MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 2
... of service and support coverage at www.canonesp.com. Email Tech Support - Extended Service and Support - In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are subject to your product's 1 year limited...friendly technical support representatives, specially trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to change without notice. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to start is available ...
... of service and support coverage at www.canonesp.com. Email Tech Support - Extended Service and Support - In addition, the latest driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to buy" instructions are subject to your product's 1 year limited...friendly technical support representatives, specially trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to change without notice. www.canonesp.com Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended service program that provides up to start is available ...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 5
...PictBridge Print Settings 39 Routine Maintenance 43 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 50 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 51 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........52 Print Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning...But Ink Is Not Ejected......... 79 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 79 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver .......... 80 Paper Jams 81 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen 83 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device 85 Cannot Print...
...PictBridge Print Settings 39 Routine Maintenance 43 Replacing an Ink Tank 43 Keeping the Best Printing Results 49 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 50 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 51 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........52 Print Head Cleaning 54 Print Head Deep Cleaning...But Ink Is Not Ejected......... 79 Paper Does Not Feed Properly 79 Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver .......... 80 Paper Jams 81 Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen 83 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device 85 Cannot Print...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 8
... the Machine Before turning on the machine. If you are using the machine connected to a computer, turn on the machine, confirm the following . z The MP Drivers are installed into place. Operate as the explanation. The explanation about the work flow is displayed. 2 Select a menu you would like to refill paper, you...
... the Machine Before turning on the machine. If you are using the machine connected to a computer, turn on the machine, confirm the following . z The MP Drivers are installed into place. Operate as the explanation. The explanation about the work flow is displayed. 2 Select a menu you would like to refill paper, you...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 12
...Paper Plus Glossy *1 Paper with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Envelope 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 50 sheets - *6 Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper High...Double Sided*3, *4 T-Shirt Transfers*3 Photo Stickers*7 TR-301 1 sheet PS-101 1 sheet Paper Output Tray Load Limit Media Type Machine Setting Printer Driver Setting 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 1 envelope - You may not be able to the instruction manual supplied with a Model Number is not ...
...Paper Plus Glossy *1 Paper with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website. Envelope 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 50 sheets - *6 Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper High...Double Sided*3, *4 T-Shirt Transfers*3 Photo Stickers*7 TR-301 1 sheet PS-101 1 sheet Paper Output Tray Load Limit Media Type Machine Setting Printer Driver Setting 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper 1 envelope - You may not be able to the instruction manual supplied with a Model Number is not ...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 14
... paper; Note You cannot load paper other type of paper, load it in the Front Tray and require the use of the Rear Tray. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 13. Hints for handling these paper sources according to the PC Printing Guide on page 8. For details on... Rear Tray. Note z Some types and sizes of the machine. See "Paper Handling" on -screen manual. 10 Before Using the Machine For details on printer driver settings, refer to how you are using any other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray. For details on loading...
... paper; Note You cannot load paper other type of paper, load it in the Front Tray and require the use of the Rear Tray. z Printer driver settings may be required depending on page 13. Hints for handling these paper sources according to the PC Printing Guide on page 8. For details on... Rear Tray. Note z Some types and sizes of the machine. See "Paper Handling" on -screen manual. 10 Before Using the Machine For details on printer driver settings, refer to how you are using any other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray. For details on loading...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 16
... "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. For details on page 34. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source ...to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. 12 Before Using the Machine Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the machine will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Front Tray.
... "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with Macintosh" on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when printing. For details on page 34. Changing the Paper Source Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source ...to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. 12 Before Using the Machine Confirm the setting in the printer driver, the Paper Feed Switch on the machine will be used switches between the Rear Tray and the Front Tray.
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 18
2 Prepare to the loaded paper. Put your finger in each menu, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. Note You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. For details, refer to a computer, select the...direct printing without using the machine connected to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the printer driver. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. 14 Before Using the Machine Important z Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (B)....
