Canon MultiPASS MP360 Quick start guide

MP360/370/390
Software Guide
Throughout this guide, MP360/
MP370 is referred to as the
“machine,” and MP390 as the “fax
model.”
System requirements and software Installing the software
Setting the default printer Removing and reinstalling the software
Printing documents
Changing print settings (Opening the settings dialog box)
Setting the paper type and print quality/[Main] tab
Setting page size and number of copies/[Page Setup] tab
Selecting a stamp/[Stamp/Background] tab
Selecting a background/[Stamp/Background] tab
Setting special effects/[Effects] tab
Saving settings as a print profile/[Profiles] tab
Cleaning and machine settings/[Maintenance] tab
Checking the status of the machine with the BJ Status Monitor
Sharing the printer and using it on a network
Scanning with the operation panel Scanning with the MP Toolbox
Scanning an image from an application
Creating one PDF file from two or more pages
Scanning two or more small documents at one time
Setting preferences and scanning with ScanGear MP
Scanning with the WIA driver (Windows XP only)
Sending a fax Registering or editing a recipient in the Address Book
1Installing Go To P.3 Click!
2Printing Go To P.18 Click!
3Scanning Go To P.65 Click!
4Faxing (Fax model only) Go To P.108 Click!
Contents About this guide
Troubleshooting Glossary
Index
Troubleshooting
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XContents
About this guide ........................................... 1
1: Installing ....................................4
System requirements and software.............. 4
Installing the software .................................. 6
Checking installation .................................. 12
Reading from or writing to a memory card. 15
Setting the default printer ........................... 16
Removing and reinstalling the software ..... 17
2: Printing.....................................20
Printing documents .................................... 20
Changing print settings (Opening the settings
dialog box)....................................... 22
Setting the paper type and print quality/
[Main] tab......................................... 24
Setting page size and number of copies/
[Page Setup] tab.............................. 27
Selecting a stamp/
[Stamp/Background] tab.................. 36
Selecting a background/
[Stamp/Background] tab.................. 44
Setting special effects/[Effects] tab ............ 47
Saving settings as a print profile/
[Profiles] tab .................................... 49
Cleaning and machine settings/
[Maintenance] tab............................ 51
Checking the status of the machine
with the BJ Status Monitor............... 60
Sharing the printer and using it
on a network.................................... 63
3: Scanning ..................................67
Scanning with the operation panel ............. 67
Scanning with the MP Toolbox ................... 71
MP Toolbox settings ................................... 74
Scanning an image from an application ..... 78
Creating one PDF file from two or
more pages ..................................... 79
Scanning two or more small documents at one
time.................................................. 82
Setting preferences and scanning with
ScanGear MP.................................. 87
Scanning with the WIA driver
(Windows XP only) ........................ 106
4: Faxing (Fax model only)....... 109
Sending a fax........................................... 109
Registering or editing a recipient
in the Address Book...................... 114
5: Troubleshooting ................... 122
Problems outputting................................. 122
Memory card problems
(MP390/MP370)............................ 123
Problems installing and
uninstalling software ..................... 124
Problems printing from your computer..... 125
Problems scanning .................................. 126
Glossary................................................... 129
Index........................................................ 133
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XAbout this guide
This guide assumes you have a basic understanding of working with Windows and starting your
computer. You should be familiar with common Windows terms such as window, dialog box, point
and drag. For assistance in familiarizing yourself with Windows terms, see your Microsoft
Windows user documentation.
As a general rule, Windows XP dialog boxes are used in this guide, but if necessary Windows 2000/
Me/98 dialog boxes are also used.
Please note that dialog boxes may differ slightly depending on the Windows version you are using.
Control Panel operations in Windows XP appear in Category View.
Symbols used in this guide
The following symbols are used in this guide for safety measures, handling restrictions, and
precautions:
Conventions used in this guide
The following conventions are used in this guide.
Copyright
© 2003 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
This guide may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent
of Canon Inc.
Trademark acknowledgments
Adobe Photoshop is a registered trademark, and Adobe Photo Deluxe is a trademark, of Adobe
Systems Corporation.
