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How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual MC-4274-V1.00 Basic Guide Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Describes the summary of Describes the detailed this product. function of this product.
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How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual Printing on DVD/CDs MP-3907-V1.00 Advanced Guide Contents Overview of the Machine Printing from Your Computer Main Components Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) How to Navigate Menus on the LCD Printing Documents (Windows) Printing Documents (Macintosh) Printing from a Memory Card Other Usages Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card /...
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 Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel How to Navigate Menus on the LCD...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Main Components Contents Overview of the Machine Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel Front View Document Cover Open to load an original on the Platen Glass. Operation Panel Use to change the settings of the machine or to operate it. Operation Panel LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Displays messages, menu selections, and the operation status.
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Output Tray Extension Open to support the printouts. Open it when printing or copying. Scanner Lock Switch Locks the scanner to prevent sliding or damage when transporting the machine. Be sure to unlock it before turning the power on. (10) Platen Glass Load an original to copy or scan.
(16) Cassette Load A4, B5, A5, or Letter-sized plain paper and insert it into the machine. Two or more sheets of the same size of plain paper can be loaded at the same time, and fed automatically one sheet at a time. Loading Paper Rear View (17)
(21) Ink lamps Light or flash red to indicate the ink tank status. Checking the Ink Status. (22) Print Head Lock Lever Locks the Print Head into place. Important Do not raise this lever after installing the Print Head. (23) Print Head Holder Install the Print Head.
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ON button 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 Power lamp is not lit.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Overview of the Machine > How to Navigate Menus on the LCD How to Navigate Menus on the LCD This machine allows you to print photos on a memory card or USB flash drive, make copies, or scan an original without a computer.
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Turn around the Easy-Scroll Wheel (B) to select the menu to use, and press the OK button (C). You can also use the button on the Easy-Scroll Wheel (B) to select the menu. The selected menu screen will appear. The following menus are available on the HOME screen. You can change copy scale or erase dark frame or shade of Copy bound part when copying a book.
Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (the button) to select High(quality-priority), and button. press the The screen will return to the print confirmation screen in Select and print. Other Operations Selecting Items at the Bottom of the LCD You can use the two Function buttons (F) to select items displayed at the bottom of the LCD.
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The NAVI screen will appear. Note When you press the Back button while the NAVI screen appears, the HOME screen will appear. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (the button) to select the item, and press the button. Follow the instructions on the LCD. Canceling Printing, Copying, or Scanning You can press the Stop button (I) to cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card Contents Printing from a Memory Card You can preview each photo from a memory card or USB flash drive on the LCD, to select and print the desired photo. You can also print your favorite photos in various layouts or use them for making a calendar or sticker. Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive Changing the Settings Using Various Functions...
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card > Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive Contents Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive Preview each photo from the memory card or USB flash drive on the LCD, to select and print the desired photo.
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Insert a memory card or USB flash drive. Select Memory card on the HOME screen, and press the OK button. Selecting Menus on the HOME Screen Select Select and print , and press the button. Insert the memory card or USB flash drive. Memory card: Insert it WITH THE LABELED SIDE FACING TO THE LEFT into the Card Slot.
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(B) Memory card Note The screen can also be changed to the photo selection screen in Select and print of Memory card by inserting a memory card or USB flash drive while the HOME screen or any screen of Copy, Easy photo reprint, or Film print appears. You can also select useful printing functions other than Select and print.
Start printing. Confirm the page size, media type, print quality, etc. Here we confirm that 4"x6" (10x15cm) is selected for Page size and the type of loaded photo paper for Media type. To change the settings, use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (the button) (F) to select the item to change, and press the button (G).
Page size Select the page size of the paper to print: 4"x6" (10x15cm), A4, etc. Media type Select the media type of the paper to print: Plus Glossy II, Plain paper, etc. Note If you do not select the page size and media type correctly, the machine may feed paper from the wrong paper source or may not print with the proper print quality.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card Contents > Using Various Functions Using Various Functions on the HOME screen. You can You can print photos in various ways when you select Memory card also use the useful functions to print photos. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Printing Photos in Various Layouts...
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Wide (16:9) Standard (4:3) Trimming Search Correcting Images You can correct images by pressing the left Function button to select Auto photo fix when Advanced appears at the bottom of the screen. You can correct images automatically or manually, such as adjusting brightness, contrast, and color hue, or add effects to images.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card > Inserting the Memory Card Contents Inserting the Memory Card Before Inserting the Memory Card The following types of memory cards and image data are compatible with the machine. Important If you took and saved photos on a type of memory card that does not guarantee the operation on your digital camera, the image data may be unreadable on the machine or damaged.
RS-MMC *3 Memory Stick Micro Use the special "SD Card Adapter". Requires purchase of a separate compact flash card adapter for xD-Picture Card. Use the special card adapter. Use the special Duo size adapter or full size adapter. Printable Image Data This machine accepts images taken with a camera compliant with the Design rule for Camera File system (Exif 2.2/2.21 compliant), TIFF (Exif 2.2/2.21 compliant).
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Insert only one memory card into the Card Slot. The location to insert a memory card varies depending on each type of memory card. Insert your memory card straightforward WITH THE LABELED SIDE FACING TO THE LEFT into the Card Slot, according to the insert location in the figure below.
Close the Card Slot Cover. Removing the Memory Card Important If you used the Card Slot as the memory card drive of a computer, you must perform the "safe removal" operation on your computer before physically removing the memory card from the machine.
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from a Memory Card > Inserting the USB Flash Drive Contents Inserting the USB Flash Drive Inserting the USB Flash Drive Note Before inserting the USB flash drive If your USB flash drive cannot be inserted into the Direct Print Port of the machine, you may be required to use an extension cable for the USB flash drive.
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Copying Contents Copying You can copy in the various methods such as enlarging/reducing or copying two original pages onto a single sheet of paper. Making Copies Changing the Settings Using Various Copy Functions Page top...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Copying > Making Copies Contents Making Copies This section describes the procedure to copy a document of A4 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.
Load an original on the Platen Glass. 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 Characters and lines written with a light colored pen or highlight pen may not be copied...
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] or [ - ] button (E) to specify the number of copies. Press the [ Press the Color button (F) for color copying, or the Black button (G) for black & white copying. The machine starts copying. Remove the original on the Platen Glass after copying is completed. Important Do not stare at the light directly for an extended period of time when copying the original.
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Media type Select the media type of the paper to print: Plain paper, Plus Glossy II, etc. Note If you do not select the page size and media type correctly, the machine may feed paper from the wrong paper source or may not print with the proper print quality. Paper Source to Load Paper Print quality Adjust the print quality according to the original to copy: High(quality-priority), Standard, etc.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Copying Contents > Using Various Copy Functions Using Various Copy Functions Function You can make various kinds of copies if you press the left button to select Special copy at the bottom of the Copy screen. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Two-sided copy...
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos from Printed Photos or Films Contents Printing Photos from Printed Photos or Films You can reprint printed photos or print photos from films without computer. Reprinting Printed Photos Printing Photos from Films Loading the Films Loading the Film Strip Loading the Mount Films Removing the Films...
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos from Printed Photos or Films > Reprinting Printed Photos Contents Reprinting Printed Photos Reprint printed photos. This section describes the procedure to scan printed photos and print them on 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm photo paper.
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Open the Document Cover. Load the photos WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN on the Platen Glass. Loading Originals (A) To load four photos on the Platen Glass (B) To load two photos on the Platen Glass Note Place the photo(s) at least 0.4 inches / 10 mm away from and in square with the edges of the Platen Glass.
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] or [ - ] button to specify the number of copies. Press the [ Note appears next to the photo on the screen, it may not have been scanned properly. Press the Back button, and press the left Function button to select Rescan. Confirm the message, and repeat the procedures from step 2 to scan the photo again.
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You can exit the Easy photo reprint menu and display the HOME screen, if you press the HOME button after printing is completed. Confirm the message and select Yes to delete the scanned image data. Page top...
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos from Printed Photos or Films > Printing Photos from Films Contents Printing Photos from Films Print photos from a 35 mm film strip or mount films (positive films for slides). You need to prepare: 35 mm film strip (a series of six frames on a strip) 35 mm mount film (positive film for slide) Paper for photo printing.
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slides) according to your film, and press the button. Here we select Color negative film. Load the film strip or mount films on the Platen Glass. If Color negative film, B&W negative film, or Color positive film is selected, see Loading the Film Strip If Mount (for slides) is selected, see Loading the Mount Films...
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos from Printed Photos or Films > Loading the Films Contents Loading the Films You can use the Film Guide stored behind the Document Cover to load the films. Loading the Film Strip Loading the Mount Films Removing the Films Film strip Mount films...
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos from Printed Photos or Films > Loading the Films > Loading the Film Strip Contents Loading the Film Strip Mount the film strip in the Film Guide stored behind the Document Cover, and then load it on the Platen Glass.
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TURN OVER THE FILM STRIP (with the correct image facing down) so that THE IMAGES WILL BE UPSIDE DOWN, and insert the edges of the film strip into the slots of the Film Strip Frame. The film order must be FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. Note The film strip with up to six frames can be mounted in the Film Strip Frame.
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Note Depending on your film, the borderlines between frames may not be aligned with the white line marks of the Film Holder when you insert the leading edge of the film strip into the slots of the Film Strip Frame. In this case, give priority to aligning the separation lines between frames with the white line marks.
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos from Printed Photos or Films > Loading the Films > Loading the Mount Films Contents Loading the Mount Films Load the Film Guide without the Film Strip Frame on the Platen Glass, and then mount the mount films in the Film Guide.
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Note The Film Strip Frame is not necessary for mounting the mount films. Be sure to remove the Film Strip Frame. Load the Film Guide to fit in the grooves on the right and left sides of the Platen Glass. Mount the mount films in the Film Guide.
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Note Up to four mount films can be mounted in the Film Guide. Page top...
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos from Printed Photos or Films > Loading the Films > Removing the Films Contents Removing the Films Remove the films from the Film Guide, and store the Film Guide onto the Document Cover again. Open the Document Cover to remove the Film Guide.
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Insert the protrusions of the FAU Protective Sheet into the slots of the Document Cover, and press both sides at top of the FAU Protective Sheet to fit it in. Important Once the photo printing from the film has been completed, be sure to store the removed Film Guide behind the FAU Protective Sheet and reattach the FAU Protective Sheet to the Document Cover.
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing Photos from Printed Photos or Films Contents > Using Various Functions Using Various Functions This section introduces a few of the useful functions in the Easy photo reprint menu and the Film print menu screen. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Printing Photos in Various Layouts...
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Scanning Contents Scanning You can forward scanned data to your computer, and edit or process them with the supplied software application. You can also save scanned data on a memory card or USB flash drive inserted into the machine.
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Advanced Guide from the computer, refer to the on-screen manual: Important Please note that Canon shall not be liable for any damage or loss of the data for any reason whatsoever, even within the warranty period of the machine. Note You can select Auto scan only when forwarding scanned data to the computer with the USB cable.
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If You Are Using Mac OS X v.10.3.9 You need to set MP Navigator EX as the starting software application in Image Capture under Applications of Mac OS X. Select Applications on the Go menu, and double-click the Image Capture icon. Click Options at lower left of the scanner window, select MP Navigator EX 3 in Application to launch when scanner button is pressed, then click OK.
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Make sure to load the original correctly according to the type of original that you have selected. Loading Originals Note Characters and lines written with a light colored pen or highlight pen may not be scanned properly. Press the Color or Black button to start scanning. MP Navigator EX will be started, the original will be scanned according to the settings specified with MP Navigator EX, and then the scanned data will be forwarded to the computer.
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Contents Scanning > Using Various Scan Functions Using Various Scan Functions You can forward the data scanned with the machine to a computer, and also save them on a USB flash drive or memory card inserted into the machine. For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Selecting a Device to Save the Scanned Data...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from Your Computer Contents Printing from Your Computer This section describes the procedure to print documents or photos with a computer. You can easily print photos taken with your digital camera by using Easy-PhotoPrint EX supplied with the machine.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from Your Computer > Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Contents 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 Note...
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(Print photos or albums, etc.). desktop and click 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 (Print photos or albums, etc.).
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Select the loaded paper. Make sure that your machine's name is selected in Printer. Make sure that Automatically Select is selected in Paper Source. Note Advanced For details on other settings for Paper Source, refer to the on-screen manual: Guide Select the size and type of the loaded paper in Paper Size and Media Type.
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After canceling the print job, blank sheets of paper may be ejected. 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.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from Your Computer > Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX) Contents > Using Various Functions of Easy- PhotoPrint 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...
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Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Note Easy-PhotoPrint Pro is a software plug-in for Canon Digital Photo Professional Ver. 2.1 or later, Adobe Photoshop CS4, CS3, CS2, CS and Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 and 7*. * Windows only.
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Color Correction While Viewing a Sample Pattern Produce Retro Flavor by Grayscale Photos Cool Tone Black/White (Default) Warm Tone Page top...
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from Your Computer Contents > Printing Documents (Windows) Printing Documents (Windows) This section describes the procedure to print a document of A4 size on plain paper. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Note Operations may vary depending on your software application.
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Specify the required print settings. 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.
After canceling the print job, blank sheets of paper may be ejected. To display the printer status monitor, click Canon XXX Printer (where " XXX " is your machine's name) on the taskbar. If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Printing from Your Computer > Printing Documents (Macintosh) Contents Printing Documents (Macintosh) This section describes the procedure to print a document of A4 size on plain paper. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Note Operations may vary depending on your software application.
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Select the page size of the loaded paper in Paper Size. Here we select A4. Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu. Select the media type of the loaded paper in Media Type. Here we select Plain Paper. Note If you select A4, B5, A5, or Letter-sized plain paper when Automatically Select is selected in Paper Source, the machine feeds the paper from the Cassette.
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Start printing. Click Print to start printing. Note 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. To temporarily stop a job in progress, click Hold.
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Specify the required print settings. Select Print on the File menu in your software application. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that your machine's name is selected in Printer. Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu. Select the media type of the loaded paper in Media Type. Here we select Plain Paper.
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Start printing. Click Print to start printing. Note 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. To temporarily stop a job in progress, click Hold.
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Other Usages Other Usages This section introduces the procedure to print the template forms such as notebook paper, etc., the setting items of the machine, and the function to print directly from a digital camera or mobile phone. This section also introduces useful software applications you can use with the machine.
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing the Template Forms such as Notebook Paper Contents Other Usages Printing the Template Forms such as Notebook Paper This section describes the procedure to select and print the template forms. You need to prepare: A4, B5, or Letter-sized plain paper.
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Note Printing the Various Template Forms For details on the available template forms, see Start printing. Confirm Page size and Duplex/simplex printing. To change the setting, use the Easy-Scroll Wheel (the button) to select the item to change, and OK button. press the Note You can only select A4, B5, or 8.5"x11"...
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Staff paper 1 Handwriting paper Weekly schedule Staff paper 10 staves Rows of three lines Vertical type Staff paper 2 Staff paper 12 staves Monthly schedule Calendar type Page top...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Printing Photos Directly from Your Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Contents Other Usages Printing Photos Directly from Your Digital Camera or Mobile Phone Printing Photos from a PictBridge Compliant Device 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.
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You can easily print image data with wireless infrared communication from your mobile phone. If the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-30 is connected to the machine, you can print image data with wireless communication from Bluetooth compatible mobile phones or computers. For details on the operation, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide Page top...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > > Machine Settings Contents Other Usages Machine Settings This section describes the items you can set or change in Device settings of the Settings menu. For Advanced Guide details on setting or changing, refer to the on-screen manual: Plain paper feed settings Selects the paper source (Rear Tray or Cassette) in which you load plain paper.
Advanced settings Date display Selects the format of date that is printed or displayed on the screen. Read/write attribute Selects whether to use the Card Slot of the machine as the memory card drive of a computer. Power save setting Selects the length of wait time until the machine enters the Power save mode.
To start Solution Menu from the Start menu, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Solution Menu, then Solution Menu. To start Solution Menu from the menu bar, select the Go menu, Applications, Canon Utilities, Solution Menu, then double-click Solution Menu.
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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.
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For details on printing web pages, click (Help) to view the online help. Note Installing 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 .
