Canon MP370, MP360 User Manual

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Canon MP370/360 User’s Guide.

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Exif Print

This machine supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant digital camera, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

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and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and

other countries.

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•MEMORY STICK

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• MultiMedia Card™ is a trademark of the MultiMedia Card Association.

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XHow To Use The Documentation Provided

Set-Up Sheet

(Printed documentation)

User’s Guide (This guide) Read this guide when starting to use the machine.

Software Guide

(Electronic documentation)

Photo Application Guide

(Electronic documentation)

Be sure to read this sheet first.

This sheet includes instructions for setting up your machine and getting it ready for use. Follow all steps in this sheet before using your machine.

After following instructions in the Set-Up Sheet, read this guide for instructions on printing from your computer, direct photo printing from select digital cameras and memory cards (MP370 only), copying, and scanning.

This guide is available on the Setup CD-ROM.

Refer to this guide for full instructions on printing and scanning from your computer. This guide, included as a PDF file on the Setup CD-ROM, describes details of each function, as well as the methods of use of the MP Drivers and MP Toolbox. To read this manual, see page 118.

This guide is available on the Setup CD-ROM.

This guide, included as an HTML file, describes the utility software on the Setup CD-ROM, such as Easy-PhotoPrint and Easy-WebPrint, including instructions on how to scan data, various printing methods, and details of functions. Like the Software Guide, this guide also is included on the Setup CD-ROM. To read this manual, see page 118.

X Contents

How To Use The Documentation Provided........1

Contents ............................................................2

Reading The Document .....................................4

1 Introduction

Features Of Your Machine ................................. 6

Main Components And Their Functions ............7

Machine..........................................................7

Operation Panel .............................................9

Menu Flow ....................................................... 11

2 Document Handling

Document Requirements .................................13

Loading Documents.........................................14

3 Paper Handling

Recommended Paper And Requirements .......15

Canon Specialty Media ................................15

Selecting The Correct Paper........................16

Canon Specialty Media ................................16

General Paper Guidelines............................20

Setting The Paper Thickness Lever.................21

Setting The Paper Size And Type....................22

Loading Paper .................................................22

Loading Paper Other Than Envelopes.........22

Loading Envelopes.......................................23

4Copying

Documents You Can Copy...............................25

Setting The Paper Size And Type....................25

Making Copies .................................................26

Adjusting Image Quality (Resolution) ..............27

Adjusting Exposure (Density) ..........................28

Reducing Or Enlarging A Copy........................ 28

Using Preset Copy Ratios ............................28

Using Custom Copy Ratios ..........................29

Copying An Image To Fit The Page .............30

Advanced Copy Features ................................30

Copying Two Pages To Fit Onto A Single

Page .....................................................31

Borderless Copying......................................32

Repeating An Image On A Page..................34

Creating A Mirror Image............................... 36

Shrinking An image To Fit The Page............37

5 Photo Printing From

A Memory Card (MP370)

Compatible Memory Cards..............................39

Inserting/Removing A Memory Card ...............40

Inserting A Memory Card .............................40

Removing A Memory Card...........................41

Convenient Printing Functions .........................42

Setting Borderless Printing ..........................42

Setting Vivid Photo Printing .........................43

Setting Date Printing ....................................44

Printing By Using The Photo Index Sheet .......45

Printing All Images...........................................49

Index Printing...................................................51

Printing An Index.......................................... 52

Printing A Single Image ............................... 54

Printing A Range Of Images ........................ 56

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

Printing................................................. 59

6 Photo Printing Directly From A

Digital Camera (MP370)

