Canon IMAGERUNNER ADVANCE 8505 User guide

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This document only contains descriptions of the
basic features and operations. For further
information on this machine, see the e-Manual.
Store this guide in a safe place for future reference.
The information in this document is subject to change
without notice.
If your machine is of the model dedicated to printing only
The machine dedicated to printing only cannot be used for
any other functions than printing. Although this Guide
contains the descriptions of the functions and operations for
copying, faxing, and scanning as well as printing, please read
only the necessary descriptions to use your machine.
Learning How to Use Your Machine
Tips for Copying
Tips for Printing
Tips for Faxing
Tips for Scanning
Tips for Registering Destinations

Learning How to Use Your Machine
This section contains a brief overview of the basic operations of your machine.
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Turning On the Display
When the display is turned off, press the
button on the control panel to exit
the Sleep mode and turn it back on.
Accessing the Main Menu
Perform a wide variety of operations
from the Main Menu, displayed from any
screen by pressing on the control
panel.
The Main Buttons for Operations
Press to execute functions, to
cancel operations, and to clear the
current settings.
Quickly Checking the Status
of Machine
All you need to do to check the machine’s
status is press on the control panel.
See “Control Panel” in the e-Manual.

Learning How to Use Your Machine
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Placing Original Documents on the Platen Glass
• Place the side to scan face down.
• Place the original documents so that it fits in the back
left corner.
Placing Original Documents in the Feeder
• Place the side to scan face up.
• Adjust the slide guide.
Compatible Types of Original
Documents
Books,
magazines
Newspaper
clippings
Business
cards
Compatible Types of Original
Documents
Documents with many pages,
quotations, etc.
Two Methods for Setting Original Documents
Placing Original Documents Correctly

Tips for Copying
Use helpful functions, such as two-sided printing and staple finishing, to make your copies look
better while using paper efficiently.
Basic Copy Flow
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1 | Set the document.
2 | Press [Copy].
3 | Enter the number of copies.
4 | Set your preferred setting.
5 | Press (Start).

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Tips for Copying
Recommended Settings
For further information about the functions, see “A Variety of Features,” on p.14.
N on 1
The N on 1 feature helps
you save paper by
combining multiple
pages onto one single
sheet of paper.
Density
Adjust the text density
to make hard to read
documents (such as
something written in
pencil) easier to read.
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Select Paper
You can select the paper
size manually, or let the
machine automatically
pick the paper size for you.
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2-Sided
Halve the amount of
paper you use by
printing on both sides of
copied paper.
Copy Ratio
Use “Copy Ratio” when
copying to magnify small
text for easy reading.
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Finishing (Collate)
Output original
documents in sets with
the Collate mode,
convenient for organizing
big copy jobs.
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Original Type
Pick one of a variety of
different original types
when copying to
optimize the settings for
that original document.
Finishing (Staple)
Sort and staple copy
jobs to make them look
neat and professional,
for documents such as
conference handouts.

Tips for Printing
Don’t bother getting up! Specify print settings directly from your computer.
To print from a computer, first install the printer driver. For instructions on installing printer drivers,
see the Printer Driver Installation Guide.
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Basic Print Flow
1 | Select the print function from
the application menu.
2 | Select the machine from
[Select Printer].
3 | Select the paper source.
4 | Set your preferred setting.
5 | Enter the number of copies,
and press [Print].

Recommended Settings
For further information about the functions, see “A Variety of Features,” on p.14.
Tips for Printing
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2-Sided
Two-sided printing can
save paper, especially for
those big copy jobs!
Page Layout
Significantly decrease
the amount of paper
you use by printing a
total of four pages on a
single sheet of paper.
Finishing (Collate)
Use [Collate] when
printing a large number
of copies to sort them
for easy distribution.
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Finishing (Staple)
With Staple mode, you can
sort and staple documents.
Staple finishing reduces
document preparation time.
Change Print Settings with Just One Easy Click!
Change print settings, such
as the page layout, by simply
clicking the icon on the
printer driver screen. The
icon changes as you adjust
the settings, so you can
easily see your changes
taking effect.

Tips for Faxing
Faxing is easy with these simple steps!
Improve the clarity of your faxes by adjusting settings, such as density or resolution.
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Basic Fax Flow
1 | Set the document.
2 | Press [Fax].
3 | Enter the fax number and
press [OK].
To send a fax to a registered
address, press Address Book .
4 | Set your preferred setting.
5 | Press (Start) and once scanning
is complete, press [Start Sending].

