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Photo All-in-One
Quick Start Guide
Canon PIXMA MP210 series Photo All-in-One Quick Start Guide.
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Table of Contents
Before Using the Machine .............................2
Turns the machine on and off. Lights or flashes green to indicate the power status. Before
turning on the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed.
Note
Power Lamp and Alarm Lamp
You can check the status of the machine by the Power and Alarm lamps.
z Power lamp Off: The power is off.
z Power lamp lit green: The machine is ready to print.
z Power lamp flashing green: The machine is initializing or shutting down.
z Alarm lamp lit orange: An error has occurred and the machine is not ready to print.
For details, see “An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED” on page 44.
z Power lamp flashing green once and Alarm lamp flashing orange once alternately:
An error that requires contacting your Canon Service representative may have occurred.
For details, see “Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange Alternately”
on page 45.
(5)
(6)
(7)
(2) LED (Light Emitting Diode)
Displays the number of copies, Maintenance menu selections or the operational status.
(3) [+] button
Increases the number of copies.
(4) Alarm lamp
Lights or flashes orange when an error, such as paper-out or ink-out, occurs.
(5) Black/Color Ink lamps
Lights or flashes to show the ink status.
(6) SCAN button
Opens the MP Navigator EX to scan a document to your computer according to the
settings selected. To use this button, the machine must be connected to a computer. For
details, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual.
2Before Using the Machine
(7) Stop/Reset button
Cancels operations or a print job in progress.
(8) Color button*
Starts color copying. Also, finalizes your selection for the menu or setting item.
(9) Black button*
Starts black & white copying. Also, finalizes your selection for the menu or setting item.
(10) (Maintenance) button
Accesses the Maintenance menu.
(11) Fit to Page button / Fit-to-Page lamp
Enables/disables the Fit-to-Page copying. Lights when Fit-to-Page copying is enabled.
(12) Paper button
Switches the page size and media type for copying.
For information on how to switch the page size between A4 and Letter, see “Setting The
Default Page Size” on page 16.
(13) Paper lamp
Displays the selected page size and media type for copying.
* In the software applications or manuals, the Black and Color buttons are collectively called
the “Start” or “OK” button.
3Before Using the Machine
Turning the Machine On and Off
Turn on the machine before printing.
Turning on the Machine
Before turning on the machine, confirm the following.
z The FINE Cartridges are installed properly.
If you are using the machine connected to a computer, confirm also the following.
z The machine is connected to your computer (or a compatible device).
z The MP Drivers are installed.
Note
If preparatory operations above are not complete, follow your setup sheet to complete them.
1Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the
machine.
The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit
green.
Important
If the Alarm lamp begins to flash orange, see “An
Error Code Is Displayed on the LED” on page 44.
2If you are using the machine connected to a
computer, turn on your computer.
Turning off the Machine
1To turn off the machine, press the ON/OFF
button.
When the Power lamp stops flashing, the machine
is turned off.
Important
About the Power Plug
When removing the power plug after turing off the
machine, be sure to confirm that the Power lamp is
not lit. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet
with the Power lamp still lit or flashing green, the
machine may become unable to print.
See “Keeping the Best Printing Results” on page 39.
4Before Using the Machine
z Screen-saver Mode
The LED goes out if the machine is not operated for about five minutes*.
Perform a print operation to restore the display.
* You cannot change the wait time before the LED goes out.
Note
When you want to restore the display, perform a print operation or press any button except for the
ON/OFF button. When you press the ON/OFF button while the machine is in Screen-saver mode,
the machine turns off.
5Before Using the Machine
Handling the Original Document
This section describes how to load the original document on the Platen Glass.
Original Document Requirements
The original documents you load on the Platen Glass for copying or scanning must meet these
requirements:
Document type
Size (W x L)Max. 8.5 x 11.7 inches / 216 x 297 mm
ThicknessMax. 0.6 inches / 15 mm
z
Paper documents
z
Photographs
z
Books
Loading Original Documents
Load originals to copy or scan on the Platen Glass.
Note
Make sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the original document is completely dry
before loading it on the Platen Glass.
