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Table of Contents Copyright ........................................................3 Disclaimer .......................................................3 Model Name ...................................................4 Trademarks.....................................................4 8 Replacing an Ink Tank.................................. 98 Getting the Ink Level Information.................. 98 Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank ............ 99 Replacing Ink Tanks .....................................
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Canon MP530 User ’s Guide Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Canon Inc. © 2006 Canon Inc. Disclaimer Canon Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon MP530 Series.
Model Name K10269 (PIXMA MP530) Trademarks z "Windows" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. How to Use the Documentation Provided Easy Setup Instructions (Printed documentation) Be sure to read this sheet first. This sheet includes instructions for setting up your machine and getting it ready for use.
Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this guide to ensure that you use your machine safely. Do not attempt to use the machine in any way not described in this guide. Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the machine if you ignore any of these safety precautions. Location Do not place the machine close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
Handling Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the machine. There are no user serviceable parts inside the machine. The machine contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. Incorrect maintenance procedures may damage the machine, or cause a fire or electrical shock. Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other metal objects inside the machine. Also do not spill water, liquid, or flammable substances inside the machine.
Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the cord and cause a fire or electrical shock. When turning OFF the power, be sure to press [ON/OFF] and unplug the machine. However, if the machine is unplugged during printing, the Print Head is not protected with the cap that prevents the ink from drying. This may affect the print quality of the machine when printing later.
Handling Close the Document Cover gently to avoid catching your hand. Failing to do so may result in personal injury. Do not press down hard on the Document Cover when using the Platen Glass to scan thick books. This may damage the Platen Glass and Document Cover and/or result in personal injury. Do not place the following objects on top of the machine. If such objects come into contact with internal electrical components, the machine may short-circuit, resulting in fire or electrical shock.
Print Head/Ink tanks For safety reasons, store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the Print Head. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1.
Reading the Document Symbols Used in This Guide Please read the list below of symbols used in this guide. The following symbols are used to indicate important instructions. Be sure to obey these instructions. Warning Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings.
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images It may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print or use reproductions of the following documents. The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction.
Chapter 1 Before Printing Main Components and Their Functions Front View (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (13) (12) (11) (10) (9) (8) (1) ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Automatically scans in documents loaded in the Document Tray. (2) Feeder Cover Open this cover when clearing jammed documents. (3) Document Guides Adjust these guides to match the document width. (4) Paper Support Supports paper loaded on the tray.
(11) Direct Print Port Connect the USB cable when printing directly from a digital camera or a digital video camcorder or a mobile phone equipped with a camera compatible with PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct. See “Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device” on page 53. (12) Paper Output Tray Printouts are output to this tray. It opens automatically when copying or printing is started. If it is closed, press the Open Button.
Rear View and Interior (20) (18) (17) (19) (21) (22) (27) (26) (25) (24) (23) (17) Print Head Lock Lever Used to fix the Print Head. Important Do not pull up this lever after installing the Print Head. (18) Ink Lamp Lights or flashes red to indicate the status of the ink tank. You can check the status of each ink tank according to the way its lamp flashes. See “Ink Lamps” on page 15. (19) Print Head Holder Used to install a Print Head.
(22) Duplexing Transport Unit Open this unit when clearing jammed paper after pulling out the Cassette. (23) Power Cord Connection This is the connector used to connect the provided power cord. (24) Rear Cover Open this cover when clearing jammed paper. (25) USB Port This is the connector used to connect the machine to a computer using a USB cable.
Operation Panel Name and Functions (1) (2) (3) (5) (7) (4) (6) (8) (9) (26) (25) (23) (21) (24) (22) (20) (10) (19) (18) (16) (17) (15) (11) (14) (12) (13) (1) [ON/OFF] Turns the machine ON and OFF. Before turning ON the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. Note z The machine cannot receive faxes when the power is off. z The power cannot be turned OFF while the machine is sending or receiving faxes, or when there are unsent faxes stored in the machine’s memory.
(14) [Tone] Switches temporarily to tone dialing. Also changes the mode when entering characters. (15) [OK] Finalizes your selection for the menu or setting item. Restores the machine to normal operation after a printing error was resolved, or if paper jams are cleared. Ejects documents remaining in the ADF. (16) [(-) ] and [ (+)] Scrolls through menu selections, and increases or decreases the number of copies.
Turning the Machine ON and OFF Turn on the machine before starting printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm that the Print Head and ink tanks are set into place. Note If preparatory operations above are not yet finished, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to complete them. 1 To turn on the machine, press [ON/OFF]. [COPY] flashes green for a while, and then turns on.
1 2 3 Press [Menu] repeatedly to select . Use [ ] or [ ] to select , and press [OK]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select . OTHERS W PWR SAVE SETTING 4 5 X Press [OK]. Use [ mode. ] or [ ] to select the time to switch the machine to the Power Saver 5 MINUTES / 15 MINUTES / 1 HOUR / 8 HOURS 6 7 Press [OK]. Press [Stop/Reset]. Document Handling This section describes how to load the document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF.
Note z Make sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like is completely dry before loading the document. z Remove all staples, paper clips, and the likes before loading the document. z Using the Platen Glass 1 2 Open the Document Cover. Load your document on the Platen Glass. z Place your document face down on the Platen Glass. z Align the upper left corner of your document with the alignment mark on the upper left corner of the Platen Glass. Note z The machine cannot scan the area within about 0.
z Using the ADF Note z Set a document on the Platen Glass if you want to scan it at optimum quality. z The area (range) within 0.08” / 2 mm from the top edge of document cannot be printed since the machine cannot scan it. z Do not load the following types of documents in the ADF. They will jam.
Note Ensure that the edge of the document stack is in line with the Paper Size Mark imprinted on the Document Tray (A). Loading Paper This section describes how to load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette. Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements z Regrarding the machine setting for media type when copying or printing without a computer, see the table in “Changing the Page Size and Media Type” on page 37.
Media Type Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit Auto Sheet Feeder Cassette Printer Driver Setting for [Media Type] Photo Paper Plus Semigloss*3 SG-101 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) [Photo Paper Plus Glossy] Photo Paper Pro*3 PR-101 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.
z Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface z Any type of paper with holes z Handling Paper z Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the print surface. Print quality will deteriorate if the print surface is damaged or becomes dirty. z Do not touch the print surface until the ink has dried. If prints get wet, do not touch the printed side until they dry. z Paper may curl or the print surface may become smudged if you use a large amount of ink for printing.
z Changing the Paper Source to Feed Different Types/Sizes of Paper If you load plain paper in the Cassette and photo paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder, changing the paper source allows you to print on both types of paper without removing and reloading paper. To change the paper source, use [Feed Switch] on the machine or printer driver. You can also specify the type/size of paper to be fed from the Cassette for regular use with the printer driver.
