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

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Disclaimer

Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughlyinorder that it will be an easy-to-use
guide to your Canon PIXMA MP970 series Photo AII-In-One. All statements, technical information
and recommendations
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.

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manual
system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as "Windows Vista") and Mac® OS X

of

your application. The steps describedinthis manual areinWindows Vista™ operating

in

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About Consumables

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

Trademarks

• "Microsoft"

• "Windows" is a trademark

• "Windows Vista" is a trademark

• "Macintosh" and "Mac" are trademarks

• "Photo Rag"

is

a registered trademarkofMicrosoft Corporation.

of

Microsoft Corporation, registeredinthe U.S. and other countries.

of

Microsoft Corporation.

of

Apple Inc., registeredinthe U.S. and other countries.

is

a trademarkofHahnemUhle FineArt GmbH.

• "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick PRO", "Memory Stick Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are
trademarks

• "xD-Picture Card" is a trademark

• "MultiMediaCard" is a trademark

• "SO Card", "miniSD Card", and "microSD Card" are trademarks

• "lrDA Feature Trademark"
therefrom.

• "Bluetooth" is a trademark

Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza

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of

Sony Corporation.

of

Fuji Film Co. Ltd.

of

the MultiMediaCard Association.

of

SO

Association.

is

owned by the Infrared Data Association and used under license

of

Bluetooth

SIG,

Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc.

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

Making Copies 25
Using Useful Copy Functions 26

Printing from a Memory Card

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

25

27

Photo Printing from Printed Photo or

Film

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

Printing with Windows .40
Printing with Macintosh

Computer

35

40

41

Scanning Images .42

Scanning Methods 42

Printing Photographs Directly from

a PictBridge Compliant Device

Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge
Compliant Device 44
About PictBridge Print Settings 46

44

Troubleshooting

An Error Message Is Displayed on the
LCD 74
LCD Cannot Be Seen At
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

AII.

Appendix

How to Use the Documentation Provided 97
Reading the On-screen Manuals 99
Specifications 100

Safety

Precautions

Legal LimitationsonUse of Your Product and

of

Use
Users in the U.S.A 107

Images 106

Index

72

76

97

104

111

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

Aligning the Print Head 62

Cleaning Your Machine 67

61

1

Before Using the Machine

How to Navigate Menus

You can display the menu screenorsetting screen and use various functions on the LCD.
This section describes about the basic operationofthe menu screen and buttons on the Operation

Panel.

(1)

HOME

(2) Function buttons

See "OperationofOther Buttons" on
page 4.

(3) Black button (top)

Color button (bottom)

(4)

.,

(5)

OK

(6) Easy-Scroll Wheel
(7)

HOME

(8) NAVI button

See "OperationofOther Buttons" on
page 4.

(9) Back button

See "OperationofOther Buttons" on

page 4.

.,

button

screen

~,

and.

button

buttons

on

the LCD

(8) (9)

(1

) (2)

2

Before

Using

the

Machine

(7) (6) (5) (4)

(3)

•

Basic

This section describes the operation to navigate menus with the
OK

Operation

buttons, taking the HOME screen as an example.

Easy-Scroll

Wheel,..,~,and

1 Press the

The HOME screen will be displayed.

2 Turn the

mode, then press the

You can turn the
You can also use the
setting items.

Move the icon
The selected mode screen will be displayed.

You can select the following modes on the HOME screen:
Copy:

Scan:

Photo

HOME

Easy-Scroll

of

index

sheet:

button.

Wheel
OK

Easy-Scroll

..

or~button to select

the desired mode to position (A).

You can copyinvarious layouts. See "Copying" on page 25.
You

Operation Panel. See "Scanning Images" on page 42.
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.

to select the

button.

Wheel

can save the scanned data to a connected computer using the

left or right.

(A)--

...........