1Load the original document on the Platen
Glass.
(1) Lift the Document Cover.
(2) Load the original with the side to be copied/
scanned facing down on the Platen Glass.
Place the original in landscape orientation and
align the upper corner of it with the alignment
mark as shown in the figure on the right.
(2)
Important
z Do not place any objects weighing more than 4.4 lb / 2 kg on the Platen Glass.
z Do not press or put weight on the original with pressure exceeding 4.4 lb / 2 kg.
Doing so may cause the scanner to malfunction or the Platen Glass to break.
Note
The machine cannot scan the shaded area in the figure below.
(A)
(1)
(A) 0.04 inches / 1 mm
2Gently close the Document Cover.
6Before Using the Machine
Loading Printing Paper
This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray.
Using Specialty Media
Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality.
z Photo Quality Media
z Glossy Photo Paper
z Matte Photo Paper
z Photo Paper Plus Double Sided
z Photo Paper Plus Glossy
z Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
z Photo Paper Pro
z Photo Stickers
z Media Suited for Business
Documents
z High Resolution Paper
7Before Using the Machine
Paper Handling
z Recommended Paper and Requirements
Media Type
Plain Paper
Envelopes
High Resolution
Paper
*3
*4
*4
*1
Model
Paper
Support Load
Limit
Paper
Output Tray
Load Limit
Paper
Thickness
*2
Lever
Printer Driver
Setting for Media
Typ e
—100 sheets50 sheetsLeftPlain Paper
—10 envelopes1 envelopeRightEnvelope
HR-101N 80 sheets50 sheetsLeftHigh Resolution
Paper
Super White PaperSW-20180 sheets 50 sheetsLeftPlain Paper
Glossy Photo
*5
Paper
Glossy Photo Paper
“Everyday Use”
Matte Photo PaperMP-101LeftMatte Photo Paper
Photo Paper Glossy GP-502LeftGlossy Photo Paper
Photo Paper Plus
Semi-gloss
*5
Photo Paper Pro
Photo Paper Plus
*5
Glossy
Photo Paper Plus
Double Sided
GP-401A4, Letter, 5" x
7" / 127.0 x
GP-501LeftGlossy Photo Paper
*5
177.8 mm and
8" x 10" /
203.2 x 254.0
mm: 10 sheets
4" x 6" / 101.6
SG-101,
SG-201
*5
PR-101LeftPhoto Paper Pro
PP-101LeftPhoto Paper Plus
PP-101D 1 sheetLeftPhoto Paper Plus
*4*7
x 152.4 mm,
Wide and
Credit card: 20
sheets
*6
LeftGlossy Photo Paper
LeftPhoto Paper Plus
Glossy
Glossy
Double Sided
Photo StickersPS-1011 sheetLeftPhoto Paper Plus
Glossy
*4
T-Shirt Transfers
TR-3011 sheetRightT-Shirt Transfers
*1 Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling
paper. For information on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our
website. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the
country or region of purchase. Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper
by name.
*2 If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever
set to the right. It may improve print quality.
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing.
For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to “Inside” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
*3 Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at the maximum capacity depending on the type
of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). In
such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half (around 0.2 inches /
5 mm in paper stack height).
*4 Available only when printing from your computer.
*5 When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be
stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a
time.
*6 We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray
before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
8Before Using the Machine
*7 This paper cannot be used in Macintosh®.
Important
z Put unused paper back into the package, and store them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct
sunlight.
z Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.
z If you select “Photo Paper” when copying, use the following paper types for best printing results:
GP-401, GP-501, GP-502, PP-101, SG-201.
Note
For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to “Printing Media” in the User’s Guide onscreen manual.
z Media Types You Cannot Use
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory
results, but can also cause the machine to jam or malfunction. Additionally, when printing on A5
or smaller sized paper, do not use paper thinner than a post card, including plain paper or
notepad paper cut to a small size.
z Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper
z Damp paper
z Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm)
z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 28
lb / 105 gsm)
z Picture postcards
z Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
z Any type of paper with holes
z Paper that is not rectangular
z Paper bound with staples or glue
z Paper with adhesives
z Paper decorated with glitter, etc.