Note For information on page size, media type, and paper support load limit for the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette, see “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 22. (A) (A) If the Auto Sheet Feeder runs out of paper, the paper source automatically changes to the Cassette. Procedure: 1 2 3 Press [Menu] repeatedly to select . Use [ ] or [ ] to select , and press [OK]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select . PRINT SETTINGS W AUTO FEED SWITCH 4 5 Press [OK].
(A) (B) (C) (A) Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp (B) [Feed Switch] (C) Cassette Lamp Note z Press [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp lights when loading paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette Lamp lights when loading paper in the Cassette. z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver when printing from the computer. For details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide.
(1) Open the Paper Support, then pull out the Paper Support Extension to support the paper. (2) Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray. (3) Open up and set the Paper Output Tray Extension completely by pressing down the hollow on its front side. (4) Press [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp (A) lights. (4) (A) (1) (3) (2) Note You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. 3 Load the paper.
(A) (1) (2) (3) Important Do not load the paper beyond this Load Limit Mark (A). Note z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper SW-201. z You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (17 lb / 64 gsm, 0.51" / 13 mm in height) in the Auto Sheet Feeder. However, the paper may not be fed normally depending on its media type or your environment where the temperature and humidity are high or low. In that case, reduce the amount of paper to half (approx. 0.2" / 5 mm in height).
Note A maximum of 10 envelopes can be loaded at once. 2 3 4 Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the envelope. Press [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp lights. Select [Envelope] in [Media Type], and then select [DL Env.] or [Comm. Env. #10] in [Page Size]. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. (A) 1 2 3 (B) Note z Fold the envelope flap shut (A). z Printing direction (B).
3 4 Press [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp lights. When performing copy or print without a computer, press [Paper] to select the page size. When using the machine connected to a computer, select the page size of the loaded paper from [Page Size] in the printer driver. For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 84, or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 86. 1 2 3 Important Always load paper in portrait orientation (A).
z Loading Paper Important Load plain paper (A4- or letter-size) when receiving faxes. Note z Load legal-size paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder since it cannot be loaded into the Cassette. z For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 22. 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. Note z Align the edges of paper neatly before loading.
(A) (1) (2) (3) Important Do not load the paper beyond this Load Limit Mark (A). Note z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper SW-201. z You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (17 lb / 64 gsm, 0.51" / 13 mm in height) in the Cassette. However, do not stack more than 50 sheets in the Paper Output Tray. z Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media. 4 Insert the Cassette into the machine.
(2) Open up and set the Paper Output Tray Extension completely by pressing down the hollow on its front side. (3) Press [Feed Switch] so that the Cassette Lamp (A) lights. (3) (A) (2) (1) Note You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. z Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes. Important z Envelopes can be used only when printing from a computer.
(A) 1 2 Note Fold the envelope flap shut (A). 3 Press [Feed Switch] so that the Cassette Lamp lights. 3 (B) Note Printing direction (B). 4 Select [Envelope] in [Media Type], and then select [DL Env.] or [Comm. Env. #10] in [Page Size]. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. z Loading 4" x 6"- or 5" x 7"-Sized Paper in the Cassette Important z Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the Cassette for a long time.
Note z Load the paper lengthways regardless of the direction of the document. z You can load up to 20 sheets of 4" x 6"-sized paper or up to 10 sheets of 5" x 7"-sized paper. 2 3 Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette. Slide the Paper Guides to fit the loaded paper stack. 1 2 3 4 Press [Feed Switch] so that the Cassette Lamp lights. 4 5 When performing copy or print without a computer, press [Paper] to select the page size.
Note We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. See “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 22. Changing the Page Size and Media Type This section describes how to change the page size and media type on the Operation Panel. Note The asterisk < > on the LCD indicates the current setting. 1 Press [Paper]. When you do not need to change the page size, press [OK] to proceed to step 4. SIZE: TYPE: 2 Use [ ] or [ < A4 PLAIN > ] to select the page size.
Media Type Model*1 Paper Support Load Limit Auto Sheet Feeder Cassette Machine Settings Glossy Photo Paper GP-401 10 sheets (A4, Letter) 10 sheets (A4, Letter) /<8.5x11> (LTR) 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) <4x6> (101.6x152.4) 20 sheets (Credit Card) Not supported (Credit Card)*4 10 sheets (A4) 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) <4x6> (101.6x152.4) 10 sheets (A4, Letter) /<8.
Note z Regarding the printer driver setting for media type, see “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 22. z When using plain paper (17 lb / 64 gsm), up to 150 sheets (0.51" / 13 mm in height) can be loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette respectively.
Chapter 2 Copying Making Copies This section describes the basic procedure to make copies. 1 Prepare for copying. (1) Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine. See “Turning on the Machine” on page 18. (2) Press [COPY]. (3) Load paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 22. (4) Ensure that the proper paper source is selected. See “Changing the Paper Source” on page 26.
Note For information on the types and conditions of documents which you can copy, see “Loading Documents” on page 19. (3) Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying. The machine starts copying. Note z To cancel copying, press [Stop/Reset]. z The machine can also receive faxes in copy mode (when [COPY] is pressed). Changing the Copy Settings You can change the copy settings such as the reduction/enlargement, intensity, or image quality.
2 Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. ZOOM 25-400% 100% 3 Use [ ] or [ z Pressing [ + ] to select a copy ratio by the percent between 25% and 400%. ] decreases the copy ratio and pressing [ z Press and hold down [ ] or [ ] increases the ratio. ] to quickly advance through the ratios. Note The ratio can be also input by using the numeric buttons. 4 Press [OK].
z If you select in step 2, use [ increase the density, then press [OK]. ] to decrease the density, or use [ ] to z If you select in step 2, the screen below appears on the LCD. 100% A A4 PLAIN STD 01 Note When is selected, the document loaded in the ADF cannot be scanned. Adjusting Image Quality You can adjust the image quality according to the document to be copied. 1 Press [Image Quality].
3 4 Press [OK]. Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying. z When the document was loaded on the Platen Glass: When the first sheet of document finishes to be scanned, the message below is displayed. SCAN NEXT START PRINT [START] [OK] If you have another sheet of document to scan, load it on the Platen Glass and press [Start]. If you do not need more scanning, press [OK].
Using Useful Copy Functions Special Copy You can copy in various layouts. 1 Prepare for copying. See “Prepare for copying.” on page 40. 2 Select the copy menu. (1) Press [Menu]. The SPECIAL COPY screen is displayed. 1.SPECIAL COPY W 2-ON-1 (2) Use [ ] or [ X ] to select the copy function. 2-ON-1: See “Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (2-on-1 copy)” on page 45. 4-ON-1: See “Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (4-on-1 copy)” on page 46.
2 3 4 Use [ ] or [ ] to select <2-ON-1>, then press [OK]. Load the document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF. Specify the page size and media type. See “Changing the Page Size and Media Type” on page 37. 5 Specify the necessary items. See “Changing the Copy Settings” on page 41. Note You cannot select . 6 Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying.
