Canon MP360 SERIES User manual

How to Use This Manual Printing This Manual
MC-2746-V1.00
Basic Guide
Describes the summary of
this product.
Advanced Guide
Describes the detailed
function of this product.
Troubleshooting
Page 1 of 628 pagesMP260 series On-screen Manual

How to Use This Manual
Printing This Manual
MP-2146-V1.00
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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
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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
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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.
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(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
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(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.
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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:
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dvance
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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:
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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.
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(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
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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.
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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:
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dvanced Guide.
Pand number appear alternately.
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n error that requires contacting your Canon service representative
may have occurred. For details, refer to the "Troubleshooting" in the
on-screen manual:
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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".
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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:
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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:
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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:
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dvanced Guide.
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting
Contents > Printing from a Memory Card (MP260 series)
Printing from a Memory Card (MP260
series)
You can print thumbnails of photos saved on the memory card on A4 or Letter-sized paper and select
photos to print.
Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card
Before Inserting the Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card
Removing the Memory Card
Setting the Read/Write Attribute of the Card Slot
Setting the Language for the Photo Index Sheet
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting
Contents > Printing from a Memory Card (MP260 series) > Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card
Printing Photos Saved on the Memory Card
Thumbnails of photos on the memory card are printed on A4 or Letter-sized paper (this printed sheet is
called Photo Index Sheet). You can select photos, number of copies, page size, etc. on this sheet, and
print them.
For the operation, see the notes and operation procedure described in the reference page.
You need to prepare:
A
memory card on which photos are saved. See Before Inserting the Memory Card.
A
4 or Letter-sized plain paper for printing the Photo Index Sheet.
Paper for printing. See Media Types You Can Use.
1. Prepare for printing.
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(1) Turn on the power.
See Operation Panel.
(2) Load two or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray.
See Loading Paper.
Note
If there are more than 30 photos on the memory card, two or more Photo Index Sheets will
be printed.
(3) Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.
(4) Insert a memory card into the Card Slot.
For the types of memory cards you can use and the locations to insert them, seeInserting the Memory Card
.
Important
Do not remove the memory card until printing with the Photo Index Sheet is completed.
Note
When the read/write attribute of the Card Slot is set to the "Writable from PC" mode, you
cannot print photos on a memory card with the Photo Index Sheet. Set the read/write
attribute to the "Not writable from PC" mode. See Setting the Read/Write Attribute of the
Card Slot.
2. Make sure that no original is left on the Platen Glass, and press the Photo Index
Sheet button to start printing the Photo Index Sheet.
The Photo Index Sheet(s) will be printed.
Thumbnails of all photos saved on the memory card are printed in order from the latest photo first.
Important
Depending on the country or region of purchase, the Language Selection Sheet will be printed
when you press the Photo Index Sheet button if the language for the Photo Index Sheet has
not been selected. To set the language used to print the Photo Index Sheet, follow the
procedures from step 4 onwards in Setting the Language for the Photo Index Sheet .
Note
To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button.
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3. Fill in the appropriate circles on the Photo Index Sheet.
Fill in the appropriate circles with a dark pencil or a black ink pen to select photos to print and the print settings.
Good
Bad
(A) Check mark
(B) Line only
(C) Too light
(1) Select the page size, media type, and layout.
Note
When printing photos using the Photo Index Sheet, you can select 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm), 5"
x 7" (13 x 18 cm), 8.5" x 11" (LTR), or A4 for the page size.
When you select Plain Paper 8.5" x 11" (LTR) or Plain Paper A4 in Page size/Media type,
photos are printed with borders even if you select the borderless print in Layout.
(2) Select Date / Photo Optimizer PRO / Face Brightener / Red-Eye correction as
necessary.
(3) Fill in the circle of Print all photographs to print a copy of all photos.
* If you filled in this circle, any other circles you have filled in for the number of copies to print for each
photo will be disregarded, and only one copy each of all photos will be printed.
Fill in the circle of DPOF Print to print according to the DPOF settings on the digital camera, such as photos
to print, date, and layout settings.
* You can specify the Standard Print, Multi-Image Print, or Index Print in the DPOF settings. Available layouts
or image correction options are different depending on each print setting. For details, refer to the on-screen
manual:
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dvanced Guide.
(4) Select the number of copies (fill in a circle under each photo to print).
(5) Confirm and follow the described printing procedure.
(6) Fill in this circle to print the same Photo Index Sheet again.
* If you filled in this circle, all other settings will be disregarded.
(7) Be sure not to stain the bar-code.
* If the bar-code gets stained or wrinkled, the Photo Index Sheet may not be scanned properly.
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Important
Be sure to fill in a circle for every setting item except options.
If there are two or more Photo Index Sheets, fill in all the sheets.
If the filled circles on the Photo Index Sheet are not dark enough, the machine may not scan the
settings.
4. Scan the Photo Index Sheet, and print photos.
(1) Load paper.
See Loading Paper.
Make sure that the page size and media type of the loaded paper match those specified on the Photo Index
Sheet.
(2) Place the Photo Index Sheet on the Platen Glass.
Place the Photo Index Sheet with the filled-in side FACING DOWN and align the sheet with the alignment
mark as shown below.
Then close the Document Cover gently.
(3) Press the Photo Index Sheet button.
The Photo Index Sheet is scanned and the specified photos will be printed.
Important
Do not open the Document Cover or move the loaded Photo Index Sheet until scanning is
completed.
Be careful not to get the Photo Index Sheet dirty. If the Photo Index Sheet is stained or
wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly.
If the error code "E, 3, 2" or "E, 3, 3" appears on the LED, confirm the following.