Paper Types For A Digital Camera.................. 61

Printing Directly From A Digital Camera.......... 62

7 Becoming Familiar With The

Software

Installing The Software.................................... 64

System Requirements..................................... 64

Software Components..................................... 66

MP Drivers................................................... 66

MP Toolbox.................................................. 66

Utility Software............................................. 66

Using The MP Toolbox To Scan Images ......... 66

Uninstalling, Reinstalling The Software........... 67

Uninstalling The MP Toolbox....................... 67

Uninstalling The MP Drivers ........................ 68

Reinstalling .................................................. 68

8 Printing From Your Computer

Before Printing ................................................ 69

Is The Software (MP Drivers) Installed?...... 69

Is The Machine Specified As

[Set as Default Printer]?....................... 69

Is The Correct Paper Set In The

Multi-purpose Tray? ............................. 69

Printing Documents ......................................... 70

Canceling Printing ........................................... 71

Canceling Before The Machine Starts

Printing................................................. 71

Canceling After the Machine Starts

Printing................................................. 71

Changing Print Settings .................................. 71

Changing Print Settings With The Print

Advisor................................................. 72

Changing Print Settings Manually ............... 72

9Scanning

About Scanning Images.................................. 73

Before Scanning.............................................. 73

Scanning Methods .......................................... 73

Scanning Using The MP Toolbox................. 74

Scanning From An Application Software ..... 75

Scanning With The Operation Panel

Of The Machine ................................... 76

10 Maintenance

Replacing Ink Tanks ........................................ 77

Low Ink Warning .......................................... 77

When To Replace An Ink Tank .................... 77

Compatible Ink Tanks .................................. 77

Replacing An Ink Tank................................. 78

Resetting The Ink Counter........................... 80

Checking The Ink level .................................81

Maintaining The Print Head ............................. 82

Flowchart Of Print Head Maintenance .........82

Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern ..............83

Confirming The Nozzle Check Pattern.........84

Cleaning The Print Head ..............................85

Aligning The Print Head ...............................86

Using The Calibration Function....................87

Setting The Power Save Timer.....................88

Cleaning Your Machine....................................89

Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document

Cover....................................................89

Cleaning The Exterior ..................................89

Cleaning The Roller .....................................89

11 Troubleshooting

Problems Installing And Uninstalling

Software ...............................................90

MP Drivers/MP Toolbox ................................90

MP Toolbox Only...........................................90

MP Drivers Only ............................................90

Paper Is Jammed............................................. 92

Removing Jammed Paper .............................92

Clearing Jams In The Paper Output

Tray ......................................................92

Clearing Jams From The Multi-purpose

Tray ......................................................92

If There Are Repeated Paper Jams ............93

No Power .........................................................94

Nothing Displays On The LCD (There Is No

Power) ..................................................94

Cannot Copy Or Print ......................................94

Cannot Print At All, Cannot Print Correctly....94

When Copying Or Printing From A

Computer..............................................94

When Copying ............................................95

Paper Curls ...................................................96

Outputting Stops In-progress ........................ 96

When Copying Or Printing From A

Computer..............................................96

When Copying ............................................96

Memory Card Problems (MP370) ....................97

Memory Card Is Not Recognized ..................97

Images On The Memory Card Are Not

Recognized ..........................................97

Cannot Print Correctly From The Memory

Card...................................................... 97

Cannot Write To A Memory Card From PC...98 Removable Disk Does Not Appear In

Windows Explorer ................................98

The [Unplug/Eject] Icon Does Not Appear

(Windows 2000) ...................................98

The Machine Does Not Appear In [Hardware

devices] In The [Add/Remove

Hardware] Dialog Box

(Windows 2000) ...................................99

In Windows Explorer, You Cannot Display

[Thumbnails] (Windows 2000)..............99

The Memory Card Is Recognized As A Drive

Other Than [Removable Disk]..............99

Computer Cannot Be Started ....................... 99

Problems Printing From Your Computer....... 100

Cannot Print To A Shared Printer ............... 101

Problems Scanning....................................... 101

You Tried To Create A Multi-page PDF,

But Were Not Able To Scan

Multiple Documents ........................... 103

When You Click A Button On The MP

Toolbox, An Unwanted Application

Opens ................................................ 103

You Opened The Properties Dialog Box

From The [Scanners and Cameras] Icon And Changed The Settings, But The Settings Were Not

Activated (Windows 2000)................. 103

Cannot Scan Correctly With Multi-Scan ..... 104

Scanned Image Is Displayed Large

(Small) On The Computer Screen ..... 104

The Cover Cannot Be Closed ....................... 105

The Inner Cover Cannot Be Closed............ 105

The Paper Output Tray Cannot Be

Closed................................................ 105

The Paper Output Tray Cannot Be

Opened .............................................. 105

When The [Alarm] Lamp Flashes ............... 106

LCD Messages ........................................... 107

Cannot Print Properly From A Digital

Camera (MP370) ............................... 110

12 Appendix

How To Change Settings, And Explanation

Of Their Content ................................ 111

Accessing The Machine Settings................ 111

Settings ......................................................... 112

Function key: [COPY] ................................ 112

Function key: [PHOTO PRINT] (MP370) ... 113

Function key: [Additional Functions].......... 114

Settings For Paper Types ............................. 116

For Copying ............................................... 116

For Photo Printing (MP370) ....................... 116

For Photo Index Sheet Printing (MP370)... 117

Displaying Electronic Manuals Stored On

The Setup CD-ROM .......................... 118

About The Software Guide ............................ 120

About The Photo Application Guide.............. 120

Using The Online Help .................................. 121

Using The Utility Software ............................. 121

Safety Information ......................................... 122

Legal Limitations On Use Of Your Product

And Use Of Images ........................... 128

Users In The U.S.A. ...................................... 129

Specifications ................................................ 130

General Specifications............................... 130

System Requirements ............................... 132

Copy Specifications ................................... 132

Photo Print Specifications (MP 370).......... 133

Print Specifications.................................... 133

Scan Specifications ................................... 134

Index ............................................................. 135

XReading The Document

Symbols Used In This Guide

Please read the list below of symbols used in this guide. The following symbols are used to indicate important instructions. Be sure to obey these instructions.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

NOTE

See Set-Up Sheet Refer to the Set-Up Sheet for more information.