1 Display the Special copy screen. See “Special Copy” on page 45. 2 3 Load the document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <4-ON-1>, then press [OK]. 4-ON-1 LAYOUT PATTERN 1 4 Use [ ] or [ X ] to specify the layout pattern. PATTERN 1 / PATTERN 2 / PATTERN 3 / PATTERN 4 5 Specify the page size and media type. See “Changing the Page Size and Media Type” on page 37. 6 Specify the necessary items. See “Changing the Copy Settings” on page 41.
(A) (B) (A) Platen Glass (Place document face down) (B) 16 stickers Note This function cannot be used in conjunction with other copy functions. Procedure: 1 Display the Special copy screen. See “Special Copy” on page 45. 2 Load the document on the Platen Glass. Note The document loaded in the ADF cannot be scanned. 3 4 Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select <4 x 4>. You can only print in the 4 x 4 layout though other layouts appear on the LCD.
Procedure: 1 Display the Special copy screen. See “Special Copy” on page 45. 2 Load the document on the Platen Glass. Note The document loaded in the ADF cannot be scanned. 3 4 Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the page size. A4 / 4 x 6 / 5 x 7 / C-CARD / 8.5 x 11 5 6 Press [OK]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the media type. PHOTO PLUS / MATT PHOTO / GLOSSY / PHOTO PRO 7 8 Press [OK]. Specify the necessary items.
Procedure: 1 Display the Special copy screen. See “Special Copy” on page 45. 2 3 4 Load the document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF. Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select or . If you selected and pressed [OK], go to step 8. If you selected and pressed [OK], go to step 5. Note When is selected, the document loaded in the ADF cannot be scanned. 5 Use [ ] or [ ] to set the vertical repeats (1 to 4).
11 Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying. Important z The area read from the documents depends on the reduction/enlargement ratio. z The size of the documents to copy should be no larger than one division of the paper. For example, if you copy four documents at the same size, their sizes must be one-fourth of the page size or smaller.
3 4 Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. Specify the page size and media type. See “Changing the Page Size and Media Type” on page 37. 5 Specify the necessary items. See “Changing the Copy Settings” on page 41. Note You cannot select as the copy ratio and as the intensity. 6 52 Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying.
Chapter 3 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Connecting a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder or mobile phone to the machine allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer. Note z PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a computer.
Important Do not connect PictBridge compliant devices or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras to the machine while copying, scanning, faxing or printing is in progress. Note When printing photos with the digital device connected to the machine, it is advisable to use the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you use the device battery, be sure to charge it fully. 1 Set up the machine. Refer to the Easy Setup Instructions to set up the machine and make it ready for printing.
(3) Turn on and set up the device for direct printing. Either of the following icons will display on the LCD display of the device when the machine is correctly connected. A PictBridge compliant device. A Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera. Note If neither of these icons appear, see “Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera” on page 133.
PictBridge compliant device setting items PictBridge setting items (PICTBRIDGE SET) on the machine Paper type: Default MEDIA TYPE Layout: Default BORDERLESS PRINT Image Optimize: Default IMAGE ENHANCEMENT You can select the page size, media type, borderless printing, and optimize on the printer when printing from a PictBridge compliant device. (1) Turn on the machine. (2) Press [Menu] to select , then press [OK]. (3) Use [ ] and [ ] to select , then press [OK].
“Paper size” setting “Paper type” setting Paper loaded in machine A4 / 8.5" x 11" (Letter)*3, *4 Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Glossy Photo Paper Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro A4*3, *4 Photo Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" 5.4 x 8.6 cm / Credit Card Photo Glossy Photo Paper *1 This paper is exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm in “Paper size”.
About "Date/File No. print" You cannot change this setting on this machine. Selections of this setting will be based on that of the PictBridge compliant device. If you select an image which has had the shooting date embedded in it using a camera with the print mode, select "Off" for this function. If you select "Date", "File No.", or "Both", the date and/or file number will be printed over the embedded date. Note z Never disconnect the USB cable during printing.
Digital Camera Setting Media Type A4 Photo Paper Pro A4 Photo Paper Plus Glossy A4 Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss A4 Glossy Photo Paper A4 Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" A4 Note z For the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer to your digital camera's manual. z For print error messages, see “Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera” on page 133.
Chapter 4 Faxing Preparing Your Machine for Fax Methods of Registering Information in Your Machine You can set the sending and receiving settings from the Operation Panel of the machine. Examples of Connecting the Machine Typical examples of connecting the machine are described below. The machine cannot send/ receive faxes if the connection is incorrect. Connect the machine correctly.
z Connecting to an ISDN Line (F) (H) (G) (I) (F) ISDN line (G) Terminal adapter, etc. (H) Analog port (I) Computer For details on ISDN connection and settings, see the manuals supplied with your terminal adapter or dial-up router.
Setting the Telephone Line Type 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 ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) or ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) connections, contact the telephone company or service provider to confirm your line type.
(A) Date and time of transmission (B) Your fax/telephone number You can select or to be printed in front of the number (See “TX TERMINAL ID” on page 94). (C) Your name is printed. (D) The recipient’s name is printed when sending from coded speed dialing. (E) Page number Note z For black & white sending, you can set the sender information to print inside or outside the image area (See “TX TERMINAL ID” on page 94).
z Registering Your Fax/Telephone Number and Name (Sender Information) 1 2 3 4 Press [FAX], then press [Menu]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select . Press [OK]. UNIT TEL NUMBER TEL= 5 Use the numeric buttons to enter your fax/telephone number (max. 20 digits, including spaces). To enter a plus sign (+) before the number, press [#].
Registering Coded Speed Dialing Coded speed dialing allows you to dial fax/telephone numbers by simply pressing [Coded Dial]. First, you register a fax/telephone number for coded speed dialing, then to dial the number, simply press [Coded Dial] and enter the two-digit code assigned to that number. Before you can use coded speed dialing, you need to register the recipients’ numbers. 1 2 Press [FAX], then press [Menu]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
Note For a list of the recipients you have registered, print the coded speed dialing list (See “Printing the CODED SPEED DIAL TELEPHONE NO. LIST” on page 66). z Changing or Deleting a Coded Speed Dialing z To change a registered number: (1) Follow the procedures from step 1 to 4 under “Registering Coded Speed Dialing”. (2) Press and hold [ ] to delete the registered number. (3) Use the numeric buttons to enter the new number. (4) Press [OK]. (5) Press [Stop/Reset].
YES: Prints the list with the destination name (DESTINATION ID) in alphabetical order. NO : Prints the list with the numerical order in ascending order. Setting Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Some countries adopt the daylight saving time (summer time) system that shifts the clock time forward or back at certain periods of the year. You can set your machine to automatically change the time by registering the day and time that daylight saving (summer time) begins and ends.
