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MG2900 series Online Manual Read Me First Useful Functions Available on the Machine Overview of the Machine Printing Copying Scanning Troubleshooting English
MG2900 series Online Manual Read Me First Useful Functions Available on the Machine Overview of the Machine Printing Copying Scanning Troubleshooting English
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Delete the Unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the Printer List 293 Before Installing the Printer Driver 294 Installing the Printer Driver 295 Printing from a Digital Camera 296 Printing Photographs ... Copies 301 Switching the Page Size between A4 and Letter 303 Scanning 304 Scanning from a Computer 305 Scanning with IJ Scan Utility 306 What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software 307 Starting IJ Scan Utility 309 Easy Scanning with Auto Scan 310 Scanning Documents 311 Scanning Photos 312 Scanning with Favorite Settings 313 Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch 314...
Delete the Unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the Printer List 293 Before Installing the Printer Driver 294 Installing the Printer Driver 295 Printing from a Digital Camera 296 Printing Photographs ... Copies 301 Switching the Page Size between A4 and Letter 303 Scanning 304 Scanning from a Computer 305 Scanning with IJ Scan Utility 306 What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software 307 Starting IJ Scan Utility 309 Easy Scanning with Auto Scan 310 Scanning Documents 311 Scanning Photos 312 Scanning with Favorite Settings 313 Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch 314...
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... Adjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch Window 383 Resolution 384 Data Formats 386 Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer 387 Network Scan Settings 389 Troubleshooting 390 Problems with Network Communication 391 Problems with the Machine While Using with Network 392 The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly 393 Printing ...
... Adjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch Window 383 Resolution 384 Data Formats 386 Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer 387 Network Scan Settings 389 Troubleshooting 390 Problems with Network Communication 391 Problems with the Machine While Using with Network 392 The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly 393 Printing ...
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...Cannot Communicate with the Machine with USB Connection 457 FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing 458 Problems with Auto Scan 442 Slow Scanning Speed 443 "There is not enough memory." Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched 429 Back of the Paper Is Smudged 432 Colors... Are Uneven or Streaked 433 Ink Is Not Ejected 435 Problems with Scanning 436 Problems with Scanning 437 Scanner Does Not Work 438 Scanner Driver Does Not Start 439 Error Message Appears and the Scanner Driver Screen Does Not ...
...Cannot Communicate with the Machine with USB Connection 457 FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for Replacing 458 Problems with Auto Scan 442 Slow Scanning Speed 443 "There is not enough memory." Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched 429 Back of the Paper Is Smudged 432 Colors... Are Uneven or Streaked 433 Ink Is Not Ejected 435 Problems with Scanning 436 Problems with Scanning 437 Scanner Does Not Work 438 Scanner Driver Does Not Start 439 Error Message Appears and the Scanner Driver Screen Does Not ...
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... a reference page title* * You can find reference pages more easily by entering the function name as well. Note • The displayed screen varies depending on a scanning procedure page Refer to print collages with My Image Garden Enter "My Image Garden collage" in the search window and perform a search 19 Enter "(your...
... a reference page title* * You can find reference pages more easily by entering the function name as well. Note • The displayed screen varies depending on a scanning procedure page Refer to print collages with My Image Garden Enter "My Image Garden collage" in the search window and perform a search 19 Enter "(your...
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Using the Machine with simple steps to enjoy scanning and printing wirelessly. When you can connect to the machine wirelessly from a computer or smartphone even in advance. Switch to "access point mode" with the Access Point Mode 22 Connect Wirelessly with Ease in "Access Point Mode" The machine supports "access point mode" in which you use the machine with the access point mode, be sure to specify the access point name of the machine and the security setting in an environment without an access point or wireless LAN router.
Using the Machine with simple steps to enjoy scanning and printing wirelessly. When you can connect to the machine wirelessly from a computer or smartphone even in advance. Switch to "access point mode" with the Access Point Mode 22 Connect Wirelessly with Ease in "Access Point Mode" The machine supports "access point mode" in which you use the machine with the access point mode, be sure to specify the access point name of the machine and the security setting in an environment without an access point or wireless LAN router.
