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Table of Contents Copyright ........................................................3 Disclaimer .......................................................3 Model Name ...................................................3 Trademarks.....................................................4 How to Use the Documentation Provided.........4 Safety Precautions ...........................................5 Reading the Document...................................10 Symbols Used in This Guide ........................
Cannot Scan Films .....................................140 An Error Message Appears on the Screen ........................................................141 If You Cannot Resolve the Problem ...........145 13 Appendix...............................................146 Printing Area ...............................................146 How to Read the On-screen Manuals.........148 Uninstalling the On-screen Manuals...........148 Transporting Machine .................................149 Specifications..........
Canon MP950 User ’s Guide Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Canon Inc. © 2005 Canon Inc. Disclaimer Canon Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon MP950 Series.
Trademarks z "Windows" and "Internet Explorer" are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. z "Macintosh" and "Mac" are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. z "SmartMedia" is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. 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 Photo Film Co., Ltd.
Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this guide to ensure that you use your machine safely. Do not attempt to use the machine in any way not described in this guide. Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the machine if you ignore any of these safety precautions. Location Do not place the machine close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
Handling Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the machine. There are no user serviceable parts inside the machine. The machine contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. Incorrect maintenance procedures may damage the machine, or cause a fire or electrical shock. Do not drop paper clips, staples, or other metal objects inside the machine. Also do not spill water, liquid, or flammable substances inside the machine.
Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Pulling on the power cord may damage the cord and cause a fire or electrical shock. When turning OFF the power, be sure to press [ON/OFF] or unplug the machine. However, if the machine is unplugged during printing, the Print Head is not protected with the cap that prevents the ink from drying. This may affect the print quality of the machine when printing later.
Handling Close the Document Cover gently to avoid catching your hand. Failing to do so may result in personal injury. Do not press down hard on the Document Cover when using the Platen Glass to scan thick books. This may damage the Platen Glass and Document Cover and/or result in personal injury. Do not place the following objects on top of the machine. If such objects come into contact with internal electrical components, the machine may short-circuit, resulting in fire or electrical shock.
Print Head/Ink tanks For safety reasons, store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the Print Head.
Reading 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 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.
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images It may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print or use reproductions of the following documents. The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction.
Chapter 1 Before Printing Main Components and Their Functions Front View (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (12) (11) (10) (9) (8) (1) Operation Panel Used to change the settings or operate the machine. See “Operation Panel Name and Functions” on page 15. (2) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Displays messages, menu selections, and the operation status. (3) Document Cover Open this cover when loading a document on the Platen Glass. (4) Paper Support Supports paper loaded on the tray.
(10) Direct Print Port Used when printing directly from a digital camera or a digital video camcorder or a mobile phone equipped with a camera compatible with the machine. When using optional Bluetooth Unit*, connect it to this port. Refer to the Bluetooth User's Guide. *The Bluetooth Unit is not available to some regions due to the law of the countries or the regulations. For details, contact the Canon Customer Care Center.
Rear View and Interior (18) (20) (19) (23) (22) (21) (24) (25) (28) (27) (26) (18) Print Head Lock Lever Used to fix the Print Head. Important Do not pull up this lever after installing the Print Head. (19) Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) This is the unit used to scan documents. Open when replacing the ink tanks or clearing jammed paper. (20) Ink Tank Lamp Lights or flashes red to indicate the status of the ink tank.
(26) Power Connector This is the connector used to connect the provided power cord. (27) Rear Cover Open when clearing jammed paper. (28) USB Connector (for computer) This is the connector used to connect the machine to a computer using a USB cable. Important While the machine is printing from or scanning images to the computer, or the computer is in the sleep mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB cable.
(6) [Menu] Used to display menus. (7) [Settings] Use to configure the page size, media type, and image correction settings. (8) [Back] Allows you to return to the previous screen. (9) [Search] Looks up target photos in the memory card using the shooting date as the search key. See “Searching for Photos with the Shooting Date (Search)” on page 51. (10) [Trimming] Use to crop the photo that is displayed. See “Printing a Specified Area (Trimming)” on page 52.
Turning the Machine ON and OFF Turn on the machine before starting printing. Turning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm that the Print Head and ink tanks are set into place. Note 1 If preparatory operations above are not yet finished, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to complete them. Open the Operation Panel, then press [ON/OFF]. The Power Lamp flashes green for a while, and then turns on.
Loading Documents to Copy or Scan This section describes how to load the document on the Platen Glass. Document Requirements The documents you load on the Platen Glass for copying or scanning must meet these requirements: Document type z Documents z Photographs z Book * For details on positive and negative 35 mm film strip and 35 mm slides, see “Photo Printing from Photo or Film” on page 61. Size (W x L) Max. 8.5" x 11.7" / 216 x 297 mm Thickness Max. 0.
z The machine cannot scan the area within about 0.04" / 1 mm from the rear edge, and within about 0.04" / 1 mm from the left edge of the Platen Glass. z You can also scan in originals that are up to 0.8" / 20 mm thick, such as books. Set them on the Platen Glass in the same way as documents. Note 3 Gently close the Document Cover. Loading Paper This section describes how to load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette.
Media Type Paper Support Load Limit Model*1 Auto Sheet Feeder Cassette Printer Driver Setting for [Media Type] Photo Paper Plus Double Sided*2, *3 PP-101D 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" [Photo Paper x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 Plus Double mm) mm) Sided] Photo Paper Plus Glossy*3 PP-101 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm), 20 sheets (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5" [Photo Paper x 7" / 127.0 x 177.
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.
About the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette You can load paper in both the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette. Loading paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder is easy, and is convenient if you frequently switch to and print on various sizes or types of paper. Loading paper in the Cassette allows you to print without reloading paper for each job. This is convenient for loading a certain type of paper, such as plain paper, you regularly print onto.
Note z For information on page size, media type, and paper support load limit for Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette, see “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 19. z For information on the printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. (A) (A) If the Auto Sheet Feeder runs out of paper, the paper source automatically changes to the Cassette. Changing the Paper Source Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected as a paper source.
Loading the Print Media in the Auto Sheet Feeder z Loading Paper Note 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. Note 2 For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, see “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 19. z Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams.