SET SHIFT TIME 02:00 12 Use the numeric buttons to enter the time (in 24-hour format) when summer time starts. Precede single digit with a zero. 13 Press [OK] three times. SET MONTH W OCTOBER X 14 Use [ ] or [ ] to select the month when summer time ends. 15 Press [OK] two times. SET WEEK LAST WEEK 16 Use [ ] or [ X ] to select the week when summer time ends. FIRST WEEK / SECOND WEEK / THIRD WEEK / FOURTH WEEK / LAST WEEK 17 Press [OK] two times.
NAME :A Note Lowercase letter mode (:a) may not be available, depending on the country of purchase. 2 Use the numeric buttons to enter a character. Press the button repeatedly until the character you want appears. z To enter successive characters from the same numeric button: Press the numeric button, press [ ], then press the same numeric button again. z To enter a space: Press [ ] two times. In number mode, press [ ] once. z To delete a character: Press [ ].
Button Letter mode [7] [8] [9] [0] [#] PQRSpqrs TUVtuv WXYZwxyz -.SP Number mode 7 8 9 0 #!",;:^`_=/|’?$@%&+()[]{}<> SP indicates a space. Summary of Reports and Lists The table below shows the reports and lists that can be printed from your machine. Refer to the pages indicated for more details. Report or List Description ACTIVITY REPORT Shows recent facsimile transactions performed by your machine. You can enable or disable automatic printing of this report after every 20 transactions.
z Printing the ACTIVITY REPORT 1 2 3 Press [FAX], then press [Menu]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The ACTIVITY REPORT is printed. USER’S DATA LIST The USER’S DATA LIST enables you to confirm the current settings of your machine as well as the registered sender information (See “Registering Sender Information” on page 62). z Printing the USER’S DATA LIST 1 2 3 Press [FAX], then press [Menu].
Important Color sending is available only when the recipient’s fax machine supports color faxing. Step 1 Load the document or photograph you want to send on the Platen Glass or in the ADF. Step 2 Adjust the fax resolution and scan contrast (See “Before Sending Faxes” on page 72). Step 3 Dial the recipient's number using the numeric buttons or coded speed dialing (See “How to Use Coded Speed Dialing” on page 75). Step 4 When using the Platen Glass : Press [Color] or [Black], and proceed to step 5.
2 Use [ ] or [ STANDARD: ] to select the resolution. Suitable for text-only documents. FINE: Suitable for fine-print documents. PHOTO: Suitable for photographs. Note When sending color faxes, selecting has the same effect as selecting . 3 Press [OK]. z Adjusting the Scan Contrast Contrast is the degree of difference between light and dark. Increasing the contrast setting further blackens dark areas and whitens bright areas.
Note z To select the image quality (fax resolution), see “Adjusting the Image Quality (Fax Resolution)” on page 72. z To select the scan contrast, see “Adjusting the Scan Contrast” on page 73. 4 Dial the recipient’s number (DESTINATION NUMBER) using the numeric buttons or coded speed dialing. Note For details on how to use coded speed dialing, see “How to Use Coded Speed Dialing” on page 75. 5 Press [Color] for color sending, or [Black] for black & white sending.
1 2 Connect a telephone to your machine if you want to talk to the recipient before sending a document. Load the document in the ADF. Note For details on how to load documents, see “Loading Documents” on page 19. 3 4 Press [FAX]. Adjust the settings for your document as necessary. Note z To select the image quality (fax resolution), see “Adjusting the Image Quality (Fax Resolution)” on page 72. z To select the scan contrast, see “Adjusting the Scan Contrast” on page 73.
2 Use the numeric buttons to enter the two-digit code (00-39) assigned to the number you want to dial, then press [OK]. Redialing a Busy Number There are two methods of redialing: Manual redialing and Automatic redialing. z Manual Redialing To redial the fax number last dialed with the numeric button, press [Redial/Pause]. Note z For details on memory sending, see “Sending from Your Machine (Memory Sending)” on page 73. z To cancel manual redialing, press [Stop/Reset].
2 3 Use [ ] or [ ] to select . Press [OK] two times. The MEMORY LIST is printed. Note z If there are no documents stored in memory, the machine will switch to the standby mode after is displayed. z In step 2, you can also print this list from in of the FAX SETTINGS menu (See “PRNT REPORT/LIST” on page 93). z Printing or Deleting a Document in Memory 1 2 3 4 Press [FAX], then press [Menu].
PRINT DOCUMENT TX/RX NO. 5001 (A) (B) (A) Transaction number (TX/RX NO.) z A transaction number between 0001 and 4999 is a document being sent. z A transaction number between 5001 and 9999 is a document being received. (B) Marks before the transaction number z No mark indicates a black & white document. z < > indicates a color document. z <#> indicates a black & white document being sent or printed. z <&> indicates a color document being sent or printed.
Step1 Load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder (See “Loading the Print Media in the Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 27). Load paper in the Cassette (See “Loading the Print Media in the Cassette” on page 31). z The paper size should be A4, LTR or LGL. z Load legal-size paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Step2 Select the receive mode (See “Receive Modes” on page 80).
Receive Modes Select the receive mode according to your needs. Important The machine cannot receive faxes when the power is turned OFF. Press [ON/OFF] to turn the power ON. Note The machine can receive faxes in any mode, such as copy mode (when [COPY] is pressed), fax mode (when [FAX] is pressed), or scan mode (when [SCAN] is pressed). However, when the machine received faxes in other than fax mode, they will not be printed immediately after received but printed after about three minutes automatically.
Note z The machine can receive faxes automatically after the telephone rings for a specified length of time (See “MAN/AUTO SWITCH” on page 96). z You can customize remote receiving by enabling/disabling it, or by changing the remote receiving ID (See “REMOTE RX” on page 96).
call, the length of time the machine rings when it is a voice call, and the action the machine must take if no one answers a voice call. Note For details on the FAX/TEL AUTO SW settings, see “FAX/TEL AUTO SW” on page 95. z If You Have Subscribed to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) Service with Your Telephone Company (US and Canada only): z Select . z When you receive a fax call: The machine will ring according to the ring pattern you have chosen and receive the fax automatically.
FAX ONLY MODE: MANUAL MODE: ANS.MACHINE MODE: FAX/TEL AUTO SW: DRPD: NETWORK SWITCH: 4 See “If You Want to Receive Only Faxes Automatically with Your Machine, or You Have a Dedicated Telephone Line for Fax Use Only:” on page 80. See “If You Receive Mainly Voice Calls and Sometimes Faxes, or You Want to Receive Faxes Manually:” on page 80. See “If You Want to Receive Voice Messages on Your Answering Machine and Receive Faxes Automatically:” on page 81.
