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Scanning in Basic Mode............321 ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens.
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Deleting a Fax/telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2......Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility2....... . 401 Registering/Changing Rejected Number Using Speed Dial Utility2.
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Printing Document in Printer's Memory..........459 Deleting Document in Printer's Memory.
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Scanning Problems..............535 Scanner Does Not Work.
Using Online Manual Operating Environment Symbols Used in This Document Touch-enabled Device Users (Windows) Printing Online Manual Trademarks and Licenses Screenshots in This Manual...
Symbols Used in This Document Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death, serious personal injury, or property damage 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 property damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
Touch-enabled Device Users (Windows) For touch actions, you need to replace "right-click" in this document with the action set on the operating system. For example, if the action is set to "press and hold" on your operating system, replace "right-click" with "press and hold."...
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Easy Understanding Network Connections What is Wireless Connection Connect the printer and devices (e.g. computer/smartphone/tablet) using a wireless router. If you have a wireless router, we recommend you use one for wireless connection. • Connection methods vary depending on the wireless router type. •...
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Network Connection Settings/Setup Perform connection setup for the printer and computer/smartphone/tablet. For more on setup procedure, see the web page. Connecting with Wireless Direct Connecting with Wireless Direct Changing Network Settings See below for changing connection settings for the printer and computer/smartphone/tablet. •...
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Restrictions • Notices when printing using web service: Notice for Web Service Printing...
Restrictions When connecting another device while a device (such as a computer) is already connected to the printer, connect it using the same connection method as the connected device. If you connect using a different connection method, the connection to the device in use will be disabled. However, you can use a Wi-Fi connection and Wireless Direct at the same time.
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To prevent automatic connection to the printer in Wireless Direct mode, change the connection mode after using the printer, or set not to connect automatically in the Wi-Fi settings of the device. For details on changing the settings of your device, see the manual supplied with the device or contact its manufacturer.
Detect Same Printer Name When the printer is detected during setup, plural printers with the same name may appear on the results screen. Select a printer with checking the printer settings against those on detection result screen. • For Windows: •...
Switching Printer's Connection to Network or Devices Check the following items when connecting a newly added computer to the LAN environment to the printer, changing the connection method from USB to LAN, or changing the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) connection method. Connects to Another Computer via LAN/Changes from USB to LAN Connection Switching LAN Connection Method Reconfiguration Method of Wi-Fi Connection...
Wi-Fi Connection Assistant (Windows) Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Starting Up Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Diagnosing and Repairing Network Settings Performing/Changing Network Settings List of Models Which Does Not Support Diagnosis and Repair Function List of Models Which Does Not Support IPv6 Configuration via USB Connection Important •...
Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Wi-Fi Connection Assistant allows you to diagnose or repair the network status, and to perform printer settings on network. Use Wi-Fi Connection Assistant for: • Searching printers on network and performing initial network setup for detected printers •...
Diagnosing and Repairing Network Settings Wi-Fi Connection Assistant diagnoses and repairs computer settings or connection between the computer and printer when a problem (e.g. cannot print from a printer on the network) occurs. Important • Some models do not support diagnosis and repair function. •...
Items on Canon Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Screen Menus on Canon Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Screen Items on Canon Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Screen Toolbar Items on Canon Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Screen The screen below appears when you start up Wi-Fi Connection Assistant and select Printer Network Setup.
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Appears after performing network setup and clicking Set to close the window. • Requires Setup • Indicates the printer is required to perform Wi-Fi setup. Performing/Changing Wi-Fi Settings • Not Set • Indicates the printer cannot be used on network, or IPv6 is disabled. Specify an IP address or enable IPv6 on Network Settings..
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Selecting a printer from the printer list displays its current status and what to do next. Menus on Canon Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Screen This section describes menus on Canon Wi-Fi Connection Assistant screen. A: Printer Settings menu Printer Settings Menu...
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D: Help menu Help Menu Items on Canon Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Screen Toolbar This section describes items on Canon Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Screen toolbar. A: Perform wired or Wi-Fi setup. Note • This item has the same function as Network Settings... in the Printer Settings menu.
Performing/Changing Wired LAN Connection (Ethernet Cable) Settings Follow the procedure below to perform/change wired LAN settings. Note • For some models, you can perform network setup for a USB connected printer using Wi-Fi Connection Assistant. Select USB on Switch View under the View menu to display printers for which you can perform setup.
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7. Perform/change settings. You can switch the screen between IPv4 and IPv6. Click the tab to switch the protocol. • IPv4 settings • A: Use IPv4 address Always selected. (displayed in a gray out state) B: Get IP address automatically Select this option to use an IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server.
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A: Use IPv6 address Select when you use the printer with IPv6 environment. B: Use Stateless Address: Select when you use an IP address assigned automatically. Use a router compatible with IPv6. Note • This setting item is not available depending on the printer you are using. C: Use Manual Address: Select this option if no DHCP server functionality is available in your setup where you use the printer, or you want to use a fixed IP address.
Performing/Changing Wi-Fi Settings Follow the procedure below to perform/change Wi-Fi settings. Important • Enable Easy wireless connect (Cableless setup) before performing printer setup. (Not required if you change the IP address.) For details, search for "NR049" on your printer's online manual and see the page shown.
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Select Wi-Fi and click OK. 6. Enter password and click OK. The Network Settings screen appears. 7. Perform/change settings. You can switch the screen between IPv4 and IPv6. Click the tab to switch the protocol. • IPv4/IPv6 settings • A: Network Type: Select the Wi-Fi mode.
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The network name (SSID) for Wireless Direct appears while in Wireless Direct. C: Search... The Detected Wireless Routers screen is displayed to select a wireless router to connect to. For a wireless router already connected to the computer, Available is displayed on Communication Status.
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Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. • IPv6 settings • Note • If you select a USB connected printer on step 4, you cannot perform IPv6 settings depending • on the printer you are using. For details, see List of Models Which Does Not Support IPv6 Configuration via USB Connection.
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D: Use DHCPv6: Select when you obtain an IP address using DHCPv6. Note • This setting item is not available depending on the printer you are using. 8. Click Set.
Assigning Printer Information Follow the procedure below to assign/change printer location name or device name. The names appear on Device Name: and Location: on the Canon Wi-Fi Connection Assistant screen. Note • If USB is selected from the pulldown menu on the toolbar, this setting item is not available.
List of Models Which Does Not Support Diagnosis and Repair Function The following models does not support "Diagnose and Repair" function of Wi-Fi Connection Assistant. • G4000 series • PRO-500 series • PRO-1000 series • MB2100 series • MB2700 series •...
List of Models Which Does Not Support IPv6 Configuration via USB Connection For the following models, you can perform settings only for IPv4 using Wi-Fi Connection Assistant. (You cannot perform settings for IPv6.) • iB4100 series • MG3000 series • E470 series •...
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• TR9530 series • TS3300 series • E3300 series...
Wi-Fi Connection Assistant (macOS) Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Starting Up Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Diagnosing and Repairing Network Settings List of Models Which Does Not Support Diagnosis and Repair Function Important • Available functions and settings vary depending on your printer.
Wi-Fi Connection Assistant If anything is wrong with connection, Wi-Fi Connection Assistant diagnoses the settings of the printer and those of computer on which it is installed. In addition, Wi-Fi Connection Assistant restores the status of the printer and computer. Important •...
Starting Up Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Start up Launchpad, select Canon Utilities, and then select Wi-Fi Connection Assistant. When you start up Wi-Fi Connection Assistant, the screen below appears. Enter the password specified for your computer and select Install Helper. Wi-Fi Connection Assistant starts diagnosis and repair of network.
Diagnosing and Repairing Network Settings Wi-Fi Connection Assistant diagnoses and repairs computer settings or connection between the computer and printer when a problem (e.g. cannot print from a printer on the network) occurs. Important • Some models do not support diagnosis and repair function. •...
List of Models Which Does Not Support Diagnosis and Repair Function The following models does not support "Diagnose and Repair" function of Wi-Fi Connection Assistant. • G4000 series • PRO-500 series • PRO-1000 series • MB2100 series • MB2700 series •...
Loading Photo Paper / Plain Paper You can load photo paper or plain paper. 1. Prepare paper. Align the edges of paper. If paper is curled, flatten it. Note • Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may •...
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4. Load paper stack in portrait orientation WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING UP. After loading the paper, the paper setting confirmation screen for the rear tray appears on the LCD. Important • Always load paper in portrait orientation (D). Loading paper in landscape orientation (E) can •...
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5. Move the right paper guide and adjust the guides to both edges of the paper stack. Do not slide the paper guides too tightly against the paper. The paper may not be fed properly. Note • Do not load sheets of paper higher than the load limit mark (F). •...
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6. If page size and media type on LCD match size and type of paper loaded in rear tray, select If not, select Change to change the settings in accordance with the size and type of the loaded paper. Note •...
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• When printing on long-length paper, support the output paper with your hands or use the printer in a • place where the paper does not fall. If the paper falls, the printed side may become dirty or scratched. Also, when supporting the paper with hands, be sure not to pull the paper forcefully while printing.
Loading Envelopes The address is automatically rotated and printed according to the envelope's direction by specifying with the printer driver properly. Important • Do not use the following envelopes. They could jam in the printer or cause the printer to malfunction. •...
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3. Slide right paper guide (C) to open both paper guides. 4. Load envelopes in portrait orientation WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING UP. Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once. Fold flap of the envelope and load the envelope in portrait orientation with the address side facing up. After loading the envelopes, the paper setting confirmation screen for the rear tray appears on the LCD.
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Note • Do not load envelopes higher than the load limit mark (D). • 6. If page size and media type shown on LCD match size and type of envelopes loaded in rear tray, select OK. If not, select Change to change the settings in accordance with the size and type of the loaded envelopes.
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Note • To prevent incorrect printing, this printer has a function that detects whether the settings for the paper • loaded on the rear tray matches the paper settings. Before printing, make print settings in accordance with the paper settings. When this function is enabled, an error message is displayed if these settings do not match to prevent incorrect printing.
Loading Originals Where to Load Originals Loading Originals on Platen Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Loading Based on Use Supported Originals...
Where to Load Originals The printer has two positions to load originals: platen and ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Select the position to load the original according to the size, type, or usage. Note • For details on the supported originals, see below. •...
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Note • To scan the original at optimum quality, load it on the platen. •...
Loading Originals on Platen 1. Open the document cover (A). 2. Load original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN on platen. Loading Based on Use Supported Originals Important • Be sure to observe the following when loading the original on the platen. Failure to observe the •...
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3. Close the document cover gently. Important • After loading the original on the platen, be sure to close the document cover before starting to copy or • scan.
Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Important • Be careful not to let anything get inside the document output slot. It may cause damage. • Note • To scan a document at optimum quality, load it on the platen. •...
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Insert the document until it stops. Note • For details on the supported originals, see below. • Supported Originals 5. Adjust document guide to match width of document. Do not slide the document guide too tightly against the document. The document may not be fed properly.
Loading Based on Use Load the original in the correct position according to the function to use. If you do not load the original correctly, it may not be scanned properly. Originals Function How to Load Magazines, Newspapers, and Copying or Faxing Loading the Original to Be Aligned Documents with the alignment mark...
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Important • The printer cannot scan the striped area (A) (0.04 in. (1 mm) from the edges of the platen glass). • Loading Only One Original in Center of Platen Place the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN, with 0.40 in. (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen.
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B: More than 0.40 in. (1 cm) Note • The Skew Correction function automatically compensates for the originals placed at an angle of up to • approximately 10 degrees. Slanted photos with a long edge of 7.1 in. (180 mm) or more cannot be corrected.
Supported Originals Platen Item Details Types of originals Text document, magazine, or newspaper Printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc (BD/DVD/CD, etc.) Documents that are not suitable for the ADF Size (width x height) Max. 8.5 x 11.7 in. (216 x 297 mm) Quantity One or more sheets* Thickness...
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Glued documents Documents with sticky notes Documents on carbon paper Documents on coated paper Documents on onion skin or other thin paper Photos or excessively thick documents...
Refilling Ink Tanks When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear on the LCD to inform you of the error. In this state, the printer cannot print. Check the remaining ink level with the ink tank indicator on the front of the printer.
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Important • Do not touch tubes or other parts inside the printer. This can cause trouble with the printer. • 3. Open the tank cap (C) of the ink tank to be refilled. D: Yellow E: Magenta F: Cyan G: Black Important •...
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Important • Do not shake the ink bottle. Ink may spatter when opening the cap. • 5. Refill the ink tank. Aligning the ink bottle's tip with the ink tank's inlet (I), slowly stand the bottle upside down, and push the bottle into the inlet.
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• Make sure to refill the ink tank with ink up to the upper limit line (J) on the ink tank. • 6. Once ink reaches the upper limit line, remove the ink bottle from the inlet. Hold up the ink bottle slightly and remove the bottle from the inlet while slowly tilting it. Important •...
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• Ink may stain clothes or other belongings permanently. Washing may not remove ink stains. • • Do not use ink bottles and ink contained therein except to refill tanks of printers specified by Canon. • • Do not leave ink bottles in areas exposed to high temperature, such as near fire or a heater or in a •...
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Note • Color ink may be consumed even when printing a black-and-white document or when black-and- • white printing is specified. Every ink is also consumed in the standard cleaning and deep cleaning of the print head, which may be necessary to maintain the performance of the printer. When ink runs low, promptly refill it.
Checking Ink Level Check ink level with the ink tank indicator on the front of the printer. When ink reaches the upper limit line (A), ink is full. When ink is near the lower limit line (B), ink is running low. Refill the ink tank. Note •...
Therefore, the page yield of the initial bundled set of ink bottles is lower than that of the subsequent sets of bottles. To keep printer's performance, Canon printer performs cleaning automatically according to its condition. When the printer performs cleaning, a small amount of ink is consumed. In this case, all colors of ink may be consumed.
If Printing Is Faint or Uneven Maintenance Procedure Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Deep Print Head Cleaning Aligning the Print Head...
Maintenance Procedure If print results are blurred, colors are not printed correctly, or print results are unsatisfactory (e.g. misaligned printed ruled lines), perform the maintenance procedure below. Important • Do not rinse or wipe the print head. This can cause trouble with the print head. •...
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If the problem is not resolved after performing from step 1 to step 3 twice: Clean the print head deeply. Step 4 From the printer Deep Print Head Cleaning From the computer • For Windows: • Cleaning the Print Heads •...
