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Canon MX870 Series User Manual

Canon MX870 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual MC-4586-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-4410-V1.10 Advanced Guide Contents Overview of the Machine Printing from Your Computer Main Components Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) How to Navigate Menus on the LCD Printing Documents Preparing for Faxing Other Usages Confirming the Telephone Line Connection Printing the Template Forms such as Notebook Paper...
  • Page 3: Overview Of The Machine

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Overview of the Machine Contents 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: Main Components

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Overview of the Machine > Main Components Contents Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel Front View ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Load a document to copy, scan, or fax. The documents loaded in the Document Tray are scanned automatically one sheet at a time.
  • Page 5 Document Cover Open to load an original on the Platen Glass. (10) Wi-Fi lamp Lights or flashes blue to indicate the wireless LAN status. Lights: Wireless LAN active is selected. Flashes: Printing or scanning over wireless LAN. Also flashes while searching for wireless LAN access point during setup and when connecting to the access point.
  • Page 6: Rear View

    compliant device to the machine since it may affect the operation of other peripheral devices. (17) Platen Glass Load an original to copy, scan, or fax. Rear View (18) Wired LAN Connector Plug in the LAN cable to connect the machine to a LAN. Important Do not touch the metal casing.
  • Page 7: Inside View

    Detach to remove jammed paper. (23) Power Cord Connector Plug in the supplied power cord. Inside View (24) Ink lamps Light or flash red to indicate the ink tank status. Checking the Ink Status. (25) Print Head Holder Install the Print Head. (26) Print Head Lock Lever Locks the Print Head into place.
  • Page 8 ON button Turns the power on or off. Before turning on the power, make sure that the Document Cover is closed. Important Disconnecting the power plug When disconnecting the power plug after turning off the power, be sure to confirm that all lamps on the Operation Panel are turned off.
  • Page 9 Used to enter numerical values such as the number of copies, as well as fax/telephone numbers and characters. Redial/Pause button Displays the list of numbers dialed with the Numeric buttons to redial the selected number. You can also use this button to enter pause time between or after numbers when dialing or registering numbers for example international calls.
  • Page 10: How To Navigate Menus On The Lcd

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Overview of the Machine Contents > How to Navigate Menus on the LCD How to Navigate Menus on the LCD You can use the machine to print photos in a memory card or USB flash drive, make copies, send/ receive faxes, or scan originals without a computer.
  • Page 11: Setup Menu

    You can print photos saved on a memory card of your digital camera or USB flash drive, or documents (PDF files) scanned with the machine. Setup menu You can maintain the machine, or change settings of the machine. You can also print the template forms such as notebook paper, etc. Selecting a Menu or Setting Item Items (C) that appear at the bottom of a mode screen can be selected using their corresponding buttons (D).
  • Page 12: Other Operations

    (K) Press the center button. The preview screen will appear. Function Making Copies (L) Press the right button. The print settings screen will appear. Function Note For operations on the settings screen, see Basic Operation on the Settings Screen Basic Operation on the Settings Screen The displayed screen varies depending on the mode you selected, but the operation is the same.
  • Page 13 Canceling a Fax Transmission/Reception, Copy, Print, or Scan You can press the Stop button to cancel a fax transmission/reception, copy, print, or scan job in progress. Page top...
  • Page 14: Preparing For Faxing

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Preparing for Faxing Preparing for Faxing This section describes typical examples of connecting and setting up the machine before using the faxing functions. Confirming the Telephone Line Connection Connecting Various Lines Setting the Telephone Line Type Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing Sender Information Setting the Date and Time...
  • Page 15 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Confirming the Telephone Line Connection Contents Preparing for Faxing Confirming the Telephone Line Connection For the basic connection of the machine, refer to the printed manual: Getting Started . This guide describes other typical connections. The machine cannot send/receive faxes if the connection is incorrect.
  • Page 16: Setting The Telephone Line Type

    (A) Digital Subscriber Line (B) xDSL modem (splitter may not be built-in to the modem) (C) WAN (Wide Area Network) (D) Broadband router compatible with Internet Telephone (E) Computer (F) Telephone or answering machine (G) LAN (Local Area Network) (H) TEL (I) LINE Port configurations and names may vary depending on the product.
  • Page 17 Before using your machine, make sure you set the correct telephone line type for your telephone line. If you are unsure of your telephone line type, contact your telephone company. For xDSL or ISDN connections, contact the telephone company or service provider to confirm your line type. Note Telephone line type will not appear in countries or regions where Rotary pulse is not supported.
  • Page 18 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing Contents Preparing for Faxing Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing This section describes the basic settings for faxing such as how to register the sender information, to enter numbers and letters, to set daylight saving time, etc. Sender Information Setting the Date and Time Setting Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time)
  • Page 19: Sender Information

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing > Sender Information Contents Preparing for Faxing Sender Information If the unit name and unit fax/telephone number are registered, they are printed with date and time as sender information on the recipient's fax. (A) Date and time of transmission (B) Unit fax/telephone number (C) Unit name...
  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing > Setting the Date and Time Contents Preparing for Faxing Setting the Date and Time Note When the machine is connected to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the date and time setting will be copied from the computer to the machine.
  • Page 21: Setting Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time)

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing > Setting Daylight Saving Time (Summer Contents Preparing for Faxing Time) Setting Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Some countries adopt the daylight saving time (summer time) system that shifts the clock time forward at certain periods of the year.
  • Page 22 button. Press the The summer time start date/time will be set. Set the date and time that summer time ends. Select the month, week, and day of the week when summer time ends. Use the button ( ) to select the item to change, and use the button to select Scroll Wheel an option.
  • Page 23 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing > Registering User Information Contents Preparing for Faxing Registering User Information Important Before sending a fax, be sure to enter your name and fax/telephone number in Unit name and Unit TEL on the User information settings screen (for US only).
  • Page 24 * The button and the Redial/Pause button are not available. Tone button. Press the Press the FAX button to return to the fax standby screen. Page top...
  • Page 25 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing > Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols Contents Preparing for Faxing Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols With the Numeric buttons on the machine, you can enter the unit name and the recipient's name for the coded speed dial.
  • Page 26 Note Here describes the procedure to enter the unit name as example. To display the User information settings screen, see Registering User Information Use the Numeric buttons to enter characters. Press the button repeatedly until the character you want to enter appears. To enter characters (e.g., to enter "EU"): button twice.
  • Page 27 Page top...
  • Page 28: Auto Print

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing Contents Preparing for Faxing > Other Basic Settings Other Basic Settings You can select the following items in FAX user settings of FAX settings. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Auto print When ON is selected, a received fax or Activity report will be printed automatically when the machine...
  • Page 29: Setting The Receive Mode

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Setting the Receive Mode Contents Preparing for Faxing Setting the Receive Mode There are four receive modes as follows. TEL priority mode FAX priority mode FAX only mode or Network switch DRPD This setting is only available in US and Canada. This setting may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase.
  • Page 30: Selecting A Receive Mode

    telephone company, your telephone company will assign two or more telephone numbers with distinctive ring patterns to your single telephone line, allowing you to have different numbers for fax calls and voice calls using only one telephone line. Your machine will automatically monitor the ring pattern, and will automatically receive the fax if the ring pattern is a fax call.
  • Page 31: Fax Only Mode

    Available settings for a fax Set the machine to receive the fax automatically even if you do not pick up the handset. Manual/auto switch Change the number of seconds until the machine starts receiving the fax. RX start time in Manual/auto switch When mainly receiving a fax: FAX priority mode When a call incomes, the telephone will ring.
  • Page 32 Page top...
  • Page 33 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Faxing Contents Faxing This section describes the basic operation to send or receive faxes with the fax functions of the machine. Sending Faxes Sending a Fax with the Numeric Buttons Redialing the Number Dialed with the Numeric Buttons Sending a Fax with One-Touch Speed Dial Using Various Sending Functions Settings for Sending Faxes...
  • Page 34: Sending Faxes

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Faxing > Sending Faxes Sending Faxes This section describes the operation to send a fax with the Numeric buttons and to register the recipient's numbers to the one-touch speed dial and send a fax. For other operations, see Using Various Sending Functions Sending a Fax with the Numeric Buttons Redialing the Number Dialed with the Numeric Buttons...
  • Page 35 Press the FAX button. The fax standby screen will appear. Adjust the scan resolution and contrast as necessary. Use the button (A) to select the scan resolution. Standard: Suitable for text-only documents. Fine: Suitable for fine-print documents. Extra fine: Suitable for detailed illustration or fine-print quality documents. If the recipient's fax machine is not compatible with Extra fine (300x300dpi), the fax will be sent in the Standard or Fine resolution.
  • Page 36 Press the Color button for color sending, or the Black button for black & white sending. The machine starts scanning the original. Important Color sending requires that the recipient's fax machine supports color faxing. If the recipient's fax machine does not support color faxing, you can set the machine to send a fax in black-and-white.
  • Page 37 See step 2 in Sending a Fax with the Numeric Buttons Select the recipient to redial. Press the Redial/Pause button. The fax/telephone numbers dialed with the Numeric buttons will appear. Note The redial list shows 10 fax/telephone numbers from the latest one. Use the button ( Scroll Wheel ) to select the fax/telephone number to redial.
  • Page 38 Note Select an unoccupied number (A) to register a new number. A message asking whether to edit or delete the registered information will appear if an occupied number (B) is selected. Use the Numeric buttons to enter the recipient's name (max.16 characters, including spaces).
  • Page 39 Send the fax. Press the Color button for color sending, or the Black button for black & white sending. The subsequent procedure varies depending on whether the original is loaded in the ADF or on the Platen Glass. For details, see (3) of step 3 in Sending a Fax with the Numeric Buttons Page top...
  • Page 40: Group Dial

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Faxing > Using Various Sending Functions Using Various Sending Functions You can send a fax in various ways as follows. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Sending a Fax after Speaking on Telephone You can send a fax manually after speaking on telephone if you want to talk to the recipient before sending a fax, or if the recipient has a fax machine that cannot receive fax automatically.
  • Page 41 Note You can search by name for a fax/telephone number registered to a coded speed dial or group dial. The coded speed dial list or telephone number search list will appear by pressing the Coded button. The list can be switched with the Function button. Dial Select Search tel no.
  • Page 42: Tx Start Speed

    Sending from Your Computer If the machine is connected to a computer, you can send faxes using the fax driver from any application software that has a printing function. Note Using information services You can use many information services such as banks, airline reservations, or hotel reservations. These services require tone dialing for their services, so that you need to temporarily switch to tone dialing if your machine is connected to a rotary pulse line.
  • Page 43 incoming calls are required simultaneously, thus preventing incorrect transmission. Note This setting may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase. Check RX FAX information Checks whether the dialed fax/telephone number and the sender information of recipient's fax machine are the same.
  • Page 44: Receiving Faxes

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Faxing > Receiving Faxes Receiving Faxes This section describes the operation to receive a fax with the machine depending on the receive mode. This section also describes the operation to print documents stored in the memory of the machine such as when ink or paper runs out.
  • Page 45: Receiving A Fax

    The media type is set to Plain paper and cannot be changed. Select one-sided printing or two-sided printing. Received faxes can be printed on both sides of the paper. If 2-sided in 2-sidedPrintSetting is selected, press the right Function button to select Advanced, then select the side for stapling.
  • Page 46 Note If the machine will not switch to the fax, press the FAX button, then the Color or Black button to receive the fax. You can receive faxes only by picking up the handset under the conditions below. To receive a fax without picking up the handset, select ON for Manual/auto switch.
  • Page 47 If Manual/auto switch is set to ON, set RX start time longer than the time before the answering machine starts playing the answering message. After making this setting, we recommend that you confirm that messages are recorded successfully in the answering machine. When FAX priority mode is selected: When the call is a fax: The telephone will ring when a call incomes.
  • Page 48 Change the number of seconds that the machine rings. Set the machine to receive the fax after the machine stops ringing, even if you do not pick up the handset. Settings for Receiving Faxes When FAX only mode is selected: When the call is a fax.
  • Page 49: Memory Receiving

    Pick up the handset, and talk on the telephone. Note To use this feature, you need to subscribe to a compatible service provided by your telephone company. Contact your telephone company for details. For DRPD You need to select the appropriate ring pattern on the machine. Setting the DRPD Ring Pattern (US and Canada only) For details, see For Network switch...
  • Page 50 Load paper of the same size as selected for Page size, and press the OK button. The fax in memory will be automatically printed. You pressed the Stop button to cancel printing of a fax. Press the FAX button to resume printing of the fax. Note The machine can store up to approximately 250 pages* (max.30 documents) of faxes in memory.
  • Page 51 Select Yes, and press the button. The machine starts printing documents in the memory one by one. To delete the printed document, select Yes. To keep the document in the memory, select No. button. Press the Note The deletion confirmation screen will appear each time after one document is printed. Repeat the same procedure until all documents are printed.
  • Page 52: Remote Reception

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Faxing > Using Various Receiving Functions Using Various Receiving Functions The machine has various receiving functions as follows. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Fax Reception Rejection The machine can be set to reject faxes from specific senders. The fax reception rejection can be set for the faxes sent with no sender information, the numbers not registered to the one-touch speed dial or coded speed dial, or the numbers registered to the rejected numbers.
  • Page 53: Rx Start Speed

    Manual/auto switch Receives faxes automatically after the external telephone rings a specified length of time when the receive mode is set to TEL priority mode. RX image reduction Reduces to print received faxes automatically so that they fit in the selected page size. RX start speed Selects the fax receiving speed.
  • Page 54 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Faxing > Using Useful Fax Functions Using Useful Fax Functions The machine has various fax functions as follows. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Print reports/lists in FAX Press the left button on the fax standby screen to select Print reports/lists Function menu.
  • Page 55 Page top...
  • Page 56: Printing From A Memory Card

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card Contents Printing from a Memory Card You can preview photos or documents (PDF files) from a memory card or USB flash drive on the LCD, to select and print the desired photo or document. You can also print your favorite photos in various layouts or use them for making a sticker.
  • Page 57 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card > Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive Contents 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 58 Insert a memory card or USB flash drive. Memory card: Insert it WITH THE LABELED SIDE FACING TO THE LEFT into the Card Slot. Inserting the For the types of memory card compatible with the machine and locations to insert them, see Memory Card USB flash drive: Insert it into the Direct Print Port.
  • Page 59: Select Photos To Print

    (A) Memory card (B) USB flash drive Note If the document selection screen in Select doc. print appears, there are no photos on the memory card or USB flash drive. For printing the document (PDF file), refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Do not insert memory card and USB flash drive at the same time.
  • Page 60 Use the Numeric buttons to specify the number of copies. Note may appear on the LCD while reading photos. If you use the , or button ( Scroll Wheel ) to display the photo while appears on the LCD, the desired photo may not be selected.
  • Page 61: Changing The Settings

    Press the Color button. The machine starts printing photos. Note 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 Press the button to cancel printing. Stop Printing does not start if you press the Black button.
  • Page 62: Print Date

    Note If the ratio of the height to the width differs from the image data when Borderless is selected, a portion of the image may not be printed depending on the size of the media used. Photo fix Correct photos: Auto photo fix or Manual correction. The photo can be also printed without correction. When Manual correction is selected and the right Function button is pressed to select Advanced, brightness, contrast, color balance, etc.
  • Page 63: Using Various Functions

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card Contents > Using Various Functions Using Various Functions You can print photos in various ways when you select Special photo print in Menu of the card mode. You can also use the useful functions to print photos. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Functions in Special photo print...
  • Page 64 Correcting Photos If Auto photo fix is selected for Photo fix on the print settings screen, the selected photos will be corrected automatically. 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.
  • Page 65: Inserting The Memory Card

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card > Inserting the Memory Card Contents Inserting the Memory Card Before Inserting the Memory Card The following types of memory cards and image data or documents (PDF files) are compatible with the machine.
  • Page 66: Printable Image Data

    xD-Picture Card Type H 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 67 Prepare your memory card. Attach a special card adapter if your memory card requires one. Memory Cards that Require a Card Adapter Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Card Slot Cover. Insert only one memory card into the Card Slot. The location to insert a memory card varies depending on each type of memory card.
  • Page 68: Removing The Memory Card

    Insert the following types of memory cards into the right Card Slot: Compact Flash (CF) Card, Microdrive xD-Picture Card , xD-Picture Card Type M , xD-Picture Card Type H Important Part of the memory card will protrude from the Card Slot, but do not force it into the slot any further.
  • Page 69 Make sure that the Access lamp is lit, and remove the memory card. Hold the part of the memory card that is protruding and remove it straightforward from the machine. Important lamp is flashing. The Do not remove the memory card while the lamp flashes Access Access...
  • Page 70 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card > Inserting the USB Flash Drive Contents 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.
  • Page 71 Page top...
  • Page 72 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 73: Making Copies

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Copying > Making Copies Contents 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 74: Start Copying

    Load an original on the Platen Glass or in the ADF. Loading Originals To load the original on the Platen Glass, align it with the alignment mark WITH THE SIDE TO COPY FACING DOWN as shown below. Then close the Document Cover gently. Note For details on the types and conditions of the original which can be copied, and how to load the original in the ADF, see...
  • Page 75 Press the right Function button (C) 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. ) (A) to select the item to change, and use To change the settings, use the button ( Scroll Wheel...
  • Page 76: Page Size

