Canon MP360 manual

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Canon MP370/360 User’s Guide. Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws , this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2003 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. has rev iewed this manual[...]

1 X How To Use The Documentation Provided Set-Up Sheet (Printed documentation) Be sure to read this sheet first. This sheet includes instructions for setting up you r machine and getting it ready for use. Follow all steps in this sheet befor e using your machine. User’s G uide (This gu ide) Read this guide when star ting to use the machine. After[...]

2 X Contents How T o Use The Document ation Prov ided ........1 Contents . ............. ............. ........... ............. ......... 2 Reading Th e Document .... ............. ........... ......... 4 1 Introduction Features Of Y our Machine ............. ........... ......... 6 Main Components And Thei r Functions ............ 7 Machine. ....[...]

3 Checking The In k lev el ............. ............. ....... 81 Maintainin g The Pr int H ead ...... ............. .......... 82 Flowchart Of Print Head Maintenance ......... 82 Print ing The Nozzl e Check Pa tter n .............. 83 Confirming The Nozzle Chec k P atter n ........ . 84 Cleaning The Prin t Head .. ............. ............. .. 85[...]

4 X Reading The Document Symbols Used In This Guide Please read the list below of symb ols used in this guide. The follo wing symbols are used to indicate important instructions. Be sure to obey these instructions. WARNING Indicates a warning concerning opera tions that may lead to death or injury to persons if not performed correctly. In order to [...]

5 Keys Used In This Guide Please read the descriptions below of notations of keys and messages used in this guide. Terms Used In This Guide Please read the list below of terms and abbreviations used in this guide. [key name] Text enclosed in these brackets i ndicates a key on the operation p anel of the machine or an item on the computer to be mani[...]

6 Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Intr oduction X Features Of Your Machine Thank you for purchasing the Canon MP370/360. Your m achine incorporates the following functions in one simple-to-operate device: You may select to use your machine as a sta nd-alone device for copying and photo printin g (MP370). Alternatively, connect y our machine to a c[...]

Chapter 1 Introduction 7 X Main Components And Their Functions This section provides the name and location of main components of th is machine, and also describes their functions. Machine z Exterior * MP370 only Tray extension Supports paper loaded on t he multi- purpose tray. Pull it out before loading paper. Multi-purpose tray Used to load paper.[...]

8 Introduction Chapter 1 z Rear view and interior * MP370 only Power connector Used to connect the power cord of the machine. USB connector (for computer) Used to connect a computer to th e machine when printing from or scanning to the computer. Access lamp* Lights when a memo ry card is inserted into the card sl ot. This lamp flashes while the mac[...]

Chapter 1 Introduction 9 Operation Panel This section describes the keys on the operat ion panel, and their functi ons and locations. [ON/OFF] key Turns the machine ON and OFF. Befo re turning ON the machine, make sure the scan unit is closed. When turning ON and OFF, keep the key pressed for at least one second. [Photo Index S heet] key* Switches [...]

10 Introduction Chapter 1 IMPORTANT • When unplugging th e power cord, be sure to pres s [ON/OFF] first. When you press [ON/OFF], the print head is prote cted by the ca p to prevent the ink from drying . Turn the machin e OFF with [ON/ OFF]. When un plugging the power cor d, be sure to u nplug it after turning the machine O FF with [ON/OFF]. • [...]

Chapter 1 Introduction 11 X Menu Flow Refer to this menu flow when setting features of this machine. NOTE • For details on Special C opy features, see Chapter 4. • For details on the Photo Print mode and Photo Index Sheet features, see Chapter 5. • Default settings are shown in bold type. ENLARGE/REDUCE PRESET RATIO 25% MIN. 95% A4 → LTR 10[...]

12 Introduction Chapter 1 SELECT RANGE *1 IMAGE NUMBER FIRST IMAGE: LAST IMAGE: DATE DATE: From DATE: To SELECT PAPER SIZE SELECT PAPER TYPE BORDERLESS PRINT PRINT DATE VIVID PHOTO DPOF SELECT PAPER SIZE SELECT PAPER TYPE BORDERLESS PRINT VIVID PHOTO ALL PAGES *2 LAST IMAGE *2 LAST 30 IMAGES LAST 60 IMAGES LAST 90 IMAGES LAST 120 IMAGES MOST RECENT[...]

Chapter 2 Document Handling 13 Chapter 2 Document Handling X Document Requirements The documents you load on the plat en glass for copying or scanning must meet these requirements: NOTE • Multi-Scan is a function for sc anning multiple docu ments (small-size d ocuments) at a time. For more information, see Software Guide , located on your Setup C[...]

14 Document Handling Chapter 2 X Loading Documents To copy or scan a document, set it on the platen glass. NOTE • Make sure any glue, ink, or co rrection fluid on the document is completely dry before lo ading. • Make sure no staples or clips are attached to the document be fore loading. 1 Lift the d ocument c over. 2 Load your document on th e[...]

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 15 Chapter 3 P a per Handling X Recommended Paper And Requirements The following paper is recommended fo r use with your machine. Please be sure to follow the guidelines and meet the requirements when loading paper in the multi-purpose tray. Canon Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon paper t o insure [...]

16 Paper Handl ing Chapter 3 Selecting The Correct Paper This section describes the characteristics and intende d use of each paper appli cable to this machine. Refer to this section and select the paper most suitable for your purpose of printi ng. Canon Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon paper t o insure optimal print q ua[...]

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 17 Glossy Photo Paper Letter (8 1/2 in. × 11 in./ 215.9 mm × 279.4 mm ) A4 (8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./ 210 mm × 297 mm) 4" × 6" (4 in. × 6 in./ 101.6 mm × 152.4 mm ) Printing from your computer/ photo printing /copying • This paper is th icker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy surface to produce pr[...]