3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side facing UP. (2) Align the paper stack against the Cover Guide on the right side of the Paper Support. Important Ensure that the Cover Guide stands when you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the paper stack. (A) (1) (2) (3) Important Note Chapter 1 Do not load the paper beyond this Load Limit Mark (A).
z Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes. The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the envelope when printing. Important 1 Load the envelope against the Cover Guide on the right side of the Paper Support with the print side facing UP, and the rear flaps DOWN on the left. Important Note 2 3 4 z Envelopes can be used only when printing from a computer.
z Loading Other Small-Sized Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder Important 1 Load the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side facing UP and align the Cover Guide on the right side of the Paper Support. Important Ensure that the Cover Guide stands when you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. z Load the paper lengthways regardless of the direction of the document. z You can load up to 20 sheets of 4" x 6" or Credit Card-sized paper, and 10 sheets of 5" x 7"-sized paper.
Important Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can cause the paper to be jammed. (A) Note (B) We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. See “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 19. Loading the Print Media in the Cassette Depending on page size and media type, some paper must always be loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder. If you intend to use only the Cassette, check any usage restrictions in advance.
2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Pull out the Cassette from the machine. (2) Remove the Cover on the Cassette. (1) (2) 3 Load the paper. (Print side facing DOWN) (1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN. (2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Cassette. (3) Slide the Paper Guides to fit the loaded paper stack. (A) (1) (2) (3) Important Note Chapter 1 Do not load the paper beyond this Load Limit Mark (A).
4 Insert the Cassette into the machine. (1) Set the Cover on the Cassette. (2) Insert the Cassette into the machine. Push the Cassette all the way into the machine. (1) 5 Prepare the Paper Output Tray. (1) Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray. (2) Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension completely. Note After printing, to put back the Paper Output Tray Extension, push it back while raising it a little. (3) Press [Feed Switch] so that the Cassette Lamp (A) lights.
z Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes. The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the envelope when printing. Important 1 Align the envelope stack against the right side of the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN, and the rear flaps UP on the left side. Note 2 z Envelopes can be used only when printing from a computer. z Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps.
4 Select [Envelope] in [Media Type], and then select [DL Env.] or [Comm. Env. #10] in [Page Size]. For information on the printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. z Loading 4" x 6"- or 5" x 7"-Sized Paper in the Cassette Important 1 Load the paper into the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN. Note 2 3 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.
5 When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, press [Settings] to select the page size. When using the machine connected to a computer, select the page size of the loaded paper from [Page Size] in the printer driver. For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 83, or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 85. Important Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can cause the paper to be jammed.
Changing the Print Settings This section describes the Settings screen that can be specified on the Operation Panel when copying, or printing from memory card, photos or films. To Change Print Settings You can change the print settings such as page size, media type, bordered or borderless print, etc. z How to change the Settings screen This section describes the steps to specify the page size for Memory card mode to <4" x 6" (101.6 x 152.4)> as an example.
4 Change the setting. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to change the setting. Change to <4" x 6" (101.6 x 152.4)> here. 5 Complete setting. (1) Press [Settings]. Return to the Settings screen. Print Setting Items Each tab contains the following setting items. To change the tab, use [ use [ ] or [ ]. Note ] to select the tab and Depending on the functions specified in the Copy, Memory card, or Photo/ film mode, some setting items cannot be specified in combination.
Note z can be selected when is selected as the media type. z When using with media type set to , if the quality is different from that expected, select or and try copying again. z Select to copy in grayscale. Grayscale renders tones in a range of grays instead of black or white. (4) You can specify the reduction or enlargement method. Same magnification, Preset ratio, Zoom (25 - 400%), Fit-to-page Tab 2 You can specify auto intensity.
Tab 2 Allows you to optimize photos with the functions below. Memory card mode (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Photo/film mode (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (1) Red eye correction ON, Red eye correction OFF*1 When is selected, portraits with a red eye caused by flash photography are corrected in print. (2) Activate/deactivate Vivid photo function.*1 This function makes green and blue more lively. Vivid photo ON, Vivid photo OFF (3) Activate/deactivate the Photo Optimizer pro function.
Chapter 2 Copying Making Copies This section describes the basic procedure to make copies. 1 Prepare for copying. (1) Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine. See “Turning on the Machine” on page 17. (2) Press [COPY]. (3) Load paper. See “Loading Paper” on page 19. (4) Ensure that the proper paper source is selected. See “Changing the Paper Source” on page 23.
Reducing or Enlarging a Copy You can reduce or enlarge copies. 1 Prepare for copying. See “Prepare for copying.” on page 38. 2 Select the reduction/enlargement method. The example below assumes that you will select . (1) Press [Settings]. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select Tab 1. (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , and use [ ] or [ ] to select . Specify the custom copy ratio for reducing or enlarging copies.
Changing the Copy Settings You can change the copy settings such as the page size, media type, or print quality. For details on changing the copy settings and setting items, see “To Change Print Settings” on page 34. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 You can specify the page size. You can specify the media type. You can adjust print quality for the document to be copied. You can specify the reduction/enlargement method. See “Reducing or Enlarging a Copy” on page 39. 5 You can specify if auto intensity is performed.
(2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The Special copy screen is displayed. (2) z Copying onto Both Sides of the Paper (Two-sided copy) You can copy two document pages onto the sides of a single sheet of paper. Long-side stapling and Short-side stapling Procedure: (1) Display the Special copy screen. See “Special Copy” on page 40. (2) Use [ ] or [ (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the orientation of the document, then press [OK]. ] to select , then press [OK].
z Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (2-on-1 copy) This feature enables you to copy two documents (A) (B) onto a single sheet (C) of paper by reducing each image. (B) (A) (C) Procedure: (1) Display the Special copy screen. See “Special Copy” on page 40. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select <2-on-1 copy>, then press [OK]. (3) Follow the on-screen instructions to load the document to be printed on the left side on the Platen Glass, then press [OK]. (4) Specify the necessary items.