See Software Guide Refer to the Software Guide (included on the Setup CD-ROM) for more

(See page nn) Indicates a page number where additional information can be found.

z (Operation

branch title)

1. (Operation

branch text)

Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings.

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 warnings and restrictions. Be certain to read these items to operate the machine correctly, and to avoid damage to the machine.

Indicates notes for operation or additional explanations. Reading these is highly recommended.

information.

Indicates the description applies to the machine when connected to a computer.

Used for an operation that can be performed in branch procedures.

Used to explain each operation of a branch procedure.

Keys Used In This Guide

Please read the descriptions below of notations of keys and messages used in this guide.

[key name] Text enclosed in these brackets indicates a key on the operation panel of the

machine or an item on the computer to be manipulated. Example: [Color]

<message> Text enclosed in these brackets indicates a message or selectable menu item

which appears on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). Example: <PHOTO PAPER PRO>, <OFF>

Terms Used In This Guide

Please read the list below of terms and abbreviations used in this guide.

machine General term used to represent the MP370 or MP360.

default A setting that remains in effect unless you change it.

document The original sheets of paper, pages of a book, or photographs you copy or

scan with the machine.

paper Paper on which you can print with the machine.

menu A list of settings from which you select an item to set up or change. A menu

has a title which appears on the LCD.

click,

double-click

point Term that indicates moving a mouse pointer onto a desired item.

right-click Term that indicates clicking the right button of a mouse.

/(Slash) Used when consecutively listing OS or model names. For example,

Term that indicates selecting a command or option on your computer, generally with a mouse.

“Windows 2000/XP” indicates “Windows 2000” and “Windows XP.”

Chapter

Introduction

X Features Of Your Machine

Thank you for purchasing the Canon MP370/360. Your machine incorporates the following functions in one simple-to-operate device:

Photo printer . . . . . . . . .

(MP370 only)

Copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Makes color or black & white copies. Also, applies advanced copy

Printer. . . . . . . . . . . Prints photographs, vivid color and crisp black and white documents

Scanner . . . . . . . . . . Scans high-resolution images to your computer and processes them

You may select to use your machine as a stand-alone device for copying and photo printing (MP370). Alternatively, connect your machine to a computer and you will have a fully integrated printer/copier/scanner/photo printer. The utility software supplied with your machine enables you to perform a variety of tasks from your computer effortlessly and efficiently.

Prints photo-quality images from any digital camera or memory card, without using a computer.

features to your copies.

from your computer.

easily using the utility software supplied.

6 Introduction Chapter 1

X Main Components And Their Functions

This section provides the name and location of main components of this machine, and also describes their functions.

Machine

z Exterior

Tray extension Supports paper loaded on the multi-purpose tray. Pull it out before

loading paper.

Multi-purpose tray Used to load paper.

Operation panel Displays the operating status of the machine. It is also used to change or

check the settings of each function. For details, see page 9.

Card slot cover* Covers the card slot. Open this cover when inserting a memory card or

Compact Flash card adapter containing a memory card into the card slots.

Tray extension Supports printouts. Grasping the notch, pull this out before copying or

printing. When not being used, keep it closed in the paper output tray.

Paper output tray Printouts are output to this tray. Open the tray before you start copying

or printing, by pressing the Open button. If closed, the tray will automatically open when the machine starts to copy or print. When not being used, keep it closed in the machine.

Document cover Covers the platen glass. Open this cover when loading a document on

the platen glass.

Platen glass Used to load a document to be processed.

Direct print port (for digital camera)*

Open button Press this button to open the paper output tray accommodated in the

IMPORTANT

• The paper output tray will not open when the machine is placed on a tilted surface.

Used to connect a PictBridge- or Canon Bubble Jet Directcorresponding digital camera or digital video camcorder to the machine when printing images directly from the camera. For details, see page 60.

machine.

* MP370 only

Chapter 1 Introduction 7

z Rear view and interior

Power connector Used to connect the power cord of the machine.

USB connector (for computer)

Access lamp* Lights when a memory card is inserted into the card slot. This lamp

Card slot* Insert a memory card or Compact Flash card adapter containing a

Memory card eject button*

Print head holder Used to install a print head.

Inner cover Open this cover when setting the paper thickness lever, replacing the

Scan unit Lift this unit until it locks into place when the inner cover needs to be

Paper thickness lever

Used to connect a computer to the machine when printing from or scanning to the computer.

flashes while the machine is reading or writing data from/to the memory card. When the machine finishes reading the card, the lamp shuts off.

memory card into these slots when photo printing. The machine is equipped with two kinds of card slots.

Press this button to remove the Compact Flash card adapter, Microdrive memory card, or CompactFlash from the card slot.

ink tanks, or clearing a paper jam.

CAUTION

• Printing with the inner cover open may result in injury.

opened.