Chapter 5 Printing from Your Computer This section describes the basic printing procedure, taking the steps to print documents as an example. Printing with Windows Note z Menu and command names may differ between application softwares, and more steps may be required. For details, refer to the documentation for each application software you use. z The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (hereafter, called Windows XP SP2).
Note If another name of the machine is selected, click the name of the machine to use. (3) Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. The [Main] tab of the [Printing Preferences] screen is displayed. (2) (3) 6 Specify the required settings. (1) Click [Media Type] to select the type of media loaded in the machine. (2) Ensure that [Paper Feed Switch] is selected from [Paper Source]. (3) Specify the print quality and other settings in [Print Quality] or [Color/Intensity].
Note z To confirm the page size, click on the [Page Setup] tab. If it does not match the document size set by the application software, select the matching page size. z This section describes the procedure for selecting [Paper Feed Switch] from [Paper Source]. For a detailed description of the [Paper Source] settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. z For details about other printer driver functions, click [Instructions] or [Help] to view the Printer Driver Guide.
See “Loading Paper” on page 22. 3 Ensure that the proper paper source is selected. When the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp (A) lights, paper is fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder. When the Cassette Lamp (B) lights, paper is fed from the Cassette. (A) (B) Note Press [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp lights when loading paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette Lamp lights when loading paper in the Cassette. 4 5 Create a document or open a file to print from the application software.
(2) (3) (4) (5) Note z This section describes the procedure for selecting [Paper Feed Switch] from [Paper Source]. For a detailed description of the [Paper Source] settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. z When you select the print mode appropriate to your document from [Print Mode], the document will be printed in color and at a print quality suited to the characteristics of the [Media Type] you have selected.
Chapter 6 Scanning Images This section describes how to scan images. About Scanning Images You can scan images from the machine into a computer, and save them in JPEG, TIFF, or Bitmap format. Then you can process that data by using the supplied application software to create original images. Furthermore, you can use the supplied OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert scanned paper documents to text data.
Note z If you performed the [Custom Install] and only installed the MP Driver and MP Navigator, these application software were not installed and thus cannot be launched. To launch any of the above application software from MP Navigator, perform the [Custom Install] once again to install them. z ScanSoft OmniPage SE does not support Windows 98 first edition. z You can also open the MP Navigator from the Operation Panel. For details on using the MP Navigator, refer to the Scan Guide.
Chapter 7 Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Settings This section describes the procedure to change the settings on , taking the steps to specify as an example. 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine. See “Turning on the Machine” on page 18. 2 3 Press [Menu] repeatedly to select . Select the menu. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item, then press [OK]. Example: select .
Important Be sure to revert this setting to after printing since it may result in lower print quality. EXTENDED AMOUNT Selects the amount of image that extends off the paper when printing in Borderless (full). Note If you set for this function, the area of the image extending off the paper becomes larger. AUTO FEED SWITCH If the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette runs out of paper, the paper source automatically switches to the other one.
Selects receive mode. z ANS.MACHINE MODE Selects receive mode. MEMORY REFERENCE z PRINT MEMORY LIST Prints the MEMORY LIST. z PRINT DOCUMENT Selects a document stored in memory and prints it. PRINT 1ST PAGE ONLY?: You can select pages to be printed. Select to print only the first page of the document. Select to print all the pages of the document. z DELETE DOCUMENT Deletes a document in memory.
Enables/disables the summer time setting. If you select , you can select additional sub-settings (This setting is not available in some countries and regions). START DATE/TIME: END DATE/TIME: Sets the date and time that summer time starts. SET MONTH Specify the month. SET WEEK Specify the week. SET DAY OF WEEK Specify the day of the week. SET SHIFT TIME Specify the 24 hours. Sets the date and time that summer time ends. SET MONTH Specify the month. SET WEEK Specify the week.
Enables/disables Error Correction Mode (ECM) sending. z PAUSE TIME Selects the pause length when you press [Redial/Pause]. z AUTO REDIAL Enables/disables automatic redialing. REDIAL TIMES: REDIAL INTERVAL: If you select as , enables setting the number of redialings. If you select as , enables setting the length of time between redialings. z TX START SPEED Selects the speed at which the machine starts transmitting.
z MAN/AUTO SWITCH If you select or as the receive mode, enables/disables the machine to switch to fax receive mode after ringing for a specified length of time. RX START TIME: Selects the length of time the machine rings before switching to fax receive mode. z REMOTE RX Enables/disables remote receiving. If you select , selects the remote receiving ID. z RX IMG REDUCTION Enables/disables automatic reduction of faxes to fit the paper loaded. REDUC.
SAVE CONFIG Saves the settings for the Settings screen. LOAD CONFIG Loads the settings for the Settings screen that were saved.
Chapter 8 Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The machine will not print if the wrong type of ink tank is used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position. The machine uses the following ink tanks. Black: CLI-8BK Magenta: CLI-8M Black: PGI-5BK Cyan: CLI-8C Yellow: CLI-8Y Note z Be sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order. The proper arrangement from the left is Black , Black , Yellow , Magenta , Cyan .
Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank It is necessary to identify the empty ink tank by checking the message displayed on the LCD and replace it. Note Should missing characters or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect” on page 103. The message appears on the LCD when the ink level becomes low during printing. z Press [OK] to continue printing. z Press [Stop/Reset] to cancel the current print job.
(A) (A) Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray if it does not open automatically. Important If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the Print Head Holder to the center. 3 4 100 Open the Inner Cover. Push the tab (A) and remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing red fast. Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B). Remove only the ink tank.
(B) (A) Important z Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Note Be sure to replace ink tanks one by one when replacing more than one ink tank. 5 Prepare a replacement tank. (1) Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the orange tape (A) toward the arrow so that the protective film does not remain on the air hole (C). Then remove the film (B).
Important z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 5, as failure to follow this step may cause the ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands. z Do not touch the electrical contacts (G). Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print. z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks (F) as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. z Do not re-attach the protective cap (D) once you have removed it.
8 Slowly close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Caution Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught. Note z If is displayed on the LCD after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is closed, some ink tanks may be installed in the wrong positions. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that all the ink tanks are installed in the correct order directed on the label.
Step 1 See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 104 If missing lines or white stripes appear After Print Head cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern. Step 2 See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 105 If the problem remains after performing Print Head cleaning twice Step 3 See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 106 Note If [Print Head Deep Cleaning] does not resolve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care Center.
(3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select and then press [OK]. The nozzle check pattern is printed. 4 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 105. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern. Perform cleaning if necessary. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. Replace the relevant ink tank (See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 98).
Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning finishes. This takes about 40 seconds. 3 Check the status of the Print Head. After Print Head cleaning finishes, the nozzle check confirmation screen is displayed. Print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the Print Head nozzles are clean. See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 104. Note If you perform cleaning and nozzle check twice and the result does not improve, then perform Deep cleaning.
