of: • • P P r r i i n n t t e e r r Print crisp, clear color or black and white pages from your PC.
F50 Chapter 1.qxd 06/01/2001 4:07 PM Page 3 Control Panel Menus Tips on Navigating the Control Panel Menus Menu options on the control panel vary Press the Set button to depending on whether C C o o p p y y , F F a a x x or S S c c a a n n mode move down to the next is selected.
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F50 Chapter 1.qxd 06/01/2001 4:07 PM Page 4 F50 User’s Manual To load envelopes: Adjust paper guide Slide the paper guide to the left. Insert envelopes Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible. Insert into the paper tray, with the print side facing up and aligned to the right.
Page 5 How to Use the MultiPASS Toolbar The Canon MultiPASS Suite is a software program that provides tools for quickly accessing and using many of the features of your F50. With the MultiPASS Suite, your F50 is fully integrated with your PC as a printer/copier/scanner/fax.
F50 Chapter 2.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 6 F50 User’s Manual Using the MultiPASS Toolbar Opening the toolbar provides direct access to the MultiPASS features. Once the toolbar is open, you can access the desired feature directly. To access the toolbar: Click the C C a a n n o o n n M M u u l l t t i i P P A A S S S S T T o o o o l l b b a a r r icon on your desktop , Go to S S t t a a r r t t , then P P r r o o g g r r a a m m s s .
Click S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s , then A A d d d d . Scan Text tab. Click Set to select the OmniPage OCR software that Select Canon comes with the MultiPASS, or select another OCR software In the A A d d d d S S e e r r v v i i c c e e t t o o P P r r o o f f i i l l e e dialog box, then application.
F50 Chapter 2.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 8 F50 User’s Manual R R e e c c e e i i v v e e d d F F a a x x e e s s for faxes received when the F50 is set to receive all incoming faxes on the PC.
Tips on Sending Faxes or Emails 1 Open Canon Address Book Profiles Using MultiPASS Click S S t t a a r r t t , then P P r r o o g g r r a a m m s s , then C C a a n n o o n n...
F50 Chapter 2.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 10 Access Send dialog From the MultiPASS menu, select S S e e n n d d Q Q u u i i c c k k F F a a x x . A dialog box will open. Send document Select the F F a a x x option to send a fax, or the E E m m a a i i l l option to send an email with the document attached.
F50 Chapter 3.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 11 Setting up Your Fax Below are the control panel buttons you will use for setting up your fax. ON/OFF button Resume button Fax button LCD panel Scroll keys button Menu button Numeric keypad Before you can use your F50 for faxing, you will need connect the F50 to your phone line, then fully configure the F50 for faxing.
F50 Chapter 3.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 12 F50 User’s Manual F50 and phone F50 and answering machine Answering Phone Wall jack Wall jack Machine F50, answering machine and phone F50 and PC modem Answering Phone Wall jack Wall jack Machine FAX MODE MENUS FAX/TEL AUTO SW...
F50 Chapter 3.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 13 Access DATE & TIME Tips on Entering Names and Numbers Press to enter F F a a x x M M o o d d e e . Press Menu until F F A A X X S S E E T T T T I I N N G G S S appears. Refer to the table below for which numeric key to press for each Press...
F50 Chapter 3.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 14 F50 User’s Manual touch tone dialing, you can reset the F50 for rotary dialing. See the Online User’s Guide for instructions on how to switch from Touch Tone to Rotary Dialing. Setting the Fax Receive Mode There are five possible modes for receiving faxes: F F A A X X / / T T E E L L A A U U T T O O S S W W If you connect a phone to an extension line for the same...
F50 Chapter 3.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 15 Access RECEIVE MODE Press to enter Fax Mode. Menu Press until R R E E C C E E I I V V E E M M O O D D E E appears. Press to access.
F50 Chapter 3.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 16 F50 User’s Manual above. DPRD settings on the F50 match the ring patterns assigned by the must phone company. To set your custom fax ring pattern: Access RX SETTINGS Press to enter Fax Mode. Menu Press until F F A A X X S S E E T T T T I I N N G G S S appears.
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F50 Chapter 3.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 17 INDICATES TRANSACTION (TX/RX) NUMBER AN ENTRY THAT TRANSACTION MODE HAS APPEARED COLOR TRANSACTION ON A PREVIOUS ERROR CORRECTION MODE TRANSACTION REPORT ERROR PAGE ERROR CODE Stop/Reset WAS PRESSED DURING TRANSACTION TRANSACTION DURATION Activity Report •...
F50 Chapter 3.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 18 F50 User’s Manual • • 1 1 - - T T o o u u c c h h S S p p d d D D i i a a l l L L i i s s t t prints the names and numbers entered for one-touch speed dialing buttons.