    Magnif. (Magnification) Specify the enlargement/reduction manner. You can specify the copy scale by selecting the page size: A4 to A5, A4 to B5, etc. If you do not want to enlarge/reduce the page size, select SameMagnification. Intensity Specify the intensity when you want to make the darkened/lightened copy. Select Auto to automatically adjust the intensity according to the original.
  • Page 77 retained, and these settings will appear next time when the copy mode 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 78: Using Various Copy Functions

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Copying Contents > Using Various Copy Functions Using Various Copy Functions You can make various kinds of copies, such as making borderless copies or copying two pages onto a single sheet, if you press the left button to select Copy menu on the copy standby screen.
  • Page 79 Collated copy Fade-restored copy Frame erase copy Binding margin copy Sticker copy Punch hole removal Note Printing the date and/or page number You can print the current date and/or sequential page number on each copy. Press the right Function button to select Print settings on the copy standby screen, then select ON for Print date and/or Print page no..
  • Page 80 Page top...
  • Page 81 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Scanning Contents 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 82 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 83 Operation Panel Press the SCAN button. If you specified the same computer to save scanned data last time, go to (5). Use the button ( Scroll Wheel) to select PC , and press the button. The computer selection screen will appear. Besides saving scanned data on the computer, you can save them on a memory card or USB flash drive, or attach them to E-mail on the computer.
  • Page 84: Scan Size

    When scanning from the ADF with the saving format set to PDF, all documents loaded in the ADF are saved to a single PDF file on the computer. Remove the original on the Platen Glass or the Document Output Slot after scanning is completed. Important Do not turn off the power while the machine is operating.
  • Page 85: Unsharp Mask

    Select the orientation of the original to be scanned from the ADF: Portrait or Landscp.. *2, *3 ADF duplex scan Select the side of document to be scanned from the ADF. Select ON to scan both sides of document and OFF to scan a single side of document.
  • Page 86 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Scanning > Using Various Scan Functions 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 button to select Save/Forward on Function the scan standby screen.
  • Page 87: Printing From Your Computer

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from Your Computer Contents 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 88: Printing Photos (Easy-Photoprint Ex)

    To start Easy-PhotoPrint EX from Solution Menu, double-click (Solution Menu) on the (Print photos or albums, etc.). desktop and click Solution Menu To start Easy-PhotoPrint EX from the Start menu, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Easy-PhotoPrint EX, then Easy-PhotoPrint EX.
  • Page 89 Click Photo Print. Note You can select Album, Calendar, Stickers, etc., besides Photo Print. Using Various Functions of Easy-PhotoPrint 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). You can select two or more images at the same time.
  • Page 90 After canceling the print job, blank sheets of paper may be ejected. To display the printer status monitor, click Canon XXX Printer (where " XXX " is your machine's name) on the taskbar. In Windows 7 operating system (hereafter referred to as "Windows 7"), click the printer icon on the taskbar.
  • Page 91: Creating Your Own Prints

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from Your Computer > Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) > Using Various Functions of Easy- Contents PhotoPrint EX 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 92: Printing Documents

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from Your Computer > Printing Documents Contents Printing Documents This section describes the procedure to print a document of A4 size on plain paper. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Note Operations may vary depending on your software application. For details on the operation, refer to the instruction manual of your application.
  • Page 93: Start Printing

    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 94 After canceling the print job, blank sheets of paper may be ejected. To display the printer status monitor, click Canon XXX Printer (where " XXX " is your machine's name) on the taskbar. In Windows 7, click the printer icon on the taskbar.
  • Page 95 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Other Usages Other Usages This section introduces the procedure to print the template forms such as notebook paper, etc., the setting items of the machine, and the function to print directly from a digital camera or mobile phone. This section also introduces useful software applications you can use with the machine.
  • Page 96 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing the Template Forms such as Notebook Paper Contents Other Usages Printing the Template Forms such as Notebook Paper This section describes the procedure to select and print the template forms. You need to prepare: Media Types You Can Use A4, B5, or Letter-sized plain paper.
  • Page 97 Start printing. Use the Numeric buttons to specify the number of copies. Confirm Page size and 2-sidedPrintSetting. To change the setting, use the button ( ) to select the item to change, and use the Scroll Wheel button to select the option. Note You can only select A4, B5, or 8.5"x11"...
  • Page 98 Staff paper 12 staves Monthly schedule Calendar type Page top...
  • Page 99: Printing Photos From A Wireless Communication Device

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing Photos Directly from Your Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Contents Other Usages Printing Photos Directly from Your Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Printing Photos from a PictBridge Compliant Device 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.
  • Page 100 communication from Bluetooth compatible mobile phones or computers. For details on the operation, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Page top...
  • Page 101: Machine Settings

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Machine Settings Contents Other Usages Machine Settings This section describes the items you can set or change in Device settings of Setup menu. For details on setting or changing, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Plain paper feed settings Selects the paper source (Rear Tray or Cassette) in which you load plain paper.
  • Page 102 For details, refer to the printed manual: Getting Started Confirm LAN settings Displays the wireless or wired LAN configurations of the machine on the LCD, or prints this information from the machine. Other settings Configures other network settings including the machine's network name, IPv4/IPv6 setting, memory card sharing, WSD (Web Services on Devices) setting, etc.
  • Page 103: Bluetooth Settings

    Key repeat Enables to increase or decrease numbers rapidly by pressing and holding down the button when inputting numbers. When this setting is disabled, holding down the button is the same as pressing it once. Two-sided paper output setting Selects the paper output setting for double-sided documents. If you select Fast - by back/front, documents are ejected from the ADF with the front and back pages of each sheet in the reverse order, to make the processing time shorter.
  • Page 104: Solution Menu

    To install Solution Menu, select Solution Menu in Custom Install. The buttons displayed on the screen may vary depending on the country or region of purchase. To start Solution Menu from the Start menu, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Solution Menu, then Solution Menu.
  • Page 105 Install My Printer from the Setup CD-ROM when it has not been installed or has been uninstalled. To install My Printer, select My Printer in Custom Install. To start My Printer from the Start menu, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, My Printer, then My Printer.
  • Page 106 For details on printing web pages, click (Help) to view the online help. Note Installing Easy-WebPrint EX If Easy-WebPrint EX is not installed, the guidance for installation of Easy-WebPrint EX may appear in the notification area of the taskbar. To install Easy-WebPrint EX, click the displayed guidance and follow the instructions on the screen. You can also install Easy-WebPrint EX from the Setup CD-ROM .
  • Page 107 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals Contents Loading Paper / Originals This section describes types of paper or originals you can load, how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette, and how to load originals to copy, fax, or scan. Loading Paper Paper Sources to Load Paper Loading Paper in the Cassette...
  • Page 108: Loading Paper

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper Contents 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;...
  • Page 109 Page top...
  • Page 110: Loading Paper In The Cassette

    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 111 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.
  • Page 112 Page top...
  • Page 113: Loading Photo Paper

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Contents 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 114 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 115 Changing the Settings in "Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive" or 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 116: Loading Envelopes

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Loading Paper in the Rear Tray > Loading Envelopes Contents 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 117 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. The envelopes may not be fed properly. (B) Rear side (C) Address side Note...
  • Page 118 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. Printing Documents For details on the printer driver settings, see Page top...
  • Page 119: Media Types

    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 120 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 Photo Paper Pro II <PR-201> - Media type settings - Operation Panel: Pro II Printer driver: Photo Paper Pro II Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use"...
  • Page 121 - Paper load limit - Rear Tray: 80 sheets - Paper Output Tray load limit - 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.
  • Page 122: Paper Weight

    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 123: 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 size (when...
  • Page 124: Loading Originals

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals Contents Loading Originals This section describes the procedure to load originals on the Platen Glass and in the ADF. Position to Load Originals Loading Originals on the Platen Glass How to Load Originals for Each Function Loading Documents in the ADF Originals You Can Load...
  • Page 125: Loading Originals On The Platen Glass

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > Loading Originals on the Platen Glass Contents Loading Originals on the Platen Glass You can load originals to copy, fax, or scan on the Platen Glass. You may have to load the original in a different position depending on the function you selected in the copy mode or scan mode.
  • Page 126 Page top...
  • Page 127: How To Load Originals For Each Function

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals Contents > How to Load Originals for Each Function How to Load Originals for Each Function Loading the Original to Be Aligned with the Alignment Mark Load originals to copy or fax In the scan mode, select Auto scan for Doc.
  • Page 128 (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 In the scan mode, select Auto scan for Doc.
  • Page 129 Page top...
  • Page 130: Loading Documents In The Adf

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > Loading Documents in the ADF Contents Loading Documents in the ADF You can load documents to copy, fax, or scan in the ADF. Note To scan a document at optimum quality, load it on the Platen Glass. Make sure that any original has been removed from the Platen Glass.
  • Page 131 Note You can set the machine to shorten the ejecting time of scanned two-sided documents in Device user settings of Device settings. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Page top...
  • Page 132: Originals You Can Load

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > Originals You Can Load Contents Originals You Can Load The originals you can load on the Platen Glass or in the ADF for copying, scanning, or faxing are as follows: Platen Glass Text document, magazine,...
  • Page 133 Page top...
  • Page 134: 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 135: Replacing An Ink Tank

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank Contents 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 136 Caution Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Print Head Holder until it stops completely. Important Do not 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 137 Checking the Ink Status For details on ink lamp flashing speed, see Prepare the new ink tank. Take a new ink tank out of its package, remove the orange tape ( ) completely, ) completely. then remove the protective film ( Important Handle the ink tanks carefully.
  • Page 138 Important Do not push the sides of the ink tank. If you push the sides of the ink tank with the L-shape air hole (D) blocked, ink may splash. Do not touch the inside of the orange protective cap (E) or the open ink port (F). The ink may stain your hands if you touch them.
  • Page 139 Close the Scanning Unit (Cover). Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly. Set the Scanning Unit Support (G) back to its original position. Close the Scanning Unit (Cover) gently. Caution When setting the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, be sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Cover) firmly, and be careful not to get your fingers caught.
  • Page 140: Checking The Ink Status

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank > Checking the Ink Status Contents Checking the Ink Status You can check the ink status on the LCD or with the ink lamps. With the LCD on the Machine Make sure that the power is turned on, and press the Setup button.
  • Page 141 ..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. If the position is correct but the lamp flashes, there has been an error and the machine cannot print. Check the error message displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 142: When Printing Becomes Faint Or Colors Are Incorrect

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance Contents > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the 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 143 Aligning the Print Head Note You can also perform the maintenance operations from your computer. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Page top...
  • Page 144: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Printing the Nozzle Check Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Note If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly.
  • Page 145: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Examining the Nozzle Check Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (1) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (2).
  • Page 146 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 147: Cleaning The Print Head

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Cleaning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Cleaning the Print Head Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check pattern.
  • Page 148 Page top...
  • Page 149: The Cassette

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Cleaning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Deeply Cleaning the Print Head Deeply If print quality does not improve by the standard cleaning of the Print Head, clean the Print Head deeply. Cleaning the Print Head deeply consumes more ink than the standard cleaning of the Print Head, so clean the Print Head deeply only when necessary.
  • Page 150 Note To use other available functions, press the corresponding mode button. Page top...
  • Page 151: Aligning The Print Head

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Aligning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
  • Page 152 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 153 The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically. Important 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 the message "Failed to scan head alignment sheet."...
  • Page 154: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Contents Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller If the Paper Feed Roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, clean the Paper Feed Roller. Cleaning will wear out the Paper Feed Roller, so perform this only when necessary.
  • Page 155 If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the Paper Feed Roller in the Rear Tray, turn off the power, disconnect the power plug, then wipe the Paper Feed Roller (A) located in the center inside the Rear Tray with a moistened cotton swab or the like. Rotate the roller manually in the direction of the arrow (B) as you clean it.
  • Page 156 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette Contents Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette If the Pad in the Cassette is smeared with paper powder or dirt, two or more sheets of paper may be ejected.
  • Page 157 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Appendix Contents Appendix Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Tips on How to Use Your Machine Page top...
  • Page 158: Legal Limitations On Use Of Your Product And Use Of Images

    Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Appendix Contents > 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 159 Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Appendix Contents > Tips on How to Use Your Machine Tips on How to Use Your Machine This section introduces the tips on how to use your machine and for printing with optimal quality. Ink is used for various purposes. How is ink used for various purposes other than printing? Ink may be used for purposes other than printing.
  • Page 160 Is the inside of the machine smeared with ink? 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.
  • Page 161 Tip!: Do not use or transport the machine vertically or slanted! 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 162 automatically to prevent from drying. If you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before all lamps on the Operation Panel are turned off, the Print Head will not be capped properly and this will cause drying or clogging. To disconnect the power plug, be sure to follow this procedure.
  • Page 163 MC-4625-V1.00 Basic Guide Printing Printing Scanning Printing from a Computer Printing with the Bundled Application Software Copying What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Faxing Printing Photos Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Troubleshooting Selecting a Photo Selecting the Paper How to Use This Manual Printing Printing This Manual Creating an Album Maintenance...
  • Page 164 Using the Face Sharpener Function Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Using the Blemish Remover Function Adjusting Images Correct/Enhance Images Window Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? How Do I Print with Even Margins? What Is "C1"...
  • Page 165 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 166 Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) Print all photos Photo Index print DPOF print Captured info print Using Useful Display Functions Changing the Display Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) Printing PDF File Saved on a Memory Card...
  • Page 167 Scanning Scanning Images Scanning Images Before Scanning Placing Documents Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Deleting Scanned Data on USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Forwarding Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine...
  • Page 168 Navigation Mode Screen Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab View & Use Images on your Computer Tab Custom Scan with One-click Tab Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Stack of Documents (ADF) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Stack of Documents (ADF)) Save Dialog Box Save as PDF file Dialog Box...
  • Page 169 Adjusting Cropping Frames Resolution File Formats Color Matching Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Screens Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Menu and Setting Screen Other Scanning Methods Scanning with WIA Driver Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Copying Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine...
  • Page 170 Settings for Special Copy 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) Repeating an Image on a Page (Image Repeat) Making Multiple Copies of an Entire Document (Collated Copy)
  • Page 171 Changing the Print Settings Setting the Number of Rings for Fax Calls Using the Useful Reception Functions Memory Reception Remote Reception Rejecting Fax Reception Registering/Editing/Deleting the Rejected Number on the TEL Number Registration Screen Using the Caller ID Service to Reject Calls Document Stored in Memory Printing a Document in Memory Deleting a Document in Memory...
  • Page 172 Cannot Install the MP Drivers 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 Print Results Not Satisfactory Cannot Print to End of Job Part of the Page Is Not Printed No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/ White Streaks...
  • Page 173 Error Regarding the Power Cord Being Unplugged Is Displayed Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Other Error Messages The Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program Screen Is Displayed Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing For Windows Users Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed Launching MP Navigator EX Whenever Pressing the Color or Black Button on the Machine Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device...
  • Page 174 Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls Quality of Received Fax is Poor Cannot Receive a Color Fax Errors Often Occur When You Receive a Fax Problems Sending Faxes Cannot Send a Fax Cannot Perform Sequential Broadcasting by Redialing, or Cannot Dial Using the Numeric Buttons...
  • Page 175: 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 Page top...
  • Page 176 > > Operating the Contents Pane Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual 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 177 > 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 Vista operating system (called Windows Vista below) is used.
  • Page 178 > > Printing This Manual Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual Click to display the print pane to the left of the on-screen manual. Note Click to close or display the print pane. When you click and then click Page Setup, the Page Setup dialog box appears.
  • Page 179 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 180 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. Registering Documents to My Manual ." For details about My Manual, see " From Select Target, select My Manual The titles of the documents that have been registered to My Manual are displayed in the Documents to Be Printed list.
  • Page 181 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 182 > 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 183 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 184 > > Registering Documents to My Manual Advanced Guide 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 185 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 186 > > Symbols Used in This Document Advanced Guide How to Use This Manual Symbols Used in This Document Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. 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 187 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. Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.
  • Page 188: Printing From A Computer

    > Printing from a Computer Advanced Guide Printing from a Computer Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing with Other Application Software Page top...
  • Page 189 > Printing from a Computer Advanced Guide > 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 Correcting and Enhancing Photos Questions and Answers Photo Print Settings Other Settings Page top...
  • Page 190 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 191 The Photo Print function is available with the following applications: MP Navigator EX Ver.1.00 or later ZoomBrowser EX Ver.6.0 or later Digital Photo Professional Ver.3.2 or later Important Easy-PhotoPrint EX is subject to the following restrictions when started from Digital Photo Professional: - Menu does not appear in the step button area on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 192: Printing Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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 193 Page top...
  • Page 194 Printing Photos > Starting Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
  • Page 195 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Photo Print from Menu. The Select Images screen appears. Important The thumbnails (reduced images) displayed in the screen may appear as follows: - A black line appears along an edge of the image.
  • Page 196 (Delete Imported Image). To delete all images from the selected image area, click (Delete All Imported Images). To print two or more copies of an image, click (Up arrow) until the number of copies you want is reached. To reduce the number of copies shown in the box, click (Down arrow).
  • Page 197: Selecting The Paper

    > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper Selecting the Paper Click Select Paper. The Select Paper screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Paper Source Paper Size...
  • Page 198 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos > Printing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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. - An edge of the image appears cropped.
  • Page 199 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 200: Creating An Album

    > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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 201 How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? What Is "C1" or "C4"? Page top...
  • Page 202 Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
  • Page 203 > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout 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 204 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 205 > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures).
  • Page 206 To delete all images from the selected image area, click (Delete All Imported Images). Note See Help for details on the Select Images screen. Page top...
  • Page 207 > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Editing 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 208 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 209 > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
  • Page 210 Click Print. Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
  • Page 211: Printing Calendars

    > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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 212 Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Page top...
  • Page 213 Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
  • Page 214 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout 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 215 See Help for details on the Page Setup screen. Page top...
  • Page 216 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures).
  • Page 217 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Editing Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit the calendar if necessary. Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos...
  • Page 218 See Help for details on the Edit screen. Page top...
  • Page 219 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
  • Page 220 Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
  • Page 221: Printing Stickers

    > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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 222 Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
  • Page 223 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout 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 224 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures).
  • Page 225 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Editing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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 Adding Text to Photos...
  • Page 226 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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  • Page 228 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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 Printing...
  • Page 229 Printing Layout > Starting Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
  • Page 230 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout 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 231 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures).
  • Page 232 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Editing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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 Printing Dates on Photos...
  • Page 233 > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Printing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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 234 Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen. Page top...
  • Page 235: Correcting And Enhancing Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Correcting and Enhancing Photos Correcting and Enhancing Photos You can correct and enhance images. Click (Correct/Enhance Images) in the Select Images or Edit screen, or in the Layout/Print screen of Photo Print.
  • Page 236 Adjusting Images Page top...
  • Page 237: Using The Auto Photo Fix Function

    > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Auto Photo Fix Function 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 238 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 239: Using The Red-Eye Correction Function

    > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Using the Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes caused by a camera flash. You can perform the Red-Eye Correction function either automatically or manually.
  • Page 240 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 (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that Click...
  • Page 241 Red eye is corrected and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that Click you can compare and check the result. Click Undo to undo the preceding correction operation.
  • Page 242: Using The Face Brightener Function

    > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Face Brightener Function 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 243 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.
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  • Page 245: Using The Face Sharpener Function

    > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Face Sharpener Function 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 246 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 247 The facial area in and around the selected area is sharpened 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 correction side by side so that you can compare and check the result.
  • Page 248: Using The Digital Face Smoothing Function

    > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function You can enhance skin beautifully by removing blemishes and wrinkles. You can perform the Digital Face Smoothing function either automatically or manually.
  • Page 249 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 250 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 251: Using The Blemish Remover Function

    > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Blemish Remover Function Using the Blemish Remover Function You can remove moles. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images).
  • Page 252 Note Move the cursor over the image. The shape of the cursor changes to (Cross). 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 253 > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Adjusting Images Adjusting Images You can make fine adjustments to the overall brightness, contrast, etc. of images. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images).
  • Page 254 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 Defaults to reset all adjustments. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images. You can save adjusted images as new files.
  • Page 255 > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Correct/Enhance Images Window Correct/Enhance Images Window You can correct/enhance images in this window. To display the Correct/Enhance Images window, click (Correct/Enhance Images) in the Select Images or Edit screen, or in the Layout/Print screen of Photo Print.
  • Page 256 (2)Task Area Available tasks and settings may vary between the Auto and Manual tabs. Click Auto or Manual to display the corresponding tab. Auto Tab Use the functions in the Auto tab to apply corrections and enhancements to the entire image. Auto Photo Fix Applies automatic corrections suitable for photos.
  • Page 257 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. Note Exif is a standard format for embedding various shooting data in digital camera images (JPEG).
  • Page 258 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 259 Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes in the selected area. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Note For Photo Print, red eyes are automatically corrected when printing by selecting Enable Auto Photo Fix in Color correction for printing on the Advanced tab of the Preferences dialog box and selecting the Enable Red-Eye Correction checkbox.
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  • Page 261: Questions And Answers

    > Printing from a Computer > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? How Do I Print with Even Margins? What Is "C1"...
  • Page 262: How Can I Move (Or Copy) The Saved File

    > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Questions and Answers > How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? If you want to move (or copy) a file created and saved with Easy-PhotoPrint EX from one folder to another, you need to move (or copy) the folder that was automatically created when originally saving that file as well.
  • Page 263 > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Questions and Answers > Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? As shown below, printing starts from the left side of the image displayed in the Layout/Print screen.
  • Page 264: How Do I Print With Even Margins

    > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Questions and Answers > How Do I Print with Even Margins? How Do I Print with Even Margins? When you print on a bordered layout, the margins on the left and right or the top and bottom may become wider than the other, depending on the image and printer.
  • Page 265 > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Questions and Answers > What Is "C1" or "C4"? What Is "C1" or "C4"? When an album is printed, labels such as "C1" and "C4" are printed as page numbers. The "C1"...
  • Page 266 > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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 267: Printing Vivid Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Vivid Photos Printing Vivid Photos Select the Vivid Photo checkbox in the Select Paper screen to boost the colors in a photo before printing. Important This function is available only with a printer that supports Vivid Photo.
  • Page 268 > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Reducing Photo Noise Reducing Photo Noise When a photo is taken in a dark location such as night scene using digital camera, noise may appear in the image.
  • Page 269: Cropping Photos (Photo Print)

    > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Cropping a photo is the act of removing the unnecessary portions of the photo by selecting the necessary portions.
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  • Page 271: Printing Dates On Photos (Photo Print)

    > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) To print the date the photo was taken on the photo, click (Date Settings) in the Layout/Print screen, then select the Print date checkbox in the Date Settings dialog box.
  • Page 272: Printing Multiple Photos On One Page

    > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Multiple Photos on One Page Printing Multiple Photos on One Page You can print multiple photos on one page by selecting a multiple-photo layout in the Layout/Print screen. Note See the following section for details on how to select photos.
  • Page 273: Printing An Index

    > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing an Index 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 275: Printing Id Photos (Id Photo Print)

    > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print) 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 276 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 277: Printing Photo Information

    > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Photo Information 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 278: Saving Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Saving Photos 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 279 > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Opening Saved Files 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 by icon view (only for Windows 7/ Windows Vista) or thumbnail view.
  • Page 280 You can also open a recently used file by clicking the file name shown in the File menu. Page top...
  • Page 281: Other Settings

    > Printing from a Computer > > Other Settings Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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 282 > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Changing Layout Changing Layout You can change the layout of each page separately. (Change Layout). Select the page you want to change the layout of in the Edit screen, then click Select the layout you want to use in the Change Layout dialog box and click OK.
  • Page 283 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...
  • Page 284: Changing Background

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Changing Background Changing Background You can change the background of each page. Important You cannot change the background of the Photo Print, Stickers, and Layout Print. Click Background...
  • Page 285 Click Search backgrounds... 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. This function may not be available in some regions. Exit Easy-PhotoPrint EX before installing backgrounds.
  • Page 286 Note See Help for details on how to set the background in the Change Background dialog box. Page top...
  • Page 287: Adding Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings > Adding Photos Adding Photos You can add images to pages. Select the page you want to add photos in the Edit screen, then click (Add Image).
  • Page 288: Swapping Positions Of Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Swapping Positions of Photos Swapping Positions of Photos You can swap the positions of images. Click (Swap Image Positions) in the Edit screen. Note The screens for Album printing are used as examples in the following descriptions.
  • Page 289: Replacing Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Replacing Photos 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).
  • Page 290: Changing Position, Angle And Size Of Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos You can adjust the position, angle and size of images. Select the image of which you want to change the position or size in the Edit screen and click (Edit Image) or double-click the image.
  • Page 291: Cropping Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Cropping Photos Cropping Photos Cropping an image is the act of removing the unnecessary portions of the image by selecting the necessary portions. Select the image you want to crop in the Edit screen and click (Edit Image) or double-click the image.
  • Page 292: Framing Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Framing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Photos Framing Photos You can add frames to images. Important You cannot add frames to images in Photo Print, Stickers, and Layout Print. Select the image you want to frame in the Edit screen and click (Edit Image) or double-click the image.
  • Page 293 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 294: Printing Dates On Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Printing Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Dates on Photos Printing Dates on Photos You can print dates on images. Select the image you want to print the date in the Edit screen and click (Edit Image) or double-click the image.
  • Page 295: Attaching Comments To Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Attaching Comments to Photos 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 296 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 297: Adding Text To Photos

    > Printing from a Computer > > Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings > Adding Text to Photos Adding Text to Photos You can add text to photos. Click (Add Text) in the Edit screen and drag the mouse over the area in which you want to add text. Note The screens for Album printing are used as examples in the following descriptions.
  • Page 298 > Printing from a Computer > > > Saving Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Saving You can save edited items. Click Save in the Edit or Print Settings screen. Note The screens for Album printing are used as examples in the following descriptions. The screens may vary depending on what you create.
  • Page 299: Setting Holidays

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Setting Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Holidays 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 300 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 301 > Printing from a Computer > > > Setting Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Calendar Display 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 302 > Printing from a Computer > > > Opening Advanced Guide Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Saved Files 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 by icon view (only for Windows 7/ Windows Vista) or thumbnail view.
  • Page 303 Editing Album Editing Calendar Editing Stickers Editing Layout Print Note You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX with the following methods, besides from Library in Menu. - Double-click or click the file. - From the File menu, click Open..., then select the file you want to edit. You can also open a recently used file by clicking the file name shown in the File menu.
  • Page 304 > Printing from a Computer Advanced Guide > Printing with Other Application Software Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Overview of the Printer Driver Page top...
  • Page 305: Various Printing Methods

    > Printing from a Computer > > Various Printing Methods Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software 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 Borderless Printing Fit-to-Page Printing Scaled Printing...
  • Page 306: Printing With Easy Setup

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Printing with Easy Setup 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 307 Click Save... to register the specified settings. For instructions on registering settings, see " ." Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Page top...
  • Page 308: Setting A Page Size And Orientation

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Setting a Page Size and Orientation 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.
  • Page 309: Setting The Number Of Copies And Printing Order

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Default Setting Print from Last Page Collate Print from Last Page + Collate The procedure for specifying the number of copies and printing order is as follows:...
  • Page 310 Uncheck this check box to print all pages with the same page number together. 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 311: Setting The Stapling Margin

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Setting the Stapling Margin 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 312 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 313: Borderless Printing

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Borderless Printing 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 314 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. Moving the slider to the right increases the amount extending off the paper, and moving the slider to the left decreases the amount.
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  • Page 316: Fit-To-Page Printing

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Fit- Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods to-Page Printing 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 317 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 318: Scaled Printing

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Scaled Printing 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 319 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 with which you created the original has the scaled printing function, configure the settings on your application software.
  • Page 320 Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document. Page top...
  • Page 321: Page Layout Printing

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Page Layout Printing Page Layout Printing The page layout printing function allows you to print more than one page image on a single sheet of paper.
  • Page 322 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 323: Poster Printing

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Poster Printing 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. When the pages are pasted together, they form a large print like a poster.
  • Page 324 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 325 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 326: Booklet Printing

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Booklet Printing Booklet Printing The booklet printing function allows you to print data for a booklet. Data is printed on both sides of the paper.
  • Page 327 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 328: Duplex Printing

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Duplex Printing 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 329 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 330 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 331: Stamp/Background Printing

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Stamp/Background Printing 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 332 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 333 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 334: Registering A Stamp

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Stamp/Background Printing > Registering a Stamp 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 335 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 336 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 337: Registering Image Data To Be Used As A Background

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Stamp/Background Printing > Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background This feature may be unavailable when certain printer drivers are used. You can select a bitmap file (.bmp) and register it as a new background.
  • Page 338 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 339 title, enter a new title in the Title box and click Save. Click OK when the confirmation message appears. Complete the setup Click OK. The Stamp/Background dialog box opens again. The registered title appears in the Background list. Deleting an Unnecessary Background Click Select Background...
  • Page 340: Printing An Envelope

    Printing an Envelope 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 341 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 342 > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose 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 343 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. Since the printer feeds paper from the paper source that was being used the last time Continuous Autofeed was selected and printing ended, load the same paper in both the rear tray and the cassette.
  • Page 344: Displaying The Print Results Before Printing

    Check the Preview before printing check box on the Main tab. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the Canon IJ Preview or the Canon IJ XPS Preview opens and displays the print results. Related Topic Canon IJ Preview...
  • Page 345: Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)

    > Printing from a Computer > > > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) 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 346 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 347: Changing The Print Quality And Correcting Image Data

    > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software 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 348 > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method 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 349 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 350: Printing A Color Document In Monochrome

    > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Printing a Color Document in Monochrome 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 351 During Grayscale Printing, color inks may be used as well as black ink. Page top...
  • Page 352: Specifying Color Correction

    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 353 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 354: Optimal Photo Printing Of Image Data

    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 355: Adjusting Colors With The Printer Driver

    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 356 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 357: Printing With Icc Profiles

    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 358 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 359 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 360 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) is not displayed. You can install ICC profiles from the Setup CD-ROM that accompanies the machine. 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.
  • Page 361: Adjusting Color Balance

    > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Color Balance 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 362 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 363: Adjusting Brightness

    > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Brightness 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 364 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 365: Adjusting Intensity

    > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Intensity 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 366 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 367: Adjusting Contrast

    > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Contrast 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 368 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 369: Simulating An Illustration

    > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Simulating an Illustration 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 370: Representing Image Data With A Single Color

    > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Representing Image Data with a Single Color 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 371 When the Grayscale Printing check box on the Main tab is checked, Monochrome Effects appears grayed out and is unavailable. Page top...
  • Page 372: Presenting Image Data With Vivid Colors

    > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors 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 373: Smoothing Jagged Outlines

    > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Smoothing Jagged Outlines 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 374 Page top...
  • Page 375: Changing Color Properties To Improve Coloration

    > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration 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 376 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 377 > Printing from a Computer > > Changing the Print Quality and Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Correcting Image Data > Reducing Photo Noise 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 378 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 379: Overview Of The Printer Driver

    Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver 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 380 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 381: Canon Ij Printer Driver

    > Canon IJ Printer Driver 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 382: Xps Printer Driver

    Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Overview of the Printer Driver > Canon IJ Printer Driver > XPS Printer Driver 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 383: How To Open The Printer Driver Setup Window

    Printing with Other Application Software Overview of the Printer Driver > Canon IJ Printer Driver > How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window 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 384: Maintenance Tab

    > Advanced Guide Printing with Other Application Software Overview of the Printer Driver > Canon IJ Printer Driver > Maintenance Tab Maintenance Tab The Maintenance tab allows you to perform machine maintenance or change the settings of the machine. Features...
  • Page 385: Canon Ij Status Monitor

    View Printer Status... on the Maintenance tab. window 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 386: Canon Ij Preview

    > Canon IJ Preview 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 387: Printing Using The Operation Panel Of The Machine

    > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Advanced Guide Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper Copying Printing from a Memory Card Printing from a USB Flash Drive Page top...
  • Page 388 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper Advanced Guide Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper Page top...
  • Page 389: Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper Or Graph Paper

    > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper > Printing Advanced Guide Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper 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. on A4, B5, or Letter- sized plain paper.
  • Page 390 Graph paper 1: Graph 5 mm Graph paper 2: Graph 3 mm Note You cannot print Graph paper on B5 sized paper. Checklist You can print a notepad with checkboxes. Staff paper You can print staff paper with 10 or 12 staves. Staff paper 1: Staff paper 10 staves Staff paper 2: Staff paper 12 staves Handwriting paper...
  • Page 391 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying Advanced Guide Copying Making Copies Using Useful Copy Functions Page top...
  • Page 392 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Making Copies Advanced Guide Making Copies For the basic procedure to make copies, refer to Copying Setting Items Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Displaying the Preview Screen Using Useful Copy Functions Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 393 Do not open the Document Cover or move the loaded original until copying is complete. Note To change the settings, see Setting Items When you press the center Function button, you can preview an image of the printout on the preview screen.
  • Page 394: Setting Items

    > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Making Copies > Setting Items Advanced Guide 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 395 Type Select the media type of the loaded paper. Print qlty 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. Select High for Print qlty to copy in grayscale.
  • Page 396: Reducing Or Enlarging A Copy

    > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Making Copies > Reducing or Enlarging Advanced Guide a Copy Reducing or Enlarging a Copy The LCD below is displayed when you press the right Function button in the Copy standby screen. Select the reduction/enlargement method from Magnif..
  • Page 397: Displaying The Preview Screen

    > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Making Copies > Displaying the Advanced Guide Preview Screen Displaying the Preview Screen When copying the original set on the Platen Glass, pressing the center Function button in the Copy standby screen allows you to preview an image of the printout on the preview screen.
  • Page 398: Using Useful Copy Functions

    When copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black margins around the image and gutter shadows. Copying Thick Originals Such as Books (Frame Erase) Sticker copy You can easily make stickers with the specified layout using Canon sticker paper.
  • Page 399 Copying on Stickers (Sticker Copy) Binding margin copy You can copy the document with a margin for hole punching or binding. Copying with Binding Margin (Binding Margin Copy) Punch hole removal When copying documents with punch holes, you can make a copy without punch hole marks. Removing Punch Hole Marks (Punch Hole Removal Copy) Page top...
  • Page 400 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Settings for Special Copy Settings for Special Copy Make sure that the machine is turned on. Press the COPY button. Load paper. Load the original document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF.
  • Page 401 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Copying onto Both Sides of the Paper (Two-Sided Copy) Copying onto Both Sides of the Paper (Two-Sided Copy) You can copy two original pages onto both sides of a single sheet of paper, or the front and back pages of a double-sided original onto either both sides of a single sheet of paper or two sheets of paper.
  • Page 402 2. Use the button to select 2-sided, then use the button to select a copy method. 3. Press the right Function button. 4. Use the OK button. button to select the stapling side, then press the 5. Press the OK button. Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black &...
  • Page 403 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (2-on-1 Copy) 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 404 print quality to Standard or reduce the number of sheets of documents, then try copying again. If the problem is not resolved, set the print quality to Fast and try copying again. Page top...
  • Page 405 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (4-on-1 Copy) 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 406 Page top...
  • Page 407: Copying Without Borders (Borderless Copy)

    > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Copying without Borders (Borderless Copy) Copying without Borders (Borderless Copy) You can copy images so that they fill the entire page without borders. Settings for Special Copy Select Borderless copy, then press the OK button.
  • Page 408 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Repeating an Image on a Page (Image Repeat) Repeating an Image on a Page (Image Repeat) You can copy an image multiple times onto a single page. You can set the machine to automatically select the number of times it repeats the image, or you can specify the number.
  • Page 409 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Making Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Multiple Copies of an Entire Document (Collated Copy) Making Multiple Copies of an Entire Document (Collated Copy) You can obtain sorted printouts when making multiple copies of a multi-paged original. In addition, you can copy originals on both sides of paper.
  • Page 410 Cannot continue process. appears on the LCD when scanning, reduce the number of document pages to scan and try copying again. Page top...
  • Page 411 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Copying with Fade Restoration (Fade-Restored Copy) Copying with Fade Restoration (Fade-Restored Copy) You can obtain color-corrected printouts when copying documents that have faded over time. Settings for Special Copy Select Fade-restored copy, then press the...
  • Page 412 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Copying Thick Originals Such as Books (Frame Erase) Copying Thick Originals Such as Books (Frame Erase) When copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black margins around the image and gutter shadows.
  • Page 413 Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Copying on Stickers (Sticker Copy) Copying on Stickers (Sticker Copy) You can make stickers easily with the specified layout using Canon sticker paper. Settings for Special Copy Sticker copy, then press the button. Select Confirm the instruction on the LCD, then press the button.
  • Page 414 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Copying with Binding Margin (Binding Margin Copy) Copying with Binding Margin (Binding Margin Copy) You can copy the document with a margin for hole punching or binding. Settings for Special Copy Select Binding margin copy, then press the...
  • Page 415 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Advanced Guide Using Useful Copy Functions Removing Punch Hole Marks (Punch Hole Removal Copy) Removing Punch Hole Marks (Punch Hole Removal Copy) When copying documents with punch holes, you can make a copy without punch hole marks. Settings for Special Copy Punch hole removal, then press the button.
  • Page 416 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card Advanced Guide Printing from a Memory Card Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card Using Useful Printing Functions Using Useful Display Functions Printing PDF File Saved on a Memory Card Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer Page top...
  • Page 417: Printing Photographs Saved On A Memory Card

    > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Printing Advanced Guide Photographs Saved on a Memory Card Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card For the basic procedure to print from a memory card, refer to Printing from a Memory Card Setting Items Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet...
  • Page 418 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Printing Advanced Guide > Setting Items Photographs Saved on a Memory Card Setting Items Print Settings Confirmation Screen The LCD below is displayed when you press the right Function button in the Memory card mode. Use the button to change the setting item, and the button to change the setting.
  • Page 419 Depending on the type of the photo, red eyes may not be corrected or parts other than the eyes may be corrected. Print date Activates/deactivates to print the shooting date on a photo. Note The shooting date is printed according to Date display format in Device user settings. For details, see Device user settings Print file no.
  • Page 420 Face brightener Brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light. Image optimizer Corrects and smoothes the jagged contours for printing. Brightness Adjust brightness. Contrast Adjust contrast. Color balance Adjust color hue. For example, you can increase red or yellow to adjust the skin tone. Effects Applies special effects to the photo, such as printing in sepia tones or with a sketch illustration like effect.
  • Page 421: Printing By Using The Photo Index Sheet

    > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Printing Advanced Guide > Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet Photographs Saved on a Memory Card Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet Photo Index Sheet is an A4 or Letter-sized plain paper on which thumbnail images of photos saved on a memory card are printed.
  • Page 422 Press the CARD button. Insert a memory card into the Card Slot. If document files are saved on the memory card besides photo files, select Print photos in the OK button. displayed screen, then press the Important You cannot insert both the memory card and the USB flash drive at the same time. Do not remove the memory card until printing the Photo Index Sheet(s) is complete.
  • Page 423 Fill in the appropriate circles in the Photo Index Sheet. Fill in the appropriate circles ( ) with a dark pencil or a black ink pen to select the photos to print and their print options. Good (a) Check mark (b) Line only (c) Too light ︴...
  • Page 424 not scan the Photo Index Sheet properly. Load paper to print photos. Make sure that the page size and media type of the loaded paper match those specified on the Photo Index Sheet. Note When printing images using the Photo Index Sheet, you can select 4" x 6" (101.6 x 152.4 mm), 5"...
  • Page 425: Using Useful Printing Functions

    You can paste photos of your choice in the specified layout. Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) Sticker print You can print your favorite photo with a frame on Canon Photo Stickers. Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) 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 426 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 427 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) You can paste photos of your choice in the specified layout.
  • Page 428 Printing Functions > Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) You can print your favorite photo with a frame on Canon Photo Stickers. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Select Sticker print, then press the button.
  • Page 429: Print All Photos

    > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > Print all photos Print all photos You can print all photos saved on a memory card. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Select Print all photos, then press the button.
  • Page 430 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > Photo Index print Photo Index print You can print an index of all the photos saved on a memory card. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Select Photo Index print, then press the...
  • Page 431 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > DPOF print 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 432 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > Captured info print Captured info print You can print shooting information (Exif info) on the margin of the index of photos or selected individual photos.
  • Page 433: Using Useful Display Functions

    > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Advanced Guide Display Functions Using Useful Display Functions Changing the Display When selecting photos to print, you can change the display or display the trimming screen by pressing the center Function button repeatedly.
  • Page 434 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Advanced Guide Using Useful > Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) Display Functions Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) You can edit images displayed on the LCD by cropping them. Note Crop images after specifying the page size, media type, and bordered or borderless printing in the print settings screen.
  • Page 435 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Printing PDF File Advanced Guide Saved on a Memory Card Printing PDF File Saved on a Memory Card 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.
  • Page 436 The PDF files made using application software other than MP Navigator EX (application software bundled with the machine) are not printable even if they are saved using MP Navigator Use the button to select the document to print, then press the button.
  • Page 437 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Setting Up the Advanced Guide Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer 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.
  • Page 438 screen, confirm that the Access lamp is not flashing and remove the memory card. Over a network, the removal operation is not needed. Page top...
  • Page 439: Printing From A Usb Flash Drive

    > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive Advanced Guide Printing from a USB Flash Drive Printing Photographs Saved on a USB Flash Drive Using Useful Printing Functions Using Useful Display Functions Printing PDF File Saved on a USB Flash Drive Page top...
  • Page 440 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Printing Advanced Guide Photographs Saved on a USB Flash Drive Printing Photographs Saved on a USB Flash Drive For the basic procedure to print from a USB flash drive, refer to Printing from a Memory Card Setting Items Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet...
  • Page 441 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Printing Advanced Guide Photographs Saved on a USB Flash Drive > Setting Items Setting Items Print Settings Confirmation Screen The LCD below is displayed when you press the right Function button in the Memory card mode. Use the button to change the setting item, and the button to change the setting.
  • Page 442 Depending on the type of the photo, red eyes may not be corrected or parts other than the eyes may be corrected. Print date Activates/deactivates to print the shooting date on a photo. Note The shooting date is printed according to Date display format in Device user settings. For details, see Device user settings Print file no.
  • Page 443 Face brightener Brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light. Image optimizer Corrects and smoothes the jagged contours for printing. Brightness Adjust brightness. Contrast Adjust contrast. Color balance Adjust color hue. For example, you can increase red or yellow to adjust the skin tone. Effects Applies special effects to the photo, such as printing in sepia tones or with a sketch illustration like effect.
  • Page 444 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Printing Advanced Guide Photographs Saved on a USB Flash Drive > Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet Photo Index Sheet is an A4 or Letter-sized plain paper on which thumbnail images of photos saved on a USB flash drive are printed.
  • Page 445 Press the CARD button. Insert a USB flash drive into the Direct Print Port. If document files are saved on the USB flash drive besides photo files, select Print photos in the OK button. displayed screen, then press the Important You cannot insert both the memory card and the USB flash drive at the same time.
  • Page 446 Fill in the appropriate circles in the Photo Index Sheet. Fill in the appropriate circles ( ) with a dark pencil or a black ink pen to select the photos to print and their print options. Good (a) Check mark (b) Line only (c) Too light f...
  • Page 447 not scan the Photo Index Sheet properly. Load paper to print photos. Make sure that the page size and media type of the loaded paper match those specified on the Photo Index Sheet. Note When printing images using the Photo Index Sheet, you can select 4" x 6" (101.6 x 152.4 mm), 5"...
  • Page 448 You can paste photos of your choice in the specified layout. Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) Sticker print You can print your favorite photo with a frame on Canon Photo Stickers. Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) 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 449 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive Make sure that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 450 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) You can paste photos of your choice in the specified layout.
  • Page 451 Printing Functions > Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) You can print your favorite photo with a frame on Canon Photo Stickers. Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive Select Sticker print, then press the button.
  • Page 452 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > Print all photos Print all photos You can print all photos saved on a USB flash drive. Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive Select Print all photos, then press the...
  • Page 453 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > Photo Index print Photo Index print You can print an index of all the photos saved on a USB flash drive. Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive Select Photo Index print, then press the...
  • Page 454 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > DPOF print 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 455 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Advanced Guide Using Useful Printing Functions > Captured info print Captured info print You can print shooting information (Exif info) on the margin of the index of photos or selected individual photos.
  • Page 456 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Using Useful Advanced Guide Display Functions Using Useful Display Functions Changing the Display When selecting photos to print, you can change the display or display the trimming screen by pressing the center Function button repeatedly.
  • Page 457 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Advanced Guide Using Useful > Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) Display Functions Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) You can edit images displayed on the LCD by cropping them. Note Crop images after specifying the page size, media type, and bordered or borderless printing in the print settings screen.
  • Page 458 > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Printing PDF File Advanced Guide Saved on a USB Flash Drive Printing PDF File Saved on a 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 USB flash drive.
  • Page 459 The PDF files made using application software other than MP Navigator EX (application software bundled with the machine) are not printable even if they are saved using MP Navigator Use the button to select the document to print, then press the button.
  • Page 460 > Scanning Advanced Guide Scanning Scanning Images Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning with Other Application Software Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Screens Other Scanning Methods Page top...
  • Page 461: Scanning Images

    > > Scanning Images Advanced Guide Scanning Scanning Images Scanning Images Before Scanning Placing Documents Page top...
  • Page 462 > > Scanning Images > Scanning Images Advanced Guide Scanning 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 an application software. Select the scanning method according to your purpose.
  • Page 463: Before Scanning

    > > Scanning Images Advanced Guide Scanning > Before Scanning Before Scanning Before scanning images, confirm the following: Does the original to be scanned meet the requirements for an original to be set on the Platen Glass or in the ADF? If you forward the data to the PC, refer to Placing Documents for details.
  • Page 464: Placing Documents

    > > Scanning Images > Placing Documents Advanced Guide Scanning Placing Documents Learn how to place documents on the machine's Platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Place documents correctly according to the type of document to be scanned. Otherwise, documents may not be scanned correctly.
  • Page 465 Important The portion within 1 mm inwards from the Important alignment mark cannot be scanned. Large documents (such as A4 size photos) 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.
  • Page 466 Open the Document Tray. Place the documents on the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), then adjust the Paper Guides to the width of the documents. Insert the documents face-up until a beep sounds. Place the documents face-up to scan both sides of the documents. Page top...
  • Page 467 > 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 USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Forwarding Scanned Data to PC 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 468 > > Advanced Guide Scanning Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine You can save scanned data on the USB flash drive or memory card using the Operation Panel.
  • Page 469 Use the button to select the document type, then press the OK button. Press the right Function button to adjust the settings as necessary. Setting Items on the Operation Panel of the Machine Load the original document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF. Note Refer to Loading Paper / Originals...
  • Page 470 Some USB flash drives with security settings may not be used. Insert the USB flash drive into the Direct Print Port. Make sure that the USB flash drive is correctly oriented before inserting it straightforward into the Direct Print Port. Removing the USB Flash Drive Make sure that the machine is not writing data to the USB flash drive.
  • Page 471 > > > Advanced Guide Scanning Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Deleting Scanned Data on USB Flash Drive/ Memory Card Deleting Scanned Data on USB Flash Drive/Memory Card You can delete scanned data on the USB flash drive or memory card using the Operation Panel.
  • Page 472 1. Switch format Switches the display between the PDF data list and the JPEG data list. 2. Change display Switches the display between the list and the preview. Select Yes on the confirmation screen, then press the OK button. The machine starts deleting the file. Page top...
  • Page 473 > > Advanced Guide Scanning Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Forwarding Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Forwarding Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine You can forward scanned data to the PC using the Operation Panel of the machine. Before forwarding scanned data to the PC, confirm the following: The necessary application software (MP Drivers and MP Navigator EX) is installed.
  • Page 474 Note If you select Local (USB) in the Select PC screen, the data is forwarded to the USB- connected computer. Use the button to select the document type, then press the OK button. Auto scan This item is available only when the machine is connected to the computer using a USB cable. The machine detects the type of the originals automatically and the image is forwarded in the optimized size, resolution and data format.
  • Page 475 the Platen Glass, then press the Color button for color scanning, or the Black button for black & white scanning. After scanning is complete, pressing the button allows you to save the scanned documents in one PDF file on the PC. Remove the original on the Platen Glass or from the Document Output Slot after scanning is complete.
  • Page 476 > > 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 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 477 connected computer. Use the button to select the document type, then press the OK button. Document Scans the original on the Platen Glass or in the ADF 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 478 > > > Setting Items on the Operation Advanced Guide Scanning Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Panel of the Machine 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 479 Select the data format of the scanned data. If you save the scanned data on the USB flash drive/memory card: PDF/Compact PDF/JPEG If you forward the scanned data to the computer: PDF/Compact PDF/TIFF/JPEG If you attach the scanned data to an e-mail: PDF/Compact PDF/JPEG Note PDF cannot be selected when Photo is selected for Doc.
  • Page 480 A printout consists of minute dots to make characters or graphs. Interfering with each dot may result in uneven shades or a striped pattern. Select ON if you notice any uneven shades or a striped pattern on the scanned image. Note Even if ON is selected for this setting, some moire effects may remain if Unsharp mask is set to ON.
  • Page 481 > > Advanced Guide > Appendix: Various Scan Scanning Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Settings Appendix: Various Scan Settings Enabling network scanning Network 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 482: Network Scan Settings

    > > > Advanced Guide Appendix: Various Scan Scanning Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Network Scan Settings Settings Network Scan Settings You can connect the machine to a network to share it among multiple computers or scan images into a specified computer.
  • Page 483 You can make settings for scanning using the Operation Panel of the machine. Check that Canon IJ Network Scan Utility is running. If Canon IJ Network Scan Utility is running, its icon appears in the notification area of the taskbar. Note If Canon IJ Network Scan Utility is not running, from the Start menu, select (All) Programs >...
  • Page 484 When multiple scanners are connected via a network, you can select up to three scanners. See " " for details on Canon IJ Network Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Menu and Setting Screen Scan Utility. Note If the scanner you want to use is not displayed, check the following conditions and click OK to close the dialog box, then reopen it and select the scanner.
  • Page 485 > > > Advanced Guide Appendix: Various Scan Scanning Scanning with Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navigator EX Settings Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navigator EX MP Navigator EX enables you to specify the response resulting from pressing a button for scanning on the Operation Panel of the machine.
  • Page 486 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 press the Color or Black button on the machine.
  • Page 487 > 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 488 > > > What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Scanner Software)? 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 489 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. Page top...
  • Page 490 > > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Let's Try Scanning Let's Try Scanning Try scanning using MP Navigator EX. Starting MP Navigator EX Starting MP Navigator EX Scanning documents, photos, magazines, etc. from the Platen Scanning Photos and Documents Scanning two or more photos (small documents) at one time Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time...
  • Page 491: Starting Mp Navigator Ex

    Double-click Canon MP Navigator EX 3.1 icon on the desktop. MP Navigator EX starts. Note Alternatively, from the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > MP Navigator EX 3.1 > MP Navigator EX 3.1. Starting One-click Mode Click...
  • Page 492 The One-click Mode screen appears. 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 493: Scanning Photos And Documents

    > > > > Scanning Photos Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Let's Try Scanning Scanning and Documents 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 494 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 495 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 496: Scanning Multiple Documents At One Time

