Canon LASERBASE MF5700 Series, LaserBase MF5730, LaserBase MF5750, LaserBase MF5770 User Manual

Series

Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.

Manuals for the Machine

The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. Depending on the system configuration and product purchased, some manuals may not be needed.

Guides with this symbol are printed manuals.

• Setting Up the Machine

• Software Installation

• Network Setting (Only for the MF 5770 model.)

• Introduction on Use

• Copying and Printing Instructions

• Troubleshooting

• Fax Instructions

• Troubleshooting

• Software Installation and Instructions

• Printing, Scanning and PC Faxing Instructions

• Troubleshooting

• Remote User Interface Instructions

Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the

CD-ROM

accompanying CD-ROM.

Set-Up Sheet

Quick Reference Guide

User’s Guide

(This Manual)

Facsimile Guide

Only for the MF5750/MF5770 models.

Software Guide

Remote UI Guide

CD-ROM

• Network Connectivity and Setup Instructions

Only for the MF5770 model.

Network Guide

Only for the MF5770 model.

CD-ROM

• To view the manual in PDF format, Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader/Acrobat is required. If Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader/Acrobat is not installed on your

system, please download it from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website.

This equipment conforms to the essential requirements of EC Directive 1999/5/EC. We declare that this product conforms to the EMC requirements of EC Directive 1999/5/EC at nominal mains input 230 V, 50Hz although the rated input of the product is 200–240 V, 50/60Hz. This equipment has been tested in a typical system to comply with the technical requirements of EMC Directive. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with the technical requirements of EMC Directive. If you move to another EU country and are experiencing trouble please call the Canon Help Desk.

Model Name

F146500 (LaserBase MF5730)

F146502 (LaserBase MF5750)

(For Europe Only)

F146502 (LaserBase MF5770)

Copyright © 2005 by Canon, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Canon, Inc.

Trademarks

Canon® is a registered trademark, and UHQ™ is a trademark of Canon Inc.

is a registered trademark.

IBM

Microsoft

Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

As an ENERGY STAR

Partner, Canon has determined that the machine meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

Super G3 is a phrase used to describe the new generation of fax machines that use ITU-T V.34 standard 33.6Kbps* modems. Super G3 High Speed Fax machines allow transmission time of approx. 3 seconds* per page which results in reduced telephone line charges.

* Approx. 3 seconds per page fax data transmission time based on Canon FAX

Standard Chart No.1, (Standard Mode) at 33.6Kbps modem speed. The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) currently supports 28.8Kbps modem speeds or lower, depending on telephone line conditions.

Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Symbols Used in This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Keys Used in This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Messages Displayed in the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Illustrations Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Chapter 1 Introduction

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Main Components of the Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Operation Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Standby Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Energy Saver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Setting the Energy Saver Mode Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Restoring from the Energy Saver Mode Manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Print Media Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Printing Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Loading Paper in the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Loading an Envelope in the Multi-Purpose Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Specifying the Paper Size and Type (Common for Cassette and Multi-Purpose Feeder) . . . . . . . 2-8

Specifying the Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Specifying the Paper Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Orientation of the Document and the Paper Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Selecting the Paper Output Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Paper Type and Paper Output Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Face Down Paper Output Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Face Up Paper Output Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Chapter 3 Document Handling

Document Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Problem Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Scanned Area of a Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Setting Up Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Placing a Document on the Platen Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Loading Documents in the ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

The Paper Path of the ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Chapter 4 Printing from Your Computer

Before Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Printing Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Canceling Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Chapter 5 Copying

Documents You Can Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Making Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Setting Enlarging/Reducing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Enlarging/Reducing Using Preset Copy Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Enlarging/Reducing Using Custom Copy Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Improving Copied Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Adjusting the Image Quality (Resolution). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Adjusting the Exposure (Density). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Collate Copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

2 on 1 Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Reserve Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Chapter 6 Scanning

Before Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Scanning Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Chapter 7 Status Monitor

Checking the Status of the Jobs Stored in the Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Confirming and Deleting a Fax Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Confirming Transmission Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Confirming and Deleting a Copy Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Confirming and Deleting a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Confirming and Deleting a Report Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Chapter 8 Maintenance