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals Contents Loading Paper / Originals This section describes types of paper or originals you can load, how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette, and how to load originals to copy or scan. Loading Paper Paper Source to Load Paper Loading Paper in the Cassette...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper Contents Loading Paper Paper Source to Load Paper Loading Paper in the Cassette Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Cannot Use Paper Source to Load Paper The machine has two paper sources to feed paper;...
Media Types You Can Use Note Advice for printing on plain paper We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use You can use general copy paper.
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Slide the Paper Guide (A) to align with the mark of page size. The Paper Guide (A) will stop when it aligns with the corresponding mark of page size. Note There may be a little space between the Paper Guide (A) and the paper stack. Slide the Paper Guide (B) on the left to align completely with the side of the paper stack.
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Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver. Printing Documents (Macintosh) Printing Documents (Windows) Page top...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Paper > Loading Paper in the Rear Tray Contents Loading Paper in the Rear Tray You can load photo paper or envelopes in the Rear Tray. Loading Photo Paper Important If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4"...
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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. Note Do not load sheets of paper higher than the Load Limit Mark (D). Note After loading paper When using the machine to copy or print without a computer, select the size and type of the...
Changing the Settings in "Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card / USB Flash Drive" or Changing the Settings in "Making Copies". 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. Printing Documents (Windows) Printing Documents (Macintosh) Loading Envelopes...
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in "Loading Photo Paper" of "Loading Paper in the Rear Tray". Load paper. 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.
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Printing For details on the printer driver settings, see Printing Documents (Windows) Documents (Macintosh) Page top...
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.
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For information on the page sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase. Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number.
8.50 x 11.69 inches / 215.9 x 297.0 mm (Cassette) Paper Weight 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 g/m (except for Canon genuine paper) Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Canon genuine paper), as it could jam in the machine. Notes on Storing Paper...
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Take out only the necessary number of paper from the package, just before printing. To avoid curling, when you do not print, put unused paper back into the package and keep it on a level surface. And also, store it avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. Notes on Paper for Full-page Borderless Printing You cannot use A5, B5, and Legal-sized paper, and envelopes for full-page borderless printing.
Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 g/m Paper that is too thick (weighing more than 28 lb / 105 g/m , except for Canon genuine paper) Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals Contents Loading Originals Loading Originals How to Load Originals for Each Function Originals You Can Load This section describes the procedure to load originals on the Platen Glass. You may have to load the original in a different position depending on the function you selected in Copy, Easy photo reprint, or Scan.
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals Contents > How to Load Originals for Each Function How to Load Originals for Each Function Load originals to make copy Select in the Scan menu - USB flash drive or Memory card to scan originals - PC to scan magazine, newspaper, or text document Select the Photo index sheet menu to scan the Photo Index Sheet...
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Load the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN in an appropriate way according to the number of originals. Load only one original Load the original at least 0.4 inches / 10 mm away from the edges of the Platen Glass. Load two or more originals Place two or more originals at least 0.4 inches / 10 mm away from the edges of the Platen Glass and at least 0.4 inches / 10 mm apart from each other.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Loading Paper / Originals > Loading Originals > Originals You Can Load Contents Originals You Can Load You can copy or scan the following originals. Text document, magazine, or newspaper Types of originals: Printed photo, postcard, business card, or DVD/CD Film (positive/negative 35 mm film strip and 35 mm mount film) Max.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance Contents Routine Maintenance This section describes the procedure to replace ink tanks when they run out of ink, to clean the machine when the print result is faint, or to take an action when paper does not feed properly. Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing Procedure Checking the Ink Status...
Important Handling ink To maintain optimal print quality, we recommend the use of specified Canon brand ink tanks. Refilling the ink is not recommended. If you remove an ink tank, replace it immediately. Do not leave the machine with ink tanks removed.
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Caution Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the Print Head Holder until it stops completely. Important Do not place any object on the Document Cover. It will fall into the Rear Tray when the Document Cover is opened and cause the machine to malfunction.
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when replacing two or more ink tanks. Checking the Ink Status For details on ink lamp flashing speed, see Prepare the new ink tank. Take a new ink tank out of its package, pull the orange tape ( ) in the direction of the arrow to peel it off, then remove the film ( Important Make sure that the film is completely removed from the air hole (C).
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Do not touch the open ink port once the protective cap is removed, as this may prevent the ink from being ejected properly. Install the new ink tank. Insert the front end of ink tank into the Print Head at a slant. Make sure that the position of the ink tank matches the label.
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the Print Head. If printed ruled lines are misaligned or the print head position is misaligned, adjust the print head position. Aligning the Print Head The machine may make noise during operation. Page top...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Replacing an Ink Tank > Checking the Ink Status Contents Checking the Ink Status You can check the ink status on the LCD or with the ink lamps. With the LCD on the Machine Make sure that the power is turned on, and press the button.
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..Repeats The ink tank is installed in the wrong position or it is empty. Make sure that the ink tank is installed in the correct position as indicated by the label on the Print Head Holder. If the position is correct but the lamp flashes, there has been an error and the machine cannot print.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance Contents > 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 pint head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedure below to print the nozzle check pattern, check the print head nozzle condition, then clean the Print Head.
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Note You can also perform the maintenance operations from your computer. Advanced Guide For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Page top...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Printing the Nozzle Check Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper Note If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Examining the Nozzle Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the Print Head if necessary. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (1) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (2).
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The cleaning is not required. Select All A and press the button. Confirm the message and press the button. The screen will return to the Maintenance screen. Note Press the HOME button to exit the Settings menu and display the HOME screen. For (B) (lines are missing or horizontal white streaks are present) in (1) or (2) , or in both (1) The cleaning is required.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Cleaning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 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.
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Note Press the HOME button to exit the Settings menu and display the HOME screen. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the Print Head twice, clean the Print Head deeply. Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Page top...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > > Cleaning the Print Head Contents When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 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.
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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern. See step 1 in If a particular color is not printed properly, replace the ink tank of that color. Replacing an Ink Tank If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the Print Head deeply again after 24 hours. If the problem is still not resolved, the Print Head may be damaged.
The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue. If you run out of the supplied paper (Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101) or the specified Canon genuine paper is not immediately available or obtainable, you can use plain paper and align the Print Head manually.
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The confirmation screen will appear. Select Yes, and press the button. The print head alignment pattern will be printed and the print head position will be adjusted automatically. This takes about 7 minutes. Note Press the HOME button to exit the Settings menu and display the HOME screen. If the automatic adjustment of the print head position has failed, the error message "Auto head align has failed."...
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Contents 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.
message to load three or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the paper source you selected in (5) of step 3. button. Press the The machine starts cleaning. The cleaning will be completed after the paper is ejected. Note Press the HOME button to exit the Settings menu and display the HOME screen.
Advanced Guide Troubleshooting > Routine Maintenance > Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette Contents Cleaning the Pad in the Cassette If the Pad in the Cassette is smeared with paper powder or dirt, two or more sheets of paper may be ejected.
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...
Advanced Guide 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.
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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.
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Is the inside of the machine smeared with ink? After printing large quantities of paper or performing borderless printing, the area where papers go through may get smeared with ink. Clean the inside of your machine with the Bottom Plate Cleaning.
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Tip!: Do not use or transport the machine vertically or slanted! If the machine is used or transported vertically or slanted, the machine may become damaged or ink may leak from the machine. Be sure not to use or transport the machine vertically or slanted. Tip!: Do not place any object on the Document Cover! Do not place any object on the Document Cover.
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If you press the button to turn off the power, the machine caps the Print Head (nozzles) automatically to prevent from drying. If you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet or turn off the extender cable connector before the Power lamp is turned off, the Print Head will not be capped properly and this will cause drying or clogging.
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MC-4315-V1.00 Basic Guide Printing Printing Scanning Printing from a Computer Printing with the Bundled Application Software Copying What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX? Printing Photos Troubleshooting Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX How to Use This Manual Selecting a Photo Printing This Manual Selecting the Paper Printing Printing on DVD/CDs Creating an Album...
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Adding Text to Photos Saving Setting Holidays Setting Calendar Display Opening Saved Files What Is Easy-PhotoPrint Pro? Printing Beautiful Photos Printing with ICC Profiles (Adobe RGB, sRGB) Printing with Canon's Unique Color Tones Let's Start Printing with Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Starting Easy-PhotoPrint Pro...
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Selecting a Photo Selecting the Paper and Layout Printing Adjust the Colors of Photo Printing Photos in Grayscale Adjusting the Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns Adjusting Brightness/Contrast Adjusting Brightness/Contrast Using Sample Patterns Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Settings Printing Borderless Photos Printing an Index Printing Contact Sheets Printing Advanced Information...
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Smoothing Jagged Outlines Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration Reducing Photo Noise 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...
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Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet Using Useful Printing Functions Printing USB Flash Drive Photos in Various Layouts Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) Print all photos Photo index print...
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Scanning Scanning Scanning Images Scanning Images Before Scanning Placing Documents Placing Film Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Setting Items Deleting Scanned Data on USB Flash Drive/Memory Card...
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MP Navigator EX Screens Navigation Mode Screen Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab View & Use Images on your Computer Tab Custom Scan with One-click Tab Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Film Screen (Scan/Import Window) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Film) Save Dialog Box Save as PDF file Dialog Box PDF Settings Dialog Box...
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Adjusting Cropping Frames Resolution File Formats Color Matching Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Screens Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Menu and Setting Screen Other Scanning Methods Scanning with WIA Driver Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Copying Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine...
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Special Copy Settings for Special Copy Copying onto Both Sides of the Paper (Two-Sided Copy) Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (2-on-1 Copy) Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (4-on- 1 Copy) Copying without Borders (Borderless Copy) Repeating an Image on a Page (Image Repeat) Copying Thick Originals Such as Books (Frame Erase)
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Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver Paper Jams Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing In Other Cases Message Appears on the Computer Screen...
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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."...
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...
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Advanced Guide > > Operating the Contents Pane How to Use This Manual 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.
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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. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Printing This Manual How to Use 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.
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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. 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.
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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. Registering Documents to My Manual ." For details about My Manual, see " 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.
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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.
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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. Click The search pane is displayed to the left of the on-screen manual.
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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. [Documents Containing Perfect Match] Documents containing the entire search character string (including spaces) exactly as entered (perfect match) [Documents Containing All Keywords]...
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Advanced Guide > > Registering Documents to My Manual How to Use This 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. Display the document Display the document to be added to My Manual.
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Display My Manual When you double-click (or select and press Enter key) 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 key).
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Advanced Guide > > Symbols Used in This Document How to Use This Manual 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.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and /or other countries. Photo Rag is a trademark of Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.,U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc. Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation. Exif Print This machine supports Exif Print.
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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 a DVD/CD Printing Calendars Printing Stickers Printing Layout Correcting and Enhancing Photos Questions and Answers Photo Print Settings Other Settings...
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Important Easy-PhotoPrint EX does not support Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows NT4. Easy-PhotoPrint EX can only be used with Canon inkjet printers. It does not support some printers, including Canon compact printers (SELPHY CP series). If a printer that supports Easy-PhotoPrint EX is not installed, you cannot print items you create.
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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.3.2 or later Important Easy-PhotoPrint EX is subject to the following restrictions when started from Digital Photo...
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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.
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> Printing Photos > Starting Printing with the Bundled Application Software Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo 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.
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(Delete Imported Image). To delete all images from the selected image area, click (Delete All Imported Images). To print two or more copies of an image, click (Up arrow) until the number of copies you want is reached. To reduce the number of copies shown in the box, click (Down arrow).
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper Selecting the Paper Click Select Paper. The Select Paper screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Paper Source Paper Size...
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Reducing Photo Noise See Help for details on the Select Paper screen. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Photos > Printing Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing 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.
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To display the Preferences dialog box, click (Settings) or select Preferences... from the File menu. When Fine Art is selected for Paper Size, a 1.38 inch (35 mm) margin is automatically left at the top and bottom of the paper. It is recommended that you check the print range with the image shown in Preview before printing.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album Printing with the Bundled Application Software Creating an Album Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create your own personalized photo album. Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting a Photo Editing Printing...
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Creating an Album > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Album from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Cover...
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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).
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. 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).
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To delete all images from the selected image area, click (Delete All Imported Images). Note See Help for details on the Select Images screen. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Editing Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit your album if necessary. Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos...
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C4: Back cover Saving Note See Help for details on the Edit screen. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Creating an Album > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing a DVD/CD Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing a DVD/CD Start Easy-PhotoPrint EX and select DVD/CD Label in Menu to start CD-LabelPrint. CD-LabelPrint allows you to print DVD/CD labels easily. For details on how to use CD-LabelPrint, install CD-LabelPrint and refer to the application's manual as follows.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Calendars Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create your own calendar using your favorite photos. Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting a Photo Editing Printing...
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> Printing Calendars > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Calendar from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Start from...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. 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).
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Editing Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit the calendar if necessary. Changing Layout Changing Background Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Calendars > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Stickers You can print your favorite photos on compatible sticker sheets. Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting a Photo Editing Printing Try This...
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> Printing Stickers > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Stickers from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Print date...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. 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).
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Editing Printing with the Bundled Application Software Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit the stickers if necessary. Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos Printing Dates on Photos Adding Text to Photos...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Stickers > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Layout You can add text to your favorite photos and print them in a variety of layouts. Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting a Photo Editing Printing...
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> Printing Layout > Starting Printing with the Bundled Application Software Easy-PhotoPrint EX Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint EX > Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX starts and Menu appears. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Click Layout Print from Menu. The Page Setup screen appears. Set the following items in the General Settings section: Paper Size Orientation Print date...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Click Select Images. The Select Images screen appears. 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).
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Editing Printing with the Bundled Application Software Editing Click Edit. The Edit screen appears. Edit the layout if necessary. Changing Layout Adding Photos Swapping Positions of Photos Replacing Photos Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos Cropping Photos Printing Dates on Photos...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Layout > Printing Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Click Print Settings. The Print Settings screen appears. Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Media Type Copies...
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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.
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.
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Note If only one image is selected, the thumbnail does not appear below Preview. Make sure that Auto is selected. Click Auto Photo Fix, then click OK. The entire photo is corrected automatically and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Click (Compare) to display the images before and after the correction side by side so that...
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.
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Auto Correction Make sure that Auto is selected. Click Red-Eye Correction. Click OK. Red eyes are corrected and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. 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...
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Red eye is corrected and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note Click Undo to undo the preceding correction operation. 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.
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.
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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). Drag to select the area you want to correct, then click OK that appears over the image.
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. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images).
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Click Face Sharpener. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Face Sharpener. 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.
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The facial area in and around the selected area is sharpened and the (Correction/ Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note You can also drag to rotate the selected area. Click Undo to undo the preceding correction operation. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images.
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.
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Click Digital Face Smoothing. Note Effect levels can be changed using the slider below Digital Face Smoothing. Click OK. Skin is enhanced beautifully and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note (Compare) to display the images before and after the enhancement side by side so Click that you can compare and check the result.
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Skin in and around the selected area is enhanced beautifully and the (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image. Note You can also drag to rotate the selected area. Click Undo to undo the preceding enhancement operation. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images.
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. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images).
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Note Move the cursor over the image. The shape of the cursor changes to (Cross). 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 (Correction/Enhancement) mark appears on the upper left of the image.
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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. Select photos in the Select Images screen, then click (Correct/Enhance Images).
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Sharpness Blur Show-through Removal Note Click Defaults to reset all adjustments. 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.
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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.
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(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.
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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). For Photo Print, you can apply suitable corrections based on Exif information automatically by selecting Enable Auto Photo Fix in Color correction for printing on the Advanced tab of the Preferences dialog box and selecting the Prioritize Exif Info checkbox.
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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.
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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.
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Exit Click to close the Correct/Enhance Images window. Page top...
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"...
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.
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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.
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.
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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"...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings Printing with the Bundled Application Software Photo Print Settings Printing on a DVD/CD Printing Photos in Grayscale 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)
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing on a DVD/CD Printing on a DVD/CD You can print on a DVD/CD using Photo Print. Select CD-R for Paper Size in the Select Paper screen, then select a layout and enter the title. If you want to edit the details, return to Menu and select DVD/CD Label and edit/print using CD- LabelPrint.