18 Paper Handl ing Chapter 3 Photo Paper Pro Letter (8 1/2 in. × 11 in./ 215.9 mm × 279.4 mm ) A4 (8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./ 210 mm × 297 mm) 4" × 6"* 1 (4 in. × 6 in./ 101.6 mm × 152.4 mm ) Printing from your computer/ photo printing/ copying • This is a thick paper with a glossy finish that provides superior color reproducti on a[...]

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 19 Transparen- cies Letter (8 1/2 in. × 11 in./ 215.9 mm × 279.4 mm ) A4 (8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./ 210 mm × 297 mm) Printing from your computer/ copying • T his film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. • Load one sheet of plain paper as the last sheet in the stack. • Althou[...]

20 Paper Handl ing Chapter 3 General Paper Guidelines Paper Types You Cannot Use • Do not use: – Folded, creased, curled , or wrinkled paper – Envelopes with double flaps, or with pressure seals – Moist p aper – Paper with hol es (e.g. punched holes) – Very thin paper (less th an 17 lb. or 64 g/m 2 ) – Very thick paper (more than 28 l[...]

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 21 X Setting The Paper Thickness Lever The paper thickness lever adjusts the gap between th e print head and the paper to accommodate the thickness of various paper type s. Before printing, be sure to set the paper thickness lever. Follow this procedure: 1 Lift the scan unit until it locks into place . • When the machine [...]

22 Paper Handl ing Chapter 3 X Setting The Paper Size And Type For copying or photo printing (MP3 70), on the operation panel, you need to set the size and type of paper loaded in the m ulti-purpose tray . NOTE • For copying, specify the paper si ze as described in Chapter 4. • For photo printing, specify the pape r size as described in Ch apte[...]

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 23 Loading Envelopes Follow this procedure: 1 Set the paper thic kness lever to the ri ght. NOTE • For details on setting the paper thickness lever, see page 21. 2 Open the multi- purpose tray, t hen pull out the t ray extension . 3 Prepare the en velopes fo r loading. IMPORTANT • Press down firmly on the edges of the e[...]

24 Paper Handl ing Chapter 3 4 Place the stack of envelopes (pr int side up) in the multi-pur pose tray , and pinch the paper gu ide and adjust it to the left side of the stack . • Load the envelopes in the multi-purpose tray with the short side down. IMPORTANT • Make sure the stack does not ex ceed the pap er limit mark . 1 2 B A[...]

Chapter 4 Copying 25 Chapter 4 Cop ying X Documents You Can Copy For information on th e types of documents yo u can copy, their requirements, an d details on loadin g them, see Chapter 2. X Setting The Paper Size And Type For copying, on the operation panel, you need to set the size and type of paper loaded in the multi-purpose t ray. NOTE • For[...]

26 Copying Chapter 4 X Making Copies When making color or black & white copies, you can adjust the print resolution and d ensity. You can also change reduction or enlargement setting s. IMPORTANT • After turning the mac hine ON, or after recover ing from Power Save mode (see page 88), the image may not be corr ectly read by the machine. Wait [...]

Chapter 4 Copying 27 X Adjusting Image Quality (Resolution) You can adjust the image quality accord ing to the document to be copied. Follow this procedure: 5 Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & whit e copying. • The machine starts copying. NOTE • To cancel copying, press [Stop/Reset]. 1 Press [Menu] four times until <[...]

28 Copying Chapter 4 X Adjusting Exposure (Density) Exposure (density) is the degr ee of difference between light and dark. Increasing the exposure setting further blackens dark areas and whitens bright areas. Whereas decreasing the exposure setting reduces the difference betw een bright and dark areas. You can adjust the exposure between nine grad[...]

Chapter 4 Copying 29 Using Custom Copy Ratios In addition to making reductio n and enlargement decisions usin g preset copy ratios, you can make reduction and enlargement decisi ons in custom 1% increments. Follow this procedure: 4 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select t he copy rati o. – <25% MIN.> : Reduces the document to the 25% when copying. ?[...]

30 Copying Chapter 4 Copying An Image To Fit The Page If the document to be copied is la rger or smaller than the specified paper si ze, you can automatically reduce or enlarge the image to fit the size of the pap er you are printing on . NOTE • Some document size s may not be correctly detected. Follow this procedure: X Advanced Copy Features Th[...]

Chapter 4 Copying 31 Copying Two Pages To Fit Onto A Single Page This feature enables you to copy two docu ments onto a single sheet of paper, by reducing and rotating each image 90 degrees. NOTE • If < MEMORY FULL > appears on the LCD when copyi ng, set the image quality to < NORMAL > and try copying again. (See page 27) • You can [...]

32 Copying Chapter 4 Borderless Copying This feature enables you to copy color images so that they fill the entire page without borders. NOTE • You can use this feature only wh en the paper type is set to < GLOSSY >, < HIGH RE S. >, < PHOTO PRO >, < PHOTO PLUS >, or < OTHER >. For details on setting the paper type, s[...]

Chapter 4 Copying 33 Follow this procedure: 1 Load the document on th e platen glass. 2 Press [COPY]. 3 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select t he numb er of copies (max. 99 copies). NOTE • For the number of sheets of paper you can load at a time in the multi-purpose tray, see page 15. 4 Adjust the setti ngs for your document as necessary. NOTE • To sel[...]

34 Copying Chapter 4 Repeating An Im age On A Page This feature enables you to copy an image mu ltiple times onto a single page. You can set the machine to automatically select the number of times it repeats th e image, or you can specify the number. IMPORTANT • When manually setting the number o f times to copy the image, you must set the pape r[...]

