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... this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. z "Windows" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. Trademarks z "Microsoft" is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Canon PIXMA MX300 series Office All-In-One Quick Start Guide. Copyright This manual is a registered trademark...
... this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 5 years after production has stopped. z "Windows" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All information regarding the accuracy thereof. Trademarks z "Microsoft" is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Canon PIXMA MX300 series Office All-In-One Quick Start Guide. Copyright This manual is a registered trademark...
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... 9 Copying 17 Making Copies 17 Changing the Copy Settings 17 Using Useful Copy Functions 19 Printing from Your Computer 20 Printing with Windows 20 Printing with Macintosh 21 Scanning Images 22 Scanning Methods 22 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 23 Printing Photographs Directly from... Functions ......51 Document Stored in Memory 52 Summary of Reports and Lists 55 Routine Maintenance 57 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 57 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........59 Print Head Cleaning 60 Print Head...
... 9 Copying 17 Making Copies 17 Changing the Copy Settings 17 Using Useful Copy Functions 19 Printing from Your Computer 20 Printing with Windows 20 Printing with Macintosh 21 Scanning Images 22 Scanning Methods 22 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 23 Printing Photographs Directly from... Functions ......51 Document Stored in Memory 52 Summary of Reports and Lists 55 Routine Maintenance 57 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect 57 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 58 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ...........59 Print Head Cleaning 60 Print Head...
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... paper. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to load paper. (1) Open the Rear Tray. (2) Pull out the Paper Support. For details on settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with Macintosh" on -screen manual. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in "Main Components" of the paper stack. (A)* (1) (2) * Do not...
... paper. Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to load paper. (1) Open the Rear Tray. (2) Pull out the Paper Support. For details on settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with Macintosh" on -screen manual. 3 Load the paper. (1) Load the paper in "Main Components" of the paper stack. (A)* (1) (2) * Do not...
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... Set the Paper Thickness Lever to 10 envelopes can be printed in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. Env. #10 in Orientation. In Windows®, select DL Env. or Comm. 2 Load the envelopes. (1) Load the envelope against the left when you finish printing. Note For details on ...printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on -screen manual. 3 Specify the settings in...
... Set the Paper Thickness Lever to 10 envelopes can be printed in Media Type. (2) Select the size for envelopes. Env. #10 in Orientation. In Windows®, select DL Env. or Comm. 2 Load the envelopes. (1) Load the envelope against the left when you finish printing. Note For details on ...printer driver settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with the address side facing UP and the rear flaps DOWN on -screen manual. 3 Specify the settings in...
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... the paper. (1) Load the paper against the right side of the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on page 17. For details on settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with the print side facing UP. (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the (1) left side of the paper...
... the paper. (1) Load the paper against the right side of the Rear Tray with Macintosh" on page 17. For details on settings, see "Printing with Windows" on page 20 or "Printing with the print side facing UP. (2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the (1) left side of the paper...
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... for printing in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. Instructions is selected in Windows Vista™ operating system (hereafter referred to the instruction manual of your machine's name) is only displayed when the on the machine ...or open a file to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Printing with Windows Note Depending on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your application. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click ...
... for printing in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. Instructions is selected in Windows Vista™ operating system (hereafter referred to the instruction manual of your machine's name) is only displayed when the on the machine ...or open a file to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Printing with Windows Note Depending on the application software's File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your application. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click ...
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..., refer to "Scanning Methods" in popular image types such as optimizing or trimming. or WIA- (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) compliant application software and the Control Panel (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. Opening MP Navigator EX using the ... the Machine On and Off" on page 6. 3 Load the original document on page 8. 4 Press the SCAN button, then press the Color or Black button. 22 Scanning Images For detailed operations, refer to scan originals with Advanced Settings ScanGear enables you can also use the OCR ...
..., refer to "Scanning Methods" in popular image types such as optimizing or trimming. or WIA- (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) compliant application software and the Control Panel (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. Opening MP Navigator EX using the ... the Machine On and Off" on page 6. 3 Load the original document on page 8. 4 Press the SCAN button, then press the Color or Black button. 22 Scanning Images For detailed operations, refer to scan originals with Advanced Settings ScanGear enables you can also use the OCR ...
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...'s or receiver's fax is enabled, transmission speed may slow down depending on -screen manual. z You can send faxes using the fax driver from Your Computer (Windows Only) If the machine is connected to send/receive faxes in ECM (Error Correction Mode). Using Other Useful Sending Functions Sending from any application...
