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Useful Functions Available on the Machine
Overview of the Machine
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  • Page 1: Online Manual

    MG2500 series Online Manual Read Me First Useful Functions Available on the Machine Overview of the Machine English...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read Me First........... . 5 Symbols Used in This Document.
  • Page 3 Envelopes..............51 Loading Originals.
  • Page 4 Changing the Machine Operation Mode..........109 Changing the Machine Settings Using the Operation Panel.
  • Page 5: Read Me First

    In addition, Canon may suspend or stop the disclosure of this guide due to unavoidable reasons. Canon shall not be liable for any damage suffered by customers as a result of changes in or deletion of information in this guide, or suspension/stoppage of disclosure of this guide.
  • Page 6: Symbols Used In This Document

    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 7: Trademarks And Licenses

    • Photo Rag is a trademark of Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH. • Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc. • All other company names and products mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 8: Search Tips

    Enter keywords in the search window and click (Search). You can search for target pages in this guide. Entry example: "(your product's model name) load paper", "(your product's model name) 1000" Search Tips You can search for target pages by entering keywords in the search window. Note •...
  • Page 9 Note • The displayed screen varies depending on your product. • Searching for Application Functions You can find target pages easily by entering your application's name and a keyword for the function you want to learn about. Example: When you want to learn how to print collages with My Image Garden Enter "My Image Garden collage"...
  • Page 10: Window Used In Operation Explanation

    Window Used in Operation Explanation In this guide, most of the operations are described based on the windows displayed when Mac OS X v10.8 is used.
  • Page 11: Useful Functions Available On The Machine

    Useful Functions Available on the Machine The following useful functions are available on the machine. Enjoy pleasant photography experience by utilizing various functions. Useful Functions Available from Applications and the Main Unit You can create items such as collages easily or download delightful printing materials, and print them.
  • Page 12: Useful Functions Available From Applications And The Main Unit

    Useful Functions Available from Applications and the Main Unit On the machine, the following useful functions are available from applications and the main unit. • Print Photos Easily • Download Content Materials Print Photos Easily Using an Application Organize Images Easily In My Image Garden, you can register the names of people and events to photos.
  • Page 13 PREMIUM Contents can be downloaded easily via My Image Garden. Downloaded PREMIUM Contents can be printed directly with My Image Garden. To print downloaded PREMIUM Contents, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks/ink cartridges are installed for all colors on a supported printer.
  • Page 14 Note • The designs of PREMIUM Contents provided in this page are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 15: Overview Of The Machine

    Overview of the Machine Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Machine Loading Paper / Originals Loading Paper Loading Originals Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Checking the Ink Status Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect...
  • Page 16: Safety Guide

    Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information...
  • Page 17: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Choosing a location Do not install the machine in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install the machine in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.
  • Page 18: Regulatory And Safety Information

    Regulatory and Safety Information ® International ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for efficiency. About the disposal of the battery (For models containing lithium battery) Dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations.
  • Page 19 WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) India only.
  • Page 20: Environmental Information

    Save Mode, please consider that this device may then only switch to a lower energy level after a longer period of time or not at all. Canon does not recommend extending the Activation Times from the optimum ones set as default.
  • Page 21: Main Components And Basic Operations

    Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Machine...
  • Page 22: Main Components

    Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel...
  • Page 23: Front View

    Front View document cover Open to load an original on the platen glass. paper support Open to load paper in the rear tray. paper guide Slide to align with the left side of the paper stack. rear tray Load various sizes or types of paper which you can use on the machine. Two or more sheets of the same size and type of paper can be loaded at the same time, and fed automatically one sheet at a time.
  • Page 24 operation panel Use to change the settings of the machine or to operate it. Operation Panel platen glass Load an original to copy or scan.
  • Page 25: Rear View

    Rear View power cord connector Plug in the supplied power cord. 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 26: Inside View