Chapter 4 Copying 35 8 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select < AUTO > or < MANUAL >. z If you select < AUTO >: 1. Press [Set]. 2. Go to step 9. z If you select < MANUAL >: 1. Decide the number of times you want to c opy the image. • You can select a maximum of four vertic al repeats and four horizontal repeats. IMPORT ANT • Y our[...]

36 Copying Chapter 4 Creating A Mirror Image This feature enables you to make a mirror copy of a document. Use this feature when copying onto T-shirt transfers so that the image is oriented corr ectly when ironed onto fabric. NOTE • Use T-shirt transfers when the image w ill be ironed onto T-shirts. (See page 15) Follow this procedure: 1 Load the[...]

Chapter 4 Copying 37 Shrinking An image To Fit The Page If the image to be copied is la rger than the paper, this featur e will automatically reduce the image to fit the paper size. Follow this procedure: 1 Load the document on th e platen glass. 2 Press [COPY]. 3 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select t he numb er of copies (max. 99 copies). NOTE • For th[...]

38 Photo Printing From A Memo ry Card (MP370) Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Photo Printing Fr om A Memor y Car d (MP370) There are several ways you can print photos di rectly from a memory card, without using a computer. In particular, if you use a Photo Inde x Sheet, you can easily specify photographs and set printing options. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Ma[...]

Chapter 5 Photo Printing From A Me mory Card (M P370) 39 X Compatible Memory Cards The following cards are compatible with the mach ine. They are inserted into the card slots as described below: CAUTION • When using an xD-Picture Card, make sure to inse rt the xD-Picture Card into a Compact Flash card adapter (must be purchased sepa rately) befor[...]

40 Photo Printing From A Memo ry Card (MP370) Chapter 5 X Inserting/Removing A Memory Card Inserting A Memory Card There are two ways of inserting a memory card depend ing on the type of m emory card: one is to insert a memory card directly into the card slot, and th e other one is to insert a memory card through a Compact Flash card adapter (must [...]

Chapter 5 Photo Printing From A Me mory Card (M P370) 41 Removing A Memory Card Follow this procedure: CAUTION • If an error occurs duri ng printing from the memo ry card (e.g. paper run s out), do not remove the memory card or Compact Flash card adapter containing a memory card as this may damage the data on the memory card. • While the Access[...]

42 Photo Printing From A Memo ry Card (MP370) Chapter 5 X Convenient Printing Functions You can select prin t setting opti ons, such as printing photographs witho ut borders and prin ting blues and greens in landscape photographs brighter. Setting Borderless Printing This feature enables you to print colored images so that they fill the entire page[...]

Chapter 5 Photo Printing From A Me mory Card (M P370) 43 Setting Vivid Photo Printing Enabling this setting will make photograp hs appear more vibrant, especially blues and greens. I t is also effective for photographs that we re not taken with the correct exposure. 3. Press [Set]. 4. Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select the extension amount. –< SMALL[...]

44 Photo Printing From A Memo ry Card (MP370) Chapter 5 Setting Date Printing Enabling this setting will print the date, recorded by the di gital camera, below each thumbnail on an index or on the botto m right of the photograph . z To enable/disable date print ing: 1. Press [PHOTO PRINT]. 2. Press [Menu] once until < 1.PHOTO PRINT MODE > app[...]

Chapter 5 Photo Printing From A Me mory Card (M P370) 45 X Printing By Using The Photo Index Sheet With the MP370, yo u can easily print photo graphs by filling in the appropriate circl es on a Photo Index Sheet to select print options and phot ographs you want to print. Simply scanning a Pho to Index Sheet prints the select ed photographs accordin[...]

46 Photo Printing From A Memo ry Card (MP370) Chapter 5 4 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select < PRINT >. 5 Press [Set]. z If 30 or fewer images are st ored on the memory card: 1. The Photo Index Sheet is printed. 2. Go to step 8. z If 31 or more images are st ored on the memory card: 1. Go to step 6. 6 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select the range of photo[...]

Chapter 5 Photo Printing From A Me mory Card (M P370) 47 2. Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select the first r ecorded date of photographs you want to print. 3. Press [Set]. 4. Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select the last reco rded date of photographs you want to prin t. 5. Go to step 7. 7 Press [Set]. • The machine prints the Photo Index Sheets. NOTE • If more[...]

48 Photo Printing From A Memo ry Card (MP370) Chapter 5 10 Move the pa per thickness lever to the left . 11 Load the Photo Index Sheet on the platen glass. • When loading the Photo Inde x Sheet, place the front side down, and align the upper left corner of the sheet with the a lignment mark on the lower righ t corner of the platen glass. CAUTION [...]

Chapter 5 Photo Printing From A Me mory Card (M P370) 49 X Printing All Images This printing method creates individual pri nts of all phot ographs stored on a m emory card. Follow this procedure: 1 Turn ON the machin e, and load th e co rrect paper in the multi-purpose tray. NOTE • For details on pape r, see page 15. • For details on how to loa[...]

50 Photo Printing From A Memo ry Card (MP370) Chapter 5 9 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select the paper type. –< PHOTO PAPER PRO >: Suitable for photo paper pro. –< PLAIN PAPER >: Suitable for plain paper. –< HIGH RES. PAPER >: Suitable for high resolution paper. –< PHOTO PAPER PLUS >: Suitable for photo paper plus glossy. [...]

Chapter 5 Photo Printing From A Me mory Card (M P370) 51 X Index Printing With the MP370, you can print an index to check all the image dat a on the memory card, and select the settings for individual im ages and print them according to your preferen ce. The operation flow is as follows: Print an index to see thumbna ils of all the images on the me[...]

52 Photo Printing From A Memo ry Card (MP370) Chapter 5 NOTE • You may not be able to print photographs if the file size is too large (4800 x 3600 dpi or more). Try printing the photograph from your computer . (See page 69) • For det ails on vivi d photo print ing, see page 43. • Borderless and vivid photo printing are disabled when < PLAI[...]