Canon and BJ are registered trademarks and ScanGear are trademarks of Canon Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Exchange, Outlook, and Outlook Express are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
OmniPage is a registered trademark of ScanSoft, Inc.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
IMPORTANT Indicates important items or precautions that should always be observed when
using the product. These should always be read to avoid damage to the
product due to improper operation.
NOTE Indicates items for reference or supplementary information. Reading these
notes is highly recommended.
[ ] Dialog box and window names, items in dialog boxes, buttons and menu commands are
surrounded by square brackets. Menu names are not surrounded by square brackets.
/ A slash is used when the OS and version names are used together. For example,
Windows 2000/XP stands for Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
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Abbreviations used in this guide
In this guide, product and model names are abbreviated as follows:
The information described in this guide is subject to change without prior notice.
Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this guide is free of inaccuracies and omissions.
However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please
contact Canon.
Canon Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages of any nature, or
losses or expenses resulting from the use of this machine.
Microsoft®Windows®98/98 Second Edition operating system: Windows 98
Microsoft®Windows®Millennium Edition operating system: Windows Me
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional operating system: Windows 2000
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional/Home Edition operating system: Windows XP
Microsoft®Word: Word
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System requirements and software .................................................................................4
Installing the software ......................................................................................................6
Run the setup screen .................................................................................................6
Step 1 Install MP Drivers............................................................................................7
Step 2 Install MP Toolbox ..........................................................................................8
Step 3 Connect the USB cable ................................................................................11
Install Utility Software...............................................................................................11
View User’s Manual .................................................................................................11
If installation fails before completion ........................................................................11
Checking installation......................................................................................................12
Printer driver and fax driver (fax model only) ...........................................................12
Scanner driver..........................................................................................................13
Memory card (storage device) driver .......................................................................14
MP Toolbox..............................................................................................................14
Reading from or writing to a memory card.....................................................................15
Enabling/disabling overwriting memory card data....................................................15
Setting the default printer...............................................................................................16
Removing and reinstalling the software.........................................................................17
To remove the MP Toolbox......................................................................................17
To remove the MP Drivers .......................................................................................17
To reinstall the software...........................................................................................17
Installing
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Chapter
1Installing
XSystem requirements and software
To use the software, you will need the following hardware and software.
Computer
IBM PC/AT compatible computer
Other software
Internet Explorer 4.01 or later (Service Pack 2 or later)
Hard disk
Available space of 65 MB or more (150 MB or more recommended)
MP Drivers: 50 MB or more
MP Toolbox: 15 MB or more
Disk drive
CD-ROM drive, or access to one over a network connection
Monitor
256-color SVGA monitor or greater (High Color or above recommended)
Interface
USB 1.1 and 2.0 are supported.
• USB 2.0 High-Speed
In order to use the faster High-Speed mode, the machine must be connected to a computer equipped
with a standard USB 2.0 High-Speed interface.
Use a cable supporting USB 2.0.
NOTE
• Canon cannot guarantee the performance with all computers standard-equipped with a USB2.0 Hi-Speed
interface. For the most up-to-date information, see the Canon home page.
• As a USB2.0 Hi-Speed interface is fully compatible with USB Full-Speed (USB1.1-equivalent), you can use
it as a USB Full-Speed (USB1.1-equivalent) interface.
Operating system CPU Required RAM
Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional
(Service Pack 4 or later) Pentium/Celeron 566 MHz
processor or higher
128 MB or more
(256 MB or more recommended)
Microsoft Windows XP
Professional/Home Edition
(Service Pack 1 or later)
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• This may not operate correctly with self-made computers, or store-brand computers.
• When installing the MP Drivers in Windows 2000, you must have Service Pack 4 or later version installed.
• When installing the MP Drivers in Windows XP, you must have Service Pack 1 or later version installed.
• USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1 equivalent)
In order to use the Full-Speed mode, the machine must be connected to a computer equipped with
a standard USB Full-Speed interface.
Use a USB-IF-approved cable not longer than 16 3/8 feet (5 meters).
IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANT
While the machine is printing from or scanning images to the computer, or the computer is in the sleep
mode or standby mode, do not disconnect and connect the USB cable.