    Inside View FINE cartridge (ink cartridges) A replaceable cartridge that integrates print head and ink tank. FINE cartridge holder Install the FINE cartridge. The color FINE cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the black FINE cartridge should be installed into the right slot. Note For details on replacing a FINE cartridge, see Replacing a FINE...
  • Page 27: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel * All lamps on the operation panel are shown lit in the illustration below for explanatory purposes. ON button Turns the power on or off. Before turning on the power, make sure that the document cover is closed. Turning the Machine On and Off ON lamp Lights green after flashing when the power is turned on.
  • Page 28 Lights or flashes orange when an error occurs, such as paper-out or ink-out. When performing machine maintenance or machine settings, options can be selected according to the number of flashes. ink lamps Light or flash orange when ink runs out, etc. The upper lamp indicates the black FINE cartridge status, the lower lamp the color FINE cartridge status.
  • Page 29: About The Power Supply Of The Machine

    About the Power Supply of the Machine Confirming that the Power Is On Turning the Machine On and Off Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord...
  • Page 30: Confirming That The Power Is On

    Confirming that the Power Is On The ON lamp is lit green when the machine is turned on. Note It may take a while for the machine to start printing immediately after you turn on the machine.
  • Page 31: Turning The Machine On And Off

    Turning the Machine On and Off Turning on the machine Press the ON button to turn on the machine. The ON lamp flashes and then remains lit green. Confirming that the Power Is On Note It may take a while for the machine to start printing immediately after you turn on the machine.
  • Page 32 Important When you unplug the power cord after turning off the machine, be sure to confirm that the ON lamp is off. Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord Note Auto power off feature You can set the machine to automatically turn off when no operations are performed or no print jobs are sent to the machine for a certain interval.
  • Page 33: Notice For The Power Plug/Power Cord

    Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord Unplug the power cord once a month to confirm that the power plug/power cord does not have anything unusual described below. The power plug/power cord is hot. The power plug/power cord is rusty. The power plug/power cord is bent. The power plug/power cord is worn.
  • Page 34: Notice For Unplugging The Power Cord

    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 ON lamp is off. Unplugging the power cord while the ON lamp is lit or flashing may cause drying or clogging of the print head and print quality may be reduced.
  • Page 35: Loading Paper / Originals

    Loading Paper / Originals Loading Paper Loading Originals...
  • Page 36: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper Loading Envelopes Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Cannot Use Printing Area...
  • Page 37: Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper

    If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) to perform trial print, it can cause paper jams. Note We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use.
  • Page 38 Slide the paper guide to the left, and load the paper against the far right of the rear tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU. Slide the paper guide to align it with the paper stack. Do not slide the paper guide too hard against the paper. The paper may not be fed properly.
  • Page 39 Note Do not load sheets of paper higher than the load limit mark (D). Note The machine may make operating noise when feeding paper. After loading paper Select the size and type of the loaded paper on the print settings screen of the printer driver.
  • Page 40: Loading Envelopes

    Loading Envelopes You can load Envelope DL and Envelope Com 10. The address is automatically rotated and printed according to the envelope's direction by specifying with the printer driver properly. Important Printing of envelopes from the operation panel is not supported. Do not use the following envelopes.
  • Page 41 Open the paper support. Pull out the paper output tray and the output tray extension. Slide the paper guide to the left, and load the envelopes against the far right of the rear tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU. The folded flap of the envelope will be faced up on the left side.
  • Page 42 Note Do not load sheets of paper higher than the load limit mark. Note The machine may make operating noise when feeding paper. After loading envelopes Select the size and type of the loaded envelopes on the print settings screen of the printer driver.
  • Page 43: Media Types You Can Use

    Envelopes Canon genuine papers The Model Number of Canon genuine paper is shown in brackets. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling paper. For information on the page sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, access our website.
  • Page 44: Paper Weight

    You can use paper in the following weight range. 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 45: Paper Load Limit

    Plain Paper (including recycled paper) Approx. 60 sheets Approx. 10 sheets Envelopes 5 envelopes Canon Genuine Papers Note We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the paper output tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration. Paper for printing photos: Media Name <Model No.>...
  • Page 46: Media Types You Cannot Use