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle. Note • If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. •...
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary. 1. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern C or horizontal streaks in the pattern D. A: No missing lines/No horizontal streaks B: Lines are missing/Horizontal streaks are present 2.
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For A (no missing lines or no horizontal streaks) in both the pattern C and pattern D: The cleaning is not required. Select All A, confirm the message, then select OK. The screen will return to the maintenance screen. For B (lines are missing or horizontal streaks are present) in the pattern C or pattern D, or in both patterns: The cleaning is required.
Cleaning the Print Head Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal streaks are present in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary. Important •...
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Examine the nozzle check pattern. Note • If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head twice, • clean the print head deeply.
Deep Print Head Cleaning 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.
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Examine the nozzle check pattern. If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours. Do not unplug the power cord when turning off the power.
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. •...
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Important • Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, • it may not be scanned properly. 7. Confirm the message, then place print head alignment sheet on platen. Place the print head alignment sheet WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the mark on the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark 8.
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The printer starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically. When the print head position adjustment is completed, remove the print head alignment sheet from the platen. Important • Do not open the document cover or move the print head alignment sheet on the platen until •...
Performing Maintenance Functions from Your Computer (macOS) Opening Remote UI for Maintenance Cleaning the Print Heads Adjusting Print Head Position...
Opening Remote UI for Maintenance You can perform maintenance of printer and change the settings from a Remote UI. The following is the procedure to open a Remote UI. 1. Open System Preferences, and select Printers & Scanners 2. Select your model from the printer list, and click Options & Supplies... 3.
Cleaning the Print Heads The print head Cleaning and Deep Cleaning functions allow you to clear up clogged print head nozzles. Perform print head Cleaning if printing results are not satisfactory or if a specific color fails to print, even though there is enough ink.
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• Is there ink remaining? 3. Perform Deep Cleaning Click Yes. Print head Deep Cleaning starts. 4. Complete Deep Cleaning Next, the message for Nozzle Check pattern printing is displayed. 5. Check the results To check whether the print quality has improved, click Yes. To cancel the check process, click No. Important •...
Adjusting Print Head Position Any error in the print head installation position can cause color and line shifts. Adjusting the print head position improves print results. Print Head Alignment - Auto 1. Select Utilities from Remote UI 2. Click Print Head Alignment - Auto A message appears.
Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers If a paper feed roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, perform Roller Cleaning. Cleaning will cause wear on rollers, so perform this only when necessary. You need to prepare: three sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper Check that printer is turned on.
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Do not touch the roller with your fingers. Paper feeding performance may be degraded. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning, contact Canon to request a repair.
Cleaning Inside the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Remove stains from the inside of the printer. If the inside of the printer becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper* * Be sure to use a new piece of paper.
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9. Pull out the paper output tray (A) and open the output tray extension (B). 10. Press the OK button. The paper cleans the inside of the printer as it feeds through the printer. Check the folded parts of the ejected paper. If they are smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again.
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Important • Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before cleaning the printer. •...
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge In case of cautions or errors concerning the maintenance cartridge, an error message will appear on the LCD to inform you of the error. Take appropriate action as prompted by the message. When Error Occurred Important •...
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5. Pull out the maintenance cartridge until it stops. 6. Lift the maintenance cartridge a little and pull it out. Important • Do not drop the removed maintenance cartridge as ink may spill. • Do not place the removed maintenance cartridge on a desk or other surface, as there may be ink on the bottom of the cartridge.
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• Do not put your hands inside the printer, as ink may adhere to your hands. • 7. Insert the new maintenance cartridge straight until it stops. 8. Attach the maintenance cover. Align the tab on the back of the maintenance cover with the hole on the printer and close it. 9.
Checking Maintenance Cartridge Status on LCD Check that printer is turned on. 2. Select Printer details on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 3. Select M'ntenance cart info. A symbol appears in the area A if there is any information about the used space of the maintenance cartridge.
Overview Safety Safety Precautions Regulatory Information WEEE Handling Precautions Canceling Print Jobs Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying Printer Handling Precautions Transporting Your Printer When Repairing, Lending, or Disposing of the Printer Keeping Print Quality High Main Components and Their Use Main Components Power Supply LCD and Operation Panel Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols...
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions • This manual contains important notices and safety precautions about your printer. • Do not use the printer in ways other than described in the accompanying manuals, as this may result in fire, electric shock or other unexpected accidents. Safety standard marks and declarations are only valid for the supported voltages and frequencies in the applicable countries or regions.
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Do not drink ink. If ink is accidentally licked or swallowed, rinse out your mouth or drink one or two glasses of water and obtain medical advice immediately. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them with water right away, and obtain medical advice immediately.
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General Notices Choosing a Location Refer to "Specifications" in the Online manual for details on operating environment. • Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. • Do not install the printer in locations that get very hot (direct sunlight, or close to a heating source), very humid or dusty locations, or outdoors.
Regulatory Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE 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. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
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20cm between the radiator and persons body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles) and must not be colocated or operated with any other antenna or transmitter. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Park Melville, New York 11747...
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Manual, 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. Users should contact their local authorized Canon Facsimile Service Dealer for the servicing of equipment.
WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/approach/. Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and national legislation.
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Pour plus d'informations sur les points de collecte des équipements à recycler, contactez vos services municipaux, les autorités locales compétentes, le plan DEEE approuvé ou le service d'enlèvement des ordures ménagères. Pour plus d'informations sur le retour et le recyclage des produits DEEE, consultez le site: www.canon-europe.com/weee.
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U kunt ook het schema voor de afvoer van afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur (AEEA) raadplegen. Ga voor meer informatie over het inzamelen en recyclen van afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur naar www.canon- europe.com/weee.
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RAEE o al servei de recollida de deixalles domèstiques de la vostra localitat. Per a més informació sobre la devolució i el reciclatge de productes RAEE, visiteu www.canon-europe.com/weee. Solo per Unione Europea e SEE (Norvegia, Islanda e Liechtenstein) Questo simbolo indica che il prodotto deve essere oggetto di raccolta separata in conformità...
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Yderligere oplysninger om, hvor du kan bortskaffe dit elektronikaffald med henblik på genanvendelse, får du hos de kommunale renovationsmyndigheder. Yderligere oplysninger om returnering og genanvendelse af affald af elektrisk og elektronisk udstyr får du ved at besøge www.canon- europe.com/weee.
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Du kan få mer informasjon om hvor du kan avhende utrangert utstyr til resirkulering ved å kontakte lokale myndigheter, et godkjent WEEE-program eller husholdningens renovasjonsselskap. Du finner mer informasjon om retur og resirkulering av WEEE-produkter på www.canon-europe.com/weee. Vain Euroopan unionin sekä ETA:n (Norja, Islanti ja Liechtenstein) alueelle.
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úřad vaší obce, správní orgán vykonávající dozor nad likvidací odpadu, sběrny OEEZ nebo služba pro odvoz komunálního odpadu. Další informace týkající se vracení a recyklace OEEZ naleznete na adrese www.canon-europe.com/weee. Csak az Európai Unió és az EGT (Norvégia, Izland és Liechtenstein) országaiban...
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WEEE lub skontaktować się z przedsiębiorstwem zajmującym się wywozem odpadów domowych. Więcej informacji o zwracaniu i recyklingu zużytego sprzętu elektrycznego i elektronicznego znajduje się w witrynie www.canon-europe.com/weee. Platí len pre štáty Európskej únie a EHP (Nórsko, Island a Lichtenštajnsko)
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Jei reikia daugiau informacijos, kaip šalinti tokias atliekas, kad jos būtų toliau perdirbamos, kreipkitės į savo miesto valdžios institucijas, atliekų tvarkymo organizacijas, patvirtintų EEĮ atliekų sistemų arba jūsų buitinių atliekų tvarkymo įstaigų atstovus. Išsamesnės informacijos apie EEĮ atliekų grąžinimo ir perdirbimo tvarką galite rasti apsilankę tinklalapyje www.canon- europe.com/weee.
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OEEO. Če želite več informacij o vračanju in recikliranju izdelkov v skladu z direktivo OEEO, obiščite www.canon-europe.com/weee. Само за Европейския съюз и ЕИП (Норвегия, Исландия и...
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DEEE aprobată sau serviciul de colectare a deşeurilor menajere. Pentru mai multe informaţii privind returnarea şi reciclarea produselor DEEE, vizitaţi www.canon-europe.com/ weee. Samo za Europsku uniju i EEZ (Norveška, Island i Lihtenštajn) Ovaj simbol pokazuje da se ovaj proizvod ne smije odlagati s kućnim otpadom sukladno WEEE Direktivi...
Handling Precautions Canceling Print Jobs Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying Printer Handling Precautions Transporting Your Printer When Repairing, Lending, or Disposing of the Printer Keeping Print Quality High...
Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying Scanning, printing, copying, or modifying copies of the following may be punishable under law. This list is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a local legal representative. • Paper money • • Money orders • • Certificates of deposit •...
Transporting Your Printer When relocating the printer for changing your living place, make sure of the following. Important • You cannot take ink out of ink tanks. • • Check if the tank cap is completely inserted. • • Prepare for transporting the printer with the print head attached. This allows the printer to automatically •...
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Important • Do not unplug the printer while the ON lamp is lit or flashing, as it may cause malfunction or • damage to the printer, making the printer unable to print. 5. Retract paper output tray. 6. Close paper support. 7.
For printers with fax capabilities, user information and speed dial numbers can be backed up to a computer by utilizing the Speed Dial Utility2 software before resetting the printer or deleting data. Backed up data can be restored to the repaired printer or another Canon printer. Registering Recipients Using Speed Dial Utility2 (Windows)
Keeping Print Quality High The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the print head from drying or clogging. Always observe the following rules for optimal printing quality. Note • Depending on the type of paper, ink may blur if you trace the printed area with a highlight pen or •...
Front View A: Paper Support Extend to load paper in the rear tray. B: Rear Tray Cover Open to load paper in the rear tray. C: Paper Guides Align with both sides of the paper stack. D: Rear Tray Two or more sheets of the same size and type of paper can be loaded at the same time, and fed automatically one sheet at a time.
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H: Document Cover Open to load an original on the platen. I: Platen Load an original here. J: ADF (Auto Document Feeder) Load a document here. The documents loaded in the document tray are scanned automatically one sheet at a time. Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) K: Document Feeder Cover Open when clearing jammed documents.
Rear View A: USB Port Plug in the USB cable to connect the printer with a computer. B: Power Cord Connector Plug in the supplied power cord. C: External Device Jack Connect an external device such as telephone or answering device. D: Telephone Line Jack Connect the telephone line.
Inside View A: Scanning Unit / Cover Scans originals. Open to refill ink tanks and to remove jammed paper. B: Tank Caps Open to refill ink tanks. C: Ink Tanks The black ink tank is on the left, and the color ink tanks (cyan, magenta, and yellow) are on the right. If any ink levels are low, refill the low tanks.
Operation Panel A: ON button Turns the power on or off. Before turning on the power, make sure that the document cover is closed. Turning the Printer On and Off B: ON lamp Lights after flashing when the power is turned on. C: HOME button Used to display the HOME screen.
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buttons Used to select a menu or setting item. These buttons are also used for entering characters. M: Back button Returns to the previous screen. N: Wireless connect button When you hold down the button, the button lights. The printer is then put into the standby mode for easy connection in a PC and smartphone.
Checking that Power Is On The ON lamp is lit when the printer is turned on. Even if the LCD is off, if the ON lamp is lit, the printer is on. Note • It may take a while for the printer to start printing immediately after you turn on the printer. •...
Turning the Printer On and Off Turning on the printer Press the ON button to turn on the printer. The ON lamp flashes and then remains lit. Checking that Power Is On Note • It may take a while for the printer to start printing immediately after you turn on the printer. •...
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Important • When you • unplug the power cord after turning off the printer, be sure to confirm that the ON lamp is off. Note • You can set the printer to automatically turn off when no operations are performed or no print jobs •...
Unplugging the Printer To unplug the power cord, follow the procedure below. Important • When you unplug the power cord, press the ON button, then confirm that the ON lamp is off. • Unplugging the power cord while the ON lamp is lit or flashing may cause drying or clogging of the print head and print quality may be reduced.
LCD and Operation Panel The HOME screen on the LCD appears when the printer is turned on. HOME Screen Basic Operation of the Operation Panel HOME Screen A: Network Displays the current network status. The icon differs depending on the network of use or the network status. Wi-Fi is enabled and the printer is connected to the wireless router.
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Network is disabled. B: Maintenance cartridge information A symbol appears if there is any information about the used space of the maintenance cartridge. The maintenance cartridge is almost full. Replace the maintenance cartridge as soon as possible. The maintenance cartridge is full. Replace the maintenance cartridge. Checking Maintenance Cartridge Status on LCD C: Basic menu Select each item when you want to use the basic functions of a printer, maintain a printer, or change...
Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols The buttons on the operation panel allow you to enter (or change) characters, numbers, or symbols. Enter a Number Adjust the setting to the position, to be changed, using the button and specify it by pressing the button.
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Press the button five times in an alphabetic mode or numeric mode when you insert a blank. When you insert characters or numeric characters, move the cursor to the characters or numeric characters on the left of the position, to be inserted, using buttons and enter characters or numeric characters.
Changing Settings Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows) Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (macOS) Changing Settings from Operation Panel Handling Printer Configuration Using the Web Browser...
Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows) Changing the Print Options Setting the Ink to be Used Managing the Printer Power Changing the Printer Operation Mode...
Changing the Print Options You can change the detailed printer driver settings for print data that is sent from an application software. Specify this option if you encounter print failures such as part of an image data being cut off. 1.
Setting the Ink to be Used This feature enables you to specify which ink to use when printing. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Click Print Options... on the Page Setup tab The Print Options dialog box appears. 3.
Managing the Printer Power This function allows you to manage the printer power from the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. Power Off The Power Off function turns off the printer. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn the printer on from the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool.
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Note • When the printer is turned off, the Canon IJ Status Monitor message varies depending on the Auto Power On setting. When the setting is Enable, "Printer is standing by" is displayed. When the setting is Disable, "Printer is offline"...