Recommended Settings
For further information about the functions, see “A Variety of Features,” on p.14.
Tips for Faxing
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Resolution
Improve text clarity by
increasing the resolution of a
document, when sending
documents with small text.
Density
AA
Increase the density of thin text
when sending (such as text
written in pencil) to make it
easier to read.
Original Type
Pick one of a variety of different
original types when faxing to
optimize the settings for that
original document.
Press the Button to Adjust
the Fax Volume
Adjust the volume when sending and
receiving faxes by pressing on the
control panel.
Previewing Received Faxes
Before Printing
Check received faxes before printing,
letting you select which to print while
saving paper.
See “Saving Received Documents in the Machine
(Memory Reception)” in the e-Manual.

Tips for Scanning
Not enough space for storing mountains of paperwork?
You can scan and store them as data on your computer.
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Basic Scan Flow
1 | Set the document.
2 | Press [Scan and Send].
3 | Press [New Destination] and
enter the destination address.
To scan and send to a registered
destination, press .
4 | Set your preferred setting.
5 | Press (Start).

Recommended Settings
For further information about the functions, see “A Variety of Features,” on p.14.
Tips for Scanning
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Resolution
You can adjust the
resolution when scanning
a magazine or picture to
make the image more
vivid and clear.
Different Size Originals
Scan a variety of
different document sizes
(A3, A4, A5, etc.) in one
simple operation.
File Format
Save a scanned original document in the
format that best suits your needs, such as
contracts as PDFs or presentation materials as
PowerPoint documents.
TIFF
JPEG
Power
Point
PDF
XPS
Digitize Stacks of Paper Documents to Save Office Space
Digitize your paper documents by
selecting [Scan and Store] when
scanning an original document. You
can even choose a variety of different
destinations to save the data, such as
the machine or a file server.
Save
See “Basic Operations for
Scanning Documents”
in the e-Manual.

Tips for Registering Destinations
Register destinations in the address book to make sending operation simple.
Increase efficiency by using One-Touch Buttons for frequently used destinations!
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Basic Flow for Registering Destinations
1 | Press [Dest./Fwd. Settings].
2 | Press [Register Destinations].
3 | Press [Register New Dest.].
4 | Select the type of destination.
5 | Enter the address and press
[OK].

Tips for Registering Destinations
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Send Documents Easily With
One-touch Buttons
Register an often used destination to a
one-touch button with [Register One-Touch],
and save time!
See “Registering Destinations” in the e-Manual.
Easy Address Editing from
Your Computer
You can access the machine from your
computer with the Remote UI, enabling you
to edit addresses easily with the keyboard.
See “Managing the Machine from a Computer
(Remote UI)” in the e-Manual.
Select the Destination Type
Register e-mail addresses, fax numbers, even
servers as destinations! Pick the destination type
that is right for you.
Fax I-Fax
LDAP Server GroupFile
E mail
Using [Group]
You can register multiple destinations to
a single group.
Send documents to
everyone ina meeting
at once!
See “Registering Destinations” in the
e-Manual.

A Variety of Features
There are many more helpful features that are not mentioned in this guide.
For details, see the e-Manual.
And More!
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Change Machine Settings
Remotely from Your Computer
OFF! OFF!
Use the “Remote UI” function to edit
the address book, check consumable
status, and more from your computer.
See “Managing the Machine from a Computer
(Remote UI)” in the e-Manual.
Professional Documents with
Booklet Printing
Making booklets is easy with the
[Booklet] option. Use staple finishing to
give it an even more professional feel.
See “Making Booklets” in the e-Manual.
Prevent Security Leaks with
Document Security
Password your documents with the
Encrypted Secure Print mode. This
feature is perfect for protecting
important documents.
See “Advanced Functions for Printing” in the
e-Manual.
Print Two-Sided ID Cards on
One Side of Paper
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Check IDs easily by copying both sides
of an ID and printing them to a single
piece of paper with [Copy ID Card].
See “Making ID Card Copies” in the e-Manual.

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Advanced Paper Saving Options
Print up to an incredible 16 pages of
original documents on a single sheet
of paper with [2-Sided] and [N on 1].
See “Copying” in the e-Manual.
Reorganizing Documents
with Staples
Just set “Manual Staple” and pass
unstapled original documents
through the feeder to staple them.
Great for re-stapling!
See “Finishing with the Stapler” in the e-Manual.
Go Green with Staple-Free
Binding
Bind paper without using metal
staples with the Eco (Staple-Free)
mode. Help the environment, and
shred documents without a fuss.
See “Optional Equipment” in the e-Manual.
One-touch Settings
Register often used combinations of
settings to “Quick Menu” to efficiently
use them with a single button.
See “Customizing the Touch Panel Display” in the
e-Manual.

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