Canon MultiPASS F30 User manual

MultiPASSTM F30
Color Bubble JetTM Printer/Copier/Scanner
User’s Manual
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Canon MultiPASS F30 MFP Color Bubble Jet Printer/Copier/Scanner User’s Manual.
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This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this
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Canon MultiPASS F30 MFP. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual and
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage.
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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction
What the F30 MFP Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The MultiPASS Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Getting More Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
The F30 MFP Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Control Panel Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How to Load Paper and Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Specifying Paper Size and Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 How to Use the MultiPASS Toolbar
Getting Help for the Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting More Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using the MultiPASS Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Modifying Toolbar Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Working with Saved MultiPASS Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Accessing Saved MultiPASS Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Viewing, Editing and Printing Saved Documents . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Working with the Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Emailing Saved Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
The MultiPASS Status Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3 How to Print
What Is a Printer Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Getting Help From the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Selecting the F30 MFP Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Canceling a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Improving Printed Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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Adjusting Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Automatically Smoothing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjusting Color Balance, Intensity and Brightness . . . . . . . . . .16
Automatically Optimizing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Changing Page Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Saving and Recalling Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Other Print Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
4 How to Copy
Loading Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Making Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Reducing or Enlarging the Image Copied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Shrinking an Image to Fit the Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Setting Paper Size and Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Adjusting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Adjusting Image Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Other Copy Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
5 How to Scan
Scanning From Within an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Using ScanGear®Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Using the Scan Button for One-Push Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
6 How to Maintain Your F30 MFP
Cleaning Your F30 MFP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Replacing Ink Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Maintaining the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Cleaning the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Aligning the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
7 Troubleshooting
Tips for Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Customer Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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8 Appendix
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Limited Warranty—U.S. Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Index
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Introduction
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Introduction
What the F30 MFP Can Do
Congratulations on purchasing your Canon MultiPASS F30 multifunction unit!
The F30 MFP eliminates the need for multiple devices in your home or office by
incorporating the functions of:
PPrriinntteerrPrint crisp, clear color or black and white pages from your PC.
CCooppiieerrUse your F30 MFP as a stand-alone copier for color or black and
white copies.
SSccaannnneerrScan high-resolution images to your PC.
The MultiPASS Toolbar
You can use the F30 MFP as a stand-alone device for copying, or with your PC as
a fully-integrated printer/copier/scanner. From your PC, you can access and
navigate many of the features using the MultiPASS toolbar.
Getting More Help
This manual describes some of the features of your F30 MFP and how to use
them. For more information, see the online
MultiPASS User’s Guide available on
your MultiPASS CD-ROM.
You can also access online help from the MultiPASS toolbar (see “How to Use
the MultiPASS Toolbar” starting on page 5) or the printer driver (see “How to
Print” starting on page 11).
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DOCUMENT COVER
Open to place a document
on the platen glass
GLASS
SCANNING
LOCK
PRINTHEAD
HOLDER
OPEN BUTTON
Push to open the scanning unit
SCANNING UNIT
Open to install the
printhead and ink tanks
OUTPUT TRAY
CONTROL PANEL
MULTI-PURPOSE
TRAY
Insert paper or
envelopes
TRAY COVER
Place over
tray after
loading
paper
PAPER
THICKNESS
LEVER
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Control Panel Menus
Menu options on the control panel vary
depending on whether CCooppyyor SSccaannmode is
selected.
Some options are common to all modes.
How to Load Paper and Envelopes
Specifying Paper Size and Type
If copying on specialty paper (glossy, high resolution, transparency or photo),
you can optimize results by setting the paper size and type from the F30 MFP
control panel. If printing on specialty paper, select the appropriate paper type
from the printer driver. For procedures, see the chapters on printing or copying
in this manual, or the documentation included on your MultiPASS Suite 4.0 CD-ROM.
Loading Paper
To load paper or other media:
1Adjust paper guide
Pinch and slide the paper guide to the left.
2Insert paper
Fan the sheets, then tap the stack edge to
align.
Insert into the multi-purpose tray, with the edge aligned to the right and
print side facing up.
When using specialty media, do not touch
the print side.
Do not exceed the paper limit mark.
Place the tray cover on the multi-purpose
tray when finished.
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Introduction
Tips on Navigating the
Control Panel Menus
Press the SSeettbutton to
move down to the next
menu level or select a
menu option.
Press SSttoopp//RReesseettat any
time to exit the menus.