    > > > > Scanning Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Let's Try Scanning Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time 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 497 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 498 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 499 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 500 > > > > Scanning Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Let's Try Scanning Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Place multiple documents on the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) and scan at one time.
  • Page 501 Click Specify... to set the document size and scanning resolution as required. Click Orientation... to specify the orientation of the documents to be scanned. In the displayed dialog box, you can specify the Original Orientation and Binding Location. How to place the documents when scanning the back sides depends on the Binding Location.
  • Page 502 Starts scanning. Note Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When a duplex type is selected for Document Type, the Manual Duplex Scanning dialog box opens after scanning. Continue to scan the back sides of the documents. When a simplex type is selected for Document Type, the Scan Complete dialog box opens after scanning.
  • Page 503 Click OK. Starts 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. The scanned images appear in the Thumbnail window. Edit the scanned images as required.
  • Page 504 Page top...
  • Page 505 > > > > Scanning Both Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Let's Try Scanning Scanning Sides of Documents at One Time Scanning Both Sides of Documents at One Time Scan both sides of documents at one time using the ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Place the documents on the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).
  • Page 506 Click Specify..Check that the Automatic Duplex Scanning checkbox is selected, then specify how to output the paper, the orientation of the documents, etc. as required. When setting is completed, click OK. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Stack of Documents (ADF)) Click Scan.
  • Page 507 Edit the scanned images as required. Use Edit Tools to rotate images, select a part of an image, etc. See the Edit Tools in "Stack of Documents (ADF) 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 508: Scanning Images Larger Than The Platen (Stitch Assist)

    > > > > Scanning Images Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Let's Try Scanning Scanning Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) 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 509 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 510 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 511 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 512 Important This function is not available while the image is enlarged/reduced. (Enlarge) Enlarges the displayed image. (Reduce) Reduces the displayed image. (Full-screen) Enlarges/reduces the image to display it full-screen. 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 513 Save the scanned images. Saving Saving as PDF Files Page top...
  • Page 514: Easy Scanning With One-Click

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Let's Try Scanning Scanning > Easy Scanning with One-click 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 515 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 516 > > > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning 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 517: Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically

    > > > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically 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 518 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 519 Click OK. The entire image is corrected/enhanced automatically and (Correct/Enhance) 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 520 > > > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually 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 521 Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. Click Manual, then click Correct/Enhance. Click Face Brightener, Face Sharpener, Digital Face Smoothing or Blemish Remover.
  • Page 522 The portion in and around the selected area is corrected/enhanced and (Correct/Enhance) 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 523 > > > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Adjusting Images 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 524 Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. Click Manual, then click Adjust. Move the slider of the item you want to adjust and set the effect level. (Correct/Enhance) appears on the upper left of the thumbnail and When you move a slider, preview image.
  • Page 525 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 526: Searching Images

    > > > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Searching Images 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 527 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 528 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 529: Classifying Images Into Categories

    > > > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Classifying Images into Categories 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 530 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 531 View & Use Window Page top...
  • Page 532 > > > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning 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. Saving scanned images to computer Saving Saving scanned image as PDF Files...
  • Page 533 > > > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Saving 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 534 Windows 2000: 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 535: Saving As Pdf Files

    > > > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Saving as PDF Files 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 536 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 537: Creating/Editing Pdf Files

    > > > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Creating/Editing PDF Files Creating/Editing PDF Files Create/edit PDF files using MP Navigator EX. After scanning documents and saving them, open the View &...
  • Page 538 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 539 as well. Click Open PDF file on the list. The application associated with the .pdf file extension by the operating system starts. Important Password-protected PDF files cannot be opened in applications not supporting PDF security. Files may not open if an application that can be associated with PDF files is not installed. Use the application to edit/print the file.
  • Page 540 > > > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Printing Documents 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 541 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 542 > > > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Printing Photos 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 & Use window to select how you want to print the photos.
  • Page 543 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 544: Sending Via E-Mail

    > > > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Sending via E-mail Sending via E-mail Send scanned images via e-mail. Important MP Navigator EX is compatible with the following e-mail software programs: - Windows Mail (Windows Vista) - Outlook Express (Windows XP/Windows 2000) - Microsoft Outlook...
  • Page 545 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). Click OK. Files are saved according to the settings, and the e-mail software program starts. Specify the recipient, enter the subject and message, then send e-mail.
  • Page 546: Editing Files

    > > > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Editing Files Editing Files You can edit images or convert them to text using MP Navigator EX or an application that accompanies the machine.
  • Page 547 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 548: Setting Passwords For Pdf Files

    > > > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Setting Passwords for PDF Files 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. Important In Windows 2000, Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 or later is required to use this function.
  • Page 549 The Password Security -Settings dialog box opens. Note You can also open the Password Security -Settings dialog box by clicking Set..., then selecting Password Security for Security in the PDF Settings dialog box. Select the Require a password to open the document or Use a password to restrict printing and editing of the document and its security settings checkbox, then enter a password.
  • Page 550 Document Open Password Permissions Password Re-enter the password and click OK. The Save as PDF file dialog box returns. Important If you close the Save as PDF file dialog box without clicking Save, the settings in the Password Security -Settings dialog box will be deleted. Passwords are deleted once the file is edited.
  • Page 551: Opening/Editing Password-Protected Pdf Files

    > > > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files 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 552 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 553 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 554 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning MP Navigator EX Screens Learn about the screens and functions of MP Navigator EX. Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Save Dialog Box Save as PDF file Dialog Box...
  • Page 555: Navigation Mode Screen

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Navigation Mode Screen Navigation Mode Screen This is one of the startup screens of MP Navigator EX. Point to the icon at the top of the screen to display each tab. Use each tab depending on what you want to Scan/Import You can scan photos and documents, or import images saved on memory cards.
  • Page 556 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Scan/ Import Documents or Images Tab Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab Point to Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen to display the Scan/Import Documents or Images tab.
  • Page 557: View & Use Images On Your Computer Tab

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > View & Scanning Use Images on your Computer Tab View & Use Images on your Computer Tab Point to View & Use in the Navigation Mode screen to display the View & Use Images on your Computer tab.
  • Page 558 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 559 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Custom Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Scan with One-click Tab Custom Scan with One-click Tab Point to 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 560 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. If this checkbox is not selected, the last used screen appears.
  • Page 561 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Photos/ Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Point to Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen and click Photos/Documents (Platen) to open the Photos/Documents (Platen) screen (Scan/Import window).
  • Page 562 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... Specify the document size, resolution, and other advanced scan settings. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Important Specify...
  • Page 563 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 564 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 565: Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents)

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) 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 566 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 567 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 568 Defaults Restores the default settings. Page top...
  • Page 569 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Stack of Scanning Documents (ADF) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Stack of Documents (ADF) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Point to Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen and click Stack of Documents (ADF), or click Stack of Documents (ADF) in the Scan/Import window to open the Stack of Documents (ADF) screen (Scan/Import window).
  • Page 570 Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. When scanning one side of each document: Color Document(Simplex), B/W Document(Simplex) or Text(Simplex) When scanning both sides of each document: Color Document(Duplex), B/W Document(Duplex) or Text(Duplex) Important You cannot select Document Type if the Use the scanner driver checkbox is selected. Specify...
  • Page 571 to MP Navigator EX functions. Preferences Dialog Box (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.
  • Page 572 Note When you click Close All, the button changes to Open All. 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.
  • Page 573 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Scan Settings Dialog Box (Stack of Documents (ADF)) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Stack of Documents (ADF)) 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 574 This is preferred when speed is required, as the documents are output in the back-to-front order. To output the documents in the correct page order, select Output by page. Output by page Outputs the scanned documents in the correct page order. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned.
  • Page 575 Note Scanning takes longer than usual when you enable Descreen. Unsharp Mask Select this checkbox to emphasize the outline of the subjects and sharpen the image. Important You cannot select this checkbox when Document Type is Text(Simplex) or Text(Duplex). Reduce Show-through Select this checkbox to sharpen text in a document or reduce show-through in newspapers.
  • Page 576 Defaults Restores the default settings. Page top...
  • Page 577 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Save Dialog Box 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 578 selected on the " General Tab" of the Preferences dialog box. 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 579 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Save as Scanning PDF file Dialog Box 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 580 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 581: Pdf Settings Dialog Box

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > PDF Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Settings Dialog Box 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 582 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 This function is not available when scanning by selecting PDF on the Operation Panel of the machine.
  • Page 583 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Memory Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Card Screen (Scan/Import Window) Memory Card Screen (Scan/Import Window) Point to 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 584 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 585 Related Topic Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card Page top...
  • Page 586: View & Use Window

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > View & Scanning Use Window View & Use Window Point to 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 587 Displays folders of images (grouped by year, year/month and year/month/date) 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 588 (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. Correct/Enhance Images Window Important Image correction/enhancement cannot be applied to PDF files or black and white binary files.
  • Page 589 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 590 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 591: Create/Edit Pdf File Window

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Create/ Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Edit PDF file Window 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 592 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. Specify the save settings. Only the selected page is saved. Note When multiple pages are selected, a multiple-page PDF file is created.
  • Page 593 (Full-screen) Enlarges/reduces the image to display it fully in Preview. (Thumbnail Mode) Switches to Thumbnail Mode. The pages are displayed in thumbnail view. Page top...
  • Page 594: Print Document Dialog Box

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Document Dialog Box 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 595 Staple Side Select a stapling side from the list. Note Staple Side is available when Auto Duplex On is set. Specify Margin... Specify the width of the margin (0 mm to 30 mm). Note Specify Margin... is available when Auto Duplex On is set. A page may not fit in one page due to the Specify Margin...
  • Page 596 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 top...
  • Page 597: Print Photo Dialog Box

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Photo Dialog Box 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 598 Select this checkbox to print the image on an entire sheet of paper without margins. 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 599: Send Via E-Mail Dialog Box

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Send via Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning E-mail Dialog Box 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 600 Page top...
  • Page 601 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Correct/ Enhance Images Window 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. In the Correct/Enhance Images window, you can make advanced settings including image correction/ enhancement and brightness/contrast adjustment.
  • Page 602 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 603 "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 604 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 605 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.
  • Page 606: One-Click Mode Screen

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > One-click Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Mode Screen One-click Mode Screen Click (Switch Mode) at the bottom left of the Navigation Mode screen to display the One-click Mode screen. You can complete from scanning to saving, etc.
  • Page 607 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 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 608 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Auto Scanning Scan Dialog Box 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 609 Important When this checkbox is selected, 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. In that case, deselect the checkbox and scan.
  • Page 610 Save in Displays the folder in which to save the scanned images. To change the folder, click Browse... to specify another one. The following folders are specified by default. 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 Windows 2000: MP Navigator EX folder in My Pictures folder Save to a Subfolder with Current Date...
  • Page 611 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) 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 612 Mode, you can scan A4 or Letter-size documents. When scanning two or more documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), place documents of the same size even if Auto Mode is set. Note To reduce moire, set Document Type to Magazine. Color Mode Select how to scan the document.
  • Page 613 Select Auto, JPEG/Exif, TIFF or BMP. Auto is displayed when Document Type is Auto Mode. When saving as PDF files, select PDF, PDF(Multiple Pages) or PDF(Add Page). Important When Document Type is Auto Mode and Save as type is Auto, the file format may differ depending on how you place the document.
  • Page 614 Select this checkbox to save the images in colors that correspond to Adobe RGB. Important This function is available only when Save as type is JPEG/Exif and Document Type is not Auto Mode. This function is not available if the Adobe RGB profile is not installed. Note You cannot select this setting if the Use the scanner driver checkbox is selected.
  • Page 615 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Scan Settings Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) 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 616 Click Output Settings... to open the Output Settings dialog box in which you can select Output by back/ front (Fast) or Output by page. Output by back/front (Fast) This is preferred when speed is required, as the documents are output in the back-to-front order. To output the documents in the correct page order, select Output by page.
  • Page 617 Important Binding Location cannot be specified when scanning only the front side of each document. Scanning Resolution Select the resolution at which to scan documents. Resolution Recommended Image Correction / Auto Photo Fix / Auto Document Fix The displayed item varies by Document Type. Recommended Image Correction This is displayed when Document Type is Auto Mode.
  • Page 618 Important You cannot select this checkbox when Auto Detect, Auto Detect (Multiple Documents) or Stitch Assist is selected for Document Size. You cannot select this checkbox when Document Type is Document (ADF Simplex) or Document (ADF Duplex). Align the document correctly with the alignment mark on 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.
  • Page 619 Important You cannot select this checkbox when Document Size is Stitch Assist. Defaults Restores the default settings. Page top...
  • Page 620 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Save Dialog Box Save Dialog Box The Save dialog box opens when you scan from the Save 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 621 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. Select High(Low Compression), Standard or Low(High Compression).
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  • Page 623: Exif Settings Dialog Box

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Exif Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Settings Dialog Box 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 624 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > PDF Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Dialog Box 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 625 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. Resolution Select the resolution at which to scan documents.
  • Page 626 save scanned files in it. A subfolder with a name such as "2010_01_01" (Year_Month_Date) will be created. If this checkbox is not selected, files are saved directly in the folder specified in Save in. Open the save dialog box after scanning the image Select this to open the Save as PDF file dialog box after scanning the images and specify the save settings such as destination folder and file name.
  • Page 627 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Save as Scanning PDF file Dialog Box 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 628 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 " for details. Password security settings Select this checkbox to open the Password Security -Settings dialog box in which you can set passwords for opening, editing and printing created PDF files.
  • Page 629: Mail Dialog Box

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Mail Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Dialog Box 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 630 document with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen. 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.
  • Page 631 created. If this checkbox is not selected, files are saved directly in the folder specified in Save in. Attachment Settings 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.
  • Page 632 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > OCR Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Dialog Box 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 633 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 OCR dialog box will be disabled. Specify these settings in the ScanGear screen. Specify...
  • Page 634 Note Only text written in languages that can be selected on the General tab can be extracted to Notepad (included with Windows). Click Set... on the General tab and specify the language according to the language of the document to be scanned. When scanning multiple documents, you can collect the extracted text into one file.
  • Page 635: Custom Dialog Box

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Custom Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Dialog Box 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 636 When scanning both sides of the documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) with Auto Mode, you can scan A4 or Letter-size documents. When scanning two or more documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), place documents of the same size even if Auto Mode is set. Note To reduce moire, set Document Type to Magazine.
  • Page 637 When Document Type is Auto Mode and Save as type is Auto, the file format may differ depending on how you place the document. See " Placing Documents " for details on how to place documents. Large documents (such as A4 size photos) that cannot be placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen may be saved as PDF files.
  • Page 638 You cannot select this setting if the Use the scanner driver checkbox is selected. When you save an image with the Save the JPEG/Exif file in AdobeRGB checkbox selected, an underscore is added to the beginning of the file name. (Example: _Image0001.jpg) Open the save dialog box after scanning the image (Input Exif information) 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.
  • Page 639: Preferences Dialog Box

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box Click Preferences to open the Preferences dialog box. In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to MP Navigator EX functions via the General and Scanner Button Settings tabs.
  • Page 640: General Tab

    > > > MP Navigator EX Screens > General Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning 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 641 - Black and White cannot be selected in the color mode settings for One-click Mode. - Remove gutter shadow is not available. - Auto Photo Fix and Auto Document Fix are not available. - Save the JPEG/Exif file in AdobeRGB for One-click Mode is not available. - Available resolutions: 75 dpi / 150 dpi / 300 dpi / 600 dpi - Maximum number of documents that can be scanned at one time: 4 - A compression type (image quality) cannot be selected when saving scanned images in JPEG.
  • Page 642 Specify the language according to the language of the document to be scanned. Only text written in languages that can be selected in the Document Language can be extracted to Notepad. Combine multiple text conversion results When scanning multiple documents, select the checkbox to collect the conversion results (text) into one file.
  • Page 643 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save to PC) 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 644 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. Important If you select this function, you will not be able to set passwords for PDF files.
  • Page 645 You can make advanced settings for creating PDF files when PDF is selected on the Operation Panel of the machine. Click Set... to open a dialog box and specify the save settings for PDF files. See " PDF Settings Dialog Box"...
  • Page 646 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Scanner Button Settings Tab (Attach to E-mail) 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 647 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. Set...
  • Page 648 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 649 > > > MP Navigator EX Screens Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Scan Settings Dialog Box (Scanner Button Settings) 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 650 Set this item using the Operation Panel of the machine. Recommended Image Correction Select this checkbox to apply suitable corrections automatically based on the document type. This function is available when Document Type is Auto Scan. Important When this checkbox is selected, the files can be saved in JPEG/Exif or PDF format only. Scanning may take longer than usual when this checkbox is selected.
  • Page 651 Important This function may not work properly depending on the document language. Only text documents written in languages that can be selected from Document Language are supported. The orientation of the following types of documents may not be corrected, as the text cannot be detected correctly.
  • Page 652 > > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images 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 653 > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images > Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card 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 654 Windows 7/Windows Vista: Select the Always do this for pictures checkbox and click MP Navigator EX Ver3.1. Windows XP: Select MP Navigator EX Ver3.1, then select the Always do the selected action. checkbox and click OK. 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.
  • Page 655 Note With network connection, the Map Network Drive dialog box may open when a memory card is inserted into the machine for the first time. Specify a drive letter to map. Select the checkboxes of the images and PDF files you want to import, then click Import.
  • Page 656 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 657: Opening Images Saved On A Computer

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images > Opening Images Saved on a Computer 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 658 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 659 > 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 660: What Is Scangear (Scanner Driver)

    > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? 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 661 Auto Scan Mode Use Auto Scan Mode to scan easily by simply placing documents on the Platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder) and clicking Scan. Page top...
  • Page 662 > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) 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 663: Starting Scangear (Scanner Driver)

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) 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 664 Click the corresponding icon. The corresponding dialog box opens. 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 PDF dialog box or Auto Scan dialog box. Starting from an Application Follow these steps (example) to start ScanGear from an application.
  • Page 665: Scanning In Basic Mode