2 Prepare to the loaded paper. Put your finger in each menu, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. Note You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on page 21 and page 26. For details, refer to a computer, select the...direct printing without using the machine connected to the PC Printing Guide onscreen manual. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in the printer driver. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on page 34. 14 Before Using the Machine Important z Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (B)....
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 19
.... (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Front Tray lamp (A) lights. Note You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in the Front Tray. Loading Paper in the Front Tray You can also select the paper source with the... printer driver. You cannot load any other paper in the Front Tray. 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. For details, refer to load...
.... (3) Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Front Tray lamp (A) lights. Note You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in the Front Tray. Loading Paper in the Front Tray You can also select the paper source with the... printer driver. You cannot load any other paper in the Front Tray. 1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it. For details, refer to load...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 21
... and page 26. 4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the PC Printing Guide on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details on page 34. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on settings in each mode. Note z When performing copy direct printing... without using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer driver. z When using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in each mode, see...
... and page 26. 4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the PC Printing Guide on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. For details on page 34. z You can also select the paper source with Macintosh" on settings in each mode. Note z When performing copy direct printing... without using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page size and Media type in the printer driver. z When using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in each mode, see...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 22
... edges of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: - z If the flap of the envelopes to "Printing Envelopes" in the printer driver according to print on envelopes. Important z The envelopes may jam in the Rear Tray 1 Prepare the envelopes. z Make sure that no curl or puff exceeds...
... edges of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use the following envelopes: - z If the flap of the envelopes to "Printing Envelopes" in the printer driver according to print on envelopes. Important z The envelopes may jam in the Rear Tray 1 Prepare the envelopes. z Make sure that no curl or puff exceeds...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 23
...Page Size. In Windows, select DL Env. Load with Macintosh" on the left side of the Paper Support. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on page 34...(1) (B) (2) Important Envelopes may not be loaded at once. Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. If you load envelopes in the Rear Tray. (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure...
...Page Size. In Windows, select DL Env. Load with Macintosh" on the left side of the Paper Support. Note For details on printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on page 34...(1) (B) (2) Important Envelopes may not be loaded at once. Important Make sure that the Rear Tray lamp lights up. 3 Specify the settings in the printer driver. (1) Select Envelope in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. If you load envelopes in the Rear Tray. (A) (A) Printing orientation (B) Make sure...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 24
...z When performing copy direct printing without using the machine connected to the PC Printing Guide on page 21 and page 26. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Machine For details on settings in the Rear Tray only. (1) Load ... paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. z You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers in each mode. Loading Small-Sized Paper You ...
...z When performing copy direct printing without using the machine connected to the PC Printing Guide on page 21 and page 26. For details on printer driver settings, see "Setting Items" on -screen manual. 20 Before Using the Machine For details on settings in the Rear Tray only. (1) Load ... paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in each mode, see "Printing with Windows" on page 33 or "Printing with the printer driver. z You can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers in each mode. Loading Small-Sized Paper You ...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 37
... Turn on the machine. For details on using Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Instructions is specified for basic printing. You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is only displayed when the on page 12. Printing from Your Computer...-screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Easy-PhotoPrint EX is provided on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your digital camera, you select Front for Plain Paper, the machine will automatically switch to view the online help ...
... Turn on the machine. For details on using Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Instructions is specified for basic printing. You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is only displayed when the on page 12. Printing from Your Computer...-screen manuals are installed. 6 Click Print (or OK). Easy-PhotoPrint EX is provided on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your digital camera, you select Front for Plain Paper, the machine will automatically switch to view the online help ...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 38
... Printing from Your Computer If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on page 12. You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the machine and load the paper in the Front Tray. z For details on other than A4... in Paper Size. 6 Click OK. 7 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in Format for Media Type. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the machine.
... Printing from Your Computer If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on page 12. You cannot load paper other printer driver functions, click to be used with Macintosh 1 Turn on the machine and load the paper in the Front Tray. z For details on other than A4... in Paper Size. 6 Click OK. 7 Select Print on the application software's File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in Format for Media Type. Printing with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the machine.
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 54
...See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 56. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and... make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are probably clogged. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 54. Contact your computer. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon...
