Canon MP970 User Manual

Photo All-In-One

Quick Start Guide

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Photo All-In-One

Quick Start Guide

Canon PIXMA MP970 series Photo All-In-One Quick Start Guide.

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Disclaimer

Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA MP970 series Photo All-In-One. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representation or warranties concerning the products described.

Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your application. The steps described in this manual are in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as “Windows Vista”) and Mac

OS X v.10.4.x.

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About Consumables

Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for 5 years after production has stopped.

Trademarks

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z “Windows” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

z “Windows Vista” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

z “Macintosh” and “Mac” are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

z “Photo Rag” is a trademark of Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH.

z “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO”, “Memory Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

z “xD-Picture Card” is a trademark of Fuji Film Co. Ltd.

z “MultiMediaCard” is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association.

z “SD Card”, “miniSD Card”, and “microSD Card” are trademarks of SD Association.

z “IrDA Feature Trademark” is owned by the Infrared Data Association and used under license

therefrom.

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Table of Contents

Before Using the Machine .............................2

How to Navigate Menus on the LCD ..............2

Turning the Machine On and Off ....................5

Handling the Original Document.....................7

Loading Printing Paper...................................9

Hints for Handling the Paper Sources .......... 12

Changing the Paper Source .........................15

Loading Paper ..............................................16

Loading Envelopes .......................................20

Loading Small-Sized Paper..........................23

Copying .........................................................25

Making Copies.............................................. 25

Using Useful Copy Functions .......................26

Printing from a Memory Card ......................27

Memory Cards Supported by This

Machine ........................................................27

Inserting the Memory Card...........................28

Removing the Memory Card.........................29

Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory

Card..............................................................29

Using Useful Printing Functions.................... 33

Using Useful Display Functions....................33

Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet...... 34

Photo Printing from Printed Photo or

Film..........................................................35

Scanning a Photo .........................................35

Scanning a Film............................................35

Printing Scanned Photographs.....................38

Using Useful Printing Functions.................... 39

Using Useful Display Functions....................39

Printing from Your Computer......................40

Printing with Windows...................................40

Printing with Macintosh.................................41

Scanning Images ..........................................42

Scanning Methods........................................42

Printing Photographs Directly from

a PictBridge Compliant Device .............44

Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge

Compliant Device.......................................... 44

About PictBridge Print Settings.....................46

Routine Maintenance ...................................50

Replacing an Ink Tank..................................50

Keeping the Best Printing Results ................ 55

When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are

Incorrect........................................................ 56

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern................57

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ........... 58

Print Head Cleaning......................................60

Print Head Deep Cleaning............................61

Aligning the Print Head.................................62

Cleaning Your Machine ................................67

Troubleshooting........................................... 72

An Error Message Is Displayed on the

LCD ..............................................................74

LCD Cannot Be Seen At All.......................... 76

An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the

LCD ..............................................................76

Cannot Install the MP Drivers.......................77

Cannot Connect to Computer Properly ........ 78

Print Results Not Satisfactory.......................79

The Print Result Not Satisfactory When

Copying ........................................................82

Printing Does Not Start.................................83

Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected.........84

Paper Does Not Feed Properly .................... 85

Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source

Specified in the Printer Driver.......................85

Paper Jams ..................................................86

Error Message Appears on the Computer

Screen ..........................................................90

Error Message Appears on a PictBridge

Compliant Device .........................................93

Cannot Print Properly through Infrared

Communication............................................. 94

Cannot Print Properly through Bluetooth

Communication............................................. 94

Cannot Print Properly from a Photo Index

Sheet ............................................................94

Cannot Remove a Memory Card..................95

Scanning Problems ...................................... 95

Cannot Scan Films .......................................95

Appendix....................................................... 97

How to Use the Documentation Provided..... 97

Reading the On-screen Manuals..................99

Specifications .............................................100

Safety Precautions..................................... 104

Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and

Use of Images ............................................106

Users in the U.S.A......................................107

Index............................................................ 111

Before Using the Machine

How to Navigate Menus on the LCD

You can display the menu screen or setting screen and use various functions on the LCD.

This section describes about the basic operation of the menu screen and buttons on the Operation Panel.

(1) HOME screen

(2) Function buttons

See “Operation of Other Buttons” on page 4.

(3) Black button (top)

Color button (bottom)

(4) {, }, [, and ]buttons

(5) OK button

(6) Easy-Scroll Wheel

(7) HOME button

(8) NAVI button

See “Operation of Other Buttons” on page 4.