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... for your computer, you need to create an account. Refer to "Settings Dialog" for Send to the Evernote server. To use Evernote, you can import scanned images into the application and upload them to an application in Application Settings. Online Storage Integration Function The printer can integrate with Online Notetaking Service..." If an Evernote client application is installed on your model from other computers, smartphones, etc. The uploaded images can be browsed from Home of IJ Scan Utility, select the item you want to change or termination without prior notice. 77
... for your computer, you need to create an account. Refer to "Settings Dialog" for Send to the Evernote server. To use Evernote, you can import scanned images into the application and upload them to an application in Application Settings. Online Storage Integration Function The printer can integrate with Online Notetaking Service..." If an Evernote client application is installed on your model from other computers, smartphones, etc. The uploaded images can be browsed from Home of IJ Scan Utility, select the item you want to change or termination without prior notice. 77
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You can be downloaded from a Smartphone or Tablet with PIXMA Printing Solutions Use PIXMA Printing Solutions to easily print photos saved on a smartphone or tablet without using a computer. PIXMA Printing Solutions can also receive scanned data (PDF or JPEG) directly on a smartphone or tablet wirelessly. Print Easily from App Store and Google Play. 78
You can be downloaded from a Smartphone or Tablet with PIXMA Printing Solutions Use PIXMA Printing Solutions to easily print photos saved on a smartphone or tablet without using a computer. PIXMA Printing Solutions can also receive scanned data (PDF or JPEG) directly on a smartphone or tablet wirelessly. Print Easily from App Store and Google Play. 78
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Rear View (1) power cord connector Plug in the supplied power cord. (2) USB port Plug in or unplug the USB cable while the machine is printing or scanning originals with a computer. Important • Do not touch the metal casing. • Do not plug in the USB cable to connect the machine with the computer. 91
Rear View (1) power cord connector Plug in the supplied power cord. (2) USB port Plug in or unplug the USB cable while the machine is printing or scanning originals with a computer. Important • Do not touch the metal casing. • Do not plug in the USB cable to connect the machine with the computer. 91
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... getting ready to print, or printing is in the figure below for explanatory purposes. (1) ON button Turns the power on or off. Flashes: Printing or scanning over wireless LAN. Also flashes while configuring the wireless LAN connection. 93 Operation Panel * All lamps on the operation panel are shown lit in progress...
... getting ready to print, or printing is in the figure below for explanatory purposes. (1) ON button Turns the power on or off. Flashes: Printing or scanning over wireless LAN. Also flashes while configuring the wireless LAN connection. 93 Operation Panel * All lamps on the operation panel are shown lit in progress...
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... manuals, the Color and Black buttons are collectively called the "Start" or "OK" button. 94 You can press this button to cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. Holding this button to the number of flashes. (6) ink lamps Light or flash when ink runs out, etc. When performing machine maintenance...
... manuals, the Color and Black buttons are collectively called the "Start" or "OK" button. 94 You can press this button to cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. Holding this button to the number of flashes. (6) ink lamps Light or flash when ink runs out, etc. When performing machine maintenance...
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... computer Managing the Printer Power Turning off the machine 1. From the machine Turning on the machine 1. Important • When you turn on when a print or scan operation is off . For details on the auto power on the machine. Press the ON button to confirm that the ON lamp is performed from...
... computer Managing the Printer Power Turning off the machine 1. From the machine Turning on the machine 1. Important • When you turn on when a print or scan operation is off . For details on the auto power on the machine. Press the ON button to confirm that the ON lamp is performed from...
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...on the platen glass. 1. Failure to observe the above may cause the scanner to malfunction or the platen glass to break. • The machine cannot scan the striped area (A) (0.04 inch (1 mm) from the edges of the original with the alignment mark . Open the document cover. Originals You Can ...any objects weighing 4.4 lb (2.0 kg) or more on the platen glass. Load an original on the document cover. Load the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN on the platen glass, such as pressing down the original. Close the document cover gently. 119 Important • Be sure to malfunction. 2....
...on the platen glass. 1. Failure to observe the above may cause the scanner to malfunction or the platen glass to break. • The machine cannot scan the striped area (A) (0.04 inch (1 mm) from the edges of the original with the alignment mark . Open the document cover. Originals You Can ...any objects weighing 4.4 lb (2.0 kg) or more on the platen glass. Load an original on the document cover. Load the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN on the platen glass, such as pressing down the original. Close the document cover gently. 119 Important • Be sure to malfunction. 2....
