Canon PIXMA MP210 Series manual

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Canon PIXMA MP210 series Photo All-in-One Quick St art Guide. Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. wi th all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in an y form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A.,[...]

T able of Content s 1 Before Using the Machine ............................. 2 Operation Panel.......................... .................... 2 Turning the Machine On and Off .................... 4 Handling the Ori ginal Document ..................... 6 Loading Printin g Paper ........ ........................ ... 7 Copying ........................[...]

2 Before Using the Machine Before Using the Machine Operation Panel (1) ON/OFF button / Po wer lamp T urns the machine on and off. Lights or flashes green to indicate the power status. Before turning on the machine, make sure the Document Cover is closed. (2) LED (Light Emitting Diode) Displays the number of copies, Maintenance men u selections or [...]

3 Before Using the Machine (7) Stop/Reset button Cancels operations or a print job in p rogress. (8) Color button* S tarts color copying. Also, finalizes your selection for the menu or setting item. (9) Black button* S tarts black & white copying. Also, finalizes your selection for the menu or setting item. (10) (Maintenance) button Accesses th[...]

4 Before Using the Machine T urning the Machine On and Off T urn on the machine before pr inting.  T urning on the Machine Before turning on the machine, confirm the following. z The FINE Cartridges a re installed properly . If you are using the machine connected to a computer, confirm also the following. z The machine is connected to your compu[...]

5 Before Using the Machine z Screen-saver M ode The LED goes out if the machine is not operated for about five minutes*. Perform a print operation to resto re the display . * Y ou cannot change the wait time before the LED goes out. Note When you wa nt to restore th e display , perform a print operation or press any bu tton except for th e ON/OFF b[...]

6 Before Using the Machine Handling the Original Document This section describes how to load t he or iginal document on the Platen Glass.  Original Document Requirements The original documents you load on the Platen Gl ass for copying or scanning must meet these requirements:  Loading Original Document s Load originals to copy or scan on the [...]

7 Before Using the Machine Loading Printing Paper This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray .  Using S pecialty Media Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print qua lity . z Photo Quality Media z Glossy Photo Paper z Matte Photo Paper z Photo Paper Plus Double Sided z Photo Paper Plus Gloss[...]

8 Before Using the Machine  Paper Handling z Recommended Paper and Requirements *1 Paper with a Mode l Number is Canon specialty media. R efer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper for detailed informat ion on the printable side and notes on handling paper . For information on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper , [...]

9 Before Using the Machine *7 This paper cannot be used in Macintosh ® . z Media T ypes Y ou Cannot Use Do not use the following types of paper . Usi ng such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the machine to jam or malfunction. Additionally , when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper , do not use paper thi nner[...]

10 Before Using the Machine  Loading Paper 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. Import ant z If you cu t plain paper to 4" x 6 " / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 " x 7" / 1 27.0 x 17 7.8 mm, or 2 .13" x 3.3 9" / 54.0 x 86 .0 mm (credit card -size) for a trial p rint, it can caus e paper jams . z Y ou cann[...]

11 Before Using the Machine 2 Prepare to load paper . (1) Open the Paper Support, then pull out the Paper Support Extension. (2) Open the Paper Output Tr ay . (3) Open the Output Tray Extension. (4) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever . Set it to the right when printing on enve lopes or T -shirt transfers, and left when printing on any[...]

12 Before Using the Machine  Loading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env . #10-sized e nvelope. 1 Prepare the envelopes. z Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelop es to flatten them. z If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite cor ner s and gently twist them in the opposite direction. z If the flap of an envelop[...]

13 Before Using the Machine 2 Load the envelop es. (1) Load the envelope against the right side of the Rear Tray . Load with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on the left. Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once. (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the envelope. (3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the [...]

14 Before Using the Machine  Loading Small-Sized Paper Y ou can use 4" x 6" / 10 1.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 1 77.8 mm, and C redit card-sized papers. 1 Load the paper . (1) Load the paper against the right side of the Rear Tray with the print side facing UP . (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side[...]