F50 Chapter 3.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 19 Tips for Printing Press to access. Speed Dialing Reports Press Menu to scroll to T T X X R R E E P P O O R R T T or R R X X The SPEED DIAL LIST option R R E E P P O O R R T T .
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F50 Chapter 3.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 20 F50 User’s Manual Access ACTIVITY REPORT Press to enter Fax Mode. Menu Press until F F A A X X S S E E T T T T I I N N G G S S appears. Press to access.
You can also fax directly from your word processing program. Select P P r r i i n n t t from your program’s file menu, and choose Canon MultiPASS F50 Fax as the printer. The Send Fax dialog box will appear. Type in the fax number and click Send.
F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 23 If a fax does not go through the first time you send it, the F50 will automatically try two more times to send the fax at 2 minute intervals, unless the process is interrupted.
F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 24 F50 User’s Manual Cancelling a Fax You can cancel current incoming or outgoing faxes. To cancel an outgoing fax while a document is scanning: Stop/Reset Press to cancel the fax and eject the document. An Error TX Report will automatically print.
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F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 25 Menu Press then to scroll until T T E E L L Menu Tips on Entering R R E E G G I I S S T T R R A A T T I I O O N N appears. Names and Numbers Into the F50 twice to access 1 1 - - T T O O U U C C H H S S P P D D D D I I A A L L .
F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 26 F50 User’s Manual Press to enter fax mode. Load document in ADF Insert the document face up in the ADF tray. Select phone number Press the one-touch speed dial button that corresponds to the desired number.
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F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 27 Enter fax number From the numeric keypad, enter the fax/phone number (up to 20 digits, including spaces). Press twice to save the settings. Enter name Use the numeric keypad to enter the name that is associated with the number (up to 16 characters, including spaces).
F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 28 F50 User’s Manual To send a fax using Coded Speed Dialing: Enter fax mode Press to enter fax mode. Load document in ADF Insert the document face up in the ADF tray. Select number Coded Dial Press...
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F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 29 Press to access. Menu Press until G G R R O O U U P P D D I I A A L L appears. Press to access. Select code for group Menu Press to scroll through one-touch speed dial codes (01 to 12), or...
F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 30 F50 User’s Manual Menu Press then until T T E E L L R R E E G G I I S S T T R R A A T T I I O O N N appears. Menu Press to access.
F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 31 Load document in ADF Insert the document face up in the ADF tray. select group Press the One-Touch Speed Dialing button for the group dial list, or Coded Dial press on the control panel, and enter the code for the group dial list on the numeric keypad.
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F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 32 F50 User’s Manual To print or delete a specific document, you must first print a document list and locate the document’s reference number (TX/RX NO.) on the list. To print a document list: Access DOCUMENT MEMORY LIST Press to enter fax mode.
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F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 33 Print document Press to print just the first page of the document, or press to print the entire document. To print another document, repeat the procedure from step 3. Stop/Reset When finished printing documents, press to exit.
F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 34 F50 User’s Manual Controlling Fax Appearance and Quality There are several settings you can control to change or improve the appearance of your faxed documents. Sending a Color Fax: Your F50 can send color faxes to other fax machines with color capability. The default fax transmission is black and white, so before sending a color fax, the color setting must be selected.
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F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 35 When a document is placed into the F50 for faxing, it is first scanned. There are two settings that affect the quality of the scanned (and faxed) document: C C o o n n t t r r a a s s t t is the degree of difference between light and dark. A higher contrast will make blacks darker and whites brighter, while a lower contrast setting will make the differences between black and white less distinguished.
F50 Chapter 4.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 36 F50 User’s Manual Other Fax Features There are other features described in documentation available online. S S e e q q u u e e n n t t i i a a l l B B r r o o a a d d c c a a s s t t i i n n g g Allows you to scan a document once and send it to several manually entered phone numbers.
Using your F50 with your computer lets you print basic business documents in B&W or color on a variety of specialty media. For a full list of Canon specialty media that can be used with your F50, see the inside back cover of this manual.
Set as Default Right-click the Canon F50 printer icon, then click S S e e t t a a s s D D e e f f a a u u l l t t . The Canon F50 printer icon will display a check mark indicating it is the default printer.
• Using recommended paper or specialty media for printing graphic images or photographs can significantly improve then quality of your printout. Also, always use the specific Canon inks for your F50 printer, as noted on the inside back cover. •...
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F50 Chapter 5.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 40 F50 User’s Manual original size), and Photo Optimizer PRO (automatically adjusts a photographic image created with a digital camera to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and over- or under-exposure before printing). To access the printer driver: From an application F F i i l l e e menu, select P P r r i i n n t t .