...'s or receiver's fax is enabled, transmission speed may slow down depending on -screen manual. z You can send faxes using the fax driver from Your Computer (Windows Only) If the machine is connected to send/receive faxes in ECM (Error Correction Mode). Using Other Useful Sending Functions Sending from any application...
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... in fax mode z Ink is low while receiving a fax in fax mode (the received fax is stored in "FAX SETTINGS" of a Color and Black FINE Cartridges may have a new FINE Cartridge available. Ink is displayed on the following occasions. Routine Maintenance 65 See "CHECK INK U163" in...NEW C-CRT The function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. The statuses of the User's Guide on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Ink has run out. For details, refer to be the same....
... in fax mode z Ink is low while receiving a fax in fax mode (the received fax is stored in "FAX SETTINGS" of a Color and Black FINE Cartridges may have a new FINE Cartridge available. Ink is displayed on the following occasions. Routine Maintenance 65 See "CHECK INK U163" in...NEW C-CRT The function for detecting the remaining ink level is disabled. The statuses of the User's Guide on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh). (A) (A) Confirm whether any symbols are displayed here. Ink has run out. For details, refer to be the same....
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... Ink Details. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) which appears on the LCD, note the following. z When ink runs out, printouts... VOL UNKNOWN", or "COL INK VOL UNKNOWN" appears on the taskbar during printing. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. z When receiving faxes, the machine will be printed. Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Select Ink Level Information in...
... Ink Details. To confirm the FINE Cartridge information, click the Ink Details menu. Note You can also display the printer status monitor by clicking Canon XXX Printer (where "XXX" is your machine's name) which appears on the LCD, note the following. z When ink runs out, printouts... VOL UNKNOWN", or "COL INK VOL UNKNOWN" appears on the taskbar during printing. 1 Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility. z When receiving faxes, the machine will be printed. Refer to "Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)" in the User's Guide on-screen manual. 2 Select Ink Level Information in...
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... Machine Is Connected to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on -screen manual. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. To handle problems using the machine. Take the appropriate action described in the User's Guide on page 97. Troubleshooting 75 Note This section...
... Machine Is Connected to view the on-screen manuals, see "Reading the On-screen Manuals" on -screen manual. The message may encounter when using your Windows operating system. To handle problems using the machine. Take the appropriate action described in the User's Guide on page 97. Troubleshooting 75 Note This section...
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...proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. In Windows XP, Click Start then My Computer. If the CD-ROM icon is not displayed, restart your... letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the displayed window. If other disks are displayed. Contact your desktop to start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM ... and then the name of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CDROM. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. ...
...proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen, follow the procedure below to reinstall the MP Drivers. In Windows XP, Click Start then My Computer. If the CD-ROM icon is not displayed, restart your... letter of the setup program, MSETUP4.EXE. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the displayed window. If other disks are displayed. Contact your desktop to start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM ... and then the name of the disc drive depends on the PIXMA XXX screen (where "XXX" is a problem with the Setup CDROM. In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. ...
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Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to a Windows error, the system may be in your computer. z The USB cable, and the USB hub if you may slow down due to the PC Printing ...
Note If the installer was forced to be terminated due to a Windows error, the system may be in your computer. z The USB cable, and the USB hub if you may slow down due to the PC Printing ...
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...to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the digital camera or your machine in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the Document Cover is misaligned. Refer to perform Print Head Alignment using the Operation Panel. The original document is displayed, ...solve the problem. The print jobs are deleted. 86 Troubleshooting You may not be reduced if you copy a printout. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are any necessary maintenance operations. Print Head is dirty. The Print Result Not Satisfactory When...
...to "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the digital camera or your machine in "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)" of the Document Cover is misaligned. Refer to perform Print Head Alignment using the Operation Panel. The original document is displayed, ...solve the problem. The print jobs are deleted. 86 Troubleshooting You may not be reduced if you copy a printout. Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Cause Print Head nozzles are any necessary maintenance operations. Print Head is dirty. The Print Result Not Satisfactory When...
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.... Troubleshooting 89 Make sure that the Power lamp is a problem with the USB cable. z There could also be installed properly. In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. The MP Drivers may have occurred on the machine. Uninstall ...instruction, "XXX" signifies your setup sheet. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, and select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to resolve the error, see "An Error ...