(9) Back button

See “Operation of Other Buttons” on page 4.

(8) (9) (1) (2)

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(7) (5)(6)

(4)

(3)

 Basic Operation

This section describes the operation to navigate menus with the Easy-Scroll Wheel, [, ], and OK buttons, taking the HOME screen as an example.

1 Press the HOME button.

The HOME screen will be displayed.

2 Turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel to select the

mode, then press the OK button.

You can turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel left or right. You can also use the [ or ] button to select setting items.

Move the icon of the desired mode to position (A).

The selected mode screen will be displayed.

You can select the following modes on the HOME screen:

Copy: You can copy in various layouts. See “Copying” on page 25.

Scan: You can save the scanned data to a connected computer using the

Operation Panel. See “Scanning Images” on page 42.

Photo index sheet: You can easily print the photos from a memory card using the Photo

Index Sheet. See “Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet” on page 34.

Settings: You can perform the maintenance or change the various settings of

the machine. For details, see “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 56, “Cleaning Your Machine” on page 67, or “Changing the Machine Settings” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

Film print: You can scan the image data on the 35 mm film strips and slides

and then print them. See “Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film” on page 35.

Easy photo reprint: You can scan printed photos and then print them. See “Photo

Printing from Printed Photo or Film” on page 35.

Memory card: Print the photo data saved on a memory card of a digital camera.

See “Printing from a Memory Card” on page 27.

(A)

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 Operation of Other Buttons

z Function Buttons

Two Function buttons enable you to select menus displayed at the bottom of the LCD.

The screen that appears when you press a Function button depends on the screen that is displayed and which Function button you press.

(1) Left Function button

When you press the left Function button on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed.

(2) Right Function button

When you press the right Function button on the HOME screen, the introductions for the selected mode functions are displayed.

When you press them on screens other than the HOME screen, an operation procedure or menus are displayed.

(1) (2)

z Back Button

You can return the LCD to the previous screen.

z Display the Print Instruction Using the Navigation Menu

When you do not know how to use the print function for the frequent use or how to refill paper, you can easily get the explanation from the navigation menu.

1 Press the NAVI button.

The NAVI screen is displayed.

2 Select a menu you would like to use, then

press the OK button.

The explanation about the work flow is displayed. Operate as the explanation.

You can select various menus on the NAVI screen.

4 Before 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 Print Head and ink tanks are installed into place.

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 and/or the Network Setup Guide to complete them.

1 Open the Operation Panel and press the ON/

OFF button to turn on the machine.

The Power lamp flashes and then remains lit blue.

Important

If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is displayed on the LCD, see “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 74.

2 If you are using the machine connected to a

computer, turn on your computer.

 Turning off the Machine

1 To 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 blue, the machine may become unable to print.

See “Keeping the Best Printing Results” on page 55.

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 To Save Energy

This machine has the following two modes that allow you to save energy.

z Screen-saver Mode

The LCD goes out if the machine is not operated for about five minutes*.

* You cannot change the wait time before the LCD 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.

z Power Save Mode

The machine enters the Power save mode if not operated for a certain time interval*. In the Power save mode, the FAU lamp is turned off to reduce the power consumption of the machine.

* You can set the wait time before the FAU lamp is turned off. Select from 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, and 4 hours. The default setting is 15 minutes. For details, refer to “Other Settings” in “Changing the Machine Settings” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

The FAU lamp is turned off, if no operation is performed for the time interval set in the Power save mode while the FAU lamp is on. If you scan films frequently, it is recommended to set the longer time interval (1 hour or 4 hours).

Note

Press any button except for the ON/OFF button or perform a copy or scan operation to restore the machine.

6 Before 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

Height Max. 0.98 inches / 25 mm

Paper documents

Photographs

Books

Films

* Positive and negative 35 mm film strips and 35 mm slides.

 Loading Original Documents

Load originals to copy or scan on the Platen Glass.

z For details on how to load photographs, see “Scanning a Photo” on page 35.

z For details on how to load positive and negative 35 mm film strips and 35 mm slides, see

“Scanning a Film” on page 35.

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.

1 Load 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. Align the upper left corner of your original with the alignment mark as shown in the figure on the right.

(1)

(2)

Important

z Do not place any objects weighing more than 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg on the Platen Glass. z Do not press or put weight on the original with pressure exceeding 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg.