Print Head alignment is performed automatically. However, you can align the Print Head manually if the results of automatic Print Head alignment are not satisfactory (See “Adjusting the Print Head Manually” on page 117). Note z The Cassette does not feed paper for aligning the Print Head. Load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine. See “Turning on the Machine” on page 18.
Important The sheet (C) is easily damaged, so wipe it gently. (B) (C) (A) (D) Cleaning the ADF Wipe off any paper dust from the inside of the Feeder Cover as illustrated by gray colored part, with a soft, clean, lint-free and dry cloth. Cleaning the Roller (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly. Cleaning the paper feed rollers will wear the rollers, so perform this only when necessary. Note Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
4 5 6 7 Repeat step 3 two times. Press the Open button to open the Paper Output Tray, and open up and set the extension by pressing down the hollow on the front side. Load three or more of A4- or Letter-sized paper in the paper source you selected in step 2. Repeat step 3 three times. The sheet of paper is automatically fed in and then out of the machine. If there are no signs of improvement after performing three times, contact the Canon Customer Care Center.
If the printed paper is smudged, clean the inside of the machine again. If the problem remains after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine may be stained. Clean them up. See “Cleaning the ADF” on page 108. Important z Even if the Cassette is selected as the paper source, paper will be fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder. z Do not perform any other operation while the bottom plate is being cleaned.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the machine. Note This section describes about error messages that are displayed on the LCD or troubleshooting tips for the problems of copy or print without a computer. If you cannot find appropriate tips for your problem, refer to the On-screen Manuals.
z “ScanGear MP Won't Start” on page 141 z “Computer Stops Operating During Scanning” on page 143 z “Scan Quality is Poor (Poor Image Displayed on the Monitor)” on page 143 z “Parts of Image Missing or Surrounded by Extra White Areas” on page 144 z “Trouble Scanning with Multi-Scan or Multi-Crop Function” on page 144 z “Slow Scanning Speed” on page 144 z “"There is not enough memory.
When an error occurs in printing such as the printer is out of paper or paper jams, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. The message may vary depending on the version of your Windows operating system. If the Power Disconnects Unexpectedly The date and time setting on your device and all documents stored in memory will be deleted if there is a power failure or if you accidentally disconnect the power cord.
Message CHECK INK U041 Action The ink has run out (The lamp on the ink tank flashes). Replace the ink tank, and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). If printing is in progress and you want to continue printing, press the [OK] with the ink tank installed. Then printing can continue under the ink out condition. Replace the empty ink tank immediately after the printing. The machine may be damaged if printing is continued under the ink out condition.
Message Action CLEAR DOC. [OK] STOP DOC CLR [STOP] Documents remain in the ADF. Press [OK] to eject documents and press [Stop/Reset] to stop ejecting. To continue scanning, operate on the application. The scanning from the ADF may not be supported depending on your application software. For details, contact the application's manufacturer. COOLING HEAD… During printing, the Print Head may have become too hot. Allow the machine to cool down. The machine will resume printing when it has cooled down.
Message Action INCOMPATIBLE CAMERA DISCONNECT CAMERA CABLE Disconnect the camera cable, and reconnect it. Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the camera. You may also have to turn on the camera or select Play mode manually after connecting the camera to the machine. Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with your camera.
Note Adjusting the Print Head Manually If the Automatic Print Head Alignment does not work or if you wish to adjust the print heads manually, follow the procedure below. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, and then load two sheets of A4/Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette. 2. Ensure that the proper paper source is selected. 3. Press [Menu] repeatedly to display the Maintenance screen. 4. Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
Fax Related Messages Message BUSY/NO SIGNAL Action The telephone number you dialed is busy. Try dialing again after waiting for a moment. See “Redialing a Busy Number” on page 76. The fax number dialed was incorrect. Check the fax number and dial again. The recipient’s fax machine is not working. Contact the recipient and have them check their fax machine. The recipient is not using a G3 machine. Contact the recipient and ask them to send or receive the document using a G3 machine.
Cannot See the Display on the LCD Cause Cannot see the display on the LCD. Action The machine is not powered on. The machine will power ON and the LCD will display a message when you connect the power cord and press [ON/OFF]. Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks/Straight Lines are Misaligned/ Cannot Print to End of Job Cause Ink tank is empty. Action If the ink lamp is flashing, ink is empty. Replace the ink tank, and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover).
Cause Incorrect media type Action When printing directly from a digital camera, on the operation panel, confirm that the selected matches the paper loaded. When printing from a computer, check the following. On the [Main] tab of the printer driver, ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. In the [Print] dialog box of the printer driver, select [Quality & Media] from the pop-up menu, and then ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded.
Cause Action Unnecessary print jobs are queued./ Computer problems Restart your computer. It may solve the problem. Delete an undesired print job, if there is any. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in Macintosh for the deletion. 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [View Printer Status]. 3. Click [Display Print Queue]. 4. Select [Cancel All Documents] in the [Printer] menu.
Cause Action Check the size of the print data. For Windows XP and Windows 2000, if the size of the data is too large, part of it may be lost. When the spool format is The size of the print data is too large. EMF, follow the procedure below. 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. On the [Page Setup] tab, click [Print Options]. 3. Select the [Reduce spool data size] check box, and click [OK]. Note z When [Reduce spool data size] is set, the print quality may be degraded.
Cause Inside of the machine is dirty. Action If the inside of the machine is dirty, printed paper may be smudged. Follow the steps described below to clean the inside of the machine. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. See “Turning on the Machine” on page 18. 2. Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray, and open up and set the extension by pressing down the hollow on the front side. 3.
Cause Action Paper Feed Roller is dirty. Follow the steps described below to clean the Paper Feed Rollers. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers consumes them, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette. See “Turning on the Machine” on page 18. 2. Use [Feed Switch] to select the paper source to clean. 3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select from the and press [OK].
Cause Thick paper is used. Action If you set the machine to prevent paper abrasion, the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper is widened. If the printing surface is abraded even with the media type set correctly to match the loaded paper, set the machine to prevent paper abrasion. When copying or printing directly, see “If printing surface abrasion is not resolved even after taking the actions above:” on page 126. When printing from a computer, follow the procedure below. 1.
Cause Inner Cover is not closed completely. Action Close the Inner Cover completely. Paper does not feed properly if the Inner Cover is even slightly open. The media type is not selected correctly in the printer driver. On the [Main] tab of the printer driver, ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. The print surface is smudged with some printing jobs despite being set correctly.
Cause The media type is not selected correctly on the Operation Panel. Action Ensure that the media type selected on the operation panel matches that of the paper loaded. Paper Jams Cause Action Paper jams in the Paper Output Slot/ Auto Sheet Feeder. Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Auto Sheet Feeder or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier.