15 Copying Copying Making Copies This section describes the ba sic procedure to make copies. 1 T urn on the machine . See “T urning the Machine On and Off” on page 4. 2 Load paper . See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 7. 3 Load the original on the Platen Glass. See “Loading Original Documents” on page 6. 4 S pecify the copy settings. ([...]

16 Copying Changing the Copy Settings  Setting The Default Page Size Y ou can switch the size of paper loaded in the Rear Tray between A4 and Letter . 1 Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until d appears. 2 Press the Black button to select A4, or the Color button to select Letter . Using Useful Copy Functions For details, refer to “Fit-to[...]

17 Printing from Your Computer Printing from Y our Computer This section describes procedure for basic printing. Printing with Windows 1 T urn on the machine and load the paper in the machine. See “T urning the Machine On and Off” on page 4 and “Loading Printing Pap er” on page 7. 2 Create a document or open a fi le to print using an approp[...]

18 Printing from Your Computer Printing with Macintosh 1 T urn on the machine and load the paper in the machine. See “T urning the Machine On and Off” on page 4 and “Loading Printing Paper” o n page 7. 2 Create a document or open a fi le to print using an approp riate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on the application software’ [...]

19 Scanning Images Scanning Images Y ou can scan images from the machine to a com puter without printing the m and save them in popular image types such as JPEG , TIFF , bitmaps, or PDF . If you a re scanning printed text, you can use the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert it to text data. Scanning Methods Y ou can select from [...]

20 Printing Phot ographs Dir ectl y from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Y ou can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a dig ital camera, camcorder , or mobile phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer , an d print recorded images directly without using a computer . z Connec[...]

21 Printing Photographs Di rect ly from a Compliant Device 2 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine. (1) Make sure that the PictBridge compliant device is turned off. (2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine using a USB cable recommended by the manufacturer of the device. The device turns on automatically . If your[...]

22 Printing Phot ographs Direc tl y from a Compliant Device About PictBridge Print Settings  Settings on a Pic tBridge Compliant Device This section describes the print settings on a PictBridge compliant device. When operating the device, be sure to follow the instruct ions giv en in the instruction manual of your PictBridge compliant devi ce. z[...]

23 Printing Photographs Di rect ly from a Compliant Device z Layout Setting V arious layout options ar e available. z Bordered/Borderless: Y ou can select whether or not to print an image with a border. z N-up: Y ou can use this option when printing on sticker paper , or A4- or Letter-sized paper . S ticker paper: When you select 10 x 15 cm/4"[...]

24 Printing Phot ographs Dir ectl y from a Compliant Device  Setting on the Machine This section describes the PictBr idge print settings on the machine. Set the print settings to Default on the PictBrid ge compliant device when you want to prin t according to the settings on the machine. z Setting Items and Specifying the Settings *1 Set the it[...]

25 Routine Main tenance Routine Maintenance List of Maintenance Codes T o perform maintenance of the machine, pre ss the Maintenance button repeatedly until the desired code is displayed on the LED, then press the B lack or Color button. Maintenance Code Operation See Prints the nozzle check pattern. “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page [...]

26 Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Fain t or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorre ct, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the co ndition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. If print results are not satisfactory , perfor[...]

27 Routine Main tenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. 1 Make sure that the machine is turned on, then load a she et of A4 or Letter-si zed plain paper in the Rear Tray . 2 Open the Paper Output Tray , then open the Output Tray Extension. Set[...]

28 Routine Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary . 1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed. (1) If lines of this pattern are missing, the print head nozzles need cleaning. Example: When lines are missing (Black ink) (2) If these patterns have white streaks, the print [...]

29 Routine Main tenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzle s and restores the print head condition. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in t he ink absor ber . Cleaning the Pr int Head consumes ink, so [...]

30 Routine Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not impr ove by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Note that cl eaning the Print Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the ink absorber . Print Head Deep Cleaning consum es more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so [...]