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To load envelopes:
1Open Scanning unit
Press the OOppeennbutton on the side of
the F30 MFP, then lift the scanning
unit.
2Set paper thickness lever
Adjust the paper thickness lever to the
right, then close the scanning unit until
it clicks into place.
3Adjust paper guide
Pinch and slide the paper guide to the left.
4Insert envelopes
Before loading, press the corners and
sides of the envelopes to make them
as flat as possible. Insert into the
paper tray, with the print side facing
up and aligned to the right.
Make sure that none of the envelope flaps overlap. If the envelope edges are
not flat, crease them with a pen.
Insert envelopes into the multi-purpose tray, with the address side facing up
and pointed in the direction shown. Align the stack with the right side of the
paper rest.
5Readjust paper guide
Move the guide securely to the edge of
the envelopes.
6Replace tray cover
Place the tray cover on the multi-
purpose tray when finished.
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How to Use the Toolbar
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How to Use the MultiPASS Toolbar
The Canon MultiPASS Suite is a software program that provides tools for quickly
accessing and using many of the features of your F30 MFP. With the MultiPASS
Toolbar, your F30 MFP is fully integrated with your PC as a printer, copier, and
scanner.
Documents scanned through the MultiPASS Toolbar can be saved, edited or emailed.
You can also customize the settings for the different toolbar features.
The MultiPASS Toolbar icons provide quick access to a number of scanning
operations.
MMaaiillscans an image and attaches it to an email.
SSaavveescans an image and saves it as a file which can later be viewed,
edited, printed or sent as an email.
PPhhoottooscans an image, and displays it in a graphic application.
MMyyMMuullttiiPPAASSSSaccesses the My MultiPASS folders, from which saved
files can be viewed, edited, printed or sent as an email.
SSeettttiinnggssallows editing of MultiPASS Toolbar settings.
Getting Help for the Toolbar
Online help is available for the toolbar.
To access online help from the toolbar:
•Click the icon on the toolbar, or
•Right-click any screen area of the window to access the WWhhaatt’’ssTThhiiss??
help description for that area,
or
•Click the key in the upper right corner, then click the feature you
want to know more about.
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Getting More Help
This manual describes some of the features of your F30 MFP and how to use
therm. For more information, see the online MultiPASS Software Guide available
on your MultiPASS CD-ROM.
Using the MultiPASS Toolbar
Opening the toolbar provides direct access to the MultiPASS features. Once the
toolbar is open, you can access the desired feature directly.
To access the toolbar:
Double-click the CCaannoonnMMuullttiiPPAASSSSTToooollbbaarricon on your desktop, or
Go to SSttaarrtt, then PPrrooggrraammss. Select CCaannoonnMMuullttiiPPAASSSSSSuuiittee44..00, then CCaannoonn
MMuullttiiPPAASSSSTToooollbbaarr..
Modifying Toolbar Settings
Toolbar Settings define the settings used for scan operations started from the
MultiPASS toolbar. Before using the MultiPASS Toolbar, set up each option
using Toolbar Settings.
You can set a custom image type, image quality resolution and paper size for
each scan operation. For scan operations that
open other applications (such as SSccaannPPhhoottoo),
you can select the application to open.
You can also set up to three custom scan
operations with the CCuussttoomm11, CCuussttoomm22and
CCuussttoomm33tabs. Custom operations only show
on the toolbar if they’ve been set up to do so.
To change Toolbar Settings:
1Select option to be modified
Click on the MultiPASS Toolbar, then
select the tab for the setting you want to
modify.
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2Define settings for operation
Make the desired modifications for each operation, referring to the online
help as needed.
When one tab is complete, select the next tab and continue.
Click OOKKto save the new settings and exit the dialog box.
Working with Saved MultiPASS Files
When a document is scanned with the Scan to Save option or is saved from
within the MultiPASS viewer, it is saved in the My MultiPASS folders. From these
folders, a saved document can be viewed, edited, sent as an email attachment,
or printed.
Accessing Saved MultiPASS Files
When you access files saved through MultiPASS Toolbar, the Exploring My
MultiPASS window will open.
There is also a MultiPASS menu option for emailing documents directly from
this window.
Files saved when SSccaannPPhhoottoois clicked are saved in your CC:://MMyyDDooccuummeennttss//MMyy
PPiiccttuurreessfolder and cannot be used within the MultiPASS Explorer for MultiPASS
operations.