9Before Using the Machine
Loading Paper
Important
z If you cut plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39"
/ 54.0 x 86.0 mm (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams.
z You cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers.
z Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can
cause the paper to be jammed.
(A)(B)
Note
z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For details on
the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, see “Using Specialty
Media” on page 7.
When Printing on Plain Paper
z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. When printing on both sides,
we recommend Canon’s Super White Paper Double-Sided.
Paper size:
– Standard sizes: A4, B5, A5, Letter, and Legal
– Non-standard sizes: 2.13 x 3.39 inches to 8.5 x 23 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2
mm
Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (non-Canon genuine plain paper)
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
Note
z Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may
cause paper jams.
z If paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite
direction until the paper becomes completely flat. See “Paper is curled.” on page 51.
z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.
– Put unused paper back into the package and keep them on a level surface.
– Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing.
10Before Using the Machine
2Prepare to load paper.
(1) Open the Paper Support, then pull out the
Paper Support Extension.
(2) Open the Paper Output Tray.
(3) Open the Output Tray Extension.
(4) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness
Lever.
Set it to the right when printing on envelopes
or T-shirt transfers, and left when printing on
any other type of paper. See “Paper Handling”
on page 8.
Note
If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever
set to the right. It may improve print quality.
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing.
For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to “Inside” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
(4)
(3)
(1)
(2)
3Load the paper.
(1) Load the paper in the Rear Tray with the print
side facing UP.
(2) Align the paper stack against the right side of
the Rear Tray.
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the
left side of the paper stack.
(A)
(3)
* Do not load higher than the Load Limit
Mark (A).
(1)
4Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.
Note
z When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the
loaded paper using the Operation Panel.
For details on settings, see “Making Copies” on page 15.
z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper
in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 17 or “Printing with
Macintosh” on page 18.
(2)
11Before Using the Machine
Loading Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.
Important
z You need to print from the computer to print on envelopes.
z Do not use the following envelopes:
– Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps)
– Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
– Envelopes with pressure seals
– Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive
1Prepare the envelopes.
z Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them.
z If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them in the opposite
direction.
z If the flap of an envelope is curled, flatten it.
z If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use a pen to press the envelope
flat and sharpen the crease.
Press the envelope flat, working from the middle to the edge.
* The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope.
Important
The envelopes may jam in the machine if they are not flat or the edges are not aligned.
Make sure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.1 inches / 3 mm.
12Before Using the Machine
2Load the envelopes.
(1) Load the envelope against the right side of the
Rear Tray.
Load with the address side facing UP and the
rear flaps DOWN on the left.
Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.
(2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the
left side of the envelope.
(3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.
(2)
(3)
(A)
(A) Printing orientation
(B) Make sure the flaps are folded.
Note
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing. For details on the Paper
Thickness Lever, refer to “Inside” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen
manual.
3Specify the settings in the printer driver.
(1) Select Envelope in Media Type.
(2) Select the size for envelopes.
In Windows
In Macintosh, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size.
(3) Select Landscape in Orientation.
Important
Be sure to set the printer driver setting properly. If you do not, the address will be printed in the
wrong direction.
Note
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 17 or “Printing with
Macintosh” on page 18.
®
, select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in Page Size.
(B)
(1)
13Before Using the Machine
Loading Small-Sized Paper
You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers.
1Load the paper.
(1) Load the paper against the right side of the
Rear Tray with the print side facing UP.
(2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the
left side of the paper stack.
(2)
2Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.
Note
z When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the
loaded paper using the Operation Panel.
For details on settings, see “Making Copies” on page 15.
z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper
in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 17 or “Printing with
Macintosh” on page 18.
(1)
14Before Using the Machine
Copying
Making Copies
This section describes the basic procedure to make copies.
1Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4.
2Load paper.
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 7.
3Load the original on the Platen Glass.
See “Loading Original Documents” on page 6.
4Specify the copy settings.
(1) Press the + button repeatedly to specify the number of copies (max. 20 copies).