~

Copy

'V

Memory card

'V

Settings:

Film

print:

Easy

photo

Memory

reprint:

card:

You

can perform the maintenanceorchange the various settings
the machine. For details, see "When Printing Becomes Faint
Colors Are Incorrect" on page 56, "Cleaning Your Machine" on

page 67, or "Changing the Machine Settings"

on-screen manual.
You can scan the image data on the 35 mm film strips and slides

and then print them. See "Photo Printing from Printed Photo

on page 35.
You can scan printed photos and then print them. See "Photo

Printing from Printed Photo
Print the photo data saved on a memory card

See "Printing from a Memory Card" on page 27.

or

Film" on page 35.

in

the User's Guide

of

a digital camera.

or

or

Film"

of

Before Using the Machine

3

• Operation of Other Buttons

• Function Buttons

Two Function buttons enable you to select menus displayed at the bottomofthe LCD.
The screen that appears when you press a Function button depends on the screen that

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

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 otherthan the

screen, an operation procedure or menus are

displayed.

is

Copy

HOME

is

<til'

(1

) (2)

• Back Button

You

can return the LCD to the previous screen.

• 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 screenisdisplayed.

2 Select a menu you would like to use, then

press the

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

You

can select various menus on the NAVI screen.

OK

button.

NAVI

Print

photo

Special

photo

Howtoload

from

memory.card

print

paper

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.

The

•
If you are using the machine connected

• The machine is connected to

•

Print Head and ink tanks are installed into place.

to

a computer, confirm also the following.

your

computer

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.

(or a compatible device).

1 Open the Operation Panel and press the ON/

OFF

button to turn on the machine.

The

Power

~

Important

If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and
error messageisdisplayed on the LCD, see "An Error
Message

lamp

flashes and then remains lit blue.

Is

Displayedonthe LCD"onpage 74.

an

2 Ifyou 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
is turned off.

the

Power

~

Important

About the Power Plug

When removing the power plug after turing off the
machine, be sure to confirm that the Power lamp

not lit. If the power plugisremoved 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"

lamp stops flashing, the machine

on

page

is

55.

Before Using the Machine

5

• To Save

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

•

Screen-saver

The LCD goes outifthe machine is not operated for aboutfive minutes'.
* You cannot change the wait time before the LCD goes out.

Energy

Mode

W Note

When

you

want to restore the display, perform a print operation or press any button except for the

ON/OFF button. When

the machine turns off.

•

Power

The machine enters the Power save modeifnot operated for a certain time interval*. In the
Power save mode, the FAU lamp is turned off to reduce the power consumption

* You can set the wait time before the FAU lamp is turned off. Select from 5
minutes,1hour,
Settings" in "Changing the Machine Settings"

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

Save

Mode

and 4

(1

you

hours.

hour

press the ON/OFF button while the machineisin

The default setting is15minutes.

of

the User's Guide on-screen manual.

or 4

hours).

For details, refer to "Other

Screen-saver mode,

of

the machine.

minutes,

15

W Note

Press any button except for the ON/OFF button or perform a copy or scan operationtorestore 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

The original documents you load on the Platen Glass for copyingorscanning must meet these

requirements:

Document

Requirements

Document

type

Size (W
Height

•

Loading

Load originals to copyorscan on the Platen Glass.

• For details on how to load photographs, see "Scanning a Photo" on page 35.

•

For

"Scanning a Film" on page 35.

W

Make sure any glue. ink, correction fluid, or the likeonthe original documentiscompletely dry
before loading it

xL)

Original

details on how to load positive and negative 35

Note

• Paper documents

• Photographs

• Books

• Films

* Positive and negative 35

Max. 8.5 x 11.7 inches / 216 x 297
Max. 0.98 inches /25mm

mm

Documents

on

the Platen Glass.

film strips and 35

mm

mm

film strips and 35

1 Load the original document on the Platen Glass.

mm

slides.

mm

slides, see

(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
alignment mark as shown
on the right.

~

•

Do
Do

•
Doingsomay cause the scannertomalfunction or the Platen Glass to break.

of

your original with the

in

the figure

Important

not place any objects weighing more than 4.4Ib/ 2.0kgon
not press or put weightonthe original with pressure exceeding 4.4Ib/ 2.0

the Platen Glass.

kg.