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Select a layout you want to use. Enter the title(s) and specify the details of the layout in Advanced. Note Items that can be set may vary depending on the selected layout. Click Print. Set a DVD/CD and print according to the message. Printing starts from the top of the image displayed in Preview.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Printing Photos in Grayscale Printing Photos in Grayscale Select the Grayscale Photo checkbox in the Select Paper screen to print photos in grayscale. Important Vivid Photo is not available when the Grayscale Photo checkbox is selected.
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Note When the Grayscale Photo checkbox is selected, preview images appear in grayscale in the Layout/ Print screen. However, they appear in color in the Correct/Enhance Images window. In the Adjust Grayscale window, you can adjust the black color tone of grayscale photos. To display the Adjust Grayscale window , select the Grayscale Photo checkbox in the Select Paper screen and click (Adjust Grayscale) in the Layout/Print screen.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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.
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The cropping effect applies only to the print result. The original image will not be cropped. See Help for details on the Crop window. Page top...
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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.
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To display the Preferences dialog box, click (Settings) or select Preferences... from the File menu. Page top...
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Photo Print Settings > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Opening Saved Files Opening Saved Files You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. 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.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Other Settings Printing with the Bundled Application Software 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...
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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. (Change Layout). Select the page you want to change the layout of in the Edit screen, then click Select the layout you want to use in the Change Layout dialog box and click OK.
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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. Layout Print Important If the new layout has a different number of frames per page from the current layout, the following will...
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...
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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.
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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).
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.
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).
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 (Edit Image) or double-click the image.
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 (Edit Image) or double-click the image.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > > Framing Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings 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 (Edit Image) or double-click the image.
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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.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > > Printing Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings 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 (Edit Image) or double-click the image.
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.
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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. Page top...
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.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > > Saving Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings 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.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > > Setting Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Holidays Setting Holidays You can add holidays to your calendar. Click Set Holidays... in the Page Setup screen of Calendar, or click (Setup Period/Holiday) in the Edit screen and click Set Holidays...
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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. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > > Setting Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings 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.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > > Opening Printing with the Bundled Application Software Other Settings Saved Files Opening Saved Files You can open files created with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. 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.
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See the following sections for details on the editing procedures. Editing Album Editing Calendar Editing Stickers Layout Print Editing 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.
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Easy-PhotoPrint Pro as it does not appear in Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements's menu. In that case, follow these steps to install the Photoshop Plug-In. 1. From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint Pro > Photoshop Plug-In Installer. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
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Supported Data Formats One color (8 or 16 bits) per pixel RGB data formats supported by Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements One color (8 or 16 bits) per pixel RGB data formats supported by Digital Photo Professional General Note The color tone of the image displayed on the display (monitor) is different from the print result.
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Easy-PhotoPrint Pro allows you to print images captured in Adobe RGB or sRGB mode, in colors that are close to their original colors by using ICC profiles. You can also print sRGB images with Canon's unique color tones (Canon Digital Photo Color).
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What is Canon Digital Photo Color? Canon Digital Photo Color is Canon's unique image processing technology. This technology allows you to print images in popular, beautiful color tones by producing high contrast with sharp, three- dimensional feel while reproducing the genuine colors of the original image.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing Beautiful Photos Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing with ICC Profiles (Adobe RGB, sRGB) Printing with ICC Profiles (Adobe RGB, sRGB) By specifying an ICC profile, you can print an image captured in Adobe RGB or sRGB mode by utilizing its original color space, or print in colors that are close to those corrected with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements or Digital Photo Professional.
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Relative Colorimetric: Converts the image to the printer color space in a way that the source colors within the color gamut of the target space are reproduced to the nearest level. Select this when you want to print in colors that are close to the original image. Perceptual: Reproduces the image focusing on the use of popular color tones.
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Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing with Canon's Unique Color Tones Printing with Canon's Unique Color Tones You can print sRGB images using Canon Digital Photo Color. Note Canon Digital Photo Color is Canon's unique image processing technology.
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Click OK. Click Print. The Print dialog box appears. Click OK. Note You can also change the color balance, brightness and contrast of the image. Adjusting the Color Balance Adjusting Brightness/Contrast Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Let's Start Printing with Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Let's Start Printing with Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Steps Starting Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Selecting a Photo Selecting the Paper and Layout Printing Adjust the Colors of Photo Printing Photos in Grayscale Adjusting the Color Balance...
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Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, follow these steps to install the Photoshop Plug-In. 1. Exit Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements. 2. From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > Easy-PhotoPrint Pro > Photoshop Plug-In Installer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
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Starting from Digital Photo Professional From the File menu of Digital Photo Professional, select Plug-in printing > Print with Easy-PhotoPrint Pro. Easy-PhotoPrint Pro starts. Important Easy-PhotoPrint Pro cannot be started when no image is displayed in Digital Photo Professional. Note The images displayed in Digital Photo Professional appear in Easy-PhotoPrint Pro.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Let's Start Printing with Printing with the Bundled Application Software Easy-PhotoPrint Pro > Selecting a Photo Selecting a Photo Check that the photo you want to print is displayed in the bottom right area of the screen.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Let's Start Printing with Printing with the Bundled Application Software Easy-PhotoPrint Pro > Selecting the Paper and Layout Selecting the Paper and Layout Set the following items according to the printer and paper to be used: Printer Paper Size Media Type...
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Important When Plain Paper is selected for Media Type and Bordered (full) is selected for Layout, the print result may be soft. In that case, change Media Type or Layout and print again. Note The layouts may vary depending on the printer, paper size, and media type. Note For borderless photos and index prints, you can make advanced settings such as the amount of extension and the arrangement of images.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Let's Start Printing with Printing with the Bundled Application Software Easy-PhotoPrint Pro > Printing Printing Click Print. The Print dialog box appears. Note You can change the printing order by clicking (Specify Print Order) in the Print Preview window.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Adjust the Colors of Printing with the Bundled Application Software Photo Adjust the Colors of Photo Printing Photos in Grayscale Adjusting the Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns Adjusting Brightness/Contrast Adjusting Brightness/Contrast Using Sample Patterns Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Adjust the Colors of Photo > Printing Photos in Grayscale Printing Photos in Grayscale You can print color photos in grayscale photos. Important You may not be able to print with this setting depending on the printer type. Check that the photo you want to print is displayed in the bottom right area of the screen.
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Note You can adjust the black color tone in the Color Adjustment dialog box. To display the Color Adjustment dialog box, select the Grayscale Photo checkbox in the Printer Settings window and click Color Adjustment..See Help for details. Click Print. The Print dialog box appears.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Adjust the Colors of Photo > Adjusting the Color Balance Adjusting the Color Balance You can adjust the color balance of an image. Check that the photo you want to print is displayed in the bottom right area of the screen.
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Important If the print result after adjusting the color balance is different from the preview image, print a color pattern and adjust the colors based on the pattern. Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns The color balance adjustment applies to all images to print. Note Move the slider to the right to increase and left to reduce intensity.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Adjust the Colors of Photo > Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns You can print a pattern of an image and adjust the color balance of the image based on the pattern. Check that the photo you want to print is displayed in the bottom right area of the screen.
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The Pattern Print window appears. Select Color for Pattern Print, then select the color direction in which you want to adjust. Note Select Print in ALL Directions to print a pattern of the image adjusted in the following six directions. (The image with the current color balance values is printed in the center.) Use the pattern to determine the color direction in which you want to adjust the color balance.
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B (lower) direction Blue M (lower right) direction Magenta Select a specific direction such as Print in Direction R to print a pattern of the image adjusted in the selected direction. (The image with the current color balance values is printed at the bottom left.) For example, select Print in Direction R to print a more detailed pattern of the portion in the R direction of the pattern for all directions (the portion outlined in red in the figure below).
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Adjust the Colors of Photo > Adjusting Brightness/Contrast Adjusting Brightness/Contrast You can adjust the brightness and contrast of an image. Check that the photo you want to print is displayed in the bottom right area of the screen.
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Important If the print result after adjusting the brightness and contrast is different from the preview image, print a color pattern and adjust the colors based on the pattern. Adjusting Brightness/Contrast Using Sample Patterns The brightness/contrast adjustment applies to all images to print. Note For Brightness, move the slider to the right to brighten and left to darken the image.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Printing with the Bundled Application Software Adjust the Colors of Photo > Adjusting Brightness/Contrast Using Sample Patterns Adjusting Brightness/Contrast Using Sample Patterns You can print a pattern of an image and adjust the brightness/contrast of the image based on the pattern. Check that the photo you want to print is displayed in the bottom right area of the screen.
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The Pattern Print window appears. Select Brightness/Contrast for Pattern Print. Select Paper Size and Pattern Size. Note You can crop the image before printing the pattern. Move the white frame in Preview to change the cropping area. Click Preview... to display the print preview in a different window in which you can check the settings before printing.
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The source image is printed in the center. Brightness increases from bottom to top. Contrast increases from left to right. Click OK. Select the image with the desired brightness/contrast from the printed pattern and enter the values indicated below the image into Brightness and Contrast. Click OK.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Printing with the Bundled Application Software Settings Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Settings Printing Borderless Photos Printing an Index Printing Contact Sheets Printing Advanced Information Cropping Photos Printing with Adjusted Print Size Saving Print Settings Page top...
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Borderless Photos Settings Printing Borderless Photos You can print borderless photos by selecting a borderless layout from Layout in the Printer Settings window.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing an Index Settings Printing an Index You can print an index of selected photos. An index print shows the thumbnails of the photos in one page.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Contact Sheets Settings Printing Contact Sheets You can print an index of photos with a design that looks like negative film strips. To print a contact sheet, select Contact Sheet for Layout in the Printer Settings window.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Printing Advanced Information Settings Printing Advanced Information Select the Print advanced info checkbox in the Printer Settings window to print the photo with photo information or color correction information side by side.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Cropping Photos Settings Cropping Photos Cropping a photo is the act of removing the unnecessary portions of the photo by selecting the necessary portions.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Printing with the Bundled Application Software Settings > Printing with Adjusted Print Size Printing with Adjusted Print Size Click (Specify Print Size) in the Print Preview window to adjust the print size and amount of margin before printing.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > > Easy-PhotoPrint Pro Printing with the Bundled Application Software > Saving Print Settings Settings Saving Print Settings You can save frequently used combinations of paper size, media type, color adjustment, etc. as custom profiles.
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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...
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...
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: Open the printer driver setup window Select a frequently used profile...
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Click Save... to register the specified settings. For instructions on registering settings, see " Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile ." Page top...
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. When the page size and orientation set for Page Size and Orientation on the Page Setup tab are same as those set with the application, you do not need to select them on the Page Setup tab.
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:...
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Uncheck this check box to print all pages with the same page number together. 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.
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: Open the printer driver setup window Specify the side to be stapled...
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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 can be specified).
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.
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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. 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.
Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Fit- Various Printing Methods to-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: Open the printer driver setup window...
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Complete the setup Click OK. When you execute print, the document will be enlarged or reduced to fit to the page size. Page top...
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: Open the printer driver setup window Set scaled printing Select Scaled from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab.
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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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Note Click the deleted pages to display them again. Right-click the settings preview to select Print all pages or Delete all pages. 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.
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.
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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.
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. Performing Automatic Duplex Printing You can perform the duplex printing without having to turn over the paper.
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Use normal-size printing Print without reducing the page. Use reduced printing Reduce the page slightly during printing. Specify the side to be stapled The machine analyzes the Orientation and Page Layout settings, and automatically selects the best Staple Side. When you want to change the setting, select another value from the list. Set the margin width If necessary, click Specify Margin...
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Select Normal-size (or Fit-to-Page, Scaled or Page Layout) from the Page Layout list. Specify the side to be stapled The machine analyzes the Orientation and Page Layout settings, and automatically selects the best Staple Side. When you want to change the setting, select another value from the list. Set the margin width If necessary, click Specify Margin...
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.
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The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of the Page Setup tab. 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.
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function of booklet printing. Related Topics Registering a Stamp Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background Page top...
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.
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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..
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Click Define Stamp... The Stamp Settings dialog box opens. Configure the stamp while viewing the preview window 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.
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.
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Select the image data to be registered to the background Click Select File..Select the target bitmap file (.bmp), and then click Open. 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.
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Complete the setup Click OK. The Stamp/Background dialog box opens again. The registered title appears in the Background list. Deleting an Unnecessary Background Click Select Background... in the Stamp/Background dialog box The Background Settings dialog box opens. Select the background to be deleted Select the title of the background you want to delete from the Backgrounds list on the Save settings tab, and then click Delete.
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.
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To hide the guide messages, check the Do not show this message again. check box. To show the guide again, click the View Printer Status... button on the Maintenance tab, and start the Canon IJ Status Monitor. Then click Envelope Printing from Display Guide Message of the Option menu, and change the setting to on.
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > > Various Printing Methods Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose Switching the Paper Source to Match the Purpose In this machine, there are two paper sources, a rear tray and a cassette. You can facilitate printing by selecting a paper source setting that matches your print conditions or purpose.
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the paper source when paper runs out in one paper source. Important Continuous Autofeed is unavailable when paper other than Plain Paper is selected for Media Type. Since the printer feeds paper from the paper source that was being used the last time Continuous Autofeed was selected and printing ended, load the same paper in both the rear tray and the cassette.
Set the preview Check the Preview before printing check box on the Main tab. Complete the setup Click OK. The Canon IJ Preview will start and the print result will be displayed before printing. Related Topic Canon IJ Preview Page top...
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.
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Set the custom paper size Specify Units, and enter the Width and Height of the paper to be used. Then click OK. Complete the setup Click OK on the Page Setup tab. When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified paper size. Page top...
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 Adjusting Tone Specifying Color Correction...
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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.
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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.
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.
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During Grayscale Printing, gray ink or color inks may be used as well as black ink. Related Topic Adjusting Tone Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data > Adjusting Tone Adjusting Tone When printing black and white photos, you can produce the cooling effects of cool colors and the warming effects of warm colors.
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You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50. After adjusting the tones, click OK. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the color document is converted to grayscale data with adjusted tones. It allows you to print the color document in monochrome.
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. This method is suitable for printing sRGB data.
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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. You can print by using the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the image data effectively.
Describes the procedure for printing sRGB data by using the color correction function of the printer driver. To print using Canon Digital Photo Color The printer prints data with color tints that most people prefer, reproducing colors of the original image data and producing three-dimensional effects and high, sharp contrasts.
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. When printing from an application software that can identify ICC profiles and allows you to specify them, use a printing ICC profile in the application software, and select settings for color management.
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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. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the printer driver adjusts the colors when printing the data. Related Topics Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Specifying Color Correction...
ICC profile and a printing ICC profile in the image data. Even if you print using a printing ICC profile that you created yourself or one for special Canon paper from your application software, be sure to select color management items from your application software.
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Click Matching tab, and select None for Color Correction. 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. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab.
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Select the print quality Select High, Standard, or Fast that matches your purpose for Print Quality. Select the manual color adjustment Select Manual for Color/Intensity, and click Set..Manual Color Adjustment dialog box opens. Select color correction Click Matching tab, and select ICM for Color Correction. Select the input profile Select an Input Profile that matches the color space of the image data.
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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. Select the rendering intent Select the coloring adjustment method in Rendering Intent.
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.
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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.
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.
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Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the data is printed at the specified brightness. Related Topics Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast Page top...
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.
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Important Adjust the slider gradually. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image data is printed with the adjusted intensity. Related Topics Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness...
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.
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Important Adjust the slider gradually. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. When you execute print, the image is printed with the adjusted contrast. Related Topics Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Page top...
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...
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Printing an Envelope Switching the Paper Source to Match the Overview of the Printer Driver Purpose Canon IJ Printer Driver Displaying the Print Results before Printing How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size) Maintenance Tab...
> 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.
> 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.
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. Features...
View Printer Status... on the Maintenance tab. window When Errors Occur The Canon IJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed if an error occurs (e.g., if the printer runs out of paper or if the ink is low). In such cases, take the appropriate action as described.
> 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.
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper Copying Printing from a Memory Card Printing from a USB Flash Drive Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper Page top...
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing Lined Paper or Graph Paper > Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper You can print a template form such as lined paper, graph paper, or check list, etc. on A4, B5, or Letter- sized plain paper.