You can navigate to
other folders from
within the My
MultiPASS Explorer,
butassoon as you
click on a non-
MultiPASS folder, the
MultiPASS menu
option will go away.
To access the
MultiPASS options
again, click on one of
the MultiPASS
folders.
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Files you have created in other applications cannot be saved in My MultiPASS
folders.
To access files in the My MultiPASS folders:
Click the icon on the MultiPASS Toolbar or double-click the MMyy
MMuullttiiPPAASSSSicon on the desktop.
Viewing, Editing and Printing Saved Documents
Documents saved in My MultiPASS folders can be viewed and edited in the
MultiPASS Viewer.
To use the MultiPASS Viewer:
1Access document
Navigate My MultiPASS
folders, then double-click the
document. The MultiPASS
Viewer will open and display
the document.
2View or edit document
On the MultiPASS Viewer, you
can rotate the document and
perform other basic editing
tasks. To print the document, click PPrriinntton the MultiPASS Viewer toolbar.
Working with the Address Book
Unless you specify otherwise, the MultiPASS software uses the MultiPASS
Address Book to store all of your address book entries. You create the Address
Book the first time you open it.
To create the Address Book:
1Open Canon Address Book Profile
Click SSttaarrtt, PPrrooggrraammss, CCaannoonn
MMuullttiiPPAASSSSSSuuiittee44..00, then
CCaannoonnMMuullttiiPPAASSSSAAddddrreessss
BBooookkPPrrooffiillee.
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2Create an Address Book
Click CCrreeaatteeNNeewwWWiinnddoowwssAAddddrreessssBBooookkffiillee
ffoorrMMuullttiiPPAASSSS, then click OOKK.
3Open your Address Book
Double-click MMyyMMuullttiiPPAASSSSfolders icon on the
Windows desktop, click the MMuullttiiPPAASSSSmenu,
then AAddddrreessssBBooookk.
You can now enter CCoonnttaaccttss(individual data)
or a DDiissttrriibbuuttiioonnLLiisstt(multiple addresses to
whom you repeatedly send the same emails).
Emailing Saved Documents
You can attach a document saved in MultiPASS to
an email.
To email a document:
1Select document
Navigate My MultiPASS folders, then click the
document to highlight.
2Send document
Select the EEmmaaiilloption to send an email with the document attached. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
The MultiPASS Status Monitor
The Status Monitor displays a list of the F30 MFP’s currently running jobs. If no
jobs are running, it shows the F30 MFP as idle.
NNOOTTEE: The Status Monitor must be running to print, copy or scan.
To open the Status Monitor:
Click SSttaarrtt, then PPrrooggrraammss.
Select CCaannoonnMMuullttiiPPAASSSSSSuuiittee
44..00,,then CCaannoonnMMuullttiiPPAASSSS
SSttaattuussMMoonniittoorr. The Status Monitor window will appear.
Tips on Sending Emails
Using MultiPASS
When prompted, enter the name
and email address of the
recipient, then click AAddddttoo
RReecciippiieennttLLiisstt. This information
will also be stored in the
MultiPASS Address Book for
future use.
TTooeemmaaiillttoommuullttiipplleerreecciippiieennttss
(sometimes referred to as
sequential broadcasting),
continue to enter email addresses
and click AAddddttooRReecciippiieennttLLiisstt.
Once email data is entered, you
have the option to SSeennddNNoowwor
SSeennddLLaatteerr. If you click SSeenndd
LLaatteerr, you will be prompted to
enter a date and time to send the
email.
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How to Print
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How to Print
Using your F30 MFP with your PC lets you print basic business documents in
B&W or color on a variety of specialty media. For a full list of Canon specialty
media that can be used with your F30 MFP, see the inside back cover of this
manual.
What Is a Printer Driver?
A printer driver is a software program that acts as an interface between your
computer and your printer and allows you to print from any application that
supports printing in Windows. The Canon F30 MFP printer driver also provides
other features, such as monitoring the F30 MFP's paper supply and ink levels.
Menus vary between applications. Consult your user manual if
recommended procedures for accessing the printing feature within
an application do not match your application.
To access the printer driver dialog box:
From an application FFiilleemenu, select PPrriinntt. With CCaannoonnMMuullttiiPPAASSSSFF3300
PPrriinntteerras the selected printer, click PPrrooppeerrttiieess. The Properties window will
open to the MMaaiinntab.