Before Using the Machine

7

~

Note

The machine cannot scan the shaded areainthe figure below.

(A) 0.04 inches / 1 mm
(8)

0.04 inches/1mm

2 Gently close the Document Cover.

8 Before Using the Machine

Loading Printing Paper

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

W Note

• At purchase, the machineisset to feed from the Rear
in

source settings, load paper
page

16.

•

Do

not place any objectsinfront ofthe machine.

the Rear

Tray.

For detailsonloading paper, see "Loading Paper"

• Using Specialty Media

Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality.

Tray.Ifyou

are printing without changing paper

on

• Photo Quality Media

• Glossy Photo Paper

• Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss

• Photo Paper Plus Glossy

• Photo Paper Plus Double Sided

• Photo Paper Pro

• Matte Photo Paper

• Fine Art Paper "Photo Rag™''

• Photo Stickers

• Media Suited for Business
Documents

• High Resolution Paper

Before Using the Machine

9

• Paper Handling

• Recommended Paper and Requirements

Plain

Paper*2
Envelopes
Super White

*3

SW-201

Paper
High

HR-101N
Resolution
Paper*3

GlossyPhoto GP-401
Paper

-

GlossyPhoto GP-501
Paper 4" x 6"
"Everyday and Wide: 20 sheets
Use"

Photo Paper

GP-502
Glossy

Photo

SG-201
Paper Plus
Semi-gloss*4

Photo Paper PP-101
Plus Glossy*4

Photo Paper PP-101D
Plus Double

Sided*3,

*4

Photo Paper PR-101
pro*4

Matte Photo MP-101
Paper

Fine Art FA-PR1
Paper"Photo loadable*5

R

"*3

*7

ag , , ,

"9

"8

150 sheets
10 envelopes
100 sheets

80 sheets

A4, Letter, 5" x 7"

177.8 mm and 8" x 10"

150 sheets
5 envelopes
100 sheets

80 sheets

/127.0

x

I

203.2 x 254.0 mm:
10 sheets

/101.6

x 152.4 mm

Credit card: 20 sheets (Rear
Tray only)*5

1 sheet

Not

50 sheets
1 envelope
50 sheets

50 sheets

*6

Plain paper

Plain paper

Glossy
Photo
Paper

Glossy
Photo
Paper

Glossy
Photo
Paper

Photo Plus
Glossy

Photo Plus
Glossy

Photo
Paper Pro

Matte Photo
Paper

Plain Paper
Envelope
Plain Paper

High
Resolution
Paper

Glossy
Photo
Paper

Glossy
Photo
Paper

Glossy
Photo
Paper

Photo
Paper Plus
Glossy

Photo
Paper Plus
Glossy

Photo
Paper Plus
Double
Sided

Photo
Paper Pro

Matte Photo
Paper

Fine Art
Photo Rag

T-Shirt
Transfers

TR-301

*3

Photo PS-101
Stickers

10

"10

Before Using the Machine

1 sheet

1 sheet

1 sheet

Not
loadable*5

Photo Plus
Glossy

T-Shirt
Transfers

Photo
Paper Plus
Glossy

*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
website. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the

of

country or region

purchase. Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase

paper by name.

*2

Proper feeding

of

type

paper orenvironmental conditions (eithervery highorlow temperature and humidity).

In such cases, reduce the sheets

*3

Available only when printing from your computer.

*4

When loading paperinstacks, the print side may be marked as it is fedinor sheets

stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly.

of

paper may not be possible at the maximum capacity depending on the

of

paper you load at a time to around half.

In

this case, load one sheet at a

time.

*5

Feeding this paperfrom the Cassette can damage the machine. Loadinthe Rear Tray.