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Graph paper 1: Graph 5 mm Graph paper 2: Graph 3 mm Checklist You can print a notepad with checkboxes. Staff paper You can print staff paper with 10 or 12 staves. Staff paper 1: Staff paper 10 staves Staff paper 2: Staff paper 12 staves Handwriting paper You can print handwriting paper.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying Copying Making Copies Using Useful Copy Functions Page top...
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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 Setting Items Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Changing Intensity Setting Displaying the Preview Screen Using Useful Copy Functions Make sure that the machine is turned on.
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Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white copying. The machine starts copying. Remove the original on the Platen Glass after copying is complete. Important Do not open the Document Cover or remove the original from the Platen Glass until copying is complete.
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Making Copies > Setting Items Setting Items Select Copy on the HOME screen, then press the button to display the Copy screen. Note Page size and media type settings are saved in each mode. The settings of the page size, media type, etc.
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Making Copies > Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Reducing or Enlarging a Copy You can select from the following reduction/enlargement methods according to your purpose. Fit-to-page The machine automatically reduces or enlarges the image to fit the page size.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Making Copies > Changing Intensity Setting Changing Intensity Setting Turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel clockwise to increase intensity or counterclockwise to decrease it. You can also use the button to perform settings.
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Making Copies > Displaying the Preview Screen Displaying the Preview Screen When you press the right Function button while Preview is displayed on the screen, you can preview an image of the printout on the preview screen.
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > Using Useful Copy Functions Using Useful Copy Functions Special Copy Choose the copy method according to your purpose. Note Refer to Settings for Special Copy for how to select the copy method. Two-sided copy You can copy two original pages onto the both sides of a single sheet of paper.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Using Useful Copy Functions Settings for Special Copy Settings for Special Copy Make sure that the machine is turned on. Select Copy on the HOME screen, then press the OK button. Load paper.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Using Useful Copy Functions Copying onto Both Sides of the Paper (Two-Sided Copy) Copying onto Both Sides of the Paper (Two-Sided Copy) You can copy two original pages onto the both sides of a single sheet of paper. (A) Long-side stapling (B) Short-side stapling Settings for Special Copy...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Using Useful Copy Functions Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (2-on-1 Copy) Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (2-on-1 Copy) You can copy two original pages (A) (B) onto a single sheet of paper (C) by reducing each image.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Using Useful Copy Functions Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (4-on-1 Copy) Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page (4-on-1 Copy) You can copy four original pages onto a single sheet of paper by reducing each image.
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. Settings for Special Copy Borderless copy, then press the button.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Using Useful Copy Functions Repeating an Image on a Page (Image Repeat) Repeating an Image on a Page (Image Repeat) You can copy an image multiple times onto a single page. You can set the machine to automatically select the number of times it repeats the image, or you can specify the number.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Using Useful Copy Functions Copying Thick Originals Such as Books (Frame Erase) Copying Thick Originals Such as Books (Frame Erase) When copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black margins around the image and gutter shadows.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Using Useful Copy Functions Copying a Specified Area (Trimming) Copying a Specified Area (Trimming) You can clip (trim) a necessary part of the original to copy. Settings for Special Copy Select Trimming, then specify the top left and bottom right of the trimming...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Copying > > Using Useful Copy Functions Copying Images with Erasing a Part (Masking) Copying Images with Erasing a Part (Masking) You can erase (mask) a specified part of the original to copy. Settings for Special Copy Masking, then specify the top left and bottom right of the masking area Select...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card Printing from a Memory Card Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card Using Useful Printing Functions Using Useful Display Functions Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer Page top...
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card For the basic procedure to print from a memory card, refer to Printing from a Memory Card Setting Items Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Printing > Setting Items Photographs Saved on a Memory Card Setting Items Print Settings Confirmation Screen In the Memory card mode, select the photo to print using the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the button, specify the number of copies using the + or - button, press the button, then the screen is displayed.
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button Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the button to select the setting item, then press the to display the screen for the selected item. Date setting Activates/deactivates to print the shooting date on a photo. File no. setting Activates/deactivates to print the file number on a photo. Note It is not possible to print both the shooting date and the file number when Layout print is selected as a print function in the memory card mode.
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Note As a default, Auto photo fix ON is applied when photos on a memory card are printed. When Auto photo fix ON is applied, you can specify only (1) Red-Eye correction below. If the print result with Auto photo fix ON selected is not satisfactory, select Manual correction, then specify each advanced setting item below.
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Vivid photo Makes green and blue more lively. Photo optimizer pro Automatically optimizes brightness and tone of a photo. Noise reduction Reduces the noise on blue areas like the sky as well as on black areas. Face brightener Brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light. Image optimizer Corrects and smoothes the jagged contours for printing.
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Printing > Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet Photographs Saved on a Memory Card Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet Photo Index Sheet is an A4 or Letter-sized plain paper on which thumbnail images of photos saved on a memory card or a USB flash drive are printed.
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Select Photo index sheet on the HOME screen, then press the button. Make sure that Index sheet print is selected, then press the button. Insert a memory card or a USB flash drive following the instruction on the LCD. Important You cannot insert both the memory card and the USB flash drive at the same time.
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Select the page size and other printing formats. B. Select "Date"/"Auto Photo Fix OFF" as necessary. C. Fill in this circle to print a copy of all photographs. * If you fill in this circle, any other circles you filled in for the number of copies to print for each photograph will be disregarded, and one copy each of all photographs will be printed.
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button. When placing the Photo Index Sheet, place the front side down, align the upper left corner of it with the alignment mark as shown in the figure below, then close the Document Cover. The Photo Index Sheet is scanned and the specified photos will be printed. Remove the Photo Index Sheet on the Platen Glass after printing is complete.
You can paste photos of your choice in the specified layout. Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) Sticker print You can print your favorite photo with a frame on Canon Photo Stickers. Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) DPOF print If you have specified Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings on your digital camera, you can print photos according to these settings.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Make sure that the machine is turned on.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) You can paste photos of your choice in the specified layout.
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> Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) You can print your favorite photo with a frame on Canon Photo Stickers. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive * The procedure below is applied both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a USB flash drive.
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Print all photos Print all photos You can print all photos saved on the memory card/USB flash drive. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive * The procedure below is applied both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Photo index print Photo index print You can print an index of all the photos saved on a memory card/USB flash drive. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive * The procedure below is applied both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > DPOF print DPOF print If you have specified Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings on your digital camera, you can print photos according to these settings.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Captured info print Captured info print You can print shooting information (Exif info) on the margin of the index of photos or selected individual photos.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Printing ID Photo-ID photo size print Printing ID Photo-ID photo size print You can print photos on a memory card/USB flash drive in a specified size such as an ID photo. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive * The procedure below is applied both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Creating a Calendar-Calendar print Creating a Calendar-Calendar print You can create an original calendar using your favorite photos and a calendar. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive * The procedure below is applied both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a...
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Display Functions Using Useful Display Functions Changing the Display When you press the left Function button when Change display is displayed on the screen, you can change the way photos are displayed.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful > Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) Display Functions Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) You can edit images displayed on the LCD by cropping them. * This function is available both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a USB flash drive.
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OK button. Select when Edit is displayed on the screen, select Cancel trimming, then press the Displayed images only or All images, then press the OK button. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Display Functions > Searching for Photos with the Shooting Date (Search) Searching for Photos with the Shooting Date (Search) When there are a lot of photos saved on the memory card/USB flash drive, you can choose to display and print only photos shot on the specified date or within the specified range of dates.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer Setting Up the Card Slot as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer The Card Slot of the machine can also be used as the memory card drive of the computer.
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the screen, confirm that the Access lamp is not flashing and remove the memory card. Over a network, the removal operation is not needed. Mount drive icon into the Trash. On a Macintosh, drag the Page top...
Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive Printing from a USB Flash Drive Printing Photographs Saved on a USB Flash Drive Using Useful Printing Functions Using Useful Display Functions Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Printing Photographs Saved on a USB Flash Drive Printing Photographs Saved on a USB Flash Drive For the basic procedure to print from a USB flash drive, refer to Printing from a Memory Card Setting Items Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Printing Photographs Saved on a USB Flash Drive > Setting Items Setting Items Print Settings Confirmation Screen In the Memory card mode, select the photo to print using the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the button, specify the number of copies using the + or - button, press the button, then the screen is displayed.
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button Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the button to select the setting item, then press the to display the screen for the selected item. Date setting Activates/deactivates to print the shooting date on a photo. File no. setting Activates/deactivates to print the file number on a photo. Note It is not possible to print both the shooting date and the file number when Layout print is selected as a print function in the memory card mode.
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Note As a default, Auto photo fix ON is applied when photos on a USB flash drive are printed. When Auto photo fix ON is applied, you can specify only (1) Red-Eye correction below. If the print result with Auto photo fix ON selected is not satisfactory, select Manual correction, then specify each advanced setting item below.
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Vivid photo Makes green and blue more lively. Photo optimizer pro Automatically optimizes brightness and tone of a photo. Noise reduction Reduces the noise on blue areas like the sky as well as on black areas. Face brightener Brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light. Image optimizer Corrects and smoothes the jagged contours for printing.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Printing > Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet Photographs Saved on a Memory Card Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet Photo Index Sheet is an A4 or Letter-sized plain paper on which thumbnail images of photos saved on a memory card or a USB flash drive are printed.
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Select Photo index sheet on the HOME screen, then press the button. Make sure that Index sheet print is selected, then press the button. Insert a memory card or a USB flash drive following the instruction on the LCD. Important You cannot insert both the memory card and the USB flash drive at the same time.
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Select the page size and other printing formats. B. Select "Date"/"Auto Photo Fix OFF" as necessary. C. Fill in this circle to print a copy of all photographs. * If you fill in this circle, any other circles you filled in for the number of copies to print for each photograph will be disregarded, and one copy each of all photographs will be printed.
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button. When placing the Photo Index Sheet, place the front side down, align the upper left corner of it with the alignment mark as shown in the figure below, then close the Document Cover. The Photo Index Sheet is scanned and the specified photos will be printed. Remove the Photo Index Sheet on the Platen Glass after printing is complete.
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You can paste photos of your choice in the specified layout. Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) Sticker print You can print your favorite photo with a frame on Canon Photo Stickers. Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) DPOF print If you have specified Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings on your digital camera, you can print photos according to these settings.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a USB Flash Drive > Using Useful Printing Functions > Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive Make sure that the machine is turned on.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) Printing Several Photos on a Single Sheet of Paper (Layout Print) You can paste photos of your choice in the specified layout.
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> Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) You can print your favorite photo with a frame on Canon Photo Stickers. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive * The procedure below is applied both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a USB flash drive.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Print all photos Print all photos You can print all photos saved on the memory card/USB flash drive. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive * The procedure below is applied both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Photo index print Photo index print You can print an index of all the photos saved on a memory card/USB flash drive. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive * The procedure below is applied both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > DPOF print DPOF print If you have specified Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings on your digital camera, you can print photos according to these settings.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Captured info print Captured info print You can print shooting information (Exif info) on the margin of the index of photos or selected individual photos.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Printing ID Photo-ID photo size print Printing ID Photo-ID photo size print You can print photos on a memory card/USB flash drive in a specified size such as an ID photo. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive * The procedure below is applied both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Printing Functions > Creating a Calendar-Calendar print Creating a Calendar-Calendar print You can create an original calendar using your favorite photos and a calendar. Settings for Printing a Photo on a Memory Card Settings for Printing a Photo on a USB Flash Drive * The procedure below is applied both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Display Functions Using Useful Display Functions Changing the Display When you press the left Function button when Change display is displayed on the screen, you can change the way photos are displayed.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful > Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) Display Functions Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) You can edit images displayed on the LCD by cropping them. * This function is available both for printing photos on a memory card and for printing photos on a USB flash drive.
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OK button. Select when Edit is displayed on the screen, select Cancel trimming, then press the Displayed images only or All images, then press the OK button. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Printing from a Memory Card > Using Useful Display Functions > Searching for Photos with the Shooting Date (Search) Searching for Photos with the Shooting Date (Search) When there are a lot of photos saved on the memory card/USB flash drive, you can choose to display and print only photos shot on the specified date or within the specified range of dates.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film Printing from Printed Photo or Film Using Useful Printing Functions Using Useful Display Functions Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film > Printing from Printed Photo or Film Printing from Printed Photo or Film For the basic procedure for printing from a printed photo or film, refer to the Printing Photos from Printed Photos or Films Setting Items...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film > Printing from Printed Photo or Film > Setting Items Setting Items Print Settings Confirmation Screen In the Film print mode or the Easy photo reprint mode, select the photo to print using the Easy- Scroll Wheel or the button, specify the number of copies using the + or - button, press the button, then the screen is displayed.
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backlight brighter to print. It also analyzes a scene such as scenery, night scene, person, etc. and corrects each scene with the most suitable color, brightness, or contrasts automatically to print. Note If the print result with Auto photo fix ON selected is not satisfactory, select Manual correction, then specify each advanced setting item below.
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Settings for Printing a Scanned Film for how to select the copy method. Sticker print You can print your favorite photo on Canon Photo Stickers to create your own stickers. Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) Print all photos You can print all scanned photos.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film > Using Useful Printing Functions > Settings for Printing a Scanned Photo Settings for Printing a Scanned Photo Make sure that the machine is turned on. Select Easy photo reprint on the HOME screen, then press the OK button.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film > Using Useful Printing Functions > Settings for Printing a Scanned Film Settings for Printing a Scanned Film Make sure that the machine is turned on. Select Film print on the HOME screen, then press the button.
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> Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print) You can create your own stickers from a scanned photo, film, or slide using Canon Photo Stickers. Settings for Printing a Scanned Photo Settings for Printing a Scanned Film Sticker print, then press the button.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film > Using Useful Printing Functions > Printing All Photos (Print All Photos) Printing All Photos (Print All Photos) You can print all scanned photos, film, or slide. Settings for Printing a Scanned Photo Settings for Printing a Scanned Film Print all photos, then press the...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film > Using Useful Display Functions Using Useful Display Functions Changing the Display When you press the left Function button when Change display is displayed on the screen, you can change the way photos are displayed.
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button to finalize your selection of cropping area. Press the The area to be cropped is specified, and the original photo is displayed. Note The cropping area is displayed only for photos which have been cropped. To change the cropped area once it has been set, press the right Function button again when Edit is displayed on the screen, select Trimming, then press the OK button.
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Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Forwarding Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning with Other Application Software Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Screens Other Scanning Methods Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning Images Scanning Scanning Images Scanning Images Before Scanning Placing Documents Placing Film Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning Images > Scanning Images Scanning Scanning Images You can scan images from the machine to a computer without printing them and save them in popular image data, such as JPEG, TIFF, bitmaps, or PDF. You can also save scanned images in a PDF or JPEG data format on the memory card or USB flash drive.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning Images Scanning > 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? If you save the data to PC, refer to for details.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning Images > Placing Documents Scanning 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.
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Important The portion within 1 mm inwards from the Important alignment mark cannot be scanned. Large documents (such as A4 size photos) 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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning Images > Placing Film Scanning Placing Film Preparation Remove the Film Guide from the FAU (Film Adapter Unit) Protective Sheet. Open the Document Cover and remove the FAU Protective Sheet. Remove the Film Guide from the back of the FAU Protective Sheet. Important Film scanning is not available when the FAU Protective Sheet is attached to the Document Cover.
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With the film facing down (the side on which images appear correctly) so that the images will be upside down, Note insert its left corners under the tabs on The Film Strip Frame is not used when the Film Strip Frame. loading mounted slides.
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Note Gently close the Document Cover. Depending on the film in use, the spaces between frames may not align with the white lines on the Film Holder when the film corners are inserted under the tabs on the Film Strip Frame. In that case, prioritize the alignment of the spaces between frames with the white lines.
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Advanced Guide > > Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of Scanning the Machine Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of Scanning the Machine > Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine You can save scanned data on the USB flash drive or memory card using the Operation Panel.
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Specify the necessary settings, then press the OK button. Setting Items Load the original on the Platen Glass following the instruction on the LCD. Note Refer to Loading Paper / Originals for how to load the original on the Platen Glass. Press the Color button for color scanning, or the Black button for black &...