Periodic Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Cleaning the Scanning Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Cleaning the ADF Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

When to Replace the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Print Yield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Handling and Storing the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Replacing the Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Repacking and Transporting Your Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Carrying the Machine by the Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Transporting the Machine by Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Clearing Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Removing Jammed Paper from Inside the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Removing Jammed Paper from the ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

LCD Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Paper Feeding Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Copying Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Printing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Scanning Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

If You Cannot Solve the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-18

Chapter 10 Machine Settings

Accessing the Machine Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Menu Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

PAPER SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

COMMON SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

COPY SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

PRINTER SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

TIMER SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

Chapter 11 Appendix

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Canon LaserBase MF5700 Series. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.

How to Use This Manual

Symbols Used in This Manual

The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety.

Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings.

Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons, or damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully in order to operate the machine correctly, and to avoid damage to the machine.

NOTE

Indicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additional explanations for a procedure. Reading these notes is highly recommended.

Keys Used in This Manual

The following symbols and key names are a few examples of how keys to be pressed are expressed in this manual. The operation panel keys on the machine are indicated within brackets.

Press [Start].

Press [Image Quality].

Messages Displayed in the LCD

The following are a few examples of how messages in the LCD are expressed in this manual. The messages are indicated within angle brackets.

• If <MEMORY FULL> is displayed, the machine cannot scan the documents.

• <COL.> appears in the LCD.

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Illustrations Used in This Manual

Unless otherwise mentioned, illustrations used in this manual are those taken when no optional equipment is attached to the LaserBase MF5770.

The model LaserBase MF5770 is used for illustration purposes in this manual. When there is any difference between MF5730, MF5750 and MF5770, it is clearly indicated in the text, e.g., “Only for the MF5770 model.”

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Introduction

This chapter describes the main components, the operation panel and the standby display of the machine. It also explains how to set the energy saver function.

Customer Support

Your machine is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free operation. If you encounter a problem with the machine's operation, try to solve it by using the information in Chapter 9, “Troubleshooting.” If you cannot solve the problem or if you think your machine needs servicing, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line.

Main Components of the Machine

This section describes the main components of the machine.

Front View

CHAPTER

LINE EXT.

ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)

Holds documents and feeds them automatically into the scanning unit.

b Document feeder tray

Place documents.

f g

h i

c Document output tray

Documents come out here.

d Document guides

Adjust to the width of documents.

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e Operation panel

Controls the machine.

f Output tray

Outputs printouts.

g Front cover

Open it when you install the cartridge, or remove jammed paper.

h Multi-purpose feeder

Used when printing paper one by one manually.

i Cassette

Holds the paper supply.

j Telephone line jack

Connect the telephone cable. (Only for the MF5750/MF5770 models.)

k External device jack

Connect an external device. (Only for the MF5750/MF5770 models.)

Introduction

a Platen glass cover

Open it when you place documents on the platen glass for copying or scanning.

b Platen glass

Place documents.

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Rear View

Introduction

USB port

Connect the USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable.

b Ethernet port

Connect the network cable. (Only for the MF5770 model.)

c Face up cover

Open it when you output paper face up, or remove jammed paper.

d Power socket

Connect the power cord.

e Extension cover

Protects paper supply in the cassette from dirt and dust.

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Operation Panel

This section describes keys used when making copies, scanning and setting the Menu.

For keys not described here, see Chapter 1, "Introduction," in the Facsimile Guide.

■ MF5770

cde fghi j

01 02 03

Introduction

a In Use/Memory indicator

Lights green during copying or when the copy job is stored in the memory.

b Alarm indicator

Flashes red when the machine has a problem such as a paper jam. (The error message is displayed in the LCD.)

c COPY key

Switches the standby display to the Copy mode.

d FAX k e y

Switches the standby display to the Fax mode.

e SCAN key

Switches the standby display to the Scan mode.

f Menu key

Customizes the way your machine operates.

g [ (-)] or [ (+)] keys

Scroll through the selections so you can see other settings.

h Enlarge/Reduce key

Sets an enlargement or reduction ratio of the copy.

i Exposure key

Adjusts the copy exposure.

j Energy Saver key

Sets or cancels the energy saver mode manually. The key lights green when the energy saver mode is set, and goes off when the mode is canceled.