*6

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

*7

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

*8

For details on using art paper, refer to "Before Printing on Art Paper"

of

Types"

*9

Ifyou are using this paper, you cannot print

the User's Guide on-screen manual.

in

the 1.38inches / 35 mm margin on the top and

in

"Compatible Media

bottom edges.
If you choose a special page size for Fine Art Paper in the printer driver, a limit is set to

mm

prevent printing in the 1.38 inches / 35
We recommend checking the area being printed

PC

Refer to the

*10

When printing photos saved on a memory card to sticker paper, be sure to select
print

in the memory card mode. Refer to "Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)"in"Printing

from a Memory Card"

Printing Guide on-screen manual.

of

the User's Guide on-screen manual.

margin on the top and bottom edgesofthe paper.

in

the preview screen before printing.

may

Sticker

our

be

When copying printed photos onto sticker paper, be sure to select

photo reprint mode. Refer to "Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)"
Printed Photo

or

Film"ofthe User's Guide on-screen manual.

When copying photos onto sticker paper from a film, be sure to select
film print mode. Refer to "Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)"

or

Photo

Film"ofthe User's Guide on-screen manual.

When printing photos saved on your mobile phone to sticker paper, select

in

size

Wireless

Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone"

print

settings.

Refer to "Setting Items" in "Setting the Page Size, Media

of

the User's Guide on-screen

Sticker

in

"Photo Printing from

in

"Photo Printing from Printed

print

Sticker

Stickers

in the easy

printinthe

for paper

manual.

~

Important

• Put unused paper back into the package, and store them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct
sunlight.

•

Do

not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the inkisfixed.

~

Note

•

To

specify the page size and media type when printing photos savedonmobile phones, refer to

and

"Setting the Page Size, Media Type,

Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone"

in
"Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device" of the User's Guide on-screen
manual.

• For a detailed description of printing media types,

refer to "Printing Media"

in

the User's Guide

on-screen manual.

Before Using the Machine

11

• 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
or smaller sized paper, do not use paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or
notepad paper cut to a small size.

• Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper

• Damp paper

• Paper that

• Paper thatistoo thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 28
Ib

/105

• Picture postcards

• Postcards affixed with photos or stickers

• Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps)

• Envelopes withanembossed ortreated surface

• Envelopes with pressure stickers

• Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive

• Any type

• Paper that

• Paper bound with staples or glue

is

too thin (weighing less than17Ib

gsm)

of

paper with holes

is

not rectangular

/ 64 gsm)

on

A5

• Paper with adhesives

• 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

(8).

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

12

Before Using the Machine

~

Note

• Some types
See "Paper Handling"onpage

• Printer driver settings mayberequired dependingonthe usage. For detailsonprinter driver settings,
refer to the

and

sizes of paper are not loadableinthe Cassette and require the useofthe Rear

10.

For detailsonloading paper, see "Loading Paper"onpage

PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.

Tray.

16.

• 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 paperinthe Rear Tray and
plain paper
paper just by pressing the Paper Feed Switch.

You can also specify the type and sizeofpaper to be fed from the Cassette using the printer
driver. You can print more efficiently by specifying the type
since the paper source will be switched automatically to the Cassette for this paper.

in

the Cassette. This way, you can switch the paper source according to the type

of

paper you use regularly this way,

of

(A) Rear Tray: Load paper
(8)

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

of

various types and sizes, including photo paper

Before Using the Machine

13

•

If

You Print Mainly on Plain Paper

You

can load plain paperofthe same sizeinboth paper sources, and set the printer driver to
automatically switch the paper source when either paper source runs out ofpaper during
printing.

(A) Rear Tray: Load plain paper

(8)

Cassette: Load plain paper

14

Before

Using

the

Machine

Changing the Paper Source

Each time you press the
Rear

Tray and the Cassette.

Paper

The

@@)

(A)

--+----r-:I

(8)

Rear

(A)
(8)

Cassette

(C)

Paper

~

Important

When
If a setting other than Paper Feed

Feed
printing. Confirm the setting
Macintosh"

For details
manual.