Doing so may cause the scanner to malfunction or the Platen Glass to break.

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Note

The machine cannot scan the shaded area in the figure below.

(A)

(B)

(A) 0.04 inches / 1 mm (B) 0.04 inches / 1 mm

2 Gently close the Document Cover.

8 Before Using the Machine

Loading Printing Paper

This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray and the Cassette.

Note

z At purchase, the machine is set to feed from the Rear Tray. If you are printing without changing paper

source settings, load paper in the Rear Tray. For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on page 16.

z Do not place any objects in front of the machine.

 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 Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss

z Photo Paper Plus Glossy

z Photo Paper Plus Double Sided

z Photo Paper Pro

z Matte Photo Paper

z Fine Art Paper “Photo Rag™”

z Photo Stickers

z Media Suited for Business

Documents

z High Resolution Paper

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 Paper Handling

z Recommended Paper and Requirements

Media Type

Plain Paper

Envelopes

Super White Paper

High Resolution

Paper

Glossy Photo Paper

Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”

Photo Paper Glossy

Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss

Photo Paper Plus Glossy

Photo Paper Plus Double

*3, *4

Sided

Photo Paper

Pro

Matte Photo Paper

Fine Art Paper “Photo

Rag”

T-Shi rt Transfers

Photo Sticker s

*10

Model

Paper Support Load Limit Paper

Rear Tray Cassette

Output Tray Load Limit

Media Type

Machine Setting

Printer Driver Setting

— 150 sheets 150 sheets 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper

— 10 envelopes 5 envelopes 1 envelope — Envelope

SW-201 100 sheets 100 sheets 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper

HR-101N 80 sheets 80 sheets 50 sheets — High

Resolution Paper

GP-401 A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x

177.8 mm and 8" x 10" /

203.2 x 254.0 mm:

GP-501 Glossy

10 sheets 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm

and Wide: 20 sheets Credit card: 20 sheets (Rear

GP-502 Glossy

Tray only)

SG-201 Photo Plus

PP-101 Photo Plus

Glossy Photo Paper

Photo Paper

Glossy

Glossy Photo Paper

Photo Paper Plus Glossy

PP-101D — Photo

Paper Plus Double Sided

PR-101 Photo

Paper Pro

MP-101 Matte Photo

Paper

FA-PR1 1 sheet Not

loadable

— Fine Art

Photo Paper Pro

Matte Photo Paper

Photo Rag

TR-301 1 sheet 1 sheet — T-Shirt

Transfers

PS-101 1 sheet Not

loadable

Photo Plus Glossy

Photo Paper Plus Glossy

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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.

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.

Available only when printing from your computer.

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.

Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray.

We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Canon genuine media is produced and stored to get optimum printing quality. We recommend using Canon genuine media.

For details on using art paper, refer to “Before Printing on Art Paper” in “Compatible Media Types” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

If you are using this paper, you cannot print in the 1.38 inches / 35 mm margin on the top and bottom edges. If you choose a special page size for Fine Art Paper in the printer driver, a limit is set to prevent printing in the 1.38 inches / 35 mm margin on the top and bottom edges of the paper. We recommend checking the area being printed in the preview screen before printing. Refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.

*10

When printing photos saved on a memory card to sticker paper, be sure to select Sticker print in the memory card mode. Refer to “Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)” in “Printing from a Memory Card” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

When copying printed photos onto sticker paper, be sure to select Sticker print in the easy photo reprint mode. Refer to “Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)” in “Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

When copying photos onto sticker paper from a film, be sure to select Sticker print in the film print mode. Refer to “Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)” in “Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

When printing photos saved on your mobile phone to sticker paper, select Stickers for paper size in Wireless print settings. Refer to “Setting Items” in “Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

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.

Note

z To specify the page size and media type when printing photos saved on mobile phones, refer to

“Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone” in “Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device” of the User ’s Guide on-screen manual.

z For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to “Printing Media” in the User’s Guide

on-screen manual.

11Before Using the Machine

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 postcard, 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 Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps)

z Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface

z Envelopes with pressure stickers

z Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive

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.

Hints for Handling the Paper Sources

This machine offers two paper sources to load printing paper; the Rear Tray (A) and the Cassette (B).

(A)

(B)

Here are some hints for handling these paper sources according to how you are using them.

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Note

z Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and require the use of the Rear Tray.

See “Paper Handling” on page 10. For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on page 16.

z Printer driver settings may be required depending on the usage. For details on printer driver settings,

refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.