    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...
  • Page 47: Printing Area

    Printing Area Printing Area Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Letter, Legal Envelopes...
  • Page 48: Printing Area

    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 49: Other Sizes Than Letter, Legal, Envelopes

    Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Size Printable Area (width x height) 5.56 x 7.49 inches (141.2 x 190.3 mm) 8.00 x 10.92 inches (203.2 x 277.3 mm) 6.90 x 9.34 inches (175.2 x 237.3 mm) 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) 3.73 x 5.22 inches (94.8 x 132.7 mm) 5"...
  • Page 50: Letter, Legal

    Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 8.00 x 10.22 inches (203.2 x 259.7 mm) Legal 8.00 x 13.22 inches (203.2 x 335.9 mm) Recommended printing area 1.24 inches (31.6 mm) 1.15 inches (29.2 mm) Printable area 0.12 inches (3.0 mm) 0.66 inches (16.7 mm) 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) 0.25 inches (6.3 mm)
  • Page 51: Envelopes

    Envelopes Size Recommended Printing Area (width x height) Envelope DL 3.88 x 7.06 inches (98.8 x 179.5 mm) Envelope Com 10 3.68 x 7.90 inches (93.5 x 200.8 mm) Recommended printing area 0.31 inches (8.0 mm) 1.28 inches (32.5 mm) 0.22 inches (5.6 mm) 0.22 inches (5.6 mm)
  • Page 52: Loading Originals

    Loading Originals Loading Originals on the Platen Glass Originals You Can Load...
  • Page 53: Loading Originals On The Platen Glass

    Loading Originals on the Platen Glass You can load originals to copy or scan on the platen glass. Load an original on the platen glass. Open the document cover. 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.
  • Page 54 Close the document cover gently. Important After loading the original on the platen glass, be sure to close the document cover before starting to copy or scan.
  • Page 55: Originals You Can Load

    Originals You Can Load The originals you can load on the platen glass are as follows. Item Details - Text document, magazine, or newspaper Types of originals - Printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc (BD/DVD/CD, etc.) Size (width x height) Max.
  • Page 56: Replacing A Fine Cartridge

    Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Checking the Ink Status...
  • Page 57: Replacing A Fine Cartridge

    Replacing a FINE Cartridge When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the ink lamps and the Alarm lamp will flash orange to inform you of the error. Count the number of flashes and take appropriate action. If an Error Occurs Note For information on the compatible FINE cartridge, refer to the printed manual: Safety and Important Information.
  • Page 58 Even when printing with one ink only, print with leaving the empty FINE cartridge installed. If either of the color FINE cartridge or black FINE cartridge is not installed, an error occurs and the machine cannot print. For information on how to configure this setting, see Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used.
  • Page 59 Push down the FINE cartridge until it clicks. Remove the FINE cartridge. Important Handle the FINE cartridge carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area. Discard the empty FINE cartridge according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Prepare a new FINE cartridge.
  • Page 60 Important If you shake a FINE cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Handle a FINE cartridge carefully. Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on the removed protective tape.
  • Page 61 Important Insert the FINE cartridge gently so that it does not hit the electrical contacts on the FINE cartridge holder. Push the FINE cartridge in and up firmly until it snaps into place.
  • Page 62 Important Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly. The machine cannot print unless both the color FINE cartridge and black FINE cartridge are installed. Be sure to install both cartridges. Close the cover. Note If the Alarm lamp lights or flashes orange after the cover is closed, take appropriate action.
  • Page 63: Checking The Ink Status

    Checking the Ink Status Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps on the Operation Panel You can also check the ink status on the computer screen. Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer...
  • Page 64: Checking The Ink Status With The Ink Lamps On The Operation Panel

    Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps on the Operation Panel Note The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machine considers as ink is full when a new FINE cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink level.
  • Page 65 Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer...
  • Page 66: Maintenance

    Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Machine...
  • Page 67: When Printing Becomes Faint Or Colors Are Incorrect

