Canon MP270 series / MP250 series On-screen Manual Page 1 of 678 pages How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual MC-3752-V1.00 Basic Guide Advanced Guide Describes the summary of this product. Describes the detailed function of this product.
MP270/MP250 series Basic Guide Page 2 of 678 pages How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual MP-3273-V1.
Overview of the Machine Page 3 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Overview of the Machine Overview of the Machine This section shows the component names of the machine and describes the basic operations you need to know before using it.
Main Components Page 4 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Overview of the Machine > Main Components Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel Front View (1) Document Cover Open to load an original on the Platen Glass. (2) Paper Support Raise and tip back to load paper in the Rear Tray. (3) Rear Tray Load various sizes or types of paper which you can use on the machine.
Main Components Open to support the printouts. Open it when printing or copying. (8) Platen Glass Load an original to copy or scan. (9) Direct Print Port (MP270 series only) Connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera to print directly. See Printing Photos from a PictBridge Compliant Device (MP270 series only) . Warning Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to the Direct Print Port of the machine.
Main Components Page 6 of 678 pages (12) Ink Cartridge Locking Covers Lock the FINE Cartridges into place. (13) Scanning Unit (Cover) Scans originals. Open it to replace the FINE Cartridges or remove jammed paper inside the machine. When opening the Scanning Unit (Cover), lift it with the Document Cover closed. (14) Scanning Unit Support Holds the Scanning Unit (Cover) while it is open. (15) FINE Cartridge Holder Install the FINE Cartridges.
Main Components (1) ON button / Power lamp Turns the power on or off. Before turning on the power, make sure that the Document Cover is closed. Important Disconnecting the power plug When disconnecting the power plug after turning off the power, be sure to confirm that the Power lamp is not lit. If the power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet while the Power lamp is lit or flashing, the machine may become unable to print properly since the Print Head is not protected.
Main Components Page 8 of 678 pages (9) Black button * Starts black & white copying. You can also press this button to finalize your selection for the setting item. (10) Fit to Page button / Fit to Page lamp Enables the Fit-to-Page copy function. You can copy the original automatically enlarged or reduced to fit the selected page size. When the Fit-to-Page copy function is disabled, you can make copies in the same size as the original. (11) (Maintenance) button Specifies the Maintenance code.
LED Display and Basic Operations Page 9 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Overview of the Machine > LED Display and Basic Operations LED Display and Basic Operations You can use the machine to make copies or perform maintenance operations without a computer. This section describes the LED display and basic operations on the Operation Panel. The number 1 appears on the LED normally when turning on the power. The LED display indicates the machine status as follows.
LED Display and Basic Operations Page 10 of 678 pages number of copies is set to "20". Press the [ +] button again to return to "1". Maintenance Codes To perform maintenance of the machine, press the (Maintenance) button repeatedly until the desired code appears on the LED, and then press the Black or Color button. Maintenance Code See Operation Prints the nozzle check pattern. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleans the Print Head. Cleaning the Print Head Cleans the Print Head deeply.
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Copying Page 12 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Copying Copying You can make enlarged or reduced copies of the original to fit the page size, and borderless copies of a printed photo, besides standard copies. Copying Documents Switching the Page Size between A4 and 8.
Copying Documents Page 13 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Copying > Copying Documents Copying Documents This section describes the procedure to copy a document of A4 or Letter size on plain paper. For the operation, see the notes and operation procedure described in the reference page. You need to prepare: Originals to copy. See Originals You Can Load . Paper for printing. See Media Types You Can Use . 1. Prepare for copying. (1) Turn on the power. See Operation Panel .
Copying Documents Page 14 of 678 pages (4) Load an original on the Platen Glass. See Loading Originals. Load the original WITH THE SIDE TO COPY FACING DOWN and align it with the alignment mark shown below. Then close the Document Cover gently. Note For details on the types and conditions of the original which can be copied, see Originals You Can Load . 2. Start copying. (1) Press the [ +] button repeatedly to specify the number of copies (max. 20 copies).
Copying Documents Display the desired number of copies on the LED. Each time you press the [ +] button, the number on the LED increases by one. When F appears, the number of copies is set to "20". Press the [ +] button again to return to "1". To make 10 to 19 copies (1) Display F on the LED. (2) Load only the desired number of sheets to copy. (2) Press the Paper button repeatedly to select the page size and media type. The Paper lamp indicates the selected page size and media type.
Copying Documents Page 16 of 678 pages Switching the Page Size between A4 and 8.5" x 11" (Letter) You can switch the size of paper loaded in the Rear Tray between A4 and 8.5" x 11" (Letter). This setting is useful if you usually load Letter-sized paper in the Rear Tray regardless of the page size indication "A4" on the Operation Panel, or vice versa. 1. Press the 2. Press the Black button to select A4, or the Color button to select 8.5" x 11" (Letter). (Maintenance) button repeatedly until d appears.
Copying Photos Page 17 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Copying > Copying Photos Copying Photos This section describes the procedure to copy a printed photo on 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm photo paper. You need to prepare: Printed photos. Paper for photo printing. See Media Types You Can Use . 1. Prepare for copying a photo. (1) Turn on the power. See Operation Panel . (2) Load paper. See Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper . Here we load 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm photo paper.
Copying Photos Page 18 of 678 pages You can switch the size of paper loaded in the Rear Tray between A4 and 8.5" x 11" (Letter) regardless of the size indicated on the Operation Panel. See Switching the Page Size between A4 and 8.5" x 11" (Letter) . When the Fit-to-Page copy function is enabled, you can copy the original in the size automatically enlarged or reduced to fit the selected page size. In this case, the original is copied with borders on the plain paper and without borders on the photo paper.
Fit-to-Page Copying Page 19 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Copying > Fit-to-Page Copying Fit-to-Page Copying The Fit-to-Page copy function enables you to copy the original automatically enlarged or reduced to fit the selected page size. 1. Prepare for copying. See step 1 in Copying Documents. 2. Press the [ +] button repeatedly to specify the number of copies. 3. Press the Paper button repeatedly to select the page size and media type.
Fit-to-Page Copying Page 20 of 678 pages is selected for the page size and media type. To set the print quality to "Fast", press and hold down the Color or Black button for 2 or more seconds in step 5. See To set the print quality to "Fast" (speed priority) . To cancel copying, press the Stop/Reset button.
Scanning Page 21 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Scanning Scanning You can save scanned data on your computer, and edit or process them with the supplied software application.
Saving Scanned Data on the Computer Page 22 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Scanning > Saving Scanned Data on the Computer Saving Scanned Data on the Computer This section describes the procedure to scan originals using the Operation Panel on the machine and save them on the computer, according to the settings specified with MP Navigator EX. For the operation on scanning from the computer, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide .
Saving Scanned Data on the Computer 2. Page 23 of 678 pages Press the SCAN button to start scanning. The original will be scanned and saved on the computer, according to the settings specified with MP Navigator EX. Remove the original on the Platen Glass after scanning is completed. Important Do not turn off the power while the machine is operating. Do not open the Document Cover or move the loaded original until scanning is completed.
Printing from Your Computer Page 24 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Printing from Your Computer Printing from Your Computer This section describes how to print photos or documents with a computer. You can easily print photos taken with your digital camera by using Easy-PhotoPrint EX supplied with the machine. Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Using Various Functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX Printing Documents (Windows) Printing Documents (Macintosh) For Mac OS X v.10.5.
Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Page 25 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Printing from Your Computer > Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Print image data saved on your computer by using Easy-PhotoPrint EX supplied with the machine. This section describes the procedure to print borderless photos on 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm photo paper. For details on Easy-PhotoPrint EX, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide .
Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Page 26 of 678 pages To start Easy-PhotoPrint EX from Solution Menu, double-click (Solution Menu) on the (Print photos or albums, etc.). desktop and click See Solution Menu . To start Easy-PhotoPrint EX from the Start menu, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Easy-PhotoPrint EX, then Easy-PhotoPrint EX. To start Easy-PhotoPrint EX from Solution Menu, click (Solution Menu) in the Dock and click (Print photos or albums, etc.). See Solution Menu .
Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) 4. Select the loaded paper. (1) Make sure that your machine's name is selected in Printer. (2) Select the size and type of the loaded paper in Paper Size and Media Type. Here we select 4"x6" 10x15cm in Paper Size and the type of the loaded photo paper in Media Type. Note If you select the wrong media type, the machine may not print with the proper print quality. (3) Click Layout/Print. 5. Select a layout and start printing. (1) Select the layout of the photo.
Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Page 28 of 678 pages Note To cancel a print job in progress, press the Stop/Reset button on the machine or click Cancel Printing on the printer status monitor. To display the printer status monitor, click Canon XXX Printer (where " XXX" is your machine's name) on the taskbar. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the list of print jobs in progress. To cancel a print job in progress, select the desired job in the Name list and click Delete.
Using Various Functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 29 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Printing from Your Computer > Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) > Using Various Functions of EasyPhotoPrint EX Using Various Functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX This section introduces a few of the useful functions of Easy-PhotoPrint EX. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide. Creating Your Own Prints You can create an album or calendar using your photos.
Printing Documents (Windows) Page 30 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Printing from Your Computer > Printing Documents (Windows) Printing Documents (Windows) This section describes the procedure to print a document of A4 size on plain paper. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide . Note Operations may vary depending on your software application. For details on the operation, refer to the instruction manual of your application.
Printing Documents (Windows) 6. Specify the required print settings. (1) Select Business Document in Commonly Used Settings. Note When the print object such as Business Document or Photo Printing is selected in Commonly Used Settings, the items in Additional Features will be selected automatically. The settings suitable for the print object such as media type or print quality will also appear. When you specify two or more copies in Copies, the Collate check box will be selected.
Printing Documents (Windows) Page 32 of 678 pages Note The message on how to load envelopes will appear when printing on them. This message will not appear next time if you select the Do not show this message again. check box. For details on the settings to print envelopes, see Loading Envelopes. To cancel a print job in progress, press the Stop/Reset button on the machine or click Cancel Printing on the printer status monitor.
Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 33 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Printing from Your Computer > Printing Documents (Macintosh) Printing Documents (Macintosh) This section describes the procedure to print a document of A4 size on plain paper. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide. Note Operations may vary depending on your software application. For details on the operation, refer to the instruction manual of your application. For Mac OS X v.10.5.x 1.
Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 34 of 678 pages (4) Select the media type of the loaded paper in Media Type. Here we select Plain Paper. Note If you select the wrong media type, the machine may not print with the proper print quality. (5) Select the print quality in Print Quality. Here we select Standard. Note For details on the print quality, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide .
Printing Documents (Macintosh) For Mac OS X v.10.4.x or Mac OS X v.10.3.9 Note The screens used in this section are for printing with Mac OS X v.10.4.x. 1. Make sure that the machine is turned on. See Operation Panel . 2. Load paper. See Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper . Here we load A4 plain paper. 3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension. 4. Create (or open) a document to print using an appropriate software application. 5. Specify the page size.
Printing Documents (Macintosh) Page 36 of 678 pages (5) Select the print quality in Print Quality. Here we select Standard. Note For details on the print quality, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide . Note (Question) on the Quality & Media, Color For details on the printer driver functions, click Options, Special Effects, Borderless Printing, or Margin screen. To display the preview to confirm the print result, click Preview. Some software applications may not have a preview function. 7.
Other Usages Page 37 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Other Usages Other Usages This section introduces the function to print photos from your PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera connected with a USB cable (MP270 series only). This section also introduces useful software applications you can use with the machine.
Printing Photos from a PictBridge Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Advanced Guide Page 38 of 678 pages Troubleshooting Contents > Other Usages > Printing Photos from a PictBridge Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Printing Photos from a PictBridge Compliant Device (MP270 series only) You can connect the PictBridge compliant device to this machine with a USB cable that is recommended by the device's manufacturer, and print saved images directly.
Useful Software Applications Page 39 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Other Usages > Useful Software Applications Useful Software Applications The machine can be used with useful software applications such as Solution Menu, My Printer, and Easy -WebPrint EX. Solution Menu With Solution Menu, you can start the software applications supplied with the machine or display the operating instructions. Double-click (Solution Menu) on the desktop.
Useful Software Applications Double-click (My Printer) on the desktop. Note You can also start My Printer from Solution Menu or the taskbar. Install My Printer from the Setup CD-ROM when it has not been installed or has been uninstalled. To install My Printer, select My Printer in Custom Install. To start My Printer from the Start menu, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, My Printer, then My Printer.
Useful Software Applications For details on printing web pages, click Page 41 of 678 pages (Help) to view the online help. Note Notes for installation of Easy-WebPrint EX If Easy-WebPrint EX is not installed, the guidance for installation of Easy-WebPrint EX may appear from the taskbar on the desktop. To install Easy-WebPrint EX, click the displayed guidance and follow the instructions on the screen. You can also install Easy-WebPrint EX from the Setup CD-ROM .
Loading Paper / Originals Page 42 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Loading Paper / Originals Loading Paper / Originals This section describes types of paper or originals you can load, how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray, and how to load originals to copy or scan.
Loading Paper Page 43 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper Loading Envelopes Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Cannot Use Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper Important If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm, 4" X 8" / 101.6 x 203.2 mm, 5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm, or 2.16" x 3.58" / 55.0 x 91.0 mm (Card size) to perform trial print, it can cause paper jams.
Loading Paper (3) Slide the Paper Guides (A) to open them, and load the paper in the center of the Rear Tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU. Important Always load paper in the portrait orientation (B). Loading paper in the landscape orientation (C) can cause paper jams. (4) Slide the Paper Guides (A) to align them with both sides of the paper stack. Do not slide the Paper Guides too hard. The paper may not be fed properly.
Loading Paper Page 45 of 678 pages Note Do not load sheets of paper higher than the Load Limit Mark (D). Note The machine may make operating noise when feeding paper. After loading paper When copying, select the size and type of the loaded paper using the Operation Panel on the machine. See Copying. When printing with a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Printer Paper Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.
Loading Envelopes Page 46 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Loading Envelopes Loading Envelopes You can print on European DL and US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelopes. The address is automatically rotated and printed according to the envelope's direction by specifying with the printer driver properly. Important You can only print on envelopes with the computer. You cannot use the following envelopes.
Loading Envelopes (1) Open the Paper Support. Do not raise the Paper Support. (2) Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension. (3) Slide the Paper Guides (A) to open them, and load the envelopes in the center of the Rear Tray WITH THE ADDRESS SIDE FACING YOU. The folded flap of the envelope will be faced down on the left side. Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once. (4) Slide the Paper Guides (A) to align them with both sides of the envelopes.
Loading Envelopes Page 48 of 678 pages Important If you do not specify the envelope size or orientation properly, the address will be printed upside down or will be turned to 90 degrees. Note The machine may make operating noise when feeding envelopes. In Windows, if the print result is upside down, open the printer driver setup window, select Envelope in Commonly Used Settings, then select the Rotate 180 degrees check box in Additional Features.
Media Types You Can Use Page 49 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Can Use Choose paper suitable for printing, for the best print results. Canon provides you various types of paper to enhance the fun of printing, such as stickers as well as papers for photo or document. We recommend the use of Canon genuine paper for printing your important photos.
Media Types You Can Use High Resolution Paper 80 sheets Page 50 of 678 pages 50 sheets High Resolution Paper *4 T-Shirt Transfers For creating your own prints: T-Shirt Transfers 1 sheet Photo Stickers Glossy Photo Paper *6 *1 Paper with a Model Number is Canon genuine paper. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling paper.
Media Types You Can Use Page 51 of 678 pages Choukei 3 (4.72 x 9.25 inches / 120.0 x 235.0 mm) Choukei 4 (3.54 x 8.07 inches / 90.0 x 205.0 mm) Youkei 4 (4.13 x 9.25 inches / 105.0 x 235.0 mm) Youkei 6 (3.86 x 7.48 inches / 98.0 x 190.0 mm) Card (2.16 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm) Wide (4.00 x 7.10 inches / 101.6 x 180.6 mm) Non-standard sizes: You can also specify a custom size within the following range. Minimum size: 2.17 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm Maximum size: 8.50 x 26.61 inches / 215.
Media Types You Cannot Use Page 52 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Media Types You Cannot Use Media Types You Cannot Use Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will cause not only unsatisfactory results, but also the machine to jam or malfunction.
Loading Originals Page 53 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals Loading Originals Loading Originals Originals You Can Load Loading Originals Load originals to copy or scan on the Platen Glass. Important After loading the original, be sure to close the Document Cover before starting to copy or scan. When scanning from a computer using a software application, you need to load the original in a different way.
Loading Originals 2. Page 54 of 678 pages Close the Document Cover gently.
Originals You Can Load Page 55 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > Originals You Can Load Originals You Can Load You can copy or scan the following originals. Types of originals: Text document, magazine, or newspaper Printed photo, picture card, business card, or DVD/CD Size (W x L): Max. 8.5 x 11.
Routine Maintenance Page 56 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance This section describes how to clean the machine when the print result is faint, to replace FINE Cartridges when they run out of ink, or to take an action when paper does not feed properly.
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Page 57 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print head nozzles (FINE Cartridges) are probably clogged. Follow the procedure below to print the nozzle check pattern, check the print head nozzle condition, then clean the Print Head.
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Page 58 of 678 pages If the problem is still not resolved after replacing the FINE Cartridge, contact the service center. When the Print Results Are Not Even such as the Ruled Lines Are Misaligned: See Aligning the Print Head . Note You can also perform the maintenance operations from your computer. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide .
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Page 59 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Note If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE Cartridge whose ink is low.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Page 60 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the Print Head if necessary. 1. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (1) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (2). (1) Check if lines are missing in this pattern. If yes, the cleaning is required.
Cleaning the Print Head Page 61 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so clean the Print Head only when necessary. 1.
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Page 62 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Cleaning the Print Head Deeply If print quality does not improve by the standard cleaning of the Print Head, clean the Print Head deeply. Cleaning the Print Head deeply consumes more ink than the standard cleaning of the Print Head, so clean the Print Head deeply only when necessary. 1.
Aligning the Print Head Page 63 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Note If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE Cartridge whose ink is low. See Replacing a FINE Cartridge.
Aligning the Print Head 5. Page 64 of 678 pages Scan the print head alignment sheet to adjust the print head position. (1) Load the print head alignment sheet on the Platen Glass. Load the print head alignment sheet WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the mark upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark on the . (2) Close the Document Cover gently, make sure that U (uppercase "U") appears on the LED, then press the Black or Color button.
Aligning the Print Head Page 65 of 678 pages Important Do not open the Document Cover or move the loaded print head alignment sheet until adjusting the print head position is completed. If adjusting the print head position has failed, the error code will appear on the LED. Press the Stop/Reset button to release the error, then confirm the following. - The Platen Glass and the print head alignment sheet are not dirty.
Replacing a FINE Cartridge Page 66 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge When ink runs out while printing is in progress, the error code "E, 1, 6" will appear on the LED. The Alarm lamp will light up and the Ink lamp will start flashing. Make sure which FINE Cartridge has run out of ink and replace it with a new one.
Replacing a FINE Cartridge 1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray. 2. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover), then hold it open with the Scanning Unit Support (C). The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the replacement position. Caution Do not hold the FINE Cartridge Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the FINE Cartridge Holder until it stops completely. Important The inside of the machine may be stained with ink.
Replacing a FINE Cartridge 4. Prepare the new FINE Cartridge. (1) Take a new FINE Cartridge out of its package and remove the orange protective tape (D) gently. Important If you shake a FINE Cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Handle a FINE Cartridge carefully. Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on the removed protective tape. Do not reattach the protective tape once you have removed it.
Replacing a FINE Cartridge Page 69 of 678 pages (E) Closed correctly (F) Not closed correctly (the cover is tilted) Important The machine cannot print unless both the Color and Black FINE Cartridges are installed. Be sure to install both the FINE Cartridges. 6. Lift the Scanning Unit (Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, and gently close the Scanning Unit (Cover).
Checking the Ink Status Page 70 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > Replacing a FINE Cartridge > Checking the Ink Status Checking the Ink Status You can check the ink status with the Ink lamps on the Operation Panel or with the computer screen. Note The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machine considers as ink is full when a new FINE Cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink level.
Checking the Ink Status Page 71 of 678 pages (A) Check if any symbol appears on the screen. (Ink low) is running low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend The ink with you to have a new FINE Cartridge available. Note An error message may appear while printing. Confirm the message and take an appropriate action. Follow the procedure below to open each of the confirmation screens. 1. Open the printer driver setup window from Control Panel.
Cleaning the Machine Page 72 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Machine This section describes how to clean the inside of the machine.
