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Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer
Changing the Print Options
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile
Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used
Managing the Printer Power
Reducing the Printer Noise
Changing the Printer Operation Mode
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Online Manual
1
Table of Contents
2
Read Me First
18
How to Print
18
Symbols Used in this Document
19
How to Use the Online Manual
19
Trademarks and Licenses
20
Search Tips
24
Notes on Operation Explanations
26
Useful Functions Available on the Machine
27
Connect Wirelessly with Ease in "Access Point Mode
28
Print Photos Easily Using My Image Garden
29
Download a Variety of Content Materials
31
Print Items with Easy-Photoprint+ (Web Application)
32
Connection Methods Available on the Machine
33
Wireless Connection
33
Usb Connection
34
Connection Without Using a Wireless Router (Windows XP)
35
Restrictions
38
Notice for Web Service Printing
40
Using PIXMA Cloud Link
42
Using PIXMA Cloud Link from Your Smartphone, Tablet, or Computer
43
Before Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center
44
Requirements for Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center Operation
45
Preparations before Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center
46
User Registration
49
Printing Your Printer Registration ID
53
Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center Window
54
Description of the Main Screen
55
If You Are Using a Pc
62
Printing Procedure
70
Using Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center
70
Adding a Printer
74
Adding a PIXMA Cloud Link User
76
If You Cannot Print
81
Troubleshooting Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center
81
Printing with Google Cloud Print
83
Preparations for Printing with Google Cloud Print
84
Printing from Computer or Smartphone with Google Cloud Print
88
Printing from Airprint Compliant Device
90
Printing with Airprint
90
Paper Size
92
Checking the Print Status
92
Deleting a Print Job
93
Checking Printer Information
95
Online Storage Integration Function
97
Print Easily from a Smartphone or Tablet with PIXMA Printing Solutions
98
Printing with Windows RT
99
Overview of the Machine
100
Safety Guide
101
Safety Precautions
102
Choosing a Location
102
Power Supply
102
Regulatory and Safety Information
103
Important Safety Instructions
103
Connection of the Equipment
104
In Case of Equipment Malfunction
105
Rights of the Telephone Company
105
Users in Canada
105
Users in New Zealand
106
Environmental Information
107
Energy Star
108
Paper Types
108
Main Components and Basic Operations
109
Main Components
110
Front View
111
Rear View
113
Inside View
114
Operation Panel
115
About the Power Supply of the Machine
117
Confirming that the Power Is on
118
Turning the Machine on and off
119
Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord
120
Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord
121
LCD and Operation Panel
122
Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols
124
Loading Paper / Originals
126
Loading Paper
127
Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper
128
Loading Envelopes
133
Media Types You Can Use
138
Page Sizes
138
Paper Weight
139
Paper Load Limit
140
Media Types You Cannot Use
142
Printing Area
143
Printing Area
144
Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes
145
Letter, Legal
146
Envelopes
147
Loading Originals
148
Position to Load Originals
149
Loading Originals on the Platen Glass
150
Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)
151
How to Load Originals for each Function
152
Originals You Can Load
154
Platen Glass
154
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
156
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
157
Checking the Ink Status
163
Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine
164
Maintenance
165
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
166
Maintenance Procedure
167
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
169
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
170
Cleaning the Print Head
171
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply
172
Aligning the Print Head
173
Performing Maintenance from a Computer
176
Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer
177
Aligning the Print Head
179
Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer
180
Aligning the Print Head Position Automatically from Your Computer
184
Print Head Alignment
184
Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern
186
Cleaning the Machine
187
Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine
188
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
189
Cleaning the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)
190
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
192
Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
193
Changing the Machine Settings
195
Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer
196
Changing the Print Options
197
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile
198
Deleting Unnecessary Printing Profile
199
Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used
200
Managing the Printer Power
201
Power off
201
Reducing the Printer Noise
203
Changing the Printer Operation Mode
204
Custom Settings
204
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD
206
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD
207
Easy Setup
208
Fax Settings
208
Output Settings
212
LAN Settings
213
Dev. User Settings
215
Firmware Update
217
Cassette Settings
218
Reset Setting
219
About Quiet Setting
220
Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode
221
How to Terminate the Access Point Mode
222
Setting of the Access Point Mode
222
Information about Network Connection
224
Useful Information about Network Connection
225
Default Values Set at Factory (Network)
226
Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable
227
When Detecting the Printers Have the same Name During Setup
228
Connecting to Other Computer with Lan/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN
229
Printing out Network Setting Information
230
About Network Communication
232
Changing and Confirming Network Settings
233
IJ Network Tool
234
Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet
235
Changing the WEP Detailed Settings
237
Changing the WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings
239
Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet
242
Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet
243
Monitoring Wireless Network Status