    When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Maintenance Procedure Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Aligning the Print Head...
  • Page 68: Maintenance Procedure

    Maintenance Procedure If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print head nozzle (FINE cartridge) is probably clogged. Follow the procedure below to print the nozzle check pattern, check the print head nozzle condition, then clean the print head. If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, aligning the print head may improve print quality.
  • Page 69: Clean The Print Head

    When the Print Results Are Blurred or Uneven: Step 1 Print the nozzle check pattern. From the machine Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern From the computer Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern. After cleaning the print head, Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern print and examine the nozzle...
  • Page 70 Step 4 Replace a FINE cartridge. Replacing a FINE Cartridge Note If the problem is still not resolved after replacing the FINE cartridge, contact the service center. When the Print Results Are Not Even such as the Ruled Lines Are Misaligned: Align the print head.
  • Page 71: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle. Watch the movie Note If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE cartridge whose ink is low.
  • Page 72: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    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 or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (B). Number of sheets printed so far If there are missing lines in the pattern (A): Cleaning the print head is required.
  • Page 73: Cleaning The Print Head

    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. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary.
  • Page 74: Cleaning The Print Head Deeply

    Cleaning the Print Head Deeply If print quality does not improve by the standard cleaning of the print head, clean the print head deeply. Cleaning the print head deeply consumes more ink than the standard cleaning of the print head, so clean the print head deeply only when necessary. Make sure that the power is turned on.
  • Page 75: Aligning The Print Head

    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 FINE cartridge whose ink is low. Replacing a FINE Cartridge You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper (including recycled paper)*...
  • Page 76 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. If the print head alignment sheet was not printed correctly, press the Stop button, then redo this procedure from the beginning.
  • Page 77 Close the document cover gently, then press the Color button or the Black button. The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically. The print head position adjustment will be complete when the ON lamp lights green after flashing.
  • Page 78: Performing Maintenance From A Computer

    Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Cleaning Inside the Machine Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Position Automatically from Your Computer Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer...
  • Page 79: Cleaning The Print Heads From Your Computer

    The procedure for cleaning the print head is as follows: Cleaning Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Click the Cleaning icon When the dialog opens, select the ink group for which cleaning is to be performed.
  • Page 80 Deep Cleaning is more thorough than cleaning. Perform deep cleaning when two Cleaning attempts do not resolve the print head problem. Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Click the Deep Cleaning icon When the dialog opens, select the ink group for which deep cleaning is to be performed.
  • Page 81: Cleaning Inside The Machine

    The procedure for performing bottom plate cleaning is as follows: Bottom Plate Cleaning Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Click the Bottom Plate Cleaning icon The dialog opens.
  • Page 82: Cleaning The Paper Feed Rollers From Your Computer

    Roller Cleaning Prepare the machine Remove all sheets of paper from the rear tray. Select Cleaning from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Click the Roller Cleaning icon The confirmation message appears. Execute paper feed roller cleaning Make sure that the machine is on and then click OK.
  • Page 83: Use Your Computer To Print A Nozzle Check Pattern

    The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows: Nozzle Check Select Test Print from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Click the Nozzle Check icon The confirmation message appears. Click to display the items that you need to check before printing the nozzle check pattern.
  • Page 84: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head When you perform head position adjustment, errors in the print head adjustment position are corrected and conditions such as color and line streaking are improved. If the print results appear uneven because of line shifts or other conditions, adjust the position of the print head.
  • Page 85: Aligning The Print Head Position From Your Computer

    Check the Align heads manually check box. Apply the settings Click Apply and when the confirmation message appears, click OK. Select Test Print from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Click the Print Head Alignment icon A message is displayed.
  • Page 86 Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical streaks. (A) Least noticeable vertical streaks (B) Most noticeable vertical streaks If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal streaks.
  • Page 87 Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical streaks. (A) Least noticeable vertical streaks (B) Most noticeable vertical streaks Confirm the displayed message and click OK The third pattern is printed. Check the printed pattern Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes in the associated boxes, and click OK.
  • Page 88 Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal stripes. (A) Least noticeable horizontal stripes (B) Most noticeable horizontal stripes Note After head alignment is completed, you can print and check the current setting. To do so, click the Print Head Alignment icon and when the message is displayed, click Print Alignment Value.
  • Page 89: Aligning The Print Head Position Automatically From Your Computer