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the Direct Print Port. Removing the USB Flash Drive Make sure that the machine is not writing data to the USB flash drive. Check if the writing operation is complete on the LCD. Important Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the power while the machine is operating. Note If you use the USB flash drive with the access lamp, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB flash drive to check if the writing operation is complete on the...
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Advanced Guide > > Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of Scanning the Machine > Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Setting Items Setting Items Scan setting screen Perform settings in saving scanned data on the USB flash drive or memory card.
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if you want to accentuate the outline of the scanned data. Descreen* A printout consists of minute dots to make characters or graphs. Interfering with each dot may result in uneven shades or a striped pattern. Select Descreen ON if you notice any uneven shades or a striped pattern on the scanned image.
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Advanced Guide > > Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of Scanning the Machine > Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Deleting Scanned Data on USB Flash Drive/Memory Card Deleting Scanned Data on USB Flash Drive/Memory Card You can delete scanned data on the USB flash drive or memory card using the Operation Panel.
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Advanced Guide > > Forwarding Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Scanning Forwarding Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Forwarding Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Appendix: Various Scan Settings Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > > Forwarding Scanning Forwarding Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Forwarding Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine You can forward scanned data to PC using the Operation Panel of the machine.
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Select Scan on the HOME screen, then press the button. The screen for selecting to which you forward the data is displayed. Select PC, then press the button. Use the button to select the PC to forward the scanned data, then press the button.
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Open with application The original is scanned and displayed on the registered application software. Note Options for scan operations can be specified in MP Navigator EX. For details, refer to Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navigator EX Press the Color or Black button.
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ScanGear enables you to scan originals with advanced settings such as the resolution. Scanning with Advanced Settings Using ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Note You can use a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) compliant application software and the Control Panel (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) to scan originals with this machine.
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Advanced Guide > > Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Appendix: Scanning Various Scan Settings Appendix: Various Scan Settings Enabling network scanning Network 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...
Advanced Guide > > Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Appendix: Scanning Various Scan Settings > Network Scan Settings Network Scan Settings You can connect the machine to a network to share it among multiple computers or scan images into a specified computer.
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If Canon IJ Network Scan Utility is running, its icon appears in the notification area of the taskbar. If Canon IJ Network Scan Utility is not running, from the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon IJ Network Utilities > Canon IJ Network Scan Utility > Canon IJ Network Scan Utility to start it.
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When multiple scanners are connected via a network, you can select up to three scanners. See " " for details on Canon IJ Network Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Menu and Setting Screen Scan Utility. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Saving Scanned Data to PC Using the Operation Panel of the Machine > Appendix: Scanning > Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navigator EX Various Scan Settings Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using MP Navigator EX MP Navigator EX enables you to specify the response resulting from pressing a button for scanning on the Operation Panel of the machine.
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Note See the section below for details. Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save) Scanner Button Settings Tab (Attach to E-mail) Scanner Button Settings Tab (Open with Application) Click OK. The operation will be performed according to the settings when you press the Color Start or Black Start button on the machine.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning 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...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanning Scanner Software)? What Is MP Navigator EX (Supplied Scanner Software)? MP Navigator EX is an application that enables you to easily scan photos, documents and film. It is suitable even for beginners.
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Scan/Import Window Use the Scan/Import window to scan photos, documents and film, or import images saved on memory cards. View & Use Window Use the View & Use window to select what you want to do with the scanned images. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > 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. from the Platen Scanning Photos and Documents Scanning Film Scanning Film...
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 Click...
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The One-click Mode screen appears. 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. Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > > Scanning Photos Scanning Let's Try Scanning and Documents Scanning Photos and Documents Scan photos and documents placed on the Platen. Start MP Navigator EX and open the Navigation Mode screen. Starting MP Navigator EX Point to Scan/Import and click Photos/Documents (Platen).
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Scan Settings dialog box. Select Text(OCR) to extract the text in the image and convert to editable text data using MP Navigator EX. This setting is not available when the Compress scanned images when transferring checkbox is selected on the General tab of the Preferences dialog box. Color scanning is not available for Text(OCR).
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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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > > Scanning Film Scanning Let's Try Scanning Scanning Film This machine supports 35 mm positive and negative film strips (standard state of developed film, with six frames in each strip) as well as 35 mm mounted positive slides (one frame per mounted slide). Up to six film strip frames or four mounted slide frames can be scanned continuously.
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Important Film may not be scanned correctly when Film Type in the Scan Settings dialog box is set to Auto. In that case, select the type of film in Film Type and scan again. Note To scan black and white film, it is recommended that you select Black and White Negative Film or Black and White Positive Film for Film Type in the Scan Settings dialog box.
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When scanning is completed, the Scan Complete dialog box opens. Select Scan or Exit. Select Scan to scan the next film, or select Exit to end. The scanned images appear in the Thumbnail window. Edit the scanned images as required. Use Edit Tools to rotate images, select a part of an image, etc.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > > Scanning Scanning Let's Try 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.
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Click Specify..Select Auto Detect (Multiple Documents) for Document Size. When setting is completed, click OK. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Click Scan.
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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. Edit the scanned images as required.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > > Scanning Images Scanning Let's Try Scanning 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.
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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) Click Scan.
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The Stitch-assist window opens. Place the left half of the document face-down on the Platen. Click Scan. The left half of the document is scanned and appears in the Stitch-assist window. Place the right half of the document face-down on the Platen. Click Scan.
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(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.
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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. Save the scanned images. Saving Saving as PDF Files Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Scanning 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. Place the document on the Platen.
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Click the corresponding icon. Custom Scan with One-click Tab One-click Mode Screen Select Document Type according to the document to be scanned. Set the document size and scanning resolution as required. Start scanning. Scanning starts. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions Scanning 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 Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically Correcting/enhancing images manually Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Scanning Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically Correcting/Enhancing Images Automatically MP Navigator EX will analyze and correct/enhance scanned images automatically. 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.
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Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. Make sure that Auto is selected. 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.
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Click OK. The entire image is corrected/enhanced automatically and (Correct/Enhance) appears on the upper left of the thumbnail and preview image. Note Click Reset Selected Image to undo the correction/enhancement. Select the Apply to all images checkbox to correct/enhance all selected images. Click Save Selected Image or Save All Corrected Images.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Scanning Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually Correcting/Enhancing Images Manually You can correct/enhance scanned images manually. 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.
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Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. Click Manual, then click Correct/Enhance. Click Face Brightener, Face Sharpener, Digital Face Smoothing or Blemish Remover.
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The portion in and around the selected area is corrected/enhanced and (Correct/Enhance) appears on the upper left of the thumbnail and preview image. 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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Scanning Adjusting Images Adjusting Images You can make fine adjustments to the overall brightness, contrast, etc. of images. 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.
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Note If you selected only one image in the View & Use window, the thumbnail list does not appear and only the preview image appears. Click Manual, then click Adjust. Move the slider of the item you want to adjust and set the effect level. When you move a slider, (Correct/Enhance) appears on the upper left of the thumbnail and preview image.
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The file format of adjusted images is JPEG/Exif. Click Exit. Important The adjustments will be lost if you exit before saving adjusted images. Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Scanning 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.
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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.
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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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Useful MP Navigator EX Functions > Scanning 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.
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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.
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Categories. The Edit Custom Categories dialog box opens. Click Add to List. The Add Category dialog box opens. Enter Category name and click OK. Note You can create up to 20 custom categories. Up to 50 single-byte characters can be used for a category name. Double-click a created category to open the Change Category Name dialog box in which you can change the category name.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX Scanning 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 scanned images to computer Saving Saving scanned image as PDF Files...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning Saving Saving Save images scanned with MP Navigator EX to a computer. Select the checkboxes of the images you want to save, then click Save. In the Save dialog box, specify the save settings.
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Windows 2000: MP Navigator EX folder in My Pictures folder 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. Creating/Editing PDF Files Printing Documents Printing Photos...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning Saving as PDF Files Saving as PDF Files Save images scanned with MP Navigator EX as PDF files. Select the checkboxes of the images you want to save, then click Save as PDF file. In the Save as PDF file dialog box, specify the save settings.
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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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning 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 &...
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Note If a password-protected PDF file is selected, you will be prompted to enter the password. Opening/Editing Password-protected PDF Files 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.
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For PDF files, you can only select those created with MP Navigator EX. You cannot select PDF files created with other applications. PDF files edited in other applications cannot be selected as well. Click Open PDF file on the list. The application associated with the .pdf file extension by the operating system starts.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning Printing Documents Printing Documents You can print multiple scanned images at one time, print at specific quality, etc. using MP Navigator EX. Scan documents into MP Navigator EX and save them, then open the View &...
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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. Click Print. Printing starts. Note When printing a multiple-page PDF file via Print Document, printing may take time depending on your computer.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning 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.
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Click Print Photo on the list. Specify print settings as required. In the displayed dialog box, specify paper size, print count, etc. Print Photo Dialog Box 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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning 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...
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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). Click OK. Files are saved according to the settings, and the e-mail software program starts. Specify the recipient, enter the subject and message, then send e-mail.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning Editing Files Editing Files You can edit images or convert them to text using MP Navigator EX or an application that accompanies the machine.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning 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.
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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. 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.
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Document Open Password Permissions Password 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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Utilizing Images in MP Navigator EX > Scanning 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. Important You can open, edit or print only PDF files whose passwords were set with MP Navigator EX.
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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 In the View &...
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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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning MP Navigator EX Screens Learn about the screens and functions of MP Navigator EX. Scan/Import Documents or Images Tab Photos/Documents (Platen) Screen (Scan/Import Window) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Save Dialog Box Save as PDF file Dialog Box...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scanning 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 Scan/Import You can scan photos and documents, or import images saved on memory cards.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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.
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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. Related Topic Opening Images Saved on a Computer Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Custom Scanning 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.
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For further procedures, refer to the application's manual. Custom Scan documents and open them in a specified application. Document type is automatically detected. When you click this icon, the Custom dialog box opens and you can specify the scan/save and application settings.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Photos/ Scanning 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).
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Scanning text documents: Color Document, Black and White Document or Text(OCR) Scanning magazines: Magazine(Color) Important You cannot select Document Type if the Use the scanner driver checkbox is selected. Specify... Specify the document size, resolution, and other advanced scan settings. Scan Settings Dialog Box (Photos/Documents) Important Specify...
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Opens this guide. Edit Tools (Select All) Selects all images in the Thumbnail window. (Cancel All) 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.
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(Cancel All) Cancels the selection of all images in the Selected Images area. (Cancel Selection) Cancels the selection of the target image (outlined in orange) in the Selected Images area. Selected Images Area Images selected in the Thumbnail window are displayed. Related Topic Scanning Photos and Documents Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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.
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Note 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.
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- 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...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Film Scanning Screen (Scan/Import Window) Film Screen (Scan/Import Window) Point to Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen and click Film, or click Film in the Scan/Import window to open the Film screen (Scan/Import window).
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Scan Settings Dialog Box (Film) 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.
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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.
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Images selected in the Thumbnail window are displayed. Related Topic Scanning Film Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > Scan Settings Dialog Box (Film) Scan Settings Dialog Box (Film) 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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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.
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selected on the General tab of the Preferences dialog box. 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. A subfolder with a name such as "2009_01_01" (Year_Month_Date) will be created.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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.
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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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > PDF Scanning 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.
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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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Memory Scanning Card Screen (Scan/Import Window) Memory Card Screen (Scan/Import Window) Point to Scan/Import in the Navigation Mode screen and click Memory Card, or click Memory Card in the Scan/Import window to open the Memory Card screen (Scan/Import window).
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Import Imports the selected images and open them in the View & Use window. View & Use Window Jump to Main Menu Jumps to the Main Menu. Toolbar Preferences The Preferences dialog box opens. In the Preferences dialog box, you can make advanced settings to MP Navigator EX functions.
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Related Topic Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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 &...
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Create/ Scanning 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.
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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.
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(Full-screen) Enlarges/reduces the image to display it fully in Preview. (Thumbnail Mode) Switches to Thumbnail Mode. Thumbnails of files are displayed. Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Scanning 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.
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Note Auto Duplex is displayed when Page Layout is Normal-size Printing or Scaled Printing, and available when Media Type is Plain Paper. Staple Side Select a stapling side from the list. Note Staple Side is available when Auto Duplex On is set. Specify Margin...
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Select this checkbox to display the print result before printing. Defaults Restores the default settings. Print Start printing with the specified settings. 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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Print Scanning 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.
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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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Send via Scanning 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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 You can adjust the effect level using the slider.
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(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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > One-click Scanning 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.
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Note For further procedures, refer to the application's manual. (Switch Mode) 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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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.
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and scan. - Postcards and business cards 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.
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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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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.
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Note 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.
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(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. Images cannot be added to password-protected PDF files. You cannot select JPEG/Exif when Color Mode is Black and White.
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When you save an image with the Save the JPEG/Exif file in AdobeRGB checkbox selected, an underscore is added to the beginning of the file name. (Example: _Image0001.jpg) Open the save dialog box after scanning the image (Input Exif information) Select this to open the Save dialog box after scanning the images and specify the save settings such as destination folder, file name and Exif information.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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.
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select the type of film and scan again. To scan correctly, select a document type that matches the document to be scanned. When opened from the Scanner Button Settings tab in the Preferences dialog box, the Document Type specified in the Scanner Button Settings tab is displayed and cannot be changed in this dialog box.
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Scanning takes longer than usual when you enable Descreen. Reduce Show-through Select this checkbox to sharpen text in a document or reduce show-through in newspapers. Note Select this checkbox when Document Type is text document and show-through is apparent in the scanned image.
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Select this checkbox to detect the orientation of the document from the scanned text and rotate the scanned image to the correct orientation. Select the language of the document to be scanned in Document Language. Important You cannot select this checkbox when Document Size is Stitch Assist. This function may not work properly depending on the document language.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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).
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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).
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Exif Scanning 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).
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > PDF Scanning 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.
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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.
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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...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > 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.
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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 "...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Mail Scanning 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.
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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.
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Mail Program Specify an e-mail software program. Note 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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Film Scanning Dialog Box Film Dialog Box Click Scan film & save on the Custom Scan with One-click tab or click Film in the One-click Mode screen to open the Film dialog box.
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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 Film dialog box will be disabled. Specify these settings in the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen. Specify...
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Note You cannot select this setting if the Use the scanner driver checkbox is selected. When you save an image with the Save the JPEG/Exif file in AdobeRGB checkbox selected, an underscore is added to the beginning of the file name. (Example: _Image0001.jpg) Open the save dialog box after scanning the image (Input Exif information) Select this to open the Save dialog box after scanning the images and specify the save settings such as destination folder, file name and Exif information.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > OCR Scanning 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.
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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...
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When scanning multiple documents, you can collect the extracted text into one file. General Tab Text displayed in Notepad (included with Windows) is for guidance only. Text in the image of the following types of documents may not be detected correctly. - Documents containing text with font size outside the range of 8 points to 40 points (at 300 dpi) - Slanted documents - Documents placed upside down or documents with text in the wrong orientation (rotated...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Custom Scanning 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.
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See " Placing Documents " for details on how to place documents. Note 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.
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Save as type Select a file type to save the scanned images. Select Auto, JPEG/Exif, TIFF or BMP. Auto is displayed and selected by default when Document Type is Auto Mode. Important When Document Type is Auto Mode and Save as type is Auto, the file format may differ depending on how you place the document.
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This function is available only when Save as type is JPEG/Exif and Document Type is not Auto Mode. This function is not available if the Adobe RGB profile is not installed. Note You cannot select this setting if the Use the scanner driver checkbox is selected. When you save an image with the Save the JPEG/Exif file in AdobeRGB checkbox selected, an underscore is added to the beginning of the file name.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > Scanning 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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens > General Scanning 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.
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- Black and White cannot be selected in the color mode settings for One-click Mode. - Remove gutter shadow is not available. - Save the JPEG/Exif file in AdobeRGB for One-click Mode is not available. - Available resolutions: 75 dpi / 150 dpi / 300 dpi / 600 dpi - Maximum number of documents that can be scanned at one time: 4 - A compression type (image quality) cannot be selected when saving scanned images in JPEG.