Chapter 5 Photo Printing From A Me mory Card (M P370) 53 7 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select the paper s ize. –< LTR >: Letter size –< 4" × 6" >: Card size –< 5" × 7" >: Card size –< A4 >: A4 size 8 Press [Set]. 9 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select the paper type. –< PHOTO PAPER PRO >: Suitable for[...]

54 Photo Printing From A Memo ry Card (MP370) Chapter 5 Printing A Single Image This printing method prints a specified single photograph from a memo ry card. In order to select the photograph you want to print, you will need to print the index and note the im age number assigned to the photograph. To print an index, see page 52. Follow this proced[...]

Chapter 5 Photo Printing From A Me mory Card (M P370) 55 11 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select t he paper size. –< LTR >: Letter size –< 4" × 6" >: Card size –< 5" × 7" >: Card size –< A4 >: A4 size 12 Press [Set]. 13 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select the paper type. –< PHOTO PAPER PRO >: Suitable [...]

56 Photo Printing From A Memo ry Card (MP370) Chapter 5 Printing A Range Of Images This printing method prints a range of photographs in sequence on a memory card. In order to select the photographs to print, first pri nt the index and note the image numbers assi gned to them. You can also print a range of images according to the r ecorded dates of[...]

Chapter 5 Photo Printing From A Me mory Card (M P370) 57 3. Press [Set]. 4. Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select the last image number you want to print. • Press and hold down [ W ] or [ X ] to quickly advance through the image numbers. 5. Go to step 8. z If you select < DATE >: 1. Press [Set]. 2. Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select the first r ecorded da[...]

58 Photo Printing From A Memo ry Card (MP370) Chapter 5 11 Use [ W ] or [ X ] to select the paper type. –< PHOTO PAPER PRO >: Suitable for photo paper pro. –< PLAIN PAPER >: Suitable for plain paper. –< HIGH RES. PAPER >: Suitable for high resolution paper. –< PHOTO PAPER PLUS >: Suitable for photo paper plus glossy.[...]

Chapter 5 Photo Printing From A Me mory Card (M P370) 59 DPOF (Digit al Print O rder Format) P rinting This printing method prints photographs according to the DPOF settings specified on your digital camera. NOTE • For information on how to set the DPOF functions , see the manual supplied w ith your digital camera. The machine supports the follo [...]

60 Photo Printing Di rectly From A Digital Camera (MP370) Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Photo Printing Directl y Fr om A Digital Camera (MP370) Connecting a PictBridge compatible or Canon B ubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera or digital video camcorder to t he MP370 enables you to print capt ured images directly with out using a computer. When prin ti[...]

Chapter 6 Photo Pr inting Directly From A Digital Camera (MP370) 61 X Paper Types For A Digital Camera You can use th e following genuine Canon paper: IMPORTANT • When loading the paper in the multi-purpose tr ay, load it with the glossy side facing up. Digital Ca mera Setti ng Paper Type Paper Size Card #1 Photo Paper Pro 4 in. × 6 in./10 1.6 m[...]

62 Photo Printing Di rectly From A Digital Camera (MP370) Chapter 6 X Printing Directly From A Digital Camera This section describes how to connect a dig ital camera to the mach ine and how to print photogr aphs. IMPORTANT • While using the machine, do not discon nect and connect th e USB cable. Follow this procedure: 1 Turn ON the machin e, and [...]

Chapter 6 Photo Pr inting Directly From A Digital Camera (MP370) 63 NOTE • For the operation, print error message s and troubleshooting of the digital camera, refer to your digital camera user’s manual. • For print error messages an d troubles hooting of the machine, see page 110. • For the operation, print error messag es and troubleshooti[...]

64 Becoming Familiar With The Software Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Becoming F amiliar With The Software PC X Installing The Software If you have not already installed t he software c ontained on the Set up CD-ROM suppl ied with this machine, please do so now. For instructions, see Set-Up Sheet or Software Guide . NOTE • For details on a ll features of t [...]

Chapter 7 Becoming Familiar With The Software 65 z If using the machine with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed: This machine is equipped with a USB 2.0 Hi-S peed interface. Hi-Speed USB mode greatly increases data-transfer rates. Howeve r, to use this mode, you must conn ect it to a computer equipped with a USB 2.0 Hi-Sp eed interface by using a correspon ding USB [...]

66 Becoming Familiar With The Software Chapter 7 User authority when using Microsoft Windows 2000/XP When installing the software in Windows 2000, you m ust log on as Administrator or have Administrator privileges. When in stalling the software in Windows XP, you must log on as Administrator. For details, see Software Guide , located on your Set up[...]

Chapter 7 Becoming Familiar With The Software 67 X Uninstalling, Reinstalling The Software If you do not need the MP Toolbox or MP Drivers an y longer, or if they ar e not installed correctly, uninstall them. When uninstalling the software from Wind ows 2000, you must log on as Administ rator or have Administrator privileges. When uninstalling the [...]

68 Becoming Familiar With The Software Chapter 7 Uninstalling The MP Drivers Follow this procedure: Reinstalli ng After uninstalling the MP Toolbox and MP Drivers, install the software. (See Softw are Guide , located on your Setup CD-ROM) 1 Close any open software applications, i ncluding virus che ckers. 2 Click [Start] on the task bar, point to [[...]

Chapter 8 Printing From You r Computer 69 Chapter 8 Printing Fr om Y our Computer PC X Before Printing Before printing, confirm as follows. Is The Software (MP Drivers) Installed? If the software is not yet installed, see Software Guide , located on your Setup CD-RO M. Is The Machine Specified As [Set as Default Printer]? You can confirm whether th[...]