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Important • After loading the original on the platen glass, be sure to close the document cover before starting to copy or scan. 120
Important • After loading the original on the platen glass, be sure to close the document cover before starting to copy or scan. 120
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... the remaining ink level is turned on. 2. Hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes four times, then release it may not be scanned properly. 140 Important • Do not touch any printed part on both sides. 1. Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print...
... the remaining ink level is turned on. 2. Hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes four times, then release it may not be scanned properly. 140 Important • Do not touch any printed part on both sides. 1. Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print...
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...the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass until the Alarm lamp flashes six times, then release it immediately. 141 The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically. Aligning the Print Head Position from the beginning. 5. ...when the ON lamp lights after adjusting the print head position as described above, adjust the print head position manually from the computer. Scan the print head alignment sheet to release the error, then take appropriate action. If an Error Occurs Note • If the print...
...the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass until the Alarm lamp flashes six times, then release it immediately. 141 The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically. Aligning the Print Head Position from the beginning. 5. ...when the ON lamp lights after adjusting the print head position as described above, adjust the print head position manually from the computer. Scan the print head alignment sheet to release the error, then take appropriate action. If an Error Occurs Note • If the print...
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... from the pop-up menu on and click Align Print Head. Normally, the printer is set for performing automatic print head alignment is on the Canon IJ Printer Utility 2. Load paper in progress. 5. Note • The number of automatic print head alignment are not satisfactory, perform manual head ... procedure for automatic head alignment. Load the adjustment pattern onto the platen, and press the Start button on the printer. Adjustment pattern scanning After the adjustment pattern is printed, a message is displayed. 3. Click the Print Head Alignment icon A message is displayed.
... from the pop-up menu on and click Align Print Head. Normally, the printer is set for performing automatic print head alignment is on the Canon IJ Printer Utility 2. Load paper in progress. 5. Note • The number of automatic print head alignment are not satisfactory, perform manual head ... procedure for automatic head alignment. Load the adjustment pattern onto the platen, and press the Start button on the printer. Adjustment pattern scanning After the adjustment pattern is printed, a message is displayed. 3. Click the Print Head Alignment icon A message is displayed.
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Using this printer. The procedure for Use quiet mode during a specified period of time. Select Quiet Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Note • If the computer is not applied to operations (copy, direct print, etc.) performed directly from the printer or the printer ... hours Select this option when you specify a time for using the quiet mode is applied when you perform operations from the printer or printing and scanning from the computer. • If you wish to the same time, the quiet mode will not function. Important • You can set to reduce ...
Using this printer. The procedure for Use quiet mode during a specified period of time. Select Quiet Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Note • If the computer is not applied to operations (copy, direct print, etc.) performed directly from the printer or the printer ... hours Select this option when you specify a time for using the quiet mode is applied when you perform operations from the printer or printing and scanning from the computer. • If you wish to the same time, the quiet mode will not function. Important • You can set to reduce ...
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... below to when the quiet mode is turned on the machine if you perform operations from the operation panel of the machine or printing and scanning from the operation panel of the machine or the printer driver. Press and hold the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 9 times. 3. No matter...
... below to when the quiet mode is turned on the machine if you perform operations from the operation panel of the machine or printing and scanning from the operation panel of the machine or the printer driver. Press and hold the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 9 times. 3. No matter...
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... or no printing data is turned on . 2. Press the Color button. Note • You can select whether you perform printing or scanning operations from the computer. From the printer driver, you can specify the time before turning off the Machine Automatically Turning on the Machine Automatically...on automatically from the operation panel of the machine or the printer driver. Release the Stop button. 4. No matter how you perform printing or scanning operations from the computer. 1. Make sure that the machine is applied when you set the quiet mode, the mode is turned on . ...
... or no printing data is turned on . 2. Press the Color button. Note • You can select whether you perform printing or scanning operations from the computer. From the printer driver, you can specify the time before turning off the Machine Automatically Turning on the Machine Automatically...on automatically from the operation panel of the machine or the printer driver. Release the Stop button. 4. No matter how you perform printing or scanning operations from the computer. 1. Make sure that the machine is applied when you set the quiet mode, the mode is turned on . ...