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Basic Mode Scanning in Basic Mode In Basic Mode, you can scan easily by following the on-screen steps. This section explains how to scan a single document from the Platen or documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).
  • Page 666 Important Some applications do not support continuous scanning from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder). For details, refer to the application's manual. Note To scan magazines containing many color photos, select Magazine(Color). Click Preview. Preview image appears in the Preview area. Important Preview is not displayed when an ADF type is selected for Select Source.
  • Page 667 Skip ahead to Step 8 when an ADF type is selected for Select Source. 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. Adjusting Cropping Frames Set Image corrections as required.
  • Page 668: Scanning In Advanced Mode

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Advanced Mode Scanning in Advanced Mode In Advanced Mode, you can specify the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, etc. when scanning.
  • Page 669 Note Settings are not retained when you switch between modes. Set Input Settings. Input Settings Click Preview. Preview images appear 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.
  • Page 670 Advanced Mode Tab Page top...
  • Page 671: Scanning In Auto Scan Mode

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Auto Scan Mode Scanning in Auto Scan Mode You can scan easily in Auto Scan Mode of ScanGear (scanner driver) by letting it automatically determine the type of documents placed on the Platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder).
  • Page 672 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 Related Topic Auto Scan Mode Tab Page top...
  • Page 673 > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning Multiple Documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in Advanced Mode Scanning Multiple Documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in Advanced Mode In Advanced Mode, you can specify the image brightness, color tone, etc.
  • Page 674 Make image corrections and color adjustments as required. Image Settings Color Adjustment Buttons Click Scan. Starts scanning. Note Click (Information) to open a dialog box in which you can check the current scan settings (document type, etc.). ScanGear's response after scanning can be specified in Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning on the Scan tab of the Preferences dialog box.
  • Page 675: Scanner Driver

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) 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 in Basic Mode and Advanced Mode of ScanGear (scanner driver).
  • Page 676 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 677 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 678 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 679 > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) 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 680 > > > 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.) Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.) The Image Settings functions in 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 images.
  • Page 681 Reducing show-through in text documents or lightening the base color in recycled paper, newspapers, etc. when scanning from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Set Reduce Show-through to Low or High according to the degree of show-through or darkness of the base color.
  • Page 682 Correcting photos that have faded with time or due to colorcast Set Fading Correction to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of fading or colorcast. None Medium Reducing graininess Set Grain Correction to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of graininess. None Medium Correcting backlit images...
  • Page 683: Adjusting Colors Using A Color Pattern

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern 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 684 It is recommended that you find a portion in the image where it should be white, and adjust the colors so that the portion turns white. Preview image appears in the center. Preview image colors change as you adjust them. Below is an example of correcting a bluish image.
  • Page 685: Adjusting Saturation And Color Balance

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance In ScanGear (scanner driver)'s Advanced Mode tab, click (Saturation/Color Balance). Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window.
  • Page 686 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 687: Adjusting Brightness And Contrast

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Brightness and Contrast 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 688 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 689: Adjusting Histogram

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Histogram 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 690 (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 691 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 692: Adjusting Tone Curve

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Tone Curve 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. Channel Each dot of an image is a mixture of Red, Green and Blue in various proportions (gradation).
  • Page 693 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 694 Edit custom curve You can drag specific points on the Tone Curve to freely adjust the brightness of the corresponding areas. Page top...
  • Page 695: Setting Threshold

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Setting Threshold 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 696 > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning 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 697: Basic Mode Tab

    > > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning Basic Mode Tab Basic Mode Tab This mode allows you to scan easily by following the on-screen steps. This section describes the settings and functions available in Basic Mode. When scanning from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), documents are scanned without preview.
  • Page 698 Scan documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in black and white. Document(Color) ADF Duplex Scan both sides of documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in color. Document(Grayscale) ADF Duplex Scan both sides of documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in black and white. Important Some applications do not support continuous scanning from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).
  • Page 699 Flexible Allows you to freely adjust the cropping frames. In thumbnail view Drag the mouse over a thumbnail to display a cropping frame. When a cropping frame is displayed, the portion within the cropping frame will be scanned. When no cropping frame is displayed, each frame is scanned individually.
  • Page 700 Invert aspect ratio This button is available when Output Size is set to anything but Flexible. Click this button to rotate the cropping frame. Click again to return it to the original orientation. Adjust cropping frames You can adjust the scan area within the Preview area. If an area is not specified, the document will be scanned at the document size (Auto Crop).
  • Page 701 (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. - The result will be reflected in the scanned image.
  • Page 702 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.
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  • Page 704: Advanced Mode Tab

    > > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning Advanced Mode Tab 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 in Advanced Mode.
  • Page 705 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 706 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 " "...
  • Page 707 (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 708 (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 709 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 710: Input Settings

    > > > > Input Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning Settings Input Settings Input Settings allows you to set the following items: Select Source The type of document to be scanned is displayed. To scan from the Platen, select Platen. To scan from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), select Document (ADF Simplex) or Document (ADF Duplex).
  • Page 711 Important The Orientation dialog box can only be opened when Select Source is Document (ADF Simplex) or Document (ADF Duplex). Binding Location cannot be specified when Select Source is Document (ADF Simplex). Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Color Select this mode to scan color documents or to create color images.
  • Page 712: Output Settings

    > > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning Output Settings 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 in 1 dpi increments.
  • Page 713 When no cropping frame is displayed, the entire Preview area will be scanned. When a cropping frame is displayed, the portion within the cropping frame will be scanned. Note (Width) and To enlarge/reduce the scanned image, enter values into (Height) in Output Settings or specify a value (by 1%) for %.
  • Page 714 Data Size An image file is created when the preview image is scanned. Its size when saved in BMP format is displayed. Note When the file size exceeds a certain size, the value appears in red. In that case, a warning message appears when you click Scan.
  • Page 715: Image Settings

    > > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning Image Settings 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 716 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. Note If the image is not adjusted properly with Auto, specify the document type.
  • Page 717 This function may not be effective for some types of photos. Note It is recommended that you select None when scanning printed materials. Fading Correction Use this function to correct photos that have faded with time or have a colorcast. Colorcast is a phenomenon where a specific color affects the entire picture due to the weather or ambient strong colors.
  • Page 718 Important You can set Backlight Correction after preview. You can set this setting when Recommended is selected on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog box. Backlight Correction may not be effective if the scan area is too small. Note Noise patterns may appear when Backlight Correction is applied.
  • Page 719 Note Cover the document with black cloth if white spots, streaks, or colored patterns appear in scan results due to ambient light entering between the document and the Platen. If the shadow is not corrected properly, adjust the cropping frame on the preview image. Adjusting Cropping Frames Page top...
  • Page 720: Color Adjustment Buttons

    > > > > Color Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning Adjustment Buttons 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 721 (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 722 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 723: Auto Scan Mode Tab

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Auto Scanning Scan Mode Tab Auto Scan Mode Tab This mode allows you to scan easily by simply placing documents on the Platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder) and clicking a button.
  • Page 724 " Placing Documents " appears. Scan duplex document when scanning from ADF Select this checkbox to scan both sides of the documents placed on the ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Supported document sizes: When this checkbox is not selected: A5 Portrait, B5, A4, Letter, Legal When this checkbox is selected: A4, Letter Execute recommended image correction Select this checkbox to apply suitable corrections automatically based on the document type.
  • Page 725 > > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning Preferences Dialog Box 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 726: Scanner Tab

    > > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning Scanner Tab 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 727: Preview Tab

    > > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning Preview Tab 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 728 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. Note When you change the Cropping Size for Thumbnail View setting, the preview images will be refreshed and cropped to the new size.
  • Page 729: Scan Tab

    > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning > Scan 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 730 open the ScanGear screen. Output by back/front(Fast) This is preferred when speed is required, as the scanned documents are output fast. However, the documents are not output in the correct page order. Output by page Outputs the scanned documents in the correct page order. Page top...
  • Page 731: Color Settings Tab

    > > > > Color Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning Settings Tab 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 732 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. If it is not written in the manual, contact the manufacturer. Page top...
  • Page 733 > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning 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 Matching the colors between the document and monitor...
  • Page 734: Adjusting Cropping Frames

    > > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Adjusting Cropping Frames 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 735 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 (Width) In Advanced Mode, you can specify the cropping frame size by entering the values into (Height) in Input Settings.
  • Page 736 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 737 > > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Resolution Resolution What is Resolution? The data in the image you have scanned is a collection of dots carrying information about brightness and color.
  • Page 738 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 739 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 740: File Formats

    > > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning File Formats 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 741: Color Matching

    > > > > Advanced Guide Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Color Matching 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. Example: When sRGB is selected as the output profile (target) Input Profile (Source) Scanner...
  • Page 742 > Advanced Guide Scanning > Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Screens Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Screens Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Menu and Setting Screen Page top...
  • Page 743 Screen Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Menu and Setting Screen Set up Canon IJ Network Scan Utility to scan images into a computer over a network using the Operation Panel of the machine. After installation, Canon IJ Network Scan Utility appears in the notification area of the taskbar.
  • Page 744 You do not need to use this software when scanning via USB or from a computer. See " Uninstalling " to delete it. You can scan via USB or from the Canon IJ Network Tool/Canon IJ Network Scan Utility a computer even if it is not deleted. Page top...
  • Page 745: Other Scanning Methods

    > Advanced Guide Scanning > Other Scanning Methods Other Scanning Methods Scanning with WIA Driver Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Page top...
  • Page 746: Scanning With Wia Driver

    In Windows Fax and Scan, click Scan... from New on the File menu. In Windows Photo Gallery, click Import from Camera or Scanner... on the File menu, then double-click WIA Canon (model name). For network connection, double-click (model name) _MAC address from the list.
  • Page 747 The currently set product name is displayed. To change the scanner, click Change... and select the product you want to use. Profile Select Photo (Default) or Documents according to the document to be scanned. To save a new Profile, select Add profile..You can specify the details in the Add New Profile dialog box. Source Select a scanner type.
  • Page 748 Click From Scanner or Camera... on the File menu. (In Windows 7, click From scanner or camera from .) (Select the command to scan a document in the application.) Select an image type according to the document to be scanned. To scan from the Platen, select Flatbed for Paper source.
  • Page 749 Note With network connection, you cannot specify Brightness and Contrast. Click Preview to preview the image. The preview image appears on the right. Drag to specify the scan area. Important With network connection, scan without preview when scanning documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).
  • Page 750: Scanning Using The Control Panel (Windows Xp Only)

    With network connection, you cannot scan 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 751 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 752 > Faxing Advanced Guide Faxing Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Sending Faxes from a Computer Page top...
  • Page 753 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Advanced Guide Faxing Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Sending Faxes Sending a Fax after Speaking on Telephone Registering Recipients for Speed Dialing Sending a Fax Using the Speed Dialing Feature Searching a Registered Dial Code Number by Name (Directory Dialing) Sending the Same Document to Several Recipients (Sequential Broadcasting) Resending Faxes (Redialing a Busy Number)
  • Page 754 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Advanced Guide Faxing > Sending Faxes Sending Faxes For the preparations required to send faxes, or the basic procedure for sending faxes using the Numeric buttons, refer to Sending Faxes Page top...
  • Page 755: Sending A Fax After Speaking On Telephone

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Advanced Guide Faxing > Sending a Fax after Speaking on Telephone Sending a Fax after Speaking on Telephone If you want to speak to the recipient before sending a fax, or if the recipient does not have a fax machine that can receive faxes automatically, send a fax manually after speaking to the recipient on the telephone.
  • Page 756: Registering Recipients For Speed Dialing

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Registering Recipients Advanced Guide Faxing for Speed Dialing Registering Recipients for Speed Dialing Speed dialing allows you to dial fax/telephone numbers by simply pressing a few buttons. The following speed dialing methods are available: One-touch Speed Dialing (MX870 series) For details on registering recipients to the one-touch speed dial, refer to Sending Faxes...
  • Page 757 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Registering Recipients Advanced Guide Faxing for Speed Dialing > Registering Coded Speed Dial Numbers Registering Coded Speed Dial Numbers Before you can use the coded speed dialing feature, you need to register the recipients' numbers. The LCD may differ depending on the machine you are using.
  • Page 758 Use the button to select Name, then press the button. Use the Numeric buttons to enter a name for the coded speed dial code (max. 16 or the button. characters, including spaces), then press the Note For details on how to enter or delete characters or numbers, refer to Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing Use the Numeric buttons to enter the fax/telephone number (max.
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  • Page 760 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Registering Recipients Advanced Guide Faxing for Speed Dialing > Registering Group Dial Numbers Registering Group Dial Numbers To send the same document to several recipients successively, select the numbers you registered to the speed dial codes and register them to a group dial.
  • Page 761 To register a group under a one-touch speed dial code (MX870 series): Use the button to select an unoccupied one-touch speed dial code (01 to 03), then press the OK button. To register a group under a coded speed dial code: Use the Numeric buttons or the button to select an unoccupied speed dial code (00 OK button.
  • Page 762: Changing Registered Information

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Registering Recipients Advanced Guide Faxing for Speed Dialing > Changing Registered Information Changing Registered Information To change information registered for speed dialing, follow the procedure below. Note You can change registered information using Speed Dial Utility. For details, see Changing Recipients for Speed Dialing Using Speed Dial Utility Press the FAX button, then press the left Function button.
  • Page 763 on the code is overwritten. button to finalize registration. Press the Page top...
  • Page 764: Deleting Registered Information

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Registering Recipients Advanced Guide Faxing for Speed Dialing > Deleting Registered Information Deleting Registered Information To delete information registered for speed dialing, follow the procedure below. Note You can delete registered information using Speed Dial Utility. For details, see Deleting Recipients for Speed Dialing Using Speed Dial Utility Press the FAX button, then press the left Function button.
  • Page 765: Printing A List Of The Registered Destinations

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Registering Recipients Advanced Guide Faxing for Speed Dialing > Printing a List of the Registered Destinations Printing a List of the Registered Destinations You can print a list of the recipients registered for speed dialing and can keep it near the machine to refer to when dialing.
  • Page 766 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Sending a Fax Using Advanced Guide Faxing the Speed Dialing Feature Sending a Fax Using the Speed Dialing Feature Registering fax or telephone numbers for speed dialing enables you to send faxes easily. Note For the preparations required to send faxes, or the basic procedure for sending faxes using the Numeric buttons, refer to...
  • Page 767 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Advanced Guide Faxing > Searching a Registered Dial Code Number by Name (Directory Dialing) Searching a Registered Dial Code Number by Name (Directory Dialing) You can search the fax/telephone numbers registered to the speed dial codes in alphabetical order. Note For the preparations required to send faxes, or the basic procedure for sending faxes using the Numeric buttons, refer to...
  • Page 768 transmission. Important Color transmission is available only when the recipient's fax machine supports color faxing. Page top...
  • Page 769: Coded Speed Dialing

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Sending the Same Advanced Guide Faxing Document to Several Recipients (Sequential Broadcasting) Sending the Same Document to Several Recipients (Sequential Broadcasting) This machine allows you to prepare for sending the same document to multiple recipients (max. 104 recipients for MX870 series, 21 for MX350 series) in one operation.
  • Page 770 To review the numbers you have entered, use the button. Pressing the Back button allows you to delete the recipient's number you entered last. Press the Color button for color transmission, or the Black button for black & white transmission. Important Color transmission is available only when the recipient's fax machine supports color faxing.
  • Page 771 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Advanced Guide Faxing > Resending Faxes (Redialing a Busy Number) Resending Faxes (Redialing a Busy Number) There are two methods of redialing: Automatic redialing and Manual redialing. Automatic Redialing Manual Redialing Important It may be possible that faxes will reach unintended recipients due to the misdialing or incorrect...
  • Page 772 One-Touch Speed Dial (MX870 series), Coded Dial , or Redial/Pause button. Stop button. To cancel manual redialing, press the Page top...
  • Page 773 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using the Hook Button Advanced Guide Faxing Using the Hook Button Follow the procedure below to send faxes using the Hook button. Note You can use the Hook button only when Hook key setting is set to Enable. For details, see Hook key setting Important...
  • Page 774 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using the Useful Advanced Guide Faxing Transmission Functions Using the Useful Transmission Functions Using the Information Services Transmission/Reception of Faxes Using ECM Preventing Mistransmission of Faxes For sending faxes from your computer, refer to Sending Faxes from a Computer Page top...
  • Page 775: Using The Information Services

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using the Information Advanced Guide Faxing Services Using the Information Services You can use various information services such as provided by banks, and make airline reservations or hotel reservations. Since these services require tone dialing to use their services, you need to temporarily switch to tone dialing if your machine is connected to a rotary pulse line.
  • Page 776 Dialing by Using the Hook Button Note You can use the Hook button only when Hook key setting is set to Enable. For details, Hook key setting Press the FAX button. Hook button. Press the Use the Numeric buttons to dial the number of the information service. When the recorded message for the information service answers, press the Tone button to switch to tone dialing.
  • Page 777 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Transmission/ Advanced Guide Faxing Reception of Faxes Using ECM Transmission/Reception of Faxes Using ECM This machine is set to send/receive faxes in Error Correction Mode (ECM). If the recipient's fax machine is compatible with ECM, ECM automatically corrects errors and resends the fax.
  • Page 778: Preventing Mistransmission Of Faxes