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Page 73 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Machine > Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller If the Paper Feed Roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, clean the Paper Feed Roller. Cleaning will wear out the Paper Feed Roller, so perform this only when necessary. You need to prepare: three sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper 1.
Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Advanced Guide Page 74 of 678 pages Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Machine > Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Remove stains from the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly.
Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Page 75 of 678 pages Check the folded area of the ejected paper. If it is smudged with ink, perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If the problem is not resolved after performing the Bottom Plate Cleaning twice, the protrusions inside the machine may be stained. See Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine to clean them. Note When performing the Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to use a new piece of paper.
Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine Page 76 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Machine > Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine Caution Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. If the protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
Appendix Page 77 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Appendix Appendix Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Tips on How to Use Your Machine Page top
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Advanced Guide Page 78 of 678 pages Troubleshooting Contents > Appendix > Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images 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.
Tips on How to Use Your Machine Page 79 of 678 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Appendix > Tips on How to Use Your Machine Tips on How to Use Your Machine This section introduces the tips on how to use your machine and for printing with optimal quality. Ink is used for various purposes. How is ink used for various purposes other than printing? Ink may be used for purposes other than printing.
Tips on How to Use Your Machine Tip!: After loading paper, be sure to specify the paper settings! After loading paper, be sure to select the loaded paper in Media Type of the printer driver or with the Paper button on the Operation Panel. If the type of paper is not selected, you may not be able to get the satisfactory print result. See Copying, Printing from Your Computer , and Media Types You Can Use .
Tips on How to Use Your Machine Tip!: Carefully choose the area to place the machine! Place the machine at least 5.91 inches / 15 cm away from other electrical appliances such as fluorescent lamps. If the machine is placed closer to those, it may not be able to work properly due to fluorescent noises. How to maintain the optimal printing quality? The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the Print Head from drying or clogging.
Tips on How to Use Your Machine Page 82 of 678 pages In this case Print the nozzle check pattern Check the printed check pattern to see if the nozzles are clogged. See When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect .
MP270 series / MP250 series Advanced Guide Page 83 of 678 pages MC-3791-V1.
MP270 series / MP250 series Advanced Guide Using the Face Sharpener Function Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Using the Blemish Remover Function Adjusting Images Correct/Enhance Images Window Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? How Do I Print with Even Margins? What Is "C1" or "C4"? Photo Print Settings Printing Vivid Photos Reducing Photo Noise Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Printing Dates on Photos (Ph
MP270 series / MP250 series Advanced Guide Page Layout Printing Poster Printing Booklet Printing Duplex Printing Stamp/Background Printing Registering a Stamp Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Printing an Envelope Displaying the Print Results before Printing Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Specifying Color Correctio
MP270 series / MP250 series Advanced Guide Scanning Images Before Scanning Placing Documents Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Appendix: Various Scan Settings Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navigator EX Scanning with the Bundled Application Software What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? Let's Try Scanning Starting MP Navigator EX Scanning Photos and Docum
MP270 series / MP250 series Advanced Guide Print Document Dialog Box Print Photo Dialog Box Send via E-mail Dialog Box Correct/Enhance Images Window One-click Mode Screen Auto Scan Dialog Box Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Scan Settings Dialog Box Save Dialog Box Exif Settings Dialog Box PDF Dialog Box Save as PDF file Dialog Box Mail Dialog Box OCR Dialog Box Custom Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box General Tab Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save) Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Image
MP270 series / MP250 series Advanced Guide Preferences Dialog Box Scanner Tab Preview Tab Scan Tab Color Settings Tab Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Adjusting Cropping Frames Resolution File Formats Color Matching Other Scanning Methods Scanning with WIA Driver Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Copying Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Copying Making Copies Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Using Useful Copy Functions Switching the Page Size between A4 and Lett
MP270 series / MP250 series Advanced Guide Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Jams Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray In Other Cases Message Appears on the Computer Screen Error Number: B200 A printer error has occurred.
MP270 series / MP250 series Advanced Guide Program Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Scanned Image Does Not Open MP Navigator EX Problems Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning Using the Operation Panel Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned Image If You Cannot Resolve the Prob
How to Use This Manual Page 91 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual Operating the Contents Pane Operating the Explanation Window Printing This Manual Using Keywords to Find a Document Registering Documents to My Manual Symbols Used in This Document Trademarks Page top
Operating the Contents Pane Page 92 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual > Operating the Contents Pane Operating the Contents Pane When you click a document title displayed in the contents pane found to the left of the on-screen manual, the documents of that title are displayed in the explanation window on the right side. When you click found to the left of , the document titles found in the lower hierarchies are displayed. Note Click to close or display the contents pane.
Operating the Explanation Window Page 93 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual > Operating the Explanation Window Operating the Explanation Window (1) Click the green characters to jump to the corresponding document. (2) The cursor jumps to the top of this document. Note The diagrams and computer screens in this guide refer to MP270 series. The operations are exactly the same as those for the MP250 series, unless otherwise described.
Printing This Manual Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual > Printing This Manual Printing This Manual Click to display the print pane to the left of the on-screen manual. Note Click to close or display the print pane. When you click and then click Page Setup, the Page Setup dialog box appears. You can then easily set up the paper to be used for printing. Click , and then click Print Settings to display the Print dialog box.
Printing This Manual Print All Documents Note You can select the type to be printed, and then easily specify print settings on the Print Setup tab. Print Current Document You can print the currently displayed document. 1. From Select Target, select Current Document The title of the currently displayed document is displayed in the Documents to Be Printed list. Note By selecting Print linked documents, you can also print documents that are linked to the current document.
Printing This Manual Confirm the number of pages to be printed, and then click Yes. All documents with selected check boxes are printed. Print My Manual You can select and print documents registered in My Manual. For details about My Manual, see " Registering Documents to My Manual ." 1. From Select Target, select My Manual The titles of the documents that have been registered to My Manual are displayed in the Documents to Be Printed list. 2.
Printing This Manual Page 97 of 678 pages Confirm the number of pages to be printed, and then click Yes. All documents are printed. Important A large amount of paper is necessary to print all documents. Before printing, be sure to check the number of print pages displayed in the Print Page Count Confirmation dialog box. The Print Preview dialog box allows you to scale the printing to the paper width or to set the zoom rate.
Using Keywords to Find a Document Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual > Using Keywords to Find a Document Using Keywords to Find a Document You can enter a keyword to search for a target document. All documents in the currently displayed on-screen manual are searched. 1. Click The search pane is displayed to the left of the on-screen manual. Note Click to close or display the search pane. 2. Enter a keyword In Keyword, enter a keyword for the item to be checked.
Using Keywords to Find a Document Page 99 of 678 pages The search is started, and the titles of documents containing the keyword are displayed in the search results list. When you execute a search by entering multiple keywords, the search results are displayed as shown below.
Registering Documents to My Manual Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual > Registering Documents to My Manual Registering Documents to My Manual Register frequently read documents as My Manual documents so that you can refer to those documents easily at any time. 1. Display the document Display the document to be added to My Manual. 2. Click The My Manual pane is displayed to the left of the on-screen manual. Note Click to close or display the My Manual pane. 3.
Registering Documents to My Manual Page 101 of 678 pages 4. Display My Manual When you double-click (or select and press Enter) a document title displayed in List of My Manual, that document is displayed in the explanation window. Note To delete a document from List of My Manual, select that document title from the list, and then click Delete (or press Delete).
Symbols Used in This Document Page 102 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual > Symbols Used in This Document Symbols Used in This Document Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation. Caution Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
Trademarks Page 103 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual > Trademarks Trademarks Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Internet Explorer is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Printing from a Computer Page 104 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer Printing from a Computer Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing with Other Application Software Page top
Printing with the Bundled Application Software Page 105 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing with the Bundled Application Software What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Printing Photos Creating an Album Printing Calendars Printing Stickers Printing Layout Correcting and Enhancing Photos Questions and Answers Photo Print Settings Other Settings Page top
What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Page 106 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create albums, calendars and stickers easily using photos taken with digital cameras. You can also print borderless photos easily. Important Easy-PhotoPrint EX does not support Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows NT4.
What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Page 107 of 678 pages Easy-PhotoPrint EX can be started from other applications. See the application's manual for details on the procedure for starting. The Photo Print function is available with the following applications: MP Navigator EX Ver.1.00 or later ZoomBrowser EX Ver.6.0 or later Digital Photo Professional Ver.3.
Printing Photos Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos Printing Photos Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to print your favorite photos in a variety of layouts. You can also create borderless photos easily. Corrections suitable for photos will be applied automatically when printing. Steps 1. Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX 2. Selecting a Photo 3. Selecting the Paper 4.
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Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 110 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos > Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX 1. From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears.
Selecting a Photo Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos > Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo 1. Click Photo Print from Menu. The Select Images screen appears. Important The thumbnails (reduced images) displayed in the screen may appear as follows: - A black line appears along an edge of the image. - An edge of the image appears cropped.
Selecting a Photo Page 112 of 678 pages (Delete Imported Image). To delete all images from the selected image area, click To print two or more copies of an image, click (Delete All Imported Images). (Up arrow) until the number of copies you want is reached. To reduce the number of copies shown in the box, click (Down arrow). You can change the order of photos using the list located at the top right corner of the screen. You can select the printing order from Sort by Date and Sort by Name.
Selecting the Paper Page 113 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos > Selecting the Paper Selecting the Paper 1. Click Select Paper. The Select Paper screen appears. 2. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Paper Source Paper Size Media Type Note The paper sizes and media types may vary depending on the printer. See Help for details.
Printing Page 114 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Photos > Printing Printing 1. Click Layout/Print. The Layout/Print screen appears. Important The thumbnails (reduced images) displayed in the screen may appear as follows: - A black line appears along an edge of the image. - An edge of the image appears cropped.
Printing To display the Preferences dialog box, click Page 115 of 678 pages (Settings) or select Preferences... from the File menu. The photo print settings will be discarded if you exit Easy-PhotoPrint EX without saving the settings. It is recommended that you save the printed image if you want to print it again. Saving Photos When you print on a bordered layout, the margins on the left and right or the top and bottom may become wider than the other.
Creating an Album Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album Creating an Album Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create your own personalized photo album. Steps 1. Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX 2. Selecting the Paper and Layout 3. Selecting a Photo 4. Editing 5.
Creating an Album Page 117 of 678 pages How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? What Is "C1" or "C4"? Page top
Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 118 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album > Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX 1. From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears.
Selecting the Paper and Layout Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album > Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout 1. Click Album from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. 2. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Cover Double page album Page number Note See Help on the paper size that can be selected.
Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 120 of 678 pages 4. If you want to change the layout, click Layout.... The Change Layout dialog box appears. In the Change Layout dialog box, you can change the layout or select whether to print the date (on which the picture was taken) on the photo. Note The layouts that can be selected may vary depending on the Paper Size, Orientation, Double page album, or the type of page selected (front cover, inside pages or back cover).
Selecting a Photo Page 121 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album > Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo 1. Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. 2. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures).
Selecting a Photo To delete all images from the selected image area, click Page 122 of 678 pages (Delete All Imported Images). Note See Help for details on the Select Images screen.
Editing Page 123 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album > Editing Editing 1. Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. 2. Edit your album if necessary.
Editing Page 124 of 678 pages C4: Back cover Saving Note See Help for details on the Edit screen.
Printing Page 125 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Creating an Album > Printing Printing 1. Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. 2. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies Paper Source Print Quality Borderless Printing Note The media types may vary depending on the printer and the paper size.
Printing Page 126 of 678 pages 3. Click Print. Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen.
Printing Calendars Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars Printing Calendars Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create your own calendar using your favorite photos. Steps 1. Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX 2. Selecting the Paper and Layout 3. Selecting a Photo 4. Editing 5.
Printing Calendars Page 128 of 678 pages Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Page top
Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 129 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX 1. From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears.
Selecting the Paper and Layout Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout 1. Click Calendar from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. 2. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Start from Period Note See Help on the paper size that can be selected. You can add holidays to your calendar. Setting Holidays 3.
Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 131 of 678 pages See Help for details on the Page Setup screen.
Selecting a Photo Page 132 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo 1. Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. 2. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures). 3. Select the image(s) you want to print and click (Import to Inside Pages).
Editing Page 133 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Editing Editing 1. Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. 2. Edit the calendar if necessary.
Editing Page 134 of 678 pages See Help for details on the Edit screen.
Printing Page 135 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Calendars > Printing Printing 1. Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. 2. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies Paper Source Print Quality Borderless Printing Note The media types may vary depending on the printer and the paper size.
Printing Page 136 of 678 pages Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen.
Printing Stickers Page 137 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers Printing Stickers You can print your favorite photos on compatible sticker sheets. Steps 1. Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX 2. Selecting the Paper and Layout 3. Selecting a Photo 4. Editing 5.
Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 138 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers > Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX 1. From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears.
Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 139 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers > Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout 1. Click Stickers from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. 2. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Print date Use the same image in all frames Note Paper sizes other than Photo Stickers cannot be selected.
Selecting a Photo Page 140 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers > Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo 1. Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. 2. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures). 3. Select the image(s) you want to print and click (Import to Inside Pages).
Editing Page 141 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers > Editing Editing 1. Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. 2. Edit the stickers if necessary.
Printing Page 142 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Stickers > Printing Printing 1. Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. 2. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies Paper Source Print Quality Borderless Printing Note The media types may vary depending on the printer and the paper size.
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Printing Layout Page 144 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout Printing Layout You can add text to your favorite photos and print them in a variety of layouts. Steps 1. Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX 2. Selecting the Paper and Layout 3. Selecting a Photo 4. Editing 5.
Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 145 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout > Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX 1. From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears.
Selecting the Paper and Layout Page 146 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout > Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout 1. Click Layout Print from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. 2. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Print date Note See Help on the paper size that can be selected. You can customize the date (position, size, color, etc.
Selecting a Photo Page 147 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout > Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo 1. Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. 2. Select the folder that contains the image you want to print from the folder tree area. The images in the folder will be displayed as thumbnails (miniatures). 3. Select the image(s) you want to print and click (Import to Inside Pages).
Editing Page 148 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout > Editing Editing 1. Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. 2. Edit the layout if necessary.
Printing Page 149 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Layout > Printing Printing 1. Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. 2. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies Paper Source Print Quality Borderless Printing Note The media types may vary depending on the printer and the paper size.
Printing Page 150 of 678 pages Note See Help for details on the Print Settings screen.
Correcting and Enhancing Photos Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Correcting and Enhancing Photos Correcting and Enhancing Photos You can correct and enhance images. Click (Correct/Enhance Images) in the Select Images or Edit screen, or in the Layout/Print screen of Photo Print. You can make the following corrections and enhancements in the Correct/Enhance Images window.
Correcting and Enhancing Photos Page 152 of 678 pages Adjusting Images Page top
Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Page 153 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Apply optimum corrections automatically to the photos used for an album, calendar, etc. Important The Auto Photo Fix function is not available for Photo Print.
Using the Auto Photo Fix Function Page 154 of 678 pages Note If only one image is selected, the thumbnail does not appear below Preview. 3. Make sure that Auto is selected. 4. Click Auto Photo Fix, then click OK. The entire photo is corrected automatically and the the upper left of the image. (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on Note (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that Click you can compare and check the result.
Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Page 155 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Using the Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes caused by a camera flash. You can perform the Red-Eye Correction function either automatically or manually. Note Photo Print allows you to automatically correct red eyes when printing.
Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Page 156 of 678 pages Auto Correction 3. Make sure that Auto is selected. 4. Click Red-Eye Correction. 5. Click OK. Red eyes are corrected and the the image. (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of Important Areas other than the eyes may be corrected depending on the image. Note (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that Click you can compare and check the result.
Using the Red-Eye Correction Function Red eye is corrected and the Page 157 of 678 pages (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Click Undo to undo the preceding correction operation. 6. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images. You can save corrected images as new files. Note To save only the image you like, click Save Selected Image. To save all images, click Save All Corrected Images. Only JPEG/Exif file format is available for corrected images. 7.
Using the Face Brightener Function Page 158 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Face Brightener Function Using the Face Brightener Function You can brighten dark faces caused by bright background. Note You can brighten dark photos caused by bright background automatically by selecting Auto Photo Fix.
Using the Face Brightener Function Page 159 of 678 pages 4. Click Face Brightener. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Face Brightener. Move the cursor over the image. The shape of the cursor changes to (Cross). 5. Drag to select the area you want to correct, then click OK that appears over the image. The entire image is corrected so that the selected area containing the face becomes brighter, and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
Using the Face Sharpener Function Page 160 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Face Sharpener Function Using the Face Sharpener Function You can sharpen out-of-focus faces in a photo. You can perform the Face Sharpener function either automatically or manually. 1. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images). The Correct/Enhance Images window appears.
Using the Face Sharpener Function Page 161 of 678 pages 4. Click Face Sharpener. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Face Sharpener. 5. Click OK. The face is sharpened and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that Click you can compare and check the result. Click Reset Selected Image to undo the correction operation.
Using the Face Sharpener Function The facial area in and around the selected area is sharpened and the Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Page 162 of 678 pages (Correction/ Note You can also drag to rotate the selected area. Click Undo to undo the preceding correction operation. 6. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images. You can save corrected images as new files. Note To save only the image you like, click Save Selected Image.
Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Page 163 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function You can enhance skin beautifully by removing blemishes and wrinkles. You can perform the Digital Face Smoothing function either automatically or manually. 1.
Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Page 164 of 678 pages 4. Click Digital Face Smoothing. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Digital Face Smoothing. 5. Click OK. Skin is enhanced beautifully and the of the image. (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left Note (Compare) to display the images before and after the enhancement side by side so Click that you can compare and check the result. Click Reset Selected Image to undo the enhancement operation.
Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function Skin in and around the selected area is enhanced beautifully and the mark appears on the upper left of the image. Page 165 of 678 pages (Correction/Enhancement) Note You can also drag to rotate the selected area. Click Undo to undo the preceding enhancement operation. 6. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images. You can save enhanced images as new files. Note To save only the image you like, click Save Selected Image.
Using the Blemish Remover Function Page 166 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Using the Blemish Remover Function Using the Blemish Remover Function You can remove moles. 1. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images). The Correct/Enhance Images window appears.
Using the Blemish Remover Function Page 167 of 678 pages Note Move the cursor over the image. The shape of the cursor changes to (Cross). 5. Drag to select the area you want to enhance, then click OK that appears over the image. Moles in and around the selected area are removed and the appears on the upper left of the image. (Correction/Enhancement) mark Note Click Undo to undo the preceding enhancement operation. 6. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images.
Adjusting Images Page 168 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Adjusting Images Adjusting Images You can make fine adjustments to the overall brightness, contrast, etc. of images. 1. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images). The Correct/Enhance Images window appears.
Adjusting Images Page 169 of 678 pages Sharpness Blur Show-through Removal Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments. 5. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images. You can save adjusted images as new files. Note To save only the image you like, click Save Selected Image. To save all images, click Save All Corrected Images. Only JPEG/Exif file format is available for adjusted images. 6. Click Exit. Important The adjustments will be lost if you exit before saving adjusted images.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Correcting and Enhancing Photos > Correct/Enhance Images Window Correct/Enhance Images Window You can correct/enhance images in this window. To display the Correct/Enhance Images window, click (Correct/Enhance Images) in the Select Images or Edit screen, or in the Layout/Print screen of Photo Print.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 171 of 678 pages (2)Task Area Available tasks and settings may vary between the Auto and Manual tabs. Click Auto or Manual to display the corresponding tab. Auto Tab Select to correct automatically. Auto Photo Fix Applies automatic corrections suitable for photos. Important The Auto Photo Fix function is not available for Photo Print. Photo Print allows you to automatically apply suitable corrections to all photos when printing.
Correct/Enhance Images Window shooting. Deselect this checkbox to apply corrections based on the image analysis results. It is recommended that you normally select this setting. Note Exif is a standard format for embedding various shooting data in digital camera images (JPEG).
Correct/Enhance Images Window Brightness Adjusts the overall image brightness. Move the slider to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image. Adjust the contrast when the image is flat due to lack of contrast. Move the slider to the left to decrease and right to increase the contrast of the image. Sharpness Emphasizes the outline of the subjects to sharpen the image. Adjust the sharpness when the photo is out of focus or text is blurred.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Red-Eye Correction Corrects red eyes. You can specify the area you want to apply the effect to. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Note For Photo Print, red eyes are automatically corrected when Enable Auto Photo Fix is selected in Color correction for printing on the Advanced tab of the Preferences dialog box and the Enable Red-Eye Correction checkbox is selected. To disable the automatic correction, deselect the checkbox.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 175 of 678 pages Exit Click to close the Correct/Enhance Images window.
Questions and Answers Page 176 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers Questions and Answers How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? How Do I Print with Even Margins? What Is "C1" or "C4"? Page top
How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? Page 177 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers > How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File? If you want to move (or copy) a file created and saved with Easy-PhotoPrint EX from one folder to another, you need to move (or copy) the folder that was automatically created when originally saving that file as well.
Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? Page 178 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers > Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing Start from? As shown below, printing starts from the left side of the image displayed in the Layout/Print screen. Outputs the paper in the direction as the arrow indicates.
How Do I Print with Even Margins? Page 179 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers > How Do I Print with Even Margins? How Do I Print with Even Margins? When you print on a bordered layout, the margins on the left and right or the top and bottom may become wider than the other, depending on the image and printer.
What Is "C1" or "C4"? Page 180 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Questions and Answers > What Is "C1" or "C4"? What Is "C1" or "C4"? When an album is printed, labels such as "C1" and "C4" are printed as page numbers. The "C1" and "C4" represent the front cover and back cover, respectively.
Photo Print Settings Page 181 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings Photo Print Settings Printing Vivid Photos Reducing Photo Noise Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) Printing Multiple Photos on One Page Printing an Index Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print) Printing Photo Information Saving Photos Opening Saved Files Page top
Printing Vivid Photos Page 182 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing Vivid Photos Printing Vivid Photos Select the Vivid Photo checkbox in the Select Paper screen to boost the colors in a photo before printing. Important This function is available only with a printer that supports Vivid Photo.
Reducing Photo Noise Page 183 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Reducing Photo Noise Reducing Photo Noise When a photo is taken in a dark location such as night scene using digital camera, noise may appear in the image. Select the Photo Noise Reduction checkbox in the Select Paper screen to reduce noise in the image and make the printed photos more vivid.
Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Cropping a photo is the act of removing the unnecessary portions of the photo by selecting the necessary portions. Click (Crop Image) in the Layout/Print screen or double-click the preview image. Move the white frame to the portion to print and click OK.
Cropping Photos (Photo Print) Page 185 of 678 pages The cropping effect applies only to the print result. The original image will not be cropped. See Help for details on the Crop window.
Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) Page 186 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print) To print the date the photo was taken on the photo, click (Date Settings) in the Layout/Print screen, then select the Print date checkbox in the Date Settings dialog box. Note The date is displayed in the short date format (mm/dd/yyyy, etc.
Printing Multiple Photos on One Page Page 187 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing Multiple Photos on One Page Printing Multiple Photos on One Page You can print multiple photos on one page by selecting a multiple-photo layout in the Layout/Print screen. Note See the following section for details on how to select photos.
Printing an Index Page 188 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing an Index Printing an Index You can print an index of selected photos. An index print shows the thumbnails of the photos in one page. It is convenient for managing your photos. To print an index, select Index from the layouts in the Layout/Print screen. Important Index print will be disabled if you select any of the following paper sizes.
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Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print) Page 190 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print) Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print) You can print a variety of ID photos. Important The photo may not qualify as an official ID photo depending on its use. For details, contact the party to whom you will be submitting the photo.
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Printing Photo Information Page 192 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Printing Photo Information Printing Photo Information You can print the photo and the Exif information side by side. To print them, select Letter 8.5"x11" or A4 for Paper Size in the Select Paper screen, and select Captured Info from the layouts in the Layout/Print screen. Note See the following section for details on how to select photos.
Saving Photos Page 193 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Saving Photos Saving Photos You can save edited photos. The information of cropping and layout can be saved. Click Save in the Layout/Print screen. When the Save As dialog box appears, specify the save location and file name, then click Save. Important If you edit a saved file and save it again, the file will be overwritten.
Opening Saved Files Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Photo Print Settings > Opening Saved Files Opening Saved Files You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. 1. Click Library from Menu. The Open dialog box appears. You can check files created and saved with Easy-PhotoPrint EX by icon view (only for Windows Vista) or thumbnail view.
Opening Saved Files Page 195 of 678 pages You can also open a recently used file by clicking the file name shown in the File menu.
Other Settings Page 196 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings Other Settings Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos Framing Photos Printing Dates on Photos Attaching Comments to Photos Adding Text to Photos Saving Setting Holidays Setting Calendar Display Opening Saved Files Page top
Changing Layout Page 197 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Changing Layout Changing Layout You can change the layout of each page separately. Select the page you want to change the layout of in the Edit screen, then click (Change Layout). Select the layout you want to use in the Change Layout dialog box and click OK.
Changing Layout Page 198 of 678 pages Important The layouts of all pages are changed to the selected layout. All images that do not fit in the new layout will be collected on the last page. Note The layouts that can be selected may vary depending on the Paper Size and Orientation.
Changing Background Page 199 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Changing Background Changing Background You can change the background of each page. Important You cannot change the background of the Photo Print, Stickers, and Layout Print. Click Background... in the Page Setup screen or select the page you want to change the background of in the Edit screen, then click (Change Background).
Changing Background Click Search backgrounds... to access the Canon website from which you can download additional materials for free. Internet connection is required to access the website. Internet connection fees apply. This function may not be available in some regions. Exit Easy-PhotoPrint EX before installing backgrounds. When Single color is Selected Select the color you want to use from Standard color or Custom color and click OK.
Changing Background Page 201 of 678 pages Note See Help for details on how to set the background in the Change Background dialog box.
Adding Photos Page 202 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Adding Photos Adding Photos You can add images to pages. Select the page you want to add photos in the Edit screen, then click (Add Image). Note The screens for Album printing are used as examples in the following descriptions. The screens may vary depending on what you create.
Swapping Positions of Photos Page 203 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Swapping Positions of Photos Swapping Positions of Photos You can swap the positions of images. Click (Swap Image Positions) in the Edit screen. Note The screens for Album printing are used as examples in the following descriptions. The screens may vary depending on what you create.
Replacing Photos Page 204 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Replacing Photos Replacing Photos You can replace an image with another image. Select the image you want to replace in the Edit screen, then click (Replace Selected Image). Select the folder containing the image you want to replace with from the folder tree area on the left of the Replace Image dialog box.
Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Page 205 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos You can adjust the position, angle and size of images. Select the image of which you want to change the position or size in the Edit screen and click Image) or double-click the image.
Cropping Photos Page 206 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Cropping Photos Cropping Photos Cropping an image is the act of removing the unnecessary portions of the image by selecting the necessary portions. Select the image you want to crop in the Edit screen and click image. (Edit Image) or double-click the Click the Crop tab in the Edit Image dialog box.
Framing Photos Page 207 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Framing Photos Framing Photos You can add frames to images. Important You cannot add frames to images in Photo Print, Stickers, and Layout Print. Select the image you want to frame in the Edit screen and click image. (Edit Image) or double-click the Click the Frame tab in the Edit Image dialog box.
Framing Photos Page 208 of 678 pages selected page at one time. Various frames are available on our website besides those saved in the application. Click Search frames... to access the Canon website from which you can download additional materials for free. Internet connection is required to access the website. Internet connection fees apply. This function may not be available in some regions. Exit Easy-PhotoPrint EX before installing frames. Search frames...
Printing Dates on Photos Page 209 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Printing Dates on Photos Printing Dates on Photos You can print dates on images. Select the image you want to print the date in the Edit screen and click the image. (Edit Image) or double-click Click the Date tab in the Edit Image dialog box. Select the Show date checkbox. Set the Text Orientation, Position, Font Size and Color, then click OK.
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Attaching Comments to Photos Page 211 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Attaching Comments to Photos Attaching Comments to Photos You can attach comments to images and display them in your album. The photo name, shooting date and comments are displayed (from top to bottom) in a comment box. Important You cannot attach comments to Photo Print, Calendar, Stickers, and Layout Print.
Attaching Comments to Photos Page 212 of 678 pages Select the Show comment box checkbox. Select the checkboxes of the items you want to display, and enter comments. Set the size and color of font, and position of the comments, etc., then click OK. Note See Help for details on comments.
Adding Text to Photos Page 213 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Adding Text to Photos Adding Text to Photos You can add text to photos. Click (Add Text) in the Edit screen and drag the mouse over the area in which you want to add text. Note The screens for Album printing are used as examples in the following descriptions. The screens may vary depending on what you create.
Saving Page 214 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Saving Saving You can save edited items. Click Save in the Edit or Print Settings screen. Note The screens for Album printing are used as examples in the following descriptions. The screens may vary depending on what you create. When the Save As dialog box appears, specify the save location and file name, then click Save.
Setting Holidays Page 215 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Setting Holidays Setting Holidays You can add holidays to your calendar. (Setup Period/Holiday) in the Click Set Holidays... in the Page Setup screen of Calendar, or click Edit screen and click Set Holidays... in the Calendar General Settings dialog box to display the Holiday Settings dialog box. To add a holiday, click Add....
Setting Holidays Page 216 of 678 pages Enter the name in Holiday Name and specify the date. Select the Set as Holiday checkbox to display that day as a holiday in your calendar. Note See Help for details on each dialog box.
Setting Calendar Display Page 217 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Setting Calendar Display Setting Calendar Display You can customize the calendar display (fonts, lines, colors, position, size, etc.). Click Settings... in the Page Setup screen of Calendar, or select a calendar in the Edit screen and click (Setup Calendar) to display the Calendar Settings dialog box.
Opening Saved Files Page 218 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Other Settings > Opening Saved Files Opening Saved Files You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. 1. Click Library from Menu. The Open dialog box appears. You can check files created and saved with Easy-PhotoPrint EX by icon view (only for Windows Vista) or thumbnail view.
Opening Saved Files Page 219 of 678 pages Editing Album Editing Calendar Editing Stickers Editing Layout Print Note You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX with the following methods, besides from Library in Menu. - Double-click or click the file. - From the File menu, click Open..., then select the file you want to edit. You can also open a recently used file by clicking the file name shown in the File menu.
Printing with Other Application Software Page 220 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software Printing with Other Application Software Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Overview of the Printer Driver Page top
Various Printing Methods Page 221 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods Various Printing Methods Printing with Easy Setup Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Stapling Margin Borderless Printing Fit-to-Page Printing Scaled Printing Page Layout Printing Poster Printing Booklet Printing Duplex Printing Stamp/Background Printing Registering a Stamp Registering
Printing with Easy Setup Page 222 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Printing with Easy Setup Printing with Easy Setup The simple setup procedure for carrying out appropriate printing on this machine, is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Select a frequently used profile In Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab, select a printing profile suited for the purpose.
Setting a Page Size and Orientation Page 223 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting a Page Size and Orientation The paper size and orientation are essentially determined by the application.
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Default Setting Print from Last Page Collate Print from Last Page + Collate The procedure for specifying the number of copies and printing order is as follows: You can also set the number of copies on the Quick Setup tab. 1.
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Page 225 of 678 pages Uncheck this check box to print all pages with the same page number together. 5. Complete the setup Click OK. The specified number of copies will be printed with the specified printing order. Important When the application software that you used to create the document has the same function, give priority to the printer driver settings.
Setting the Stapling Margin Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Setting the Stapling Margin Setting the Stapling Margin The procedure for setting the staple side and the margin width is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Specify the side to be stapled Check the position of the stapling margin from Staple Side on the Page Setup tab.
Setting the Stapling Margin Page 227 of 678 pages 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified staple side and margin width. Important Staple Side and Specify Margin... appear grayed out and are unavailable when: Borderless, Poster, or Booklet is selected for Page Layout. Scaled is selected for Page Layout (When Duplex Printing is also selected, only Staple Side is selectable).
Borderless Printing Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Borderless Printing Borderless Printing The borderless printing function allows you to print data without any margin by enlarging the data so that it extends slightly off the paper. Without the borderless printing function, a margin is provided around the printed data.
Borderless Printing Check the Page Size list. When you want to change, select another page size from the list. The list displays only sizes that can be used for borderless printing. 4. Adjust the amount of extension from the paper If necessary, adjust the amount of extension using the Amount of Extension slider. Moving the slider to the right makes the amount larger and moving the slider to the left makes the amount smaller.
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Fit-to-Page Printing Page 231 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Fitto-Page Printing Fit-to-Page Printing The procedure for printing a document that is automatically enlarged or reduced to fit the page size to be used is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set fit-to-page printing Select Fit-to-Page from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. 3.
Fit-to-Page Printing Page 232 of 678 pages 5. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be enlarged or reduced to fit to the page size.
Scaled Printing Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Scaled Printing Scaled Printing The procedure for printing a document with pages enlarged or reduced is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set scaled printing Select Scaled from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab. 3. Select the paper size for the data Using Page Size, select the page size that is set with your application. 4.
Scaled Printing Specify a scaling factor Directly type in a value into the Scaling box. The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the printer driver. 5. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be printed with the specified scale. Important When the application software with which you created the original has the scaled printing function, configure the settings on your application software.
Scaled Printing Page 235 of 678 pages Selecting Scaled changes the printable area of the document.
Page Layout Printing Page 236 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Page Layout Printing Page Layout Printing The page layout printing function allows you to print more than one page image on a single sheet of paper. The procedure for performing page layout printing is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set page layout printing Select Page Layout from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab.
Page Layout Printing Page 237 of 678 pages Pages To increase the number of pages to be included on a single sheet of paper, select a desired number of pages from the list. You can also set 2-Page Print or 4-Page Print on the Quick Setup tab. Page Order To change the page arrangement order, select an icon from the list to change the page placement order. Page Border To print a page border around each document page, check this check box. 5. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab.
Poster Printing Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Poster Printing Poster Printing The poster printing function allows you to enlarge image data, divide it into several pages, and print these pages on separate sheets of paper. When the pages are pasted together, they form a large print like a poster. The procedure for performing poster printing is as follows: Setting Poster Printing 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
Poster Printing 4. Set the number of image divisions and the pages to be printed If necessary, click Specify..., specify the following settings in the Poster Printing dialog box, and then click OK. Image Divisions Select the number of divisions (vertical x horizontal). As the number of divisions increases, the number of sheets used for printing increases, allowing you to create a larger poster. Print "Cut/Paste" in margins To leave out words "Cut" and "Paste", uncheck this check box.
Poster Printing Page 240 of 678 pages Note Click the deleted pages to display them again. Right-click the settings preview to select Print all pages or Delete all pages. 2. Complete the setup After completing the page selection, click OK. When you execute print, only specified pages will be printed. Important When Poster is selected, the Duplex Printing, Staple Side and Print from Last Page appear grayed out and are unavailable.
Booklet Printing Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Booklet Printing Booklet Printing The booklet printing function allows you to print data for a booklet. Data is printed on both sides of the paper. This type of printing ensures that pages can be collated properly, in page number order, when the printed sheets are folded and stapled at the center. The procedure for performing booklet printing is as follows: 1.
Booklet Printing Page 242 of 678 pages Margin for stapling Select which side should the stapling margin be on when the booklet is completed. Insert blank page To leave one side of a sheet blank, check the check box, and select the page to be left blank. Margin Enter the margin width. The specified width from the center of the sheet becomes the margin width for one page. Page Border To print a page border around each document page, check the check box. 5.
Duplex Printing Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Duplex Printing Duplex Printing The procedure for printing data on both sides of a sheet of paper is as follows: You can also set duplex printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Set duplex printing Check the Duplex Printing check box on the Page Setup tab. 3.
Duplex Printing Page 244 of 678 pages Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the document will be printed on one side of a sheet of paper. When the printing of one side is complete, load the paper correctly by following the message and click OK. The document will be printed on the opposite side. Important Duplex Printing appears grayed out and is unavailable when: A media type other than Plain Paper is selected from the Media Type list. Poster is selected from the Page Layout list.
Stamp/Background Printing Page 245 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Stamp/Background Printing Stamp/Background Printing This feature is unavailable when the 64-bit printer driver is used. The Stamp function allows you to print a stamp text or a bitmap over or behind document data. It also allows you to print date, time and user name.
Stamp/Background Printing The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the Page Setup tab. 4. Set the stamp details If necessary, specify the following settings, and then click OK. Place stamp over text To print the stamp on the front of the document, check this check box. Note The stamp is given priority because the stamp is printed over the document data in the sections where the stamp and the document data overlap.
Stamp/Background Printing Page 247 of 678 pages function of Booklet Printing.
Registering a Stamp Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Stamp/Background Printing > Registering a Stamp Registering a Stamp This feature is unavailable when the 64-bit printer driver is used. You can create and register a new stamp. You can also change and register some of the settings of an existing stamp. Unnecessary stamps can be deleted at any time.
Registering a Stamp 4. Configure the stamp while viewing the preview window Stamp tab Select Text, Bitmap, or Date/Time/User Name that matches your purpose for Stamp Type. For Text registration, the characters must already be entered in Stamp Text. If necessary, change the TrueType Font, Style, Size, and Outline settings. You can select the color of the stamp by clicking Select Color.... For Bitmap, click Select File... and select the bitmap file (.bmp) to be used.
Registering a Stamp Page 250 of 678 pages 2. Click Define Stamp... The Stamp Settings dialog box opens. 3. Configure the stamp while viewing the preview window 4. Overwrite save the stamp Click Save overwrite on the Save settings tab. When you want to save the stamp with a different title, type a new title in the Title box and click Save. Click OK when the confirmation message appears. 5. Complete the setup Click OK. The Stamp/Background dialog box opens again.
Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Stamp/Background Printing > Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background This feature is unavailable when the 64-bit printer driver is used. You can select a bitmap file (.bmp) and register it as a new background.
Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background 4. Select the image data to be registered to the background Click Select File.... Select the target bitmap file (.bmp), and then click Open. 5. Specify the following settings while viewing the preview window Layout Method Select how the background image data is to be placed. When Custom is selected, you can set coordinates for X-Position and Y-Position. You can also change the background position by dragging the image in the preview window.
Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Page 253 of 678 pages 5. Complete the setup Click OK. The Stamp/Background dialog box opens again. The registered title appears in the Background list. Deleting an Unnecessary Background 1. Click Select Background... in the Stamp/Background dialog box The Background Settings dialog box opens. 2.
Printing an Envelope Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Printing an Envelope Printing an Envelope For details on how to load an envelope into the machine, refer to "Loading Paper in the Rear Tray" in the manual: Basic Guide. The procedure for performing envelope printing is as follows: 1. Fold down the paper support 2. Load an envelope into the machine Fold down the envelope flap.
Printing an Envelope Page 255 of 678 pages 5. Select the paper size Select Youkei 4, Youkei 6, Comm.Env. #10, or DL Env. in the Envelope Size Setting dialog box, and then click OK. 6. Set the orientation To print the addressee horizontally, select Landscape for Orientation. 7. Select the print quality Select High or Standard that matches your purpose for Print Quality. 8. Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the information is printed on the envelope.
Displaying the Print Results before Printing Page 256 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Displaying the Print Results before Printing Displaying the Print Results before Printing You can display and check the print result before printing. The procedure for displaying the print result before printing is as follows: You can also set the print results display on the Quick Setup tab. 1.
Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Various Printing Methods > Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) You can specify the height and width of paper when its size cannot be selected from the Page Size. Such a paper size is called a custom size. The procedure for specifying a custom size is as follows: You can also set a custom size in Printer Paper Size on the Quick Setup tab.
Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) Page 258 of 678 pages 4. Set the custom paper size Specify Units, and enter the Width and Height of the paper to be used. Then click OK. 5. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified paper size.
Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Page 259 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Specifying Color Correction Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Printing with ICC Pr
Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Page 260 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method You can individually set the combined representation method for the print quality level and the halftoning method.
Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Page 261 of 678 pages 3. Setting the print quality and halftone expression method Move the Quality slider to select the quality level. Select the expression method in Halftoning and click OK. Note Halftones refer to color shades between the darkest color and the brightest color. The printer replaces the color shades with a collection of small dots to express the halftones.
Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Page 262 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Printing a Color Document in Monochrome The procedure for printing a color document in monochrome is as follows: You can also set a grayscale printing in Additional Features on the Quick Setup tab. 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Page 263 of 678 pages During Grayscale Printing, color inks may be used as well as black ink.
Specifying Color Correction Page 264 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Specifying Color Correction Specifying Color Correction You can specify the color correction method suited to the type of document to be printed. Normally, the printer driver adjusts the colors by using Canon Digital Photo Color so that data is printed with color tints that most people prefer.
Specifying Color Correction Page 265 of 678 pages Driver Matching By using Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer. Driver Matching is the default setting for Color Correction. ICM You can print by using the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the image data effectively. None The printer driver does not perform color correction.
Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data Page 266 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Specifying Color Correction > Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data When people print images taken with digital cameras, they sometimes feel that the printed color tones differ from those of actual image or those displayed on the monitor.
Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Page 267 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Specifying Color Correction > Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver You can specify the color correction function of the printer driver to print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer through the use of Canon Digital Photo Color.
Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver Page 268 of 678 pages 6. Set the other items If necessary, click Color Adjustment tab, and adjust the color balance of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and adjust Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast settings, and then click OK. 7. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the printer driver adjusts the colors when printing the data.
