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... Up the Machine • Software Installation • Copying and Printing Instructions • Troubleshooting • Software Installation and Instructions • Printing and Scanning Instructions • Troubleshooting Set-Up Instructions Basic Guide (This Manual) Software Guide CD-ROM Model Name • F146600 (imageCLASS MF3111) • The machine illustration on the cover may not be needed. Depending...
... Up the Machine • Software Installation • Copying and Printing Instructions • Troubleshooting • Software Installation and Instructions • Printing and Scanning Instructions • Troubleshooting Set-Up Instructions Basic Guide (This Manual) Software Guide CD-ROM Model Name • F146600 (imageCLASS MF3111) • The machine illustration on the cover may not be needed. Depending...
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However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon. How This Manual Is Organized Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Paper Handling Chapter 3 Document Handling Chapter 4 Printing from Your Computer Chapter 5 Copying Chapter 6 Scanning Chapter 7 System Monitor Chapter 8 Maintenance Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Chapter 10 Machine Settings Chapter 11 Appendix Includes the specifications of inaccuracies and omissions. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of this machine and the index.
However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon. How This Manual Is Organized Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Paper Handling Chapter 3 Document Handling Chapter 4 Printing from Your Computer Chapter 5 Copying Chapter 6 Scanning Chapter 7 System Monitor Chapter 8 Maintenance Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Chapter 10 Machine Settings Chapter 11 Appendix Includes the specifications of inaccuracies and omissions. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of this machine and the index.
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...Cartridge 8-5 Handling Precautions 8-5 Storage Precautions 8-5 Storing Partially Used Cartridges 8-6 Recycling Used Cartridges 8-6 The Clean Earth Campaign 8-7 THE CANON CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAM 8-7 U.S.A. PROGRAM 8-8 Packaging 8-8 Shipping 8-10 CANADA PROGRAM-CANADA PROGRAMME 8-11 Replacing the Cartridge 8-13 Repacking ... Your Machine 8-16 Carrying the Machine by the Sides 8-17 Transporting the Machine by Car 8-17 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Clearing Jams 9-1 LCD Messages 9-8 Paper Feeding Problems 9-11 Copying Problems 9-14 Print Quality Problems 9-15 Printing Problems...
...Cartridge 8-5 Handling Precautions 8-5 Storage Precautions 8-5 Storing Partially Used Cartridges 8-6 Recycling Used Cartridges 8-6 The Clean Earth Campaign 8-7 THE CANON CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAM 8-7 U.S.A. PROGRAM 8-8 Packaging 8-8 Shipping 8-10 CANADA PROGRAM-CANADA PROGRAMME 8-11 Replacing the Cartridge 8-13 Repacking ... Your Machine 8-16 Carrying the Machine by the Sides 8-17 Transporting the Machine by Car 8-17 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Clearing Jams 9-1 LCD Messages 9-8 Paper Feeding Problems 9-11 Copying Problems 9-14 Print Quality Problems 9-15 Printing Problems...
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...00 A.M. Customer Support 1-1 For Canadian Users Canon Canada Inc., offers a full range of the authorized service facility nearest you encounter a problem with the latest technology to solve it by using the information in Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting." to set the energy saver function. Customer...holidays) for products still under warranty (1-800-652-2666) • The location of customer technical support* options: • For interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to 8:00 P.M. If you (1-800-652-2666) If the problem cannot be...
...00 A.M. Customer Support 1-1 For Canadian Users Canon Canada Inc., offers a full range of the authorized service facility nearest you encounter a problem with the latest technology to solve it by using the information in Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting." to set the energy saver function. Customer...holidays) for products still under warranty (1-800-652-2666) • The location of customer technical support* options: • For interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to 8:00 P.M. If you (1-800-652-2666) If the problem cannot be...
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.... Washing with warm water will set the toner, and make it impossible to do if you might encounter when using the machine and their remedies. Troubleshooting 9 CHAPTER This chapter describes the problems you cannot solve the problem by yourself. Clearing Jams This section describes how to come into contact with cold...
.... Washing with warm water will set the toner, and make it impossible to do if you might encounter when using the machine and their remedies. Troubleshooting 9 CHAPTER This chapter describes the problems you cannot solve the problem by yourself. Clearing Jams This section describes how to come into contact with cold...
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... and susceptible to finger oil and scratches, which may lead to the machine, do not touch the pins (A) near the left end of the machine. Troubleshooting IMPORTANT • Remove watches and any bracelets or rings when touching the inside the 9 machine. • To avoid possible damage to print deterioration. 9-2 Clearing Jams...
... and susceptible to finger oil and scratches, which may lead to the machine, do not touch the pins (A) near the left end of the machine. Troubleshooting IMPORTANT • Remove watches and any bracelets or rings when touching the inside the 9 machine. • To avoid possible damage to print deterioration. 9-2 Clearing Jams...