31 Routine Main tenance Aligning the Print Head If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print result s are otherwise unsatisfactory , adjust the print head position. 1 Make sure that the machine is turned on, then load a she et of A4 or Lette r-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray . 2 Open the Paper Output Tray , then open the Output Tray Extension.[...]

32 Routine Maintenance (2) Repeat the procedure until you finish selecting the pattern number for column L. (3) Place the Print Head Alignment Sheet face-down on the Platen Glass. When placing the Print Head Alignment Sheet, place the front side down and align the upper left corner of it with the alignment mark as shown in the figure below. (4) Mak[...]

33 Routine Main tenance Replacing a FINE Cartridge This section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace FINE Cartridges. When ink runs out or other errors occur , an error code is displayed on the LED to inform you of the error . See “An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED” on page 44 and confirm how to handle it.[...]

34 Routine Maintenance z With the Computer Scr een Y ou can confirm the status of each FINE Cartri dge on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) Confirm whether any sy mbols are displayed here. (C) The Ink lamp lights. Ink is low . Y ou can co ntinue printing for a while, but w e recommend you to have a n[...]

35 Routine Main tenance Follow the procedure below to open each of th e confirmation screens. 1 Open the printe r properties dialog box. Refer to “Opening the Printer Propert ies Dialog Box Directly f rom Control Panel” in “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)” of the User ’s Guide on-screen manual. 2 Click Vi ew Printer S [...]

36 Routine Maintenance  Replacing FINE Ca rtridges When FINE Cartridges run out of ink, re place them using the followin g steps. 1 Open the Paper Outpu t T ray . 2 Make sure tha t the machine is turne d on, lift the Scanning Unit (Prin ter Cover), th en pull the Scanning Unit Suppo rt (A) down into place. The FINE Cartridge Holder moves to the [...]

37 Routine Main tenance 3 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge. (1) Push down the FINE Cartridge. (2) Remove the FINE Cartridge. 4 Prepare the replacem ent FINE cartridge. (1) Unpack a new FINE Cartridge and remove the orange protective tape (A) gently . Caution z Do not hold th e FINE Cartrid ge Holder to st op or move it. z Do not touch t he metallic [...]

38 Routine Maintenance 5 Install the FINE Cartridge. (1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into the appropriate slot. The Black FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot ( ) and the Color FINE Cartridge should be into the right slot ( ). (2) Push up the FINE Cartridge until it clicks into place. 6 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer C[...]

39 Routine Main tenance Keeping the Best Printing Result s T o avoid drying of the Print Head and cl ogging of the no zzles, note the following.  When Y ou T urn Off the Machi ne Follow the procedure below to turn o ff the machine. (1) Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the machine. (2) Confirm that the Power lamp has gone out. This takes a few[...]

40 Routine Maintenance Cleaning Y our Machine This section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your machine.  Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Be sure to use a soft cloth such as eyeglas ses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface with it gently . Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary b efore cleaning.[...]

41 Routine Main tenance  Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller ( Roller Cleaning) Clean the paper feed roller if paper is not fed pr operly . Cleaning the paper feed roller will wear the roller , so perform this only when necessary . 1 Make sure that the machine is turne d on, and then remove any paper from the Rear T ray . 2 Clean the paper feed rolle[...]

42 Routine Maintenance 2 Open the Paper Output Tray , then open the Output Tray Extension. 3 Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold the paper . 4 Load this and only this sheet of paper in the Rear Tray with the open side to the fro nt. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Pa[...]

43 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting This section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you ma y encounter when using the machine. z “An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED” on page 44 z “LED Cannot Be Seen At All” on page 46 z “Cannot Install the MP Drivers” on page 46 z “Cannot Connect to Computer Properly” on page 47 z “Pri[...]