    The procedure for performing automatic print head alignment is as follows: Print Head Alignment Select Test Print from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Click the Print Head Alignment icon A message is displayed. Load paper in the machine Load one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray.
  • Page 90 Note After head alignment is completed, you can print and check the current setting. To do so, click the Print Head Alignment icon and when the message is displayed, click Print Alignment Value.
  • Page 91: Cleaning The Machine

    Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine...
  • Page 92: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Machine

    Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Be sure to use a soft and dry cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning. Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine.
  • Page 93: Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover

    Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface. Be sure to use a soft and dry cloth. Never use volatile liquids such as thinners, benzene, acetone, or any other chemical cleaner to clean the machine, as this may cause a malfunction or damage the surface of the machine.
  • Page 94: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller

    Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller If the paper feed rollers are dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, clean the paper feed rollers. Cleaning will wear out the paper feed rollers, so perform this only when necessary.
  • Page 95 After cleaning the paper feed rollers, turn on the power, then clean the paper feed rollers again. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the paper feed rollers, contact the service center.
  • Page 96: Cleaning The Inside Of The Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)

    Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Remove stains from the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper* * Be sure to use a new piece of paper.
  • Page 97 The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine. Check the folded parts of the ejected paper. If they are 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 98: Cleaning The Protrusions Inside The Machine

    Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. You need to prepare: cotton swab If the protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
  • Page 99: Changing The Machine Settings

    Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing the Machine Settings Using the Operation Panel...
  • Page 100: Changing Machine Settings From Your Computer

    Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer Registering a Changed Printing Profile Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used Managing the Machine Power Reducing the Machine Noise Changing the Machine Operation Mode...
  • Page 101: Checking The Ink Status From Your Computer

    Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer You can check the remaining ink level and the FINE cartridge types for your model. Select Ink Level Information from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility An illustration of the ink types and their status are displayed.
  • Page 102: Registering A Changed Printing Profile

    Registering a Changed Printing Profile You can name and register the printing profile you made in the Print Dialog. The registered printing profile can be called up from Presets to be used. You can also delete the unnecessary printing profile. The procedure for registering a printing profile is as follows: Registering a Printing Profile In the Print dialog, set the necessary items...
  • Page 103 Using Registered Printing Profile On Presets in the Print dialog, select the name of printing profile you want to use Printing profile in the Print dialog will be updated to the called profile. Deleting Unnecessary Printing Profile Select the printing profile to be deleted •...
  • Page 104: Setting The Ink Cartridge To Be Used

    FINE cartridge that still has ink and continue printing. The procedure for specifying the FINE cartridge is as follows: Select Ink Cartridge Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Select the FINE cartridge to be used Select the FINE cartridge you use for printing, and click Apply.
  • Page 105: Managing The Machine Power

    The Power Off function turns off the machine. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn the machine on from the printer driver. Select Power Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Execute power off Click Power Off, and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.
  • Page 106 Auto Power On Specifying Enable from the list will turn the machine on upon receipt of print data. Auto Power Off Specify the time from the list. When this time lapses without any operations from the printer driver or the machine, the machine is turned off automatically. Apply the settings The setting is enabled after this.
  • Page 107: Reducing The Machine Noise

    Using this function may lower the print speed. The procedure for using the quiet mode is as follows: Select Quiet Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Note...
  • Page 108 Use quiet mode during specified hours Select this option when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the machine during a specified period of time. Set the Start time and the End time of the quiet mode you wish to be activated. If both are set to the same time, the quiet mode will not function.
  • Page 109: Changing The Machine Operation Mode