70 Printing From Your Computer Chapter 8 X Printing Documents Installing the MP Drivers enables you to print from application software su pporting a print function. The print procedure varies slightly depe nding on the application software . The basic print procedure is explained here. For the actual operati on, see the manuals of the application s[...]

Chapter 8 Printing From You r Computer 71 X Canceling Printing You can cancel printing eith er before or aft er the machine starts printing. Canceling Before The Ma chine Starts Printing Follow this procedure: Canceling After the Ma chine Starts Printing Follow this procedure: X Changing Print Settings Your machine is initially installed wit h fact[...]

72 Printing From Your Computer Chapter 8 Changing Print Settings With The Print Advisor Follow this procedure: Changing Print Settings Manually Follow this procedure: 1 Open the documen t in the applicat ion software, an d select the command to print. • This in most cases will be [Print] in the [File] me nu or toolbar. 2 In the [Print] dial og bo[...]

Chapter 9 Scanning 73 Chapter 9 Scanning PC X About Scanning Images You can scan images from the m achine to a computer, and save th em in JPEG, TIFF, or Bitmap format. And you can process that data by using th e supplied application soft ware to create original images. Furthermore, you can use the supplied O CR (O ptical Character Re cogni tion) s[...]

74 Scanning Chapter 9 Scanning Using The MP Toolbox MP Toolbox contains buttons fo r scanning documents to you r computer and processing and saving them. For details on using the MP Toolbox, see Software Guide , located on yo ur Setup CD-ROM. Follow this procedure: 1 Load the document on th e platen glass . (See page 14) 2 On the Windows desktop, d[...]

Chapter 9 Scanning 75 4 If the setti ngs screen appear s, change the set tings as necessa ry. • For details on t he setti ngs of the screens, see Software Guide , located on your Setup CD-ROM. 5 Click [Start]. • The document is scanned . NOTE • The scanned document will be saved in the followi ng location, depending on your computer environme[...]

76 Scanning Chapter 9 4 If necessary, in the scanner dri ver dialog box, pre view the scan and make adjustments. (See Software Guide , located on your Setup CD-ROM) 5 Click [Scan]. • When scanning is complete , the scanned image will appear in the application software’s display area. Scanning With The Operat ion Panel Of The Machine By pressing[...]

Chapter 1 0 Maintenanc e 77 Chapter 10 Maintenance X Replacing Ink Tanks Low Ink Warning When ink is running low, the LCD will display < BLACK INK LOW >, < COLOR INK LOW >, or < BLACK/COLOR INK LOW > warning you to have a new ink tank ready before the in k runs out. When copying or photo p rinting, if the machine stop s printing w[...]

78 Maintenanc e Chapter 1 0 • Do not touch printouts with wet hands or spill liquids on them as the ink may run. • Replace ink tanks qu ickly. Once in stalled, do no t remove it from the mach ine and leave out in the open. Doing so may cause the ink tank not to function when reinst alled in the machine. Replacing An Ink Tank This section descri[...]

Chapter 1 0 Maintenanc e 79 4 Hold the empty ink ta nk’s tab and pull forward to relea se. Lift out the i nk tank. CAUTION • Do not remove the print head from the machine. • Remove one ink tank at a time. • Do not touch the round shaft , transparent film , film cable , ink absorber (sponge part) , or any metal parts. IMPORTANT • Discard t[...]

80 Maintenanc e Chapter 1 0 Resetting The Ink Counter The ink counter keeps track of how much ink is left in the ink tanks, enabling the machine to warn you when ink is running low. Thus, reset the ink counter when replacing ink tanks. Also you can check the current ink level of the ink tanks at any time. When you replace an ink tank, the LCD will [...]

Chapter 1 0 Maintenanc e 81 Checking The Ink level If you reset the ink counter when you installed/replaced the ink tanks, you can check the current ink level of the ink tanks at any t ime. To check the current ink level of the ink ta nks, press [COPY], [SCAN], or [PHOTO PRINT]. The LCD will d isplay the ink level for approx. three seconds. Indicat[...]

82 Maintenanc e Chapter 1 0 X Maintaining The Print Head You can print a nozzle check patter n to check w hether each print head is opera ting properly, and then clean or align the print head. Flowchart Of Print Head Maintenance Step 1 Step 2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 3 If the print head position patterns are not uniform, Perform normal prin t head[...]

Chapter 1 0 Maintenanc e 83 Printing The Nozz le Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern shows whether the print head is operating properly. NOTE • You can also pr int the nozzle che c k pattern from your computer. (See Software Guide , located on your Setup CD-ROM) Follow this procedure: 1 Load letter- or A4-size plain paper in the multi-purpose [...]

84 Maintenanc e Chapter 1 0 Confirming The No zzle Check Pattern This section describes how to confirm the nozzle check pattern and print head positi on pattern. NOTE • If the ink level is low, the nozz le ch eck pattern is not printed correctly. If the ink level is low, replace the relevant ink tank. (See page 78) z If the lines are broken, or w[...]

Chapter 1 0 Maintenanc e 85 Cleaning The Print Head If the printed nozzle check pattern is broken, missi ng, or a specific color is not printed, clean the print head. NOTE • Cleaning the print head consu mes a small amount of ink. Cleaning too often reduces the amount of ink in the ink tanks. • Your machine performs print head cleaning every ti[...]

86 Maintenanc e Chapter 1 0 Aligning The Print Head If you have printed the nozzle check pattern (see pa ge 83) and determined th at the print head needs aligning, align it from the operati on panel. NOTE • You can also align the paper from your computer. (See Software Guide , located on your Setup CD-ROM) Follow this procedure: 1 Load letter- or[...]