Switches the distance between the print head and paper according to the paper type. Adjust the lever to the position appropriate for the paper loaded.

* MP370 only

8 Introduction Chapter 1

Operation Panel

This section describes the keys on the operation panel, and their functions and locations.

MP370 MP360

[ON/OFF] key Turns the machine ON and OFF. Before turning ON the machine, make

sure the scan unit is closed. When turning ON and OFF, keep the key pressed for at least one second.

[Photo Index Sheet] key*

[Menu] key Accesses the settings to customize operation of your machine. [W (–)] and [X (+)]

keys

[Set] key Selects or confirms settings. Also, press this key to recover to standby

[Color] key Starts color copying or scanning.

[Black] key Starts black & white copying or scanning.

[Stop/Reset] key Cancels operations and returns the machine to standby mode.

[Additional Functions] key

[PHOTO PRINT] key*

* MP370 only

Chapter 1 Introduction 9

Switches the machine to Photo Index Sheet mode.

Scroll through menu selections, and increase or decrease the number of copies or the image file number.

mode after correcting paper jams and other errors that stop printing.

Switches the machine to user mode, in which you can customize the settings, including the ink level warning and maintenance settings.

Switches the machine to photo print mode.

[SCAN] key Switches the machine to scan mode. In scan mode, the machine scans a

document to your computer according to the settings selected. This key is used when the machine is connected to a computer.

[COPY] key Switches the machine to copy mode.

[Alarm] lamp Flashes when the machine is turned ON or OFF, when an error occurs,

or when paper or ink has run out.

LCD (Liquid

Displays messages, menu selections, and the operation status.

Crystal Display)

IMPORTANT

• When unplugging the power cord, be sure to press [ON/OFF] first. When you press [ON/OFF], the print head is protected by the cap to prevent the ink from drying. Turn the machine OFF with [ON/ OFF]. When unplugging the power cord, be sure to unplug it after turning the machine OFF with [ON/OFF].

• When not using the machine for a long time, to prevent degradation of the print head, print or copy in both black & white and in color, or perform print head cleaning, about once a month.

• Numerous nozzles are installed in the print head for high-precision printing. Just as the uncapped tip of a ballpoint pen or marker becomes dry and unusable if not used for a long period of time, the print head nozzles become blocked by dried ink. Periodically printing or cleaning the print head can prevent this blockage.

NOTE

• The power cannot be turned OFF with [ON/OFF] when the machine is performing printing, scanning or copying operations.

• Your machine performs a print head cleaning every time you plug in the machine. This ensures optimum print quality but also consumes a small amount of ink during the cleaning process.

10 Introduction Chapter 1

X Menu Flow

Refer to this menu flow when setting features of this machine.

NOTE

• For details on Special Copy features, see Chapter 4.

• For details on the Photo Print mode and Photo Index Sheet features, see Chapter 5.

• Default settings are shown in bold type.

MP370/360 MP370

COPY

ENLARGE/REDUCE

PRESET RATIO

25% MIN. 95% A4→LTR 100% 170% 5"×7"→LTR 212% 4"×6"→LTR 400% MAX.

ZOOM

25%-100%-400%

FIT-TO-PAGE

PAPER SELECT

SIZE

LTR 4"×6" 5"×7" A4

TYPE

PLAIN GLOSSY HIGH RES. TRANS. PHOTO PRO PHOTO PLUS OTHER

DENSITY

-LT DK+

IMAGE QUALITY

NORMAL FINE(PHOTO) FAST

SPECIAL COPY

2 on 1

BORDERLESS COPY

IMAGE REPEAT

AUTO MANUAL VERTICAL HORIZONTAL

MIRROR IMAGE

ENTIRE IMAGE

PHOTO PRINT

PHOTO PRINT MODE

INDEX

SELECT PAPER SIZE

LTR 4"×6" 5"×7" A4

SELECT PAPER TYPE

PHOTO PAPER PRO PLAIN PAPER HIGH RES. PAPER PHOTO PAPER PLUS GLOSSY OTHER PHOTO PAPER

PRINT DATE

OFF ON

VIVID PHOTO

OFF ON

ALL IMAGES

SELECT PAPER SIZE

SELECT PAPER TYPE

BORDERLESS PRINT

OFF ON

PRINT DATE

VIVID PHOTO

SINGLE IMAGE

FILE NO:

NUMBER OF PRINTS

SELECT PAPER SIZE

SELECT PAPER TYPE

BORDERLESS PRINT

PRINT DATE

VIVID PHOTO

*1You can use this feature only when the paper size is set to <LTR> or <A4>. *2You can use this feature only when the paper size is set to <LTR>, <4"×6">, <5"×7">, or <A4>. *3When selecting <MANUAL> for <IMAGE REPEAT>, you can select 1-4 times for <HORIZONTAL> and

<VERTICAL>.