(2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select <4-on-1 copy> and press [OK]. (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the layout, then press [OK]. (4) Follow the on-screen instructions to load the first document to print on the Platen Glass, then press [OK]. (5) Specify the necessary items. See “To Change Print Settings” on page 34. (6) Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying. (7) Load the second document to print on the Platen Glass, and press the same button as you pressed in step (6).
z Repeating an Image on a Page (Image repeat) This feature enables you to copy an image multiple times onto a single page. You can set the machine to automatically select the number of times it repeats the image, or you can specify the number. Procedure: (1) Display the Special copy screen. See “Special Copy” on page 40. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select or .
Chapter 3 Printing from a Memory Card Using the Memory Card This section describes the compatible memory cards and how to insert and remove them. Memory Cards Supported by This Machine The following memory cards are compatible with this machine. Memory cards that can be directly inserted into the Card Slot: z Compact Flash (CF) Card Supports Type I/II (3.3V) z Microdrive z SmartMedia Supports 3.
*1 Requires purchase of a separate compact flash card adapter for xD-Picture cards. *2 Use the special adapter provided with the card. Important z This machine supports image data created by DCF standard digital cameras (based on Exif), and DPOF (based on Ver 1.00). z Image data taken or saved on memory cards that do not guarantee the action with the digital camera might be unreadable from the machine or the image data might be damaged.
3 Insert a memory card into the Card Slot. Card Type Inserting Card z Compact Flash (CF) card z Microdrive z xD-Picture card* (A) Insert into the Card Slot on the left side. The Access Lamp (A) lights up. z SmartMedia (A) Insert into the Card Slot on the right side. The Access Lamp (A) lights up.
Removing the Memory Card Note 1 2 Open the Card Slot Cover. Ensure that the Access Lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card. Important 3 If you use the Card Slot as a memory card drive for your computer, removing operation from the computer is required before removing the memory card. z When Windows is being used, right-click the removable disk icon and click [Eject]. If [Eject] is not displayed on the screen, ensure that the Access Lamp is not flashing and remove the memory card.
2 Select the print menu. (1) Press [MEMORY CARD]. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The photo selection screen is displayed. may be displayed on the LCD while reading the photo. Note (2) 3 Select the photo you want to print. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to display the photo you want to print. (2) Press [Color]. The print confirmation screen is displayed.
4 Start printing. (1) Check the page size and media type. Press [Settings] to check or change the page size, media type, or other settings. See “To Change Print Settings” on page 34. Note (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to specify the number of prints. (2) (1) (3) Press [Color]. The machine starts printing. z To cancel printing, press [Stop/Reset]. z The printing is not started if you press [Black].
4 Start printing. (1) Confirm the settings. To change any of the settings, press [Settings]. See “Changing the Print Settings” on page 34. (2) Press [Color]. The specified number of copies of each photo will be printed. z To cancel printing, press [Stop/Reset]. z The printing is not started if you press [Black].
3 Start searching. (1) Press [OK]. The machine starts searching and the photos within the specified date range are displayed. z The date to be specified is displayed according to the settings of . See “Date display” on page 95. z To exit Search mode, select from the Search method screen, and then press [OK]. You can also exit Search mode by switching to any mode other than Memory card mode.
(3) Use [ 4 ] or [ ] to switch the cropping frame between portrait and landscape. Finalize your selection of trimming area. (1) Press [OK]. The area to be cropped is specified, and the original photo is displayed. z The cropped image cannot be newly saved on the memory card. z The trimming area is displayed only for photos which have been trimmed. z To change the trimming area once it has been set, press [Trimming] again.
4 Specify the paste method. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the pasting method. If you select then press [OK], all photos saved on the memory card are automatically pasted in the specified layout. Go to step 6. If you select then press [OK], the photo selection screen is displayed. 5 Paste photos one by one. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to display the photo to be pasted, then press [OK]. You can do...
4 Select the photo you want to print. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to display the photo to print, then press [OK]. The frame selection screen is displayed. Note 5 You can do... z To search for photos with the shooting date (Search), see “Searching for Photos with the Shooting Date (Search)” on page 51. z To print a specified area (Trimming), see “Printing a Specified Area (Trimming)” on page 52. Select the frame. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the frame, then press [OK]. The print confirmation screen is displayed.
z If you have specified Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings on your digital camera, you can print using these settings.
(3) Use [ ] or [ Note 3 ] to select the print menu, then press [OK]. z In and , the print method selection screen is displayed. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the print method, then press [OK]. z If you selected for , the photo selection screen is displayed. Use [ ] or [ ] to select the photos to print, then press [OK]. You can do...
2 Select the Photo Index Sheet menu. (1) Press [Photo Index Sheet]. The Photo Index Sheet menu is displayed. (2) Use [ 3 ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. Select a range of image data to print. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to select a range of images you want to include in the Photo Index Sheet, then press [OK]. : : : All images are printed on the Photo Index Sheet. Prints by specifying the number of photos.
4 Start printing the Photo Index Sheet. (1) Press [Color]. Printing of the Photo Index Sheet starts. Note When there are more than 37 images, two or more Photo Index Sheets are printed. (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (A) Select the page size and print type. (B) Select date printing and/or photo optimizer as necessary. See “Print Setting Items” on page 35. (C) Mark this to print all photographs, one copy each.
z Good z Bad (B) (A) (C) (A) Check mark (B) Line only (C) Too light Important 6 z Be sure to fill a circle for every setting item (except options). z If there is more than one Photo Index Sheet, fill in all the sheets. z If the filled circles on the Photo Index Sheet are not dark enough, the machine may not read the settings. Scan the Photo Index Sheet and print photos. (1) Load the paper you selected for the Photo Index Sheet. See “Loading Paper” on page 19.
Chapter 4 Photo Printing from Photo or Film You can scan and print printed photos and 35 mm film into the machine. For film, both film strips (six connected frames per strip after regular developing) and slides (one frame per mounted slide) are supported. Various effects can be applied to the images before printing them. Note Image data scanned from photo or film cannot be saved in the machine’s memory or on a memory card.