Printing

Switchonthe machine will be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when

on

on

I @

(C)

Tray

lamp

lamp

Feed

Switch

from

Your

Computer

in

page41.

paper source selection using the printer driver, refertothe

Feed

Switch,

paper feeds from the

the

paper

source to be used switches between the

paper

source

whose

lamp

is lit.

c

Switch

the printer driver. See "Printing with Windows"onpage 40 or "Printing with

is selected for Paper Sourceinthe printer driver, the Paper

PC

Pr;nt;ng Gu;de on-screen

Before Using the Machine

15

Loading Paper

~

Important ,

• If you cut plain paper to 4" x 6"

86.0

mm

(credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams.

•

You

cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers.

in

• Always load paper
paper to be jammed.

(A) (8)

portrait orientation (A). Loading paperinlandscape orientation (B) can cause the

W Note

• We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For detailsonthe
specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to "Using Specialty Media" on

9.

page

When

PrintingonPlain Paper

•

You

can use general copy paper or Canon's Super White Paper. When printingonboth 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

Ib

/101.6

/ 64 to 105 gsm (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper)

x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7"

/127.0

x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39"

/54.0

x

• Loading Paperinthe Rear Tray

1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading

W Note

• Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may
cause paperjams.

• If paper
direction until the paper becomes completely flat. See "Paper is curled." on page 81.

•

To

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

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

is

curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend theminthe opposite

avoid curling, handle paper as follows.

on

package, and keep it

a level surface.

it.

16

Before Using the Machine

2 Prepare to load paper.

(1

)

(1) Open the Sheet

Paper
Put
Paper

(2) Open the

Put
Paper

Open

(3)
(4) Press the

Rear

E@I

You
driver.

For details, refer to the PC
manual.

Support.

your

finger in the rounded indentofthe

Support

your

finger in the

Output

the

Tray

Note

can also select the paper source with the printer

Feeder

and pull it

Paper

Output

Paper

Output

Tray and open it gently.

Tray Extension.

Feed

lamp

(A) lights.

Cover

out

Tray.

centerofthe topofthe

Switch

Printing Guide on-screen

and pull

until it stops.

so

3 Load the paper.

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

side facing

(2) Align the

on the right side

UP.

paper

stack againstthe

of

the

Paper

Support.

Cover

out

that the

Guide

the

(4)

(A)

(3) (2)

(3)(B)

t

(1) (2)

E@I

Note

Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright

in

when you load paper

(3) Pinch the

left side

~

Do

not slide the Paper Guide too hard. The paper

may not be fed properly.

_________________

Paper

of

the

Important

the Rear

Guide and slide it against the

paper

stack.

Tray.

Do not load
Mark

(B).

higher

than the Load Limit

4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.

E@I

Note

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

loaded paper
see "Setting Items"

• When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type ofthe loaded paper

in

Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Typeinthe printer driver.

For details
Macintosh"

Page size and Media

on

page 25 and page

on

printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows"onpage 40 or "Printing with

on

page 41.

typeineach mode. For detailsonsettingsineach mode,

30.

Before Using the Machine 17

• Loading Paperinthe Cassette

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

~

Important

•

Do

not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper

cause paper discoloration due

you

• If

load photo paper such as Photo Paper Prointhe Cassette, you may get roller traces

the print surface.Toavoid this, load paperinthe Rear

to

natural aging.

Pro,inthe Cassette for a long time. This may

Tray.

on

1 Flatten the four corners

See "Flatten the four cornersofthe paper before loading it." on page 16.

of

the paper before loading it.

2 Pull out the Cassette from the machine.

3 Load the paper with the print side facing

DOWN.

(1) Load the paperinthe Cassette with the print

side facing

far side.

(2) Align the paper stack against the right side

the Cassette.

DOWN

and the leading edge to the

of

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

paper stack.

18

Before Using the Machine

Do not load higherthan 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

(2)
(3)

Put

your

Paper
Open
Press

Cassette

Output

the

the

Paper

finger

Output

Paper

lamp

Output

in the

Tray

Tray Extension.