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written in languages that can be selected in the Document Language can be extracted to Notepad. Combine multiple text conversion results When scanning multiple documents, select the checkbox to collect the conversion results (text) into one file. This checkbox is selected by default. When the checkbox is selected, you can scan up to 99 pages at one time.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save) Scanner Button Settings Tab (Save) On the Scanner Button Settings tab, you can specify the following settings. This section describes the settings available when Select Event is Save to PC or Save as PDF file. You can specify how to respond when scanning using the Operation Panel of the machine with the scan mode set to Save to PC or Save as PDF file.
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specify the document type or size. - Documents other than photos, postcards, business cards, magazines, newspapers, text documents, CD/DVD and film - A4 size photos - Text documents smaller than 2L (5 inches x 7 inches) (127 mm x 178 mm), such as paperback pages with the spine cut off - Documents printed on thin white paper - Long narrow documents such as panoramic photos...
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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.
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checkbox is selected on the General tab of the Preferences dialog box. When Save as type is PDF(Multiple Pages) Make advanced settings for creating PDF files. See " PDF Settings Dialog Box " for details. Save in Displays the folder in which to save the scanned images. To change the folder, click Browse... to specify another one.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > Scanner Button Settings Tab (Attach to E-mail) Scanner Button Settings Tab (Attach to E-mail) On the Scanner Button Settings tab, you can specify the following settings. This section describes the settings available when Select Event is Attach to E-mail.
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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.) and align a corner of the document with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen. Note Document Size will not be displayed if Film is selected for Document Type in Event.
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Make advanced settings for creating PDF files. See " PDF Settings Dialog Box " for details. 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. 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...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > MP Navigator EX Screens Scanning > Scanner Button Settings Tab (Open with Application) Scanner Button Settings Tab (Open with Application) On the Scanner Button Settings tab, you can specify the following settings. This section describes the settings available when Select Event is Open with application.
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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.) and align a corner of the document with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the Platen. Note Document Size will not be displayed if Film is selected for Document Type in Event.
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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. A subfolder with a name such as "2009_01_01" (Year_Month_Date) will be created.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software Scanning > 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. Using images saved on a memory card Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card Using images saved on a computer...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Scanning Appendix: Opening Files Other than Scanned Images > Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card Importing Images Saved on a Memory Card You can import images (including PDF files created via scanning using the Operation Panel) saved on a memory card, and save them to a computer or print them using MP Navigator EX.
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Windows Vista: Select the Always do this for pictures checkbox and click MP Navigator EX Ver3.0. Windows XP: Select MP Navigator EX Ver3.0, then select the Always do the selected action. checkbox and click OK. The Memory Card screen of the Scan/Import window appears, and the images and PDF files saved on the memory card appear in the Thumbnail window.
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Note With network connection, the Map Network Drive dialog box may open when a memory card is inserted into the machine for the first time. Specify a drive letter to map. Select the checkboxes of the images and PDF files you want to import, then click Import.
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See the corresponding sections below for details on using the imported images and PDF files. Creating/Editing PDF Files Printing Documents Printing Photos Sending via E-mail Editing Files Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with the Bundled Application Software > Scanning 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.
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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. Creating/Editing PDF Files Printing Documents Printing Photos Sending via E-mail Editing Files Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning 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...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)? ScanGear (scanner driver) is software required for scanning documents and film. 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.
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Auto Scan Mode Use Auto Scan Mode to scan easily by simply placing the document on the Platen and clicking Scan. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning 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 brightness/color adjustments Scanning in Advanced Mode...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning 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.
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Starting MP Navigator EX Click the corresponding icon. The corresponding dialog box opens. 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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning > Scanning in Basic Mode ScanGear (Scanner Driver) 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 and how to scan color film.
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To scan magazines containing many color photos, select Magazine(Color). Click Preview. When Photo or Document is Previewed Preview image appears in the Preview area. Note Colors are adjusted based on the document type selected in Select Source. When Film is Previewed Preview image appears in the Preview area.
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Set Destination. Set Output Size. Output size options vary by the items selected in Destination. 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 Set Image corrections as required.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning 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.
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Note Settings are not retained when you switch between modes. Set Color Mode. Input Settings 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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning 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.
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Related Topic Auto Scan Mode Tab Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning > Scanning Film in Advanced Mode ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Scanning Film in Advanced Mode In Advanced Mode, you can specify the color mode, output resolution, image brightness, color tone, etc. when scanning.
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Note If mounted negative slides cannot be scanned correctly, adjust the cropping frames. Set Output Settings. Output Settings Note When the data size exceeds 1.8 GB, change the settings to reduce the size. Adjust the cropping frame (scan area), correct image and adjust colors as required. Adjusting Cropping Frames Image Settings Color Adjustment Buttons...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scanning 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).
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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. Set Destination. Set Output Size. Adjust the scan areas (cropping frames) and set Image corrections as required. Note You can correct each image separately.
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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. After previewing images, click (Thumbnail) on the Toolbar.
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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. Scan Tab Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > 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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning 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.) The Image Settings functions in Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver) allow you to enhance the outline of the subjects, reduce dust/scratches and correct faded colors when scanning images.
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Auto None Sharpening slightly out-of-focus images Set Unsharp Mask to ON. Reducing gradations and stripe patterns Set Descreen to ON. 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. Reducing dust and scratches Set Reduce Dust and Scratches to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of dust and scratches.
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Set Fading Correction to Low, Medium or High according to the degree of fading or colorcast. None Medium 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...
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Scanning film at high quality Click (Down arrow) of Exposure/Tone Settings and set High Quality to ON. Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with > Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern ScanGear (Scanner Driver) 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.
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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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning 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.
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Move (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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning 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.
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Note Only Grayscale will be displayed in Channel when Color Mode is Grayscale or Grayscale(16bit). 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...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with > Adjusting Histogram ScanGear (Scanner Driver) 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).
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(1) Bright area (2) Dark area (3) Whole image More data is distributed to the More data is distributed to the Data is widely distributed between the highlight side. shadow side. highlight and shadow. Adjusting Histograms (Using the Slider) Select a Channel, then move (Black-point Slider) or (White-point Slider) to specify the level to be set as the shadow or highlight.
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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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning 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).
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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.
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Edit custom curve You can drag specific points on the Tone Curve to freely adjust the brightness of the corresponding areas. Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with > Setting Threshold ScanGear (Scanner Driver) 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).
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens The following sections describe ScanGear's screens and functions, and how to use ScanGear (scanner driver). Basic Mode Tab Advanced Mode Tab Input Settings Output Settings Image Settings...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Scanning 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. Settings and Operation Buttons Toolbar Preview Area...
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To scan black and white film, scan from the Advanced Mode tab. Scanning Film in Advanced Mode When you select a document type, colors are adjusted based on the Unsharp Mask function or document type. If you select Magazine(Color), the Descreen function will be active. Display Preview Image Preview Performs a trial scan.
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In whole image view When no cropping frame is displayed, the entire Preview area will be scanned. When a cropping frame is displayed, the portion within the cropping frame will be scanned. Paper Size (L, A4, etc.) Select an output paper size. The portion within the cropping frame will be scanned at the size of the selected paper size.
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size. If an area is specified, only the portion in the cropping frame will be scanned. Adjusting Cropping Frames Image corrections Reduce Dust and Scratches Reduces dust and scratches when scanning film. Important This function is available only when film is scanned. Fading correction Corrects and scans photos and film that have faded with time or have a colorcast.
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When Select Source is other than film and in thumbnail view When Select Source is other than film and in whole image view When Select Source is film and in thumbnail view When Select Source is film and in whole image view (Thumbnail)/ (Whole image) Switches the view in the Preview area when document type is other than film.
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Selects the image in thumbnail view and the image will be outlined in blue. (Select All Cropping Frames) This button is available when there are two or more cropping frames. All cropping frames will be displayed in thick broken lines. The settings will be applied to all the cropping frames.
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When document type is other than film, items on the Platen are displayed as a single image. When document type is film, the whole film image is displayed. All portions in the cropping frames will be scanned. Whole image view (Full Platen) Whole film image view Note If frames are not detected (for example, only four frames out of six frames are displayed) due to...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Scanning 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.
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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.
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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 "...
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When Select Source is film and in whole image view (Thumbnail)/ (Whole Image) Switches the view in the Preview area when document type is Platen. Preview Area (Film Thumbnail)/ (Whole Film Image) Switches the view in the Preview area when document type is film. Preview Area (Clear) Click this button to delete the preview image.
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(Uncheck All Frames) This button is available when two or more frames are displayed. Deselects the checkbox of the image in thumbnail view. (Select All Frames) This button is available when two or more frames are displayed. Selects the image in thumbnail view and the image will be outlined in blue. (Display Film Cropping Frame) Displays the cropping frame according to the film selected in Film Size.
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- 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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Input Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens Settings Input Settings Input Settings allows you to set the following items: Select Source The type of document to be scanned is displayed. Platen is set by default. Paper Size Select the size of the document to be scanned.
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Color Mode Select how to scan the document. Color Select this mode to scan color documents or film, or to create color images. This mode renders the image in 256 levels (8 bit) of R(ed), G(reen), and B(lue). Color(48bit) Select this mode to scan color film. This mode renders the image in 65536 levels (16 bit) of R(ed), G(reen), and B(lue).
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Scanning 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).
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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.
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When the file size exceeds a certain size, the value appears in red. In that case, a warning 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. Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Scanning 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.
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Photo Select this to apply Image Adjustment to photos and film. Magazine 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.
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selected, images are scanned at an optical resolution of 4800 dpi then interpolated by the software to yield the specified resolution. Fading Correction Use this function to correct photos and film that have faded with time or have a colorcast. Colorcast is a phenomenon where a specific color affects the entire picture due to the weather or ambient strong colors.
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Important You can set Backlight Correction after preview. You can set this setting when Recommended is selected on the Color Settings tab of the Preferences dialog box. Backlight Correction may not be effective if the scan area is too small. Note Noise patterns may appear when Backlight Correction is applied.
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Note Cover the document with black cloth if white spots, streaks, or colored patterns appear in scan results due to ambient light entering between the document and the Platen. If the shadow is not corrected properly, adjust the cropping frame on the preview image. Adjusting Cropping Frames Exposure/Tone Settings (Film only) Manual Exposure...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Color Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens 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).
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(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...
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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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning 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.
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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 " "...
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Scanning 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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Scanning 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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Scanning 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.
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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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens > Scan 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.
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Set the option for scanning film into applications that do not open the ScanGear (scanner driver) screen. Set a Smaller Film Cropping Size Select this checkbox to display 95% (in width and height) of the area displayed for the standard film size.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Color Scanning ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens 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, Color(48bit), Grayscale or Grayscale(16bit).
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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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software Scanning > 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...
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Scanning 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.
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The cursor will change into (Crosshair arrow) when it is positioned within a cropping frame. Click 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) (Height) in Input Settings.
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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.
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Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Scanning 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.
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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.
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Scanning 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).
Advanced Guide > > Scanning with Other Application Software > > Scanning 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. Example: When sRGB is selected as the output profile (target) Input Profile (Source) Scanner...
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Advanced Guide > Scanning > Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Screens Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Screens Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Menu and Setting Screen Page top...
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Screen Canon IJ Network Scan Utility Menu and Setting Screen Set up Canon IJ Network Scan Utility to scan images into a computer over a network using the Operation Panel of the machine. After installation, Canon IJ Network Scan Utility appears in the notification area of the taskbar.
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You do not need to use this software when scanning via USB or from a computer. See " Uninstalling the Canon IJ Network Tool/Canon IJ Network Scan Utility " to delete it. You can scan via USB or from a computer even if it is not deleted.
Advanced Guide > Scanning > Other Scanning Methods Other Scanning Methods Scanning with WIA Driver Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only) Page top...
The following is an example of scanning using Windows Photo Gallery. Place the document on the Platen. Placing Documents In File, click Import from Camera or Scanner..., then double-click WIA Canon (model name). For network connection, double-click (model name) _MAC address from the list.
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Select a scanner type. Paper size This setting is not available for this machine. Color format Select how to scan the document. 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.
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Note To scan with the values previously set in Adjust the quality of the scanned picture, select Custom Settings. Click Adjust the quality of the scanned picture and set the preferences as required. Brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image.
You cannot scan film using the Control Panel. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. Click Printers and Other Hardware > Scanners and Cameras, then double-click WIA Canon (model name). The Scanner and Camera Wizard dialog box opens. Click Next.
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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.
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Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs Printing on DVD/CDs Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs Troubleshooting Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs Items to Prepare Cautions When Printing on DVD/CDs Attaching/Removing the CD-R Tray Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs Printing from DVD/CD Label Printing from a Memory Card Printing from a USB Flash Drive...
Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Items to Prepare Items to Prepare The following items are needed to print on DVD/CDs: CD-R Tray "G" is on the upper side. 8 cm CD-R Adapter Needed only when printing on 8 cm DVD/CDs.
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Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Cautions When Printing on DVD/CDs Cautions When Printing on DVD/CDs Be sure to use the CD-R Tray supplied with this machine. It has an "G" on the upper side. Do not print on DVD/CDs that are not compatible with ink-jet printing.
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Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Attaching/Removing the CD-R Tray Attaching/Removing the CD-R Tray The external appearance may differ depending on the machine you are using. Attaching the CD-R Tray Important Do not attach the CD-R Tray until the message asking you to load the DVD/CD is displayed.
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1. Align the protrusions on both edges of the 8 cm CD-R Adapter with indentations on the CD-R Tray. 2. Place the 8 cm disc on the CD-R Tray with the printing surface facing up. Attach the CD-R Tray to the machine. Note The CD-R Tray may be ejected after a specified period of time has elapsed.
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Removing the CD-R Tray Pull out the CD-R Tray. Close the Inner Cover. Important If the Inner Cover is opened, you cannot print on paper as it will not feed properly. Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed. Remove the DVD/CD from the CD-R Tray. Important Do not touch the printing surface when removing the disc from the CD-R Tray.
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8 cm DVD/CD: 1. Remove the 8 cm CD-R Adapter from the CD-R Tray. 2. Remove the 8 cm disc from the CD-R Tray. Important The CD-R Tray cannot be used if it becomes warped. Be sure to keep the CD-R Tray on a flat place.
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Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs The CD-R Tray (supplied) allows the printing of images on printable DVD/CDs. This section describes how to print scanned photos or images on printable DVD/CDs.
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Select Print settings, then press the OK button. Select DVD/CD print area adjust, then press the OK button. Use the button to select Right/left or Top/bottom and use the button to adjust the print area. You can adjust the printing area by 0.1 mm between -0.9 mm and +0.9 mm. OK button.
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Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Printing from DVD/CD Label Printing from DVD/CD Label Copy the label of an existing DVD/CD and print it on a printable DVD/CD. Important You cannot print on 8 cm DVD/CDs. Do not attach the CD-R Tray until the message asking you to load the DVD/CD is displayed.
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Press the Black button for black & white copying. To change print settings, press the Back button repeatedly until the screen for the setting item to change appears, then change the setting. Important Do not see the light source directly while copying is in progress. Set the printable DVD/CD.
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Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Printing from a Memory Card Printing from a Memory Card Print an image on a memory card onto a printable DVD/CD. Important You cannot print on 8 cm DVD/CDs. Do not attach the CD-R Tray until the message asking you to load the DVD/CD is displayed.
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Note Other options Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) Searching for Photos with the Shooting Date (Search) button. Check the print settings, then press the The message for preparation is displayed. Note To change print settings, press the Back button repeatedly until the screen for the setting item to change appears, then change the setting.
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Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Printing from a USB Flash Drive Printing from a USB Flash Drive Print an image on a USB flash drive onto a printable DVD/CD. Important You cannot print on 8 cm DVD/CDs.
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Note Other options Printing a Specified Area (Trimming) Searching for Photos with the Shooting Date (Search) button. Check the print settings, then press the The message for preparation is displayed. Note To change print settings, press the Back button repeatedly until the screen for the setting item to change appears, then change the setting.
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Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Printing from Printed Photo Printing from Printed Photo Print an image on a printed photo onto a printable DVD/CD. Important You cannot print on 8 cm DVD/CDs. Do not attach the CD-R Tray until the message asking you to load the DVD/CD is displayed.