Note 4 z Place the photograph(s) at least 0.4" / 10 mm away from and in square with the edges of the Platen Glass. z The Skew Correction function automatically compensates for photographs placed at a slant of up to approximately 10 degrees. If the slant is too large and the photograph fails to scan in, will be displayed on the preview screen. Reset the photos, and scan them again. z When setting two or more photographs at the same time, place them at least 0.4" / 10 mm apart from each other.
2 Select the type of original to scan. (1) Press [PHOTO/FILM]. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The film placement guidance screen is displayed. (2) 3 Select the type of film to scan. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the type of film to scan. The following type of film can be selected. Color negative film, Black & white negative film, Color positive film, and Mount (for slides) (2) Press [OK]. The procedure to set the film is displayed. Follow the screen to load the film.
(2) Remove the film guide for film strips from the rear of the FAU Protective Sheet. Note 5 Before scanning 35 mm slides, prepare the film guide for slides provided with the machine. Mount film in the appropriate film guide as described below. z Mounting a 35 mm Film Strip: (1) On the film guide, open the film holder. Gently squeeze in the edges (A) of the film holder to release it (B). (A) (B) (2) Mount the film in the film guide with the front side (the side showing the correct image) face down.
(3) Close the film holder completely with squeezing it inward while pressing. Note z Ensure that all the tabs on its outer edges fit into the slots in the film guide when closing the film holder. If the film holder is floating, press the whole downward. z If the film holder will not close properly, reposition the film so that its perforations are set properly in the film guide slots, and try again.
(2) Mount the slides in the film guide with the front side (the side showing the correct image) face down and with the image upside down. Load the slides in the landscape orientation, making sure they are not loose in the film guide. Important The images may be unsatisfactory if the film is set beyond the reference position (A) indicated by the white line. Do not set the film beyond the reference position. (A) Note z Film is scanned in the order from left to right.
6 Slowly close the Document Cover and press [OK]. The film is scanned. Note z The photo or film is rescanned before printing starts. Do not open the Document Cover or remove the photo or film from the Platen Glass until printing is complete. z If the film was not scanned properly, see “Cannot Scan Films” on page 118. z Press [PHOTO/FILM] when loading another film.
3 Select the photo you want to print. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to display the photo you want to print. (2) Press [Color] or [Black]. The print confirmation screen is displayed. You can do... z To print a specified area (Trimming), see “Printing a Specified Area (Trimming)” on page 69. Note 4 Start printing. (1) Check the page size and media type. Press [Settings] to check or change the page size, media type, or other settings. See “To Change Print Settings” on page 34.
(4) Press [OK]. The print confirmation screen is displayed. You can do... z To print a specified area (Trimming), see “Printing a Specified Area (Trimming)” on page 69. Note 4 Start printing. (1) Confirm the settings. To change any of the settings, press [Settings]. See “Changing the Print Settings” on page 34. (2) Press [Color] or [Black]. The specified number of copies of each photo will be printed.
5 Start printing. See “Start printing.” on page 68. Printing All Photos (Print all photos) You can print all scanned photos. 1 Prepare for printing. See “Prepare for printing.” on page 67. 2 3 Select the print menu. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. Start printing. See “Start printing.” on page 68.
Chapter 5 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Connecting a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder or mobile phone to the machine allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer. Note z PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a computer.
When printing photos with the digital device connected to the machine, it is advisable to use the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you use the device battery, be sure to charge it fully. Note 1 Set up the machine. Refer to the Easy Setup Instructions to set up the machine and make it ready for printing. Note 2 The Print Head cannot be aligned using the controls of the digital device.
(3) Turn on and set up the device for direct printing. Either of the following icons will display on the LCD display of the device when the machine is correctly connected. A PictBridge compliant device. A Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera. Note If neither of these icons appear, see “Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera” on page 130.
About “Page size” and “Media type” When the “Default” (selections based on the machine setting) is selected, the machine operates based on the and the settings specified in the Memory card mode of the machine. To print on Photo Paper Pro, select “Fast Photo” from “Media type” on the display of the PictBridge compliant device. Select “Photo” for Photo Paper Plus Glossy.
Note z When printing onto Photo Stickers (PS-101) (16-up), use the following settings. 1. Select the Auto Sheet Feeder as the paper source. For details, see “Loading the Print Media in the Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 24. Always load Photo Stickers (PS-101) in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2. Select 10 x 15 cm / 4" x 6" for the “Page size”, and “Photo” for the “Media type”. 3. Select N-up for layout, then select 16-up. z Some PictBridge compliant devices display the Layout option; 2-up, 4up, 9-up, and 16-up.
Note z Never disconnect the USB cable during printing. z When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and machine, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
You may not be able to purchase some Canon branded paper depending on your country. Printing Directly from a Digital Camera or a Digital Video Camcorder This section describes how to print after connecting a camera to the machine. Note 1 z For the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer to your digital camera manual. z For print error messages, see “Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera” on page 130. Display the image you want to print in replay mode.
Chapter 6 Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device If you have a mobile phone with an infrared port for wireless data transmission, you can print photos through a cordless connection with the machine. If the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-20 is connected to the machine, you can also perform wireless printing from Bluetooth compatible mobile phones.
Setting Items (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Select the page size for the wireless print. (2) Select the media type for the wireless print. Note For information on wireless print compatible page size and type, see “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 19. (3) Correct the contours and smoothes out the jaggedness. Image optimizer ON, Image optimizer OFF (4) Select the layout of the photos as below.
(1) Oppose the infrared port of the mobile phone (D) to that of the machine (B) at a distance of less than 7.87" / 20 cm (C). Note z The effective angle of the IrDA port of the machine is about 10° from the central axis in both vertical and horizontal directions (A). z The allowable distance of communication with the machine depends on the mobile phone you use. For this distance, refer to your mobile phone manual.
Performing Bluetooth Communication This section explains the procedure to print photos through Bluetooth communication from the mobile phone with the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-20. For the procedure to print through Bluetooth communication from the computer, refer to the Bluetooth User's Guide. Note The mobile phone supporting the OPP (Object Push Profile) or BIP (Basic Image Profile) can print photos. For details of profiles, refer to your product's instruction manual.
z Communication is possible up to about 32.8 ft/10m depending on the conditions below. The printing speed may change depending on the following conditions: – Presence of obstacles between the communication equipment and radio wave conditions. – Presence of magnetic fields, static electricity or electromagnetic interference. – Receiver sensitivity and antenna performance of the communication equipment. z For the transmittable data, see “About transmittable data” on page 80.