Custom Settings in Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool For functions related to print settings, go to Custom Settings in the Maintenance Tab. For other settings, go to Custom Settings in Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. Custom Settings in the Maintenance Tab 1.
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If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation. 4. Apply the settings Click OK and when the confirmation message appears, click OK. The printer operates with the modified settings hereafter.
Managing the Printer Power Printer power supply is operated from Remote UI. Energy saving settings Energy saving settings allow you to set Auto power off and Auto power on. Auto power off is the function wherein the printer automatically turns itself off, when data is not sent or the printer remains inactive for a certain period.
Changing the Printer Operation Mode If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation. 1. Check whether the printer is on and select Printer settings from Remote UI 2. If necessary, complete the following settings: Print settings - Prevent paper abrasion The printer can increase the gap between the print head and the paper during high-density printing to prevent paper abrasion.
Changing Settings from Operation Panel Changing Settings from Operation Panel Setting Items on Operation Panel FAX settings Print settings LAN settings PictBridge settings Mobile photo print settings Other device settings Language selection Firmware update Reset settings Feed settings Web service setup ECO settings Quiet setting System information...
Changing Settings from Operation Panel This section describes the procedure to change the settings, taking the steps to specify prevent abrasion as an example. Check that printer is turned on. 2. Select Settings on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 3.
Setting Items on Operation Panel Items for Printer FAX settings Other device settings Language selection Web service setup ECO settings Quiet setting Items for Paper/Printing Print settings PictBridge settings Mobile photo print settings Feed settings Items for Maintenance/Management LAN settings Firmware update Reset settings System information...
Fax settings Select this setting item from Device settings in Settings. Easy setup Add telephone number Fax user settings Advanced fax settings Auto print settings Security control Note • Before changing the settings, you can confirm the current settings by printing USER'S DATA LIST. •...
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Note • This setting may not be available depending on the country or region. • • Tel. line auto select (China only) • If you select ON, the telephone line type is selected automatically. If you select OFF, you can select the telephone line type manually. Setting Telephone Line Type Advanced fax settings •...
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• Color transmission • When faxing color documents using the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), selects whether to convert them into black & white data if the recipient's fax device does not support color faxing. If you select If incompatible, end, the printer does not send color documents when the recipient's fax device does not support color faxing.
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Auto print settings • Received documents • Selects whether to print the received fax automatically when receiving a fax. If you select Do not print, the received fax is stored in the printer's memory. For details on the received fax stored in the printer's memory: Document Stored in Printer's Memory •...
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• Hook key settings • If you select Enable, you can use the on hook dial function. • Fax RX reject • If you select ON, the printer rejects the reception of faxes with no sender information or faxes from specific senders.
Print settings Select this setting item from Device settings in 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 •...
LAN settings Select this setting item from Settings. Wi-Fi Wireless Direct To print the network settings, select Print details and select Yes. Printing Network Settings Important • The network settings printout contains important information about your network. Handle it with care. •...
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• Advanced mode • Enables/disables Wi-Fi. • Wi-Fi setup • Selects the setup method for Wi-Fi connection. ◦ Easy wireless connect ◦ Select if you specify the settings of the access point information to the printer directly from a device (e.g. smartphone, or tablet) without operating the wireless router. Follow the on-screen instructions of the connecting device for the setup procedure.
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IPv6 link-local address XXXX: XXXX: XXXX: XXXX: XXXX: XXXX: XXXX: XXXX MAC address (Wi-Fi) XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX Printer name XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Bonjour service name XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX ("XX" represents alphanumeric characters.) • Connect to smartphone • Enables to connect the smartphone to the printer by reading the QR code displayed on the LCD with the smartphone, or also by manually obtaining the network name and password.
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◦ Enable/disable WSD ◦ Selects whether WSD is enabled or disabled. Note • When this setting is enabled, the printer icon is displayed on the Network Explorer in • Windows. ◦ Optimize inbound WSD ◦ Selecting Enable allows you to receive the WSD printing data faster. ◦...
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◦ Enable/disable communication ◦ Selecting Enable allows you to print from a PictBridge (Wi-Fi) compliant device. ◦ Timeout setting ◦ Specifies the timeout length. • Wi-Fi DRX setting • Selecting Enable allows you to activate discontinuous reception when using Wi-Fi (discontinuous reception).
• original may not be detected. • Wi-Fi pairing settings • In order to connect Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY, multiple configurations will be performed. ◦ Enable/disable pairing ◦ Set the printer's Wi-Fi pairing function to enable or disable. ◦ Allow/block additional pairing...
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Permit or prohibit the addition of pairing with Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY used in another device. ◦ Delete paired devices ◦ Cancel all Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY pairing. • Ink level monitor • ◦ Reset ink lev. count ◦ Resets the remaining ink count.
Language selection Select this setting item from Device settings in Settings. Changes the language for the messages and menus on the LCD. Japanese / English / German / French / Italian / Spanish / Portuguese / Dutch / Danish / Norwegian / Swedish / Finnish / Russian / Ukrainian / Polish / Czech / Slovene / Hungarian / Slovak / Croatian / Romanian / Bulgarian / Turkish / Greek / Estonian / Latvian / Lithuanian / Simplified Chinese / Korean / Traditional Chinese / Indonesian / Vietnamese...
Firmware update Select this setting item from Device settings in Settings. You can update the firmware of the printer, check the firmware version, or perform settings of a notification screen, a DNS server and a proxy server. Important • When you use this function, make sure the printer is connected to the Internet. •...
Reset settings Select this setting item from Device settings in Settings. You can set the settings back to the default. • Web service setup only • Sets the Web service settings back to the default. • LAN settings only • Sets the LAN settings back to the default.
Feed settings Select this setting item from Settings. Note • By registering the paper size and the media type, the message can be displayed before printing starts • when the paper size or the media type of the loaded paper differs from the paper settings. Paper Settings •...
The following setting items are available. ◦ IJ Cloud Printing Center setup ◦ Registers/Deletes the printer to/from Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center and sets the history saving. ◦ Check Web service setup ◦ Make sure whether the printer is registered to Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center.
ECO settings This setting allows you to turn on/off the printer automatically to save electricity. Check that printer is turned on. 2. Select Settings on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 3. Select ECO settings. 4. Specify settings as necessary. A: Specify the length of time to turn the printer off automatically when no operation is made or no printing data is sent to the printer.
Quiet setting Enables this function on the printer if you want to reduce the operating noise, such as when printing at night. In addition, you can specify the time range to reduce the operating noise. Important • Set the current date and time in advance. •...
System information Select this setting item from Printer details. • Current version • Displays the current firmware version. • Printer name • Displays the printer name currently specified. • Serial number • Displays the printer serial number. • Printed page count •...
Checking the Total Number of Uses of Printer The total number of uses of printer can be printed and checked. Check that printer is turned on. Load A4 or Letter-sized plain paper. 3. Select Printer details on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 4.
Specifications General Specifications Interface USB port: Hi-Speed USB * Network port: Wi-Fi: IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11ac * A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required. Since the Hi-Speed USB interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB 1.1, it can be used at USB 1.1.
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(Automatic fallback) Transmission speed Black: Approx. 3 seconds/page at 33.6 kbps (Based on ITU-T No.1 chart for US specifications and Canon FAX Standard chart No.1 for others, both in standard mode.) Color: Approx. 1 minute/page at 33.6 kbps (Based on Canon COLOR FAX TEST SHEET.)
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Mojave 10.14.6 - macOS Monterey 12 Other Supported OS iOS/iPadOS, Android, Chrome OS Some functions may not be available with the supported OS. Refer to the Canon web site for details. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• details on page sizes and media types, access the Canon website. • Genuine Canon paper is not available in some countries or regions. Note that in the United States, • Canon paper is not sold by model number. Instead, purchase paper by name.
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• Dark Fabric Iron-on Transfers <DF-101> • • Double sided Matte Paper <MP-101D> • Paper other than genuine Canon paper • Plain Paper (including recycled paper) • • Envelopes • Paper Load Limit Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type)
• Page sizes and media types differ depending on the country or region where the paper is sold. For • details on page sizes and media types, access the Canon website. Paper Load Limits of Rear Tray Genuine Canon Paper Paper for printing documents: Media Name <Model No.>...
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Double sided Matte Paper <MP-101D> Paper other than Genuine Canon Paper Common Name Rear Tray Plain Paper (including recycled paper)*1 Approx. 100 sheets (Legal, B-Oficio, M-Oficio, Fools- cap, Legal(India): 10 sheets) Envelopes 10 envelopes *1 Normal feeding at maximum capacity may not be possible with some types of paper, or under very high or low temperature or humidity.
Unsupported Media Types Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will cause not only unsatisfactory results, but also the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper • • Damp paper • • Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing •...
Handling Paper • Be careful not to rub or scratch the surfaces of any types of paper when handling. • • Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the printing surface. The print •...
• Measurement conditions • ◦ Measurement images: ◦ Color printing: A4 color document ISO/IEC24712 ◦ Measurement method: ◦ Canon original ◦ Paper type: ◦ Plain paper ◦ Print driver setting: ◦ Setting to the default for plain paper (setting Quality to Economy).
Printing Printing from Computer Printing from Smartphone/Tablet Printing Using Operation Panel Printing from Digital Camera Paper Settings Using PIXMA/MAXIFY Cloud Link...
Printing from Computer Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver) Printing from Application Software (macOS AirPrint) Printing Using Canon Application Software Printing from Chrome OS...
Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver) Basic Printing Setup Basic Main Controls (Basic Settings Tab) Set Media Type, Quality, etc. (Media/Quality Tab) Set the Layout of Printed Documents (Page Setup Tab) Overview of the Printer Driver Updating the Driver...
Basic Printing Setup In the Basic Settings tab, you can print in various ways according to your purpose. Check that printer is turned on 2. Open printer driver's setup screen 3. Select Profile (A) Select the print settings according to your purpose in Profiles on the Basic Settings tab. If you select a print setting, Paper Size and Media Type will change automatically.
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Note • For details about the paper information to be registered to the printer driver and on the printer, see the following: Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type) Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size)
Main Controls (Basic Settings Tab) Basic Settings Tab Description Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type) Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size)
Basic Settings Tab Description The Basic Settings tab is for registering commonly used print settings. When you select a registered setting, the printer automatically switches to the preset items. • Profiles • Settings Preview • Preview before printing • Always print with current settings •...
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You can also change a printing profile and register it under a new name. You can delete the registered printing profile. Standard These are the factory settings. If Page Size, Orientation, and Copies were set from the application software, those settings have priority.
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Preview before printing Shows what the print result will look like before you actually print the data. Check this check box to display a preview before printing. Uncheck this check box if you do not want to display a preview. Always print with current settings Prints documents with the current settings starting from the next print execution.
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Note • Selecting Economy in Quality reduces ink consumption. This means that you can print more than if you have Standard selected. For details on Economy Mode, see "Economy Mode." Copies Specifies the number of copies you want to print. You can specify a value from 1 to 999. Important •...
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Page Layout Selects the size of the document you want to print and the type of printing. 1 on 1 to 16 on 1 Multiple pages of document can be printed on one sheet of paper. To change the page order, click Preferences..In the Page Layout Printing dialog box that appears, specify Page Order.
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Name Enter the name for the printing profile you wish to save. Up to 255 characters can be entered. The name appears, with its associated icon, in the Profiles list on the Basic Settings tab. Options... Opens the Add to Profiles dialog box.
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Page Layout Printing dialog box 1This dialog box allows you to select the number of document pages to be placed on one sheet of paper, the page order, and whether a page border line is to be printed around each document page. The settings specified in this dialog box can be confirmed in the settings preview on the printer driver.
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Margin for stapling Specifies which side of the booklet is to be stapled. Insert blank page Selects whether to print the document on one side or both sides of the booklet. Check this check box to print the document on one side of the booklet and select the side to be left blank from the list.
Media Type in the printer driver the printer Canon Red Label Superior <WOP111> Plain Paper Plain paper Canon Océ Office Colour Paper <SAT213> Plain Paper Plain paper High Resolution Paper <HR-101N> High Resolution Paper High-Res Canon genuine papers (Photo Printing) Paper information reg- Media name <Model No.>...
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Double sided Matte Paper <MP-101D> Matte Photo Paper Matte Commercially available papers Paper information registered on the Media name Media Type in the printer driver printer Plain Paper (including recycled paper) Plain Paper Plain paper Envelopes Envelope Envelope Greeting Cards Inkjet Greeting Card Others Card Stock...
Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size) When you use this printer, selecting a paper size that matches the print purpose will help you achieve the best print results. You can use the following paper sizes on this printer. Printer Paper Size in the printer driver Paper information registered on the printer Letter 8.5"x11"...
Printing on Postcards Load postcard on the printer 2. Open the printer driver setup window 3. Select commonly used settings Display the Basic Settings tab, and for Profiles, select Standard. 4. Select the paper size For Printer Paper Size, select Hagaki 100x148mm or Hagaki 2 200x148mm. Important •...
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 to enable the setting.
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile You can register the frequently used printing profile to Profiles on the Basic Settings tab. Unnecessary printing profiles can be deleted at any time. Registering a Printing Profile 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
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4. Save the settings Enter a name for the print settings to register in the Name field. If necessary, click Options..., set the items, and then click OK. In the Add to Profiles dialog box, click OK to save the print settings and return to the Basic Settings tab.
Set Media Type, Quality, etc. (Media/Quality Tab) Media/Quality Tab Description Adjust Colors Specifying Color Correction Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Printing with ICC Profiles...
Media/Quality Tab Description The Media/Quality tab allows you to create a basic print setup in accordance with the media type. You can also adjust the print quality and color tones. • Settings Preview • Media Type • Paper Source • Quality •...
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Quality Selects your desired printing quality. Select one of the following to set the print quality level that is appropriate for the purpose. Important • Depending on the Media Type settings, the same print results may be produced even if the Quality is changed.
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Defaults Restores all the settings you have changed to their default values. Clicking this button restores all the settings on the current screen to their default values (factory settings). Custom dialog box Set the quality level, and select the desired print quality. Quality You can use the slider bar to adjust the print quality level.
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Allows you to select Driver Matching, ICM, or None to match the purpose of the print operation. Driver Matching With Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer. Adjusts the colors by using an ICC profile when printing.
Set the Layout of Printed Documents (Page Setup Tab) Page Setup Tab Description Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Perform Borderless Printing...