User privileges when using Windows 2000/XP
When installing, you must have Administrator privileges.
When using, you must have User privileges or greater.
Service packs
Service packs are updates that fix defects in Windows, and are released by Microsoft.
For how to obtain them, please consult Microsoft.
NOTE
To check which service pack is installed on your computer:
1. Right-click [My Computer], and select [Properties].
2. The currently installed service pack is displayed under [System].
Operating system CPU Required RAM
Microsoft Windows 98
Pentium/Celeron 233 MHz
processor or higher 64 MB or more
(128 MB or more recommended)
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional
(Service Pack 1 or later)
Microsoft Windows XP
Professional/Home Edition
Pentium/Celeron 300 MHz
processor or higher
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XInstalling the software
Run the setup screen
When you install the software, all the software you need is installed on your local hard disk drive.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANT
• Do not install the software on the network drive.
• If you have an older version of the MultiPASS Suite software installed on your computer, delete this
version before installing the new version.
• When installing the software in Windows 2000/XP, you must log on as Administrator or have
Administrator privileges.
NOTE
If there is a copy of the software on the local or network drive, you can install from the drive on which the
software is copied without using the Setup CD-ROM.
1Turn on the machine.
2Turn on your computer.
IMPORTANT
• Do not connect the machine to the computer with the USB cable until instructed to do so.
• If the machine is connected to your computer, the [New Hardware Found], [Device Driver
Wizard], [Add New Hardware Wizard] etc. screen appears. In this case, disconnect the USB
cable, then click [Cancel] on the screen.
3Quit any applications (including virus checkers) that are currently running.
4Insert the Setup CD-ROM into your disk drive.
The [Setup] screen is displayed.
Install the software by following in order steps 1, 2 and 3 as displayed in the [Setup] screen.
If this screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop, double-click [My Computer] (Windows XP:
Click [Start], then click [My Computer]). Open the CD-ROM icon, then double-click
[Setup (Setup.exe)].
If you are installing from a copy saved on a network or hard disk, double-click [Setup (Setup.exe)] in
the copy.
[Setup] screen
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Step 1 Install MP Drivers
1In the [Setup] screen, click [Install MP Drivers].
2Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
zWhen restarting your computer is necessary in the [InstallShield Wizard Complete]
screen.
Leave the setting selected on [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] (With the
CD-ROM in the CD drive, clicking [Finish] will restart your computer).
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zWhen restarting your computer is not necessary in the [InstallShield Wizard
Complete] screen.
3Click [Finish].
Step 2 Install MP Toolbox
When you restart your computer and this screen is not displayed or you have closed it, on the Windows
desktop, double-click [My Computer] (Windows XP: Click [Start], then click [My Computer]).
Open the CD-ROM icon, then double-click [Setup (Setup.exe)].
If you are installing from a copy saved on a network or hard disk, double-click [Setup (Setup.exe)] in
the copy.
IMPORTANT
If the screen above is not displayed, installation of the MP Drivers is not complete. J“Problems
installing and uninstalling software”
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1In the [Setup] screen, click [Install MP Toolbox].
2Click [Next].
3Click [Continue].
4Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
5When the [Choose Destination Location] dialog box appears, click [Next].
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6Click [Next].
7Click [Finish].
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Step 3 Connect the USB cable
IMPORTANT
If the screen above is not displayed, installation of the MP Drivers or MP Toolbox is not
complete. J“Problems installing and uninstalling software”
1Check that the machine is turned on.
2Connect the USB cable to the machine and computer USB ports.
When you connect the USB cable to the computer, the machine is automatically detected, and the
computer performs the various settings. Wait a while as your computer performs the various settings.
Depending on your computer, a message may display asking you to restart your computer. If this is the
case, restart your computer. After restarting your computer, wait a while for your computer to continue
performing the various settings.
Install Utility Software
To install the Utility Software, in the [Setup] screen, click [Install Utility Software].
You can choose not to install the Utility Software at this stage and install it later.
View User’s Manual
To read the manual on the CD-ROM, click [View User’s Manual] on the [Setup] screen.