244
Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine
247
Viewing the Modified Settings
248
Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool
249
Canon IJ Network Tool Screen
250
Canon Ij Network Tool Menus
251
Configuration Screen
254
Wireless LAN Sheet
255
Search Screen
257
WEP Details Screen
259
WPA/WPA2 Details Screen
260
Authentication Type Confirmation Screen
261
Psk:passphrase and Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen
262
Setup Information Confirmation Screen
263
Wired LAN Sheet
264
Admin Password Sheet
265
Network Information Screen
266
Access Control Sheet
267
When Selecting Ip Address
268
Edit Accessible MAC Address Screen/Add Accessible MAC Address Screen
271
Edit Accessible IP Address Screen/Add Accessible IP Address Screen
272
Other Screens of IJ Network Tool
273
Canon IJ Network Tool Screen
274
Status Screen
278
Connection Performance Measurement Screen
279
Maintenance Screen
281
Network Setup of the Card Slot Screen
282
Associate Port Screen
284
Network Information Screen
285
Appendix For Network Communication
286
Using the Card Slot over a Network
287
When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port
289
About Technical Terms
290
Restrictions
296
About Firewall
297
Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality
298
Useful Information about Ink
299
Key Points to Successful Printing
300
Be Sure to Check Paper Settings before Printing
301
Be Sure to Set Cassette Paper Information after Loading Paper
302
Canceling a Print Job
303
Storing Printed Images
304
Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality
305
Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine
306
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images
308
Specifications
309
General Specifications
309
Copy Specifications
310
Scan Specifications
310
Fax Specifications
310
Network Specifications
311
Minimum System Requirements
311
About the Administrator Password
314
List of Function for each Model
315
Printing
318
Printing from a Computer
319
Printing with Application Software that You Are Using (Printer Driver)
320
Printing with Easy Setup
321
Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type)
324
Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size)
325
Various Printing Methods
326
Setting a Page Size and Orientation
327
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order
328
Setting the Stapling Margin
330
Execute Borderless Printing
332
Fit-To-Page Printing
335
Scaled Printing
337
Page Layout Printing
340
Tiling/Poster Printing
342
Printing Only Specific Pages
343
Booklet Printing
345
Duplex Printing
347
Related Topics
348
Stamp/Background Printing
349
Printing a Background
350
Registering a Stamp
352
Changing and Registering some of Stamp Settings
354
Deleting an Unnecessary Stamp
354
Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background
355
Changing and Registering some Background Settings
356
Deleting an Unnecessary Background
357
Setting up Envelope Printing
358
Displaying the Print Results before Printing
360
Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)
361
Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Print History
363
Editing and Printing a Print Document
364
Reprinting from the Print History
365
Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data
366
Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom)
367
Printing a Color Document in Monochrome
369
Specifying Color Correction
370
Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data
372
Color Management
372
Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver
373
Printing with ICC Profiles
375
Adjusting Color Balance
378
Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)
380
Adjusting Brightness
384
Adjusting Intensity
386
Adjusting Contrast
388
Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)
390
Overview of the Printer Driver
394
Canon IJ Printer Driver
395
Printer Driver Types
395
Installing the Printer Driver
395
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window
396
Canon IJ Status Monitor
397
Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer
398
Canon IJ Preview
399
Deleting the Undesired Print Job
400
Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
401
Printer Driver Description
403
Quick Setup Tab Description
404
Main Tab Description
410
Color Adjustment Tab
412
Page Setup Tab Description
416
Stamp Tab
424
Maintenance Tab Description
428
Initial Check Items
430
Canon IJ Preview Description
435
Canon IJ XPS Preview Description
438
Canon IJ Status Monitor Description
446
Updating the MP Drivers
448
Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers
449
Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers
450
Checking the Printer Status
451
Before Installing the MP Drivers
451
Installing the MP Drivers
452
Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine
453
Printing Template Forms such as Lined Paper or Graph Paper
454
Paper Setting for Printing
457
Copying
460
Making Copies
461
Setting Items for Copying
463
Reducing or Enlarging a Copy
465
About Special Copy Menu
466
Copying Two Pages to Fit Onto a Single Page
467
Copying Four Pages to Fit Onto a Single Page
469
Copying Thick Originals such as Books
471
Copying Without Borders
472
Collated Copying
474
Scanning
475
Scanning from a Computer
476
Scanning with IJ Scan Utility
477
What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)
478
Starting IJ Scan Utility
480
Easy Scanning with Auto Scan
481
Scanning Documents
482
Scanning Photos
483
Scanning with Favorite Settings
484
Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch)
485
Scanning Multiple Items at One Time
489
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)
492
Saving after Checking Scan Results
496
Sending Scanned Images Via E-Mail
499
Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR)
502
IJ Scan Utility Screens
505
IJ Scan Utility Main Screen
506
Settings Dialog Box
508
Save Settings Dialog Box
552
Image Stitch Window
555
Scanning with Application Software that You Are Using (Scangear)
559
Advanced Mode
560
What Is Scangear (Scanner Driver)
560
Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scangear (Scanner Driver)
562
Starting Scangear (Scanner Driver)
563
Scanning in Basic Mode
564
Scanning in Advanced Mode
567
Scanning Multiple Documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in Advanced Mode
569
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with Scangear (Scanner Driver)
571
Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with Scangear (Scanner Driver)
575
Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, Etc.)