Feed

(8)

Tray.

centerofthe

and

open

Switch

lights.

topofthe

it gently.

so

that

the

(8)

(3) (2)

(1

)

6 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.

~

Note

• When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and typeofthe
loaded paper
see "Setting Items" on page 25 and page 30.

• 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

For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 40 or "Printing with
Macintosh" on page

•

You

can also select the paper source with the printer driver.

For details, refer to the

in

Page size and Media

41

.

PC

Printing Guide on-screen manual.

type

in

each mode. For detailsonsettingsineach mode,

in

the printer driver.

Before Using the Machine

19

Loading Envelopes

Use either European DLorUS Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.

~

Important

•

You

needtoprint from the computer to printonenvelopes.

•

Do

not use the following envelopes:

- Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps)
an

- Envelopes with

- Envelopes with pressure stickers

- Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive

embossed ortreated surface

• Loading Envelopes in the Rear Tray

1 Prepare the envelopes.

• Press down on all four corners and edgesofthe envelopes to flatten them.

• Ifthe envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them in the opposite
direction.

• If the flap

• If the leading edge
flat and sharpen the crease.

Press the envelope flat, working from the middle to the edge.

of

an envelope is curled, flatten it.

of

an envelope is puffed uporcurled, use a pen to press the envelope

¢

X

c

* The above illustrations show a side view

X

{

(

X

(

"

(

of

the leading edgeofthe envelope.

0

c::

e

~

Important

The envelopes may jaminthe machine ifthey are not flat or the edges are not aligned.
Make sure that no curl or puff exceeds

20 Before Using the Machine

0.1

inches / 3

mm.

2 Load the envelopes.

(1) Load

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

(3) Press the

3 Specify the settings

(1) Select
(2) Select the size for envelopes.

the

envelope against the Cover Guide
(the right side
Load with the address side facing UP and the
rear flaps DOWN on the left.

Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.

~

Note

Make sure that the Cover Guideisset upright
when you load envelopes

left side

~

Important

Do

not slide the Paper Guide too hard. The

envelopes may not

EnvelopeinMedia

In

Windows®, select

In

Macintosh®, select

of

the Paper Support).

of

the envelope.

Paper

Feed

in

the Rear

be

fed

properly.

Switch

in

the printer driver.

DL

Env.orComm.

DL

so that the

Type.

Envelope

Tray.

(A) Printing orientation
(8)

Rear

Tray

Env. #10 in Page Size.

or

#10

EnvelopeinPaper

Make sure the flaps are folded.

lamp lights up.

Size.

(3) Select

the wrong direction.

LandscapeinOrientation.

~

Important

Be

suretoset the printer driver setting properly. If

~

Note

For detailsonprinter driver settings, see "Printing with Windows"onpage 40 or "Printing with
Macintosh"

on

page41.

youdonot, the address maybeprinted

in

Before Using the Machine

21

•

Loading

Envelopesinthe

1 Prepare the envelopes.

See "Prepare the envelopes." on page 20.

Cassette

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

envelope.

(3) Press the

Cassette

Paper

lamp lights up.

Feed

Switch

so that the

of

the

(A)

~~,---(2)

(A) Make sure the flaps are folded.

(1

)

3 Specify the settings

(1) Select
(2) Select the size for envelopes.

In

In

(3) Select

EnvelopeinMedia

Windows, select

Macintosh, select

LandscapeinOrientation.

~

Important

Be

suretoset

the

wrong direction.

~

Note

For

detailsonprinter driver settings, see "Printing with Windows"onpage40or "Printing

Macintosh"onpage41.

the

in

the printer driver.

Type.

DL

Env. or

DL

Envelope

printer driver setting

Comm.

(8)

Env. #10inPage Size.

or #10

EnvelopeinPaper Size.

properly.Ifyoudonot,

Printing orientation

the

address

maybeprinted

in

with

22

Before 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.