- The Platen Glass and the Photo Index Sheet are not dirty.
- The Photo Index Sheet is placed in the correct position with the filled-in side facing down.
- You have filled in all the necessary circles on the sheet.
- Only one option is selected for items that do not accept two or more selections.
- The filled circles are dark enough.
For details, refer to the "Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual:
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dvanced Guide.
If you selected to print according to the DPOF settings but there is no DPOF information on the
memory card, the error code "E, 3, 4" will appear on the LED. For details, refer to the "
Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual:
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dvanced Guide.
Do not remove the memory card until printing is completed.
Note
To cancel printing, press the Stop/Reset button.
To continue to print photos using subsequent Photo Index Sheets, repeat the procedure from
step 3.
If the memory card has been removed and then reinserted before printing photos with the
Photo Index Sheet, it may take some time before printing starts.
To remove the memory card after printing is completed, see Removing the Memory Card.
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Advanced Guide Troubleshooting
Contents > Printing from a Memory Card (MP260 series) > Inserting the Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card
Before Inserting the Memory Card
The following types of memory cards and image data are compatible with the machine.
Important
If you took and saved photos on a type of memory card that is not guaranteed operation to be used
on your digital camera, the image data may be unreadable on the machine or damaged. For
information on memory cards that your digital camera guarantees operation, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with your digital camera.
Format the memory card with a digital camera compliant with DCF ver. 1.0/2.0 standard. The
memory card may not be usable with the machine if it is formatted on a computer.
Memory Cards that Do Not Require a Card Adapter
SD Secure Digital memory card
SDHC memory card
MultiMediaCard (ver.4.1)
MultiMediaCard Plus (ver.4.1)
Compact Flash (CF) Card
Supports Type I/II (3.3 V)
Microdrive
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Cards that Require a Card Adapter
Important
Be sure to attach the special card adapters to the following memory cards before inserting to the
Card Slot.
If one of the following memory cards is inserted without the card adapter, you may not be able to
remove the memory card. In this case, refer to the " Troubleshooting" in the on-screen manual:
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dvanced Guide.
miniSD Card *1
miniSDHC Card *1
microSD Card *1
microSDHC Card *1
xD-Picture Card *2
xD-Picture Card Type M *2
xD-Picture Card Type H *2
RS-MMC (ver.4.1) *3
Memory Stick Micro *4
*1 Use the special "SD Card Adapter".
*2 Requires purchase of a separate compact flash card adapter for xD-Picture Card.
*3 Use the special card adapter.
*4 Use the special "Memory Stick Micro Duo size Adapter".
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Printable Image Data
This machine supports images created by DCF ver. 1.0/2.0 standard compliant digital cameras (Exif ver.
2.2/2.21 compliant, including TIFF etc.). Other image or movie types such as RAW images cannot be
printed.
Inserting the Memory Card
Note
When the read/write attribute of the Card Slot is set to the "Writable from PC" mode on the
Maintenance menu, you cannot print photos on a memory card with the Photo Index Sheet. After
using the Card Slot as the memory card drive of a computer, remove the memory card and be sure
to set the read/write attribute to the "Not writable from PC" mode.
See Setting the Read/Write Attribute of the Card Slot .
When you use a computer to edit or enhance photos saved on a memory card, be sure to print them
from the computer. If you print the photos with the Photo Index Sheet, they may not be printed
properly.
1. Prepare your memory card.
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ttach a special card adapter if your memory card requires one.
See Memory Cards that Require a Card Adapter.
2. Turn on the power, and open the Card Slot Cover.
3. Insert only one memory card into the Card Slot.
The location to insert a memory card varies depending on each type of memory card. Insert your memory card
straightforward WITH THE LABELED SIDE FACING TO THE LEFT into the Card Slot, according to the insert
location in the figure below.
When the memory card is inserted properly, the Access lamp (A) will light up.
Be sure to attach the card adapter to the memory card with the mark * (asterisk) below, and then insert it into the
Card Slot.
For Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, or Memory Stick Micro*:
For SD Secure Digital memory card, SDHC memory card, miniSD Card*, miniSDHC Card*, microSD
Card*, microSDHC Card*, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard (ver.4.1),
MultiMediaCard Plus (ver.4.1), or RS-MMC (ver.4.1)*:
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For Compact Flash (CF), Microdrive, or xD-Picture Card*, xD-Picture Card Type M*, xD-Picture Card
Type H*:
Caution
Part of the memory card will stick out of the Card Slot, but do not force it into the slot any
further. This can damage the machine or the memory card.
Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it into the Card Slot. If
you force the memory card into the Card Slot in the wrong orientation, the memory card or the
machine can be damaged.
Important
Do not insert more than one memory card at a time.
4. Close the Card Slot Cover.
Removing the Memory Card
Important
If you used the Card Slot as the memory card drive of a computer, you must perform the "safe
removal" operation on your computer before physically removing the memory card from the
machine.
- In Windows, right-click the removable disk icon and click Eject. If Eject does not appear on the
screen, make sure that the Access lamp is not flashing, and then remove the memory card.
- In Macintosh, drag (Mount drive) into the Trash.
1. Open the Card Slot Cover.
2. Make sure that the Access lamp is lit, and remove the memory card.
Hold the part of the memory card that is sticking out and remove it from the machine straightforward.
Caution
Do not remove the memory card while the Access lamp is flashing. The Access lamp flashes
while the machine is reading or writing data from/to the memory card. If you remove the
memory card or turn off the power while the Access lamp is flashing, the data saved on the
memory card can be damaged.
3. Close the Card Slot Cover.
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