Printing with ICC Profiles Page 269 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Specifying Color Correction > Printing with ICC Profiles Printing with ICC Profiles When the image data has a specified input ICC profile, you can print by using the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the data effectively.
Printing with ICC Profiles Click Matching tab, and select None for Color Correction. 6. Set the other items If necessary, click Color Adjustment tab, and adjust the color balance of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and adjust Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast settings, and then click OK. 7. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the printer uses the color space of the image data.
Printing with ICC Profiles 3. Select the print quality Select High, Standard, or Fast that matches your purpose for Print Quality. 4. Select the manual color adjustment Select Manual for Color/Intensity, and click Set.... Manual Color Adjustment dialog box opens. 5. Select color correction Click Matching tab, and select ICM for Color Correction. 6. Select the input profile Select an Input Profile that matches the color space of the image data.
Printing with ICC Profiles Page 272 of 678 pages Select Adobe RGB (1998). Important When the application software specifies an input profile, the input profile setting of the printer driver becomes invalid. When no input ICC profiles are installed on your computer, Adobe RGB (1998) is not displayed. You can install ICC profiles from the Setup CD-ROM that accompanies the machine. 7.
Adjusting Color Balance Page 273 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance You can adjust the color tints when printing. Since this function adjusts color balance of the output by changing the ink ratios of each color, it changes the total color balance of the document.
Adjusting Color Balance Page 274 of 678 pages moved to the left. For example, when cyan becomes weaker, the color red becomes stronger. You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50. After adjusting each color, click OK. Important Adjust the slider gradually. 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the document is printed with the adjusted color balance.
Adjusting Brightness Page 275 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Brightness You can change the brightness of the overall image data during printing. This function does not change pure white or pure black but it changes the brightness of the intermediate colors. The following sample shows the print result when the brightness specification is changed.
Adjusting Brightness Page 276 of 678 pages 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the data is printed at the specified brightness.
Adjusting Intensity Page 277 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Intensity You can dilute (brighten) or intensify (darken) the colors of the overall image data during printing. When you want to sharpen the print results, you should intensify the colors.
Adjusting Intensity Page 278 of 678 pages Important Adjust the slider gradually. 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image data is printed with the adjusted intensity.
Adjusting Contrast Page 279 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Contrast You can adjust the image contrast during printing. To make the differences between the light and dark portions of images greater and more distinct, increase the contrast.
Adjusting Contrast Page 280 of 678 pages Important Adjust the slider gradually. 4. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image is printed with the adjusted contrast.
Simulating an Illustration Page 281 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Simulating an Illustration Simulating an Illustration With the Simulate Illustration function, you can print full-color or 256-color image data so that it looks like a hand-drawn illustration. This function adds different effects to the original profile and colors.
Representing Image Data with a Single Color Page 282 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Representing Image Data with a Single Color Representing Image Data with a Single Color With the Monochrome Effects function, you can benefit from coloring effects such as changing a photograph to a sepia tone image. The procedure for performing Monochrome Effects is as follows: 1.
Representing Image Data with a Single Color Page 283 of 678 pages grayed out and is unavailable.
Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors Page 284 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors The Vivid Photo function allows you to print image data with vivid colors. The vivid photo function emphasizes the colors in background sceneries while maintaining the human skin color natural.
Smoothing Jagged Outlines Page 285 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Smoothing Jagged Outlines Smoothing Jagged Outlines The Image Optimizer function allows you to smooth jagged outlines in photos and graphics that have been enlarged with your application. This feature is especially useful when printing low-resolution images from Web pages.
Smoothing Jagged Outlines Page 286 of 678 pages Page top
Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration Page 287 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration The Photo Optimizer PRO function corrects colors of digital camera images or scanned images. It is specially designed to compensate for color shift, overexposure, and underexposure.
Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration Page 288 of 678 pages Important Photo Optimizer PRO does not function when: Background is set in the Stamp/Background dialog box on the Page Setup tab. Define Stamp... is selected in the Stamp/Background dialog box on the Page Setup tab, and the bitmapped stamp is configured. Note Depending on images, the Photo Optimizer PRO may have no discernible effect.
Reducing Photo Noise Page 289 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Reducing Photo Noise Reducing Photo Noise With the Photo Noise Reduction function, you can reduce the digital camera noise and improve the image quality of the digital print. The procedure for performing Photo Noise Reduction is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
Reducing Photo Noise Page 290 of 678 pages Depending on application software or resolution of image data, effects of digital camera noise reduction may not be obvious. When this function is used for other than photos taken by digital cameras, image may be distorted.
Overview of the Printer Driver Page 291 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver Overview of the Printer Driver Printer Driver Operations Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Maintenance Tab Canon IJ Status Monitor Canon IJ Preview Page top
Printer Driver Operations Page 292 of 678 pages MA-5385-V1.
Canon IJ Printer Driver Page 293 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver > Canon IJ Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver The Canon IJ printer driver is software that is installed on your computer for printing data on this machine. The Canon IJ printer driver converts the print data created by your Windows application into data that your printer can understand and sends the converted data to the printer.
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Page 294 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver > Canon IJ Printer Driver > How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start menu of the Windows. Note This guide mainly describes operations on the Windows Vista.
Maintenance Tab Page 295 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver > Canon IJ Printer Driver > Maintenance Tab Maintenance Tab The Maintenance tab allows you to perform machine maintenance or change the settings of the machine.
Canon IJ Status Monitor Page 296 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver > Canon IJ Status Monitor Canon IJ Status Monitor The Canon IJ Status Monitor is an application software that shows the status of the printer and the progress of printing on the Windows screen. You will know the status of the printer with graphics, icons, and messages.
Canon IJ Preview Page 297 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver > Canon IJ Preview Canon IJ Preview The Canon IJ Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed. The preview reflects the information that is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages.
Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Page 298 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Copying Page top
Copying Page 299 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying Copying Making Copies Using Useful Copy Functions Page top
Making Copies Page 300 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Making Copies Making Copies For the basic procedure to make copies, refer to Copying.
Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Page 301 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Making Copies > Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Reducing or Enlarging a Copy 1. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Load plain paper on the Rear Tray. 3. Load the original on the Platen Glass. 4. Press the Paper button to select A4 or 8.5"x11" Plain Paper. Note You can switch the size of paper loaded on the Rear Tray between A4 and Letter.
Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Page 302 of 678 pages Note High speed copying is suitable for printing text-only documents on plain paper. If the quality is not as good as expected, try normal copying. When you want to make 10 to 19 copies, specify the number of copies to 20, then load the same number of pieces of paper. In this case, the machine will stop copying in an error. Press the Stop/Reset button to release the error. To cancel copying, press the Stop/Rest button.
Using Useful Copy Functions Page 303 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Using Useful Copy Functions Using Useful Copy Functions Borderless copy You can copy images so that they fill the entire page without borders.
Switching the Page Size between A4 and Letter Page 304 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Using Useful Copy Functions > Switching the Page Size between A4 and Letter Switching the Page Size between A4 and Letter You can switch the size of paper loaded on the Rear Tray between A4 and Letter. 1. Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until d appears. 2. Press the Black button to select A4, or the Color button to select Letter.
Copying without Borders (Borderless Copy) Page 305 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Using Useful Copy Functions > Copying without Borders (Borderless Copy) Copying without Borders (Borderless Copy) You can copy images so that they fill the entire page without borders. 1. Load photo paper on the Rear Tray. 2. Press the Paper button to select the page size you loaded on the Rear Tray.
Copying without Borders (Borderless Copy) Page 306 of 678 pages Page top
Scanning Page 307 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning Scanning Scanning Images Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning with Other Application Software Other Scanning Methods Page top
Scanning Images Page 308 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning Images Scanning Images Scanning Images Before Scanning Placing Documents Page top
Scanning Images Page 309 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning Images > Scanning Images 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, or PDF. Select the scanning method according to your purpose.
Before Scanning Page 310 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning Images > Before Scanning Before Scanning Before scanning images, confirm the following: Does the original to be scanned meet the requirements for an original to be set on the Platen Glass? Refer to Placing Documents for requirements and how to load the original on the Platen Glass.
Placing Documents Page 311 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning Images > Placing Documents Placing Documents Learn how to place documents on the machine's Platen. Place documents correctly according to the type of document to be scanned. Otherwise, documents may not be scanned correctly. Important Do not place objects on the Document Cover. The objects may fall into the machine when the Document Cover is opened. This may damage the machine.
Placing Documents Page 312 of 678 pages that cannot be placed away from the edges/ arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a format other than PDF, scan by specifying the file format. Placing Multiple Documents Allow 3/8 inches (1 cm) or more space between the edges of the Platen and documents, and between documents. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned. Note You can place up to 12 documents.
Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Page 313 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Appendix: Various Scan Settings Page top
Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Page 314 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine You can save scanned data to PC using the Operation Panel of the machine.
Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine 5. Page 315 of 678 pages To specify MP Navigator EX 3.0 If you are using Windows Vista: The program selection screen may be displayed after pressing the SCAN button. In this case, select MP Navigator EX Ver3.0 and click OK. You can set MP Navigator EX to launch whenever pressing the SCAN button. For details, see For Windows Users .
Appendix: Various Scan Settings Page 316 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Appendix: Various Scan Settings Appendix: Various Scan Settings Specifying how to respond when scanning using the Operation Panel of the machine Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navigator EX Page top
Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navig...
Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navig... Page 318 of 678 pages Note See the section below for details. Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save) 4. Click OK. The operation will be performed according to the settings when you press the SCAN button on the machine.
Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Page 319 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning with the Bundled Application Software What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? Let's Try Scanning Useful MP Navigator EX Functions Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX MP Navigator EX Screens Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images Page top
What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? MP Navigator EX is an application that enables you to easily scan photos and documents. It is suitable even for beginners. Important MP Navigator EX may not start from the Operation Panel of the machine. In that case, restart the computer.
What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? Page 321 of 678 pages Scan/Import Window Use the Scan/Import window to scan photos and documents. View & Use Window Use the View & Use window to select what you want to do with the scanned images.
Let's Try Scanning Page 322 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Let's Try Scanning Let's Try Scanning Try scanning using MP Navigator EX. Starting MP Navigator EX Starting MP Navigator EX Scanning documents, photos, magazines, etc.
Starting MP Navigator EX Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Let's Try Scanning > Starting MP Navigator EX Starting MP Navigator EX Starting MP Navigator EX 1. Double-click Canon MP Navigator EX 3.0 icon on the desktop. MP Navigator EX starts. Note Alternatively, from the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > MP Navigator EX 3.0 > MP Navigator EX 3.0. Starting One-click Mode 1. Click (Switch Mode) at the bottom left of the screen.
Starting MP Navigator EX Page 324 of 678 pages Note Select the Show this window at startup checkbox in the Navigation Mode screen to always open the Navigation Mode screen at startup. If this checkbox is not selected, the last used screen appears at startup.
Scanning Photos and Documents Page 325 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Let's Try Scanning > Scanning Photos and Documents Scanning Photos and Documents Scan photos and documents placed on the Platen. 1. Start MP Navigator EX and open the Navigation Mode screen. Starting MP Navigator EX 2. Point to Scan/Import and click Photos/Documents (Platen). 3. Place the document on the Platen, then select Document Type.
Scanning Photos and Documents Scan Settings dialog box. Select Text(OCR) to extract the text in the image and convert to editable text data using MP Navigator EX. Color scanning is not available for Text(OCR). To scan in color, use OCR in One-click and scan with Color Mode set to Color. 4. Click Specify... to set the document size and scanning resolution as required. When setting is completed, click OK.
Scanning Photos and Documents Page 327 of 678 pages 6. Edit the scanned images as required. Use Edit Tools to rotate images, select a part of an image, etc. See the Edit Tools in "Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) " for details. Note First select images to edit. (Selected images are outlined in orange.) Drag the mouse or use Shift + arrow keys to select multiple images. 7. Save the scanned images.
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Let's Try Scanning > Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time You can scan two or more photos (small documents) at one time by setting Document Size to Auto Detect (Multiple Documents) in the Scan Settings dialog box of MP Navigator EX. Important The following types of documents may not be cropped correctly.
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time 5. Click Specify.... Select Auto Detect (Multiple Documents) for Document Size. When setting is completed, click OK. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) 6. Click Scan.
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time Page 330 of 678 pages Multiple documents are scanned at one time. When scanning is completed, the Scan Complete dialog box opens. Select Scan or Exit. Select Scan to scan the next document, or select Exit to end. The scanned images appear in the Thumbnail window. 7. Edit the scanned images as required. Use Edit Tools to rotate images, select a part of an image, etc. See the Edit Tools in "Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) " for details.
Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Page 331 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Let's Try Scanning > Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist allows you to scan the left and right halves of a large document separately and combine the scanned images back into one image. You can scan documents that are up to twice as large as the Platen. 1.
Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) 4. Click Specify.... Select Stitch Assist for Document Size, then specify the scanning resolution as required. When setting is completed, click OK. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) 5. Click Scan.
Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) The Stitch-assist window opens. 6. Place the left half of the document face-down on the Platen. 7. Click Scan. The left half of the document is scanned and appears in the Stitch-assist window. 8. Place the right half of the document face-down on the Platen. 9. Click Scan. The right half of the document is scanned. 10. Adjust the scanned image as required.
Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) (Swap Left & Right) Swaps the left and right halves. Important This function is not available while the image is enlarged/reduced. Rotate 180° Rotates right half of the image 180 degrees. Important This function is not available while the image is enlarged/reduced. (Enlarge) Enlarges the displayed image. (Reduce) Reduces the displayed image. (Full-screen) Enlarges/reduces the image to display it full-screen.
Scanning Images Larger than the Platen (Stitch Assist) Page 335 of 678 pages The combined image appears in the Thumbnail window. When scanning is completed, the Scan Complete dialog box opens. Select Scan or Exit. Select Scan to scan the next document, or select Exit to end. 13. Save the scanned images.
Easy Scanning with One-click Page 336 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Let's Try Scanning > Easy Scanning with One-click Easy Scanning with One-click You can complete from scanning to saving, etc. at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon. 1. Place the document on the Platen. Placing Documents 2. Start MP Navigator EX. Starting MP Navigator EX The MP Navigator EX Navigation Mode screen or One-click Mode screen appears.
Easy Scanning with One-click Page 337 of 678 pages 4. Click the corresponding icon. Custom Scan with One-click Tab One-click Mode Screen 5. Select Document Type according to the document to be scanned. 6. Set the document size and scanning resolution as required. 7. Start scanning. Scanning starts.
Useful MP Navigator EX Functions Page 338 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions Useful MP Navigator EX Functions With MP Navigator EX, you can correct/enhance scanned images beautifully, and search saved images quickly.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically MP Navigator EX will analyze and correct/enhance scanned images automatically. 1. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View & Use window from the Navigation Mode screen and select the photos you want to correct/ enhance.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. 4. Make sure that Auto is selected. 5. Click Auto Photo Fix, Face Sharpener or Digital Face Smoothing. Important Once image is corrected with Auto Photo Fix and saved, it cannot be corrected again with Auto Photo Fix. Auto Photo Fix may not be available for images edited using an application, digital camera, etc.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically Page 341 of 678 pages 6. Click OK. The entire image is corrected/enhanced automatically and upper left of the thumbnail and preview image. (Correct/Enhance) appears on the Note Click Reset Selected Image to undo the correction/enhancement. Select the Apply to all images checkbox to correct/enhance all selected images. 7. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images. You can save corrected/enhanced images as new files.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually You can correct/enhance scanned images manually. 1. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View & Use window from the Navigation Mode screen and select the photos you want to correct/ enhance.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. 4. Click Manual, then click Correct/Enhance. 5. Click Face Brightener, Face Sharpener, Digital Face Smoothing or Blemish Remover. Note The Face Brightener, Face Sharpener and Digital Face Smoothing effect levels can be changed using the slider that appears by clicking the corresponding buttons. Move the cursor over the image.
Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually The portion in and around the selected area is corrected/enhanced and appears on the upper left of the thumbnail and preview image. Page 344 of 678 pages (Correct/Enhance) Note You can also drag to rotate the rectangle. Click Undo to undo the latest correction/enhancement. Click Reset Selected Image to cancel all corrections, enhancements and adjustments applied to the selected image. 7. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images.
Adjusting Images Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Adjusting Images Adjusting Images You can make fine adjustments to the overall brightness, contrast, etc. of images. 1. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View & Use window from the Navigation Mode screen and select the photos you want to adjust. Note See " Let's Try Scanning" to scan images into MP Navigator EX.
Adjusting Images Page 346 of 678 pages Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. 4. Click Manual, then click Adjust. 5. Move the slider of the item you want to adjust and set the effect level. When you move a slider, preview image. (Correct/Enhance) appears on the upper left of the thumbnail and Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments.
Adjusting Images Page 347 of 678 pages The file format of adjusted images is JPEG/Exif. 7. Click Exit. Important The adjustments will be lost if you exit before saving adjusted images.
Searching Images Page 348 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Searching Images Searching Images In the View & Use window of the Navigation Mode screen, you can search images saved on your computer and open them in MP Navigator EX. Opened images can be printed, edited, etc. Note Search images in My Box (Scanned/Imported Images), Recently Saved Images or a selected folder and its subfolders.
Searching Images Search in If you know where to look for, select the drive, folder or network from Specify Folder. File Name If you know the file name, enter it. A word or phrase in the file Enter a word or phrase included in the items selected in More Advanced Options. Important For PDF files, you can only search for those created with MP Navigator EX. You cannot search PDF files created or edited in other applications. Also, searching PDF files is available only when keyword search is set.
Searching Images Page 350 of 678 pages checkbox, text in Maker, Model, Description and User Comment is searched. If you select the PDF text checkbox, text in PDF files is searched. Important Text in password-protected PDF files cannot be searched. Search subfolders Select this checkbox to search subfolders. Case sensitive Select this checkbox to match case. Match all criteria Searches for files that meet all the specified criteria.
Classifying Images into Categories Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Classifying Images into Categories Classifying Images into Categories Display images scanned with MP Navigator EX by category. You can classify unclassified images automatically, and also create custom categories. You can drag and drop an image to move it from one category to another. Note If you have classified the images in MP Navigator EX 2.
Classifying Images into Categories Images are sorted into the following categories. Photos: Portrait, Others Documents: Business Card, Postcard, Standard Size, PDF File, Others Custom categories: Displays your custom categories. To create custom categories, see " Creating Custom Categories ." Unclassified: Displays images that have not yet been classified. Note Click Classify Images to classify images displayed in Unclassified automatically. Click Cancel to stop.
Classifying Images into Categories Page 353 of 678 pages Related Topic View & Use Window Page top
Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX Page 354 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX You can scan images using MP Navigator EX and edit or print the saved images. See the corresponding sections below for details on saving scanned images.
Saving Page 355 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Saving Saving Save images scanned with MP Navigator EX to a computer. 1. Select the checkboxes of the images you want to save, then click Save. 2. In the Save dialog box, specify the save settings. Specify the destination folder, file name and file type. Save Dialog Box Important You cannot select JPEG/Exif when Document Type is Text(OCR).
Saving Page 356 of 678 pages 3. Click Save. Scanned images are saved according to the settings. To further use/edit the scanned images on MP Navigator EX, click Open saved location in the Save Complete dialog box.
Saving as PDF Files Page 357 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Saving as PDF Files Saving as PDF Files Save images scanned with MP Navigator EX as PDF files. 1. Select the checkboxes of the images you want to save, then click Save as PDF file. 2. In the Save as PDF file dialog box, specify the save settings. Specify the file type, file name and destination folder.
Saving as PDF Files Page 358 of 678 pages Save each of the selected images as a separate PDF file. PDF(Multiple Pages) Save multiple images in one PDF file. Note PDF(Multiple Pages) is displayed when multiple images are selected. PDF(Add Page) Add the scanned images to a PDF file. The images are added to the end of the PDF file. You cannot rearrange the pages of the PDF file to which the images are added. Important Images can only be added to PDF files created with MP Navigator EX.
Creating/Editing PDF Files Page 359 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Creating/Editing PDF Files Creating/Editing PDF Files Create/edit PDF files using MP Navigator EX. After scanning documents and saving them, open the View & Use window to create PDF files and add/delete pages, rearrange the page order, etc. Important You can create or edit up to 99 pages using MP Navigator EX.
Creating/Editing PDF Files Page 360 of 678 pages If a password-protected PDF file is selected, you will be prompted to enter the password. Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files 3. Add/delete pages as required. To add an existing file, click Add Page and select the file. To delete a page, select it and click Delete Selected Pages. Note You can add PDF, JPEG, TIFF and BMP files. When adding a password-protected PDF file, you will be prompted to enter the password. 4.
