Canon 2911B002 User manual

How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual
MC-2670-V1.00
Basic Guide
Describes the summary of
this product.
Advanced Guide
Describes the detailed
function of this product.
Troubleshooting
Page 1 of 623 pagesMP240 series On-screen Manual

How to Use This Manual
Printing This Manual
MP-2146-V1.00
A
dvanced Guide
Contents
Overview of the Machine
Main Components
LED Display and Basic Operations
Printing from a Memory Card (MP260
series)
Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card
Setting the Language for the Photo Index Sheet
Copying
Copying Documents
Copying Photos
Fit-to-Page Copying
Scanning
Saving Scanned Data
Printing from Your Computer
Printing Photos (Easy-PhotoPrint EX)
Printing Documents (Windows)
Printing Documents (Macintosh)
Other Usages
Printing Photos from a PictBridge Compliant
Device (MP240 series)
Solution Menu and My Printer
Loading Paper / Originals
Loading Paper
Loading Originals to Copy or Scan
Routine Maintenance
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are
Incorrect
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Cleaning the Machine
Appendix
Safety Precautions
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and
Use of Images
Tips on How to Use Your Machine
Page 2 of 623 pagesMP240/MP260 series Basic Guide

Advanced Guide Troubleshooting
Contents > Overview of the Machine
Overview of the Machine
This section shows the component names of the machine and describes the basic operations you need
to know before using it.
Main Components
Front View
Rear View
Inside View
Operation Panel
LED Display and Basic Operations
Page top
Page 3 of 623 pagesOverview of the Machine

Advanced Guide Troubleshooting
Contents > Overview of the Machine > Main Components
Main Components
Front View
(1) Document Cover
Open to load an original on the Platen Glass.
(2) Paper Support
Raise and tip back to load paper in the Rear Tray.
(3) Paper Guides
Slide to align with both sides of the paper stack.
(4) Rear Tray
Load various sizes or types of paper which you can use on the machine. Two or more sheets of the same
size and type of paper can be loaded at the same time, and fed automatically one sheet at a time.
(5) Direct Print Port (MP240 series)
Connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera when printing directly.
See Printing Photos from a PictBridge Compliant Device (MP240 series).
Warning
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to the Direct Print
Port of the machine. This may cause fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
Caution
Do not touch the metal casing.
(6) Paper Output Tray
Opens automatically when printing or copying starts and printed papers are ejected.
(7) Output Tray Extension
Open to support the printouts. Open it when printing or copying.
Page 4 of 623 pagesMain Components

(8) Platen Glass
Load an original to copy or scan.
(9) Operation Panel
Use to change the settings of the machine or to operate it.
See Operation Panel.
Note
The LED and lamps on the Operation Panel other than the Power lamp will go out if the
machine is not operated for about 5 minutes. To restore them, press any button except the
ON button or perform the print operation.
(10) Card Slot Cover (MP260 series)
Open to insert a memory card.
See Inserting the Memory Card.
Rear View
(11) USB Port
Plug in the USB cable to connect the machine with a computer.
Caution
Do not touch the metal casing.
Important
Do not plug in or unplug the USB cable while the machine is printing from or scanning
originals to the computer, or the computer is in the sleep mode or standby mode.
(12) Power Cord Connector
Plug in the supplied power cord.
Inside View
Page 5 of 623 pagesMain Components

(13) Ink Cartridge Locking Covers
Locks the FINE Cartridges into place.
(14) Scanning Unit (Cover)
Scans originals. Open it to replace the FINE Cartridges or remove jammed paper inside the machine. When
opening the Scanning Unit (Cover), lift it with the Document Cover closed.
(15) Access lamp (MP260 series)
Lights or flashes to indicate the memory card status.
See Inserting the Memory Card.
(16) Card Slot (MP260 series)
Insert a memory card.
See Inserting the Memory Card.
(17) Scanning Unit Support
Holds the Scanning Unit (Cover) being opened.
(18) FINE Cartridge Holder
Install the FINE Cartridges.
The Color FINE Cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the Black FINE Cartridge should be installed
into the right slot.
(19) FINE Cartridges (Ink Cartridges)
A
replaceable cartridge that is integrated with Print Head and ink tank.
Note
For details on installing the FINE Cartridges, refer to the printed manual: Getting Started.
Important
The area (A) indicated in the figure below may be splattered with ink. It does not affect the
performance of the machine.
Do not touch the area (A). The machine may not print properly if you touch it.
Page 6 of 623 pagesMain Components

Operation Panel
(1) ON button / Power lamp
Turns the power on or off. Before turning on the power, make sure that the Document Cover is closed.
Note
Power and Alarm lamps
You can check the status of the machine with the Power lamp and Alarm lamp.
- Power lamp Off: The power is off.
- Power lamp lit green: The machine is ready to print.
- Power lamp flashing green: The machine is initializing or shutting down.
- Alarm lamp lit or flashing orange: An error has occurred and the machine is not ready to
print. For details, refer to the "Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual:
A
dvance
d
Guide.
- Power lamp flashes green once and Alarm lamp flashes orange once alternately: An
error that requires contacting your Canon service representative may have occurred.
For details, refer to the "Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual:
A
dvanced Guide.
Important
Disconnecting the power plug
When disconnecting the power plug after turning off the power, be sure to confirm that
the Power lamp is not lit. If the power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet while the
Power lamp is lit or flashing, the machine may become unable to print since the Print Head
is not protected.
(2) LED (Light Emitting Diode)
Displays the number of copies, Maintenance menu code, or operational status such as an error code.
(3) [+] button
Specifies the number of copies.
Page 7 of 623 pagesMain Components