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Back button, then repeat the procedure from step 7. Confirm the print image on the DVD/CD, then press the button. Note Other options "Printing a Specified Area (Trimming)" in Using Useful Display Functions Check the print settings, then press the button.
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Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Printing from Film (MP990 series) Printing from Film (MP990 series) Print an image on a film (35 mm negative/positive (strip/slide)) onto a printable DVD/CD. Important You cannot print on 8 cm DVD/CDs.
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Do not see the light source directly while scanning is in progress. Use the button to select the photo to print, then press the button. Note appears on the preview screen, the photos may be not scanned properly. Press the Back button, then repeat the procedure from step 8.
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Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Printing with CD-LabelPrint from the Computer Printing with CD-LabelPrint from the Computer CD-LabelPrint is bundled application software that allows you to edit and modify data before printing.
Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device This section describes how to print photos on DVD/CDs (printable discs) from a PictBridge compliant device.
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The Device settings screen is displayed. Select PictBridge print settings, then press the OK button. The PictBridge print settings screen is displayed. Select DVD/CD print setting, then press the OK button. The screen to change the print area is displayed. Use the button to select Outer circle or Inner circle and use the button to...
Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Printing on the Label Side of DVD/CDs > Printing Area Printing Area Printable DVD/CDs The printing area of both printable DVDs and CDs is the area excluding the 1 mm area from the internal and external diameters of the label.
Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD Message Appears on the Computer Screen Cannot Print on DVD/CDs Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device Page top...
Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > > An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD Troubleshooting An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD If an error message is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding action described below. Message Action Open the inner cover, place the CD-R...
For details on how to place the CD-R Tray, see Attaching/Removing the CD-R Tray Check 3: Unrecognizable DVD/CD may be placed. Canon recommends that you use DVD/CDs specially processed to be printed on by an inkjet printer. Check 4: Is the DVD/CD on the CD-R Tray already printed? If you place a DVD/CD on which has already been printed on the CD-R Tray, the CD-R Tray may be ejected.
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For details on how to place the CD-R Tray, see Attaching/Removing the CD-R Tray Check 2: Unrecognizable DVD/CD may be placed. Canon recommends that you use DVD/CDs specially processed to be printed on by an inkjet printer. Check 3: Is the DVD/CD on the CD-R Tray already printed? If you place a DVD/CD on which has already been printed on the CD-R Tray, the CD-R Tray may be ejected.
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For details on how to place the CD-R Tray, see Attaching/Removing the CD-R Tray Check 2: Unrecognizable DVD/CD may be placed. Canon recommends that you use DVD/CDs specially processed to be printed on by an inkjet printer. Check 3: Is the DVD/CD on the CD-R Tray already printed? If you place a DVD/CD on which has already been printed on the CD-R Tray, the CD-R Tray may be ejected.
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When printing is over, select the Detects a printable disc in the CD-R tray check box and click Send. Note If you left cleared Detects a printable disc in the CD-R tray check box and start printing another DVD/CD, printing may start without the DVD/CD loaded. Selecting the check box prevents the CD-R Tray from getting dirty.
Advanced Guide > Printing on DVD/CDs > > Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device Troubleshooting Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device The following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from a PictBridge compliant device and the countermeasures to clear them.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device Page top...
Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device About PictBridge Print Settings Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone connect to the machine using a USB cable recommended by the device's manufacturer, and print recorded images directly without using a computer.
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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 If your PictBridge compliant device does not have a setting menu, change the setting from the machine.
A4/Letter: 4-up Photo Stickers: 2-up, 4-up, 9-up, 16-up. *2 With a Canon brand PictBridge compliant device, selecting items with "i" mark allows you to print shooting info (Exif Data) in list format (20-up) or on the margins of the specified data (1-up). (May not be available with some Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.)
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Trimming Default (Off: No trimming), On (follow the camera's setting), Off Settings on the Machine You can change the PictBridge print settings from the PictBridge print settings screen. Set the print settings to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to print according to the settings on the machine.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device Printing via Infrared Communication Printing via Bluetooth Communication Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device You can print photographs from a mobile phone through infrared communication. Also, if the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-30 is connected to the machine, you can perform wireless printing from Bluetooth compatible mobile phones or computers.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device > Printing via Infrared Communication Printing via Infrared Communication You can print photos saved on your mobile phone via infrared communication. When printing through infrared communication, also refer to your mobile phone's instruction manual.
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will block data transmission. During receiving data, be careful not to interrupt infrared communication with the machine. If it is interrupted, send the data from the mobile phone again. Depending on your device, the print quality may be degraded due to the restriction on the infrared transfer capacity.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device > Printing via Bluetooth Communication Printing via Bluetooth Communication This section describes the procedure to print photos through Bluetooth communication from a mobile phone with the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-30.
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For the device name, select the default value Canon XXX-1 (where "XXX" is your machine's name). If you are required to input a passkey, input the default value "0000". You can change the device name of the machine, passkey, and so on from the Bluetooth settings screen.
Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device > Printing via Bluetooth Communication > Changing the Bluetooth Settings Changing the Bluetooth Settings As preparation for printing through Bluetooth communication, you can change the settings such as the device name and passkey from the Bluetooth settings screen.
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Advanced Guide > Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device or a Wireless Communication Device > Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device > Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone When printing from a mobile phone through Infrared communication or Bluetooth communication, select the page size, media type, layout, and borderless print setting on the Mobile phone print setting screen.
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Advanced Guide > Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning Your Machine Aligning the Print Head Manually Performing Maintenance from a Computer Page top...
Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine Cleaning Your Machine Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine Page top...
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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 so as not to scratch the surface.
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.
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), the FAU (Film Adapter Unit) Protective Sheet (white sheet) (B), and the FAU lamp (C) gently.
Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) This section explains how to clean the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly.
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(A) Load the paper after unfolding it. The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine. Check the folded part of the ejected paper. If it is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again. If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine may be stained.
Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Cleaning Your Machine > Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine If protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like. Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine.
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Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Aligning the Print Head Manually Aligning the Print Head Manually Manual Print Head Alignment Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Aligning the Print Head Manually > Manual Print Head Alignment Manual Print Head Alignment This section describes how to align the Print Head manually. If the results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, follow the procedure below to perform Manual Print Head Alignment to precisely align the Print Head.
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Check the printed patterns, and use the button to input the number of the pattern in column A that has the least noticeable vertical streaks. Note If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks.
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If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal white streaks. (C) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks (D) More noticeable horizontal white streaks Confirm the displayed message and press the button. The second pattern is printed.
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Repeat the same procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for columns I to Q, then press the button. Confirm the displayed message and press the button. The third pattern is printed. Important Do not open the Scanning Unit (Cover) while printing is in progress. Check the printed patterns, and use the button to input the number of the pattern in column a that has the least noticeable horizontal streaks.
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...
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 Open the...
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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.
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 Prepare the machine...
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.
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 Open the...
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.
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Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication About Bluetooth Communication Handling Precautions Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication Basic Procedure for Printing via Bluetooth Communication Bluetooth Settings Troubleshooting Specifications Page top...
Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Handling Precautions Handling Precautions Shipping the Product Page top...
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This product may not be used in countries or regions other than the country or region where it was purchased due to local laws and regulations. Please note that the use of this product in such countries or regions may lead to penalties and that Canon should not be liable for such punishment. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit Bluetooth Unit Attaching to and Removing from the Printer Page top...
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The Bluetooth Unit BU-30 (hereafter referred to as the Bluetooth unit) is an adaptor which can be used with a Canon IJ printer with Bluetooth interface. By attaching the Bluetooth unit to a Canon IJ printer with Bluetooth interface, wireless printing from a Bluetooth enabled device, such as a computer or mobile phone, is possible.
Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit > Attaching to and Removing from the Printer Attaching to and Removing from the Printer Attaching the Bluetooth Unit to the Printer Removing the Bluetooth Unit from the Printer Attaching the Bluetooth Unit to the Printer Attach the Bluetooth unit to the Direct Print Port (A) of the printer in accordance with the following procedure.
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Note When the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer, the Power lamp on the printer flashes twice. Removing the Bluetooth Unit from the Printer Remove the Bluetooth unit from the Direct Print Port of the printer in accordance with the following procedure.
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Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication Preparation Installing the MP Drivers Setting the Printer Registering the Printer Deleting the Printer Page top...
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Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication > Preparation Preparation In order to print via Bluetooth communication with Windows, the following system requirements must be satisfied. Computer A computer in which an internal Bluetooth module is installed or a computer to which an optional Bluetooth adapter (available from various manufacturers) is attached.
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Bluetooth Settings can be started by clicking Start and selecting All Programs, TOSHIBA, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Settings. For details on Bluetooth Settings, refer to the software application's instruction manual. The operations may vary depending on your operating program. In this case, refer to your computer's operation manual.
Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication > Installing the MP Drivers Installing the MP Drivers Note If you use the printer connecting with a computer, the MP Drivers have already been installed. In this case, move to the next step.
Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication > Setting the Printer Setting the Printer This section describes the procedures for checking the settings of the Bluetooth unit on the LCD of the printer in preparation for Bluetooth printing. The screens may differ depending on the printer you are using.
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different device name to each printer is recommended for easy identification of the printer you will use. See Bluetooth Settings Screen After checking the device name, press the button on the printer. After checking the Bluetooth settings using the LCD, register the printer on your computer. Registering the Printer Page top...
Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication > Registering the Printer Registering the Printer Register the printer as a Bluetooth device using Bluetooth Devices under Control Panel. Note The following procedure is described assuming that Windows Vista has been installed in your computer.
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Select the device name of the printer and click Next. Select the same device name as that checked under Setting the Printer Note If the device name is not displayed, see Check 3: Is the printer name which you want to register displayed in Printer List? Select Don't use a passkey, and then Next.
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Note If you set a passkey on the printer, select Use the passkey found in the documentation and input the passkey then click Next. For more information about a passkey, see Bluetooth Settings Screen Click Finish. Check that the device name selected at step 5 is registered on the Devices sheet, and click OK.
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Now, the settings for printing via Bluetooth communication are ready. Note In Windows Vista, the Windows needs to install driver software for your Bluetooth Peripheral Device screen may be displayed automatically. In this case, click Don't show this message again for this device. Page top...
Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication > Deleting the Printer Deleting the Printer This section describes the procedure to delete the registered printer. If you want to re-register the printer as a Bluetooth device, first follow the procedure below to delete the printer, and then re-register it.
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Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Basic Procedure for Printing via Bluetooth Communication Basic Procedure for Printing via Bluetooth Communication Printing with Computers Printing with Bluetooth Compliant Devices other than a Computer Page top...
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1. Select Print on the application software's File menu. The Print dialog box opens. 2. Select the printer to which you attached the Bluetooth unit such as Canon XXX Printer (Copy X) from Select Printer. 3. Click Preferences (or Properties).
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1. Select the print setting in Commonly Used Settings. 2. Confirm the required print settings in Media Type, Printer Paper Size, and so on. Note You can specify the advanced print settings on Main sheet and Page Setup sheet. For details on the print settings, refer to Various Printing Methods 3.
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When you use a USB cable for printing, select Canon XXX Printer from Select Printer. To cancel a print job in progress, press the Stop button on the printer or click Cancel Printing on the printer status monitor. After printing is canceled, a sheet of paper may be ejected with no printing results.
Machine Settings on the LCD Start printing from the Bluetooth compliant device. When you select the device name, select the initial value of the printer "Canon XXX-1" (where "XXX" is your printer's name). If you are required to input the passkey, input the initial value "0000".
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Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Settings Setting Bluetooth Printing Bluetooth Settings Screen Page top...
Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Bluetooth Settings > Setting Bluetooth Printing Setting Bluetooth Printing Make sure that the printer is turned on, and attach the Bluetooth unit. Note When the Bluetooth unit is properly attached to the printer, the Power lamp on the printer flashes twice.
Device name Screen Allows you to set the device name of the printer on a Bluetooth device. When you select MP990 series-2, the printer name displayed on the Bluetooth device is Canon MP990 series-2. The initial value is set to MP990 series-1.
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When you search from a Bluetooth device, you can enable or disable the display of the printer name. Disables searching from a Bluetooth device. OFF (Default setting) Enables searching and printing from a Bluetooth device. Security Screen Enable Selecting Enable allows you to choose either of the security modes below. Mode 3(recommended) This mode is activated on link level enforced security.
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Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Cannot be Registered Printing Does Not Start Page top...
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Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve the problems occurred during the use of the Bluetooth unit. Problems related to the printer's hardware, MP Drivers installation, and so on, are also described in Troubleshooting Page top...
Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > > Printer Cannot be Registered Troubleshooting Printer Cannot be Registered Check 1: Have MP Drivers been installed? If MP Drivers are not yet installed, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive, then perform Custom Install and select MP Drivers.
Bluetooth Click the communication. By default, the icon name is Canon XXX Printer (Copy X). Note "X" is a device name or a digit. The number of digits may differ depending on the printer.
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Click OK. Check 4: Is the message "This document failed to print" displayed? Do not retry printing. Check the error message on the LCD. Clear the error according to An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD When you use a Microsoft Bluetooth driver, make sure that the Printing (HCRP) service is effective on your computer.
Advanced Guide > About Bluetooth Communication > Specifications Specifications Communication Bluetooth v2.0 method Maximum Speed 1.44 Mbps Output Bluetooth Power Class 2 Communication Line-of-sight distance: approx. 33 ft./10 m * distance * It may vary depending on factors including the presence of obstacles between communication equipment, radio wave conditions, the presence of magnetic fields around microwave ovens and locations where electrostatic and radio interference occur, the types of software and operating systems used, and...
Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Machine Settings Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Page top...
Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Plain paper feed settings Print settings LAN settings Advanced settings Mobile phone print setting Bluetooth settings PictBridge print settings Language selection...
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Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD This section describes the procedure to change the settings in the Device settings screen, taking the steps to specify Extended copy amount as an example.
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Plain paper feed settings Print settings LAN settings Advanced settings Mobile phone print setting Bluetooth settings PictBridge print settings Language selection Reset setting Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Plain paper feed settings Plain paper feed settings Specifies the paper source for A4, Letter, A5, and B5 plain paper. Note A4, Letter, A5, and B5 paper can be loaded in the Cassette. Load the other sizes of paper on the Rear Tray.
Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Print settings Print settings Prevent paper abrasion Use this setting only if the print surface becomes smudged. Important Be sure to set this back to OFF after printing since it may result in lower printing speed or lower print quality.
Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > LAN settings LAN settings Change wireless/wired Activates/deactivates wireless LAN. Note When you change the connection method (wired or wireless), set up the machine according to the method you will use.
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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Printer name Bonjour service Canon MP990 series Canon MP990 series _XXXXXXXXXXXX _XXXXXXXXXXXX name ("X" represents an alphanumeric character ranging from 0 to 9 and A to F.) Print LAN details You can print out the network settings of the machine such as its IP address and SSID.
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To use the machine over network, refer to your setup manual. Be careful when you initialize the network settings on the machine. Note When you initialize the network settings using the Canon IJ Network Tool, refer to Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine...
Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Advanced settings Advanced settings Date display Changes the display format of shooting dates when printed. Note When Date ON is selected on the advanced print settings screen in memory card mode, the shooting date is printed in the date display format you selected.
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Note The noises generated while scanning or printing from the computer can also be reduced. To reduce these noises, you need to configure the settings on the computer. For the noises while scanning, refer to Scanner Tab For the noises while printing from the computer, refer to Reducing the Machine Noise Guide display settings Changes the time before the guidance is displayed on the LCD, or selects not to be displayed.
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Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Mobile phone print setting Mobile phone print setting When printing from a mobile phone through infrared communication or Bluetooth communication, select the print settings such as page size, media type, layout, and so on. For details on how to print from a mobile phone through Bluetooth communication, see Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device...
Specifies the name of this machine that is displayed on a Bluetooth-compatible device. For example, if you set it to XXX-2, the machine will be displayed as "Canon XXX-2" on the Bluetooth device. The default value is XXX-1 (where "XXX" is your machine's name).
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Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > PictBridge print settings PictBridge print settings You can change the print settings when printing from a PictBridge compliant device. Set the print settings to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to print according to the settings on the machine.