Chapter 7 Printing from Your Computer This section describes the basic printing procedure, taking the steps to print documents as an example. Printing with Windows z Menu and command names may differ between application softwares, and more steps may be required. For details, refer to the documentation for each application software you use. z The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (hereafter, called Windows XP SP2). Note 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine.
(3) Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. The [Main] tab of the [Printing Preferences] screen is displayed. (2) (3) 6 Specify the required settings. (1) Click [Media Type] to select the type of media loaded in the machine. (2) Ensure that [Paper Feed Switch] is selected from [Paper Source]. (3) Specify the print quality and other settings in [Print Quality] or [Color/Intensity]. Note For print settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. (4) Click [OK]. The [Print] dialog box opens.
Note 7 z To confirm the page size, click on the [Page Setup] tab. If it does not match the document size set by the application software, select the matching page size. z This section describes the procedure for selecting [Paper Feed Switch] from [Paper Source]. For a detailed description of the [Paper Source] settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. z For details about other printer driver functions, click [Instructions] or [Help] to view the Printer Driver Guide.
2 Load the paper on the machine. See “Loading Paper” on page 19. 3 Ensure that the proper paper source is selected. When the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp (A) is lit, paper is fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder. When the Cassette Lamp (B) is lit, paper is fed from the Cassette. (A) (B) Note 4 5 Specify [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp is lit when feeding paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette Lamp is lit when feeding paper from the Cassette.
(5) Select the print mode appropriate to your document from [Print Mode]. (2) (3) (4) (5) Note 7 z This section describes the procedure for selecting [Paper Feed Switch] from [Paper Source]. For a detailed description of the [Paper Source] settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide. z When you select the print mode appropriate to your document from [Print Mode], the document will be printed in color and at a print quality suited to the characteristics of the [Media Type] you have selected.
Chapter 8 Scanning Images This section describes how to scan images. About Scanning Images You can scan images from the machine to a computer without printing them and save them in popular file formats, such as JPEG, Tiff, Bitmap. Scanned data saved on your computer can be processed using image processing software. Furthermore, you can use the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert scanned paper documents to text data.
For detailed operations of the MP Navigator, refer to the Scan Guide. Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the Machine You can scan documents to your computer by using the Operation Panel on the machine. Important Do not insert or remove USB cables when scanning images with the machine connected to a computer, or when the computer is at sleep or standby mode. z If you are using Windows XP The program selection screen is displayed the first time you press [Color] or [Black] on the machine.
3 Select the scan operation. (1) Press [SCAN]. The scan process selection screen is displayed. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the scan operation, then press [OK]. Scan standby screen is displayed. Save to PC: Save as PDF file: Attach to E-mail: Open with application: Scan film and save: 4 The document is scanned and saved. The document is scanned and stored as a PDF file. The document is scanned, and the image is attached to an e-mail using the e-mail application software.
Chapter 9 Reading from and Writing to a Memory Card Setting up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer The Card Slot of the machine can also be used as the memory card drive of the computer. Important 1 When under is set to using the Operation Panel of the machine, card direct printing cannot be done.
Chapter 10 Changing the Machine Settings This section describes the procedure to change the settings in the Device settings screen, taking the steps to specify Extended copy amount as an example. 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine. See “Turning the Machine ON and OFF” on page 17. 2 3 Press [Menu]. Display the Device settings screen. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.
(2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the menu, then press [OK]. Example: select . (2) 5 Change the settings. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item, then press [OK]. Example: select . (1) The Print Settings Quiet mode Use this function if you want to reduce the operation noise, such as when printing at night. Important z The printing speed may be reduced compared to when this setting is set to .
Wireless Print Settings For details, see “Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone” on page 78. Page size Specifies the page size for printing photos saved on a mobile phone. Media type Specifies the media type for printing photos saved on a mobile phone. Image optimizer Choosing enables you to correct and smooth the jagged contours for printing.
Other Settings Date display Changes the display order for shooting dates to be printed. Note z When or is selected for in the tab 1 on the Settings (Memory Card) screen, the shooting date is printed in the date display order you selected. For Print settings, see “To Change Print Settings” on page 34. z The shooting date format is as specified in the DPOF setting from DPOF printing.
Chapter 11 Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The machine will not print if the wrong type of ink tank is used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position. The machine uses the following ink tanks. Black: CLI-8BK Cyan: CLI-8C Photo Cyan: CLI-8PC Photo Magenta: CLI-8PM Black: PGI-5BK Yellow: CLI-8Y Magenta: CLI-8M Note z Be sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order.
Getting the Ink Level Information You can check the ink tank status by the ink tank lamp display. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of the machine and check the ink tank lamp. When the ink level is low: The ink tank lamp flashes slowly (about three seconds). Prepare a new ink tank. ...Repeats When ink has run out: The ink tank lamp flashes fast (about one second). Replace it with a new ink tank. ...
Replacing Ink Tanks When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use. z Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the machine and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the machine may not operate properly if it is reinstalled. z Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or grayscale printing is specified.
2 Open the Inner Cover. Caution 3 z Do not try to manually move or stop the Print Head Holder. z Do not touch any metal parts. Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast. (1) Push the tab (A) and remove the ink tank. (B) (A) Caution Important Note 4 Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B). Remove only the ink tank. z Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area.
(2) Remove the orange protective cap (D) from the bottom of the ink tank and discard it. Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it to prevent the ink from staining your fingers. Discard the cap once it is removed. (D) (A) (B) (C) (E) Important 5 (F) (G) z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order shown in step 5, as failure to follow this step may cause the ink to leak and stain your clothes and hands. z Do not touch the electrical contacts (G).
Important 6 Close the Inner Cover. Note 7 Make sure to install all the ink tanks to enable printing. The machine cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Printing will not occur if the Inner Cover is open. Slowly close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). The Print Head Holder moves to the right. Caution Note z Be sure to hold the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) firmly using both hands, and be careful not to get your fingers caught.