.... Troubleshooting 89 Make sure that the Power lamp is a problem with the USB cable. z There could also be installed properly. In Windows XP, click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. The MP Drivers may have occurred on the machine. Uninstall ...instruction, "XXX" signifies your setup sheet. Wait until the Power lamp stops flashing and remains lit green. In Windows 2000, click Control Panel then Printers. (3)Right-click the Canon XXX Printer icon, and select Properties. (4)Click the Ports tab to resolve the error, see "An Error ...
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... in your setup sheet, we recommend you enough information please refer to read this guide for use the machine. PC Photo Printing Guide (Windows only) Refer to use . On-screen Manuals User's Guide Read this guide for advanced features. This guide provides detailed instructions for: z... copying z printing from the Setup CD-ROM. FAX Driver Guide (Windows only) Refer to this guide when starting to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of some of the main functions that can be ...
... in your setup sheet, we recommend you enough information please refer to read this guide for use the machine. PC Photo Printing Guide (Windows only) Refer to use . On-screen Manuals User's Guide Read this guide for advanced features. This guide provides detailed instructions for: z... copying z printing from the Setup CD-ROM. FAX Driver Guide (Windows only) Refer to this guide when starting to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of some of the main functions that can be ...
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... the XXX On-screen Manual alias (where "XXX" is your machine's name) on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen Manual (where "XXX" is not installed on your system up to date. z We recommend using Safari as your Web browser...displayed properly depending on your setup sheet. We recommend that you keep your operating system or Internet Explorer version. System Requirements Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note z Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be displayed properly depending on your system up to date with...
... the XXX On-screen Manual alias (where "XXX" is your machine's name) on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen Manual (where "XXX" is not installed on your system up to date. z We recommend using Safari as your Web browser...displayed properly depending on your setup sheet. We recommend that you keep your operating system or Internet Explorer version. System Requirements Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer Note z Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be displayed properly depending on your system up to date with...
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...intensity (AE copy) 25% - 400% (1% unit) Scanner driver Maximum scanning size Scanning resolution Gradation (Input/Output) Scan Specifications TWAIN / WIA (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) A4/Letter, 8.5" x 11.7" / 216 x 297 mm Optical resolution (horizontal x vertical) max: 600 dpi x 1200 dpi Interpolated... resolution (dpi) Interface Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with USB 2.0 ...
...intensity (AE copy) 25% - 400% (1% unit) Scanner driver Maximum scanning size Scanning resolution Gradation (Input/Output) Scan Specifications TWAIN / WIA (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) A4/Letter, 8.5" x 11.7" / 216 x 297 mm Optical resolution (horizontal x vertical) max: 600 dpi x 1200 dpi Interpolated... resolution (dpi) Interface Print width Acoustic noise level Operating environment Storage environment Power supply Power consumption External dimensions Weight Canon FINE Cartridges General Specifications 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be placed with USB 2.0 ...
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... as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) or Mac OS Extended. CD-ROM Drive Required Other restrictions XGA 1024 x 768 z OmniPage SE: Windows 2000 Professional SP2 and SP3 not supported 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 To upgrade from Windows XP to date with Windows Update. Note: The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your system up to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer.
... as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) or Mac OS Extended. CD-ROM Drive Required Other restrictions XGA 1024 x 768 z OmniPage SE: Windows 2000 Professional SP2 and SP3 not supported 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 To upgrade from Windows XP to date with Windows Update. Note: The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your system up to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the Canon inkjet printer.
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... 9 Media Type 10 N Nozzle Check Pattern examining 59 printing 58 P Print Head aligning 62 cleaning 60 deep cleaning 61 Printing from Your Computer Macintosh 21 Windows 20 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 23 PictBridge print settings 25 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 64 ink status information 64 Routine Maintenance 57 S Safety Precautions... 98 telephone 99 System Requirements 101 T Troubleshooting 75 Turning off the Machine 6 Turning on the Machine 6 Index 113 Index A Appendix 96 B Before Using the Machine 2 C Canon U.S.A., Inc. U.S. Limited Warranty -
... 9 Media Type 10 N Nozzle Check Pattern examining 59 printing 58 P Print Head aligning 62 cleaning 60 deep cleaning 61 Printing from Your Computer Macintosh 21 Windows 20 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 23 PictBridge print settings 25 R Replacing a FINE Cartridge 64 ink status information 64 Routine Maintenance 57 S Safety Precautions... 98 telephone 99 System Requirements 101 T Troubleshooting 75 Turning off the Machine 6 Turning on the Machine 6 Index 113 Index A Appendix 96 B Before Using the Machine 2 C Canon U.S.A., Inc. U.S. Limited Warranty -