Chapter 1 Introduction 11

SELECT RANGE

IMAGE NUMBER FIRST IMAGE:

LAST IMAGE:

DATE DATE: From

DATE: To

SELECT PAPER SIZE

SELECT PAPER TYPE

BORDERLESS PRINT

PRINT DATE

VIVID PHOTO

DPOF

SELECT PAPER SIZE

SELECT PAPER TYPE

BORDERLESS PRINT

VIVID PHOTO

Photo Index

MP370

Sheet

PRINT/SCAN

Scan

SCAN

Scans a Photo Index Sheet to print the selected

photographs according to the circles you fill.

ALL PAGES

LAST IMAGE

LAST 30 IMAGES

LAST 60 IMAGES LAST 90 IMAGES LAST 120 IMAGES MOST RECENT DATE

SELECT RANGE

DATE: From

DATE: To

NOTE

• For details on Additional Functions, see Chapter 12.

Additional

Functions

USER DATA

INK VOLUME

LOW INK WARNING

ON OFF

INK COUNT RESET BLACK INK CHANGED?

COLOR INK CHANGED?

MAINTENANCE

NOZZLE CHECK

CLEANING

HEAD REFRESHING

ALIGN PRINT HEAD

ROLLER CLEANING

CALIBRATION

QUIET PRINTING

OFF ON

EXTENSION AMOUNT

SMALL LARGE

CARD PROTECT

ON OFF

DISPLAY LANGUAGE

ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE

POWER SAVE TIMER

1 HOUR 4 HOURS 8 HOURS

MP370/360

(MP370)

*1 For <SELECT RANGE>, you can specify the range by <IMAGE NUMBER> or <DATE>.

For Photo Index Sheet, you can select <ALL PAGES>, <LAST IMAGE>, or <SELECT RANGE> only when

31 or more images are stored on the memory card.

12 Introduction Chapter 1

Chapter

Document Handling

X Document Requirements

The documents you load on the platen glass for copying or scanning must meet these requirements:

Document type

Size

(W × L)

Quantity • 1 sheet

Thickness Max. 3/4 in. (20 mm)

NOTE

• Multi-Scan is a function for scanning multiple documents (small-size documents) at a time.

For more information, see Software Guide, located on your Setup CD-ROM.

• All types of paper documents

• Photographs

• Books

Max. 8 1/2 in. × 11 3/4 in. (216 mm × 297 mm)

• 10 documents for Multi-Scan

Chapter 2 Document Handling 13

X Loading Documents

To copy or scan a document, set it on the platen glass.

NOTE

• Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the document is completely dry before loading.

• Make sure no staples or clips are attached to the document before loading.

1 Lift the document cover.

2 Load your document on the platen glass.

• Place your document face down on the platen glass.

• Align the upper left corner of your document with the alignment mark on the lower right corner of the platen glass.

NOTE

• The machine cannot scan the area within approximately 1/8 in. (3 mm) of the front and right edges of the platen glass.

3 Gently close the document cover.

NOTE

• Thick documents (Max. 3/4 in./20 mm), such as books, can also be copied or scanned.

14 Document Handling Chapter 2

Chapter

Paper Handling

X Recommended Paper And Requirements

The following paper is recommended for use with your machine. Please be sure to follow the guidelines and meet the requirements when loading paper in the multi-purpose tray.

Paper Type Load Limit Printer Driver Setting for

Plain paper Approx. 100 sheets

(20 lb. or 75 g/m

Envelopes Approx. 10 envelopes [Envelope]

)

Canon Specialty Media

Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality.

Paper Type Load Limit Printer Driver Setting for

High Resolution Paper Approx. 80 sheets [High Resolution Paper]

Glossy Photo Paper 10 sheets*

20 sheets (4

Matte Photo Paper 10 sheets [Matte Photo Paper]

Photo Paper Plus Glossy 10 sheets*

20 sheets (4

Photo Paper Pro 10 sheets*

20 sheets (4

Transparencies 30 sheets [Transparency]

T-Shirt Transfers 1 sheet [T-shirt Transfer]

(Letter/A4)

" × 6")

(Letter/A4/5" × 7")

" × 6")

(Letter/A4)

" × 6")

[Paper Type]

[Plain Paper]

[Paper Type]

[Glossy Photo Paper]

[Photo Paper Plus Glossy]

[Photo Paper Pro]

If the paper does not feed properly, fan the sheets prior to loading them (up to 10) in the multi-purpose tray. Fanning the sheets will prevent them from sticking together.

NOTE

• For envelopes and T-shirt Transfer, set the paper thickness lever position to the right. For the other paper types, set it to the left.

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 15

Selecting The Correct Paper

This section describes the characteristics and intended use of each paper applicable to this machine. Refer to this section and select the paper most suitable for your purpose of printing.

Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions

Plain paper Letter

(8 1/2 in. × 11 in./

215.9 mm × 279.4 mm) Legal (8 1/2 in. × 14 in./

215.9 mm × 355.6 mm) A4 (8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./210 mm × 297 mm)

Envelopes US Commercial No. 10

(9 1/2 in. × 4 1/8 in./ 241 mm × 105 mm) European DL (8 5/8 in. × 4 3/8 in./ 220 mm × 110 mm)

Printing from your computer/ photo printing/ copying

Printing from your computer

• 17 lb.–28 lb. (64 g/m

• The machine supports the paper sizes shown on the left in portrait orientation.

• You can use regular copier paper, cotton bond paper, or typical letterhead.

• Your machine does not require special ink jet paper.

• Legal-size paper can only be used when printing from your computer.

• You may be able to load other envelopes, but Canon cannot guarantee consistent performance.

• Do not use the following types of envelopes since they may cause problems:

- Envelopes with windows, holes,

perforations, cutouts, double flaps, pressure seals, and peel-off sealing strips.

- Envelopes made with embossed or

treated surfaces.

- Sealed envelopes.

- Envelopes with letters enclosed.

• Remove each envelope from the paper output tray as soon as it is printed.

–105 g/m2)

Canon Specialty Media

Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality.

Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions

High Resolution Paper

Letter (8 1/2 in. × 11 in./

215.9 mm × 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./ 210 mm × 297 mm)

Printing from your computer/ /photo printing/ copying

16 Paper Handling Chapter 3

• This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper.

• It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics and for photographs.

• Load the paper with the whiter side facing up.

• Remove the sheets from the paper output tray before the count reaches 50.

• If the paper curls, remove each sheet as it is delivered in the paper output tray.

Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions

Glossy Photo Paper

Letter (8 1/2 in. × 11 in./

215.9 mm × 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./ 210 mm × 297 mm) 4" × 6" (4 in. × 6 in./

101.6 mm × 152.4 mm)

Printing from your computer/ photo printing /copying

• This paper is thicker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality.

• This paper is suitable for borderless printing.

• Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried.

• Load the paper with the whiter side facing up.

• Remove the sheets from the paper output tray before the count reaches 10.

• Do not use the loading support sheet included with this paper.

• If the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.

Matte Photo Paper

Letter (8 1/2 in. × 11 in./

215.9 mm × 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./ 210 mm × 297 mm)

Printing from your computer

• This is paper that is thick to suppress gloss.

• This is matte water-resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction.

• It is suitable for a variety of printing purposes such as paper crafts, calendars and matte photographs.

• By using borderless printing, you can print without any white borders.

• Load the paper with the whiter side facing up.

• Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried.

• Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.

Photo Paper Plus Glossy

Letter (8 1/2 in. × 11 in./

215.9 mm × 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./ 210 mm × 297 mm) 4" × 6"*

(4 in. × 6 in./

101.6 mm × 152.4 mm) 5" × 7" (5 in. × 7 in./

Printing from your computer/ photo printing

• This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior color reproduction.

• It is ideal for printing high-quality photographs.

• By using borderless printing, you can print without any white borders.

• Load the paper with the glossy side facing up.

• Remove each sheet from the paper output tray as soon as it is printed.

127 mm × 177.8 mm)

For borderless printing

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Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions

Photo Paper Pro

Letter (8 1/2 in. × 11 in./

215.9 mm × 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./ 210 mm × 297 mm) 4" × 6"*

(4 in. × 6 in./

101.6 mm × 152.4 mm)

Printing from your computer/ photo printing/ copying

• This is a thick paper with a glossy finish that provides superior color reproduction and good lightfastness.

• It is ideal for printing high-quality photographs.

• By using borderless printing, you can print without any white borders.

• For 4" × 6" cards, by printing the image beyond the perforations, you can then trim the borders to produce a photograph without any white borders.

• Do not trim the borders before printing.

• Load the paper with the glossy side facing up.

• For 4" × 6" cards, remove the cards from the paper output tray before the count reaches 20.

• For other than 4" × 6" cards, remove the paper from the paper output tray before the count reaches 10.

For borderless printing

Photo Paper Pro guidelines

• Do not touch the print surface until the ink is dry (approx. 30 minutes). Colors in dark images may appear indistinct at first, but will become clearer after approx. 30 minutes.

• Images may smudge if you place them in an album before the ink is completely dry. It is recommended that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours.

• Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight.

• Do not store or display printouts in hot, damp, or humid conditions. Never expose them to heat or direct sunlight.

• Store printouts in photo albums, photo frames, or presentation binders to protect them from direct exposure to air or sunlight.

• Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album as you may not be able to remove them.

• Be aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow.

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Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions

Transparencies

Letter (8 1/2 in. × 11 in./

215.9 mm × 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./ 210 mm × 297 mm)

Printing from your computer/ copying

• This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors.

• Load one sheet of plain paper as the last sheet in the stack.

• Although you can print on either side of the transparencies, best results can be obtained by printing on the side toward which it curls when held by the edge.