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the Print Head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. If the ruled lines are shifted after running the Print Head maintenance, align the Print Head.
Performing Maintenance 1 Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine. See “Turning the Machine ON and OFF” on page 17. 2 3 Press [Menu]. Display the Maintenance screen. (1) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed. (1) (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The Maintenance screen is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item, then press [OK].
3 Printing the nozzle check pattern. (1) Display the Maintenance screen. See “Performing Maintenance” on page 103. (2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select and then press [OK]. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed. (2) (3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select and then press [OK]. The nozzle check pattern is printed. (3) 4 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action. See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 105.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern. Perform cleaning if necessary. Note If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed correctly. Replace the relevant ink tank. (See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 96.) (1) (2) (1) Examine if any missing lines exist on this pattern. (2) Examine if any white stripes exist on this pattern. The two different pattern sets will be displayed by turns for the pattern confirmation screen on the LCD.
z When a white stripe exists on any of the printed patterns (1) Select and press [OK]. The cleaning confirmation screen is displayed. (2) Select and press [OK] to start Print Head cleaning. See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 106. (2) Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if missing lines or white stripes appear in the nozzle check pattern. This unclogs the nozzles to restore the Print Head condition.
3 Check the status of the Print Head. After Print Head cleaning finishes, the nozzle check confirmation screen is displayed. Print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the Print Head nozzles are clean. See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 103. Note If you perform cleaning and nozzle check twice and the result does not improve, then perform Deep cleaning. See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 107.
(2) If the problem remains, make sure that ink remains in the ink tank. Then turn off the machine’s power for at least 24 hours, and perform deep cleaning of the Print Head again. (3) If the problem still remains, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center Aligning Print Head automatically If the ruled lines are shifted after running the Print Head maintenance, align the Print Head. There are two ways to align the Print Head, automatic or manual.
z The pattern is printed in black and blue. When Automatic Print Head Alignment Cannot Be Executed Correctly z When automatic Print Head alignment cannot be executed correctly, the message “Auto head align has failed.” is displayed on the LCD. See “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD” on page 115. Note Cleaning Your Machine This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for your machine. z Be sure to turn OFF the power and disconnect the power cord before cleaning the machine.
Cleaning the Roller (Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed rollers if paper is not fed properly. Cleaning the paper feed rollers will wear the rollers, so perform this only when necessary. Note 1 Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette. See “Turning on the Machine” on page 17. 2 3 Use [Feed Switch] to select the paper source to clean. Clean the paper feed rollers. (1) Display the Maintenance screen.
Cleaning the Interior of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) This section describes how to clean the interior of the machine. If the interior of the machine becomes dirty, paper printed onto by the machine may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly. Note 1 Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. See “Turning on the Machine” on page 17. 2 Prepare a single sheet of A4- or Letter-sized plain paper.
(3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK]. The sheet of paper is automatically fed in and then out of the machine. If the printed paper is smudged, clean the inside of the machine again. If the problem remains after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine may be stained. Clean them up. See “Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine” on page 112.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the machine. Note This section describes about error messages that are displayed on the LCD or troubleshooting tips for the problems of copy direct printing. If you cannot find appropriate tips for your problem, refer to the on-screen manuals.
z “Cannot Scan Films” on page 140 z “Thumbnail Display does not display correctly after previewing” on page 140 z “Cannot obtain a clean scan, colors scan incorrectly” on page 141 z “Image becomes too dark or too bright when cropping frame is moved, expanded or contracted” on page 141 z “An Error Message Appears on the Screen” on page 141 z “Service Error 5100 is Displayed” on page 141 z “Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error” on page 142 z “When an Error is Displayed Regarding Automatic Duplex P
An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD An error message is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding countermeasure described below. Message Action There are no photos in memory card. z There are only invalid images on the memory card. z Photo data edited/processed on the computer should be printed from the computer, not from the camera. Ink has run out. Replace the ink tank and close the cover. U041 The ink has run out (The lamp on the ink tank flashes).
Message Action The following ink tank cannot be recognized. U150 z Ink tank errors have occurred (The lamp on the ink tank is off). Replace the ink tank. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 96. z The ink tank that is not supported by this machine is installed (The lamp on the ink tank is off). Install the appropriate ink tank. See “Replacing an Ink Tank” on page 96. The remaining level of the following ink cannot be correctly detected. U130 An ink tank that was once empty is installed.
Note Adjusting the Print Head Manually If the Automatic Print Head Alignment does not work or if you wish to adjust the print heads manually, follow the procedure below. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, and then load two sheets of A4/Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette. See “Turning the Machine ON and OFF” on page 17, and “Loading Paper” on page 19. 2. Ensure that the proper paper source is selected. 3. Display the Maintenance screen. 4.
Cannot Scan Films Cause Action Film guide not correctly placed on the Platen Glass. Insert the film in the film guide supplied for this machine and place it in the correct position on the Platen Glass. The Document Cover is not closed. Close the Document Cover properly. You have not removed the FAU Protective Sheet. Remove the FAU Protective Sheet from under the Document Cover. The Scanner Lock Switch is not released. Slide the Scanner Lock Switch to the release position to turn the machine off.
Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong/White Streaks/Straight Lines are Misaligned/ Cannot Print to End of Job Cause Ink tank is empty. Action If the ink tank lamp is flashing, ink is empty. Replace the ink tank, and close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). If printing is not finished yet, just press [OK] on the machine to continue printing in the “no ink” state. Replace the ink tank with a new one as soon as possible after printing has finished.
Cause Action Print Head nozzles clogged or shifted Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and check if all ink tanks lamps light red. Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output. See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 103. z Ink supply is uneven. See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 106. See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 107. z If straight lines are shifted. See “Aligning Print Head automatically” on page 108. Print quality is not set properly.
Cause Action Unnecessary print jobs are queued./ Computer problems Restart your computer. It may solve the problem. Delete an undesired print job, if there is any. Use Canon IJ Status Monitor in Windows or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center) in Macintosh for the deletion. 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click the [Maintenance] tab and then [View Printer Status]. 3. Click [Display Print Queue]. 4. Select [Cancel All Documents] in the Printer menu.