 If You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as on Plain Paper

If you use photo paper as much as plain paper, you can load photo paper in the Rear Tray and plain paper in the Cassette. This way, you can switch the paper source according to the type of paper just by pressing the Paper Feed Switch.

You can also specify the type and size of paper to be fed from the Cassette using the printer driver. You can print more efficiently by specifying the type of paper you use regularly this way, since the paper source will be switched automatically to the Cassette for this paper.

(A)

(B)

(A) Rear Tray: Load paper of various types and sizes, including photo paper

(B) Cassette: Load paper you use most regularly, such as plain paper

13Before Using the Machine

 If You Print Mainly on Plain Paper

You can load plain paper of the same size in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to automatically switch the paper source when either paper source runs out of paper during printing.

(A)

(B)

(A) Rear Tray: Load plain paper

(B) Cassette: Load plain paper

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Changing the Paper Source

Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Cassette. The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(A) Rear Tray lamp

(B) Cassette lamp

Important

When Printing from Your Computer If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the Paper

Feed Switch on the machine will be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when

printing. Confirm the setting in the printer driver. See “Printing with Windows” on page 40 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 41.

For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.

15Before 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, refer to “Using Specialty Media” on page 9.

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 (Rear Tray only)

– Non-standard sizes for the Rear Tray: 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

– Non-standard sizes for the Cassette: 3.5 x 5 inches to 8.5 x 11.69 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm to 215.9

x 297.0 mm

Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper)

 Loading Paper in the Rear Tray

1 Flatten 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 81.

z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.

– When you do not print, remove unused paper from the Rear Tray, put them back into the

package, and keep it on a level surface.

– Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing.

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2 Prepare to load paper.

(1) Open the Sheet Feeder Cover and pull out the

Paper Support. Put your finger in the rounded indent of the Paper Support and pull it out until it stops.

(2) Open the Paper Output Tray.

Put your finger in the center of the top of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently.

(3) Open the Output Tray Extension.

(4) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the

Rear Tray lamp (A) lights.

Note

You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.

For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.

(1)

(A)

(4) (3) (2)

3 Load the paper.

(1) Load the paper in the Rear Tray with the print

side facing UP.

(2) Align the paper stack against the Cover Guide

on the right side of the Paper Support.

(B) (3) (1) (2)

Note

Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the Rear Tray.

(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the

left side of the paper stack.

Important

Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. The paper may not be fed properly.

Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (B).

4 Specify 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 in Page size and Media type in each mode. For details on settings in each mode, see “Setting Items” on page 25 and page 30.

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 40 or “Printing with

Macintosh” on page 41.

17Before Using the Machine

 Loading Paper in the Cassette

Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and require the use of the Rear Tray. If you intend to use only the Cassette, check for any usage restrictions in advance. See “Paper Handling” on page 10.

Important

z Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the Cassette for a long time. This may

cause paper discoloration due to natural aging.

z If you load photo paper such as Photo Paper Pro in the Cassette, you may get roller traces on

the print surface. To avoid this, load paper in the Rear Tray.

1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.

See “Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.” on page 16.

2 Pull out the Cassette from the machine.

3 Load the paper with the print side facing

DOWN.

(1) Load the paper in the Cassette with the print

side facing DOWN and the leading edge to the far side.

(2) Align the paper stack against the right side of

the Cassette.

(3) Slide the Paper Guides to fit to the loaded

paper stack.

(A)

(1)

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(2)

(3)

Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).

4 Insert the Cassette into the machine.

Push the Cassette all the way into the machine.

5 Prepare the Paper Output Tray.

(1) Open the Paper Output Tray.

Put your finger in the center of the top of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently.

(2) Open the Output Tray Extension.

(3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the

Cassette lamp (B) lights.

(B) (3) (2) (1)

6 Specify 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 in Page size and Media type in each mode. For details on settings in each mode, see “Setting Items” on page 25 and page 30.

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 40 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 41.

z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.

For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.

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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 stickers – Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive

 Loading Envelopes in the Rear Tray

1 Prepare 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.

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2 Load the envelopes.

(1) Load the envelope against the Cover Guide

(the right side of the Paper Support). 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)

(B)

(1)

Note

Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load envelopes in the Rear Tray.

(2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the

left side of the envelope.

Important

Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. The envelopes may not be fed properly.

(3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Rear Tray lamp lights up.

(3)

(A) Printing orientation

(B) Make sure the flaps are folded.