44 Troubleshooting An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED If an error code is displayed on the LED, take the corresponding a ction described below .  Alarm Lamp is lit Orange When a printer error occurs, the Alarm lamp is lit orange. The number displayed on the LED indicates the type of error that has occurred. Check the error code displayed on t[...]

45 Troubleshooting  Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes Ora nge Alternately The Power and Alarm lamps flash alternately as shown below . Disconnect the USB cable from the machine, turn th e machine off, and then unplug the machine from the power supply . Plug the machine back in and turn the machine back on after leaving it for a whi[...]

46 Troubleshooting LED Cannot Be Seen At All Cannot Inst all the MP Drivers Error Code Cause Action E, 2, x E, 3, x E, 4, x An error requiring servicing might have occurred. Make sure that the protective material is removed from the FINE Cartridge Holder , then turn the machine off and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply . Af[...]

47 Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to Computer Properly  Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-S peed Connection Does Not W ork Installation does not start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into your computer ’s disc drive. (1) Click Sta rt then Computer . In Windows XP , Click Start then My Computer . In Windows 2000, double-click [...]

48 Troubleshooting  “This device can perform fast er” Message Is Displayed Print Result s Not Satisfactory If the print result is not satisfactory , confirm the paper and print quality settings first. z Do the p age size and media type sett ings match the size and ty pe of the loaded p aper? When these settings are incorrect, you cannot obta[...]

49 Troubleshooting  Printing Does Not S tart/Print ing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/S traight Lines Are Misaligned  White Str eaks Cause Action FINE Cartridge is not installed properly / There is no ink left. Remove the FINE Cartridge, then reinstall it. Small dusts may be stuck between the contact points. In this case, the print result may be[...]

50 Troubleshooting  Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blot s  Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudge d Cause Action Paper is too thin. When printing data with high color saturation such as photographs or imag es in deep color , we recommend using Photo Paper Pro or other Canon specialty paper . See “Media T ypes Y ou Cannot Use ” on pa[...]

51 Troubleshooting Paper is curled. For Plain Paper Turn the p aper over and reload it to print on the other side. Leaving the paper loaded in the Rear Tray for a long time may cause the paper to curl. If this happens, load the paper with the other side facing up. It may resolve the problem. We recommend putting unused paper back into the package a[...]

52 Troubleshooting  Colors Are Uneven or Str eaked The Print Result Not Sa tisfactory When Copying If these do not resolve the problem, also see “Print Results Not Satisfactory” on page 48. Printing Does Not St art Cause Action Print Head nozzles are clogged. See “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 26 and perfor[...]

53 Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly The machine is not ready . Check if the Power lamp is lit green. If the Power lamp is off, turn the machine on. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. Note When printing large data such as a photo or graphics[...]

54 Troubleshooting Paper Jams Cause Action Paper jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray . Remove the paper following the procedure below. (1) Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Rear T ray or from the Paper Output Slot, whichever is easier . z If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the machine, turn the machine off, open the[...]

55 Troubleshooting Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen  Writing Error/Output E rror/Communication Error  Error No.: 300 Is Displayed Cause Action The machine is not ready . Confirm that the Power lamp is lit green. If the Power lamp is off, turn the machine on. While the Power lamp is flashing green, the machine is initializing. Wait[...]

56 Troubleshooting  Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed  Error No.: 2001 Is Displayed  Error No.: 2002 Is Displayed Machine is not connected properly . Make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged in to the machine a nd the computer . z If you are using a relay device such as a USB hub, disconnect it, connect the machine directly to the [...]

57 Troubleshooting Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device The following are the possible errors that may occur when print ing directly from a PictBridge compliant device and the countermeasures to clear them. Note z This section describes er rors that are indicated on Canon-bran d PictBridg e compliant de vices. The error messa ges [...]

58 Troubleshooting Scanning Problems  ScanGear W on’t St art  Other Scanning T roubles Refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. Cause Action The scanner driver (ScanGear) is not installed. Follow the procedure described in your setup sheet to reinstall the MP Drivers.[...]