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Preventing Advanced Guide Faxing Mistransmission of Faxes Preventing Mistransmission of Faxes This machine has two functions for preventing the mistransmission of faxes. Sending faxes after dialing the fax/telephone number twice Sending Faxes after Dialing Twice (Fax Number Re-entry) Sending faxes after the machine checks the recipient's fax machine information...
  • Page 779 button to select ON, then press the OK button. Use the Follow the procedure below to send a fax with this function. Enter the fax/telephone number using the Numeric buttons, then press the OK button. Re-enter the number for confirmation. is displayed on the LCD. Enter the number, then press the OK button.
  • Page 780 button to select ON, then press the OK button. Use the Important Transmission will be canceled if the machine fails to receive the recipient's fax information or if the received information does not match the fax number. This function is not available when you send a fax manually. For details, see Sending a Fax after Speaking on Telephone Page top...
  • Page 781 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Advanced Guide Faxing > Receiving Faxes Receiving Faxes Refer to Receiving Faxes for information on receiving faxes or the receive mode settings. Page top...
  • Page 782: Changing The Print Settings

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Changing the Print Advanced Guide Faxing Settings Changing the Print Settings This machine prints received faxes to paper loaded in the machine beforehand. You can use the Operation Panel to change the paper settings for printing faxes. Make sure that the settings are appropriate for the loaded paper.
  • Page 783 MX870 series: The paper type is set to Plain paper. MX350 series: Select Plain paper. 2-sidedPrintSetting (MX870 series) Select two-sided printing or single-sided printing. Two sided printing is available for black & white faxes. Color faxes are printed on the single- side of paper regardless of this setting.
  • Page 784 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Setting the Number of Advanced Guide Faxing Rings for Fax Calls Setting the Number of Rings for Fax Calls You can specify how many times the external device rings for fax calls from Incoming ring in Reception settings.
  • Page 785 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using the Useful Advanced Guide Faxing Reception Functions Using the Useful Reception Functions Memory Reception Remote Reception Rejecting Fax Reception Using the Caller ID Service to Reject Calls Page top...
  • Page 786: Memory Reception

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Memory Reception Advanced Guide Faxing Memory Reception If the machine receives a fax under one of the following conditions, it will not be able to print the received fax and will store it in its memory.
  • Page 787 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Remote Reception Advanced Guide Faxing Remote Reception If the machine is located away from the telephone, pick up the handset of the telephone connected to the machine and dial 25 (the remote reception ID) to receive faxes (remote reception). If you use a rotary pulse line, temporarily switch your telephone to tone dialing.
  • Page 788: Rejecting Fax Reception

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Rejecting Fax Advanced Guide Faxing Reception Rejecting Fax Reception You can set the machine to reject faxes with no sender information or those from specific senders. Select one of the following conditions to reject faxes. Faxes with no caller identification.
  • Page 789 No sender info. Rejects faxes with no caller identification. 1-touch/code unset (MX870 series), Coded dial unset (MX350 series) Rejects faxes from the senders not registered to the speed dial codes. Rejected numbers Rejects faxes from the senders registered in the machine as rejected numbers. If you select Rejected numbers, follow the procedure below to register a fax/telephone number to reject.
  • Page 790 To register the number: 1. Use the OK button. button to select the dial code, then press the 2. Use the Numeric buttons to enter the fax/telephone number to reject, then press the OK button. Data entry OK. is displayed on the LCD, then the LCD returns to the screen for registering a rejected number.
  • Page 791: Using The Caller Id Service To Reject Calls

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using the Caller ID Advanced Guide Faxing Service to Reject Calls Using the Caller ID Service to Reject Calls If you subscribe to the Caller ID service, the machine detects the sender's Caller ID. If the sender's ID does not match the conditions specified in this setting, the machine rejects the phone call or fax reception from the sender.
  • Page 792 numbers in Fax reception reject. For details, see Rejecting Fax Reception Reject: Rejects the phone call or fax reception matching the condition specified by this setting. If you select Reject for Rejected numbers, Register rejected numbers? is displayed on the LCD. Select Yes to register a fax/telephone number to reject.
  • Page 793: Document Stored In Memory

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Document Stored in Advanced Guide Faxing Memory Document Stored in Memory In the following cases, the machine is not able to print the received fax and will automatically store the fax in its memory.
  • Page 794: Printing A Document In Memory

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Document Stored in Advanced Guide Faxing Memory > Printing a Document in Memory Printing a Document in Memory If the machine was not able to send a fax or print a received fax, it stores the unsent or unprinted fax in its memory.
  • Page 795 (. Date and time of transaction and fax/telephone number ). Transaction number (TX/RX NO.) A transaction number from 0001 to 4999 indicates a document being sent. A transaction number from 5001 to 9999 indicates a document being received. *. Color information 3.
  • Page 796 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Document Stored in Advanced Guide Faxing Memory > Deleting a Document in Memory Deleting a Document in Memory Deleting a Specified Document in Memory Deleting All the Documents in Memory Deleting a Specified Document in Memory FAX button, then press the right Function button.
  • Page 797 Note This function is not available while the machine is receiving a fax. Page top...
  • Page 798 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Document Stored in Advanced Guide Faxing Memory > Saving a Document in Memory to a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive Saving a Document in Memory to a Memory Card/USB Flash Drive You can save sent/received faxes on a memory card or a USB flash drive as PDF files using the Operation Panel of the machine.
  • Page 799 The specified document is saved. To save other documents, repeat step 5. button or Stop button. Press the Back Note With MX870 series, you can save up to 250 pages of fax as one PDF file. With MX350 series, you can save up to 50 pages of fax as one PDF file.
  • Page 800: Summary Of Reports And Lists

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Advanced Guide Faxing > Summary of Reports and Lists Summary of Reports and Lists The table below shows the reports and lists that can be printed from the machine. Refer to the pages indicated for more details.
  • Page 801 Printing the Activity report manually Load paper. Refer to Loading Paper / Originals FAX button, then press the left Function button. Press the The FAX menu screen is displayed. Print reports/lists, then press the OK button. Select Use the button to select Activity report, then press the OK button. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.
  • Page 802 Print reports/lists, then press the OK button. Select Use the button to select User's data list, then press the OK button. Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button. The User's data list is printed. Rejected Number List Printing the Rejected number list Load paper.
  • Page 803 button to select Rejected number list, then press the OK button. Use the Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button. The Rejected number list is printed. Caller History List This function may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase. Printing the Caller history list Load paper.
  • Page 804 button to select Yes, then press the OK button. Use the The Caller history list is printed. TX Report This machine can print a TX (transmission) report after sending a document, confirming whether the transmission has been completed successfully. At the time of purchase, TX reports are set to be printed only when a transmission error occurred.
  • Page 805 Checking Information (Checking the Recipient's Information) #085 Try again in black & white The recipient's fax machine is not color- transmission. compatible. Resend the document in black & white. STOP The Stop button was The Stop button was pressed to cancel pressed during transmission of the document.
  • Page 806 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Speed Dial Advanced Guide Faxing Utility Using Speed Dial Utility About Speed Dial Utility Speed Dial Utility is a utility for forwarding the fax/telephone numbers registered on the machine to a computer and registering/changing them on the computer.
  • Page 807: Starting Up Speed Dial Utility

    If you use Speed Dial Utility via a network connection, make sure that all the required settings have been specified. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Click Start and select All programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Speed Dial Utility, and then Speed Dial Utility. Speed Dial Utility starts up.
  • Page 808: Speed Dial Utility Dialog Box

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Speed Dial Advanced Guide Faxing Utility > Speed Dial Utility Dialog box Speed Dial Utility Dialog box The following items are on the Speed Dial Utility dialog box. The screen of MX870 series is used for explanation.
  • Page 809 Exit Quits Speed Dial Utility. Information registered or edited using Speed Dial Utility is neither saved on the computer nor registered on the machine. Save to PC... Saves information edited using Speed Dial Utility on the computer. Register to Printer Registers information edited using Speed Dial Utility to the machine.
  • Page 810 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Speed Dial Advanced Guide Faxing Utility > Saving Registered Information on the Machine to your PC Saving Registered Information on the Machine to your PC Follow the procedure below to save the speed dial/group dial numbers, user's name, fax/telephone number, or rejected numbers on the machine to the computer.
  • Page 811 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Speed Dial Advanced Guide Faxing Utility > Registering Recipients for Speed Dialing Using Speed Dial Utility Registering Recipients for Speed Dialing Using Speed Dial Utility Follow the procedure below to register fax/telephone numbers. The screens of MX870 series are used for explanation.
  • Page 812 1. Enter the group name. 2. Select the code you want to add to the group dial, then click Add. Note You can only enter numbers that have already been registered to coded speed dial codes. Click OK. To continue registering fax/telephone numbers or a group dial, repeat steps 4 to 6. To save the registered information on the computer.
  • Page 813 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Speed Dial Advanced Guide Faxing Utility > Changing Recipients for Speed Dialing Using Speed Dial Utility Changing Recipients for Speed Dialing Using Speed Dial Utility Follow the procedure below to change fax/telephone numbers. The screens of MX870 series are used for explanation.
  • Page 814 To add a member: Select the code to add to the group dial, then click Add. To delete a member: Select the code to delete from the group dial, then click Delete. Click OK. To continue changing fax/telephone numbers or group dials, repeat steps 4 and 5. To save the edited information on the computer.
  • Page 815 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Speed Dial Advanced Guide Faxing Utility > Deleting Recipients for Speed Dialing Using Speed Dial Utility Deleting Recipients for Speed Dialing Using Speed Dial Utility Follow the procedure below to delete fax/telephone numbers. Note Before you delete fax/telephone numbers using Speed Dial Utility, make sure that no fax operations are in progress.
  • Page 816: Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility

    > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Speed Dial Advanced Guide Faxing Utility > Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility Follow the procedure below to change the user's name or fax/telephone number. Start up Speed Dial Utility.
  • Page 817 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Speed Dial Advanced Guide Faxing Utility > Registering/Changing Rejected Number Using Speed Dial Utility Registering/Changing Rejected Number Using Speed Dial Utility Follow the procedure below to register, change, or delete rejected numbers. Start up Speed Dial Utility.
  • Page 818 > > Sending/Receiving Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Using Speed Dial Advanced Guide Faxing Utility > Calling the Registered Information Up from your PC and Registering the Information to the Machine Calling the Registered Information Up from your PC and Registering the Information to the Machine You can register the fax/telephone numbers, user's name, user's fax/telephone number, and rejected numbers saved on the computer to the machine.
  • Page 819: Uninstalling Speed Dial Utility

    Follow the procedure below to uninstall Speed Dial Utility. Important Log into a user account with administrator privilege. Click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon Utilities > Speed Dial Utility > Speed Dial Utility Uninstall. Click Yes when the confirmation message appears.
  • Page 820: Sending Faxes From A Computer

    > > Sending Faxes from a Computer Advanced Guide Faxing Sending Faxes from a Computer Sending a FAX Creating an Address Book Page top...
  • Page 821: Sending A Fax

    Open the document you want to fax with an application (such as Word), and then click the Print command. (The command is Print... on the File menu.) In Select Printer or Name in the Print dialog box, select Canon (model name) series FAX.
  • Page 822 Note You can also register a recipient in the recipient list by following the instructions below: 1. Click Display Address Book..., select a recipient from the recipient list 2. Click Add to Recipient List 3. Click OK For details on valid characters, see the help for the fax driver. You can register the recipient you entered to the address book by clicking Add to Address Book..
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  • Page 824: Creating An Address Book

    From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. Windows 2000: From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers. Right-click the printer icon for Canon (model name) series FAX, then click Printing Preferences..In the Canon (model name) series FAX Printing Preferences dialog box, click Address Book..
  • Page 825 In Windows XP/Windows 2000, you can change the address book you use to another existing address book by clicking the Address Book Profile... in the Canon (model name) series FAX Printing Preferences dialog box. For details, see the help for the fax driver.
  • Page 826 Show hidden files, folders and drives in Advanced settings), then click OK. 3. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click XXXX (user name), then double-click AppData > Roaming > Canon > MP5 to open the folder. 4. Double-click the ".wab" file.
  • Page 827 Note In Windows XP/Windows 2000, you can use or import another Windows Address Book. For details, see the help for the fax driver. Related Topic Edit or Remove a Recipient from an Address Book Search for a Recipient in an Address Book Page top...
  • Page 828 From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. Windows 2000: From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers. Right-click the printer icon for Canon (model name) series FAX, then click Printing Preferences..In the Canon (model name) series FAX Printing Preferences dialog box, click Address Book..
  • Page 829 From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Printers and Faxes. Windows 2000: From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers. Right-click the printer icon for Canon (model name) series FAX, then click Printing Preferences..
  • Page 830 In the Canon (model name) series FAX Printing Preferences dialog box, click Address Book..Select the recipient you want to delete from the Address Book dialog box, then click Delete. When a confirmation message is displayed, click Yes. Page top...
  • Page 831 Open the document you want to fax with an application (such as Word), and then click the Print command. (The command is Print... on the File menu.) In Select Printer or Name in the Print dialog box, select Canon (model name) series FAX.
  • Page 832 Important You cannot search by criteria other than name. Page top...
  • Page 833 > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device Advanced Guide Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device Page top...
  • Page 834: Printing Photographs Directly From A Compliant Device

    > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Advanced Guide Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device About PictBridge Print Settings Page top...
  • Page 835 > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Advanced Guide Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a 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 836 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 837: About Pictbridge Print Settings

    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 838 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. Set the print settings to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to print according to the settings on the machine.
  • Page 839 > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Advanced Guide Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device Printing via Bluetooth Communication Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone Page top...
  • Page 840 > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Advanced Guide Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device > Printing via Bluetooth Communication Printing 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 841 Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone 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 842: Changing The Bluetooth Settings

    > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Advanced Guide Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device > Printing via Bluetooth Communication > Changing the Bluetooth Settings 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 843 > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Advanced Guide Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device > Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone When printing from a mobile phone through Bluetooth communication, select the page size, media type, layout, and borderless print setting on the Mobile phone print settings screen.
  • Page 844 > Maintenance Advanced Guide Maintenance Cleaning Your Machine Aligning the Print Head Performing Maintenance from a Computer Page top...
  • Page 845: Cleaning Your Machine

    > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine Advanced Guide Cleaning Your Machine Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the ADF Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine Page top...
  • Page 846 > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning Advanced Guide 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 847: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Machine

    > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Advanced Guide 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 848: Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover

    > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Advanced Guide Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. The power cannot be turned off while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or when there are unsent faxes stored in the machine's memory.
  • Page 849: Cleaning The Adf

    > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the ADF Advanced Guide Cleaning the ADF Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. The power cannot be turned off while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or when there are unsent faxes stored in the machine's memory.
  • Page 850 After wiping, close the Document Feeder Cover by pushing it until it clicks into place. Close the Document Tray. Page top...
  • Page 851: Cleaning The Inside Of The Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)

    > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Advanced Guide 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 852 Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, be sure to use a new sheet of paper. Page top...
  • Page 853: Cleaning The Protrusions Inside The Machine

    > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine Advanced Guide 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. Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine.
  • Page 854 > Maintenance > Aligning the Print Head Advanced Guide Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Page top...
  • Page 855 > Maintenance > Aligning the Print Head > Aligning the Print Head Advanced Guide 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 856 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 Did the patterns print correctly? is displayed, confirm that the pattern is printed correctly, use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.
  • Page 857 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. is displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 858: Performing Maintenance From A Computer

    > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer Advanced Guide 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 859: Cleaning The Print Heads

    > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning the Print Heads Advanced Guide 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 860 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. Cleaning the print heads frequently will rapidly deplete your printer's ink supply.
  • Page 861: Cleaning The Paper Feed Rollers

    > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Advanced Guide 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 862: Aligning The Print Head Position

    > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Aligning the Print Head Position Advanced Guide 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 863 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 864 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 865 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 866: Checking The Print Head Nozzles

    > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Checking the Print Head Nozzles Advanced Guide 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. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print. The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows: Nozzle Check Open the...
  • Page 867: Cleaning Inside The Machine

    > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning Inside the Machine Advanced Guide 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 868 > About Bluetooth Communication Advanced Guide 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 869: Handling Precautions

    > About Bluetooth Communication > Handling Precautions Advanced Guide Handling Precautions Shipping the Product Page top...
  • Page 870 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 871 > About Bluetooth Communication > Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit Advanced Guide Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit Bluetooth Unit Attaching to and Removing from the Printer Page top...
  • Page 872 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 873: Attaching To And Removing From The Printer

    > About Bluetooth Communication > Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit > Attaching to and Removing Advanced Guide from the Printer 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 874 Note When the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer with the Power lamp, the Power lamp on the printer flashes twice. When the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer without the Power lamp, 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 875 > About Bluetooth Communication > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication Advanced Guide Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication Preparation Installing the MP Drivers Setting the Printer Registering the Printer Deleting the Printer Page top...
  • Page 876 > About Bluetooth Communication > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication > Preparation Advanced Guide 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 877 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. Registering the Printer When using a Toshiba Windows Vista or Windows XP computer Authenticate the printer as a Bluetooth device using Bluetooth Settings*.
  • Page 878: Installing The Mp Drivers

    > About Bluetooth Communication > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication > Installing the MP Advanced Guide Drivers 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 879: 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. Canon IJ printers with the Bluetooth interface are divided into two types. One is equipped with a graphic LCD, and the other with a text LCD.
  • Page 880 Text LCD Check the device name. The device name is necessary to register the printer as a Bluetooth device. Be sure to note the device name. Note 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.
  • Page 881: Registering The Printer