Note
By pressing the + button repeatedly, F will be displayed on the LED. The number of copies will
be set as 20.
(2) Press the Paper button repeatedly to specify the page size and media type.
The Paper lamp indicates the selected page size and media type.
A4 or Letter Plain Paper / A4 or Letter Photo Paper / 4" x 6" Photo Paper
5Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white
copying.
15Copying
Changing the Copy Settings
Setting The Default Page Size
You can switch the size of paper loaded in the Rear Tray between A4 and Letter.
1Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until d appears.
2Press the Black button to select A4, or the Color button to select Letter.
Using Useful Copy Functions
For details, refer to “Fit-to-Page Copying (MP210 series)” in “Making Copies” of the User’s Guide onscreen manual.
Fit-to-Page Copying
16Copying
Printing from Your Computer
This section describes procedure for basic printing.
Printing with Windows
Note
Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction manual
of your application.
The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows Vista™ operating system (hereafter
referred to as “Windows Vista”).
1
Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 7.
2Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.
3Select Print on the application software’s File menu.
4Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where
“XXX” is your machine’s name) is selected in
Select Printer, and click Preferences (or
Properties).
5Specify the required settings and click OK.
Note
For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or
Instructions to view the online help or the PC Printing
Guide on-screen manual. Instructions is only
displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed.
6Click Print (or OK).
17Printing from Your Computer
Printing with Macintosh
Note
Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction manual
of your application.
The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac® OS X v.10.4.x.
1
Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 7.
2Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.
3Select Page Setup on the application
software’s File menu.
4Make sure that your machine’s name is
selected in Format for.
5Select the page size of the loaded paper in
Paper Size.
6Click OK.
7Select Print on the application software’s File
menu.
8Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu.
9Specify the required settings.
Note
For details on the printer driver functions, click to
view the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If the
on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is
clicked.
10 Click Print.
18Printing from Your Computer
Scanning Images
You can scan images from the machine to a computer without printing them and save them in
popular image types such as JPEG, TIFF, bitmaps, or PDF. If you are scanning printed text, you can
use the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert it to text data.
Scanning Methods
You can select from the various scanning methods.
z If You Want to Edit or Print the Scanned Images
MP Navigator EX enables you to edit the scanned images, such as optimizing or trimming.
You can also start application software from MP Navigator EX to edit or print the scanned
images.
For detailed operations of MP Navigator EX, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual.
You can also use the Operation Panel to open MP Navigator EX as well as open it using the
computer.
See “Opening MP Navigator EX using the Operation Panel” on page 19.
z If You Want to Scan Originals with Advanced Settings
ScanGear enables you to scan originals with advanced settings such as the resolution.
For detailed operations of ScanGear, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual.
Besides the above-mentioned methods, you can use a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows Vista and
Windows XP only) compliant application software and the Control Panel (Windows Vista and
Windows XP only) to scan originals with this machine. For detailed operations, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual.
Opening MP Navigator EX using the Operation Panel
1Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4.
2Load the original document on the Platen Glass.
See “Handling the Original Document” on page 6.
3Press the SCAN button.
19Scanning Images
Printing Photographs Directly from a
Compliant Device
You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile
phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images
directly without using a computer.
z Connectable Devices
PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct
printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use
a computer. A device can be connected to this machine for direct printing regardless of the
manufacturer or the model as long as it complies with the PictBridge standard.
* PictBridge compliant digital still cameras, digital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile
phones are hereafter collectively referred to as “PictBridge compliant device”.
A device with this mark is PictBridge compliant.
z Printable Image Data Format
This machine prints images taken with a DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ver. 1.0/2.0compatible digital camera (Exif ver. 2.2/2.21 compliant), as well as PNG files.
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant
Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this machine, use a USB cable recommended by the
device’s manufacturer.
Caution
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to the Direct Print Port of the
machine. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the machine could result.
Important
Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the PictBridge
compliant device. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and
machine, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
Note
When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the machine, we recommend the
use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it
fully.
1Prepare for printing.
(1) Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4.
(2) Load paper.
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 7.
20Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
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