Chapter 1 0 Maintenanc e 87 Using The Calibration Function If the color tone of copies or scans of photos differs from that of the original, you can use the calibration function to adj ust the color tone printed. Follow this procedure: 9 Press [Set]. 10 Repeat steps 8 and 9 for col umns B to K. 1 Press [Additional Functions]. 2 Use [ W ] or [ X ] t[...]

88 Maintenanc e Chapter 1 0 Setting The Power Save Timer Power Save mode i s the mode in w hich the scanning lamp is shut off. You can specify the length of time until the machine ent ers the Power Save mode by using the Power Save Timer setting. If you perform an operation immediately after recov e ring from Power Save mode, the image may not be c[...]

Chapter 1 0 Maintenanc e 89 X Cleaning Your Machine This section describes the necessary cleaning procedures for your machine. CAUTION • Be sure to turn OFF the powe r and discon nect the power c ord before cle aning the machin e. • Do not use tissue paper, paper tow els, or simila r materials for cleanin g; they can stick to the components or [...]

90 Troubles hooting Chapter 11 Chapter 11 T r oub leshooting Pr oblems Installing And Uninstalling Softwar e X MP Drivers/MP Toolbox X MP Toolbox Only X MP Drivers Only Cause Action Software is not installed correctly . If you have not followed the installation procedure correctly, reinstall the software. If there was an error du ring installation [...]

Chapter 11 Troubleshooti ng 91 z Uninstallation of the MP Driver s takes too long (Windows XP). z Uninstallation was completed, but the [Can on] folder remains in the [Start] menu. z The message <Version c onflict> appear s on your computer (Windows 98). z Cannot use the software after upgrading to Windows XP. z In [Device M anager], green ma[...]

92 Troubles hooting Chapter 11 Paper Is J ammed X Removing Jammed Paper If < CLEAR PAPER JAM > is displayed o n the LCD, follow th is procedure to clear the paper jam. Clearing Jams In The Paper Output Tray Follow this procedure: Clearing Jams From Th e Multi-purpose Tray Follow this procedure: 1 Gently pull any jammed paper out of the paper [...]

Chapter 11 Troubleshooti ng 93 If There Are Repeated Paper Jams Paper jams can occur repeatedly when the roller is not operating correctly, or paper is not loaded correctly. Paying attention to the fo llowing po ints, reload the paper or clean the roller. Item to be checked Checking poin t Corrective action Roller Is the roller clean? If the roller[...]

94 Troubles hooting Chapter 11 No P o wer X Nothing Displays On The LC D (There Is No Power) When you connect the power cord to the mach ine and wall outlet, and press [ON/OFF], the machine powers ON and a message is displayed on the LCD. While the [Alarm] lamp flashes, th e machine is initializing and you will not be able to use it. Wait until the[...]

Chapter 11 Troubleshooti ng 95 When Copying The paper stack exceeds the capacity of the multi-purpose tray. If the paper stack exceeds the paper limit mark, or exceeds the capacity of the multi-pu rpose tr ay, reduce the amount of paper. (See page 15) The paper is not loaded correctly. C heck that the pa per has been loaded corr ectly and that the [...]

96 Troubles hooting Chapter 11 X Paper Curls X Outputting Stops In-progress When Copying Or Printing From A Computer When Copying The platen glass or the inside of the document cover is dirty. Clean the platen glass and the inside of the do cument cover. (See page 89) Cause Action You are using thin paper to print. Use 17 lb.–28 lb. (64 g/m 2 –[...]

Chapter 11 Troubleshooti ng 97 Memory Card Pr oblems (MP370) X Memory Card Is Not Recognized X Images On The Memory Ca rd Are Not Recognized X Cannot Print Correctly From The Memory Card Cause Action The memory card is not correctly inserted into the card slot. • Reins ert the memory card into the card slot securely. (See page 40) • Reinsert th[...]

98 Troubles hooting Chapter 11 X Cannot Write To A Memory Card From PC X Removable Disk Does Not Appear In Windows Explorer X The [Unplug/Eject] Icon Does Not Appear (Windows 2000) Cause Action < CARD PROTECT > is set to < ON > or Photo Print mode is entered. Press [Additional Functions] and set < CARD PROTECT > to < OFF >. [...]

Chapter 11 Troubleshooti ng 99 X The Machine Does Not Appear In [Hardware devices] In The [Add/Remove Hardware] Di alog Box (Windows 2000) X In Windows Explorer, You Cannot Display [Thumbnails] (Windows 2000) X The Memory Card Is Recognized As A Drive Other Than [Removable Disk] X Computer Cannot Be Started Cause Action In the case of a multi-f unc[...]

100 Troubles hooting Chapter 11 Pr oblems Printing Fr om Y our Computer Cause Action The background of the BJ Status Monitor pi cture is yel low or red. Follow the instructions in the BJ Status Monitor. (See Software Guide , located on your Setu p CD-ROM) If <Service error 5100> appears: Clear the paper jam (see page 92) or foreign object tha[...]

Chapter 11 Troubleshooti ng 101 X Cannot Print To A Shared Printer Pr oblems Scanning Cause Action The server (the computer to which the machine is connected) is not turned ON. Turn ON the server. The server is not set up for printer sharing. Set up the server for pr inter sharing. (See Software Guide , located on your Setup CD-ROM) The server is n[...]

102 Troubles hooting Chapter 11 The machine is not recognized in the [Scanners and Cameras] window of [Control Pane l]. Follow this procedure to check wh ether the machine icon is present in [Scanners and Cameras] of [Control Panel]: 1. Confirm that the USB cable is connected, and start the computer. 2. Click [S tart] on the taskbar, point to [Sett[...]