Creating/Editing PDF Files Page 361 of 678 pages as well. 2. Click Open PDF file on the list. The application associated with the .pdf file extension by the operating system starts. Important Password-protected PDF files cannot be opened in applications not supporting PDF security. Files may not open if an application that can be associated with PDF files is not installed. 3. Use the application to edit/print the file. For details, refer to the application's manual.
Printing Documents Page 362 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Printing Documents Printing Documents You can print multiple scanned images at one time, print at specific quality, etc. using MP Navigator EX. 1. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View & Use window from the Navigation Mode screen and select images. Note See " Let's Try Scanning" to scan images into MP Navigator EX.
Printing Documents Page 363 of 678 pages Important At normal-size (100%), some images may be printed small or with some portions cropped. In that case, select Auto to resize the print in proportion to the paper size. 4. Click Print. Printing starts. Note When printing a multiple-page PDF file via Print Document, printing may take time depending on your computer. In that case, follow these steps and change settings. 1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. 2. Click Printers. 3.
Printing Photos Page 364 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Printing Photos Printing Photos You can print photos using MP Navigator EX or an application that accompanies the machine. After scanning documents and saving them, open the View & Use window to select how you want to print the photos. Note See "Let's Try Scanning" to scan images into MP Navigator EX. You can also select images saved on a computer.
Printing Photos Page 365 of 678 pages 3. Specify print settings as required. In the displayed dialog box, specify paper size, print count, etc. Print Photo Dialog Box 4. Click Print. Printing starts. Note To cancel while spooling, click Cancel. To cancel while printing, click Cancel Printing in the confirmation window for the printer status. To open a confirmation window for the printer status, click printer icon on the taskbar.
Sending via E-mail Page 366 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Sending via E-mail Sending via E-mail Send scanned images via e-mail. Important MP Navigator EX is compatible with the following e-mail software programs: - Windows Mail (Windows Vista) - Outlook Express (Windows XP/Windows 2000) - Microsoft Outlook (If an e-mail software program does not operate properly, check that the program's MAPI is enabled.
Sending via E-mail Page 367 of 678 pages Note You can select a compression type when sending JPEG images via e-mail. Click Set... to open a dialog box and select a compression type from High(Low Compression), Standard or Low(High Compression). 4. Click OK. Files are saved according to the settings, and the e-mail software program starts. 5. Specify the recipient, enter the subject and message, then send e-mail. For details, refer to the manual of the e-mail software program.
Editing Files Page 368 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Editing Files Editing Files You can edit images or convert them to text using MP Navigator EX or an application that accompanies the machine. After scanning documents and saving them, open the View & Use window to select what you want to do with the images. Note See "Let's Try Scanning" to scan images into MP Navigator EX.
Editing Files Page 369 of 678 pages Converting Documents to Text Scan text in scanned magazines and newspapers and display it in Notepad (included with Windows). Important PDF files cannot be converted to text. 1. Select images and click Edit/Convert. 2. Click Convert to text file on the list. Notepad (included with Windows) starts and editable text appears. Note Only text written in languages that can be selected on the General tab can be extracted to Notepad (included with Windows). Click Set...
Setting Passwords for PDF Files Page 370 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Setting Passwords for PDF Files Setting Passwords for PDF Files Set passwords for opening, editing and printing PDF files. You can set two passwords: one for opening the file and one for editing/printing it. Important In Windows 2000, Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 or later is required to use this function.
Setting Passwords for PDF Files The Password Security -Settings dialog box opens. Note You can also open the Password Security -Settings dialog box by clicking Set..., then selecting Password Security for Security in the PDF Settings dialog box. 3. Select the Require a password to open the document or Use a password to restrict printing and editing of the document and its security settings checkbox, then enter a password.
Setting Passwords for PDF Files Page 372 of 678 pages Document Open Password Permissions Password 5. Re-enter the password and click OK. The Save as PDF file dialog box returns. Important If you close the Save as PDF file dialog box without clicking Save, the settings in the Password Security -Settings dialog box will be deleted. Passwords are deleted once the file is edited. Reset the passwords when saving edited files.
Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files Page 373 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files Enter a password to open or edit/print password-protected PDF files. Password entry method varies by operation. The following procedures are examples only.
Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files 2. The Password dialog box opens. Enter the password and click OK. The PDF file opens in the Zoom in dialog box. Note To reopen the file after closing the Zoom in dialog box, re-enter the password. Entering a Password (Permissions Password) to Edit or Print a File 1. In the View & Use window, select PDF files and click PDF or Print.
Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files Page 375 of 678 pages 2. To create a PDF file or edit the file, select Create/Edit PDF file on the list. To print the file, click Print Document. In the Password dialog box, you will be prompted to enter a password. Note If the Document Open Password is set as well, the Document Open Password will be required, then the Permissions Password will be required. 3. Enter the password and click OK. The corresponding dialog box opens.
MP Navigator EX Screens Page 376 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens MP Navigator EX Screens Learn about the screens and functions of MP Navigator EX.
Navigation Mode Screen Page 377 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Navigation Mode Screen Navigation Mode Screen This is one of the startup screens of MP Navigator EX. Point to the icon at the top of the screen to display each tab. Use each tab depending on what you want to do. Scan/Import Scan Photos and Documents.
Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab Page 378 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scan/ Import Documents or Images Tab Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab Point to Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen to display the Scan/Import Documents or Images tab. Scan Photos and Documents. Photos/Documents (Platen) Opens the Scan/Import window. Scan photos and documents placed on the Platen.
View Use Images on your Computer Tab Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > View & Use Images on your Computer Tab View & Use Images on your Computer Tab Point to View & Use in the Navigation Mode screen to display the View & Use Images on your Computer tab. You can open images saved on a computer and print them or attach them to e-mail. You can also edit them using an application that accompanies the machine.
View Use Images on your Computer Tab Page 380 of 678 pages The Preferences dialog box opens. In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to MP Navigator EX functions. Preferences Dialog Box (Guide) Opens this guide.
Custom Scan with One-click Tab Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Custom Scan with One-click Tab Custom Scan with One-click Tab Point to One-click in the Navigation Mode screen to display the Custom Scan with One-click tab. You can complete from scanning to saving, etc. at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon. Auto Scan Scan documents by automatically detecting the document type. File format is automatically set.
Custom Scan with One-click Tab Page 382 of 678 pages When you click this icon, the Custom dialog box opens and you can specify the scan/save and application settings. Custom Dialog Box Note For further procedures, refer to the application's manual. Start scanning by clicking the button Select this checkbox and click an icon to start scanning immediately. (Switch Mode) Switches to One-click Mode. The One-click Mode screen appears.
Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Photos/ Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Point to Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen and click Photos/Documents (Platen) to open the Photos/Documents (Platen) screen (Scan/Import window). Open this window to scan documents from the Platen.
Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Page 384 of 678 pages Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Important Specify... is not available if the Use the scanner driver checkbox is selected. Use the scanner driver Select this checkbox when you want to scan with ScanGear (scanner driver). Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to correct images and adjust colors when scanning. Scan Scanning starts.
Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Cancels all image selections in the Thumbnail window. (Rotate Left) Rotates the target image (outlined in orange) 90 degrees counter-clockwise. (Rotate Right) Rotates the target image (outlined in orange) 90 degrees clockwise. (Invert) Inverts the target image (outlined in orange) horizontally. (Trimming) Trims the target image (outlined in orange) in the Thumbnail window.
Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Page 386 of 678 pages Images selected in the Thumbnail window are displayed.
Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) The Scan Settings dialog box opens when you click Specify... in the Scan/Import window. In the Scan Settings dialog box, you can make advanced scan settings. Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned.
Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Page 388 of 678 pages The following scanning resolutions can be specified when Document Type is Text(OCR). 300 dpi / 400 dpi Descreen Select this checkbox to reduce moire patterns. Printed photos and pictures are displayed as a collection of fine dots. "Moire" is a phenomenon where uneven gradation or a stripe pattern appears when such photos or pictures printed with fine dots are scanned. Descreen is the function for reducing this moire effect.
Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Page 389 of 678 pages - Documents with small amount of text - Documents containing figures/images or hand-written text - Documents containing both vertical and horizontal lines (tables) Note Scanning takes longer than usual when you enable Correct slanted document.
Save Dialog Box Page 390 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Save Dialog Box Save Dialog Box The Save dialog box opens when you click Save in the Scan/Import window. In the Save dialog box, you can make settings for saving images to a computer. Save in Displays the folder in which to save the scanned images. To change the folder, click Browse... to specify another one. The following folders are specified by default.
Save as PDF file Dialog Box Page 391 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Save as PDF file Dialog Box Save as PDF file Dialog Box In the Save as PDF file dialog box, you can make advanced settings for saving scanned images as PDF files. You can save multiple documents as one PDF file or add pages to a PDF file created with MP Navigator EX.
Save as PDF file Dialog Box Page 392 of 678 pages PDF Save each of the selected images as a separate PDF file. PDF(Multiple Pages) Save multiple images in one PDF file. Note PDF(Multiple Pages) is displayed when multiple images are selected. PDF(Add Page) Add the scanned images to a PDF file. The images are added to the end of the PDF file. You cannot rearrange the pages of the PDF file to which the images are added. Important Images can only be added to PDF files created with MP Navigator EX.
PDF Settings Dialog Box Page 393 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > PDF Settings Dialog Box PDF Settings Dialog Box In the PDF Settings dialog box, you can specify the PDF compression type and other advanced settings for creating PDF files. Enable keyword search Select this checkbox to convert characters in a document to text data. This will enable an easy search by keyword.
PDF Settings Dialog Box Page 394 of 678 pages Standard It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Compresses the file size when saving, allowing you to reduce the load on your network/server. Important Highly compressed PDF images may degrade if you repeatedly save them with high compression. Note The following images can be compressed with high efficiency. - Images with resolutions within the range of 75 dpi to 600 dpi.
View Use Window Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > View & Use Window View & Use Window Point to View & Use in the Navigation Mode screen and click My Box (Scanned/Imported Images), Specify Folder or Recently Saved Images to open the View & Use window. Open this window to display or use scanned images or images saved on a computer. Important For PDF files, only those created with MP Navigator EX are displayed.
View Use Window Page 396 of 678 pages Scan/Import window opens. Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) My Box (Scanned/Imported Images) Displays folders of images (grouped by year, year/month and year/month/date) in My Box in tree view. Select a folder to display its contents in the Thumbnail window to the right. Image date is the scanned, captured or updated date. Specify Folder Displays all hard disks and folders in tree view.
View Use Window Page 397 of 678 pages (Image Correction/Enhancement) Allows you to correct the target image (outlined in orange). Click this button to open the Correct/ Enhance Images window in which you can correct/enhance images and also adjust the brightness, contrast, etc. Correct/Enhance Images Window Important Image correction/enhancement cannot be applied to PDF files or black and white binary files. Zoom in Enlarges the target image (outlined in orange).
View Use Window Page 398 of 678 pages Note A lock icon appears for PDF files with Document Open Password set. Thumbnails may appear as "?" in the following cases. - Opening unsupported images - File size is too large and there is not enough memory to display the image - The file is corrupted When Images are Sorted by Categories Scanned images are displayed by category. Note Some images may not be detected correctly and thus may be classified into wrong categories.
View Use Window Page 399 of 678 pages All Categories Displays all categories and images. Note Click Specific Categories to change to All Categories. Edit Custom Categories When My Box (Scanned/Imported Images) or Specify Folder is displayed, the Edit Custom Categories dialog box opens. In the Edit Custom Categories dialog box, you can add/delete categories displayed in Custom Categories. See "Classifying Images into Categories " for details.
Create/Edit PDF file Window Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Create/ Edit PDF file Window Create/Edit PDF file Window Click PDF in the View & Use window, then click Create/Edit PDF file on the list to open the Create/Edit PDF file window. In the Create/Edit PDF file window, you can add/delete pages and rearrange the page order of PDF files created with MP Navigator EX.
Create/Edit PDF file Window Add Page Allows you to select and add an existing PDF file. Note A password will be required to add a password-protected PDF file. Undo Cancels the latest change made. Reset Cancels all the changes made. Save Selected Pages Opens the Save as PDF file dialog box. Specify the save settings. Only the selected page is saved. Note When multiple pages are selected, a multiple-page PDF file is created.
Create/Edit PDF file Window Page 402 of 678 pages (Full-screen) Enlarges/reduces the image to display it fully in Preview. (Thumbnail Mode) Switches to Thumbnail Mode. Thumbnails of files are displayed.
Print Document Dialog Box Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Document Dialog Box Print Document Dialog Box Click Print in the View & Use window, then click Print Document on the list to open the Print Document dialog box. In the Print Document dialog box, you can make advanced settings for printing multiple scanned images at one time. Note The setting items in the Print Document dialog box vary by printer.
Print Document Dialog Box Page 404 of 678 pages (Enlarge/Reduce) Print a reduced or enlarged image by specifying a scale in increments of 1%. Auto Scale is adjusted automatically according to the detected paper width and the selected paper size. Image may be printed rotated 90 degrees depending on its size. Scale Select a scale from the list. Important At normal-size (100%), some images may be printed small or with some portions cropped.
Print Photo Dialog Box Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Photo Dialog Box Print Photo Dialog Box Click Print in the View & Use window, then click Print Photo on the list to open the Print Photo dialog box. Important The Print Photo dialog box will not open if Easy-PhotoPrint EX is installed. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts instead. PDF files cannot be printed. Note Double-click an image to display it in a different window.
Print Photo Dialog Box Page 406 of 678 pages Select this checkbox to print the image on an entire sheet of paper without margins. Important Page Layout setting will be disabled when you select Borderless Printing. This setting is only available with printers that support borderless printing. Orientation Specify the print orientation. Important This setting is available only when Page Layout is Normal-size Printing.
Send via E-mail Dialog Box Page 407 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Send via E-mail Dialog Box Send via E-mail Dialog Box Click Send in the View & Use window, then click Attach to E-mail on the list to open the Send via E-mail dialog box. In the Send via E-mail dialog box, you can make advanced settings for attaching images to e-mail.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 408 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Correct/ Enhance Images Window Correct/Enhance Images Window Click (Image Correction/Enhancement) in the View & Use window or click Fix photo images in the Task Button area to open the Correct/Enhance Images window.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Auto Photo Fix Applies automatic corrections suitable for photos. Prioritize Exif Info Select this checkbox to apply corrections primarily based on the settings made at the time of shooting. Deselect this checkbox to apply corrections based on the image analysis results. It is recommended that you normally select this setting. Note Exif is a standard format for embedding various shooting data in digital camera images (JPEG). Face Sharpener Sharpens out-of-focus faces.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Adjustment Brightness Adjusts the overall image brightness. Move the slider to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image. Adjust the contrast when the image is flat due to lack of contrast. Move the slider to the left to decrease and right to increase the contrast of the image. Sharpness Emphasizes the outline of the subjects to sharpen the image. Adjust the sharpness when the photo is out of focus or text is blurred.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Face Brightener Corrects the entire image so that the selected facial area is brightened. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Face Sharpener Corrects the entire image to sharpen the face. You can specify the area you want to apply the effect to. You can adjust the effect level using the slider. Digital Face Smoothing Enhances skin beautifully by removing blemishes and wrinkles. You can specify the area you want to apply the effect to.
Correct/Enhance Images Window Page 412 of 678 pages (Invert) Inverts the image horizontally. (Trimming) Trimming is the act of selecting the area you want to keep in a photo and discarding the rest. In the displayed window, drag the white frame to specify the trimming area. Move the cursor inside the white frame and drag to move the trimming area. Note Place the main subjects along the broken white lines or at the intersections to create a balanced image. (Enlarge) Enlarges the displayed image.
One-click Mode Screen Page 413 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > One-click Mode Screen One-click Mode Screen Click (Switch Mode) at the bottom left of the Navigation Mode screen to display the One-click Mode screen. You can complete from scanning to saving, etc. at one time by simply clicking the corresponding icon. Auto Scan documents by automatically detecting the document type. File format is automatically set.
One-click Mode Screen Page 414 of 678 pages Switches to Navigation Mode. The Navigation Mode screen appears. Custom Scan with One-click Tab Preferences The Preferences dialog box opens. In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to MP Navigator EX functions. Preferences Dialog Box (Guide) Opens this guide. Important The following restrictions apply when you scan with Document Type set to Auto Mode in the Save or Custom dialog box.
Auto Scan Dialog Box Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Auto Scan Dialog Box Auto Scan Dialog Box Click Auto Scan on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or click Auto in the One-click Mode screen to open the Auto Scan dialog box. Important The following types of documents cannot be scanned correctly. In that case, click another icon in One-click Mode or on the Custom Scan with One-click tab and specify the document type or size.
Auto Scan Dialog Box Text documents may not be scanned correctly since they may be corrected as photos depending on how you place the document. In that case, deselect the checkbox and scan. Note If you select a format other than JPEG/Exif for Save as type and then select this checkbox, a message appears and Save as type will be set to Auto. Save Settings File name Enter the file name of the image to be saved (up to 64 characters). When saving multiple files, 4 digits are appended to each file name.
Auto Scan Dialog Box Page 417 of 678 pages Select this checkbox to start scanning when you click an icon. Apply Saves and applies the specified settings. Click Cancel instead of Apply to cancel the specified settings. Cancel Cancels the specified settings. The current screen closes. Defaults Returns all settings in the screen to their defaults. Scan Scans and saves documents with the specified settings. When Save as type is Auto, a confirmation appears.
Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Click Save to PC on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or click Save in the One-click Mode screen to open the Save dialog box. Scan Settings Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. When Auto Mode is selected, the document type is automatically detected.
Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) To reduce moire, set Document Type to Magazine. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears. Select a Units, then enter the Width and Height and click OK. Important When you select Auto Detect, the image may not be scanned at the correct position and size.
Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Auto. In that case, select a file format suitable for the document to be scanned. Images cannot be added to password-protected PDF files. You cannot select JPEG/Exif when Color Mode is Black and White. Note When Auto is selected, files are saved in the following formats according to the document type. Photos, postcards, CD/DVD and business cards: JPEG Magazines, newspapers and text documents: PDF You can change the file format from Set....
Save Dialog Box (One-click Mode Screen) Page 421 of 678 pages (Input Exif information). After scanning, you can set the passwords in the Save dialog box. Setting Passwords for PDF Files Application Settings Open with You can select whether to open the View & Use window or Explorer after saving the images. Start scanning by clicking the one-click button Select this checkbox to start scanning when you click an icon. Apply Saves and applies the specified settings.
Scan Settings Dialog Box Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scan Settings Dialog Box Scan Settings Dialog Box Make advanced settings for scanning with one-click or scanning using the Operation Panel of the machine. The Scan Settings dialog box opens when you click Specify... in a dialog box for making scan settings. Note The displayed items vary by document type and how the screen was opened.
Scan Settings Dialog Box Page 423 of 678 pages Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears. Select a Units, then enter the Width and Height and click OK. Important When you select Auto Detect, the image may not be scanned at the correct position and size. In that case, change the size to the actual document size (A4, Letter, etc.
Scan Settings Dialog Box Page 424 of 678 pages - Documents in which the text lines are inclined more than 10 degrees or the angles vary by line - Documents containing both vertical and horizontal text - Documents with extremely large or small fonts - Documents with small amount of text - Documents containing figures/images or hand-written text - Documents containing both vertical and horizontal lines (tables) Note Scanning takes longer than usual when you enable Correct slanted document.
Save Dialog Box Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Save Dialog Box Save Dialog Box The Save dialog box opens when you scan from Save to PC on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or from Save in the One-click Mode screen after selecting Open the save dialog box after scanning the image (Input Exif information). You can specify the file type and destination while viewing the thumbnails.
Save Dialog Box Page 426 of 678 pages Important PDF, PDF(Multiple Pages) and PDF(Add Page) cannot be selected for images scanned using the Operation Panel of the machine. You cannot select JPEG/Exif when Color Mode is Black and White. Set... When Save as type is JPEG/Exif You can specify a compression type for JPEG files. Select High(Low Compression), Standard or Low(High Compression). When Save as type is PDF, PDF(Multiple Pages) or PDF(Add Page) Make advanced settings for creating PDF files.
Exif Settings Dialog Box Page 427 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Exif Settings Dialog Box Exif Settings Dialog Box You can input Exif information into a file to be saved. Exif is a standard format for embedding various shooting data in digital camera images (JPEG). Embedding Exif information into scanned images allows you to organize and print them along with digital camera images.
PDF Dialog Box Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > PDF Dialog Box PDF Dialog Box Click Save as PDF file on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or click PDF in the One-click Mode screen to open the PDF dialog box. Scan Settings Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned.