Page Setup Tab Description The Page Setup tab allows you to determine how a document is to be arranged on the paper. Also, this tab allows you to set the number of copies and the order of printing. If the application which created the document has a similar function, set them with the application.
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Page Size Selects a page size. Ensure that you select the same page size as you selected within the application. If you select Custom..., the Custom Paper Size dialog box opens and allows you to specify any vertical and horizontal dimensions for the paper size. Printer Paper Size Selects the size of paper actually loaded into the printer.
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To rotate the document 90 degrees to the left when printing, select the Rotate 90 degrees left when orientation is [Landscape] check box. Rotate 180 degrees Prints the document by rotating it 180 degrees against the paper feed direction. The width of print area and the amount of extension that are configured in other application software will be reversed vertically and horizontally.
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Binding Location Selects the stapling margin position. The printer analyzes the Orientation and Page Layout settings, and automatically selects the best stapling margin position. Check Binding Location, and select from the list to change it. To specify the width of the binding margin, set it from the Page Setup tab. Specify Margin...
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Poster Printing dialog box This dialog box allows you to select the size of the image to be printed. You can also make settings for cut lines and paste markers which are convenient for pasting together the pages into a poster. The settings specified in this dialog box can be confirmed in the settings preview on the printer driver.
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Page Border Prints a page border line around each document page. Check this check box to print the page border line. Specify Margin dialog box This dialog box allows you to specify the margin width for the side to be stapled. If a document does not fit on one page, the document is reduced when printed.
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Important • Uncheck this check box under normal circumstances. Print after creating print data by page The print data is created in page units, and printing starts after the processing of one page of print data is complete. If a printed document contains unintended results such as streaks, selecting this check box may improve the results.
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Stamp Stamp printing is a function that prints a stamp over a document. Check this check box and select a title from the list to print a stamp. Define Stamp... Opens the Stamp Settings dialog box. You can check the details of a selected stamp or save a new stamp. Place stamp over text Sets how the stamp is to be printed over the document.
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• For Text registration, the characters must already be entered in Stamp Text. If necessary, change the TrueType Font, Style, Size, and Outline settings. You can select the color of the stamp by clicking Select Color..• For Bitmap, click Select File... and select the bitmap file (.bmp) to be used. If necessary, change the settings of the Size and Transparent white area.
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Note • Click Defaults to set Stamp Type to text, Stamp Text to blank, TrueType Font to Arial, Style to Regular, Size to 36 points, Outline unchecked, and Color to gray with the RGB values (192, 192, 192). Placement Tab The Placement tab allows you to set the position where the stamp is to be printed.
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Background Tab The Background tab allows you to select a bitmap file (.bmp) to be used as a background or determine how to print the selected background. Preview Window Shows the status of the bitmap set on the Background tab. File Specifies the name of the bitmap file to be used as the background.
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Delete Deletes an unnecessary background. Specify the title of an unnecessary background from the Backgrounds list, and then click this button.
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order You can also set the number of copies on the Basic Settings tab. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Specify the number of copies to be printed For Copies on the Page Setup tab, specify the number of copies to be printed. 3.
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Important • When the application software that you used to create the document has the same function, specify the settings on the printer driver. However, if the print results are not acceptable, specify the function settings on the application software. When you specify the number of copies and the printing order with both the application software and this printer driver, the number of copies may be multiplied numbers of the two settings or the specified printing order may not be enabled.
Perform 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. In standard printing, margins are created around the document area. However, in borderless printing function, these margins are not created. When you want to print data such as a photo without providing any margin around it, set borderless printing.
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Important • When the Amount of Extension slider is set to the rightmost position, the back side of the paper may become smudged. 5. Click OK When you perform print, the data is printed without any margins on the paper. Important •...
Page Layout Printing The page layout printing function allows you to print more than one page image on a single sheet of paper. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set page layout printing Select a page layout number from 1 on 1 to 16 on 1 from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver.
Press the OK button on the printer to print the opposite side. Note • If the back side of the paper becomes smudged during duplex printing, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning in the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. Related Topics Cleaning Inside the Printer...
Overview of the Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver Opening Printer Driver's Setup Screen Canon IJ Status Monitor Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
Canon IJ Printer Driver The Canon IJ printer driver (simply called printer driver below) is software that you install onto your computer so that it can communicate with the printer. The printer driver converts the print data created by your application software into data that your printer can understand, and sends the converted data to the printer.
Opening Printer Driver's Setup Screen You can display the printer driver's setup screen from your application software or by clicking the printer icon. Displaying the Printer Driver's Setup Screen from Your Application Software Perform this procedure to set up the print settings during printing. 1.
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.
Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) This printer driver is subject to the following restrictions. Keep the following points in mind when using the printer driver. Restrictions on the Printer Driver • With some applications, the Copies setting in the Page Setup tab of the printer driver may not be enabled.
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4. Click OK to close the window. 5. Without starting printing, close the Print dialog box. 6. Open Word's Print dialog box again. 7. Open the printer driver setup window and click OK. 8. Start printing. • If bitmap printing is enabled in Adobe Illustrator (Adobe Incorporated), printing may take time or some data may not be printed.
Maintenance Tab Description The Maintenance tab allows you to start the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool or check the status of the printer. Maintenance and Preferences Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool is started. You can perform printer maintenance or change the settings of the printer.
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About Opens the About dialog box. The version of the printer driver, plus a copyright notice, can be checked. In addition, the language to be used can be switched. Custom Settings dialog box When you click Custom Settings, the Custom Settings dialog box is displayed. If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation.
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Allow Google Analytics to send information To stop sending information, uncheck this check box. The check box appears only if a user with administrator privileges is logged on. If information is not provided, the check box will not appear.
Canon IJ Status Monitor Description The Canon IJ Status Monitor displays the printer status and the printing progress. The printer status is shown by the icons and messages in the status monitor. Features of the Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor has the following functions: Onscreen display of printer status The status monitor displays the printer status in real-time.
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(the disclosure triangle) to display a pictorial representation of the estimated usage amount in the maintenance cartridge. Option Menu If a printer message appears, select Enable Status Monitor to start the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Select Enable Status Monitor to use the following commands: Always Display Current Job Displays the Canon IJ Status Monitor whenever a document is being printed.
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This window allows you to download the route certificate, register it to the browser, and disable warning displays. Help Menu Select this menu to display Help information for the Canon IJ Status Monitor including version and copyright information. Related Topic...
1. Start the uninstaller Select Control Panel -> Programs -> Programs and Features. From the program list, select "Canon XXX MP Drivers" (where "XXX" is your model name) and then click Uninstall. The confirmation window for uninstalling the model appears.
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2. Perform the uninstaller Click Start. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes. When all the files have been deleted, click Complete. The deletion of the Driver is complete.
Printing from Application Software (macOS AirPrint) Printing Basic Perform Borderless Printing Printing on Postcards Adding Printer How to Open Printer Settings Screen Displaying the Printing Status Screen Deleting the Undesired Print Job Removing Printer That Is No Longer Required from List of Printers...
Printing This printer is compatible with the macOS standard printing system (AirPrint). You can start printing right away after connecting this printer to your Mac without installing any special software. Checking Your Environment First, check your environment. • AirPrint Operation Environment •...
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Note • Click Show Details to switch the setup window to the detailed display. 6. Check print settings Set items such as Paper Size to the appropriate size, as well as Media Type from Media & Quality of the pop-up menu. Important •...
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Important • If you are performing large-format printing, make sure that there is plenty of remaining ink. • If you set a custom paper size in Paper Size and set it to a length longer than the specified length, the data will be printed with the "Media Type: Plain Paper, Print Quality: Standard" setting. Note •...
Perform 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. In standard printing, margins are created around the document area. However, in borderless printing function, these margins are not created. When you want to print data such as a photo without providing any margin around it, set borderless printing.
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Expanding the Range of the Document to Print Setting a large amount of extension allows you to perform borderless printing with no problems. However, the portion of the document extending off the paper range will not be printed and for this reason, the subjects around the perimeter of a photo may not be printed.
Printing on Postcards This section describes the procedure for printing on postcards. Load postcards in printer 2. Select paper size and paper type from the printer Register Hagaki (size) for paper size from the printer operation panel. Also, register IJ Hagaki, Hagaki K, or Hagaki (type) for paper type, according to your purpose. When you print on the address side, register Hagaki (type).
Adding Printer This section describes the procedure for adding a printer to your Mac. To re-add a printer that was deleted, open System Preferences -> Printers & Scanners, click + next to the printer list, and then perform the procedure described below. If your printer is connected via USB, and you connect the USB cable to a Mac, the printer is automatically added.
How to Open Printer Settings Screen The settings screen of the printer can be displayed from your application software. Opening the Page Setup Dialog Use this procedure to set the page (paper) settings before printing. 1. Select Page Setup... from the File menu of the application software The Page Setup dialog opens.
Displaying the Printing Status Screen Check the print progress according to the following procedure: 1. Launch the printing status screen • If the print data has been sent to the printer • The printing status screen opens automatically. To display the printing status screen, click the printer icon displayed on the Dock.
Deleting the Undesired Print Job If the printer does not start printing, canceled or failed print job data may be remaining. Delete unnecessary print jobs from the print status check screen. 1. Open System Preferences, and select Printers & Scanners 2.
Removing Printer That Is No Longer Required from List of Printers The printer that is no longer in use can be removed from the list of printers. Before removing the printer, remove the cable connecting the printer and PC. You cannot remove the printer if you are not logged on as the administrator. For information about an administrative user, see Users &...
Paper Settings By registering the paper size and the media type, the message is displayed before printing starts when the paper size or the media type of the loaded paper differs from the paper settings. When you loading paper The screen to register the rear tray paper information is displayed. If the page size and the media type on the LCD matches the size of the paper loaded in the rear tray, select OK.
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• Paper settings for printing/copying: A5 • • Paper information registered to the printer: A4 • When you start printing/copying, a message is displayed. Check the message and select Next, and then choose one of the following. Print on set paper Select if you want to print/copy on the paper loaded without changing the paper settings.
Making Copies This section describes the basic procedure to perform standard copying. Check that printer is turned on. Load paper. 3. Select Copy on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel The Copy standby screen is displayed. Load original on platen or in ADF (Auto Document Feeder). 5.
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• If you load the original in the ADF, do not move the original until copying is complete. •...
Setting Items for Copying You can change the copy settings such as magnification and intensity. Note • The setting currently specified appears in the selected state. • • Some setting items may not be able to be specified in combination with the setting of other setting •...
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D: Others • Layout • Select the layout. Copying Two Pages onto Single Page Copying Four Pages onto Single Page • Copy intensity • Change the intensity (brightness). • Enlarge/Reduce • Select the reduction/enlargement method. Reducing/Enlarging Copies • Print quality •...
Scanning in Windows Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility) IJ Scan Utility Features Scanning Easily (Auto Scan) Scanning Documents and Photos Creating/Editing PDF Files Setting Passwords for PDF Files Editing Password-Protected PDF Files Scanning Using Application Software (ScanGear) Scanning Tips Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) Network Scan Settings...
Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility) IJ Scan Utility Features Scanning Easily (Auto Scan) Scanning Documents and Photos Creating/Editing PDF Files Setting Passwords for PDF Files Editing Password-Protected PDF Files...
IJ Scan Utility Features Use IJ Scan Utility to scan and save documents, photos, or other items at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon. Important • Available functions, the displayed items, and available settings vary depending on your model. Multiple Scanning Modes Auto allows for one click scanning with default settings for various items.
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Note • To set the applications to integrate with, see Settings Dialog Box.
Scanning Easily (Auto Scan) Auto Scan allows for automatic detection of the type of the item placed on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Important • This function is not supported depending on your model. • The following types of items may not be scanned correctly. In that case, adjust the cropping frames •...
Scanning Documents and Photos Scan items placed on the platen with settings suitable for documents or photos. Save documents in formats such as PDF and JPEG, and photos in formats such as JPEG and TIFF. 1. Place the item on the platen. Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) 2.
Creating/Editing PDF Files You can create PDF files by scanning items placed on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Add, delete, rearrange pages or make other edits in the created PDF files. Important • You can create or edit up to 100 pages of a PDF file at one time. •...
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6. Add pages as needed. When scanning and adding more items: Place items, and then click (Scan) on the Toolbar. When adding existing images or PDF files: Click (Add Page) on the Toolbar. After the Open dialog box appears, select the image(s) or PDF file(s) you want to add, and then click Open.
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Save in Set the folder in which to save PDF files. To change the folder, click Browse..., and then specify the destination folder. Save to a subfolder with current date Select this checkbox to create a current date folder in the folder specified in Save in and save created or edited PDF files in it.
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Detect the orientation of text original and rotate image Select this checkbox to detect the page orientation based on the text in images and automatically rotate the images to the correct orientation for creating PDF files. Important • This function is available only for images (text documents) containing languages that can be selected from Document Language in the Settings (General Settings) dialog box of IJ Scan Utility.
Scanning Using Application Software (ScanGear) What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning in Basic Mode ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens General Notes (Scanner Driver) Important • Available functions and settings vary depending on your scanner or printer.
What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents. Use the software to specify the output size, image corrections, and other settings. ScanGear can be started from IJ Scan Utility or applications that are compatible with the standard TWAIN interface.
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Advanced Mode Use the Advanced Mode tab to scan by specifying the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, and other settings.
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning. Start ScanGear from IJ Scan Utility or other applications. Note • If you have more than one scanner or have a network compatible model and changed the connection from USB connection to network connection, set up the network environment.
Scanning in Basic Mode Use the Basic Mode tab to scan easily by following these simple on-screen steps. To scan multiple documents at one time from the Platen, see Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver). When scanning from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder), preview is not available. Important •...
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Important • Some applications do not support continuous scanning from the ADF. For details, see the application's manual. Note • To scan magazines containing many color photos, select Magazine (Color). 3. Click Preview. Preview image appears in the Preview area. Important •...
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7. Set Image corrections as needed. 8. Click Scan. Scanning starts. Note • Click (Information) to display a dialog box showing the document type and other details of the current scan settings. • How ScanGear behaves after scanning is complete can be set from Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning on the Scan tab of the Preferences dialog box.
Basic Mode Tab Use the Basic Mode tab to scan easily by following these simple on-screen steps. This section describes the settings and functions available on the Basic Mode tab. (1) Settings and Operation Buttons (2) Toolbar (3) Preview Area Note •...