Chapter 11 Troubleshooti ng 103 X You Tried To Create A Multi-page PDF, But Were Not Able To Scan Multiple Documents X When You Click A Button On The MP Toolbox, An Unwanted Application Opens X You Opened The Properties Dialog Box From The [Scanners and Cameras] Icon And Changed The Settings, But The Settings Were Not Activated (Windows 2000) Cause[...]

104 Troubles hooting Chapter 11 X Cannot Scan Correctly With Multi-Scan X Scanned Image Is Displayed Large (Small) On The Computer Screen Cause Action The position or orientation of the documents is incorrect. Place the documents so that the position and orientation of the documents meet the following requirements. • There should be a gap o f at [...]

Chapter 11 Troubleshooti ng 105 The Cov er Cannot Be Closed X The Inner Cover Cannot Be Closed X The Paper Output Tray Cannot Be Closed X The Paper Output Tray Cannot Be Opened Cause Action The scan unit is returned to its original position before the i nner cover is closed. Lift the scan unit until it locks into place, and close the inner cover by[...]

106 Troubles hooting Chapter 11 X When The [Alarm] Lamp Flashes If a paper jam occurs while printing, the [Alarm] lamp flashes. Check the cause of the error below and take corrective actions. z If a message appea rs: 1 Check the message app earing on the LCD. 2 Follow the instruc tions and correct the e rror. • For LCD messages, see page 107. 3 P[...]

Chapter 11 Troubleshooti ng 107 X LCD Messages Below is a list of messages that are displayed on the LCD w hen a problem occurs. Check the cause of the error and take correctiv e actions according to the list. Message Cause Action Details BLACK INK CHANGED? The machine is asking whether you replaced the black ink tank. If you replaced the black ink[...]

108 Troubles hooting Chapter 11 COLOR INK LOW The ink level in the color ink tank is low. Make sure you have a new color ink tank ready to replace the used one when ink runs o u t. If the machine stops printing when copying or photo printing, you can contin ue printing by pressing [Set]. However, note that in k may run out. If print quality deterio[...]

Chapter 11 Troubleshooti ng 109 NO FILES ON CARD There are no available files on the memory card. Make sure you have recorded images in the appropriate format on the memory card. page 39 PROBLEM READING CARD REINSERT MEMORY CARD The data on the memory card may be inaccessible. Check the data on the memory card in your digital camera. — PROBLEM RE[...]

110 Troubles hooting Chapter 11 X Cannot Print Properly From A Digital Camera (MP370) The following messages may be displayed on the digital cam era or digital video cam corder when images are printed directly fr om them. Take the appropriate action to correct the error. • Images can be printed directly from “PictBridge” and Cano n “Bubble [...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 111 Chapter 12 Appendix This section describes how to change the machin e settings, and provides a description of each setting item. How T o Change Settings, And Explanation Of Their Content X Accessing The Machine Settings Follow this procedure to change the settings of each mode: 1 Refer to the function lists on the following [...]

112 Appendix Chapter 12 Settings To find the setting you want to chan ge, see the following menu lists. NOTE • Default settings are shown in bold type. Function key: [COPY] Menu: ENLARGE/REDUCE Menu: PAPER SELECT For details , see page 25 . Menu: DENSITY For details , see page 28 . z If you press [Addition al Functions]: 1. Use [ W ] or [ X ] to [...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 113 Menu: IMAGE QUALITY For details , see page 27 . Menu: SPECIAL COPY Function key: [PHOTO PRINT] (MP370) Menu: PHOTO PRINT MODE (MP370) * Available only when < LTR > or < A4 > is selecte d for the paper si ze. Name Descript ion Settings Details 2 on 1 Copies two pages on one page (letter- or A4-size only). -p a g e[...]

114 Appendix Chapter 12 Menu: ALL IMAGES For details , see page 49 . Menu: SINGLE IMAGE For details , see page 54 . Menu: SELECT RANGE For details , see page 56 . Menu: DPOF For details , see page 59 . Function key: [Add itional Functions] Menu: INK VOLUME Menu: MAINTENANCE Name Descript ion Settings Details LOW INK WARNING Notifies you when ink in[...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 115 Menu: QUIET PRINTING Menu: EXTENSION AMOUNT Menu: CARD PROTECT Menu: DISPLAY LANGUAGE Menu: POWER SAVE TIMER Name Descript ion Settings Details - Enables/disables quiet pr inting mode (reduces the noise when printing). ON OFF - Name Descript ion Settings Details - For borderless printing or copying, selects the amount of ima[...]

116 Appendix Chapter 12 Settings F or Paper T ypes For Copying NOTE • In order to obtain optimal quality print results when copying photogr aphs, use Canon-recomm ended Photo Paper Pro or Photo Paper Plus. For Photo Printing (MP370) NOTE • In order to obtain optimal quality prin t results when printing photographs, use Canon -recommended Photo [...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 117 For Photo Index Sheet Printi ng (MP370) IMPORTANT • For printing a Photo Index Sheet, use only white plain paper. If you prin t a Photo Index Sheet on paper such as recycled paper th at is not very white, it may not be read corr ectly by the machine. Paper type settings available Suitable paper types Plain Paper Suitabl e [...]

118 Appendix Chapter 12 Displaying Electr onic Manuals Stored On The Setup CD-R OM 1 Insert the Setup CD- ROM into the di sk drive. IMPORTANT • The electronic manual s are included in PDF and HTML format on the Setup CD-ROM. • To view the manuals in PDF format , Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed. If yo u do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader in[...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 119 z Copying manual to your computer: 1. Click [Yes]. • The electronic manual will be displayed after it is copied onto your computer’s hard disk. • As you copy them, a start-up icon for each manual will be placed on the Windows desktop. • Double-click the ico n of the el ectronic manual you want to open. NOTE • Go to[...]