    > About Bluetooth Communication > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication > Registering the Printer Advanced Guide Registering the Printer Register the printer as a Bluetooth device using Bluetooth Devices (Add a Bluetooth Device in Windows 7) under Control Panel. Note Before registering the printer on Bluetooth Devices (Add a Bluetooth Device in Windows 7) under Control Panel, enable the Bluetooth function of your computer.
  • Page 882 When registering this printer, Pairing with this wireless device (Connecting with this device in Windows 7) is displayed. Note If you set a passkey on the printer, select Enter the device's pairing code and input the passkey, then click Next. For more information about setting a passkey, see Bluetooth Settings Screen When This wireless device is paired with this computer is displayed, click Close.
  • Page 883 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. Click Add on the Devices sheet. Add Bluetooth Device Wizard will start. Make sure that the printer is turned on, check the My device is set up and ready to be found check box and then click Next.
  • Page 884 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 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 885 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 886: Deleting The Printer

    > About Bluetooth Communication > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication > Deleting the Printer Advanced Guide 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 887 > About Bluetooth Communication > Basic Procedure for Printing via Bluetooth Communication Advanced Guide Basic Procedure for Printing via Bluetooth Communication Printing with Computers Printing with Bluetooth Compliant Devices other than a Computer Page top...
  • Page 888 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 889 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 890 When you use a USB cable for printing, select Canon XXX Printer from Select Printer. To cancel a print job in progress, press 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 891: Printing With Bluetooth Compliant Devices Other Than A Computer

    Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD 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 892 > About Bluetooth Communication > Bluetooth Settings Advanced Guide Bluetooth Settings Setting Bluetooth Printing Bluetooth Settings Screen Page top...
  • Page 893: Setting Bluetooth Printing

    > About Bluetooth Communication > Bluetooth Settings > Setting Bluetooth Printing Advanced Guide 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 with the Power lamp, the Power lamp on the printer flashes twice.
  • Page 894: Bluetooth Settings Screen

    Bluetooth Settings Advanced Guide > Bluetooth Settings Screen Bluetooth Settings Screen Canon IJ printers with the Bluetooth interface are divided into two types. One is equipped with a graphic LCD, and the other with a text LCD. Graphic LCD Text LCD Select device name/Device name Displays the device name of the printer to which the Bluetooth unit is attached.
  • Page 895 When a model other than MX870 series is used, whatever appears in place of "MX870" becomes the model name use. When you select MX870 series-2, the printer name displayed on the Bluetooth device is Canon MX870 series-2. The initial value is set to MX870 series-1.
  • Page 896 Change passkey/Passkey Screen When you select Enable on the Security settings screen, you are required to set a passkey to register the printer on other Bluetooth devices. After you change the passkey, you may be asked to input the passkey on the Bluetooth devices you were able to print from before the passkey was changed.
  • Page 897: Troubleshooting

    > About Bluetooth Communication > Troubleshooting Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Cannot be Registered Printing Does Not Start Page top...
  • Page 898 > About Bluetooth Communication > > Troubleshooting Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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 899: Printer List

    > About Bluetooth Communication > > Printer Cannot be Registered Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Printer Cannot be Registered Check 1: Have MP Drivers been installed? If MP Drivers are not yet installed, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive, then perform Custom Install and select MP Drivers.
  • Page 900 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/Access refusal. Select OFF and press the OK button on the printer. Page top...
  • Page 901: Printing Does Not Start

    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 902 For Windows Vista When authenticating the printer as a Bluetooth device in Control Panel BTHnnn (Canon XXX Printer (Copy X)) ("n" is a digit). 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)
  • Page 903 Check 5: Were the MP Drivers installed after printer registration on Bluetooth Devices (Add a Bluetooth Device in Windows 7)? If you have installed the MP Drivers after registering the printer as a Bluetooth device on Bluetooth Devices (Add a Bluetooth Device in Windows 7), delete the printer and then register it again. For more information about the procedure, see Preparation Page top...
  • Page 904: Specifications

    > About Bluetooth Communication Advanced Guide > Specifications Specifications Bluetooth v2.0 Communication 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 905: Changing The Machine Settings

    > Changing the Machine Settings Advanced Guide Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Page top...
  • Page 906: Changing The Machine Settings On The Lcd

    > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Advanced Guide Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Plain paper feed settings FAX settings Print settings LAN settings Device user settings Mobile phone print settings Bluetooth settings PictBridge print settings...
  • Page 907 > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Changing the Machine Advanced Guide Settings on the LCD 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 908 Plain paper feed settings FAX settings Print settings LAN settings Device user settings Mobile phone print settings Bluetooth settings PictBridge print settings Language selection Reset setting Page top...
  • Page 909 > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Plain paper feed Advanced Guide settings 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 910: Fax Settings

    > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Advanced Guide > FAX settings FAX settings This section describes the setting items in FAX user settings, Transmission settings, and Reception settings in the FAX settings menu. FAX user settings Transmission settings Reception settings...
  • Page 911 Offhook alarm Enables/disables the alarm that alerts you if the handset of the telephone connected to the machine is not hung up properly. Volume control RX ring volume: Selects the ring volume when the machine receives a fax. Line monitor volume: Selects the line monitor volume. RX ring level Adjusts the level of the ringing sound the machine makes when it receives a fax.
  • Page 912 connection is poor, selecting a lower transmission speed may solve transmission problems. Color transmission When faxing color documents using the ADF, selects whether to convert them into black & white data if the recipient's fax machine does not support color faxing. TX report Enables/disables automatic printing of a transmission report after a fax transmission.
  • Page 913 Default action Sets whether to receive the fax after the specified ring time has elapsed. For details on the fax priority mode, refer to Receiving Faxes DRPD: Fax ring pattern Sets the distinctive ring pattern of a call that the machine assumes is a fax call. If you subscribe to a DRPD service, set the ring pattern to match the pattern assigned by your telephone company.
  • Page 914 No sender info. Rejects faxes with no caller identification. 1-touch/code unset (MX870 series)/Coded dial unset (MX350 series) Rejects faxes from senders not registered to speed dial codes. Rejected numbers Rejects faxes from senders registered in the machine as rejected numbers. Caller rejection If you subscribe to the Caller ID service, the machine detects the sender's Caller ID.
  • Page 915: Print Settings

    > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Print settings Advanced Guide 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 916: Lan Settings

    > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Advanced Guide > LAN settings LAN settings Change wireless/wired Activates either wireless LAN or wired LAN. You can also deactivate wireless/wired LAN. Note When you change the connection method (wired or wireless), set up the machine according to the method you will use.
  • Page 917 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Printer name Bonjour service Canon MX870 series Canon MX870 series _XXXXXXXXXXXX name _XXXXXXXXXXXX ("X" represents an alphanumeric character ranging from 0 to 9 and A to F.) Print LAN details You can print out the network settings of the machine such as its IP address and SSID.
  • Page 918 To use the machine over network, refer to your setup manual. Be careful when you initialize the network settings on the machine. Note When you initialize the network settings using the Canon IJ Network Tool, refer to Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine...
  • Page 919: Summer Time Setting

    > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Advanced Guide > Device user settings Device user settings Date/time setting Sets the current date and time. Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing Date display format Sets the format of dates displayed on the LCD and printed on sent faxes, copies, and photo. Specifying the Basic Settings for Faxing Three date formats are available;...
  • Page 920 Quiet mode setting Enables this function on the machine if you want to reduce the operating noise, such as when printing at night. Enabling this function reduces the noises generated in the following cases: Copying Printing from a memory card/USB flash drive Printing from a PictBridge compliant device Printing from a wireless communication device Sending/receiving the fax...
  • Page 921 > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Mobile phone print Advanced Guide settings 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. For details on how to print from a mobile phone through Bluetooth communication, see Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device Note...
  • Page 922: Security Settings

    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 923 > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > PictBridge print Advanced Guide settings 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 924 Vivid photo Makes green and blue more lively. PhotoOptimizer pro Automatically optimizes brightness and tone of a photo. Noise reduction Reduces the noise on blue areas like the sky as well as on black areas. Face brightener Brightens a darkened face on a photo taken against the light. Image optimizer Corrects and smoothes the jagged contours for printing.
  • Page 925 > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Advanced Guide > Language selection Language selection Changes the language for LCD messages and menus. Page top...
  • Page 926 > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Reset setting Advanced Guide Reset setting Reverts all settings you made to the machine back to default. However, some data may not be changed, depending on the current usage state of your machine. Telephone number only Reverts the telephone number settings to default.
  • Page 927: Changing Machine Settings From Your Computer

    > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Advanced Guide 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 928: Changing The Print Options

    > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Changing the Advanced Guide Print Options 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.
  • Page 929: Registering A Frequently Used Printing Profile

    > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Registering a Advanced Guide Frequently Used Printing Profile 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 930 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 931 > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Setting the Paper Advanced Guide Source for Plain Paper 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 932: Managing The Machine Power

    > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Managing the Advanced Guide Machine Power 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 933: Reducing The Machine Noise

    > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Reducing the Advanced Guide Machine Noise 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 934: Changing The Machine Operation Mode

    > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Changing the Advanced Guide Machine Operation Mode 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 935 > Troubleshooting Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an Error Occurs The Machine Cannot Be Powered On An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD A Message for Faxing 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 Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Print Results Not Satisfactory...
  • Page 936 > > Troubleshooting Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the printer. For troubleshooting tips related to the setup, refer to the Network Setup Troubleshooting Page top...
  • Page 937: If An Error Occurs

    > Advanced Guide > If an Error Occurs Troubleshooting 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 938: The Machine Cannot Be Powered On

    > > The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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 5 minutes.
  • Page 939: An Error Message Is Displayed On The Lcd

    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 940 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 941 computer is selected, "?" is displayed on the LCD. Cannot print the specified PDF file. The Make sure the PDF file is printable from a memory card format is not supported or the file is too or USB flash drive. Refer to Printing PDF File Saved on a large.
  • Page 942 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 943 and then turn on the machine. If the same error occurs, contact the service center. The card is currently writable from PC. The Card Slot is set to Writable from USB PC or Writable Set to [Not writable from PC]. from LAN PC.
  • Page 944: A Message For Faxing Is Displayed On The Lcd

    > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > A Message for Faxing Is Displayed on the LCD A Message for Faxing Is Displayed on the LCD Message Action The machine is waiting to redial the recipient's number Auto redial because the line was busy or the recipient did not answer when you tried to send a document.
  • Page 945 select ON for Auto print, and the fax stored in memory will be printed automatically. Document Stored in Memory Paper has run out: Load the paper and press the OK button. A different size of paper from that specified by Page size is loaded: Load the same size of paper as that specified by Page size, then press the...
  • Page 946 paper. * Legal may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase. Change the paper. The page size setting is set to a size other than A4, Letter-, or A4/8.5x11/8.5x14 Plain paper Legal-size. Set Page size to A4, 8.5"x11"(LTR), or 8.5"x14"(Legal) and Type to Plain paper to print received faxes.
  • Page 947: Lcd Cannot Be Seen At All

    > > LCD Cannot Be Seen At All Advanced Guide Troubleshooting LCD Cannot Be Seen At All If all the lamps on the Operation Panel are off ON button. The machine is not powered on. Connect the power cord and press the If any lamp on the Operation Panel is lit The LCD may be in the screen-saver mode.
  • Page 948: An Unintended Language Is Displayed On The Lcd

    > > An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Advanced Guide Troubleshooting An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Select the language you want to be displayed according to the following procedure. Press the Setup button, then wait for about 5 seconds. Select Device settings, then press the button.
  • Page 949: Cannot Install The Mp Drivers

    > > Cannot Install the MP Drivers Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Cannot Install the MP Drivers Important If you cannot install the MP Drivers when you use the machine over LAN, refer to the setup manual. 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.
  • Page 950 securely plugged into the USB port of the machine and is connected to the computer, and then follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. Note The printer is not detected. Check the connection. may be displayed depending on the computer you use.
  • Page 951: Cannot Connect To Computer With A Usb Cable Properly

    > > Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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 952: Print Results Not Satisfactory

    > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory 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 953 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 Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Colors Are Uneven or Streaked...
  • Page 954: Cannot Print To End Of Job

    > > > Cannot Print to End of Job Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory 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 955 > > > Part of the Page Is Not Printed Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory 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 956 > > > No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results Printing Is Blurred Colors Are Wrong White Streaks...
  • Page 957 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 958 Check 5: When using paper with one printable surface, make sure that 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 or the glass of ADF dirty? Clean the Platen Glass or the glass of ADF.
  • Page 959: Lines Are Misaligned

    > > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory > Lines Are Misaligned 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 960: Printed Paper Curls Or Has Ink Blots

    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 961: Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched

    > > > Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory 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: Check to see if the paper you are printing on is suitable for your printing purpose.
  • Page 962 1. Roll up the paper in the opposite direction to the paper curl as shown below. 2. 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 963 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. When copying Setting Items Check 6: Is printing performed beyond the recommended printing area? If you are printing beyond the recommended printing area of your printing paper, the lower edge of the paper may become stained with ink.
  • Page 964 Depending on the media type, the paper may be scratched by other loaded paper when feeding from the Rear Tray. In this case, load one sheet at a time. Page top...
  • Page 965: Back Of The Paper Is Smudged

    > > > Back of the Paper Is Smudged Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory 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 966: Vertical Lines Are Printed On The Sides Of The Printout

    > > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory > Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout 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...
  • Page 967: Colors Are Uneven Or Streaked

    > > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory > Colors Are Uneven or Streaked 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 968 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 969: Dialog Box

    > > Printing Does Not Start Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Printing Does Not Start Check 1: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged in, then turn the machine on. While any lamp on the Operation Panel is flashing, the machine is initializing. Wait until the lamp stops flashing and remains lit.
  • Page 970 Windows XP or Windows 2000). 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 971: Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed

    > > Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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 972: Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected

    > > Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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 973: Printing Speed Is Not As Fast As Expected

    > > Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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 974 > > Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Check 1: Are all lamps on the Operation Panel off? Check if any lamp on the Operation Panel is lit. The Print Head Holder will not move unless the power is on.
  • Page 975: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    > > Paper Does Not Feed Properly Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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 976 Check 6: Make sure that there are not any foreign objects in the Rear Tray. to remove it. If the paper tears in the Rear Tray, see 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.
  • Page 977 Refer to Overview of the Machine for the position of the Rear Cover. Page top...
  • Page 978: Printer Driver

    > > Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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 979: Paper Jams

    > > Paper Jams Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Paper Jams Important While the machine is receiving a fax (in memory), you cannot turn off the machine. Turn it off after receiving the fax. Do not disconnect the power plug while the machine is receiving a fax. If you disconnect the power plug, all the documents stored in memory are deleted.
  • Page 980 > > Paper Jams > Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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 981 > > Paper Jams > Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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. Note Be careful not to touch the components inside the machine.
  • Page 982 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 983 > > Paper Jams > Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 984 Page top...
  • Page 985 > > Paper Jams > In Other Cases Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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 986: Document Jams In The Adf

    > > Document Jams in the ADF Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Document Jams in the ADF Important When you turn off the machine to remove the jammed document, make sure of the following. While the machine is receiving a fax (in memory), you cannot turn off the machine. Turn it off after receiving the fax.
  • Page 987 Pull out the jammed document from the ADF. If the document cannot be pulled out with ease, follow the procedure in Removing the jammed document from the inner side of the Document Cover: Press down the Paper Release Lever, close the Document Feeder Cover, then turn on the machine.
  • Page 988 Open the Document Cover. Insert your hand into the Document Output Slot, then while pushing up the paper output rollers inside the Document Output Slot with your fingers, pull out the document from the inner side of the Document Cover.
  • Page 989 Close the Document Cover. Close the Document Output Slot, then turn on the machine. When rescanning the document after clearing the error, rescan it from the first page. If you cannot remove the document or the document tears inside the machine, or if the document jam error continues after removing the document, contact the service center.
  • Page 990 jam error continues after removing the document, contact the service center. Page top...
  • Page 991: Message Appears On The Computer Screen

    > Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Message Appears on the Computer Screen 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 992 Properties (Windows Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000). 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 993 printing again. When you use the machine over LAN, make sure that the machine is connected to the network with a LAN cable or is set up correctly. For details, refer to your setup manual. Check 4: Make sure that the MP Drivers are installed correctly. Uninstall the MP Drivers following the procedure described in Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive and perform Custom Install...
  • Page 994 This dialog box appears when administrative rights are required to perform a task. If you are logged on to an administrator account, follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Select Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program.
  • Page 995 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. If you select No, the information will be sent automatically. Note If you select Uninstall (or Remove), the Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program is uninstalled.
  • Page 996 > > Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing Advanced Guide Troubleshooting 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 997: For Windows Users

    Log on as a user account with administrator privilege. Click Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then Devices and Printers. Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon (where "XXX" is your machine's name), then select Scan properties. If the User Account Control screen appears, click Yes.
  • Page 998 Select WIA Canon XXX ser, then click the Properties button. If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. Click the Events tab on the WIA Canon XXX ser Properties screen. Select Start this program for Actions, then select MP Navigator EX Ver3.1 from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 999: Error Message Appears On A Pictbridge Compliant Device

    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 1000 > > Cannot Print Properly from a Wireless Communication Device Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly from a Wireless Communication Device Check: Is printing possible through Bluetooth communication? Printing via Bluetooth Communication Page top...

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