Installation is now complete. In the [Setup] screen, click [Exit] to close the screen. Then remove
the CD-ROM from the disk drive.
If installation fails before completion
Remove the software and reinstall it.
J“Removing and reinstalling the software”
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XChecking installation
To check if installation has been successfully completed, do the following.
If installation has not been successful, remove and reinstall the software.
J“Removing and reinstalling the software”
Printer driver and fax driver (fax model only)
On the Windows taskbar, click [Start], point to [Settings], then click [Printers] (Windows XP: On
the Start menu, click [Printers and Faxes]).
In the open window, if the printer and fax icons for the machine is present, installation has been
successful.
Windows XP window Windows 98/Me/2000 window
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Scanner driver
On the Windows taskbar, click [Start], point to [Settings], then click [Control Panel](Windows XP:
Click [Start], then click [Control Panel]).
In the open window, double-click [Scanners and Cameras](Windows XP: Click [Printers and Other
Hardware], then click [Scanners and Cameras]).
If the scanner icon for the machine is present, installation has been successful.
Example: Windows XP window Example: Windows 2000 window
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Memory card (storage device) driver
On the Windows desktop, double-click [My Computer] (Windows XP: On the Windows taskbar,
click [Start], then click [My Computer]).
In the [My Computer] window, if the memory card icon for the machine is displayed as the
[Removable Disk], installation has been successful.
MP Toolbox
If the [Canon MP Toolbox 4.1] icon is displayed on the Windows desktop, installation has been
successful.
Windows XP window Windows 98/Me/2000 window
[Canon MP Toolbox 4.1] icon
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XReading from or writing to a memory card
When the machine is connected to a computer, the memory card drive (Removable Disk) will
appear under [My Computer] on the Windows desktop.
By inserting a memory card in the machine, you can view photographs on the memory card by
opening the [Removable Disk] on your computer. You can then copy the photographs to your
computer’s hard disk (similar to copying other files on the hard disk), or by changing the setting,
can copy hard disk files onto the memory card.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANT
• Do not put your computer in standby or sleep mode when a memory card is inserted in a card slot.
Also, do not remove or switch memory cards when your computer is in standby or sleep mode.
• When switching memory cards, press [ON/OFF] to turn off the machine before removing the card.
• In Windows 2000, if you turn off the machine, the [Unsafe Removal of Device] screen will be displayed.
In this case, click [OK]. This will not affect the machine or computer’s operation.
• While accessing to the storage, do not remove the memory card, or do not disconnect the USB cable.
Enabling/disabling overwriting memory card data
You can enable or disable overwriting memory card data.
Follow the steps below to change the setting:
IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANT
Windows 2000: If the <CARD PROTECT> setting for the machine is not recognized on your
computer, a delayed write failed error may occur while you copy data to a memory card, and data
may be broken.
1Make sure there is no memory card inserted in the machine.
2Press [Additional Functions].
3Use [W] or [X] to select <5.CARD PROTECT> (MP390: <7. CARD PROTECT>).
4Press [OK/Set].
5Use [W] or [X] to select <ON> or <OFF>.
6Press [OK/Set].
Press [Stop/Reset] to switch to standby mode.
7Press [COPY] or [SCAN] to select a mode.
You cannot overwrite in PHOTO mode.
8Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot.
NOTE
If you change the above setting while a memory card is inserted in a card slot, disconnect and then reconnect
the USB cable to apply the new setting. The new setting will not be activated until you do so.
CARD PROTECT
ON
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XSetting the default printer
When you install the printer driver, that printer will become your default printer. When the [Set as
Default Printer] setting is applied to the machine, the machine will be used to print from
applications without configuring any other settings. In the [Print] dialog box, you will no longer
need to select the machine. You can change the default printer setting as follows.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANT
Windows 2000: Just installing the printer driver may not apply the [Set as Default Printer] setting to
that printer. Be sure to follow the steps below to apply the [Set as Default Printer] setting.
1On the Windows taskbar, click [Start], point to [Settings], then click [Printers]
(Windows XP: On the Start menu, click [Printers and Faxes]).