Cause Action Check the size of the print data. For Windows XP and Windows 2000, if the size of the data is too large, part of it may be lost. When the spool format is The size of the print data is too large. EMF, follow the procedure below. 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. On the [Page Setup] tab, click [Print Options]. 3. Select the [Reduce spool data size] check box, and click [OK]. Note When Reduce spool data size is set, the print quality may be degraded.
Back of Paper is Smudged/Paper Does Not Feed Properly/Printed Surface is Scratched Cause Inside of the machine is dirty. Action If the inside of the machine is dirty, printed paper may be smudged. Follow the steps described below to clean the inside of the machine. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette. See “Turning on the Machine” on page 17. 2.
Cause Action Paper Feed Roller is dirty. Follow the steps described below to clean the Paper Feed Rollers. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers consumes them, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, then remove any paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette. See “Turning on the Machine” on page 17. 2. Use [Feed Switch] to select the paper source to clean. 3. Use [ ] or [ ] to select from the and press [OK]. 4.
Cause Thick paper is used. Action If you set the machine to prevent paper abrasion, the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper is widened. If the printing surface is abraded even with the media type set correctly to match the loaded paper, set the machine to prevent paper abrasion. When copying or printing directly, see “If printing surface abrasion is not resolved even after taking the actions above:” on page 126. When printing from a computer, follow the procedure below. 1.
Cause Action Inner Cover is not closed completely. Close the Inner Cover completely. Paper does not feed properly if the Inner Cover is even slightly open. The media type is not selected correctly in the printer driver. On the [Main] tab of the printer driver, ensure that the [Media Type] selected matches the paper loaded. The print surface is smudged with some printing jobs despite being set correctly.
Paper Curls/Ink Blots Cause Action Paper being used is too thin. Use Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper to print images that have a high color saturation. See “Media types you cannot use” on page 21. The media type is not selected correctly on the Operation Panel. Ensure that the media type selected on the Operation Panel matches that of the paper loaded. Paper Jams Cause Action Paper jams in the Paper Output Slot/ Auto Sheet Feeder.
Cause Paper jams inside the machine (Transport Unit). Action Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Open the Rear Cover. 2. When you can see the jammed paper, slowly pull the paper out. Be careful not to touch the components inside the machine. If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the machine off and turn it back on. The paper will be ejected automatically. 3. Close the Rear Cover. 4. If you could not extract the paper in step 2, remove the Cassette. 5.
Cause Paper jams inside the machine (Duplex Transport Section). Action Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Remove the Cassette. If the paper is loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder, remove the paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder. 2. Stand the machine with the left side down. Caution Always stand the machine with the left side down when standing the machine. Be careful that the right side is not down. 3. Slowly pull the jammed paper out while pulling the green cover toward you.
Cause Landscape 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm media loaded in the Cassette jams inside the machine. Action Load 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm media in the portrait orientation regardless of the print direction. Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Press [ON/OFF] of the machine to turn off the power. Open the Rear Cover. 2. Fold a piece of plain A4- or Letter-sized paper in four, push it in until it hits the jammed paper, then pull out the paper folded in four. 3.
Note z PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be connected to your machine for direct printing. z This section describes errors that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridgeor Bubble Jet Direct compatible cameras. The error messages and operations may vary depending on the camera you are using.
Error Message On Camera Action Waste tank (ink absorber) full This error message indicates that the waste ink absorber is nearly full. The machine has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink used during Print Head cleaning, for example. You can continue printing by selecting “Continue”*1 on the display on your camera.
Error Message On Camera Printer error *1 Action An error requiring servicing might have occurred. Disconnect the cable between the machine and the camera, turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. After a while, plug the power cord of the machine back in, turn on the machine, and then reconnect the camera to the machine. If the same error occurs, contact the Canon Customer Care Center.
Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cause Action Reinstall the MP Drivers. Unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen 1. Click [Cancel] on the [Printer Connection] screen. 2. Click [Start Over] on the [Installation Failure] screen. 3. Click [Back] on the screen that appears next. 4. Click [Exit] on the [Welcome] screen, then remove the CD-ROM. 5. Turn the machine and the computer off. 6. Check the cable connection. 7. Restart the computer. 8.
Cause Installation procedure not followed correctly Action Follow the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your machine for proper MP Drivers installation. If the MP Drivers was not installed correctly, uninstall the MP Drivers, and restart your computer. Try to reinstall the MP Drivers. If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an error, restart your computer. Reinstall the MP Drivers. Cannot Connect to the Computer Properly Printing Speed is Slow / USB 2.
Problems Scanning Scanner won’t work Cause The machine is not recognized by the computer. Action Restart the computer. This may enable the computer to recognize the machine. ScanGear MP won’t start Cause Action Scanner driver (ScanGear MP) not installed. Set the Setup CD-ROM and install the software. Scanner is not selected in the application software. In the application software, select this machine in [Select Source] or [Import] under the [File] menu.
Cause An error message appears and the ScanGear MP window fails to appear. Action z Reattaching the USB cable. Be sure to use a certified USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable. You are recommended to use the cable no longer than 9.8 feet (3 meters). z If a USB hub is used for the connection, do not use it. Attach the cable to a USB port on the computer itself (not the hub). z Attach the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer itself (not a hub). z Set the Setup CD-ROM and install the software.
Cause Action Inappropriate display settings. Set your display settings on your computer to Medium (16 bit) or higher. In the [Start] menu click [Control Panel], then [Appearance and Themes] and then [Display], and on the [Settings] sheet, set [Color quality] to [Medium (16 bit)] or [Highest (32 bit)] or a higher setting. In the System Preferences dialog, click the [Displays] icon and select the [Display] tab. Set the [Colors] list box to [Thousands] or a higher setting.
Slow scanning speed Cause Action Resolution is set higher than necessary. To view the image on a monitor, set the output resolution to 75 dpi. To print, set the output resolution to a value such as 300 dpi. Image correction features such as dust and scratch reduction, fading correction, and descreening are enabled in ScanGear MP. Set [Reduce Dust and Scratches], [Fading Correction], and [Descreen] to [OFF] in the [Image Settings] section of the Advanced Mode of ScanGear MP.