3 Specify the settings in the printer driver.

(1) Select Envelope in Media Type.

(2) Select the size for envelopes.

In Windows In Macintosh

(3) Select Landscape in Orientation.

Be sure to set the printer driver setting properly. If you do not, the address may be printed in the wrong direction.

For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 40 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 41.

, select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in Page Size.

, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size.

Important

Note

(A)

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 Loading Envelopes in the Cassette

(A)

1 Prepare the envelopes.

See “Prepare the envelopes.” on page 20.

2 Load the envelopes.

(1) Align the envelope stack against the right side

of the Cassette. Load with the address side facing DOWN. The flap of the envelope will appear facing UP on the left side.

Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once.

(2) Slide the Paper Guides against the sides of the

envelope.

(1)

(2)

(A) Make sure the flaps are folded.

(3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the

Cassette lamp lights up.

3 Specify the settings in the printer driver.

(1) Select Envelope in Media Type.

(2) Select the size for envelopes.

In Windows, select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in Page Size. 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 may be printed in the wrong direction.

Note

For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 40 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 41.

(3)

(B)

(B) Printing orientation

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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.

Note

Load Credit card-sized paper in the Rear Tray.

 Loading Small-Sized Paper in the Rear Tray

(1) Load the small-sized paper against the Cover

Guide (the right side of the Paper Support) with the print side facing UP.

Note

Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when you load paper in the Rear Tray.

(2)

(1)

(2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the

left side of the paper stack.

(3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Rear

Tray lamp lights.

(4) Specify the page size and media type settings

according to the loaded paper.

(3)

Note

z When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of

the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in each mode. For details on settings in each mode, see “Setting Items” on page 25 and page 30.

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 40 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 41.

z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.

For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.

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 Loading Small-Sized Paper in the Cassette

(1) Align the paper stack against the right side of

the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN.

(2) Slide the Paper Guides against the sides of the

paper stack.

(1)

(2)

(3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the

Cassette lamp lights.

(4) Specify the page size and media type settings

according to the loaded paper.

(3)

Note

z When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of

the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in each mode. For details on settings in each mode, see “Setting Items” on page 25 and page 30.

z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded

z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.

For details, refer to the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.

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Copying

Making Copies

This section describes the basic procedure to make copies. For details, refer to “Copying” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

1 Turn on the machine.

See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 5.

2 Make sure that Copy is selected on the HOME screen, then press the OK button.

Note

You can also press the Color or Black button instead of the OK button.

3 Load paper.

See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 9.

4 Load the original document on the Platen Glass.

See “Handling the Original Document” on page 7.

5 Specify copy settings.

(1) Confirm the paper source, page size, media

type, and other settings. To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button.

(2) Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number

of copies.

6 Press the Color button for color copying, or

the Black button for black & white copying.

(1)

(2)

Important

Do not stare at the light directly for an extended period of time when copying.

 Setting Items

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Note

z Page size and media type settings are saved in each mode. z The settings of the page size, media type, etc. are retained even if the machine is turned off. z Depending on the functions, some setting items cannot be specified in combination.

25Copying

(1) Magnification

Specify the reduction/enlargement method. For details, refer to “Reducing or Enlarging a Copy” in “Making Copies” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

(2) Intensity

Specify the intensity. For details, refer to “Changing Intensity Setting” in “Making Copies” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

(3) Page size

Select the page size of the loaded paper.

(4) Media type

Select the media type of the loaded paper.

(5) Print quality

Adjust print quality according to the original.

(6) Paper source

Select the paper source. Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected as the paper source.

Important

z If you used Fast (speed-priority) with media type set to Plain paper and the quality is not as

good as expected, select Standard or High (quality-priority) and try copying again.

z Select High (quality-priority) to copy in grayscale. Grayscale renders tones in a range of grays

instead of black or white.

Using Useful Copy Functions

For details, refer to “Using Useful Copy Functions” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

Reduced/Enlarged copy

2-on-1 copy

Frame erase Trimming Masking

Two-sided copy

4-on-1 copy

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Borderless copy

Image repeat

+ 90 hidden pages

Canon MP970 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before Using the Machine

How to Navigate Menus on the LCD

Turning the Machine On and Off

Handling the Original Document

Loading Printing Paper

Hints for Handling the Paper Sources

Changing the Paper Source

Loading Paper

Loading Envelopes

Loading Small-Sized Paper

Copying

Making Copies

Using Useful Copy Functions