11 12

COPY

Redial / Pause

Coded Dial

Directory

Hook

FAX

SCAN

GHI

PQRS

DEF

ABC

JKL MNO

TUV

WXYZ

Introduction

COPY

efghij

SCAN

mon

pqr s

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Standby Display

The standby display differs depending on which mode is selected.

The standby display in the Copy or Scan mode is as follows:

■ Copy Mode

Introduction

Copy ratio

Exposure Copy

Paper size

Image quality

■ Scan Mode

NOTE

•

When the machine is plugged in, the LCD displays <INITIALIZING...> for a while, then the standby display appears.

•

The standby display in the Fax mode appears only with the MF5750/MF5770 models. (See Chapter 1, "Introduction," in the Facsimile Guide.)

quantit

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Energy Saver Mode

This machine provides an energy saver function. When no operations are performed for a specified number of minutes, the machine automatically enters the energy saver mode.

NOTE

•

The time until the machine enters the energy saver mode can be specified in a range of 3 minutes to 30 minutes. You can also turn off the energy saver function. For details on the energy saver mode settings, see <4. ENERGY SAVER> of "Menu Descriptions," on p. 10-5.

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The energy saver function does not activate when the machine is in the following conditions:

- When printing out copies, faxes* or other pages

- When sending or receiving faxes*

- When scanning

- While a copy job is saved in the memory or when the collate copy or other functions are operating, or when the In Use/Memory indicator lights up

- When paper jams occur

- When an error message appears and the Alarm indicator flashes

- When no paper is loaded in the cassette

- When paper is loaded in the multi-purpose feeder

- When the message <TONER SUPPLY LOW> appears*

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The machine will be restored from the energy saver mode in the following conditions:

- When receiving print jobs from your computer

- When receiving faxes*

- When you pick up the handset of the telephone connected to the machine*

- When receiving a call* *Only for the MF5750/MF5770 models.

Introduction

Setting the Energy Saver Mode Manually

Press [Energy Saver].

The LCD is turned off and the Energy Saver key lights up.

NOTE

Right after the machine is restored from the energy saver mode, wait about 15 seconds, or right after copying finishes, wait about 2 seconds before pressing [Energy Saver].

Restoring from the Energy Saver Mode Manually

Press [Energy Saver].

The Energy Saver key goes off and the machine enters the standby mode.

NOTE

The machine can be restored from the energy saver mode immediately. However, it may vary according to room temperature and circumstances.

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Paper Handling

This chapter describes the print media you can use with this machine, how to load them, and where the documents come out.

Print Media Requirements

For high-quality copies, we recommend using paper and transparencies recommended by Canon.

Some types of paper available at office supply stores may not be suitable for this machine. If you have any questions about paper and transparencies, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line.

■ Paper Storage

In order to prevent paper jams, follow this procedure below:

• To prevent moisture buildup, store remaining paper wrapped tightly in its original package. Store

paper in a dry location, out of direct sunlight.

• To prevent curling, store paper flat, not upright.

• If the paper is curled, uncurl it before loading it in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. Failure to do

so will cause paper creases and a paper jam.

■ Unacceptable Paper

Do not copy on the following types of copy stock. Doing so may result in paper jams.

CHAPTER

• Severely curled or wrinkled paper

• Transparencies designed for full-color copiers or printers

• Paper which has already been copied using a digital full-color copier (Do not copy on the reverse

side.)

• Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not copy on the reverse side.)

IMPORTANT

Never attempt to make copies on full-color transparencies. Doing so may result in machine malfunction.