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Troubleshooting Clearing Jams 9-3 If necessary, put the cartridge in its original protective bag or wrap it out. 9 5 Gently pull the jammed paper out of the machine. B B A 4 Hold both sides of the face up cover (A) and push down the green paper release levers (B) on both sides of the jammed paper and carefully move it inward, then gently pull it with a thick cloth to prevent exposure to light for more than 5 minutes. NOTE Do not expose the cartridge to light. 3 Open the face up paper output.
Troubleshooting Clearing Jams 9-3 If necessary, put the cartridge in its original protective bag or wrap it out. 9 5 Gently pull the jammed paper out of the machine. B B A 4 Hold both sides of the face up cover (A) and push down the green paper release levers (B) on both sides of the jammed paper and carefully move it inward, then gently pull it with a thick cloth to prevent exposure to light for more than 5 minutes. NOTE Do not expose the cartridge to light. 3 Open the face up paper output.
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IMPORTANT • Do not pull the jammed paper forward from the cassette. the toner on the paper will stain the machine and cause a permanent reduction in print quality. 9 Troubleshooting 9-4 Clearing Jams It may cause a machine malfunction. • Do not pull the jammed paper upward; ● If the leading edge of the paper is visible but has not entered the imaging area: ❑ Pull the paper forwards and roll it inwards.
IMPORTANT • Do not pull the jammed paper forward from the cassette. the toner on the paper will stain the machine and cause a permanent reduction in print quality. 9 Troubleshooting 9-4 Clearing Jams It may cause a machine malfunction. • Do not pull the jammed paper upward; ● If the leading edge of the paper is visible but has not entered the imaging area: ❑ Pull the paper forwards and roll it inwards.
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If the jammed paper is badly folded, similar to the folds of an accordion, ease the jammed paper loose and then pull it out of the machine. 9 Troubleshooting Clearing Jams 9-5 6 Gently pull the jammed paper between the output rollers until the leading edge emerges from the machine. 7 Carefully pull the jammed paper straight out through the rollers.
If the jammed paper is badly folded, similar to the folds of an accordion, ease the jammed paper loose and then pull it out of the machine. 9 Troubleshooting Clearing Jams 9-5 6 Gently pull the jammed paper between the output rollers until the leading edge emerges from the machine. 7 Carefully pull the jammed paper straight out through the rollers.
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... while printing. 8 Close the front cover. 9 Pull out the cassette completely. 10 Hold both sides of the arrow. ● When Feeding Paper from the Cassette: Troubleshooting ● When Feeding Paper from the Multi-Purpose Feeder: 9 11 Push the paper release levers back to their original position.
... while printing. 8 Close the front cover. 9 Pull out the cassette completely. 10 Hold both sides of the arrow. ● When Feeding Paper from the Cassette: Troubleshooting ● When Feeding Paper from the Multi-Purpose Feeder: 9 11 Push the paper release levers back to their original position.
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... release levers are pushed back to their original position, and check to the ready state for operating. 12 Insert the cartridge back into the machine. 9 Troubleshooting Clearing Jams 9-7 For details, see that jammed paper is not left in the machine. 13 Insert the cassette into the machine, then close the front...
... release levers are pushed back to their original position, and check to the ready state for operating. 12 Insert the cartridge back into the machine. 9 Troubleshooting Clearing Jams 9-7 For details, see that jammed paper is not left in the machine. 13 Insert the cassette into the machine, then close the front...
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Troubleshooting CHECK PAPER SIZE Cause The size of the paper in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder is not ready for copying because you have just ... the Paper Size," on p. 8-13.) 9-8 LCD Messages ADJUSTING WAITING TO SCAN Cause The machine is different from the power supply and contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center. If the message persists, unplug the machine from that it encounters an error. Remedy Load the correct paper size or...
Troubleshooting CHECK PAPER SIZE Cause The size of the paper in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder is not ready for copying because you have just ... the Paper Size," on p. 8-13.) 9-8 LCD Messages ADJUSTING WAITING TO SCAN Cause The machine is different from the power supply and contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center. If the message persists, unplug the machine from that it encounters an error. Remedy Load the correct paper size or...
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... jobs. Check if the job that immediately follows the job being processed, the next job on the spooled job list may have been also deleted. Troubleshooting LCD Messages 9-9 If you canceled a job being processed has been deleted on the spooled job list. Then reset the machine by opening the front cover...
... jobs. Check if the job that immediately follows the job being processed, the next job on the spooled job list may have been also deleted. Troubleshooting LCD Messages 9-9 If you canceled a job being processed has been deleted on the spooled job list. Then reset the machine by opening the front cover...