    Align heads manually Usually, the Print Head Alignment function of Test Print on the pop-up menu in the Canon IJ Printer Utility is set to automatic head alignment, but you can change it to manual head alignment. If the printing results are unsatisfactory even after you execute automatic head...
  • Page 110: Changing The Machine Settings Using The Operation Panel

    Changing the Machine Settings Using the Operation Panel About Quiet setting Turning on/off the Machine Automatically...
  • Page 111: About Quiet Setting

    About Quiet setting Enables this function on the machine if you want to reduce the operating noise, such as when printing at night. Follow the procedure below to perform setting. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Press and hold the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 9 times. 3.
  • Page 112: Turning On/Off The Machine Automatically

    Turning on/off the Machine Automatically You can enable the machine to turn on/off automatically considering the environment Turning on the Machine Automatically Turning off the Machine Automatically Turning on the Machine Automatically You can enable the machine to turn on automatically when you perform printing or scanning operations from the computer.
  • Page 113: Tips For Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality

    Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality Useful Information about Ink Key Points to Successful Printing Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper Canceling a Print Job Storing Printed Images Machine Handling Precautions Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine...
  • Page 114: Useful Information About Ink

    Useful Information about Ink How is ink used for various purposes other than printing? Ink may be used for purposes other than printing. Ink is not only used for printing, but also for cleaning the print head to maintain the optimal printing quality. The machine has the function to automatically clean the ink jet nozzles to prevent clogging.
  • Page 115: Key Points To Successful Printing

    Key Points to Successful Printing Check the machine status before printing! Is the print head OK? If a print head nozzle is clogged, print will be faint and papers will be wasted. Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head. Maintenance Procedure Is the inside of the machine smeared with ink? After printing large quantities of paper, the area where papers go through may get...
  • Page 116: Be Sure To Make Paper Settings After Loading Paper

    Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper If the media type setting is not the one for the loaded paper, printing results may not be satisfactory. After loading paper, be sure to select the appropriate media type setting for the loaded paper.
  • Page 117: Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Never press the ON button! If you press the ON button while printing is in progress, the print data sent from the computer queues in the machine and you may not be able to continue to print. Press the Stop button to cancel printing.
  • Page 118: Storing Printed Images

    Storing Printed Images Store printed images in albums, clear photo sleeves, or glass frames to protect them from direct exposure to air. Note Storing printed images without sufficient drying may cause blurring or discoloration.
  • Page 119: Machine Handling Precautions

    Machine Handling Precautions Do not place any object on the document cover! 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. Also, place the machine where objects will not fall on it.
  • Page 120: Key To Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality

    Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the print head from drying or clogging. Always observe the following rules for optimal printing quality. Never disconnect the power plug until the power is turned off! If you press the ON button to turn off the power, the machine caps the print head (nozzles) automatically to prevent from drying.
  • Page 121: Precautions For Safe Transport Of The Machine

    Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine When relocating the machine, make sure of the following. Important When sending the machine for repair Pack the machine in a sturdy box so that it is placed with its bottom facing down, using sufficient protective material to ensure safe transport.
  • Page 122 Use adhesive tape to secure all the covers on the machine to keep them from opening during transportation. Then pack the machine in the plastic bag. Attach the protective material to the machine when packing the machine in the box.
  • Page 123: 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. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction.
  • Page 124: Specifications

    * With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted. Approx. 7.6 lb (Approx. 3.5 kg) Weight * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Canon FINE Cartridge Total 1280 nozzles (BK 320 nozzles, C/M/Y each 320 nozzles) Copy Specifications Multiple copy max.
  • Page 125: Minimum System Requirements

    XGA 1024 x 768 Other Supported OS Some functions may not be available with each OS. Refer to the manual or the Canon web site for details on operation with Windows RT. An internet connection is required to view the Online Manual.
  • Page 126 Windows: A CD-ROM Drive or internet connection is required during software installation. Windows: Internet Explorer 8, 9 or 10 is required to install Easy-WebPrint EX. Easy-WebPrint EX for Internet Explorer 10 can be downloaded from the Canon web site. Windows: Some functions may not be available with Windows Media Center.

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