120 Appendix Chapter 12 X About The Software Guide The Software Guide is a PDF file included on the Se tup CD-ROM. This guide contains the following i nformation: z Chapter 1, Installing – System requirements and soft ware – Installing the software – Checking installat ion – Reading from or wri tin g to a memory card – Setting the def aul[...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 121 X Using The Online Help When printing a document from a co mputer, you can use the online Help provid ed on the Properties dialog box of the application used to p rint the do cument. The online Help displays descriptions of the setting items of the Properties dialog box. To display the online Help, click [H elp] at the lower[...]

122 Appendix Chapter 12 X Safety Information Please read the safety warnings and cautions provid ed in this guide to ensure that you use your machine safely. Do not attempt to use the machine in any way not described in thi s guide. WARNING You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the machine if you ignore any of these safety precautions. z L[...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 123 z Maintenance z Handling z Others Do not service the machine yourself except as specifically described in this guide. If further servicing is required, contact the Canon Customer Care Center at 757-413-28 48. When storing the machine, choo se a location where the machine is not exposed to dust. Dust accumulation may prevent [...]

124 Appendix Chapter 12 CAUTION You may cause injury or damage the machine if you ignore any of th ese safety precautions. z Location Do not place the following objects on top of the machine. If such ob jects come into contact with internal electrical component s, the machine may short-circuit, resulting in fire or el ectrical shock. – Metal obje[...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 125 z Power supply Never remove the p lug by pulling on the co rd. Pulling on the power cord may damage the co rd and cause a fire or electrical shock. When turning OFF the power, be sure to press [ON/OFF] or unplug the machine. However, if the machine is unpl ugged during printing, the pri nt head is not protected with th e cap[...]

126 Appendix Chapter 12 z Handling Close the document cover gently to avoid catchin g your hand. Failing to do so may resu lt in personal injury. Do not press down hard on the document cov er when using the platen glass to scan thick books. This may damage the pl aten glass and do cument cover a nd/or resu lt in person al injury. Do not touch the h[...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 127 z Print head/Ink tanks For safety reasons, store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor im mediately. Do not shake pr int heads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the print head.[...]

128 Appendix Chapter 12 X Legal Limitations On Use Of Your Product And Use Of Images It may be unlawful to m ake copies of, scan, print or u se reproductions of the following do cuments. The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doub t, check with a legal represent ative in your jurisdiction. . • Paper money • Money orders • Certificates o[...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 129 X Users In The U.S.A. FCC Notice MP370: H12406 MP360: H12405 This device complies with Part 15 of the F CC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditi ons: This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept an interference received, including interference th at may cause undesired operation.[...]

130 Appendix Chapter 12 Specif ications General Specifications Power source Power consumption Weight (Components attached) Dimensions 120V/60 Hz • Maximum: Ap prox. 47.0 W • Standby: Approx. 14.5 W (MP370) Approx. 14.0 W (MP360) Approx. 18.5 l b./8.4 kg • 17 7/8 in. (W) × 14 1/8 in. (D) × 9 7/8 in. (H) (454 mm (W) × 358 mm (D) × 249 mm (H[...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 131 Printable areas Note on printing area illustrations: Printing area: Canon recom mends that you print within (dark shade) this area. Printable area: The area wher e it is possible to p rint. (light shade) However, printi ng in this area can adversely affect print quality or paper feed precision. • Paper printable areas: Let[...]

132 Appendix Chapter 12 System Requirements See page 64. Ink Specifications Ink tank colors/capacit y • Black (BCI-24 Black): approx. 300*, approx. 580** • Color (BCI-24 Color): approx. 160** * 1500 characters per page, normal text, at standard and plain paper mode with W indows XP printer driv er . ** Based on printing the ISO JIS-SCID No. 5 p[...]

Chapter 12 Appendix 133 Photo Print Specif ications (MP 370) Interface Paper Layout Features • Card slots •U S B p o r t • Plain paper • Photo Paper Pro • Plain paper: Letter/A4: With/with out borders, index (max. 70 images) • Photo Paper Pro: Letter/A4: With/with out borders, index (max. 70 images) Card: With/ without borders, i ndex ([...]

134 Appendix Chapter 12 Specifications subject to chan ge without noti ce. Scan Specifications Compatibility Scanning speed Effective scanni ng width Scanning resolution Scanning image processing TWAIN / WIA (Windows XP) • Black & white text/grayscale (300 dpi): Min. 5.8 seconds/ page (lette r size)* • Color (150 dpi): Min. 17.4 seconds/pag[...]

Index 135 Numerics W (–) and X (+) keys 9 2 on 1 copying 31, 113 A Access lamp 8 Additional Functions key 9 Alarm lamp 10 when flashing 106 All images printing 49 B Black key 9 Borderless copying 32, 113 Borderless printing 42 C Calibration 87 Canceling printing 71 Card slot 8 compatible memory c ards 39 Card slot cover 7 Color key 9 Compact Flas[...]

136 Index CLEAR PAPER JAM 107 COLOR INK CHANGED? 107 COLOR INK LOW 108 COVER OPEN 108 DATA IN MEMORY CANNOT TURN OFF 108 FILE NOT READABLE 108 INK TANK CHANGED? 108 INSERT PHOTO CARD 108 INVALID KEY/SETTING 108 LOAD PAPER 108 MACHINE IN USE CANNOT TURN O FF 108 MEMORY FULL 108 NO FILES ON CARD 109 PROBLEM READING CARD REINSERT MEMORY CARD 109 PROBL[...]

Index 137 Printing before printing 69 documents 70 specifications 133 Problems cannot close the paper output tray 105 copying 94 installing/uninstall ing software 90 nothing displays on the LCD 94 printing 94 printing from a computer 100 printing from a digital camera 110 scanning 101 R Reducing a copy an image to fi t the page 30 automatically 112[...]

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