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person, etc. and corrects each scene with the most suitable color, brightness, or contrasts automatically to print. Note After selecting Auto photo fix ON, select Red-Eye correc. ON or Red-Eye correc. OFF. When Manual correction is selected, the setting items 6 to 15 below can be specified. Set Image optimize to Default on the PictBridge compliant device.
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Red-Eye correction Corrects red eyes in portraits caused by flash photography. Depending on the type of the photo, red eyes may not be corrected or parts other than the eyes may be corrected. Brightness Adjust brightness. Contrast Adjust contrast. Color hue Adjust color hue.
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Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Language selection Language selection Changes the language for LCD messages and menus. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD > Reset setting Reset setting You can change the settings back to the default. Note You cannot change the following setting items back to the default: The language displayed on the LCD The current position of the Print Head The Read/write attribute setting...
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 Paper Source for Plain Paper Managing the Machine Power Reducing the Machine Noise Changing the Machine Operation Mode Page top...
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. Check this check box if part of the image data is cut off, the paper source during printing differs from the driver settings, or printing fails.
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.
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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.
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Advanced Guide > Changing the Machine Settings > Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer > Setting the Paper Source for Plain Paper Setting the Paper Source for Plain Paper When you select Automatically Select from Paper Source, you can use the printer driver to select the paper source for plain paper.
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.
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.
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 Open the printer driver setup window...
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Advanced Guide > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an Error Occurs The Machine Cannot Be Powered On An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD LCD Cannot Be Seen At All An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cannot Install the Application Program Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Print Results Not Satisfactory...
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Advanced Guide > > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the machine. For troubleshooting tips related to the setup, refer to the Network Setup Troubleshooting Page top...
Advanced Guide > > If an Error Occurs Troubleshooting 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.
Advanced Guide > > The Machine Cannot Be Powered On Troubleshooting 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 3 minutes.
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With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any machine malfunction or damage caused by refilled ink tanks. Note...
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With this operation, releasing the function for detecting the remaining ink level is memorized. Please be advised that Canon shall not be liable for any malfunction or trouble which may be caused by continuation of printing under the ink out condition.
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Press the button on the machine to dismiss the error, then load a sheet of supplied paper (Paper For Print Head Alignment) or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing UP in the Rear Tray.
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machine from the power supply. After a while, plug the power cord of the machine back in, and then turn on the machine. If the same error occurs, contact the service center. Release the scanner lock switch and The Scanner Lock Switch is not released. Slide the Scanner turn the power off and back on.
Advanced Guide > > LCD Cannot Be Seen At All Troubleshooting LCD Cannot Be Seen At All If the Power lamp is off: ON button. The machine is not powered on. Connect the power cord and press the If the Power lamp is lit: The LCD may be in the screen-saver mode.
Advanced Guide > > An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Troubleshooting An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Select the language you want to be displayed according to the following procedure. Press the HOME button and wait for about 5 seconds. Select , and then press the button.
Advanced Guide > > Cannot Install the MP Drivers Troubleshooting Cannot Install the MP Drivers Important If you cannot install the MP Drivers when you use the machine over LAN, refer to the setup manual. 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.
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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.
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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.
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Photoshop Plug-In Installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Adobe Photoshop Plug-In. Select Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the Canon Utilities folder, the Easy -PhotoPrint Pro folder and then the Plug-In Installer icon. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Adobe Photoshop Plug-In.
Advanced Guide > > Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable 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.
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.
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device. Check 3: If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes. See also the sections below: Cannot Print to End of Job Part of the Page Is Not Printed No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Lines Are Misaligned Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched...
Advanced Guide > > > Cannot Print to End of Job Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory 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.
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Advanced Guide > > > Part of the Page Is Not Printed Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory Part of the Page Is Not Printed Check: When performing automatic duplex printing, the reason below is possible. When performing automatic duplex printing, the printable area at the top of the page will be 0.08 inches / 2 mm narrower than the usual.
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Advanced Guide > > > No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory Wrong/White Streaks No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks...
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Check 1: Did you confirm the paper and print quality settings? Print Results Not Satisfactory Check 2: Check the status of ink tanks. Replace the ink tank if the ink has run out. Routine Maintenance Check 3: Is the orange tape or protective film remaining? Make sure that all of the protective film is peeled off and the air hole is exposed, as illustrated in (A).
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Glass. 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? Print from the memory card, from the USB flash drive, or from the digital camera directly, or reprint from the computer.
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. Be sure to align the Print Head after you install it.
Check 3: Is Photo Paper used for printing photographs? When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or images in deep color, we recommend using Photo Paper Plus Glossy II or other Canon speciality paper. Loading Paper / Originals...
Advanced Guide > > > Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory 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.
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To open the printer properties dialog box, see Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) In the Canon IJ Printer Utility, select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu, select the Prevent paper abrasion check box, and then click Send. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)
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Open the printer properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Click Here: Printer Driver * Before clicking here to open the printer properties dialog box, quit the running application software. On the Main sheet, select Manual for Color/Intensity, and then click Set. Drag the Intensity slide bar on the Color Adjustment sheet to adjust the intensity.
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Make sure that the machine is turned on. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh) Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu. Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slide bar to set the wait time, and then click Send.
Advanced Guide > > > Back of the Paper Is Smudged Troubleshooting Print Results Not Satisfactory 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.
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...
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.
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Routine Maintenance Note If the problem is not resolved after performing the Print Head Alignment, perform Print Head Alignment manually referring to Manual Print Head Alignment Page top...
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If the Inner Cover is opened, close the Inner Cover and press the button on the machine. Check 8: Are the Media Type and the Page Size settings of the printer driver correct? When using Fine Art Paper "Photo Rag" or non Canon genuine specialty paper, be sure to select the...
Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, then select Properties. Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings. 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).
Advanced Guide > > Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Troubleshooting Copying/Printing Stops Before It Is Completed Check 1: Is the Inner Cover opened while printing on paper? Close the Inner Cover, then press the button on the machine. A page of print data being sent at the time of the error will be erased, so print that page again. Check 2: 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.
Advanced Guide > > Machine Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected Troubleshooting 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.
Advanced Guide > > Printing Speed Is Not as Fast as Expected Troubleshooting 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 or Operation Panel. For faster printing, do not print in Quiet Mode.
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Advanced Guide > > Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Troubleshooting Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing Check 1: Is the Power lamp off? Check if the Power lamp is lit blue. The Print Head Holder will not move unless the power is on.
Advanced Guide > > Paper Does Not Feed Properly Troubleshooting 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, align the edges of the sheets before loading.
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Check 6: Make sure that there are not any foreign objects in the Rear Tray. to remove it. If the paper tears in the Rear Tray, see Paper Jams 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.
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Paper may be jammed if the Rear Cover is not closed completely. Push the Rear Cover until it is closed completely. Refer to Overview of the Machine for the position of the Rear Cover. Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver Check: Is the paper source setting inconsistent between the application program and the printer driver? Change the application software setting corresponding to the printer driver setting, or click the Print Options on the Page Setup sheet in the printer driver and select Disable the paper source setting of...
Advanced Guide > > Paper Jams Troubleshooting Paper Jams Note If you need to turn off the machine to remove jammed paper during printing, press the Stop button to cancel print jobs before turning off the machine. Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing In Other Cases...
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Advanced Guide > > Paper Jams > Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Troubleshooting Paper Is Jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray Remove the paper following the procedure below. Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Rear Tray or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier.
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Advanced Guide > > Paper Jams > Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit Troubleshooting Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit Remove the paper following the procedure below. Detach the Rear Cover. Pull the paper out slowly. Note Be careful not to touch the components inside the machine.
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If any paper is sticking out of the Cassette, remove the paper, align and reload the paper in the Cassette. If you did not remove the jammed paper out in step 1 to 5 when automatic duplex printing, check the duplex transport section.
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Advanced Guide > > Paper Jams > Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing Troubleshooting Jammed Paper Is Not Removed out When Automatic Duplex Printing Paper Is Jammed inside the Machine at the Transport Unit Before removing the jammed paper, see remove it from Transport Unit.
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Advanced Guide > > Paper Jams > In Other Cases Troubleshooting 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.
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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.
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Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, then select Properties. Click the Ports tab to confirm the port settings. 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).
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If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the machine directly to the computer, and try printing again. If printing starts normally, there is a problem with the relay device. Consult the reseller of the relay device for details. There could also be a problem with the USB cable.
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Error Number: 1700 Is Displayed Check: See The ink absorber is almost full. An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD and take the appropriate action. Ink Info Number: 1600 Is Displayed Check: See The following ink may have run out. An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD and take the appropriate action.
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Check: If an error message is displayed outside the printer status monitor, check the following: "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.
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This dialog box appears when administrative rights are required to perform a task. If you are logged on to an administrator account, click Continue or Allow to continue. 2. Select Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program. 3. Select Change. If you select Yes after you have followed the on-screen instructions, the confirmation screen will be displayed at the time of the next survey.
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1. Stop the Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program. Changing the setting: 2. Select Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the Canon Utilities folder, then the Inkjet Extended Survey Program folder. 3. Place the Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program.app file into the Trash.
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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.
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Advanced Guide > > Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing Check: Is the paper size or media type appropriate? Make sure that the actual size of the paper is suitable for automatic duplex printing. The sizes of media suitable for automatic duplex printing are A4, Letter, A5, and 5"...
Select WIA Canon XXX ser, then click the Properties button. If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. Click the Events tab on the WIA Canon XXX ser Properties screen. Select Start this program for Actions, then select MP Navigator EX Ver3.0 from the pull-down menu.
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For errors on non -Canon PictBridge compliant devices, check the error message on the LCD and take the appropriate action to clear the error. For details, see...
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Advanced Guide > > Cannot Print Properly from a Wireless Communication Device Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly from a Wireless Communication Device Does your mobile phones store IrDA compliant infrared communication ports? Printing through infrared communication cannot be performed by the mobile phones does not store IrDA compliant infrared communication ports.
Advanced Guide > > Cannot Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet Failed to scan Photo Index Sheet. Is Displayed Check: Check the following, press the OK button, then perform the Scan sheet and print menu again.
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If the memory card or USB flash drive is removed while printing, the stored data may be damaged or the selected photo may not be printed as the reading of the photo on the memory card or USB flash drive and the printing of the photo are simultaneous. Page top...
Advanced Guide > > Cannot Remove a Memory Card Troubleshooting Cannot Remove a Memory Card Contact the service center. Important Never attempt to remove a memory card using a thin stick or tweezers. Doing so may damage the machine. Note Exclusive adapters are required for the following memory cards.
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...
Advanced Guide > > > Scanner Does Not Work Troubleshooting Problems with Scanning 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 USB hub, remove it from the USB hub and connect it to a USB port on the computer.
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 is 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.
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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.
Advanced Guide > > > Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor Troubleshooting Problems with Scanning 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.
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. Click (Auto Crop) in ScanGear (scanner driver) to automatically display the cropping frame (scan area) according to the document size.
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Advanced Guide > > > Cannot Scan Multiple Documents at One Time Troubleshooting Problems with Scanning 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.
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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.
Advanced Guide > > > Slow Scanning Speed Troubleshooting Problems with Scanning 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.
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Advanced Guide > > > "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Troubleshooting Problems with Scanning "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. Resolution Page top...
Advanced Guide > > > Computer Stops Operating during Scanning Troubleshooting Problems with 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.
"Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers " for details. Step 2: Uninstall MP Navigator EX. From the Start menu, select (All) Programs > Canon Utilities > MP Navigator EX 3.0 > MP Navigator EX Uninstall. When a confirmation appears, click Yes.
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Advanced Guide > > Problems with Scanning/Printing Film Troubleshooting Problems with Scanning/Printing Film Cannot Scan Film Scan Quality Is Poor or Colors Are Scanned Incorrectly Image Becomes Too Dark or Too Bright When a Cropping Frame Is Moved, Enlarged or Reduced Frames Are Not Detected Correctly Scanner Stops Operating during Scanning, or "There is not enough memory."...
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Advanced Guide > > Problems with Scanning/Printing Film > Cannot Scan Film Troubleshooting Cannot Scan Film Check 1: Make sure that the FAU (Film Adapter Unit) Protective Sheet is removed from the Document Cover. Check 2: Make sure that the Film Guide is placed correctly on the Platen. Check 3: Make sure that the calibration slot is not blocked.
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Advanced Guide > > Problems with Scanning/Printing Film Troubleshooting > Scan Quality Is Poor or Colors Are Scanned Incorrectly Scan Quality Is Poor or Colors Are Scanned Incorrectly If the quality of the image displayed on the monitor is poor, check Check 1 to Check 3. Check 1: The Platen or the light source on the Document Cover may be dusty or dirty.
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Advanced Guide > > Problems with Scanning/Printing Film > Image Becomes Too Dark or Too Bright Troubleshooting When a Cropping Frame Is Moved, Enlarged or Reduced Image Becomes Too Dark or Too Bright When a Cropping Frame Is Moved, Enlarged or Reduced Check: Follow these steps from the Advanced Mode tab of ScanGear (scanner driver).
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Advanced Guide > > Problems with Scanning/Printing Film Troubleshooting > Frames Are Not Detected Correctly Frames Are Not Detected Correctly Check 1: Film may be out of position. Placing Film Check 2: The film may be extremely dark or bright, or the spaces between frames are extremely narrow (2 mm is standard).
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Click (Crop) and adjust the cropping frame to the desired size. (Enlarge/Reduce) and right-click on the image. Select The Preview area is reduced and the whole film image is displayed. Select unnecessary frames and click (Remove Cropping Frame). The cropping frames are deleted. You can also delete the cropping frames by pressing the Delete key.
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Advanced Guide > > Problems with Scanning/Printing Film Troubleshooting > Scanner Stops Operating during Scanning, or "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Scanner Stops Operating during Scanning, or "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed Check 1: Reduce the resolution or output size and scan again. Resolution Check 2: Reduce the number of frames to scan or apply Image Settings (such as Backlight Correction) only to frames that require corrections.
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Advanced Guide > > Problems with Scanning/Printing Film Troubleshooting > Colors Are Different between the Film and the Printed Photos (Reddish/Bluish) Colors Are Different between the Film and the Printed Photos (Reddish/Bluish) Check: Save the scanned image to a computer, then adjust the colors using an image editing application and print.
Advanced Guide > > Software Problems Troubleshooting 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...
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Advanced Guide > > Software Problems Troubleshooting > 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.
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Advanced Guide > > Software Problems > Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Troubleshooting Scanned Image Is Printed Enlarged (Reduced) Check: Set the printing size in the application. Page top...
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Advanced Guide > > Software Problems > Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Troubleshooting 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.
Advanced Guide > > Software Problems > Scanned Image Does Not Open Troubleshooting 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.
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Advanced Guide > > MP Navigator EX Problems Troubleshooting 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...
Advanced Guide > > MP Navigator EX Problems Troubleshooting > 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.
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Advanced Guide > > MP Navigator EX Problems > Position or Size of the Image Cannot be Detected Troubleshooting 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.
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Advanced Guide > > MP Navigator EX Problems > Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Troubleshooting 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.
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Advanced Guide > > MP Navigator EX Problems > Document Is Placed Correctly, but the Orientation Troubleshooting 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 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.
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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...
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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 Depending on the document type to be printed, the paper feed method specified in the printer driver may not operate correctly.
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4. Click OK. Desktop changes to Windows Classic display. Do not start up the Canon IJ Network Tool while printing. Do not print when the Canon IJ Network Tool is running. The card slot (memory card) of the machine may become inaccessible. In such cases, restart the machine or turn it off and reconnect the USB cable.
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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 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.
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If you start Media Center included in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, you may not be able to scan using the Operation Panel of the machine. In that case, restart the computer. You cannot scan images with Media Center included in Windows Vista and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.
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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) ArcSoft PhotoStudio Page top...
Advanced Guide > Appendix > XPS Printer Driver XPS Printer Driver The following two printer drivers can be installed on Windows Vista: IJ printer driver XPS printer driver In this topic, the above drivers are indicated as "standard IJ printer driver" and "XPS printer driver" respectively.
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Advanced Guide > Appendix > Before Printing on Art Paper Before Printing on Art Paper When using art paper, dust is liable to be generated. It is therefore recommended that paper dust be removed on art paper just before printing. You will need a soft hair brush (or similar brush used to clean office automation equipment).