F50 Chapter 6.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 41 How to Copy Below are the control panel buttons you will use for making copies. Paper Select button ON/OFF button Enlarge/Reduce button Resume button Copy button LCD panel Color/B&W button Scroll Stop/Reset button Numeric keypad keys button...
F50 Chapter 6.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 42 F50 User’s Manual • Place the top of the document flush to the guide plate. To load a document in the ADF: • Lift the document cover to make sure there are no documents on the glass. •...
F50 Chapter 6.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 43 Open the scanning unit Push the O O p p e e n n button to open the scanning unit. Remove jammed paper Gently pull the jammed paper from the center to remove. Be careful not to touch the components inside of the F50.
F50 Chapter 6.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 44 F50 User’s Manual To copy a document: COPY MODE MENUS Load document 1. SPECIAL COPY 1. IMAGE REPEAT Place document(s) to be copied either 2. MIRROR IMAGE directly on the glass or into the ADF. 2.
F50 Chapter 6.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 45 To enlarge or reduce copy ratios manually: Tips on Copying Select ENLARGE/REDUCE The LCD display shows the Enlarge/ number of remaining pages Reduce Press twice to access. during copying. The Stop/Reset button Stop/Reset Set ratio reverts settings to...
F50 Chapter 6.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 47 To adjust the image quality: Select IMAGE QUALITY Copy Press to access copy mode. Image Quality Press to access. Select type Menu Press to scroll through quality types. F F o o r r b b l l a a c c k k & & w w h h i i t t e e , , select from: B B &...
F50 Chapter 6.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 48 F50 User’s Manual Select EXPOSURE Copy Press to access copy mode. Exposure Press to access. Set exposure level Press once or more to lighten the copy. Menu Press once or more to darken the copy. Press to set your selection.
F50 Chapter 7.qxd 06/01/2001 4:08 PM Page 49 How to Scan The scanning process creates a digital copy of a document. The copy can then be saved, sent as a fax or email attachment, printed or brought into an image processing application such as PhotoShop for editing.
F50 Chapter 7.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 50 F50 User’s Manual Align the document as shown. 2. Acquire image From your image processing application, select C C a a n n o o n n M M u u l l t t i i P P A A S S S S F F 5 5 0 0 S S c c a a n n n n e e r r as the TWAIN SOURCE if not already selected.
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F50 Chapter 7.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 51 2 Activate Scanner Push Button dialog Click the drop-down list under W W h h e e n n S S c c a a n n n n e e r r P P u u s s h h B B u u t t t t o o n n p p r r e e s s s s e e d d . Select from this list the function you would like to assign to the Scan button on the control panel.
F50 Chapter 8.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 53 How to Maintain Your F50 Routine maintenance for your F50 includes keeping your unit clean, changing the ink tanks as needed and maintaining the printhead. Cleaning Your F50 Clean your F50 periodically with a soft, dry, lint-free clothclean to maintain image quality, and to keep the unit free of dust and debris.
F50 Chapter 8.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 54 F50 User’s Manual Prepare new ink tank Take the new ink tank from its package and remove the protective tape and cap. Install new ink tank Holding the tank at a slight angle, align it with the correct color slot, then gently insert it.
F50 Chapter 8.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 55 The N N O O Z Z Z Z L L E E C C H H E E C C K K option displays. Press to select. If the pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not printed, clean the printhead.
With the printer on, click S S t t a a r r t t , then S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s , then P P r r i i n n t t e e r r s s . Right-click the Canon F50 icon, then select P P r r o o p p e e r r t t i i e e s s .
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F50 Chapter 8.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 57 Select ALIGN PRINTHEAD Press Menu to scroll to A A L L I I G G N N P P R R I I N N T T H H E E A A D D . Press twice.
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F50 Chapter 8.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 58 F50 User’s Manual Repeat step 6 Press Menu to scroll to the value for the most uniformly solid box in column H. Press once.
F50 Chapter 9.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 60 F50 User’s Manual LCD Messages A message displays in the LCD panel when the F50 performs a function or encounters an error. Message Possible Cause Try This AUTO REDIAL Line was busy or Wait for the F50 to automatically redial the number.
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F50 Chapter 9.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 61 Message Possible Cause Try This CHECK PAPER PAPER SIZE setting Load the correct paper size or change the PAPER SIZE setting. See SIZE different than “Specifying Paper Size and Type” on page XX. loaded paper CHECK Printhead not...
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F50 Chapter 9.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 62 F50 User’s Manual Message Possible Cause Try This MEMORY Shows percentage If you need more memory, wait for the machine to send any faxes. Also, USED—nn% of memory used print or delete any documents in memory that you no longer need. See “Printing and Deleting Documents in Memory”...