Cause Paper jams inside the machine (Transport Unit). Action Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Open the Rear Cover. 2. When you can see the jammed paper, slowly pull the paper out. Be careful not to touch the components inside the machine. If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the machine off and turn it back on. The paper will be ejected automatically. 3. Close the Rear Cover. 4. If you could not extract the paper in step 2, remove the Cassette. 5.
Cause Paper jams inside the machine (Duplex Transport Section). Action Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Remove the Cassette. If the paper is loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder, remove the paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2. Stand the machine with the left side down. Caution Always stand the machine with the left side down when standing the machine. Be careful that the right side is not down. 3. Slowly pull the jammed paper out while pulling the green cover toward you.
Cause Landscape 101.6 x 152.4 mm / 4" x 6" media loaded in the Cassette jams inside the machine. Action Load 101.6 x 152.4 mm / 4" x 6" media in the portrait orientation regardless of the print direction. Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Press [ON/OFF] of the machine to turn off the power. Open the Rear Cover. 2. Fold a piece of plain A4- or Letter-sized paper in four, push it in until it hits the jammed paper, then pull out the paper folded in four. 3.
Cause Document jams in the ADF (Document Tray). Action 4. Raise the paper release lever (A) then remove the jammed page from under the roller to the Feeder Cover side. (A) 5. Pull out the jammed document from the ADF. If the document cannot be pulled out with ease, follow the procedure from step 2 under “Document jams in the ADF (inner side).” on page 132.
Cause Action 6. Lower the paper release lever (A) then close the Feeder Cover. z If documents remain in the ADF after pressing [Stop/Reset] during scanning, press [OK]. The remaining document is automatically fed out. z 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 Canon Customer Care Center.
Cause Document Jams in the ADF (Document Output Slot). Action If the document is jammed in the Document Output Slot, pull it out. z 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 Canon Customer Care Centor.
Error Message On Camera Action No paper/Paper Error z Load paper in either the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette which you have selected with the [Feed Switch] on the machine, and select "Continue"* in the display on your camera. z The camera does not support the page size that is selected on this machine. Check the print settings and select the page size that is supported by the camera. z Open the Paper Output Tray to resume printing. Close the Inner Cover if it is open.
Error Message On Camera No Ink Action You can check the machine status according to the way the ink lamps (red) flash. Check the status of each lamp and take the appropriate action to clear the error. See “Getting the Ink Level Information” on page 98. When the ink lamp is off: z The ink tank may not be installed properly. Install the appropriate ink tank. z The ink tank may not be compatible with this machine. Install the appropriate ink tank. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 98.
Cause Action Reinstall the MP Drivers. Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen 1. Click [Cancel] on the [Printer Connection] screen. 2. Click [Start Over] on the [Installation Failure] screen. 3. Click [Back] on the screen that appears next. 4. Click [Exit] on the [Welcome] screen, then remove the CD-ROM. 5. Turn the machine and the computer off. 6. Check the cable connection. 7. Restart the computer. 8.
Cause Installation procedure not followed correctly Action Follow the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your machine for proper MP Drivers installation. If the MP Drivers was not installed correctly, uninstall the MP Drivers, and restart your computer. Try to reinstall the MP Drivers. If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an error, restart your computer. Reinstall the MP Drivers. Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Printing Speed is Slow/USB 2.
Problems Receiving Faxes Cannot Receive a Fax/Cannot Print a Fax Cause Action The machine is not on. z You cannot receive faxes if the power is turned off. Press [ON/OFF] to turn the power on. See “Turning the Machine ON and OFF” on page 18. z After a power failure or disconnecting of the power cord, press [ON/ OFF] to turn the power ON. The machine's memory is full. Either print or delete documents in memory (see “Printing the MEMORY LIST” on page 76) to free up memory.
Cannot Receive Faxes Automatically Cause Action The receive mode displayed on the bottom left of the LCD is not , *1, *2, , or . If is displayed, you cannot receive faxes unless you pick up the answering machine's handset and either press [Color] or [Black], or dial the remote receiving ID.
Problems Sending Faxes Cannot Send a Fax Cause Action The machine is not on. z You cannot send faxes if the power is turned off. z Press [ON/OFF] to turn the power on. See “Turning the Machine ON and OFF” on page 18. z After a power failure or disconnecting of the power cord, press [ON/ OFF] to turn the power ON. The In Use/Memory Lamp is flashing. Another document is being sent from memory. Wait until the machine finishes sending it. The telephone line is connected to the [TEL] jack.
Cause Action The document is not loaded with the side to be scanned face down. When loading the document on the Platen Glass, the side to be scanned should be face down. When loading in the ADF, the side to be scanned should be face up. You are scanning thick (max. 10 mm / 0.39") or curled documents. Press on the Document Cover with your hand when scanning. Repeated Errors Occur When You Send a Fax Cause The telephone line condition or connection condition is no good.
Cause Scanner is not selected in the application software. Action In the application software, select this machine in [Select Source] or [Import] under the [File] menu. Example: Presto! PageManager Display may differ depending on your operating system. If you are using an older application software, the menu item may be named [Select TWAIN-compliant device] instead of [Select Source]. The Feature of the application software does not support TWAIN.
Computer Stops Operating During Scanning Cause Action Output Resolution set too high. Reboot the computer, lower the Output Resolution and rescan. The hard disk does not have enough available space. z Reset and reboot the computer, delete unnecessary files and application softwares, and rescan.
Parts of Image Missing or Surrounded by Extra White Areas Cause Action Scan area was specified larger than the original. Specify the scan area appropriately. If you click the Auto crop button of the ScanGear MP, the scan area is adjusted automatically to match the size of the original. When scanning an original surrounded by white borders such as a photo print, of if you otherwise want to specify a custom scan area, specify the scan area manually.
Scanned Image not Displayed Properly Cause Action Scanned image prints out enlarged (reduced). Set the printing size in the application software. Scanned image enlarged (reduced) on the computer monitor. z Change the display setting in the application software. z Images opened in [Paint] or [Imaging] may be displayed in full size and you may not be able to reduce its display size. Open the image in an application software supplied with the scanner instead.
An Error Message Appears on the Screen Service Error 5100 is Displayed Cause Movement of the Print Head Holder is blocked. Action Clear the paper jam or foreign object that is preventing the Print Head Holder from moving, cancel printing from your computer, then turn off the machine and turn it back on again. Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause Action Machine is not ready. Ensure that the lamp on the Operation Panel lights.
Cause Action MP Drivers is not installed properly. Uninstall then reinstall the MP Drivers. 1. Click [Start], and select [All Programs] (or [Programs]), the name of your machine, and [Uninstall]. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver. 3. Follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the MP Drivers. When an Error is Displayed Regarding Automatic Duplex Printing Cause The correct media size is not selected in the printer driver.