• Remove each sheet from the paper output tray as soon as it is printed.

• Do not touch the printed surface or stack the transparencies until the ink has dried.

• If you are storing the transparencies for a long period of time, cover the printed sides with plain paper before storing.

T-Shirt Transfers

Printing from your computer/ copying

• This paper is used to produce iron-on transfers.

• Use mirror printing to print or copy the image onto the T-shirt transfer.

• Load the paper with the side that does not have green lines facing up.

• If the T-shirt transfer is curled, flatten it by curling it in the opposite direction.

• The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as it is printed.

• Refer to the manuals supplied with the T-shirt transfer for details on how to use this paper.

• When copying, set the paper type to <HIGH RES.>, and the image quality to <FINE (PHOTO)>.

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General Paper Guidelines

Paper Types You Cannot Use

• Do not use: –Folded, creased, curled, or wrinkled paper –Envelopes with double flaps, or with pressure seals –Moist paper –Paper with holes (e.g. punched holes) –Very thin paper (less than 17 lb. or 64 g/m –Very thick paper (more than 28 lb. or 105 g/m –Postcards with photographs or stickers adhered to them –Envelopes made with embossed or treated surfaces

Handling Paper

• Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the print surface. Print quality will deteriorate if the print surface is damaged or becomes dirty.

• Do not touch the print surface until the ink has dried.

• Some paper may curl and the print surface may smudge if you have used a large amount of ink for printing. If this occurs, move the paper thickness lever to the right (see page 21). Paper that tends to curl is not recommended for printing photographs or graphics. Use it for printing mainly text.

• If the paper is curled, uncurl it before printing.

• Place the paper back into its packet when not using it, and store out of direct sunlight in a place where the temperature and humidity are low.

)

) *Other than Canon genuine paper.

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X Setting The Paper Thickness Lever

The paper thickness lever adjusts the gap between the print head and the paper to accommodate the thickness of various paper types. Before printing, be sure to set the paper thickness lever.

Follow this procedure:

Lift the scan unit until it locks into place .

• When the machine is ON, the paper output tray

automatically opens when the scan unit is lifted . If the paper output tray does not open, press the Open button to open the paper output tray.

• The print head holder moves to the middle.

2 Open the inner cover.

Click

3 Move the paper thickness lever to the

right or left according to the paper type

NOTE

• For envelopes and T-shirt Transfer, set the paper thickness lever position to the right. For the other paper types, set it to the left.

4 Close the inner cover.

CAUTION

• Press the center of the inner cover until the cover locks into place.

• Printing with the inner cover open may result in injury.

5 Return the scan unit to its original position.

• The LCD displays the following message.

INK TANK C HANGED?

- YES NO +

6 Press [X].

NOTE

• When not replacing an ink tank, be sure to press [X], and no other key.

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X Setting The Paper Size And Type

For copying or photo printing (MP370), on the operation panel, you need to set the size and type of paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray.

NOTE

• For copying, specify the paper size as described in Chapter 4.

• For photo printing, specify the paper size as described in Chapter 5.

• For documents printed from your computer, you can specify the paper size and type on your computer. (See Software Guide, located on your Setup CD-ROM)

X Loading Paper

Loading Paper Other Than Envelopes

Follow this procedure:

1 Set the paper thickness lever to the right or left according to the paper

type.

NOTE

• For the appropriate paper thickness lever position for each paper type, see page 15.

• For details on setting the paper thickness lever, see page 21.

2 Open the multi-purpose tray , then pull

out the tray extension .

• The tray extension can be extended in two parts.

3 Place a stack of paper (print side up) in

the multi-purpose tray , and pinch the paper guide and adjust it to the left side of the stack .

IMPORTANT

• Make sure the stack does not exceed the paper limit mark .

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Loading Envelopes

Follow this procedure:

1 Set the paper thickness lever to the right.

NOTE

• For details on setting the paper thickness lever, see page 21.

2 Open the multi-purpose tray, then pull out the tray extension. 3 Prepare the envelopes for loading.

IMPORTANT

• Press down firmly on the edges of the envelopes to make the folds crisp. Also, press firmly on the area that corresponds to the edges of the back flap.

• Remove any curling by holding the edges diagonally and bending them gently.

• If the edges of the envelope are inflated or are curling, place the envelope on a flat surface (such as a desk).

• With a pen, press down while moving it from the center toward the edges of the envelope.

• Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 1/8 in. (3 mm).

Incorrect Correct

Cross-sections of the envelope edge

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4 Place the stack of envelopes (print side

up) in the multi-purpose tray , and pinch the paper guide and adjust it to the left side of the stack .

• Load the envelopes in the multi-purpose tray with the short side down.

IMPORTANT

• Make sure the stack does not exceed the paper limit mark .

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Chapter

Copying

X Documents You Can Copy

For information on the types of documents you can copy, their requirements, and details on loading them, see Chapter 2.