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Document (Color) ADF Duplex (only for models supporting ADF duplex scanning) Scan both sides of documents from the ADF in color. Document (Grayscale) ADF Duplex (only for models supporting ADF duplex scanning) Scan both sides of documents from the ADF in black and white. Important •...
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"OCR software" is software that converts text scanned as an image into text data that can be edited in word processors and other programs. Output Size Select an output size. Output size options vary by the item selected in Destination. Flexible Adjust the cropping frames (scan areas) freely.
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Deleting: Select the output size you want to delete in Output Size List, and then click Delete. Click Save to save the items listed in Output Size List. Important • Predefined output sizes such as A4 and 1024 x 768 pixels cannot be deleted. Note •...
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Correct gutter shadow Corrects shadows that appear between pages when scanning open booklets. Important • Be sure to see Gutter Shadow Correction for precautions and other information on using this function. Color Pattern... Adjust the image's overall color. Correct colors that have faded due to colorcast or other reasons and reproduce natural colors while previewing color changes.
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• 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. • The image returns to its original state when you preview again. (Auto Crop) Displays and adjusts the cropping frame automatically to the size of the document displayed in the Preview area.
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When (Thumbnail) is displayed on Toolbar: Cropping frames are specified according to the document size, and thumbnails of scanned images appear. Only the images with the checkbox selected will be scanned. Note • When multiple images are previewed, different outlines indicate different selection status. •...
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Note • Create cropping frame(s) on the displayed image. In thumbnail view, one cropping frame can be • created per image. In whole image view, multiple cropping frames can be created. Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear) Related Topic Scanning in Basic Mode...
Advanced Mode Tab This mode allows you to make advanced scan settings such as the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, and color tone. This section describes the settings and functions available on the Advanced Mode tab. (1) Settings and Operation Buttons (2) Toolbar (3) Preview Area Important...
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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 the settings displayed in Favorite Settings List.
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Note • Zoom rescans the document and displays high-resolution image in Preview. • (Enlarge/Reduce) on the Toolbar zooms in on the preview image quickly. However, the resolution of the displayed image will be low. Preview Performs a trial scan. Scan Starts scanning.
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In thumbnail view: In whole image view: (Thumbnail) / (Whole Image) Switches the view in the Preview area. (3) Preview Area (Clear) Deletes the preview image from the Preview area. It also resets the Toolbar and color adjustment settings. (Crop) Allows you to specify the scan area by dragging the mouse.
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(Uncheck All Frames) Available when two or more frames are displayed. Deselects the checkboxes of the images in thumbnail view. (Select All Frames) Available when two or more frames are displayed. Selects the images in thumbnail view and outlines them in blue. (Select All Cropping Frames) Available when two or more cropping frames are specified.
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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.
General Notes (Scanner Driver) ScanGear (scanner driver) is subject to the following restrictions. Keep these points in mind when using it. Scanner Driver Restrictions • When using the NTFS file system, the TWAIN data source may not be invoked. This is because the TWAIN module cannot be written to the winnt folder for security reasons.
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• When scanning Platen size images into Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), click Custom Insert in the Insert Picture from Scanner or Camera screen. Otherwise, images may not be scanned correctly. • When scanning images into Microsoft Office 2007/Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), use Microsoft Clip Organizer.
Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) This section describes how to load originals on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder) for scanning. If items are not placed correctly they may not be scanned correctly. Important • Be sure to observe the following when loading the original on the platen. Failure to observe the •...
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Important • For the portions in which items cannot be scan- ned, see Loading Origi- Important nals. • Large items (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 data format.
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2. Open document tray (A). 3. Slide the document guide (B) all the way out. Note • The location and number of document guides may vary depending on your model. 4. Load document with side to scan facing up in document tray. Insert the document until it stops.
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Note • When scanning duplex documents, place the front sides facing up. They will not be scanned correctly if placed the other way around.
• If the icon is not displayed in the notification area on the desktop, follow the procedure below to • start. Windows 11/Windows 10: From the Start menu, click (All apps >) Canon Utilities > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2. Windows 8.1: Click IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2 on the Start screen.
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Search charm, then search for "IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2". Windows 7: From the Start menu, click All Programs > Canon Utilities > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2 > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2. The icon appears in the notification area on the desktop, and the Scan-from-PC Settings screen appears.
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• If the icon is not displayed in the notification area on the desktop, follow the procedure below to • start. Windows 11/Windows 10: From the Start menu, click (All apps >) Canon Utilities > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2. Windows 8.1: Click IJ Network Scanner Selector EX2 on the Start screen.
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Select the MAC address of your scanner or printer. Note • When multiple scanners are connected via a network, you can select up to three scanners. 5. In the Scan-from-PC Settings screen, click OK. Note • If your scanner or printer does not appear, check the following, click OK to close the screen, then •...
Scanning in macOS Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility Lite) IJ Scan Utility Lite Features Scanning Easily (Auto Scan) Scanning Documents and Photos Scanning Tips Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) Important • Available functions and settings vary depending on your scanner or printer.
Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility Lite) IJ Scan Utility Lite Features Scanning Easily (Auto Scan) Scanning Documents and Photos Important • Available functions and settings vary depending on your scanner or printer.
IJ Scan Utility Lite Features Use IJ Scan Utility Lite to scan and save documents, photos, or other items at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon. Important • The displayed items and available functions vary depending on your scanner or printer. Multiple Scanning Modes Auto allows for one click scanning with default settings for various items.
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Note • To set the applications to integrate with, see Settings Dialog.
Scanning Easily (Auto Scan) Auto Scan allows for automatic detection of the type of the item placed on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder). Important • This function is not supported depending on your model. • • The following types of items may not be scanned correctly. In that case, adjust the cropping frames •...
Scanning Documents and Photos Scan items placed on the platen with settings suitable for documents or photos. Save documents in formats such as PDF and JPEG, and photos in formats such as JPEG and TIFF. 1. Place the item on the platen. Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) 2.
Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer) This section describes how to load originals on the platen or ADF (Auto Document Feeder) for scanning. If items are not placed correctly they may not be scanned correctly. Important • Be sure to observe the following when loading the original on the platen. Failure to observe the •...
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Single item: the diagonally striped area can- not be scanned. Place the item face-down on the platen, with 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen and the item. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned. Important •...
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1. Make sure any original has been removed from platen. 2. Open document tray (A). 3. Slide the document guide (B) all the way out. Note • The location and number of document guides may vary depending on your model. 4.
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Note • When scanning duplex documents, place the front sides facing up. They will not be scanned correctly if placed the other way around. Placing Items (When Using Stand) 1. Place item on platen. 1. Open the document cover. 2. Place the item with the side to scan facing the platen, and then align it with the alignment mark.
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While scanning, hold the document cover gently with your hand to keep it closed. Important • Keep these points in mind when using the scanner in the upright position. Do not subject the scanner to vibration during operation. The correct image results may not be obtained (for example, images may blur).
Faxing Preparing for Faxing Registering Recipients Sending Faxes Using Operation Panel of Sending Faxes from Computer (Windows) Printer Sending Faxes from Computer (macOS) Receiving Faxes Other Useful Fax Functions...
Preparing for Faxing Connect the printer to the telephone line and set up the printer before using the faxing functions. Then specify the basic setting such as sender information, date/time, and daylight saving time. Important • If the Power Disconnects: •...
Connecting Telephone Line The connection method differs depending on your telephone line. • If you connect the printer to wall telephone line directly/If you connect the printer with the xDSL splitter: • Basic Connection (Connecting with General Telephone line) • If you connect the printer to another line such as an xDSL: •...
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Important • Be sure to connect the telephone line before the printer is turned on. • If you connect the telephone line when the printer is turned on, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. Wait for 1 minute then connect the telephone line and power plug. Note •...
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• Connecting to an Internet Telephone • A: Digital Subscriber Line B: xDSL modem (splitter may not be built-in to the modem) C: Broadband router compatible with Internet Telephone D: Computer E: Telephone or answering machine F: WAN (Wide Area Network) port G: LAN (Local Area Network) port H: TEL port I: LINE port...
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Setting Telephone Line Type • Connecting to an ISDN Line • For details on ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) connection and settings, refer to the manuals supplied with your terminal adapter or dial-up router.
Setting Telephone Line Type Before using your printer, 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. Important •...
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Touch tone Select when your telephone line type is tone dialing. Rotary pulse Select when your telephone line type is pulse dialing. Setting the Telephone Line Type Manually in China This section describes the procedure to set the telephone line type manually in China. Check that printer is turned on.
Setting Receive Mode Set the receiving operation (receiving mode). For details on how to set the receive mode: Setting Receive Mode You can select the appropriate mode. For details on the selectable receive mode: About Receive Mode For details on the advanced settings of the receive mode: Advanced Settings of Receive Mode Note •...
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• Refer to • Receiving Faxes for information on receiving faxes or the procedure for each receive mode. 6. If you make the advanced settings, select Yes. If not, select No. Make the advanced settings as necessary. Advanced Settings of Receive Mode About Receive Mode You can select the receive mode suitable for your fax use conditions: whether you use a dedicated line for fax, etc.
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Note • The telephone may not ring when a call incomes even if it is connected to the printer, depending • on the type or settings of the telephone. Advanced Settings of Receive Mode You can specify the advanced settings of each receive mode. •...
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If you select OFF, the printer does not switch from telephone calling to fax reception automatically even if the printer detects the fax signal (CNG signal). Select OFF if you want the printer not to switch automatically during a call. Note •...
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The DRPD: Fax ring pat. screen is displayed. 8. Select the ring pattern that your telephone company assigned to your fax number. Select from Normal ring, Double ring, Short-short-long, or Short-long-short.
Setting Sender Information You can set the sender information such as user information and date/time. About Sender Information Setting Date and Time Setting Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Registering User Information About 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.
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Check that printer is turned on. 2. Select Settings on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 3. Select Device settings. 4. Select Other device settings. 5. Select Date/time settings. 6. Set the date and time. Use the button to move the cursor under the desired position, then use the button to specify the date and time.
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Note • This setting may not be available depending on the country or region. • Check that printer is turned on. 2. Select Settings on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 3. Select Device settings. 4. Select Other device settings. 5.
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Registering User Information This section describes the procedure to register the user information. Note • Before sending a fax, be sure to enter your name and fax/telephone number in Add unit tel. number • and Add unit name on the Fax user settings screen (for US only). Check that printer is turned on.
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2. Use the Numeric buttons to enter the unit name. Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols Note • You can enter the name up to 24 characters, including spaces. •...
Registering Recipients Using Operation Panel of Printer Registering recipients in the printer's directory in advance allows you to dial fax/telephone numbers simply. The following methods to register are available: • Recipient registration • Registering the recipient's fax/telephone number and name allows you to send a fax by selecting a registered recipient in the printer directory.
Registering Fax/Telephone Number of Recipients Before you can use the printer's directory, you need to register the recipients' fax/telephone numbers. Follow the procedure below to register the recipients' fax/telephone numbers. Check that printer is turned on. 2. Select Fax on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 3.
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1. Select a fax/telephone number. The fax/telephone number selected from the outgoing call logs is displayed. 2. Check the fax/telephone number, select Next. The fax/telephone number is registered to the printer and the screen to enter the recipient's name is displayed. •...
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Note • Press the • button twice to enter a pause. • When Telephone line type in Fax user settings under Fax settings is set to Rotary • pulse, you can enter a tone ("T") by pressing the Tone button. 10.
Registering Recipients in Group Dial If you register two or more registered recipients to a group dial, you can send the same document successively to all recipients registered to the group dial. Check that printer is turned on. 2. Select Fax on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 3.
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9. Select Add member. 10. Select the recipients' ID number to be registered in a group dial. 11. Press the Black button or Color button after you register members. Note • To register another group, select an unregistered ID number and operate in the same procedure. •...
Changing Registered Information To change information registered for recipient and group dial, follow the procedure below. Check that printer is turned on. 2. Select Fax on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 3. Select Menu. 4. Select Directory. 5. Select Add directory entry. 6.
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The editing screen is displayed. Change the recipient's fax/telephone number, then select Next. Note • Press the • button twice to enter a pause. • When Telephone line type in Fax user settings under Fax settings is set to Rotary •...
Deleting Registered Information To delete information registered for recipient and group dial, follow the procedure below. Check that printer is turned on. 2. Select Fax on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 3. Select Menu. 4. Select Directory. 5. Select Add directory entry. 6.
Printing List of Registered Destinations You can print a list of the fax/telephone numbers and can keep it near the printer to refer to when dialing. Check that printer is turned on. Load paper. 3. Select Fax on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 4.
Registering Recipients Using Speed Dial Utility2 (Windows) About Speed Dial Utility2 Speed Dial Utility2 is a utility for forwarding the telephone directory registered on the printer to a computer and registering/changing it on the computer. In addition, you can register the telephone directory edited on the computer to the printer.
1. Make sure printer is turned on. 2. Start up Speed Dial Utility2. • For Windows 10, click Start button and select All apps, Canon Utilities, and then Speed Dial Utility2. • For Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, select Speed Dial Utility2 on the Start screen to start Speed Dial Utility2.
Speed Dial Utility2 Dialog box The following items are on the Speed Dial Utility2 dialog box. 1. Printer Name: Selects the printer for editing the telephone directory using Speed Dial Utility2. Behind printer name, printer's MAC address is displayed. Note •...
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Note • By clicking on the item name, you can sort the display order. 5. Edit.../Select All/Delete Edits the item that selected for Setting Item List:, or deletes the item, or selects all the items. When multiple items on the registered information list are selected, you cannot use the Edit... button. 6.
Saving Registered Telephone Directory on Printer to Your Computer Follow the procedure below to save the telephone directory (includes recipients' name, recipients' fax/ telephone number, group dial, user's name, user's fax/telephone number, and rejected numbers) that registered on the printer to the computer. Start up Speed Dial Utility2.
Registering a Fax/telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2 Follow the procedure below to register fax/telephone numbers. Note Before you register fax/telephone numbers using Speed Dial Utility2, make sure that no fax operations are in progress. Start up Speed Dial Utility2. 2.
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1. Enter group name. 2. Select a code you want to add to group dial, and then click Add >>. Note • You can only add the numbers that have already been registered. 6. Click OK. To continue registering fax/telephone numbers or a group dial, repeat steps 4 to 6. •...