(4) Ink lamps
Lights or flashes orange when ink runs out, etc. The lamp on the left indicates the Color FINE Cartridge
status and the lamp on the right indicates the Black FINE Cartridge status.
(5) Paper button
Switches the page size and media type.
(6) Photo Index Sheet button (MP260 series)
Prints the Photo Index Sheet or starts scanning the Photo Index Sheet to print selected photos on the
memory card.
(7) SCAN button
Starts scanning an original to save it on the memory card (MP260 series) or the computer.
(8) Stop/Reset button
Cancels operations. You can also press this button to cancel operation when a print job is in progress.
(9) Color button*
Starts color copying. You can also press this button to finalize your selection for the menu or setting item.
(10) Black button*
Starts black & white copying. You can also press this button to finalize your selection for the menu or
setting item.
(11) Fit to Page button / Fit to Page lamp
Enables the Fit-to-Page copy function. You can copy an original automatically enlarged or reduced to fit the
selected page size. When the Fit-to-Page copy function is disabled, you can make copies in the same size
as an original.
(12) (Maintenance) button
A
ccesses the Maintenance menu.
(13) Paper lamp
Lights to indicate the selected page size and media type.
(14) Alarm lamp
Lights or flashes orange when an error, such as paper-out or ink-out, occurs.
* In the software applications or manuals, the Black and Color buttons are collectively called the "Start" or "OK"
button.
Page top
Page 8 of 623 pagesMain Components

Advanced Guide Troubleshooting
Contents > Overview of the Machine > LED Display and Basic Operations
LED Display and Basic Operations
You can use the machine to make copies or print out without a computer.
This section describes the LED display and basic operations on the Operation Panel.
The number 1appears on the LED normally when turning on the power.
The LED display indicates the machine status as follows.
Machine Status LED Display
While copying Number of copies (flashing)
While printing, scanning, or
performing maintenance
operations (flashing in order)
When an error occurs E and number appear alternately.
For details on the error codes, refer to the "Troubleshooting" in the on
-screen manual:
A
dvanced Guide.
Pand number appear alternately.
A
n error that requires contacting your Canon service representative
may have occurred. For details, refer to the "Troubleshooting" in the
on-screen manual:
A
dvanced Guide.
While the Scanning Unit
(Cover) is open
(flashing)
Note
When a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera is connected to the machine, C
appears on the LED (MP240 series).
Number of Copies
When copying starts, the specified number of copies appears on the LED. While copying is in progress,
the number on the LED is flashing and reduced by one to indicate the remaining number of copies to be
made.
Each time you press the [+] button, the number on the LED increases by one. When Fappears, the
number of copies is set to "20". Press the [ +] button again to return to "1".
Page 9 of 623 pagesLED Display and Basic Operations

Maintenance Codes
To perform maintenance of the machine, press the (Maintenance) button repeatedly until the desired
code appears on the LED, and then press the Black or Color button.
Maintenance
Code Operation See
Prints the nozzle check pattern. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Cleans the Print Head. Cleaning the Print Head
Cleans the Print Head deeply. Cleaning the Print Head Deeply
Prints the print head alignment
sheet.
A
ligning the Print Head
Scans the print head alignment
sheet.
A
ligning the Print Head
Prints the current head position
adjustment values.
A
ligning the Print Head
Cleans the Paper Feed Roller. Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
Cleans the inside of the machine. Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate
Cleaning)
Switches the size of paper
loaded in the Rear Tray between
A
4 and 8.5" x 11" (Letter).
(This setting is used for making
copies.)
Switching the Page Size between A4 or 8.5" x 11"
(Letter)
Sets the machine to prevent
paper abrasion. Refer to the "Paper is Smudged/Printed Surface is
Scratched" in the "Troubleshooting" of the on-
screen manual:
A
dvanced Guide.
Selects the read/write attribute of
the Card Slot (MP260 series). Setting the Read/Write Attribute of the Card Slot
Prints the Language Selection
Sheet for the Photo Index Sheet
(MP260 series).
Setting the Language for the Photo Index Sheet
Scans the Language Selection
Sheet for the Photo Index Sheet
(MP260 series).
Setting the Language for the Photo Index Sheet
Error Codes
When an error occurs, Eand number appear alternately on the LED to indicate the error code.
Error Code LED Display
E+ 1-digit number
(flashing in order)
E+ 2-digit number
(flashing in order)
Note
For details on the error codes, refer to the "Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual:
A
dvance
d
Guide.
If an error code with Pappears, an error that requires contacting your Canon service
representative may have occurred. For details, refer to the " Troubleshooting" in the on-screen
manual:
A
dvanced Guide.
Page 10 of 623 pagesLED Display and Basic Operations