59 Appendix Appendix How to Use the Document ation Provided Printed Documentatio n Setup Sheet Be sure to read this sheet first. This sheet includes instructions for se tting up your machine and getting it ready for use. Quick St art Guide (This guide) Read this guide when starting to use the mach ine. After following instructions in your setup she[...]

60 Appendix Reading the On-screen Manuals For detailed instructions on installing the on-screen manuals, refer to your setup sheet. Y ou can view the on-screen manuals in the following way: T o view the on-scr een manual, double-click the XXX On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs ) > Canon X[...]

61 Appendix S pecifications General Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink dro plets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum. Interface USB 2.0 High S peed* * A comp uter that complies with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed st andard is required. Since the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface is fully upwardly compati[...]

62 Appendix z OmniPage SE: Windows 2000 Professi onal SP2 and SP3 not su pported z MP Navigator EX: QuickTime v6.4 or later is needed (Macintosh only) z Some functions may not be available with Windows Media Center z T o upgrade from Wind ows XP to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer . Camera Direct Print ([...]

63 Appendix S pecifications are subjec t to change without notice. Additional System Requir ements for On-Screen Manuals Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed. The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer version. We recommend [...]

64 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions prov ided in this manual to ensure that you use the machine safely . Do not attempt to use the mach ine in any way not describe d in this manual. Wa r n i n g Y ou may cause a n electric sh ock, fire, or damage the mach ine if you i gnore any of th ese safety prec[...]

65 Safety Precautions Cleaning the machine Use a damp cloth to clean the machine. Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the machine, it could cause a fire or electric shock. Always unplug the machine from the power outlet before cleaning the machine[...]

66 Safety Precautions Working around the machine Never put your hands or fingers in the machine while it is printing. When moving the machine, carry the machine at both ends. Do not hold the rear side of the machine. Do not place any object on the machine. Do not place metal objects (paper clip s, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents [...]

67 Safety Precautions Legal Limit ations on Use of Y our 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-exhau stive. When in doub t, check with a legal repr esentative in your jurisdiction. z Paper money z Money orders z Certif icates of deposi t[...]

68 Safety Precautions Users in the U.S.A.  Regulatory Information FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) For 120V , 60Hz model Model Number: K10308 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. Operation is subjec t to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference rec[...]

69 Safety Precautions This limited warranty shall only apply if the Pr oduct is used in conjun ction with compatible computers, peripheral equipment and software. Ca non USA shall have no re sponsibility for such items except for compatible Canon brand peripheral equipment covered by a separate warranty (“Separate W arranty”). Repairs of such C[...]

70 Safety Precautions ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT , AND ST A TES YOUR EXCLUSIVE R EMEDY . Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options: z Interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical s upport, the latest driver downloads and a nswers to frequently asked questions ( www.cano[...]

71 Safety Precautions Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Pla za Lake Success, NY 1 1042 USA Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. ©2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon is a register ed trademark of Canon Inc. in the United St ates and may also be a registered trademark in other countries.[...]

72 Index Index A Appendix 59 B Before Using the Machine 2 C Canon U.S.A., I nc. Limited Wa rranty - U. S. Only 68 Cleaning exterior 40 inside 41 platen glas s and document co ver 40 protrusion s inside the ma chine 42 roller 41 Copying 15 E Error Code 44 H Handling the Original Docu ment 6 L Legal Limit ations on Use of Your Product a nd Use of Ima[...]

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Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help Y ou Better Before you cont act Canon, please record the following information. Serial Number (located on the inside of the product): _____________________________________ Model Number (located on the top of the produ ct): __________________________ _____________ Setup CD-ROM number (located on the CD-ROM): ____[...]

series Quick S t art Guide QT5-1208-V01 XXXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2007 PRINTED IN VIETNAM The following FINE Cartridges are compatible with this product. QT51208V01 For information on product specific ations, please visit our website at www .usa.canon.com Photo All-in-One[...]