576
Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern
580
Color Adjustment
580
Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance
582
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
584
Adjusting Histogram
586
Adjusting Tone Curve
590
Setting Threshold
593
Scangear (Scanner Driver) Screens
594
Basic Mode Tab
595
Advanced Mode Tab
602
Input Settings
608
Output Settings
611
Image Settings
614
Color Adjustment Buttons
619
Preferences Dialog Box
622
Scanner Tab
623
Preview Tab
626
Scan Tab
628
Color Settings Tab
629
Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)
631
Adjusting Cropping Frames (Scangear)
634
General Notes (Scanner Driver)
638
Useful Information on Scanning
640
Adjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch Window
641
Resolution
642
Data Formats
644
Color Matching
645
IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Menu and Setting Screen
646
Uninstalling IJ Network Scanner Selector EX
649
Other Scanning Methods
650
Scanning with WIA Driver
651
Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only)
655
Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)
657
Scanning from the Operation Panel of the Machine
660
Forwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the Operation Panel of the Machine
661
Setting Items for Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the Machine
665
Network Scan Settings
667
Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using IJ Scan Utility
671
Faxing
675
Preparing for Faxing
676
Connecting the Telephone Line
677
Setting the Telephone Line Type
680
Setting the Receive Mode
682
Setting the Date and Time
686
Setting the Sender Information
686
Setting up the Machine
676
Sending Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine
690
Sending Faxes by Entering Fax/Telephone Number
691
Automatic Redialing
693
Manual Redialing
693
Resending Faxes (Redialing a Busy Number)
693
Setting Items for Sending Faxes
695
Sending Faxes Using Useful Functions
697
Sending a Fax after Speaking on Telephone
698
Sending a Fax to the Registered Recipient
700
Sending the same Document to Several Recipients (Sequential Broadcasting)
702
Preventing Mistransmission of Faxes
704
Using the on Hook Dial Function
706
Registering Recipients
708
Registering Recipients Using the Operation Panel of the Machine
709
Registering the Fax/Telephone Number of Recipients
710
Registering Recipients in Group Dial
713
Changing Registered Information
715
Deleting Registered Information
717
Printing a List of the Registered Destinations
718
Registering Recipients Using Speed Dial Utility
719
Starting up Speed Dial Utility
720
Speed Dial Utility Dialog Box
721
Saving Registered Information on the Machine to Your Computer
723
Registering a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility
724
Changing a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility
726
Deleting a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility
728
Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility
729
Registering/Changing Rejected Number Using Speed Dial Utility
730
Machine
731
Uninstalling Speed Dial Utility
732
Receiving Faxes
733
Receiving Faxes
734
Receiving a Fax
734
Changing the Paper Settings
738
Memory Reception
740
Receiving Faxes Using Useful Functions
742
Remote Reception
743
Rejecting Fax Reception
744
Using the Caller ID Service to Reject Calls
747
Other Useful Fax Functions
748
Using the Information Services
749
Transmission/Reception of Faxes Using ECM
751
Document Stored in Machine's Memory
752
Printing a Document in Machine's Memory
753
Deleting a Document in Machine's Memory
755
Summary of Reports and Lists
757
Sending Faxes from a Computer
762
Sending a FAX (Fax Driver)
763
Canceling Transmission
765
Creating an Address Book (Fax Driver)
766
Setup When Opening the Address Book for the First Time (Windows XP)
770
How to Open the Setting Screen of the Fax Driver
771
Edit or Remove a Recipient from an Address Book (Fax Driver)
773
Search for a Recipient in an Address Book (Fax Driver)
776
Troubleshooting Problems Sending Faxes (Fax Driver)
778
General Notes (Fax Driver)
780
Troubleshooting
781
Problems with Network Communication
782
Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network
783
Cannot Detect the Machine When Setting up Network Communication
784
Cannot Detect the Machine During Wireless LAN Setup: Check 1
785