W Note

Load Credit card-sized paperinthe Rear Tray.

• Loading Small-Sized Paperinthe Rear Tray

(1) Load the small-sized

Guide (the right sideofthe
the print side facing

paper

UP.

against the

Paper

Support) with

Cover

W Note

Make sure that the Cover Guideisset upright

in

when you load paper

(2) Pinch the

left side

(3) Press the

Tray lamp lights.

(4) Specify the page size and media type settings

according to the loaded paper.

Paper

of

the

Paper

Guide and slide it against the

paper

the Rear

stack.

Feed Switch so that the

Tray.

Rear

W Note

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

each mode, see "Setting Items"onpage 25 and page 30.

• When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type ofthe loaded
paper

with Macintosh" on page 41.

•

You

in

Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Typeinthe printer driver.

For details

can

also select the paper source with the printer driver.

For details, refer to the

in

Page size and Media typeineach mode. For detailsonsettings

on

printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 40 or "Printing

PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.

in

Before Using the Machine

23

• Loading Small-Sized Paperinthe Cassette

(1) Align the paper stack against the right side

the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN.

(2) Slide the

paper stack.

(3) Press the

Cassette

(4) Specify the page size and media type settings

according to the loaded paper.

EB

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

• When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and typeofthe loaded

•

Paper

Guides against the sidesofthe

Paper

lamp lights.

Feed

Switch

so that the

Note

the loaded paper
each mode, see "Setting Items"onpage 25 and page 30.

paper

in

Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type

For detailsonprinter driver settings, see "Printing with Windows"onpage 40 or "Printing
with Macintosh"onpage41.
You

can also select the paper source with the printer driver.

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

in

Page size and Media type

of

~~Z:::::::::-(2

in

each mode. For detailsonsettings

in

the printer driver.

(1

)

)

of

in

24

Before Using the Machine

Copying

Making Copies

This section describes the basic procedure to make copies.

User's Guide on-screen manual.

1 Turn on the machine.

See "Turning the Machine

2 Make sure that

~

Note

You

can also press the

Copy

On

and

Off'

on page

5.

is selected on the HOME screen, then press the

ColororBlack

button instead ofthe

3 Load paper.

See "Loading Printing Paper" on page

4 Load the original document on the Platen Glass.

See

"Handling the Original Document" on page 7.

9.

5 Specify copy settings.

(1) Confirm the

type, and
select the item and press the

(2) Press the [+]

of

copies.

6 Press the

the

Black

paper

other

Color

source, page size, media

settings.Tochange

or

[-] buttontospecify the

OK

button.

the settings,

number

button for color copying, or

button for black & white copying.

For

details, referto"Copying" in the

OK

button.

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(1) .

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(2) --@!.II

w;·

100%

~o

A4

Plain

paper

Standard

J-:

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OK

button.

~

Important

Do

not stare at the light directly foranextended period

of

time when copying.

•

Setting

Items

[i]

Copies

~

Note

• Page size and media type settings are savedineach mode.

• The settings of the page size, media type, etc. are retained even if the machine

• Depending

on

the functions, some setting items cannot be specifiedincombination.

Copying

is

turned off.

25

(1) Magnification

Specify the reduction/enlargement method. For details, refer to "Reducing or Enlarging a

of

Copy" in "Making Copies"

(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

(4) Media type

Select the media type

(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

• If

you

used Fast (speed-priority) with media type set

goodasexpected, select Standard

• Select
instead ofblack or white.

High (quality-priority) to copy

of

the User's Guide on-screen manual.

the loaded paper.

of

the loaded paper.

to

or

High (quality-priority) and try copying again.

in

grayscale. Grayscale renders tonesina range of grays

Plain paper and the quality

is

not

as

Using Useful Copy Functions

For details, refer to "Using Useful Copy Functions" in the User's Guide on-screen manual.

Reduced/Enlarged copy

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2-on-1 copy

Frame erase

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Trimming

copy

Borderless copy

,

•

Image repeat

Masking

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Copying