Changing a Fax/telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2 Follow the procedure below to change fax/telephone numbers. Note • Before you change fax/telephone numbers using Speed Dial Utility2, make sure that no fax operations are in progress. Start up Speed Dial Utility2. 2.
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2. Add or delete a member to/from group dial. To add a member: Select a code to add to group dial, and then click Add >>. To delete a member: Select a code to delete from group dial, and then click << Delete. 5.
Deleting a Fax/telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2 Follow the procedure below to delete fax/telephone numbers. Note • Before you delete fax/telephone numbers using Speed Dial Utility2, make sure that no fax operations are in progress. Start up Speed Dial Utility2. 2.
Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility2 Follow the procedure below to change the user's name or fax/telephone number. Start up Speed Dial Utility2. 2. Select a printer from Printer Name: list box, and then click Display Printer Settings. 3. Click User Information Setting from Setting Item List:. The user's information is displayed.
Registering/Changing Rejected Number Using Speed Dial Utility2 Follow the procedure below to register, change, or delete rejected numbers. Start up Speed Dial Utility2. 2. Select a printer from Printer Name: list box, and then click Display Printer Settings. 3. Click Rejected Number Setting from Setting Item List:. The list of rejected numbers is displayed.
Registering Telephone Directory Has been Saved on Your Computer to Printer You can load the data of the telephone directory (RSD file, *.rsd) and register it to your printer. The data of the telephone directory (RSD file, *.rsd) that is exported from other printer can be loaded and registered to your printer.
Registering Recipients Using Speed Dial Utility2 (Mac OS) About Speed Dial Utility2 Speed Dial Utility2 is a utility for forwarding the telephone directory registered on the printer to a computer and registering/changing it on the computer. In addition, you can register the telephone directory edited on the computer to the printer.
Speed Dial Utility2 Dialog The following items are on the Speed Dial Utility2 dialog. 1. Printer Name: Selects the printer for editing the telephone directory using Speed Dial Utility2. Behind printer name, printer's MAC address is displayed. Note • For checking printer's MAC address, refer to "Checking Network Information" for your model from Home of the Online Manual.
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Note • By clicking on the item name, you can sort the display order. 5. Edit.../Select All/Delete Edits the item that selected for Setting Item List:, or deletes the item, or selects all the items. When multiple items on the registered information list are selected, you cannot use the Edit... button. 6.
Saving Registered Telephone Directory on Printer to Your Computer Follow the procedure below to save the telephone directory (includes recipients' name, recipients' fax/ telephone number, group dial, user's name, user's fax/telephone number, and rejected numbers) that registered on the printer to the computer. Start up Speed Dial Utility2.
Registering a Fax/telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2 Follow the procedure below to register fax/telephone numbers. Note Before you register fax/telephone numbers using Speed Dial Utility2, make sure that no fax operations are in progress. Start up Speed Dial Utility2. 2.
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Note • You can only add the numbers that have already been registered. 6. 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. • 1.
Changing a Fax/telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2 Follow the procedure below to change fax/telephone numbers. Note • Before you change fax/telephone numbers using Speed Dial Utility2, make sure that no fax operations are in progress. Start up Speed Dial Utility2. 2.
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5. Click OK. To continue changing fax/telephone numbers or group dials, repeat steps 4 and 5. • To save the edited information on the computer. • 1. Click Save to PC..2. Enter file name on displayed screen, and then click Save. •...
Deleting a Fax/telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility2 Follow the procedure below to delete fax/telephone numbers. Note • Before you delete fax/telephone numbers using Speed Dial Utility2, make sure that no fax operations are in progress. Start up Speed Dial Utility2. 2.
Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility2 Follow the procedure below to change the user's name or fax/telephone number. Start up Speed Dial Utility2. 2. Select a printer from Printer Name: list box, and then click Display Printer Settings. 3. Click User Information Setting from Setting Item List:. The user's information is displayed.
Registering/Changing Rejected Number Using Speed Dial Utility2 Follow the procedure below to register, change, or delete rejected numbers. Start up Speed Dial Utility2. 2. Select a printer from Printer Name: list box, and then click Display Printer Settings. 3. Click Rejected Number Setting from Setting Item List:. The list of rejected numbers is displayed.
Registering Telephone Directory Has been Saved on Your Computer to Printer You can load the data of the telephone directory (RSD file, *.rsd) and register it to your printer. The data of the telephone directory (RSD file, *.rsd) that is exported from other printer can be loaded and registered to your printer.
Sending Faxes Using Operation Panel of Printer Sending Faxes by Entering Fax/Telephone Number Basic Resending Faxes (Redialing Busy Number) Setting Items for Sending Faxes...
Sending Faxes by Entering Fax/Telephone Number This section describes dialing and sending faxes directly by entering the fax/telephone numbers. Important • It may be possible that faxes will reach unintended recipients due to the misdialing or incorrect • registration of fax/telephone numbers. When you send important documents, we recommend that you send them after speaking on the telephone.
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The printer starts scanning the document. Important • Color transmission is available only when the recipient's fax device supports color faxing. • • Do not open the document cover until scanning is completed. • 7. Start sending. • If you load the document in the ADF: •...
Resending Faxes (Redialing Busy Number) There are two methods of redialing: Automatic redialing and Manual redialing. • Automatic Redialing • If you send a document and the recipient's line is busy, the printer will redial the number after a specified interval.
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4. Adjust the scan contrast and resolution as necessary. Setting Items for Sending Faxes 5. Select Menu. 6. Select Redial. 7. Select the recipient's number to redial. 8. Press the Black button or the Color button. Important • Color transmission is available only when the recipient's fax device supports color faxing. •...
Setting Items for Sending Faxes The scanning image resolution and scanning contrast during fax transmission can be set when you select Fax TX settings from Menu of a Fax standby screen. Scan contrast Select Lower, Standard, or Higher. Scan resolution •...
Sending Faxes from Computer (Windows) Sending a FAX (Fax Driver) Basic Creating an Address Book (Fax Driver) Edit or Remove a Recipient from an Address Book (Fax Driver) Search for a Recipient in an Address Book (Fax Driver) Cannot Send Faxes from Computer How to Open the Setting Screen of the Fax Driver General Notes (Fax Driver)
2. Open the document you want to fax with an application (such as Notepad), and then click the Print command. (The command is Print... on the File menu.) 3. In Select Printer or Name in the Print dialog box, select Canon XXX series FAX (where "XXX" is the model name).
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6. Select a recipient from Recipient Name in the Select Recipient from Address Book dialog box, then click Set as Recipient. The selected recipient is reflected in Recipient in the Send Fax dialog box. Important • You cannot specify a recipient if there is no recipient registered in the address book. Register the •...
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For details on valid characters, see "General Notes (Fax Driver)." You can send faxes even if only the Fax Number is entered. You can register the recipient you entered to the address book by clicking Add to Address Book..For details on how to register recipients in the address book, see "Creating an Address Book (Fax Driver)."...
Creating an Address Book (Fax Driver) By using the address book, you can send a fax by simply specifying a recipient from it. You can register the recipient's name, fax number and other information in the address book. Registering a recipient (WAB contact) in the address book You can register an individual recipient (Contact) in the address book.
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4. Select Contact in the New Entry dialog box, then click OK. Note • For faxing, you can only specify the Contact (one recipient). You cannot specify a Distribution List. 5. On Name and E-mail tab of Properties dialog box, enter First and Last. The recipient's name will be printed at the top of the fax received by the recipient.
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6. Enter the fax number on the Home or Work tab, then click OK. An individual recipient (Contact) is registered in the address book. Note • You can also register a recipient by clicking the Add to Address Book... button on the Send •...
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Advanced settings, then click OK. 3. From the Start menu, select XXXX (user name), then double-click AppData > Roaming > Canon > MP5 to open the folder. 4. Double-click the ".wab" file. The address book will be reflected in Windows Vista automatically.
Edit or Remove a Recipient from an Address Book (Fax Driver) You can change the recipients' names, fax numbers and other information, or delete recipients registered in the address book. Editing Recipients in an address book Open the print settings dialog box of the fax driver. 2.
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Removing Recipients from an address book Open the print settings dialog box of the fax driver. 2. Click Address Book... in the displayed dialog box. 3. Select the recipient you want to delete from the Address Book dialog box, then click Delete.
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4. When a confirmation message is displayed, click Yes.
1. Open the document you want to fax with an application (such as Notepad), and then click the Print command. (The command is Print... on the File menu.) 2. In Select Printer or Name in the Print dialog box, select Canon XXX series FAX (where "XXX" is the model name).
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5. Enter the name of the recipient you want to search for in Search by Recipient in the Select Recipient from Address Book dialog box. If the entered name is found, the recipient will be displayed in the contact list with its name selected. While the name is selected, click Set as Recipient to enter it as the recipient.
Cannot Send Faxes from Computer Is the power turned on? Check 1 You cannot send faxes if the power is turned off. Press the ON button to turn the power on. If you disconnected the power cord without turning off the power (one of the buttons on the operation panel is lit), reconnecting it turns on the power.
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Note • For details on how to change the recipients registered in the address book, see "Edit or Remove a Recipient from an Address Book (Fax Driver)." Does an error occur during transmission? Check 6 Check if a message is displayed in the computer screen. If displayed, check the message, then resolve the error.
• 1. Select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon XXX series icon or Canon XXX series FAX icon and select Printing Preferences, then Canon XXX series FAX. (Where "XXX" is the model name.)
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• Windows Vista: • 1. Select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon XXX series FAX icon (where "XXX" is the model name) and select Properties.
• The fax driver does not work correctly if you uncheck the Enable printer pooling option on the Ports • tab of the Canon XXX series FAX Properties dialog box (where "XXX" is the model name). Check that the option is checked.
Sending Faxes Using AirPrint You can send faxes from a printer using AirPrint. To send faxes, add your printer to your computer. Checking Environment First, check your environment. • AirPrint operation environment • A computer running Mac OS. Note • For supported operating system versions, click Home to return to the top page of the Online Manual for your model and search for "Specifications."...
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To open the Print dialog, you typically select Print... from the File menu of your application software. 4. Select Canon XXX series - Fax (where "XXX" is the model name) from Printer list. 5. Specify fax paper settings as needed.
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If you specify a dialing prefix, enter the code in Dialing Prefix and specify the cover page settings as needed. 7. Click Fax. The number is dialed automatically and the fax is sent. Note • To cancel sending the fax, press the printer's Stop button. Automatic Redialing If the fax could not be sent (for example, when the recipient was busy), the number is redialed automatically according to the automatic redialing setting of the printer.
General Notes (Fax Transmission Using AirPrint) Sending faxes is subject to the following restrictions. • Enter the characters in To and Dialing Prefix so that the total number of characters is within 40 characters. • You can use the following characters for To: •...
Receiving Faxes This section describes the preparation necessary for receiving a fax and how to receive a fax. Preparing for Receiving a Fax Prepare for receiving a fax according to the following procedure. Check that printer is turned on. 2. Select Fax on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel The Fax standby screen is displayed.
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Receiving a Fax Depending on the selected receive mode, the receive operation varies. Note • For details on the receive mode: • Setting Receive Mode • You can specify the advanced settings of each receive mode. • For details on the advanced settings of the receive mode: Advanced Settings of Receive Mode •...
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• If you have subscribed to Duplex Ringing service in Hong Kong, the telephone will ring a • specified number of times when there is an incoming call with a fax distinctive ring pattern. Then, the printer will switch to fax reception automatically without the handset being picked up. The number of times to ring the telephone until switching to fax reception can be changed.
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When Fax only mode is selected: • When the call is a fax: • The printer will receive the fax automatically. Note • If a telephone is connected to the printer, the telephone will ring when a call incomes. • •...
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Note • To use this feature, you need to subscribe to a compatible service provided by your telephone • company. • For DRPD • You need to select the appropriate ring pattern on the printer. Setting the DRPD Ring Pattern (US and Canada only) •...
Changing Paper Settings This printer prints received faxes to paper loaded in the printer 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. Important •...
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Page size Select the page size. Note • Some of page sizes are not available depending on the country or region. • Media type The paper type is set to Plain paper.
Memory Reception The printer prints the received fax automatically by default. And furthermore, the printer stores the received fax in its memory. When the faxes are stored in the printer's memory, the FAX Memory lamp is lit or flashes. In the following conditions, the received fax is not printed automatically, only is stored in the printer's memory.
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• If the printer's memory becomes full during memory reception, only pages which already have been • received are stored in the memory. Print the received faxes stored in the printer's memory, and then delete them from the printer's memory and have the sender resend the faxes. Document Stored in Printer's Memory •...
Document Stored in Printer's Memory The faxes will be stored in the printer's memory automatically when they are received. However, printer's memory has an upper limit on the number of faxes or subjects it can contain. When the printer's memory is full, faxes stored latest will overwrite those stored earliest.
Printing Document in Printer's Memory You can print a specified document in the printer's memory or print all the received documents in its memory at a time. When printing a specified document, you specify it by its transaction number. If you do not know the transaction number for your target document, print the list of documents (MEMORY LIST) first.
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1. Select the document you want to print. 2. Select whether to print only the first page of the document. • If you select Yes: • Only the first page of the document will be printed. The document is still stored in the printer's memory. •...
Deleting Document in Printer's Memory You can delete a specified document in the printer's memory or delete all the documents in its memory at a time. Note • When deleting a specified document, you specify it by its transaction number (TX/RX number). If you •...
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Delete all documents in memory If you select this menu, the confirmation screen is displayed. You can delete all the documents in the printer's memory. If you select Yes, all the documents in the printer's memory will be deleted.
Frequently Asked Questions Top 6 > Loading Paper Network Connection Setup Guide > List of Support Codes for Printer Errors > Network Communication Problems > Ink Does Not Come Out > Cannot Send a Fax Search by Category Error List of Support Codes for Printer Errors When Error Occurred Message Is Displayed "1000"...