■ Acceptable Paper

Cassette/Multi-Purpose Feeder

Paper Size A4, B5, A5, Executive, Letter, Legal*, Envelope: COM10*, Monarch*, DL*, ISO-C5*

Paper Weight 64 g/m2 to 128 g/m

Paper Type Plain paper, Recycled paper, Heavy paper, Transparency, Envelope

* Only for the multi-purpose feeder.

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NOTE

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The printing speed may become slower than usual depending on the paper size, the paper type, and the number of sheets you specify. This is because the machine's safety function works to prevent the failure due to heat.

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Some types of paper may not feed properly into the cassette or the multi-purpose feeder.

Printing Areas

Please note that the term "printing area" represents both the recommended area for optimum print quality and the entire area where the machine can technically print from your computer.

Printing area (light shade): Canon recommends that you print within this area.

■ Paper

MAX. 5 mm MAX. 5 mm

MAX. 5 mm

Paper Handling

Feeding

direction

■ Envelope

Feeding

direction

NOTE

Copying areas are a little larger than printing areas.

MAX. 5 mm

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Loading Paper

This section describes how to load paper in the cassette and the multi-purpose feeder.

CAUTION

When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the paper.

IMPORTANT

Do not load paper from the back of the machine with the cassette in place. Doing so may damage the paper feeding assembly inside the machine.

NOTE

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The paper in the multi-purpose feeder is fed prior to the paper in the cassette.

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The cassette holds up to approximately 250 sheets of 64 g/m2 paper.

Paper Handling

Loading Paper in the Cassette

Pull out the cassette completely.

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Paper Handling

While holding the lock release lever on the paper guide at the rear of the cassette, slide the paper guide to the mark indicating the desired paper size.

IMPORTANT

If the paper guide is not adjusted correctly for the size of the paper, the quality of your printouts may be adversely affected.

Fan the paper stack first, then tap the edges on a flat surface to even the stack.

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Load the paper stack in the cassette with the print side down.

When you load paper with a logo on, position the paper with the print side down (logo side) and load it so that the top of the paper feeds first in the cassette.

While holding the lock release lever on the paper guide on the left side of the cassette, slide the paper guide to the mark indicating the desired paper size.

The paper guides on the sides of the cassette move together.

Make sure the paper stack does not exceed the load limit mark (A) and it is loaded under the hooks (B) on the paper guides.

IMPORTANT

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Do not load different size and type of paper at the same time.

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Do not load extra paper when there is still paper left in the cassette.

If you load extra paper while making copies, remove the loaded paper first.

Then put it together with the extra paper and tap the edges. After that, reload it in the cassette.

Insert the cassette into the machine.

Paper Handling

NOTE

If you do not completely insert the cassette into the machine, paper jams may occur.

Specify the size and the type of the paper you load.

For details on how to specify the paper size and type, see "Specifying the Paper Size and Type (Common for Cassette and Multi-Purpose Feeder)," on p. 2-8.

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Paper Handling

Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Feeder

Use the multi-purpose feeder when you want to copy or print on the different paper which is in the cassette. Load paper one by one in the multi-purpose feeder.

NOTE

The paper in the multi-purpose feeder is fed prior to the paper in the cassette.

Slide the paper guides to the mark of the desired paper size.

IMPORTANT

If the paper guides are not adjusted correctly for the size of the paper, the quality of your printouts may be adversely affected.

Insert the paper square into the multi-purpose feeder with the print side up.

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NOTE

When you load paper with a logo on, position the paper with the print side up (logo side) and insert it so that the top of the paper feeds first in the multi-purpose feeder.

Specify the size and the type of the paper you load.

For details on how to specify the paper size and type, see "Specifying the Paper Size and Type (Common for Cassette and Multi-Purpose Feeder)," on p. 2-8.

Loading an Envelope in the Multi-Purpose Feeder

Use the multi-purpose feeder when you want to copy or print an envelope one by one.

IMPORTANT

The recommended envelopes are COM10, MONARCH, DL, and ISO-C5. Using other envelopes may affect the quality of the printout.