X Setting The Paper Size And Type

For copying, on the operation panel, you need to set the size and type of paper loaded in the multi-purpose tray.

NOTE

• For details on paper, see page 15.

• The asterisk <*> on the LCD indicates the current setting.

Follow this procedure:

1 Press [COPY].

2 Press [Menu] twice until <2.PAPER SELECT> appears.

2.PAPE R SELE CT

3 Press [Set].

Ex:

SIZE : < *LTR >

TYPE : *PLAIN

4 Use [W] or [X] to select the paper size.

–<LTR>: Letter size –<4"

×6">: Card size ×7">: Card size

–<5" –<A4>: A4 size

5 Press [Set].

Ex:

SIZE : *LTR

TYPE : < *PLAIN >

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6 Use [W] or [X] to select the paper type.

–<PLAIN>: Suitable for plain paper. –<GLOSSY>: Suitable for glossy photo paper and high gloss photo film. –<HIGH RES.>: Suitable for high resolution paper. –<TRANS.>: Suitable for transparencies. –<PHOTO PRO>: Suitable for photo paper pro. –<PHOTO PLUS>: Suitable for photo paper plus glossy. –<OTHER>: Suitable when using photo paper other than that described above (such as

matte photo paper), or if you do not know the paper type.

NOTE

• In order to obtain optimal quality print results, when copying photographs, use Canon-recommended Photo Paper Pro or Photo Paper Plus.

7 Press [Set].

X Making Copies

When making color or black & white copies, you can adjust the print resolution and density. You can also change reduction or enlargement settings.

IMPORTANT

• After turning the machine ON, or after recovering from Power Save mode (see page 88), the image may not be correctly read by the machine. Wait at least one minute before copying.

Follow this procedure:

1 Load the document on the platen glass.

NOTE

• For details on how to load documents, see page 14.

2 Press [COPY].

3 Use [W] or [X] to select the number of copies (max. 99 copies).

Ex:

100% LTR NORMAL

PLAIN

NOTE

• For the number of sheets of paper you can load at a time in the multi-purpose tray, see page 15.

0 3

4 Adjust the settings for your document as necessary.

NOTE

• To select the paper size and type, see page 25.

• To select the image quality, see page 27.

• To select the scanning exposure, see page 28.

• To select the copy ratio, see page 28.

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5 Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying.

• The machine starts copying.

NOTE

• To cancel copying, press [Stop/Reset].

X Adjusting Image Quality (Resolution)

You can adjust the image quality according to the document to be copied.

Follow this procedure:

1 Press [Menu] four times until <4.IMAGE QUALITY> appears.

4.IMAG E QUAL ITY

*NORMA L

2 Use [W] or [X] to select the image quality.

–<NORMAL>: Suitable for text-only documents. –<FINE(PHOTO)>: Suitable for photographs. –<FAST>: Suitable for high speed copying at a lower resolution.

NOTE

•<NORMAL> cannot be selected when <GLOSSY>, <HIGH RES.>, <PHOTO PRO>, <PHOTO PLUS>, or <OTHER> is selected as the paper type. (See page 25)

•<FAST> is only available when <PLAIN> is selected as the paper type. (See page 25)

3 Press [Set].

NOTE

• When using <FAST>, if the quality is different from that expected, select <NORMAL> or <FINE(PHOTO)> and try copying again.

• To cancel, press [Stop/Reset].

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X Adjusting Exposure (Density)

Exposure (density) is the degree of difference between light and dark. Increasing the exposure setting further blackens dark areas and whitens bright areas. Whereas decreasing the exposure setting reduces the difference between bright and dark areas. You can adjust the exposure between nine gradations.

Follow this procedure:

1 Press [Menu] three times until <3.DENSITY> appears.

3.DENS ITY

-LT DK+

2 Use [W] or [X] to select the exposure.

• Pressing [W] decreases the density, and pressing [X] increases the density.

3 Press [Set].

NOTE

• To cancel, press [Stop/Reset].

X Reducing Or Enlarging A Copy

You can reduce or enlarge copies using three different methods:

1 Preset copy ratios You can select one of the preset ratios to reduce or enlarge copies. 2 Custom copy ratios You can specify the copy ratio in percentage to reduce or enlarge copies. 3 Automatic ratios The machine automatically reduces or enlarges the image to fit the paper

size.

The following sections describe how to use these methods.

Using Preset Copy Ratios

Preset copy ratios are convenient when changing between standard paper sizes, for example, reducing A4 to letter size, or enlarging 4" × 6" to letter size.

Follow this procedure:

1 Press [Menu] once until <1.ENLARGE/REDUCE> appears.

1.ENLA RGE/REDUCE

PRESET RAT IO

2 Use [W] or [X] to select <PRESET RATIO>.

1.ENLA RGE/REDUCE

PRESET RAT IO

3 Press [Set].

Ex:

PRESET RAT IO

- 100% +

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