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Printing What to Do When Paper Is Jammed Printer Does Not Print Printout (Copy) Results Are Unsatisfactory Blurry or Fuzzy Inaccurate or Bleeding Colors Lines Are Misaligned/Distorted Scan Scanning Problems (Windows) Scanner Does Not Work (Windows) ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start (Windows) IJ Scan Utility Error Messages (Windows) ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Error Messages (Windows)
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Other Searching Printer by IP Address or Host Name During Setup Failed to MP Drivers (Printer Driver) Installation (Windows) Updating MP Drivers (Printer Driver) in Network Environment (Windows) Replace Ink in Print Head Refilling Ink Tanks Repairing Your Printer Questions not Listed Above Error Cannot Use Previous Applications Network...
Network FAQ Here are frequently asked questions on network. Select a connection method you are using, or you want to use. Wi-Fi Wireless Direct Wi-Fi Cannot Find Printer Cannot Find Printer on Network (Windows/macOS) Cannot Proceed Beyond Printer Connection Screen (Cannot Find Printer Connected via USB) Searching Printer by IP Address or Host Name During Setup Detect Same Printer Name Switching Printer's Connection to Network or Devices...
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Cannot Print (Scan) from Smartphone/Tablet Downloading Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY Problems while Using Printer Message Appears on Computer During Setup Cannot Find Printer on Network (Windows/macOS) Wireless Direct Cannot Print or Connect Solve Network Troubles with The Printer's Diagnostic Functions Cannot Find Printer on Network...
Cannot Find Printer on Network (Windows/macOS) Cannot Find Printer on Network Cannot Proceed Beyond Printer Connection Screen (Cannot Find Printer Connected via USB) Searching Printer by IP Address or Host Name During Setup...
Cannot Find Printer on Network In the following cases, set up the printer again. • When you buy a new computer or wireless router • • When you change the settings on your wireless router • • When the connection method (Wi-Fi / USB) of the printer is changed •...
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It may take a while for the network device to become ready for use once they are turned on. Proceed once the network device such as router is ready for use. 2. Check if printer is turned on If printer is not turned on, turn on the power. If the printer is on, turn it off and on again. Proceed once you complete checking the power status above.
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(Wi-Fi not connect) icon is displayed. (Wi-Fi not connect) icon indicates that the wireless router and the printer are not connected. Check the setting of printer. Reconsider the location of the wireless router and the printer in the next check. If Easy wireless connect button (Easy wireless connect) is on.
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If your security software's firewall is on, a message may appear warning you that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If this warning message appears, set security software to always allow access. If you are using any programs that switch between network environments, check their settings. Some programs use a firewall by default.
Cannot Proceed Beyond Printer Connection Screen (Cannot Find Printer Connected via USB) If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, check the following. Make sure USB cable is securely plugged in to printer and computer. Check1 Connect the printer and the computer using a USB cable as the illustration below. The USB port is located at the back of the printer.
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2. Turn off printer. 3. Restart computer. After restarting, install the latest MP Drivers (Printer Driver) downloaded in step 1. Important • When installing the MP Drivers (Printer Driver), make sure you select the correct printer name. • • For Windows: •...
Network Key (Password) Unknown Use the Wi-Fi Connection Assistant to diagnose and repair network status. Select the link below to download Wi-Fi Connection Assistant and install it. Checking Printer Connection Status Using Wi-Fi Connection Assistant See below for starting up Wi-Fi Connection Assistant •...
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Either TKIP (basic encryption) or AES (secure encryption) is selected automatically as the dynamic encryption method. For details, see If WPA/WPA2 Details Screen Appears. Note • This printer supports the following. WPA-PSK (WPA-Personal) WPA2-PSK (WPA2-Personal) WPA3-SAE (WPA3-Personal) • Some printers support IEEE802.1X/EAP (WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise). To configure •...
Printer Cannot Be Used After Replacing Wireless Router or Changed Router Settings When you replace a wireless router, redo the network setup for the printer according to the replaced one. Refer to Setup Guide to setup. Note • Wi-Fi Connection Assistant allows you to diagnose and repair the network status. •...
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If using WPA/WPA2/WPA3 key or a password, make sure encryption key for Check3 computer, network device, and printer matches key set for wireless router. The length or format of the Wi-Fi password and authentication method must be identical among the wireless router, the printer, and your computer.
Printer Settings/Smartphone/Tablet Troubles for Network Solve Network Troubles with The Printer's Diagnostic Functions Checking Network Information of Printer Checking Status Code Printing Network Settings Restoring Printer's LAN Settings to Defaults Default Network Settings Connecting with Wireless Direct...
Solve Network Troubles with The Printer's Diagnostic Functions • If the printer and wireless router are connected or the printer and computer are connected by • USB cable but you cannot print: Change to Offline (Windows) • In other cases than above: •...
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Check that security software's firewall is off. Check1 A message may appear warning you that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If this warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access. Quit the security software and make sure that the printer is recognized and ready to use. If so, the cause is the firewall setting.
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Is printer set to obtain an IP address automatically, or is wireless router Check1 requesting manual addressing? Refer to the wireless router's manual to enable DHCP (auto-acquisition) settings on the wireless router or to set a valid IP address on the printer. When you set printer's IP address manually, correct IP address may not be Check2 set.
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The wireless router settings may be limiting the number of devices that can be connected at the same time. Remove or relax the restrictions. To check the settings of the wireless router, refer to the instruction manual provided with it or contact its manufacturer.
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If you want to connect additional devices to the printer, unplug any devices that are not in use before adding them. The noise level is high and does not differ from the signal level due to various devices other than the printer.
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For macOS: Starting Up Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Cannot Connect to Printer through Wireless Direct Check power status of printer and other devices (e.g. computer/smartphone/ Check1 tablet). Turn on the printer or devices. If the power is already turned on, cycle the power switch. Check settings of your device (e.g.
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• Display on the LCD. • LAN settings • Print the network settings. • Printing Network Settings Check that printer is not placed too far away from device. Check6 If the distance between the printer and the device is too far, wireless communication becomes poor. Place the printer and the device close to each other.
Printing Network Settings For Windows, you can check the network setting information on the computer screen. Canon Wi-Fi Connection Assistant Screen Checking Computer IP Address or MAC Address To check the IP Address or MAC address of your computer, follow the instructions below.
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Checking Communication Between the Computer, the Printer, and the Wireless Router Perform a ping test to check if communication is taking place. • For Windows: • 1. Select Command Prompt from Start. 2. Type the ping command and press Enter. The ping command is as follows: ping XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX "XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX"...
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Checking Network Setting Information To check the printer's network settings information, display it using the operation panel of the printer or print it out. Display on the LCD. LAN settings Print the network settings. Printing Network Settings...
Printing Network Settings Use the operation panel to print the printer's current network settings. Important • The network settings printout contains important information about your network. Handle it with care. • 1. Check that printer is turned on. Load three or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper. 3.
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Result Codes Result codes XXXXXXXX Result Code Details Result code details Solve Network Troubles with The Printer's Diagnostic Functions to check details on the diagnostic result and re- sult codes. Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Enable/Disable Infrastructure Infrastructure Enable/Disable 3-2-1 Signal Strength Signal strength 0 to 100 [%] 3-2-2...
Restoring Printer's LAN Settings to Defaults Important • Initialization erases all network settings on the printer, making printing/scanning operation from a • computer over a network impossible. To use the printer over a network again after restoring it to the factory defaults, refer to Setup Guide and redo setup.
Set printer name* XXXXXXXXXXXX Enable/disable IPv6 Enable Enable/disable WSD Enable Timeout setting (WSD) 15 min. Enable/disable Bonjour Enable Bonjour service name Canon G4070 series LPR protocol setting Enable RAW protocol Enable LLMNR Enable Wi-Fi DRX setting Enable 2.4GHz/5GHz Switch 2.4GHz ("XX"...
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Password YYYYYYYYYY *2 Security method WPA2-PSK (AES) Confirm connection request Displayed *1 "ab" is specified at random and "XX" represents last two digits of printer's MAC address. (The value is specified when the printer is turned on for the first time.) *2 The password is specified automatically when the printer is turned on for the first time.
Connecting with Wireless Direct You can connect devices (e.g. computer, smartphone, or tablet) to the printer by two methods below. • Wireless connection (connecting devices via a wireless router) • • Direct wireless connection (connecting devices directly without a wireless router) •...
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1. Select QR code and press the OK button. 2. Scan the displayed QR code with the iPhone/iPad standard camera app. The iPhone/iPad is connected to the printer. Note • If the QR code cannot be read, press the Back button and connect the printer from •...
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Make sure the name on the LCD is the same as that of your wireless communication device and select Yes. You can print from your smartphone or tablet by installing Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY. Download it from App Store and Google Play.
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1. Select Auto update and press OK button. 2. Select Yes and press OK button. You can check the updated setting. Note • When displaying the setting information, a screen appears asking whether to display • the password at the same time. To display the password, select ON. To not display the password, select OFF.
Cannot Print (Scan) from Smartphone/Tablet If you cannot Print (Scan) from your smartphone/tablet, it is possible that your smartphone/tablet cannot communicate with the printer. Check the cause of your problem according to the connection method. Cannot Communicate with Printer via Wi-Fi Cannot Communicate with Printer while It Is in Wireless Direct Note •...
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To check the current network settings of the printer, display it using the operation panel of the printer or print it out. ◦ Display on the LCD. ◦ LAN settings ◦ Print the network settings. ◦ Printing Network Settings Note •...
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Cannot Communicate with Printer while It Is in Wireless Direct If your smartphone/tablet cannot communicate with the printer in the Wireless Direct, check the following. Check power status of printer and device (e.g. smartphone/tablet). Check1 Turn on the printer or your device. If the power is already turned on, cycle the power switch.
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If the distance between the printer and devices is too far, wireless communication becomes poor. Place the printer and devices close to each other. Check that 5 devices are already connected. Check7 Wireless Direct does not allow more than 5 devices to be connected. Note •...
Printing Problems Printer Does Not Print Printer Does Not Pick Up or Feed the Paper/"No Paper" Error Printout (Copy) Results Are Unsatisfactory Change to Offline (Windows)
Printer Does Not Print Make sure printer is turned on. Check1 If not, make sure the printer is securely plugged in and press ON button to turn on. The ON lamp flashes while the printer is initializing. Wait until the ON lamp stops flashing and remains lit. Note •...
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• For Windows: • Make sure "Canon XXX series" (where "XXX" is your printer's name) is selected in the Print dialog box. Note • If multiple printers are registered to your computer, set your printer as default printer to make the one •...
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• After printing is completed, select Off for Prevention of Print Data Loss. • If printing from your computer, restart the computer. Check7 Restart the computer and try printing again. Important • For Windows: • To restart your computer, choose Restart instead of Shut down.
Printer Does Not Pick Up or Feed the Paper/"No Paper" Error Make sure paper is loaded in the rear tray. Check1 Loading Paper When loading paper, consider the following. Check2 • When loading two or more sheets of paper, align the edges of the sheets before loading the paper. •...
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3. Remove foreign object by hand with paper inserted. Put your hand between the paper you inserted and the rear tray to remove the foreign object. 4. Remove the folded paper inserted in step 2. Important • Do not tilt the printer or do not it upside down. Doing so may cause the ink to leak. •...
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Note • Cleaning the paper feed roller abrades it, so do this only when necessary. • If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
Check the settings on your PictBridge (Wi-Fi) compliant device or the operation panel. PictBridge (Wi-Fi) Print Settings PictBridge settings • Printing from your smartphone/tablet using Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY • Check the settings on Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY. Print Photos from Your Smartphone Make sure appropriate print quality is selected (see list above).
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Note • When printing from a PictBridge (Wi-Fi) compliant device, set the print quality setting using the operation • panel. This setting cannot be made on the PictBridge (Wi-Fi) compliant device. If problem is not resolved, click on illustration that corresponds to problem. Check3 Ink Does Not Come Blurry or Fuzzy...
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Images Incomplete/ Lines Incomplete or Back of Paper Is Uneven Colors Cannot Complete Missing (Windows) Smudged Printing Streaked Colors Note • Depending on the specifications of the printer you are using, some of the features described (scanner/ • copy, etc.) may not apply. For details about the functions of your printer, see Specifications.
Ink Does Not Come Out/Blurry or Fuzzy/Inaccurate or Bleeding Colors/Streaks Ink Does Not Come Out Blurry or Fuzzy Inaccurate or Bleeding Streaks Colors Note • If printouts are blank, black does not print, is faint, or has a blue or red tint, refer to this web page. •...
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Cleaning the Print Head • From the computer • ◦ For Windows: ◦ Clean the print head ◦ For macOS: ◦ Clean the print head If it still does not improve, go to the next step. Clean the print head again. Step3 After cleaning the print head again, print the nozzle check pattern and check the result.
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Is copy source a printed paper by printer? Check6 If you use a printout done by this printer as the original, print quality may be reduced depending on the condition of the original. Print from the printer directly, or reprint from the computer if you can reprint from it. If the ink still does not come out.
Lines Are Misaligned/Distorted Note • For the case of misaligned or distortion, refer to this web page. • Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Printout (Copy) Results Are Unsatisfactory Perform print head alignment. Check2 If printed lines are misaligned/distorted or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
Make sure you are using the right paper for what you are printing. To print data with high color saturation such as photographs or images with dark colors, we recommend that you use Photo Paper Plus Glossy II or other Canon specialty paper.
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1. Roll up paper in opposite direction to paper curl as shown below. 2. Check that paper is now flat. We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Note • Depending on paper type, the paper may smudge or may not feed properly even if it is not curled inward. •...
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Check9 This allows the printed surface to dry, preventing smudges and scratches. • For Windows: • Set the waiting time using Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. Changing the Printer Operation Mode • For macOS: • Set the waiting time using Remote UI.
Vertical Line Next to Image Is loaded paper size correct? Check If the loaded paper is larger than the size you specified, vertical lines (A) may appear in the left margin or the both margins. Set the paper size to match the loaded paper. Printout (Copy) Results Are Unsatisfactory Note •...
Images Incomplete/Cannot Complete Printing If the printing of photos, images, stops in the middle of printing and cannot be printed to the end, check the following items. Select setting not to compress printing data. (Windows) Check1 If you select the setting not to compress the printing data with an application software you are using, the printing result may be improved.
Lines Incomplete or Missing (Windows) Are you using Page Layout Printing or Binding Margin function? Check1 When the Page Layout Printing or Binding margin function is in use, thin lines may not be printed. Try thickening the lines in the document. Are you trying to print a large data file? (Windows) Check2 If you are trying to print a large data file, printing may not be performed properly due to missing print data.