PDF Dialog Box document with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen. Resolution Select the resolution at which to scan documents. Resolution Specify... Click to open the Scan Settings dialog box in which you can make advanced scan settings. Scan Settings Dialog Box Save Settings Automatically save the image to your computer after scanning it Select this to save the images to your computer as specified after scanning them.
PDF Dialog Box Page 430 of 678 pages settings such as destination folder and file name. Save as PDF file Dialog Box Note To set passwords for PDF files, select Open the save dialog box after scanning the image. After scanning, you can set the passwords in the Save as PDF file dialog box. Setting Passwords for PDF Files Application Settings Open with Specify an application with which to open scanned images. Drag and drop the icon of an application that supports the file format displayed in Save as type.
Save as PDF file Dialog Box Page 431 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Save as PDF file Dialog Box Save as PDF file Dialog Box The Save as PDF file dialog box opens when you scan from Save as PDF file on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or from PDF in the One-click Mode screen after selecting Open the save dialog box after scanning the image.
Save as PDF file Dialog Box Page 432 of 678 pages PDF(Add Page) cannot be selected for images scanned using the Operation Panel of the machine. If a password-protected PDF file is edited, the passwords will be deleted. Reset the passwords. Setting Passwords for PDF Files Set... Make advanced settings for creating PDF files. See " PDF Settings Dialog Box " for details.
Mail Dialog Box Page 433 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Mail Dialog Box Mail Dialog Box Click Attach to E-mail on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or click Mail in the One-click Mode screen to open the Mail dialog box. Scan Settings Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned.
Mail Dialog Box Resolution Select the resolution at which to scan documents. Resolution Use the scanner driver Select this checkbox to display the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen and make advanced scan settings. Color Mode, Document Size, Resolution and other settings in the Mail dialog box will be disabled. Specify these settings in the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen. Specify... Click to open the Scan Settings dialog box in which you can make advanced scan settings.
Mail Dialog Box Page 435 of 678 pages Select Add... to open the Select Mail Program dialog box in which you can select an e-mail software program. If the e-mail software program you want to use is not listed, click Add to List and select it. Start scanning by clicking the one-click button Select this checkbox to start scanning when you click an icon. Apply Saves and applies the specified settings. Click Cancel instead of Apply to cancel the specified settings. Cancel Cancels the specified settings.
OCR Dialog Box Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > OCR Dialog Box OCR Dialog Box Click OCR on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen to open the OCR dialog box. Scan Settings Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned.
OCR Dialog Box settings. Color Mode, Document Size, Resolution and other settings in the OCR dialog box will be disabled. Specify these settings in the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen. Specify... Click to open the Scan Settings dialog box in which you can make advanced scan settings. Scan Settings Dialog Box Note When scanning slanted documents, select the Correct slanted document checkbox to improve the text recognition accuracy.
OCR Dialog Box Page 438 of 678 pages - Slanted documents - Documents placed upside down or documents with text in the wrong orientation (rotated characters) - Documents containing special fonts, effects, italics, or hand-written text - Documents with narrow line spacing - Documents with colors in the background of text - Documents containing multiple languages Reset Cancels the application setting. Set... Allows you to select an application.
Custom Dialog Box Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Custom Dialog Box Custom Dialog Box Click Custom on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or in the One-click Mode screen to open the Custom dialog box. Scan Settings Document Type Select the type of document to be scanned. When Auto Mode is selected, the document type is automatically detected. In that case, Color Mode, Document Size and Resolution are automatically set as well.
Custom Dialog Box To reduce moire, set Document Type to Magazine. Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Document Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. When you select Custom, a screen in which you can specify the document size appears. Select a Units, then enter the Width and Height and click OK. Important When you select Auto Detect, the image may not be scanned at the correct position and size. In that case, change the size to the actual document size (A4, Letter, etc.
Custom Dialog Box depending on how you place the document. See "Placing Documents " for details on how to place documents. Large documents (such as A4 size photos) that cannot be placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen may not be saved in the correct file format when Save as type is Auto. In that case, select a file format suitable for the document to be scanned. You cannot select JPEG/Exif when Color Mode is Black and White.
Custom Dialog Box Page 442 of 678 pages Open with Specify an application with which to open scanned images. Drag and drop the icon of an application that supports the file format displayed in Save as type. The specified application starts after images are scanned. Important Depending on the specified application, the images may not appear correctly or the application may not start. Reset Cancels the application setting. Set... Allows you to select an application to start.
Preferences Dialog Box Page 443 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box Click Preferences to open the Preferences dialog box. In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to MP Navigator EX functions via the General and Scanner Button Settings tabs. Note See the corresponding sections below for details on each tab.
General Tab Page 444 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > General Tab General Tab On the General tab, you can specify general MP Navigator EX settings. Product Name Displays the product name of the machine that MP Navigator EX is currently configured to use. If the displayed product is not the one you want to use, select the desired product from the list.
General Tab Page 445 of 678 pages Important You can change which items are installed during installation from the Setup CD-ROM by selecting Custom Install. If you choose not to install some applications with Custom Install, the corresponding MP Navigator EX functions will be unavailable. To use those functions, install the corresponding applications. Note For Convert to text file, Notepad (included with Windows) is displayed. Click Set...
Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save) Page 446 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save) Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save) On the Scanner Button Settings tab, you can specify the following settings. You can specify how to respond when scanning using the Operation Panel of the machine. Event Select Event Save to PC is set. Document Type Auto Scan is set. The document type is automatically detected.
Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save) Actions Scan Settings Document Size This setting is automatically set. Resolution This setting is automatically set. Specify... Click to open the Scan Settings dialog box in which you can make advanced scan settings. Scan Settings Dialog Box Save Settings Automatically save the image to your computer after scanning it Select this to save the images to your computer as specified after scanning them. The File Name, Save as type and Save in settings will be displayed.
Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save) Page 448 of 678 pages to specify another one. The following folders are specified by default. Windows Vista: MP Navigator EX folder in Pictures folder Windows XP: MP Navigator EX folder in My Pictures folder Windows 2000: MP Navigator EX folder in My Pictures folder Save to a Subfolder with Current Date Select this checkbox to create a subfolder in the folder specified in Save in with the current date and save scanned files in it.
Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images Page 449 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images You can save or print data other than scanned images using MP Navigator EX.
Opening Images Saved on a Computer Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images > Opening Images Saved on a Computer Opening Images Saved on a Computer You can open images saved on a computer and print them or attach them to e-mail using MP Navigator EX. You can also edit them using an application that accompanies the machine. 1. Start MP Navigator EX and open the Navigation Mode screen. Starting MP Navigator EX 2.
Opening Images Saved on a Computer Page 451 of 678 pages 4. Select the images you want to use, then select what you want to do with them. See the corresponding sections below for details on using images.
Scanning with Other Application Software Page 452 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning with Other Application Software What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Page top
What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? Page 453 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents. It enables you to specify the output size and make image corrections when scanning. ScanGear (scanner driver) can be started from MP Navigator EX or from other applications that are compatible with a standard interface called TWAIN.
What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? Page 454 of 678 pages Auto Scan Mode Use Auto Scan Mode to scan easily by simply placing the document on the Platen and clicking Scan.
Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 455 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Starting ScanGear (scanner driver) Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning documents after making simple image corrections Scanning in Basic Mode Scanning documents after making advanced image corrections and brightnes
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Use ScanGear (scanner driver) to make image corrections and color adjustments when scanning. ScanGear (scanner driver) can be started from MP Navigator EX or an application.
Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 457 of 678 pages 3. Select the Use the scanner driver checkbox in Scan Settings, then click Scan. The ScanGear (scanner driver) screen appears. Important Use the scanner driver is not displayed in the PDF dialog box or Auto Scan dialog box. Starting from an Application Follow these steps (example) to start ScanGear (scanner driver) from an application. The procedure varies depending on the application. For details, refer to the application's manual. 1.
Scanning in Basic Mode Page 458 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Basic Mode Scanning in Basic Mode In Basic Mode, you can scan easily by following the on-screen steps. This section explains how to scan a single document. See "Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) " to scan multiple documents at one time.
Scanning in Basic Mode Page 459 of 678 pages 3. Click Preview. Preview image appears in the Preview area. Note Colors are adjusted based on the document type selected in Select Source. 4. Set Destination. 5. Set Output Size. Output size options vary by the items selected in Select Source and Destination. 6. Adjust the scan area (cropping frame) as required. Adjust the size and position of the cropping frame (scan area) on the preview image. Adjusting Cropping Frames 7.
Scanning in Advanced Mode Page 460 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Advanced Mode Scanning in Advanced Mode In Advanced Mode, you can specify the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, etc. when scanning. This section explains how to scan a single document.
Scanning in Advanced Mode Settings are not retained when you switch between modes. 3. Set Color Mode. Input Settings 4. Click Preview. Preview image appears in the Preview area. Note If you scan without preview, the show-through reduction function will be active. This function is useful when scanning magazines. However, when scanning photos, the color tone of the scanned image may differ from the source due to the show-through reduction function. In that case, use preview first. 5. Set Output Settings.
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Scanning in Auto Scan Mode Page 463 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning in Auto Scan Mode Scanning in Auto Scan Mode You can scan easily in Auto Scan Mode of ScanGear (scanner driver) by letting it automatically determine the type of document placed on the Platen. Note Supported document types are photos, postcards, business cards, magazines, newspapers, text documents and CD/DVD.
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Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) You can scan two or more photos (small documents) on the Platen at one time in Basic Mode and Advanced Mode of ScanGear (scanner driver).
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) 3. Click Preview. Thumbnails of the preview images appear in the Preview area. Images are cropped (scan areas are specified) automatically according to the document size. 4. Set Destination. 5. Set Output Size. 6. Adjust the scan areas (cropping frames) and set Image corrections as required. Note You can correct each image separately. Select the frame you want to correct.
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 467 of 678 pages 8. Click Scan. Scanning Multiple Documents in Whole Image View Follow these steps if thumbnails are not displayed correctly when previewed or if you want to scan multiple documents as a single image. Note Positions of slanted documents are not corrected in whole image view. 1. After previewing images, click (Thumbnail) on the Toolbar. Switch to whole image view.
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Note ScanGear's response after scanning can be specified in Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning on the Scan tab of the Preferences dialog box.
Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Page 469 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) The following sections provide you with tips and know-how on advanced scanning techniques involving color/brightness adjustment, etc.
Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correc... Page 470 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.) Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, etc.
Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correc... Page 471 of 678 pages None Auto Sharpening slightly out-of-focus images Set Unsharp Mask to ON. ON OFF Reducing gradations and stripe patterns Set Descreen to ON. ON OFF Note "Moire" is a phenomenon where uneven gradation or a stripe pattern appears when such photos or pictures printed with fine dots are scanned. Descreen is the function for reducing this moire effect.
Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correc... Page 472 of 678 pages Reducing graininess Set Grain Correction to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of graininess. None Medium Correcting backlit images Set Backlight Correction to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of backlight. None Medium Correcting shadows that appear between pages when scanning open booklets Set Gutter Shadow Correction to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of shadows.
Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern Page 473 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern You can preview color changes and reproduce natural colors by using the Color Pattern function in ScanGear's Basic Mode tab. Color Adjustment Correct colors that have faded with time or due to colorcast.
Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern Page 474 of 678 pages It is recommended that you find a portion in the image where it should be white, and adjust the colors so that the portion turns white. Preview image appears in the center. Preview image colors change as you adjust them. Below is an example of correcting a bluish image. Since Blue and Green are too strong, click the Yellow and Magenta arrows to correct.
Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance Page 475 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance In ScanGear's Advanced Mode tab, click (Saturation/Color Balance). Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window. Saturation Adjust the image's saturation (vividness).
Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance Move Page 476 of 678 pages (slider) under Color Balance to the left or right to emphasize the corresponding color. Cyan & Red Magenta & Green Yellow & Blue These are complementary color pairs (each pair produces a shade of gray when mixed). You can reproduce the natural colors of the scene by reducing the cast color and increasing the complementary color. It is usually difficult to correct the image completely by adjusting only one color pair.
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Page 477 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Adjusting Brightness and Contrast In ScanGear's Advanced Mode tab, click (Brightness/Contrast). Note Click (Down arrow) to switch to detailed view. Click (Up arrow) to return to the previous view. Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window.
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Page 478 of 678 pages Note Only Grayscale will be displayed in Channel when Color Mode is Grayscale. Brightness Adjust the image brightness. Move (slider) under Brightness to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127). Darkened Original image Brightened Note Highlights may be lost if you brighten the image too much, and shadows may be lost if you darken the image too much.
Adjusting Histogram Page 479 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Histogram Adjusting Histogram In ScanGear's Advanced Mode tab, click (Histogram). Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window. Channel Each dot of an image is a mixture of Red, Green and Blue in various proportions (gradation). These colors can be adjusted individually as a "channel.
Adjusting Histogram Page 480 of 678 pages (1) Bright area (2) Dark area (3) Whole image More data is distributed to the highlight side. More data is distributed to the Data is widely distributed between the highlight and shadow. shadow side. Adjusting Histograms (Using the Slider) Select a Channel, then move set as the shadow or highlight.
Adjusting Histogram Page 481 of 678 pages Moving the Mid-point Slider Move the Mid-point Slider to specify the level to be set as the middle of the tonal range. Images with more data distributed to the highlight side Move the Mid-point Slider toward the highlight side. Images with more data distributed to the shadow side Move the Mid-point Slider toward the shadow side.
Adjusting Tone Curve Page 482 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Adjusting Tone Curve Adjusting Tone Curve In ScanGear's Advanced Mode tab, click (Tone Curve Settings). Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments in the current window. Channel Each dot of an image is a mixture of Red, Green and Blue in various proportions (gradation).
Adjusting Tone Curve Adjusting Tone Curve In Select Tone Curve, select a tone curve from No correction, Overexposure, Underexposure, High contrast, Reverse the negative/positive image and Edit custom curve. No correction (No adjustment) Overexposure (Convex curve) The midtone data of the input side is stretched toward the highlight of the output side, resulting in a bright-toned image when viewed on a monitor.
Adjusting Tone Curve Page 484 of 678 pages Edit custom curve You can drag specific points on the Tone Curve to freely adjust the brightness of the corresponding areas.
Setting Threshold Page 485 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver) > Setting Threshold Setting Threshold The brightness of color and grayscale images is expressed in a value between 0 and 255. However, in creating black and white images, all colors are mapped to either black (0) or white (255). "Threshold" is the borderline value that determines a color as black or white.
ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Page 486 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens The following sections describe ScanGear's screens and functions, and how to use ScanGear (scanner driver).
Basic Mode Tab Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Basic Mode Tab Basic Mode Tab This mode allows you to scan easily by following the on-screen steps. This section describes the settings and functions available in Basic Mode. (1) Settings and Operation Buttons (2) Toolbar (3) Preview Area Note The displayed items vary by document type and how the screen was opened.
Basic Mode Tab Preview Performs a trial scan. Note When using the machine for the first time, scanner calibration starts automatically. Wait a while until the preview image appears. Destination Select what you want to do with the scanned image. Print Select this to print the scanned image on a printer. Image display Select this to view the scanned image on a monitor. OCR Select this to use the scanned image with OCR software.
Basic Mode Tab A cropping frame of the selected monitor size will be displayed and the portion within the cropping frame will be scanned. You can drag the cropping frame to enlarge/reduce it while maintaining the aspect ratio. Add/Delete... Opens the Add/Delete the Output Size dialog box, in which you can specify custom output sizes. You can select this option when Destination is Print or Image display.
Basic Mode Tab Image corrections Fading correction Corrects and scans photos that have faded with time or have a colorcast. Backlight correction Corrects photos that have been shot against light. Gutter shadow correction Corrects shadows that appear between pages when scanning open booklets. Important For precautions on using this function, see Gutter Shadow Correction in " Image Settings " (Advanced Mode tab). Color Pattern... Allows you to adjust the image's overall color.
Basic Mode Tab Page 491 of 678 pages (Thumbnail)/ (Whole image view) Switches the view in the Preview area. Preview Area (Rotate Left) Rotates the preview image 90 degrees counter-clockwise. - The result will be reflected in the scanned image. - The image returns to its original state when you preview again. (Rotate Right) Rotates the preview image 90 degrees clockwise. - The result will be reflected in the scanned image. - The image returns to its original state when you preview again.
Basic Mode Tab Page 492 of 678 pages checkbox selected will be scanned. Note When multiple images are previewed, different outlines indicate different selection status. - Focus Frame (thick blue outline): The displayed settings will be applied. - Selected Frame (thin blue outline): The settings will be applied to the Focus Frame and Selected Frames simultaneously. You can select multiple images by clicking them while pressing the Ctrl key. - Unselected (no outline): The settings will not be applied.
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Advanced Mode Tab Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Advanced Mode Tab Advanced Mode Tab This mode allows you to make advanced scan settings such as the color mode, output resolution, image brightness and color tone. This section describes the settings and functions available in Advanced Mode. (1) Settings and Operation Buttons (2) Toolbar (3) Preview Area Note The displayed items vary by document type and how the screen was opened.
Advanced Mode Tab Page 495 of 678 pages Enter Setting Name and click Add. The name appears in Favorite Settings List. When you click Save, the item appears in the Favorite Settings list and can be selected, along with the predefined items. To delete an item, select it in Favorite Settings List and click Delete. Click Save to save settings displayed in Favorite Settings List. Note You can set Add/Delete... in Favorite Settings after preview. Save up to 10 items.
Advanced Mode Tab Page 496 of 678 pages Performs a trial scan. Scan Starts scanning. Note When scanning starts, the progress will be displayed. Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When scanning is completed, a dialog box prompting you to select the next action may open. Follow the prompt to complete. For details, see Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning in " Scan Tab" (Preferences dialog box). It will take time to process the images if the total size of the scanned images exceeds a certain size.
Advanced Mode Tab Switches the view in the Preview area. Preview Area (Clear) Click this button to delete the preview image. It also resets the Toolbar and color adjustment settings. (Crop) Allows you to specify the scan area by dragging the mouse. (Move Image) If an enlarged image is too large to fit in the Preview area, you can click this button and drag the image across the screen until the part you want to see is displayed. You can also move the image using the scroll bars.
Advanced Mode Tab Displays the version of ScanGear (scanner driver) and the current scan settings (document type, etc.). (Open Guide) This page appears. Preview Area Preview Area This is where a trial image is displayed after you click Preview. You can also check the results of the settings (image corrections, color adjustments, etc.) made in " Settings and Operation Buttons ." When (Thumbnail) is displayed on the Toolbar Thumbnails of images cropped to the document size are displayed.
Advanced Mode Tab Page 499 of 678 pages Note You can specify the scan area (cropping frame) on the displayed image. In thumbnail view, you can only create one cropping frame per image. In whole image view, you can create multiple cropping frames.
Input Settings Page 500 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Input Settings Input Settings Input Settings allows you to set the following items: Select Source The type of document to be scanned is displayed. Paper Size Select the size of the document to be scanned. This setting is available in whole film image view only. When you select a size, the Preview area size changes accordingly.
Input Settings Page 501 of 678 pages renders the image in 256 levels (8 bit) of black and white. Black and White Select this mode to scan photos and documents in black and white. This mode renders the image in black and white. The contrast in the image is divided at certain levels (threshold level) into black and white and is rendered in two colors. The threshold level can be set with (Threshold). Input Size In thumbnail view, the cropped document size is displayed after preview.
Output Settings Page 502 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Output Settings Output Settings Output Settings allows you to set the following items: Output Resolution Select the resolution to scan at. The higher the resolution (value), the more detail in your image. Select a resolution from the options displayed by clicking the button, or enter a value within the range of 25 dpi to 19200 dpi (in 1 dpi increments).
Output Settings Output Settings or specify a value (by 1%) for %. The maximum value available for % depends on the Output Resolution. % can be specified for up to 19200 dpi (the maximum available output resolution). Paper Size (L, etc.) & Monitor Size (1024 x 768 pixels, etc.) Width, height and scale cannot be specified. The preview image will be cropped according to the selected output size and resolution.
Output Settings Page 504 of 678 pages message appears when you click Scan. It is recommended that you adjust the settings to reduce Data Size. To continue, scan in whole image view.
Image Settings Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Image Settings Image Settings Important Do not apply these functions to images without moire, dust/scratches or faded colors. The color tone may be adversely affected. Image correction results may not be reflected in the preview image. Note Selectable settings depend on color mode settings. Scanning may take longer when you use Image Settings.
Image Settings Select this to apply Image Adjustment to magazines. Newspaper Select this to apply Image Adjustment to newspapers. Document Select this to apply Image Adjustment to text documents. Important You can set Image Adjustment after preview. You can set this setting when Recommended is selected on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog box. Note If the image is not adjusted properly with Auto, specify the document type.