NOTE

The envelope in the multi-purpose feeder is fed prior to the paper in the cassette.

Slide the paper guides to fit the size of the envelope you want to load.

Paper Handling

IMPORTANT

If the paper guides are not adjusted correctly for the size of the envelope, the quality of your printouts may be adversely affected.

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Paper Handling

Specifying the Paper Size and Type (Common for Cassette and Multi-Purpose Feeder)

Insert the envelope square into the multi-purpose feeder with the print side up and the right edge (i.e., closer to the stamp) first.

Specify the size and the type of the paper you load.

For details on how to specify the paper size and type, see "Specifying the Paper Size and Type (Common for Cassette and Multi-Purpose Feeder)," on p. 2-8.

Specifying the Paper Size

At the factory, the paper size has already been set to <A4>. Each time you change the paper size you load in the cassette or the multi-purpose feeder, it is necessary to specify the paper size according to the following.

Press [Menu].

Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <PAPER SETTINGS> ➞ press [OK].

Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <CASSETTE> or <MP TRAY> ➞ press [OK].

Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <PAPER SIZE> ➞ press [OK].

Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select the appropriate paper size ➞ press [OK].

You can select from the following paper sizes: A4, B5, A5, EXECUTIV (Executive), COM10*, MONARCH*, DL*, ISO-C5*, LTR (Letter), and LGL (Legal)*. * Only for the multi-purpose feeder.

NOTE

Select <COM10>, <MONARCH>, <DL>, or <ISO-C5> for envelopes.

Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display.

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Specifying the Paper Type

<PLAIN PAPER> is selected as the default paper type. When using paper other than plain paper, you can specify the paper type according to the following. Specifying the paper type can prevent poor copy quality, or the printout not being printed correctly.

Press [Menu].

Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <PAPER SETTINGS> ➞ press [OK].

Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <CASSETTE> or <MP TRAY> ➞ press [OK].

Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select <PAPER TYPE> ➞ press [OK].

Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select the appropriate paper type ➞ press [OK].

You can select from the following paper types:

- Plain paper (64 g/m2 to 90 g/m2): <PLAIN PAPER>, <PLAIN PAPER L>*

- Heavy paper (91 g/m2 to 128 g/m2): <HEAVY PAPER>, <HEAVY PAPER H>*

- Transparency: <TRANSPARENCY>

- Envelope: <HEAVY PAPER>, <HEAVY PAPER H>* *1 If paper curls excessively when printed with <PLAIN PAPER> selected, select <PLAIN PAPER L>.

*2 If print fixing is not sufficient when printed with <HEAVY PAPER> selected, select <HEAVY PAPER H>.

Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby display.

Orientation of the Document and the Paper Loading

When you load or place a document in the ADF or on the platen glass, the orientation of the document and the orientation of the paper in the cassette or in the multi-purpose feeder are as shown below.

Paper Handling

Document

Paper

Cassette Multi-

purpose feeder

Platen glassADF

Document

Copy

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Selecting the Paper Output Area

Open the face up cover for face up paper output, or close the face up cover and pull out the output tray for face down paper output.

Paper Handling

IMPORTANT

Do not open or close the face up cover while copying and printing.

Face down paper output delivers paper with the printed side down on the output tray. Face up paper output delivers paper with the printed side up from the output area. Select the area depending on your purpose by opening or closing the face up cover.

Paper Type and Paper Output Area

Select the suitable paper output area depending on the paper type and your purpose.

Paper Type Paper Output Area The Number of Output Sheets

Plain Paper

Recycled Paper

Heavy Paper

Transparencies

face up 1 sheet

face down approx. 60 sheets (64 g/m2 to 90 g/m2)

face up 1 sheet

face down approx. 30 sheets (64 g/m2 to 90 g/m2)

face up 1 sheet

face down approx. 30 sheets (91 g/m

face up 1 sheet

face down 10 sheets

to 128 g/m2)

Envelopes

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face up 1 sheet

face down 10 sheets

+ 60 hidden pages

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