Cannot Detect the Machine During Wireless LAN Setup: Check 2
786
Cannot Detect the Machine During Wireless LAN Setup: Check 3
787
Cannot Detect the Machine During Wireless LAN Setup: Check 4
788
Cannot Detect the Machine During Wireless LAN Setup: Check 5
789
Cannot Detect the Machine During Wireless LAN Setup: Check 6
790
The Machine Cannot be Detected in the Wireless LAN
791
Problems with the Machine While Using with Network
793
The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly
794
Forgot a Wireless Router Name, SSID, or a Network Key
798
The Administrator Password Set to the Machine was Forgotten
800
Cannot Use the Machine on Replacing a Wireless Router or Changing Its Settings
801
Printing Speed Is Slow
803
Ink Remaining Level Is Not Displayed on Printer Status Monitor of the Machine
804
Other Problems with Network
805
The Message Is Displayed on the Computer Screen During Setup
806
Packets Are Sent Steadily
808
Checking Information about the Network
809
How to Restore the Machine's Network Settings to Factory Default
811
Problems While Printing/Scanning from Smartphone/Tablet
812
Cannot Print/Scan from Smartphone/Tablet
813
Problems with Printing
816
Printing Does Not Start
817
Paper Jams
820
Print Results Not Satisfactory
821
Cannot Print to End of Job
823
No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks
824
Colors Are Unclear
827
Lines Are Misaligned
828
Line Does Not Print or Prints Partially
829
Image Does Not Print or Prints Partially
830
Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots
831
Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched
832
Back of the Paper Is Smudged
836
Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout
837
Colors Are Uneven or Streaked
838
Ink Is Not Ejected
840
Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs
841
Copying/Printing Stops before It Is Completed
843
Problems with Scanning
844
Problems with Scanning
845
Scanner Does Not Work
846
Scangear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start
847
Error Message Appears and the Scangear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear
848
Cannot Scan Multiple Items at One Time
849
Cannot Scan Properly with Auto Scan
850
Slow Scanning Speed
851
There Is Not Enough Memory." Message Is Displayed
852
Computer Stops Operating During Scanning
853
Scanner Does Not Work after Upgrading Windows
854
Scanned Image Does Not Open
856
Scan Results Not Satisfactory
857
Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor
858
Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas
860
Cannot Scan at the Correct Size
861
Panel
862
Item Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted
863
Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor
864
Software Problems
865
Problems with Faxing
867
Problems Sending Faxes
868
Cannot Send a Fax
869
Cannot Perform Sequential Broadcasting by Redialing, or Cannot Dial by Entering the Numbers
871
Errors Often Occur When You Send a Fax
872
Problems Receiving Faxes
873
Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax
874
Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls
876
Quality of Received Fax Is Poor
877
Cannot Receive a Color Fax
878
Errors Often Occur When You Receive a Fax
879
Cannot Send a Fax Clearly
880
Telephone Problems
881
Cannot Dial
882
Telephone Disconnects During a Call
883
Problems with the Machine
884
The Machine Cannot be Powered on
885
The Machine Turns off Unintentionally
886
Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly
887
Cannot Communicate with the Machine with USB Connection
888
LCD Cannot be Seen at All
889
An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD
890
FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing
891
Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed
892
Problems with Installation/Downloading
893
Cannot Install the MP Drivers
894
Easy-Webprint EX Does Not Start up or Easy-Webprint EX Menu Does Not Appear
897
How to Update MP Drivers in Network Environment
898
Uninstalling IJ Network Tool
899
About Errors/Messages Displayed
900
If an Error Occurs
901
A Message for Faxing Is Displayed on the Fax Standby Screen
902
A Message Is Displayed
905
Other Error Messages
908
If You Cannot Resolve the Problem
911
List of Support Code for Error
912
List of Support Code for Error (When Paper Is Jammed)
914
Paper Is Jammed Inside the Machine
922
In Other Cases
925
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