Image Settings Page 507 of 678 pages Fading correction will not be applied. Low Select this to correct a small amount of fading and colorcast. Medium It is recommended that you normally select this setting. High Select this to correct a large amount of fading and colorcast. This can affect the tone of the image. Important You can set Fading Correction after preview. Fading Correction may not be effective if the scan area is too small.
Image Settings Page 508 of 678 pages setting Unsharp Mask to OFF may reduce the noise patterns. Gutter Shadow Correction Use this function to correct shadows that appear between pages when scanning open booklets. When you set the Gutter Shadow Correction setting in the preview image, the result will be reflected. Preview the effects before scanning, as results vary depending on the type of document and how it is pressed. Unclear or blurred text/lines caused by curved pages are not corrected.
Color Adjustment Buttons Page 509 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Color Adjustment Buttons Color Adjustment Buttons The Color Adjustment Buttons allow you to make fine corrections to the image brightness and color tones. You can adjust the image's overall brightness or contrast, and adjust its highlight and shadow values (histogram) or balance (tone curve).
Color Adjustment Buttons Page 510 of 678 pages (Histogram) A histogram allows you to see the data concentration at each brightness level of an image. You can specify the darkest level (shadow) and brightest level (highlight) within an image, cut the levels and expand the middle of the tonal range of the image. Adjusting Histogram (Tone Curve Settings) Adjust the brightness of an image by selecting the type of graph (tone curve) showing the balance of tone input and output.
Color Adjustment Buttons Page 511 of 678 pages Enter Setting Name and click Add. The name appears in Tone Curve Settings List or Threshold Settings List. Click Save to save. You can load and apply the saved tone curve/threshold settings to a preview image. To load the settings, select the saved item from the pull-down menu. To delete an item, select it in Tone Curve Settings List or Threshold Settings List and click Delete.
Auto Scan Mode Tab Page 512 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Auto Scan Mode Tab Auto Scan Mode Tab This mode allows you to scan easily by simply placing documents on the Platen and clicking a button. In Auto Scan Mode, documents are automatically detected. You do not need to specify cropping frames or make image corrections.
Auto Scan Mode Tab Page 513 of 678 pages Scan Scanning starts. Note When scanning starts, the progress will be displayed. Click Cancel to cancel the scan. When scanning is completed, a dialog box prompting you to select the next action may open. Follow the prompt to complete. For details, see Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning in " Scan Tab" (Preferences dialog box). Instructions This page appears. Preferences... The Preferences dialog box opens and you can make scan/preview settings.
Preferences Dialog Box Page 514 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box Click Preferences... in the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen to open Preferences dialog box. In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to ScanGear (scanner driver) functions via the Scanner, Preview, Scan and Color Settings tabs.
Scanner Tab Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scanner Tab Scanner Tab On the Scanner tab, you can specify the following settings. Quiet Mode Select this checkbox to reduce scanner sound by slowing down the scanner head when previewing or scanning documents. This checkbox is not selected by default. Note Scanning takes longer than usual when you enable this function.
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Preview Tab Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Preview Tab Preview Tab On the Preview tab, you can specify the following settings. Preview at Start of ScanGear Select what to do with Preview when ScanGear (scanner driver) is started. Display Saved Preview Image is selected by default. Automatically Execute Preview ScanGear (scanner driver) will automatically start previewing at startup.
Preview Tab Page 518 of 678 pages No cropping frame will be displayed after previewing. Cropping Size for Thumbnail View Select the cropping size for thumbnails of scanned documents. Standard is selected by default. Larger Displays 105% (in width and height) of the area displayed for the standard size. Standard The standard size. Smaller Displays 95% (in width and height) of the area displayed for the standard size.
Scan Tab Page 519 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scan Tab Scan Tab On the Scan tab, you can specify the following settings. Status of ScanGear dialog after scanning Select what to do with ScanGear (scanner driver) after scanning images. Close ScanGear automatically is selected by default. Close ScanGear automatically Select this to return to the original application when scanning is completed.
Color Settings Tab Page 520 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Color Settings Tab Color Settings Tab On the Color Settings tab, you can specify the following settings. Color Adjustment Select either of the following. Recommended is selected by default. This function is available when Color Mode is Color or Grayscale. Recommended Select this to vividly reproduce the tone of a document on the screen.
Color Settings Tab Page 521 of 678 pages default value set in ScanGear (scanner driver), and the colors of the original image are not accurately reflected in the monitor. Click Defaults to return to the default Monitor Gamma value (2.20). Note Refer to the manual of your monitor to check its gamma value. If it is not written in the manual, contact the manufacturer.
Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Page 522 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning Adjusting the cropping frame (scan area) Adjusting Cropping Frames Selecting the best resolution Resolution Learning about file formats File Formats Learning about Color Matching Color Matching Matching the colors between the document and monitor See Monitor Gamma in the following sectio
Adjusting Cropping Frames Page 523 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning > Adjusting Cropping Frames Adjusting Cropping Frames You can specify the scan area by creating a cropping frame on the image displayed in the Preview area of the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen. When you click Scan, only the portion within the cropping frame will be scanned and passed to the application.
Adjusting Cropping Frames (Crosshair arrow) when it is positioned within a cropping frame. Click The cursor will change into and drag the mouse to move the entire cropping frame. Note In Advanced Mode, you can specify the cropping frame size by entering the values into Width and Height in Input Settings. Input Settings (Switch Aspect Ratio). However, You can rotate a cropping frame 90 degrees by clicking (Switch Aspect Ratio) is not available when Output Size is Flexible.
Adjusting Cropping Frames Page 525 of 678 pages You can create multiple cropping frames and apply different scan settings to each cropping frame. You can also select multiple cropping frames by clicking them while pressing the Ctrl key. If you select multiple cropping frames and change the settings on a tab at the right of ScanGear (scanner driver), the settings will be applied to all the selected cropping frames. When you create a new cropping frame, it retains the settings of the latest cropping frame.
Resolution Page 526 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning > Resolution Resolution What is Resolution? The data in the image you have scanned is a collection of dots carrying information about brightness and color. The density of these dots is called "resolution", and resolution will determine the amount of detail your image contains. The unit of resolution is dots per inch (dpi).
Resolution Page 527 of 678 pages the Advanced Mode tab. Example of Appropriate Resolution when Printing to Scale The scanning resolution is automatically set so that the value set in Output Resolution will be the resolution of the scanned image. If you set Output Resolution to 300 dpi and scan at twice the size, the document will be automatically scanned at 600 dpi, and the resolution of the scanned image will be 300 dpi. You can print the document with sufficient quality using a 600 dpi color printer.
File Formats Page 528 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning > File Formats File Formats You can select a file format when saving scanned images. You should specify the most suitable format according to how you want to use the image on which application. Available file formats vary by application and computer (Windows or Macintosh). See below for the characteristics of each image file format.
Color Matching Page 529 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Scanning with Other Application Software > Appendix: Useful Information on Scanning > Color Matching Color Matching Color Matching adjusts devices as shown below to match the colors of an image displayed on a monitor or a printed image with the colors of the original document.
Other Scanning Methods Page 530 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Other Scanning Methods Other Scanning Methods Scanning with WIA Driver Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Page top
Scanning with WIA Driver Advanced Guide > Scanning > Other Scanning Methods > Scanning with WIA Driver Scanning with WIA Driver You can scan an image from a WIA-compliant application and use the image in that application. The procedure varies depending on the application. The following procedures are examples only. For details, refer to the application's manual. Important In Windows 2000, you cannot scan using the WIA driver. Scanning with WIA Driver 2.
Scanning with WIA Driver File type Select a file format from JPEG, BMP, PNG and TIFF. Resolution (DPI) Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi. 300 dpi is set by default. Resolution Brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-100 to 100). Contrast Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image, thus softening the image.
Scanning with WIA Driver Page 533 of 678 pages Brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127). Contrast Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image, thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).
Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Page 534 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Scanning > Other Scanning Methods > Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) You can scan images via the Control Panel of Windows XP using the WIA driver. Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) is a driver model implemented in Windows XP. It allows you to scan documents without using an application.
Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Page 535 of 678 pages Contrast Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image, thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127). Resolution (DPI) Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi. Resolution Picture type Select the type of scan you want for your document.
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Page 536 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Page top
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Page 537 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) About PictBridge Print Settings (MP270 series only) Page top
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Page 538 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile ph
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Page 539 of 678 pages 5. Specify the print settings such as the paper type and layout. You can perform settings using the menu on the LCD of your PictBridge compliant device. Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the machine. Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device 6. Start printing from your PictBridge compliant device.
About PictBridge Print Settings (MP270 series only) Page 540 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device (MP270 series only) > About PictBridge Print Settings (MP270 series only) About PictBridge Print Settings (MP270 series only) Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device This section describes the PictBridge function of the machine.
Maintenance Page 541 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning Your Machine Aligning the Print Head Performing Maintenance from a Computer Page top
Cleaning Your Machine Page 542 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine Cleaning Your Machine Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Page top
Cleaning Page 543 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning Cleaning This section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your machine. Important Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning the exterior of the machine so as not to scratch the surface. Be sure to use a soft cloth.
Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Page 544 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Be sure to use a soft cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning. Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine.
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Page 545 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. With a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, wipe the Platen Glass (A) and the inner side of the Document Cover (white sheet) (B) gently. Be sure not to leave any residue, especially on the Platen Glass.
Aligning the Print Head Page 546 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Page top
Aligning the Print Head Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Aligning the Print Head > Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Note If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE Cartridge whose ink is low. Routine Maintenance 1. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2.
Aligning the Print Head Page 548 of 678 pages 1. Place the print head alignment sheet on the Platen Glass, then close the Document Cover gently. Place the print head alignment sheet with the printed side FACING DOWN and align the mark or the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark ( ). 2. Make sure that U (uppercase "U") appears on the LED, and press the Black or Color button. The print head alignment sheet is scanned and the print head position is adjusted automatically.
Performing Maintenance from a Computer Page 549 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Print Heads Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Aligning the Print Head Position Checking the Print Head Nozzles Cleaning Inside the Machine Page top
Cleaning the Print Heads Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning the Print Heads Cleaning the Print Heads The print head cleaning function allows you to unclog clogged nozzles in the print head. Perform print head cleaning if printing is faint or a specific color fails to print, even though there is enough ink. The procedure for cleaning the print heads is as follows: Cleaning 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
Cleaning the Print Heads Page 551 of 678 pages 5. Check the results To check whether the print quality has improved, click Print Check Pattern. To cancel the check process, click Cancel. Important Cleaning consumes a small amount of ink. Deep Cleaning consumes a larger amount of ink than Cleaning. Cleaning the print heads frequently will rapidly deplete your printer's ink supply. Consequently, perform cleaning only when necessary.
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Page 552 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Cleans the paper feed roller. Perform feed roller cleaning when there are paper particles sticking to the paper feed roller and paper is not fed properly. The procedure for performing the feed roller cleaning is as follows: Roller Cleaning 1. Prepare the machine Remove all sheets of paper from the rear tray. 2.
Aligning the Print Head Position Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Aligning the Print Head Position Aligning the Print Head Position Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. This machine supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment.
Aligning the Print Head Position When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks (B) More noticeable vertical white streaks If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal white streaks.
Aligning the Print Head Position When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks. (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks (B) More noticeable vertical white streaks 11. Confirm the displayed message and click OK The third pattern is printed. Important Do not open the Scanning Unit (Cover) while printing is in progress. 12.
Aligning the Print Head Position Page 556 of 678 pages When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal white stripes. (A) Less noticeable horizontal white stripes (B) More noticeable horizontal white stripes Note To print and check the current setting, open the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box, and click Print Alignment Value.
Checking the Print Head Nozzles Page 557 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Checking the Print Head Nozzles Checking the Print Head Nozzles The nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print heads are working properly by printing a nozzle check pattern. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print. The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows: Nozzle Check 1.
Cleaning Inside the Machine Page 558 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning Inside the Machine Cleaning Inside the Machine Perform bottom plate cleaning before you execute duplex printing to prevent smudges on the back side of the paper. Also perform bottom plate cleaning if ink smudges caused by something other than print data appear on the printed page. The procedure for performing bottom plate cleaning is as follows: Bottom Plate Cleaning 1.
Changing the Machine Settings Page 559 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Page top
Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Page 560 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing the Print Options Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Setting the Ink Cartridge Managing the Machine Power Reducing the Machine Noise Changing the Machine Operation Mode Page top
Changing the Print Options Page 561 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Changing the Print Options Changing the Print Options You change the detailed print driver settings for print data that is sent from an application software. Specify this option if you encounter print failures such as part of an image data being cut off. The procedure for changing the print options is as follows: 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile You can register the frequently used printing profile to Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab. Unnecessary printing profiles can be deleted at any time. The procedure for registering a printing profile is as follows: Registering a Printing Profile 1.
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Page 563 of 678 pages Important To save the page size, orientation, and number of copies that was set in each sheet, click Options..., and check each item. Note When you install the printer driver again or upgrade the version of the printer driver, the print settings you registered will be deleted from Commonly Used Settings. Registered print settings cannot be saved and preserved. If a profile is deleted, register the print settings again.
Setting the Ink Cartridge Page 564 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Setting the Ink Cartridge Setting the Ink Cartridge This feature enables you to specify the most appropriate ink cartridge among installed cartridges according to an intended use. When one of the ink cartridges becomes empty and cannot be replaced immediately by a new one, you can specify the other ink cartridge that still has ink and continue printing.
Managing the Machine Power Page 565 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Managing the Machine Power Managing the Machine Power This function allows you to manage the machine power from the printer driver. The procedure for managing the printer power is as follows: Power Off The Power Off function turns off the machine. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn the machine on from the printer driver. 1.
Reducing the Machine Noise Page 566 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Reducing the Machine Noise Reducing the Machine Noise This function allows you to reduce the operating noise of the machine. Select when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the printer at night, etc. Using this function may lower the print speed. The procedure for using the quiet mode is as follows: Quiet Mode 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
Changing the Machine Operation Mode Page 567 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Changing the Machine Operation Mode Changing the Machine Operation Mode If necessary, switch between various modes of machine operation. The procedure for configuring settings is as follows: Custom Settings 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2.
Troubleshooting Page 568 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an Error Occurs The Machine Cannot Be Powered On An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED LED Cannot Be Seen At All Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Print Results Not Satisfactory Printing Does Not Start Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for R
If an Error Occurs Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > If an Error Occurs If an Error Occurs When an error occurs in printing such as the machine is out of paper or paper is jammed, a troubleshooting message is displayed automatically. Take the appropriate action described in the message. The message may vary depending on the version of your operating system. In Mac OS X v.10.5.x: In Mac OS X v.10.4.x or Mac OS X v.10.3.
If an Error Occurs Page 570 of 678 pages Page top
The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Page 571 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > The Machine Cannot Be Powered On The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Check 1: Press the ON button. Check 2: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged into the Power Cord Connector of the machine, then turn it back on. Check 3: Unplug the machine from the power supply, then plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on after leaving it for at least 2 minute.
An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED Page 572 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED Alarm Lamp Is Lit Orange When a machine error occurs, the Alarm lamp is lit orange and E and number (error code) are alternately displayed on the LED. Check the error code displayed on the LED and take the appropriate action to correct the error. * Depending on the error occurred, the Alarm lamp is not lit.
An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED Page 573 of 678 pages device before connecting it to the machine. You may also have to turn on your device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the machine. Perform necessary operations before connecting your device referring to its instruction manual. If the error is still not resolved, check if you can print another photograph. E, 1, 3 Ink level cannot be detected. Ink may have run out.
An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED Page 574 of 678 pages Make sure that the print head alignment sheet is set in the correct position and orientation on the Platen Glass. Make sure the Platen Glass and the print head alignment sheet are not dirty. Make sure the type and size of loaded paper is suitable for Automatic Print Head Alignment. For Automatic Print Head Alignment, always load one sheet of A4 or letter-sized plain paper. Make sure if Print Head nozzles are clogged.
An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED Page 575 of 678 pages If the problem is not resolved, contact the service center.
LED Cannot Be Seen At All Page 576 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > LED Cannot Be Seen At All LED Cannot Be Seen At All If the Power lamp is off: The machine is not powered on. Connect the power cord and press the ON button. If the Power lamp is lit: The LED may be in the screen-saver mode. On the Operation Panel, press a button other than the ON button.
Cannot Install the MP Drivers Page 577 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cannot Install the MP Drivers If the installation does not start even after the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into your computer's disc drive: Start the installation following the procedure below. 1. Click Start then Computer. In Windows XP, click Start then My Computer. In Windows 2000, double-click the 2. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
Cannot Install the MP Drivers If you are unable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB port of the machine and is connected to the computer, and then follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. Note In Windows Vista, The printer is not detected. Check the connection. may be displayed depending on the computer you use. In this case, wait for a while.
Cannot Install the MP Drivers Page 579 of 678 pages If you reinstall the MP Drivers, perform Custom Install on the Setup CD-ROM, then select MP Drivers. Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to a Windows error, the system may be in an unstable condition and you may not be able to install the drivers. Restart your computer before reinstalling.
Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Page 580 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Printing or Scanning Speed Is Slow/Hi-Speed USB Connection Does Not Work/ "This device can perform faster" Message Is Displayed If your system environment is not fully compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the machine will operate at a lower speed provided under USB 1.1.
Print Results Not Satisfactory Page 581 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory due to white streaks, misaligned lines, or uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Check 1: Do the page size and media type settings match the size and type of the loaded paper? When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obtain a proper print result.
Print Results Not Satisfactory Page 582 of 678 pages Back of the Paper Is Smudged Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Page top
Cannot Print to End of Job Page 583 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Cannot Print to End of Job Cannot Print to End of Job Check 1: Is the size of the print data extremely large? Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet. Then, select the Prevent loss of print data check box in the displayed dialog. Check 2: Is the space of your computer's hard disk sufficient? Delete unnecessary files to free disk space.
No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Page 584 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks
No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Is the FINE Cartridge installed properly? If the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover is not closed securely, ink may not be ejected correctly. Open the Scanning Unit (Cover), open the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover, then close the Ink Cartridge Locking Cover.
No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Page 586 of 678 pages Loading Paper / Originals Check 8: Is the original loaded with the side to be copied facing down on the Platen Glass? Check 9: Did you copy a printout done by this machine? For MP270 series only, print from the digital camera directly or reprint from the computer. For MP250 series only, reprint from the computer. If you copy a printout done by this machine, print quality may be reduced.
Colors Are Unclear Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Colors Are Unclear Colors Are Unclear Check 1: Enable color correction. When printing photographs or other graphics, enabling color correction in the printer driver may improve color. Select Vivid Photo in the Effects sheet in the printer properties dialog box. Select Color Options in the pop-up menu in the Print dialog box, and then select Vivid Photo on the Color Mode. In Mac OS X v 10.4.x or Mac OS X v 10.3.
Colors Are Unclear Page 588 of 678 pages produce colors. Color control settings and environmental differences can also affect how colors appear on the screen.
Lines Are Misaligned Page 589 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Lines Are Misaligned Lines Are Misaligned Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Perform Print Head Alignment. If you did not align the Print Head after installation, straight lines may be printed misaligned.
Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Page 590 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: If the intensity is set high, reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again.
Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Is the appropriate type of paper used? Check the followings: Check to see if the paper you are printing on is suitable for your printing purpose.
Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Page 592 of 678 pages 2. Check that the paper is now flat. We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time. Note Depending on the media type, the paper may be smudged or may not be fed properly even if it is not curled inward. In such cases, follow the procedure described below to curl the paper outward within 0.1 inch / 3 mm (B) in height before printing. This may improve the print result.
Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Page 593 of 678 pages 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Click Here for MP270 series: Printer Driver Click Here for MP250 series: Printer Driver * Before clicking here to open the printer properties dialog box, quit the running application software. 2. On the Main sheet, select Manual for Color/Intensity, and then click Set. 3.
Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Page 594 of 678 pages 3. Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings. 4. Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slide bar to set the wait time, and then click Send. 5. Confirm the message and click OK. 1. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) 3. Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu. 4. Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slide bar to set the wait time, and then click Send.
Back of the Paper Is Smudged Page 595 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Back of the Paper Is Smudged Back of the Paper Is Smudged Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the machine. Routine Maintenance Note When performing borderless printing, duplex printing, or too much printing, the inside may become stained with ink.
Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Page 596 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout Check 1: Did you confirm the paper type and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Is the size of the loaded paper correct? The vertical lines may be printed in the margin if the size of the loaded paper is larger than that
Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Print Results Not Satisfactory > Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Print the Nozzle Check Pattern and perform any necessary maintenance operations such as Print Head Cleaning. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Page 598 of 678 pages Note If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Alignment, perform Print Head Alignment manually referring to Aligning the Print Head Position .