Cause Action The name of the machine being used is not selected in the [Printer] pulldown menu of the [Print] dialog box. Select [MP530] from the [Printer] pull-down menu in the [Print] dialog box of the printer driver. If [MP530] is not displayed in the printer list, follow the procedure below to confirm the settings. 1. Select [Print & Fax Preferences] from the [Printer] pop-up menu. 2. Check that [MP530] is displayed in the screen that is displayed. When you are using Mac OS X v.10.3.x or Mac OS X v.
Error No.: 2001 is Displayed Cause A specified period of time has elapsed without receiving a response from the digital camera./ The digital camera or digital video camcorder connected is not compatible with this machine. Action Disconnect the camera cable and reconnect it. Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device.
z Details of the problem z What you tried to solve the problem, and what happened Note If the machine emits any unusual sound, smoke, or odor, turn it off immediately. Unplug the power cord from the outlet and contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Never attempt to repair or disassemble the machine yourself.
Chapter 10 Appendix Printing Area To ensure the best print quality, the machine allows a margin along each edge of media. The actual printable area will be the area without these margins. By selecting Borderless Printing*, printing with no margins is possible. * This is available in A4, Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 4" x 8" / 101.6 x 203.2 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm sizes of paper.
Printable area Recommended printing area Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 8.0" x 10.7" / 203.2 x 271.4 mm Legal 8.0" x 13.7" / 203.2 x 347.6 mm Note When printing on Photo Paper Pro PR-101, Glossy Photo Paper GP-401, Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101, Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG101, and Matte Photo Paper MP-101 selection of “Borderless Printing” enables you to make prints with no margins.
How to Read the On-screen Manuals The on-screen manuals are manuals to be viewed on your computer. Read these manuals for detailed information on usage of the machine that is not mentioned in this document, troubleshooting, or usage of the application softwares supplied with the Setup CD-ROM, etc. If you have not installed or have deleted the on-screen manuals, you can install them using the Setup CD-ROM by either of the following.
z Deleting the Printer Driver Guide The Printer Driver Guide is deleted when the printer driver is deleted. z Deleting the User’s Guide and the Photo Application Guide (1) Select [Applications] from the [Go] menu. (2) Double-click the [Canon Utilities] folder, and then the [IJ Manual] folder. (3) Drag the [MP530] folder into the trash. (4) Drag the [MP530 On-screen Manual] on your desktop into the trash.
Specifications General Specifications Printing resolution 9600 * x 2400 dpi. max. * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1 / 9600 inch at minimum. Print speed * *Print speed may vary with the content of the document and the processing speed of the host computer. Black printing (text pattern) Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 29 ppm Standard: 15 ppm Color printing Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 19 ppm Standard: 11 ppm Print width 203.2 mm max. (8.0") (for Borderless Printing: 8.
Copy Specifications Copy speed *Based on Canon standard pattern. Copy speed may vary depending on document complexity, copy mode, page coverage and the number of copies. Black & white: mode approx. 28 cpm Color: mode approx. 19 cpm No.
Fax Specifications Networking Automatic reception Automatic fax/tel switchover DRPD (Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection) Remote reception by telephone (Default ID: 25) Non-ring reception ECM deactivation ACTIVITY REPORT (after every 20 transactions) Non-delivery report TTI (Transmit Terminal Identification) Connection Telephone/answering machine (CNG detecting signal)/data modem Telephone Specifications Camera Direct Print (PictBridge) Paper size Default (Selections based on the machine setting) 10 x
Camera Direct Print (Canon Bubble Jet Direct) Compatible paper Card #1 (Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) Card #2 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Glossy Photo Paper, or Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use” 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) Card #3 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.
Minimum System Requirements*1 USB *1 Mac OS X v.10.4 PowerPC G3/ G4/G5 256 MB 500 MB Mac OS X v.10.2.8 - v.10.3 PowerPC G3/ G4/G5 128 MB 500 MB For updated compatibility, visit our website. *2 Operation can only be guaranteed on a computer with built-in USB or USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port and pre-installed Windows XP, 2000, Me or 98. *3 Including compatible processors. *4 ScanSoft OmniPage SE (OCR software) does not support Windows 98 first edition.
Users in the U.S.A. Pre-Installation Requirements for MP530 A. Location Supply a suitable table, cabinet, or desk for the machine. See the Appendix for the machine’s specific dimensions and weight. B. Order Information 1. Only a single telephone line (touch-tone or rotary) should be used. 2. Order an RJ11-C modular wall jack (USOC code), which should be installed by the telephone company. If the RJ11-C modular wall jack is not present, telephone/fax operation is not possible. 3.
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subjected to state tariffs. In Case of Equipment Malfunction Should any malfunction occur which cannot be corrected by the procedures described in this guide, disconnect the equipment from the telephone line cable, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. The telephone line cable should not be reconnected or the main power switch turned ON until the problem is completely resolved.
Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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CARTON, AND BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR PRINTHEAD AND INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S). InstantExchange Service expedites, usually by the second business day, the exchange of a defective Product with a replacement Product, which will normally be shipped the same day if your request for this service is by 3 p.m. E.T. Monday through Friday, except holidays (three (3) business day InstantExchange Service for Alaska and Hawaii).
Users in Canada Pre-Installation Requirements for Canon Facsimile Equipment A. Location Supply a suitable table, cabinet, or desk for the machine. See the Appendix for the machine’s specific dimensions and weight. B. Order Information 1. Provide only a single line touch-tone or rotary telephone set terminated with a standard 6-pin modular telephone plug. (Touch-tone is recommended if available in your area.) 2. Order a CA11A modular wall jack, which should be installed by the telephone company.
L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique. La terminaison d'une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d'indices d'équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n'excède pas 5. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier.
Users in New Zealand The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with the minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
Index Symbols (-) and (+) button 17 A ACTIVITY REPORT 70 printing 71 ADF (Auto Document Feeder) 12 Alarm Lamp 16 Appendix 151 Auto Sheet Feeder 12 Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp 17 B Back button 17 Before Printing 12 Black button 17 C Cassette 13 Cassette Lamp 17 Changing the Machine Settings 91 audible tones 96 country select 96 fax settings 92 language setting 96 load config 97 print settings 91 pwr save setting 96 restore default 96 save config 97 Changing the Page Size and Media Type 37 Recommended Paper and
Maintenance cleaning your machine 107 Memory checking a document’s details in 77 deleting a document in 77 printing the memory list 76 Menu button 16 receive modes 80 Redial/Pause button 16 Redialing 76 Registering sender information 62 Registering Speed Dials coded speed dialing 65 Replacing Ink Tanks 99 Reports and Lists 70 Routine Maintenance 98 Replacing Ink Tanks 99 RX (Reception) REPORT 70 printing 71 N S Loading Paper auto sheet feeder 27 cassette 31 recommended paper and requirements 22 M Nozz
TX (Transmission) REPORT 70 printing 71 U USB Port 15 USER’S DATA LIST 70 printing 71 Index 171
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