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MultiPASS Status Monitor, MultiPASS Background, or MultiPASS Server. Also, if applicable, close the MultiPASS Toolbar. Remove the software using Windows’ Add/Remove Programs or from the Canon MultiPASS uninstall program. Refer to your current Canon MultiPASS Suite software manual for details. Installation not...
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1. Close the MultiPASS Status Monitor, then the MultiPASS Toolbar. 2. Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. In the Install/Uninstall tab, click Canon MultiPASS Suite, then click 4. Follow the onscreen instructions, then restart your PC when the process is complete.
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F50 Chapter 9.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 65 Problem Possible Cause Try This Error: MultiPASS Status To print to the MultiPASS, the MultiPASS Status Monitor must be unable to Monitor not running. Launch the Status Monitor from the MultiPASS Program menu. communicate running See “The MultiPASS Status Monitor”...
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F50 Chapter 9.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 66 F50 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Faxing Problem Possible Cause Try This Cannot send a F50 overheated Unplug the machine and let it cool for several minutes, then plug it in and try sending again. Phone line Make sure all line connections are secure.
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F50 Chapter 9.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 67 Problem Possible Cause Try This Faxes sent Scanner Check the F50 by making a copy. If the copy is clear, the problem may are dirty or components are originate from sender’s fax machine. If the copy is spotted or dirty, spotted dirty clean the scanner components.
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F50 Chapter 9.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 68 F50 User’s Manual Problem Possible Cause Try This Cannot Sending party’s If the sending party’s fax machine does not support ECM, then the receive fax machine may document is received in normal mode without error checking. using ECM not support ECM ECM disabled...
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F50 Chapter 9.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 69 Troubleshooting Printing Problem Possible Cause Try This No printout Power cord not Check that the power cord is plugged securely into the F50 and into plugged in the wall outlet. If the F50 is plugged into a power strip, make sure the securely power strip is plugged in and turned on.
F50 Chapter 9.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 70 F50 User’s Manual Problem Possible Cause Try This Device time Paper not Make sure the paper is loaded and aligned correctly in the multi- out on correctly loaded purpose tray. See “Loading Paper” on page XX. computer and aligned Paper jam...
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F50 Chapter 9.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 71 Problem Possible Cause Try This Colors are Printhead requires Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to determine if the printhead requires missing cleaning cleaning. See “Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern” on page XX for instructions on evaluating the printout.
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F50 Chapter 9.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 72 F50 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Hardware Problem Possible Cause Try This No power Power cord not Check that the power cord is plugged securely into the F50 and the going to F50 plugged in wall outlet.
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C C u u s s t t o o m m e e r r C C a a r r e e C C e e n n t t e e r r Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options: •...
F50 Chapter 10.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 75 Appendix Safety Information This guide uses the following icons to indicate situations that could cause damage or injury: Always follow the instructions provided in Warnings to prevent potential or serious personal injury or death as a result of careless operation of the equipment. Always follow the instructions provided in Cautions to prevent minor injuries to yourself or damage to the equipment as a result of careless operation of the equipment.
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F50 Chapter 10.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 76 F50 User’s Manual Never cut, modify, stretch, bend, or twist the power cord, and never place heavy objects on the power cord. A power leak from a damaged power cord could cause a fire or electric shock. Never plug the printer power cord into a power outlet (power board, double adapter, etc.) that is shared by other devices or office equipment.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. Digital Home and Personal Systems Division...
F50 Chapter 10.qxd 06/01/2001 4:09 PM Page 78 F50 User’s Manual de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie Canada. Specifications System Requirements • CD-ROM drive, or access to one over a network connection •...
Bubble Jet ink on-demand Paper Handling Automatic feed Print Speed* Color Printing, fast: 10 pages/minute Black Printing, fast: 15 pages/minute * Based on Canon standard pattern Max. Resolution 2400 (horizontal) ×1200 (vertical) dpi Printable Area 8.5 x 11 paper 8 x 10.8 (max.) 8 x 8.86 (recommended)
(* Based on ITU-T No. 1 Chart, standard mode.) Color: Approx. 1 minute/page* at 33.6 Kbps, ECM-JPEG, transmitting from memory (* Based on Canon COLOR FAX TEST SHEET) Scanning Image Processing UHQ™ (Ultra High Quality) image enhancement...
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Page 81 Limited Warranty—U.S. Only The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A. Inc. (“Canon”) with respect to the Canon brand computer peripheral product (the “product”) that you have purchased, when purchased and used in the United States.
InstantExchange warranty program service. Your credit card number will be charged in an amount up to the cost of a new product (i) if you do not return your defective product to a Canon repair facility by the date specified by Canon and in the manner described below;...