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... sure the paper stack in the multi-purpose feeder one by one. PAPER Cause No paper is loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. Troubleshooting 9 9-10 LCD Messages In this case, load the corresponding paper in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. On the second line in the LCD the...
... sure the paper stack in the multi-purpose feeder one by one. PAPER Cause No paper is loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. Troubleshooting 9 9-10 LCD Messages In this case, load the corresponding paper in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder. On the second line in the LCD the...
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...? Paper Feeding Problems 9-11 Q Is paper loaded correctly? A Make sure the paper stack in the cassette or the paper in the cassette. Paper Feeding Problems Troubleshooting Paper does not feed correctly. Q Does the cassette or multi-purpose feeder contain an appropriate quantity of paper from sticking together. Multiple sheets feed into...
...? Paper Feeding Problems 9-11 Q Is paper loaded correctly? A Make sure the paper stack in the cassette or the paper in the cassette. Paper Feeding Problems Troubleshooting Paper does not feed correctly. Q Does the cassette or multi-purpose feeder contain an appropriate quantity of paper from sticking together. Multiple sheets feed into...
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... an appropriate quantity of the Menu. (See "Specifying the Paper Type," on p. 2-12.) 9-12 Paper Feeding Problems A Load paper one by Canon. 9 Paper feeds curled. Q Are the transparencies loaded correctly? Please use any transparencies designed for the machine. (See Chapter 2, "Paper Handling.")...or multi-purpose feeder. (See Chapter 2, "Paper Handling.") A Check if the appropriate paper type is selected in in of sheets? Troubleshooting A Make sure the transparencies in the cassette or the transparency in the multi-purpose feeder is loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose ...
... an appropriate quantity of the Menu. (See "Specifying the Paper Type," on p. 2-12.) 9-12 Paper Feeding Problems A Load paper one by Canon. 9 Paper feeds curled. Q Are the transparencies loaded correctly? Please use any transparencies designed for the machine. (See Chapter 2, "Paper Handling.")...or multi-purpose feeder. (See Chapter 2, "Paper Handling.") A Check if the appropriate paper type is selected in in of sheets? Troubleshooting A Make sure the transparencies in the cassette or the transparency in the multi-purpose feeder is loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose ...
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... "Face Down Paper Output Area," on p. 2-15.) A Do not place objects other than paper on the output tray. (See "Face Down Paper Output Area," on p. 2-9.) Troubleshooting Paper Feeding Problems 9-13 A Load the recommended envelopes (COM10, MONARCH, DL, or ISO-C5) in the multi-purpose feeder. (See "Loading an Envelope in the...
... "Face Down Paper Output Area," on p. 2-15.) A Do not place objects other than paper on the output tray. (See "Face Down Paper Output Area," on p. 2-9.) Troubleshooting Paper Feeding Problems 9-13 A Load the recommended envelopes (COM10, MONARCH, DL, or ISO-C5) in the multi-purpose feeder. (See "Loading an Envelope in the...
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... mode off? A The machine does not scan documents, if it will not make a copy. After connecting the power cord, the machine cannot scan documents immediately. Troubleshooting 9 9-14 Copying Problems To restore the machine from the cartridge. (See the Set-Up Instructions.) Q Is the cassette inserted completely into the machine? A Remove the...
... mode off? A The machine does not scan documents, if it will not make a copy. After connecting the power cord, the machine cannot scan documents immediately. Troubleshooting 9 9-14 Copying Problems To restore the machine from the cartridge. (See the Set-Up Instructions.) Q Is the cassette inserted completely into the machine? A Remove the...
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... the cartridge installed correctly? Q Is the machine installed in the cartridge? Q Are the size, thickness and type of the paper you expect; Print Quality Problems Troubleshooting The print quality is not what you are using is supported by the specifications of the machine. (See "Print Media Requirements," on p. 8-13.) Q Is the...
... the cartridge installed correctly? Q Is the machine installed in the cartridge? Q Are the size, thickness and type of the paper you expect; Print Quality Problems Troubleshooting The print quality is not what you are using is supported by the specifications of the machine. (See "Print Media Requirements," on p. 8-13.) Q Is the...
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Q Is the paper type set correctly? A Be sure to in of the Menu. (See "Specifying the Paper Type," on p. 2-12.) Troubleshooting The printouts are too dark or too light. The edges of copies are dirty when you make copies using the 2 on heavy paper. Q Is the ...
Q Is the paper type set correctly? A Be sure to in of the Menu. (See "Specifying the Paper Type," on p. 2-12.) Troubleshooting The printouts are too dark or too light. The edges of copies are dirty when you make copies using the 2 on heavy paper. Q Is the ...