Cause Scanned image won’t open. Action The file name extension is not supported by the application software. Rescan the image using an application software, such as ArcSoft PhotoStudio, and change the file name extension when saving the image. Refer to the on-screen manual for each application software for the detailed procedures. Trouble scanning with MP Navigator Cause The original may not be scanned correctly when [Document Size] is set to [Auto Detect].
Cannot obtain a clean scan, colors scan incorrectly Cause Film condition is poor due to faded colors. Action In the ScanGear MP’s Advanced Mode/Image Settings, correct the image using the [Fading Correction] and [Grain Correction] functions. Note If a print out of an image does not appear satisfactory or the same as what you see on the monitor, you may need to change the print settings, or the machine itself may have engaged in problems.
Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Cause Action Machine is not ready. Ensure that the lamp on the Operation Panel lights. If the lamp on the Operation Panel is off, turn the machine on. While the Power Lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until the Power Lamp stops flashing and stays lit. When the Alarm Lamp lights orange, an error may occur in the machine. For details on how to resolve the error, see “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD” on page 115.
When an Error is Displayed Regarding Automatic Duplex Printing Cause The correct media size is not selected in the printer driver. Action Check the Page Size setting from within your application software to ensure that it matches the size of the paper loaded. Check [Page Size] on the [Page Setup] tab in the printer properties dialog box (Windows) or the [Page Setup] dialog box (Macintosh) to ensure that it matches the size of the paper loaded.
Error No.: 1700 is Displayed Cause The waste ink absorber is almost full. Action Ink used for cleaning is absorbed in a waste ink absorber placed in the machine. Press [OK] to cancel the error so that you can continue printing. Once the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, printing cannot be done until the waste ink absorber is replaced. Canon recommends to contact the Canon Customer Care Center as soon as possible. Error No.
Error No.: 2500 is Displayed Cause Auto head align has failed. Action See “Auto head align has failed.” on page 116 . For Windows Users Cause The [Instructions] button is not displayed on the printer driver screen. Action The [Instructions] on the printer driver screen is not displayed if the onscreen manuals (instruction manuals) are not installed. Set the “Setup CDROM” in your computer and install the on-screen manuals (instruction manuals).
Chapter 13 Appendix Printing Area To ensure the best print quality, the machine allows a margin along each edge of media. The actual printable area will be the area without these margins. By selecting Borderless Printing*, printing with no margins is possible. * This is available in A4, Letter, 4" x 6" /101.6 x 152.4 mm, 4" x 8" /101.6 x 203.2 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x 86.0 mm sizes of paper.
Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 203.2 x 271.4 mm / 8.0 x 10.7 inches Legal 203.2 x 347.6 mm / 8.0 x 13.7 inches When Printing on Photo Paper Pro PR-101, Glossy Photo Paper GP-401, Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use” GP-501, Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101, Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-101 and Matte Photo Paper MP-101, selection of “Borderless Printing” enables you to make prints with no margins.
How to Read the On-screen Manuals The on-screen manuals are manuals to be viewed on your computer. Read these manuals for detailed information on usage of the machine that is not mentioned in this document, troubleshooting, or usage of the application softwares supplied with the Setup CD-ROM, etc. You can install the on-screen manuals using the Setup CD-ROM by either of the following. z Select “Easy Install” to install the on-screen manuals along with the MP driver and application softwares.
(2) Double-click the [Canon Utilities] folder, and then the [IJ Manual] folder. (3) Drag the [MP950] folder into the trash. (4) Drag the [MP950 On-screen Manual] on your desktop into the trash. Transporting Machine When relocating the machine or storing the machine for a long period of time, pack the machine using the original packing materials. If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the machine carefully using protective material and place inside a sturdy box.
General Specifications Operating environment Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Humidity: 10 to 90%RH (no condensation) Storage environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (no condensation) Power supply AC 110-120 V, 50/60 Hz AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Printing (Copy): Approx. 22 W Standby (minimum): Approx. 2 W OFF: Approx. 0.8 W Dimensions (with the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted) 468(W) x 415 (D) x 263 (H) mm 18.4 (W) x 16.3 (D) x 10.
Camera Direct Print (Canon Bubble Jet Direct) Effect ExifPrint DPOF functions Ver. 1.00 compatible (Index print, number of copies, select images, print special characters (date)) Camera Direct Print (PictBridge) Page size Default (Selections based on the machine setting) 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Glossy Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use", Photo Stickers*1) 13 x 18 cm/5" x 7" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy)*2 A4/8.
Scan Specifications Compatibility TWAIN / WIA (Windows XP) Maximum document size A4/Letter, 8.5" x 11.
Additional Systems Requirements for On-screen Manuals z Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed. The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer version. We recommend that you keep your system up to date with Windows Update. Chapter 13 z Browser: Help Viewer * The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system.
Users in the U.S.A. FCC Notice PIXMA MP950: K10266 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. Limited Warranty - U.S. Only The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to the new or refurbished Canon-brand product (“Product”) packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.
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Index Numerics button 16 A Access Lamp 14 Alarm Lamp 15 Appendix 146 Auto Sheet Feeder 12 Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp 15 B Back button 16 Before Printing 12 Black button 16 C Card Slot 14 Card Slot Cover 12 Cassette 13 Cassette Lamp 15 Changing the Machine Settings 92 bluetooth settings 94 date display 95 language selection 95 load settings 95 power save setting 95 print settings 93 read/write attribute 95 reset setting 95 save settings 95 slide show setting 95 wireless print settings 94 Changing the Print Se
Paper Support 12 Performing Bluetooth Communication 81 Performing Infrared Communication 79 PGI-5BK Black 96 Photo Index Sheet button 16 Photo Printing from Photo or Film 61 multi-photo print 68 print all photos 70 scanning a film 62 scanning a photo 61 single-photo print 67 sticker print 69 trimming 69 PHOTO/FILM button 16 Platen Glass 13 Power Connector 15 Power Lamp 16 Power save setting 95 Print Head adjusting the print head manually 117 aligning print head automatically 108 cleaning 106 deep cleaning 1
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