2In the [Printers] (Windows XP: [Printers and Faxes]) window, click the icon of the
printer you want to set as the default printer.
3On the [File] menu, click [Set as Default Printer].
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XRemoving and reinstalling the software
If you do not need the MP Toolbox or MP Drivers any longer, or if they are not installed correctly,
remove them.
When removing the software from a Windows 2000/XP operating computer, you must log on the
computer as an Administrator, or have Administrator privileges.
IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIMPORTANT
When removing the MP Drivers, first remove the MP Toolbox. If the MP Drivers are removed
beforehand, the [Canon] folder may remain in [(All) Programs] on the Start menu.
To remove the MP Toolbox
1Quit all of the open applications, including the MP Toolbox and virus checkers.
Click [X] at the upper-right of the screen to quit the MP Toolbox.
2On the Windows taskbar, click [Start], point to [(All) Programs], [Canon], and [MP
Toolbox 4.1] in order. Then click [Uninstall Toolbox].
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
When the screen appears for repairing or removing the program, select the [Remove] check box, then
click [Next].
If a message appears confirming whether to remove the application, click [OK].
Select [Yes] and click [Finish], if you are prompted to restart your computer.
To remove the MP Drivers
1Quit all of the open applications, including virus checkers.
2On the Windows taskbar, click [Start], point to [(All) Programs], [Canon], then [MP
Drivers]. Then click [Uninstall Drivers].
3In [Please select the device to delete.], select the machine ([MP370 Series], [MP360
Series], or [MP390 Series]), then click [Perform].
If a message appears confirming whether to remove the application, click [Yes].
The [Finish] screen is displayed.
4Restart your computer if a message asking you to do so appears.
5Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and machine.
Windows 2000: The [Unsafe Removal of Device] screen appears. Click [OK]. This will not affect the
machine or computer.
IMPORTANT
If you restarted your computer in step 4, disconnect the USB cable before the computer start.
To reinstall the software
After removing the MP Toolbox and MP Drivers, reinstall the software. J“Installing the
software”
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Printing documents ........................................................................................................20
Previewing your document before printing...............................................................20
Changing print settings (Opening the settings dialog box) ............................................22
To change settings for the current print job..............................................................22
To change settings for all future print jobs ...............................................................22
Setting the paper type and print quality/[Main] tab ........................................................24
Setting a custom print quality...................................................................................25
Setting a custom color adjustment ...........................................................................26
Setting page size and number of copies/[Page Setup] tab............................................27
Printing on a custom paper size...............................................................................29
Borderless printing ...................................................................................................33
Enlarging/reducing to fit the paper size (Fit-to-page printing) ..................................29
Scaled printing .........................................................................................................29
Printing multiple pages on one sheet (Page layout printing)....................................30
Poster printing ..........................................................................................................31
Duplex printing .........................................................................................................34
Duplex printing and binding a document into a booklet (Booklet printing) ...............32
Setting background printing (Windows 98/Me only).................................................35
Selecting a stamp/[Stamp/Background] tab...................................................................36
Creating or changing a stamp..................................................................................37
Specifying the text and color of a text stamp (Windows 2000/XP)...........................38
Specifying an image for a graphic stamp (Windows 2000/XP) ................................39
Specifying the text and color of a stamp (Windows 98/Me) .....................................40
Changing the placement and rotation of a stamp ....................................................42
To change the position of a stamp ...........................................................................42
Saving or deleting a stamp.......................................................................................43
To save a stamp.......................................................................................................43
To delete a stamp ....................................................................................................43
Selecting a background/[Stamp/Background] tab..........................................................44
Saving a new image as a background/Deleting a background ................................45
To save a new image as a background ...................................................................45
To delete a background ...........................................................................................46
Setting special effects/[Effects] tab................................................................................47
Saving settings as a print profile/[Profiles] tab...............................................................49
To save a print profile...............................................................................................49
To retrieve and use a print profile ............................................................................50
To delete a print profile ............................................................................................50
To restore the factory pre-defined settings ..............................................................50
Cleaning and machine settings/[Maintenance] tab ........................................................51
Cleaning the print head ............................................................................................52
Deep cleaning ..........................................................................................................52
Printing
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