Back of Paper Is Smudged Check paper and print quality settings. Check1 Printout (Copy) Results Are Unsatisfactory Perform bottom plate cleaning to clean inside of printer. Check2 Cleaning Inside the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Note • During borderless printing, duplex printing, or too much printing, ink may stain the inside of the printer. •...
Uneven or Streaked Colors Increase print quality and try printing again. Check1 Increasing the print quality using the operation panel or the printer driver may improve the print result. Perform print head alignment. Check2 Aligning the Print Head...
• If the printer selection screen is displayed, select the appropriate printer. • 2. Click View Printer Status on the lower left of the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool. The viewing Printer Status screen is displayed. 3. Click Display Print Queue of the viewing printer status screen.
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Confirm that the offline mode has been disabled. If the printer is still offline, proceed to the next step. 5. For Wi-Fi connections, use Wi-Fi Connection Assistant to change settings. Diagnose and repair the network connections using Wi-Fi Connection Assistant. Download Wi-Fi Connection Assistant from the below page, and install it on your computer.
Scanner Does Not Work Make sure that your scanner or printer is turned on. Check 1 Check for any printererrors. Check 2 For messages, see When Error Occurred. Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer. Check 3 If the USB cable is connected to a USB hub, remove it from the USB hub and Check 4...
ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Make sure MP Drivers is installed. Check 1 If not installed, install MP Drivers from the Setup CD-ROM or our website. Select your scanner or printer on the application's menu. Check 2 Important • If your scanner or printer name is displayed multiple times, select the one that does not include WIA. Note •...
Scanner Does Not Work Check that your scanner or printer is turned on. Check 1 Check for any printer errors. Check 2 For messages, see When Error Occurred. With network connection, check the connection status and reconnect as Check 3 needed.
Scanner Driver Does Not Start Make sure the application software supports AirPrint. Check 1 Select your scanner or printer on the application's menu. Check 2 Note • The operation may differ depending on the application. Scan and save images with IJ Scan Utility Lite and open the files in your Check 3 application.
Problems Sending Faxes Cannot Send a Fax Errors Often Occur When Send a Fax Cannot Perform Sequential Broadcasting by Redialing, or Cannot Dial by Entering Numbers...
Cannot Send a Fax Cannot send a fax to all destinations Cannot send a fax to a specific destination Cannot send a fax to any destination If you cannot send a fax, check the following items. Check that the telephone line is connected correctly. Check1 •...
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Remove the document, and then reload it on the platen or in the ADF. Loading Originals Does a printer error occur? Check7 If an error message is displayed on the LCD, check the cause. For messages, refer to Message Is Displayed.
Errors Often Occur When Send a Fax Check telephone line condition or connection. Check If errors occur frequently when using an Internet telephone, it is possible that they can be reduced by selecting Reduce for Error reduction (VoIP) on Advanced fax settings under Fax settings. For details, see Error reduction (VoIP).
Problems Receiving Faxes/Cannot Print a Fax Cannot Print a Fax/"Fax received. Saved in memory." Appears Printer Does Not Switch Automatically Between Voice and Fax Calls Cannot Receive a Fax/Cannot Receive a Color Fax Errors Often Occur When Received a Fax...
Cannot Print a Fax/"Fax received. Saved in memory." Appears Is a different size of paper from that specified by Page size in Fax paper Check1 settings loaded? If a different size of paper from that specified by Page size is loaded for printing faxes, the received faxes will not be printed and will be stored in the printer's memory (Memory Reception).
Cannot Dial Is telephone line cable connected correctly? Check1 Check that the telephone line cable is connected correctly. Connecting Telephone Line Is telephone line type of printer or external device set correctly? Check2 Check the telephone line type setting and change it as necessary. Setting Telephone Line Type...
Telephone Disconnects During a Call Is telephone line cable or telephone (or a peripheral device such as an external Check telephone, an answering device, or a computer modem) connected correctly? Check that the telephone line cable and the telephone (or a peripheral device such as an external telephone, an answering device, or a computer modem) are connected correctly.
Poor Quality Fax Received Check scan settings of sender's fax device. Check1 Ask the sender to adjust the scan settings of the fax device. Is ECM RX set to OFF? Check2 Select ON for ECM RX in Adv. communication settings in Advanced fax settings under Fax settings. If ECM RX is enabled, the sender's fax device resends the fax after correcting errors automatically.
Mechanical Problems Printer Does Not Turn On Printer Turns Off Unexpectedly or Repeatedly USB Connection Problems Switching Printer's Connection to Network or Devices Wrong Language Appears in LCD...
Make sure power plug is securely connected to printer, and then turn on again. Check2 Unplug printer, leave it for at least 2 minutes, and then plug it back in and turn Check3 on again. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.
Printer Turns Off Unexpectedly or Repeatedly If printer is set to turn off automatically after a certain time, disable this setting. Check If you have set the printer to turn off automatically after a specified time, the power will shut off by itself once that time has elapsed.
USB Connection Problems If the printer connected to the computer via USB is not recognized, check the following items. USB Connection Not Recognized The following problems may occur even though the USB connection is recognized. • Printing (scanning) is slow. •...
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Check that Enable bidirectional support is selected in Ports sheet of Check3 Printer properties dialog box. (Windows) If not, select it to enable bidirectional support. Opening Printer Driver's Setup Screen USB Connection Does Not Work Properly Check following to make sure your system environment supports Hi-Speed Check USB connection.
Wrong Language Appears in LCD Follow the instructions below to select your language. 1. Press HOME button twice. 2. Press button 4 times on HOME screen and press OK button. LCD and Operation Panel 3. Press button 1 time and press OK button. 4.
Select Settings > Apps. For Windows 8.1 / Windows 7: Select Control Panel > Programs and Features. 2. Check if there is "Canon XXX series Driver" or "Canon XXX series Printer Driver" you want to install in list. "XXX" is the model name.
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Cannot Proceed Beyond Printer Connection Screen (Cannot Find Printer Connected via USB) If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, check the following. Make sure USB cable is securely plugged in to printer and computer. Check1 Connect the printer and the computer using a USB cable as the illustration below. The USB port is located at the back of the printer.
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2. Turn off printer. 3. Restart computer. After restarting, install the latest MP Drivers (Printer Driver) downloaded in step 1. Important • When installing the MP Drivers (Printer Driver), make sure you select the correct printer name. • • For Windows: •...
Download the latest MP Drivers (Printer Driver) in advance. Download the latest MP Drivers (Printer Driver) for your model on the download page of the Canon website. After the download is completed, overwrite and install the new version of the MP Drivers (Printer Driver) according to the specified installation procedure.
Errors and Messages When Error Occurred Message Is Displayed Message for Faxing Is Displayed on Fax Standby Screen Error Message Is Displayed on PictBridge (Wi-Fi) Compliant Device...
When Error Occurred If an error occurs while printing, for example, if the paper runs out or jams, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. For some errors, a support code (error number) is also displayed. Take the appropriate action described in the message. When a Support Code and a Message are displayed on the Computer Screen (Windows): When a Support Code and a Message are displayed on the Printer's...
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For details on how to resolve errors without Support Codes, see Message Is Displayed.
Message Is Displayed This section describes some of the messages. If a message is displayed on the printer's LCD, see below. Message Is Displayed on Printer's LCD If a message is displayed on the computer, see below. Error Regarding Power Cord Being Unplugged Is Displayed (Windows) Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error (Windows) Other Error Messages (Windows) Message Is Displayed on Printer's LCD...
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Unplugging the Printer to unplug the printer correctly. Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error (Windows) If the ON lamp is off, make sure printer is plugged in and turn on. Check 1 The ON lamp flashes while the printer is initializing. Wait until the ON lamp stops flashing and remains lit. Make sure printer is properly connected to computer.
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Other Error Messages (Windows) If an error message is displayed somewhere other than printer status monitor, Check check the following: • "Could not spool successfully due to insufficient disk space" • Delete any unnecessary files to increase the amount of free space on the disk. •...
List of Support Codes for Printer Errors Support codes are displayed on the printer's LCD and your computer screen when errors occur. A "support code" is an error number, and is displayed along with an error message. When an error occurs, check the support code and take the appropriate action in response. Support Codes Displayed on Printer's LCD and Computer Screen •...
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• 9000 to 9ZZZ • 9500 • A000 to ZZZZ • B20B C100 C101 Note • If no support code is displayed but the paper is not fed or output normally, see What to Do If Paper Is Not Fed/Output Normally.
What to Do When Paper Is Jammed If a paper jam occurs during printing (when the support code 1300 is displayed), follow the procedure below. Note • If the paper is not jammed (no support code displayed) but the paper is not fed or output normally, see What to Do If Paper Is Not Fed/Output Normally.
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Removing Jammed Paper inside Printer Removing Jammed Paper through Paper Output Slot 1. Hold jammed paper firmly with both hands and pull it out slowly. Slowly pull out the paper so as not to tear it. Note • If you cannot pull out the paper, turn the printer back on without pulling forcibly. The paper may •...
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Removing Jammed Paper through Feed Slot 1. Hold jammed paper firmly with both hands and pull it out slowly. Slowly pull out the paper so as not to tear it. Note • If the paper cannot be pulled out or is torn, open the scanning unit / cover and remove the •...
Removing Jammed Paper inside Printer Important • The printer cannot be turned off while it is sending or receiving a fax, or when the received fax or the unsent fax is stored in the printer's memory. Make sure that all faxes have been sent and received, press the printer's Stop button to stop printing, and then turn off the printer.
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5. Hold jammed paper firmly with both hands. If the paper is rolled up, pull it out and grasp the edges of the paper. 6. Slowly pull out jammed paper so as not to tear it. Pull out the paper at an angle of about 45 degrees.
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7. Make sure all jammed paper is removed. If the paper tears when you pull out it, a bit of paper may remain in the printer. Check the following and remove any remaining paper. • Any paper left under the print head holder? •...
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What to Do If Paper Is Not Fed/Output Normally and take appropriate Check 1 action. If the measures above do not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
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1000 Cause Possible causes include the following. • There is no paper in the rear tray. • Paper is not loaded in the rear tray properly. • There are any foreign objects in the rear tray. What to Do • After loading the paper in the rear tray correctly, follow the messages displayed on the printer's LCD. •...
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1200 Cause Scanning unit / cover is open. What to Do Close the scanning unit / cover and wait for a while. Make sure to close the scanning unit / cover after refilling ink or other operations.
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1368 Cause Replace Ink in Print Head cannot be performed because the maintenance cartridge is almost full. What to Do To perform Replace Ink in Print Head, first turn off the printer and then replace the maintenance cartridge. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Press the printer's OK button to cancel the error.
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1496 Cause The maintenance cartridge may not be installed properly or may not be compatible with this printer. What to Do Remove the maintenance cartridge, and then reinstall it correctly. Refer to Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge for details on removing and installing the maintenance cartridge.
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If printing is continued when the remaining ink level is below the lower limit line, the printer may consume a certain amount of ink to return to printable status. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble caused by using non- genuine Canon ink.
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1723 Cause The maintenance cartridge is not installed. What to Do Install the maintenance cartridge. Refer to Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge for details on installing the maintenance cartridge.
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1724 Cause The currently installed maintenance cartridge cannot be used. This printer cannot use maintenance cartridges that have been installed in other printers. What to Do Replace with a new maintenance cartridge. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge...
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1725 Cause The maintenance cartridge may not be installed properly or may not be compatible with this printer. What to Do Remove the maintenance cartridge, and then reinstall it correctly. Refer to Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge for details on removing and installing the maintenance cartridge.
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1726 Cause The maintenance cartridge is full. What to Do Turn off the printer and then replace the maintenance cartridge. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Note • The condition of the maintenance cartridge when this error is displayed will depend on where and •...
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1727 Cause The maintenance cartridge is almost full. What to Do The printer will not be able to print with a full maintenance cartridge. Press the printer's OK button to cancel the error and then prepare a new maintenance cartridge. For details on the maintenance cartridge, see Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.
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2114 Cause An incompatible print setting combination has been specified for the paper loaded in the rear tray. Note • To disable notifications for this error, disable the function to detect paper setting mismatch. What to Do To specify the appropriate print settings for the paper loaded in the rear tray and retry printing, follow the steps below.
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4. Check paper information (paper size and media type). The paper information is used in the print settings that you specify when you redo the printing in step After checking the paper information (paper size and media type), select OK with the printer's buttons and press the OK button.
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1. Check print settings, and press printer's OK button. 2. Select Replace paper with printer's buttons and press OK button. 3. Load paper specified in print settings into rear tray. 4. Register paper information (paper size and media type) in printer. Select Change with the printer's buttons and press the OK button, and then register the paper information (paper size and media type) of the paper loaded in the rear tray to the printer correctly.
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Print without changing paper and print settings For example, to continue printing with a mismatch between the paper loaded in the rear tray and the paper information registered in the printer, follow the steps below. Important • The printed result may not be the intended color or size. 1.
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2. Select Feed settings and press OK button. 3. Select Detect paper setting mismatch and press OK button. 4. Select Disable and press OK button.
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An internal part will need replacing soon. What to Do Press the printer's OK button to cancel the error. You cannot replace the internal parts of the printer yourself. Contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair as soon as possible. Important •...
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2900 Cause Scanning print head alignment sheet failed. What to Do Press the printer's OK button to cancel the error and take the corresponding actions below. • Make sure the print head alignment sheet is set in the correct position and orientation on the platen. •...
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2901 Cause Print head alignment pattern has been printed and printer is waiting to scan sheet. What to Do Scan the printed alignment pattern. 1. Load print head alignment sheet on platen. Place the printed side down and align the mark in the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark 2.
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3252 Cause The maintenance cartridge is almost full. What to Do The printer will not be able to print with a full maintenance cartridge. Press the printer's OK button to clear the error message.
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4103 Cause Cannot perform printing with current print settings. What to Do Press the printer's Stop button to cancel printing. Change the print settings specified when printing and retry printing.
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If you soil or scratch this part by touching it with paper or your hand, it could damage the printer. Turn the printer back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important •...
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For details, click here. Important • If the error recurs after replacing the print heads, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.
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Turn off the printer and unplug it. Plug in the printer again and turn it back on. If this does not solve the problem, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair. Important • Do not tilt the printer when moving it since the ink may leak out.