Getting Help From the Printer Driver
Online help is available when in the printer driver.
To access online help from the printer driver:
•Press the FF11key, or
•Right-click any screen area of the window to access the WWhhaatt’’ssTThhiiss??help
description for that area, or
•Click the key in the upper right corner, then click the feature you want to
know more about, or
•Click the button when it is available.
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Selecting the F30 MFP Printer
If the F30 MFP is the only printer connected to your PC, it will be the default
(main) printer. However, if your PC has access to multiple printers, you can
select the F30 MFP as the default.
If another printer is set as the default, you can select the F30 MFP for a specific
print job from within most Windows applications.
To set the Canon MultiPASS F30 MFP as your default printer:
1Access Printers
From Windows desktop, click SSttaarrtt, SSeettttiinnggss, then PPrriinntteerrss.
2Set as Default
Right-click the CCaannoonnMMuullttiiPPAASSSSFF3300pprriinntteerriiccoonn, then click SSeettaassDDeeffaauulltt.
The Canon MultiPASS F30 printer icon will display a check mark indicating it
is the default printer.
To select the Canon MultiPASS F30 Printer from within an application:
1Access Print Dialog
With the application open, click FFiillee, then PPrriinntt.
2Select Canon F30 MFP
Select CCaannoonnMMuullttiiPPAASSSSFF3300PPrriinntteerrfrom the printer name drop-down list,
then click OOKK.
Canceling a Print Job
There are several ways to cancel a print job in progress:
To cancel a print job from the print dialog box:
When a job is printing on the F30 MFP, a print
status dialog box displays on your screen.
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Click CCaanncceellat any time while the print dialog is open to cancel the current
job. The job will be canceled and the paper ejected.
To cancel a job from Windows:
1Access Printers
While the print job is running, click SSttaarrtt, then SSeettttiinnggss, then PPrriinntteerrss.
2Delete job
Double-click CCaannoonnMMuullttiiPPAASSSSFF3300PPrriinntteerr, right-click the print job, then
CCaanncceell.
Improving Printed Images
Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images:
PPaappeerraannddIInnkkUsing recommended paper or specialty media for printing
graphic images or photographs can significantly improve
print quality. Also, always use the specific Canon inks for
your F30 MFP printer, as noted on the inside back cover.
DDrriivveerrSSeettttiinnggssThere are a variety of printer driver settings you can use to
enhance the quality of the print, the colors and the way in
which the document comes out of the printer. These settings
can be adjusted from the printer driver interface, or in some
instances, directly from the MultiPASS Toolbar.
Adjusting Print Quality
Two features that affect the appearance and quality of your printed documents
can be controlled with the printer driver.
MMeeddiiaaTTyyppeeThe F30 MFP automatically adjusts printer settings to
improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper,
Glossy Photo Paper, etc.) you select.
PPrriinnttQQuuaalliittyyWhen you select a media type, print quality is automatically
set for that media. You can override these settings if desired.
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To select best print quality with the Print Advisor wizard:
1Access printer driver
From an application FFiilleemenu,
select PPrriinntt.
With CCaannoonnMMuullttiiPPAASSSSFF3300PPrriinntteerr
as the selected printer, click
PPrrooppeerrttiieess. The Properties
window will open to the MMaaiinntab.
2Use Print Advisor
Click the PPrriinnttAAddvviissoorrbutton. The
wizard dialog box will open.
Follow on-screen instructions to select the optimum output type, media and
settings for your print job.
When done, click OOKKto save the setting and close the window.
To manually adjust print quality settings:
1Access printer driver
From an application FFiilleemenu, select PPrriinntt.
With CCaannoonnMMuullttiiPPAASSSSFF3300PPrriinntteerras the selected printer, click PPrrooppeerrttiieess.
The Properties window will open to the MMaaiinntab.
2Select media type
Select the appropriate MMeeddiiaaTTyyppeefrom the drop-down menu.
3Change media settings
Each MMeeddiiaaTTyyppeehas a default PPrriinnttQQuuaalliittyy, but you can select different
settings:
HHiigghhFor high quality when printing a color document.
SSttaannddaarrddFor high quality when printing text.
DDrraaffttFor printing text drafts at a faster speed.
CCuussttoommTo allow for more precise control.
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