Printing Does Not Start Page 599 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Printing Does Not Start Printing Does Not Start Check 1: Make sure that the power plug is securely plugged in, then turn the machine on. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. Note When printing large data such as a photo or graphics, it may take longer to start printing.
Printing Does Not Start Page 600 of 678 pages Make sure that a port named USBnnn (where "n" is a number) with Canon XXX Printer appearing in the Printer column is selected for Print to the following port(s). If the setting is incorrect, reinstall the MP Drivers or change the printer port to the correct one. Check 6: Is the size of the print data extremely large? Click Print Options on the Page Setup sheet. Then, select the Prevent loss of print data check box in the displayed dialog.
Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Page 601 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Check 1: Has the machine been printing continuously for a long period? If the machine has been printing continuously for a long time, the Print Head may overheat. To protect the Print Head, the machine may stop printing at a line break for a period of time and then resume printing.
Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Page 602 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Check 1: Are the Print Head nozzles clogged? Print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Refer to Routine Maintenance for the Nozzle Check Pattern printing, Print Head Cleaning, and Print Head Deep Cleaning.
Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected Page 603 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected Check 1: Is printing performed in Quiet Mode? Print speed is reduced if you specified to print in Quiet Mode in the printer driver. For faster printing, do not print in Quiet Mode. Reducing the Machine Noise Check 2: Is the print quality set too high? Increase the printing speed setting in the printer driver.
FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Page 604 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Check 1: Is the Power lamp off? Check if the Power lamp is lit green. The FINE Cartridge Holder will not move unless the power is on. If the Power lamp is off, close the Scanning Unit (Cover) and turn the machine on.
Paper Does Not Feed Properly Page 605 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Check 1: Make sure of the following when you load paper. When loading two or more sheets of paper, flip through the paper before loading. When loading two or more sheets of paper, make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the paper load limit.
Paper Does Not Feed Properly Page 606 of 678 pages If there are any foreign objects in the Rear Tray, be sure to turn off the machine, unplug it from the power supply, then remove the foreign object.
Paper Jams Page 607 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams Paper Jams Note If you need to turn off the machine to remove jammed paper during printing, press the Stop/Reset button to cancel print jobs before turning off the machine.
Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Page 608 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Remove the paper following the procedure below. 1. Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Rear Tray or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier.
In Other Cases Page 609 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > In Other Cases In Other Cases Make sure of the following: Check 1: Are there any foreign objects around the Paper Output Slot? Check 2: Are there any foreign objects in the Rear Tray? If there are any foreign objects in the Rear Tray, be sure to turn off the machine, unplug it from the power supply, then remove the foreign object. Check 3: Is the paper curled? Check 3: Load the paper after correcting its curl.
Message Appears on the Computer Screen Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Message Appears on the Computer Screen Message Appears on the Computer Screen Error Number: B200 A printer error has occurred. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord of the printer from the power supply. Then contact the service center. Is Displayed Error Number: **** A printer error has occurred. Turn the printer off and then on again. If this doesn't clear the error, see the user's guide for more detail.
Message Appears on the Computer Screen Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Check 1: If the Power lamp is off, make sure that the power plug is plugged in, then turn the machine on. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. Check 2: Make sure that the printer port is configured appropriately in the printer driver. * In the following instructions, " XXX" signifies your machine's name. 1.
Message Appears on the Computer Screen If a device error is displayed, refer to Windows help to resolve the error. Error Number: 300 Is Displayed Check 1: If the Power lamp is off, make sure that the power plug is plugged in, then turn the machine on. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. Check 2: Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the machine and the computer.
Message Appears on the Computer Screen "Could not spool successfully due to insufficient disk space" Delete any unnecessary files to increase the amount of free space on the disk. "Could not spool successfully due to insufficient memory" Quit other running applications to increase available memory. If you still cannot print, restart your computer and retry printing.
Message Appears on the Computer Screen To uninstall the Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program, click Uninstall, then follow the on-screen instructions. Changing the confirmation screen setting: 1. Select items the Start menu as shown below. In Windows Vista, select the Start menu > Control Panel > Uninstall a program. In Windows XP, select the Start menu > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. In Windows 2000, select the Start menu > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
Message Appears on the Computer Screen If you agree to participate in the survey program: Click Agree, then follow the on-screen instructions. The printer usage information will be sent via the Internet. If you have followed the on-screen instructions, the information will be sent automatically from the second time onward and the confirmation screen will not be displayed again.
Message Appears on the Computer Screen Page 616 of 678 pages Changing the setting: To display the confirmation screen every time the printer usage information is sent or to resume surveying, follow the procedure below. 1. Select Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the Canon Utilities folder, then the Inkjet Extended Survey Program folder. 2. Double-click the Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program icon.
For Windows Users Page 617 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > For Windows Users For Windows Users Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed Check: Is the printer status monitor enabled? Make sure that Enable Status Monitor is selected on the Option menu of the printer status monitor. 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) 2. On the Maintenance sheet, click View Printer Status. 3.
Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device (MP270 series only) Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device (MP270 series only) The following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from a PictBridge compliant device and the countermeasures to clear them. Note This section describes errors that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.
Problems with Scanning Page 619 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning Problems with Scanning Scanner Does Not Work ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Cannot Scan Multiple Documents at One Time Cannot Scan Properly in Auto Scan Mode Slow Scanning Speed "There is not enough memory.
Scanner Does Not Work Page 620 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scanner Does Not Work Scanner Does Not Work Check 1: Make sure that the machine is turned on. Check 2: Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer. Check 3: If the USB cable is connected to a hub, remove it from the hub and connect it to a USB port on the computer. Check 4: Restart the computer.
ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Page 621 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start Check 1: Make sure that the MP Drivers are installed. If it is not installed, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive, then select Custom Install and install MP Drivers. Check 2: On the File menu of the application, select Select Source and select the machine.
Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not ... Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear Check 1: Make sure that the machine is turned on. Check 2: Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the computer.
Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Page 623 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Check 1: Increase the scanning resolution. Resolution Check 2: Set the scale to 100%. Some applications do not display images clearly if the image is too small. Check 3: If moire (stripe pattern) appears, take the following measures and scan again.
Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Page 624 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas Check: Specify the scan area. (Auto Crop) in ScanGear (scanner driver) to automatically display the cropping frame (scan Click area) according to the document size.
Cannot Scan Multiple Documents at One Time Page 625 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Cannot Scan Multiple Documents at One Time Cannot Scan Multiple Documents at One Time Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly on the Platen. Placing Documents Check 2: Scan each item individually. Some applications do not support multiple image scanning.
Cannot Scan Properly in Auto Scan Mode Page 626 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Cannot Scan Properly in Auto Scan Mode Cannot Scan Properly in Auto Scan Mode Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly on the Platen. Placing Documents Check 2: Multiple image scanning may not be supported. Some applications do not support multiple image scanning. In that case, scan each item individually.
Slow Scanning Speed Page 627 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Slow Scanning Speed Slow Scanning Speed Check 1: To view the image on a monitor, set the output resolution to around 150 dpi. To print, set it to around 300 dpi. Resolution Check 2: Set Fading Correction, Grain Correction, etc. to None. Image Settings Check 3: In MP Navigator EX, deselect the Correct slanted document checkbox and scan again.
"There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Page 628 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Check 1: Exit other applications and try again. Check 2: Reduce the resolution or output size and scan again.
Computer Stops Operating during Scanning Page 629 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Computer Stops Operating during Scanning Computer Stops Operating during Scanning Check 1: Restart the computer, reduce the output resolution in ScanGear (scanner driver) and scan again. Check 2: Delete unnecessary files to obtain sufficient free hard disk space, then scan again.
Scanner Does Not Work After Upgrading Windows Page 630 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Problems with Scanning > Scanner Does Not Work After Upgrading Windows Scanner Does Not Work After Upgrading Windows Check: Disconnect the machine from the computer, then uninstall and reinstall the MP Drivers and MP Navigator EX. Step 1: Uninstall the MP Drivers. See "Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers " for details. Step 2: Uninstall MP Navigator EX. 1.
Software Problems Page 631 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Software Problems Software Problems E-mail Software Program You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Software Program Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Scanned Image Does Not Open Page top
E-mail Software Program You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for... Page 632 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Software Problems > E-mail Software Program You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Software Program E-mail Software Program You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-mail Software Program Check 1: MP Navigator EX may not support the e-mail software program. The following e-mail software programs are supported.
Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Page 633 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Software Problems > Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Check: Set the printing size in the application.
Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Page 634 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Software Problems > Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor Check 1: Change the display setting in the application. You cannot reduce the display size in "Paint." To reduce the display size, open the images in an application. For details, refer to the application's manual.
Scanned Image Does Not Open Page 635 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Software Problems > Scanned Image Does Not Open Scanned Image Does Not Open Check: If the file format is not supported by the application, scan the image again and save it in a popular file format such as JPEG. For details, refer to the application's manual. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer of the application.
MP Navigator EX Problems Page 636 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > MP Navigator EX Problems MP Navigator EX Problems Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning Using the Operation Panel Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned Image Page top
Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Page 637 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > MP Navigator EX Problems > Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Cannot Scan at the Correct Size Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly on the Platen. Placing Documents Check 2: Set Document Size to the actual document size and scan again. If the matching size is not found, scan at a larger size and trim the image. See the Toolbar (Trimming) in " Correct/Enhance Images Window " for details.
Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning U... Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > MP Navigator EX Problems > Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning Using the Operation Panel Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Correctly When Scanning Using the Operation Panel Check 1: Make sure that the documents are placed correctly on the Platen.
Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Page 639 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > MP Navigator EX Problems > Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted Check: In MP Navigator EX, deselect the Correct slanted document checkbox and scan again.
Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned I... Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > MP Navigator EX Problems > Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned Image Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Changes in the Scanned Image Check: In MP Navigator EX, deselect the Detect the orientation of text documents and rotate images checkbox and scan again.
If You Cannot Resolve the Problem Page 641 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > If You Cannot Resolve the Problem If You Cannot Resolve the Problem If you cannot resolve the problem with any of the workarounds in this chapter, please contact the seller of the machine or the service center. Canon support staff are trained to be able to provide technical support to satisfy customers. Caution If the machine emits any unusual sound, smoke, or odor, turn it off immediately.
FAQs Page 642 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > FAQs FAQs No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Cannot Install the MP Drivers Printing Does Not Start Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Print Results Not Satisfactory Paper Jams Paper Does Not Feed Properly Page top
Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) This printer driver is subject to the following restrictions. Keep the following points in mind when using the printer driver. Restrictions on the Printer Driver With some applications, the Copies setting in the Page Setup tab of the printer driver may not be enabled. In this case, use the copies setting in the Print dialog box of the application software.
Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) Page 644 of 678 pages 1. Open Word's Print dialog box. 2. Open the printer driver setup window, specify Page Layout on the Page Setup tab, and click OK. 3. Without starting printing, close the Print dialog box. 4. Open Word's Print dialog box again. 5. Open the printer driver setup window again and click OK. 6. Start printing. Illustrator/Adobe Systems Inc. If bitmap printing takes effect, printing may take time or some data may not be printed.
General Notes (Scanner Driver) Page 645 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting > General Notes (Scanner Driver) General Notes (Scanner Driver) ScanGear (scanner driver) is subject to the following restrictions. Keep these points in mind when using it. Scanner Driver Restrictions When using the NTFS file system, the TWAIN data source may not be invoked. This is because the TWAIN module cannot be written to the winnt folder for security reasons. Contact the computer's administrator for help.
General Notes (Scanner Driver) Page 646 of 678 pages changing Paper Size according to the document. In some applications, if you select the View scanned images checkbox in the Auto Scan Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver), the window displaying the thumbnails of the scanned images may close automatically. Some applications may not display the TWAIN user interface. In that case, refer to the application's manual and change the settings accordingly.
Appendix Page 647 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix Appendix Printing Area How to Detach/Attach the Document Cover Deleting the Undesired Print Job Updating the MP Drivers Uninstalling the On-Screen Manuals Transporting the Machine Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Sharing the Printer on a Network Page top
Printing Area Page 648 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Printing Area 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 inside these margins. Recommended printing area Printable area : Canon recommends that you print within this area. : The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area can affect the print quality or the paper feed precision.
Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Page 649 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Printing Area > Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Size Printable Area (width x height) A5* 5.56 x 7.95 inches / 141.2 x 202.0 mm A4 8.00 x 11.38 inches / 203.2 x 289.0 mm B5* 6.90 x 9.80 inches / 175.2 x 249.0 mm 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm 3.73 x 5.69 inches / 94.8 x 144.4 mm 4" x 8" / 10 x 20 cm* 3.73 x 7.69 inches / 94.8 x 195.2 mm 5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm 4.
Letter, Legal Page 650 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Printing Area > Letter, Legal Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 8.00 x 10.69 inches / 203.2 x 271.4 mm Legal* 8.00 x 13.69 inches / 203.2 x 347.6 mm * This page size can be used only when printing from your computer.
Envelopes Page 651 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Printing Area > Envelopes Envelopes Size Recommended Printing Area (width x height) European DL* 4.06 x 7.07 inches / 103.2 x 179.5 mm US Comm. Env. #10* 3.86 x 7.91 inches / 98.0 x 200.8 mm * This page size can be used only when printing from your computer.
How to Detach/Attach the Document Cover Page 652 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > How to Detach/Attach the Document Cover How to Detach/Attach the Document Cover Detaching the Document Cover: Hold up the Document Cover vertically. Attaching the Document Cover: Insert both hinges (A) of the Document Cover vertically into the holder (B) to attach the Document Cover as illustrated below.
Deleting the Undesired Print Job Page 653 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Deleting the Undesired Print Job Deleting the Undesired Print Job If the printer does not start printing, the print job data cancelled or failed may be remaining. Delete the undesired print job by using the Canon IJ Status Monitor. 1. Display the Canon IJ Status Monitor Click the status monitor button displayed on the task bar. The Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. 2. Display the print jobs Click Display Print Queue....
Updating the MP Drivers Page 654 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Updating the MP Drivers Updating the MP Drivers Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers Before Installing the MP Drivers Installing the MP Drivers Page top
Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers Page 655 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Updating the MP Drivers > Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers The MP Drivers include a printer driver and scanner driver (ScanGear). By updating the MP Drivers to the latest version of the MP Drivers, unresolved problems may be solved. Access our web site through the Internet and download the latest MP Drivers for your model.
Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers Page 656 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Updating the MP Drivers > Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers The MP Drivers you no longer use can be deleted. When deleting the MP Drivers, first exit all programs that are running. The procedure to delete the unnecessary MP Drivers is as follows: When There is an Uninstaller 1.
Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers Page 657 of 678 pages 4. Delete the printer driver When you click Remove..., Remove Driver And Package dialog box is displayed. Select Remove driver and driver package, and then click OK. In the confirmation dialog box, click Yes. When data collection is completed in the Remove Driver Package dialog box, click Delete. 5. Click OK The deletion of the printer driver is complete.
Before Installing the MP Drivers Page 658 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Updating the MP Drivers > Before Installing the MP Drivers Before Installing the MP Drivers This section describes the items that you should check before installing the MP Drivers. You should also refer to this section if the MP Drivers cannot be installed. Checking the Machine Status Properly connect the personal computer and the machine.
Installing the MP Drivers Page 659 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Updating the MP Drivers > Installing the MP Drivers Installing the MP Drivers You can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest MP Drivers for your model. The procedure for installing the downloaded MP Drivers is as follows: 1.
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Uninstalling the On-Screen Manuals Page 661 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Uninstalling the On-Screen Manuals Uninstalling the On-Screen Manuals Follow the procedure below to uninstall all of the installed on-screen manuals from your computer. Before uninstalling the on-screen manuals, exit all on-screen manuals that are opening. All of the installed on-screen manuals will be deleted at the same time. 1.
Transporting the Machine Page 662 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Transporting the Machine Transporting the Machine When relocating the machine, 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 it inside a sturdy box. Important Do not transport or store the machine slanted, vertically, or upside-down, as the ink may leak and damage the machine. 1. Turn the machine off. 2.
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Page 663 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start menu of the Windows. Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box through the Application Software Follow the procedure below to configure print settings when printing. 1.
Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) Page 664 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) You can open the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box from the application program you are using. Opening the Page Setup Dialog Box Open the Page Setup dialog box to specify page (paper) settings before printing. 1. Select Page Setup...
Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Advanced Guide > Appendix > Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) To open the Canon IJ Printer Utility, follow the procedure below. In Mac OS X v.10.5.x 1. Select System Preferences on the Apple menu. 2. Click Print & Fax. 3. Select your machine's name in the Printers and click Open Print Queue.... The job list of your machine is displayed. 4. Click Utility. The Printer List opens. 5.
Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Page 666 of 678 pages In Mac OS X v.10.4.x or Mac OS X v 10.3.9 1. Select Applications on the Go menu. 2. Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. The Printer List opens. 3. Select your machine's name in the Name list and click Utility. 4. Select your machine's name in the Product list and click Maintenance. The Canon IJ Printer Utility starts up.
Sharing the Printer on a Network Page 667 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Sharing the Printer on a Network Sharing the Printer on a Network When multiple computers are being used in the network environment, you can share the printer connected to one computer with the other computers. The Windows versions of the computers connected to the network do not necessarily have to be the same.
Settings on Print Server Page 668 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Sharing the Printer on a Network > Settings on Print Server Settings on Print Server When you use the printer on a network, set up the printer driver for sharing on the server system. The procedure for setting up the print server systems is as follows: 1. Install the printer driver on the print server system For details on installation instructions, refer to the "Install the Software" in the manual: Getting Started. 2.
Settings on Client PC Advanced Guide > Appendix > Sharing the Printer on a Network > Settings on Client PC Settings on Client PC After setting up the print server system, set up the client system. The procedure for setting up the client systems is as follows: In Windows Vista 1. Install the printer driver on the client systems To install the driver, load the Setup CD-ROM that comes with the machine, and select Custom Install.
Settings on Client PC Page 670 of 678 pages Printers and Faxes -> Add a printer. In Windows 2000, select the Start menu -> Settings -> Printers -> Add a printer. When Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click Next. 3. Add a printer Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer (Windows XP) or Network printer (Windows 2000), then click Next.
Restrictions on Printer Sharing Page 671 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Appendix > Sharing the Printer on a Network > Restrictions on Printer Sharing Restrictions on Printer Sharing These are restrictions that apply when you are using a printer in a network environment. Check the restrictions for the environment you are using. When You Are Sharing a Printer in a Network A print completion message may be displayed. To disable the message display, follow the procedure below.
Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 672 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX --- Transforming Your Photos into Creative Works of Art --Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create albums, calendars and stickers easily using photos taken with digital cameras. You can also print borderless photos easily. Start Easy-PhotoPrint EX Click Here: Easy-PhotoPrint EX Note See the section below for details on how to use Easy-PhotoPrint EX.
Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX Page 673 of 678 pages CHECK! Select Album to add text and frames. You cannot decorate photos with Photo Print. Create a Calendar Using Your Favorite Photos Create calendars easily with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Create your own calendar using your favorite photos! It'll be exciting to turn the calendar pages. You can use all kinds of photos. You can also create 2-month, 6-month and 12-month calendars.
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Using MP Navigator EX Advanced Guide > Using MP Navigator EX Using MP Navigator EX MP Navigator EX is an application that enables you to easily scan photos and documents. It is suitable even for beginners. Start MP Navigator EX Click Here: MP Navigator EX Note See "Let's Try Scanning" for details on how to scan images using MP Navigator EX. Scan Photos and Documents You can scan easily by navigating through MP Navigator EX screens. You can also save/print scanned images using MP Navigator EX.
Using MP Navigator EX Page 676 of 678 pages Scan with One-click In One-click Mode, MP Navigator EX completes from scanning to saving, with a click of an icon. One-click Mode also allows you to scan and save images as PDF files or attach them to e-mail automatically. Scan and Correct/Enhance Photos You can easily correct/enhance scanned photos using MP Navigator EX. You do not need to use other applications.
About Solution Menu Page 677 of 678 pages Advanced Guide > About Solution Menu About Solution Menu Quick Shortcut!! Solution Menu Solution Menu is a menu window that provides quick access from your desktop to Canon applications, manuals, and online product information. Important The number and types of buttons displayed in the window may vary depending on your printer and region. Starting Solution Menu Click Here: Solution Menu To start from desktop, see below.
About Solution Menu Page 678 of 678 pages (large or small). Solution Menu opens with the last used window size next time it is started. When screen size is small Starting an Application 1. Point to a button on the window to display the description of each application. 2. By clicking each button, the introduced application starts. Follow the same steps to view the manuals or online product information. Important Internet connection is required to access the online information.