...See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 56. When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in the printer driver settings. Note Before performing maintenance z Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and... make sure that all lamps for the ink tanks are probably clogged. Step 1 See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 54. Contact your computer. Note You can also perform the maintenance operation from your Canon...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 71
... 68 z "LCD Cannot Be Seen At All" on page 70 z "An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 70 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 71 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 72 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 73 z "The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying... Not Ejected" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver" on page 80 z "Paper Jams" on page 81 z "Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen" on page 83 z "Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device...
... 68 z "LCD Cannot Be Seen At All" on page 70 z "An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD" on page 70 z "Cannot Install the MP Drivers" on page 71 z "Cannot Connect to Computer Properly" on page 72 z "Print Results Not Satisfactory" on page 73 z "The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying... Not Ejected" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 79 z "Paper Does Not Feed from the Paper Source Specified in the Printer Driver" on page 80 z "Paper Jams" on page 81 z "Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen" on page 83 z "Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 75
...of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. In Windows XP, click Start then My Computer. Contact a Canon service representative. Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an Windows error, the... on the Installation Failure screen. (3)Click Back on the screen that appears next. (4)Click Exit on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is your machine's name), then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the machine... proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. Note To use the Run command to reinstall the MP Drivers. If the CD-ROM icon is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. If the icon...
...of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. In Windows XP, click Start then My Computer. Contact a Canon service representative. Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to an Windows error, the... on the Installation Failure screen. (3)Click Back on the screen that appears next. (4)Click Exit on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is your machine's name), then remove the CD-ROM. (5)Turn the machine... proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen. Note To use the Run command to reinstall the MP Drivers. If the CD-ROM icon is a problem with the Setup CD-ROM. If the icon...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 76
... to ensure that your system environment supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. Important For details on page 72. 72 Troubleshooting z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. See "Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work" on USB 2.0 Hi-Speed of your system environment, ...contact the manufacturer of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver compatible with your hardware and install it on your computer. Action If your computer, USB cable, or USB hub. "This device can ...
... to ensure that your system environment supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection. Important For details on page 72. 72 Troubleshooting z The USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver operates properly. See "Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work" on USB 2.0 Hi-Speed of your system environment, ...contact the manufacturer of the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed driver compatible with your hardware and install it on your computer. Action If your computer, USB cable, or USB hub. "This device can ...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 77
... z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 74 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 75 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on -screen manual. You cannot make this operating the machine manual. The method to "Printing Photographs from a PictBridge Compliant...from a wireless communication device. To print from a computer Confirm by using the printer driver. z Check 3: If the problem is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print...
... z "Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots" on page 74 z "Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged" on page 75 z "Colors Are Uneven or Streaked" on -screen manual. You cannot make this operating the machine manual. The method to "Printing Photographs from a PictBridge Compliant...from a wireless communication device. To print from a computer Confirm by using the printer driver. z Check 3: If the problem is not satisfactory such as white streaks, misaligned lines, and uneven colors, confirm the paper and print quality settings first. Print Results Not Satisfactory If the print...
MP520 series Quick Start Guide
Page 79
...on -screen manual. When printing from your printing paper, the lower edge of paper. If you are printing on the machine or the printer driver.* * Deactivate the Prevent paper abrasion setting once printing is not too thick or curled. For details on cleaning, see "Cleaning the Inside of... Not Satisfactory" in the User's Guide on the machine From the HOME screen, select Settings, Device settings, and Print settings in the printer driver set Prevent paper abrasion to "Changing Intensity Setting" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. Make sure that the paper you are using the Operation...
...on -screen manual. When printing from your printing paper, the lower edge of paper. If you are printing on the machine or the printer driver.* * Deactivate the Prevent paper abrasion setting once printing is not too thick or curled. For details on cleaning, see "Cleaning the Inside of... Not Satisfactory" in the User's Guide on the machine From the HOME screen, select Settings, Device settings, and Print settings in the printer driver set Prevent paper abrasion to "Changing Intensity Setting" in the User's Guide onscreen manual. Make sure that the paper you are using the Operation...