Canon imageRUNNER 2545i User manual

Copying Guide
Copying Guide
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How This Manual Is Organized
Introduction to Copy Function
Basic Copying Features
Advanced Copying Features
Customizing Settings
Appendix
Includes the available combination of copy modes and index.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Keys Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Illustrations Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Displays Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1 Introduction to Copy Function
Overview of CopyingFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Keys and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Basic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Basic CopyingProcedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
ManagingCopy Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Canceling a Copy Job Using the Stop Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Checking and Canceling Copy Jobs Using the System Monitor . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Checking the Copy Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Checking/Changing/CancelingSelected Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Chapter 2 Basic CopyingFeatures
Selectingthe Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Automatic Paper Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Manual Paper Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Copying Using the Stack Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
AdjustingDensity and Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Type of Original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Enlarging/ReducingImages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Preset Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Zoom by Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
Auto Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

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2-Sided Copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Making 1 to 2-Sided, 2 to 2-Sided, or 2 to 1-Sided Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Making Book to 2-Sided Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Finishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Collating or Stapling Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Chapter 3 Advanced CopyingFeatures
2-Page Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Multiple Originals onto One Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Making 2 on 1 or 4 on 1 Copies (Image Combination) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Making ID Card Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
ErasingShadows/Frame Lines (Frame Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Original Frame Erase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Book Frame Erase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Binding Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
CopyingDifferent Size Originals Together (Different Size Originals). . . . . . 3-21
AdjustingSharpness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
MakingCopies for Use as a Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Frequently Used Settings (Mode Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Registering Mode Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Recalling Mode Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Deleting Mode Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Chapter 4 CustomizingSettings
Customizingthe Copy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Copy Settings Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Auto Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Changing the Current Standard Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Storing New Standard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Initializing Standard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Restoring the Default Copy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Chapter 5 Appendix
Combination of Copy Modes Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageRUNNER 2545i/2545/2535i/2535/2530i/2530/
2525i/2525/2520i/2520. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine to
familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After
reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
How to Use This Manual
Symbols Used in This Manual
The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions,
handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety.
IMPORTANT Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read
these items carefully to operate the machine correctly, and avoid
damage to the machine or property.
NOTE Indicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additional
explanations for a procedure. Reading these notes is highly
recommended.
Keys Used in This Manual
The following table provides a few examples of how keys to be pressed are
expressed in this manual:
Keys Example
Control Panel Key icon + (Key Name) (Additional Functions)
Touch Panel Display [Key Name] [OK], [Cancel], etc.
[Key Icon] [ ], [ ], etc.

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Illustrations Used in This Manual
The machine illustrations used in this manual are those of the imageRUNNER
2545i with the following optional equipment attached: the Inner Finisher-B1, Inner
Finisher Additional Tray-B1, and CST. Feeding Unit-AE1.
Displays Used in This Manual
Screen shots used in this manual may differ from actual displays depending on the
machine configuration.
The keys to be pressed are marked with a , as shown below.
When multiple keys can be pressed, all of them will be marked. Select the keys best
suited to your needs.

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Trademarks
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries.
Other product and company names herein may be the trademarks of their
respective owners.

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Legal Notices
Copyright
Copyright 2012 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any
information storage or retrieval system without the prior written permission of
Canon Inc.
Disclaimers
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS
MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO
MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. 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 MATERIAL.

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CHAPTER
1
Introduction to Copy Function
This chapter is an introduction to the Copy function.
Overview of Copying Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Keys and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Basic Copying Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Managing Copy Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Canceling a Copy Job Using the Stop Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Checking and Canceling Copy Jobs Using the System Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Checking the Copy Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Checking/Changing/Canceling Selected Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Overview of Copying Features
1-2
Introduction to Copy Function
1
Overview of Copying Features
Most operations of this machine are performed from the touch panel display. To use
the Copy function, press the appropriate keys as instructed in the messages
displayed on the touch panel display.
Keys and Functions
Basic Features
■Top Screen
The screen below, which appears when you press (COPY), is called the top
screen.
➞See “Selectingthe Paper Size,” on p. 2-2.
Press to select the paper size/type and the paper source.
➞See “Enlarging/
ReducingImages,” on
p. 2-14.
Press to enlarge or reduce the copy size.
Copy Ratio Number of Copies
Paper Selection

Overview of Copying Features 1-3
Introduction to Copy Function
1
➞See “Enlarging/ReducingImages,” on p. 2-14.
Press to make copies in the same size as your original.
➞See “Finishing,” on
p. 2-29.
[Collate] Is Selected
Press to select the Collate, Group, or Staple mode.
➞See “2-Sided Copying,”
on p. 2-20.
[1 to 2-Sided] Is Selected
Press to make 1 to 2-Sided, 2 to 2-Sided, 2 to 1-Sided, or
Book to 2-Sided copies.
➞See “Density,” on
p. 2-11.
Press to automatically set or manually adjust the copy density.
➞See “Type of Original,”
on p. 2-12.
Press to make copies according to the type of original ([Text],
[Text/Photo], or [Photo]).
Text Text/Photo Photo

Overview of Copying Features
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Introduction to Copy Function
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Advanced Features
■Special Features Screen
➞See “Advanced Features,” on p. 1-4 and Chapter 3,
“Advanced CopyingFeatures.”
Press to select an advanced features mode, such as the Frame Erase mode.
➞See “ManagingCopy Jobs,” on p. 1-12.
Press to check the details and the record of copy jobs, or cancel copy jobs using the System Monitor screen.
The screen on the left, which appears on
the touch panel display when you press
[Special Features] on the top screen, is
called the Special Features screen. All
advanced copy modes are displayed here.
In some cases, a more detailed screen for
the selected mode appears when a mode is
selected.
To close the Special Features screen and
return to the top screen, press [Done].
➞See “2-Page
Separation,” on p. 3-2.
Press to select or cancel the 2-Page Separation mode. This
mode enables you to copy facing pages of an opened book
onto separate copy sheets.
➞See “Multiple Originals
onto One Sheet,” on
p. 3-4.
[2 On 1] Is Selected
Press to automatically reduce two or four originals to fit onto a
one-sided or two-sided copy sheet.
11
2
1
12

Overview of Copying Features 1-5
Introduction to Copy Function
1
➞See “ErasingShadows/
Frame Lines (Frame
Erase),” on p. 3-12.
[Book Frame Erase] Is Selected
Press to eliminate dark border areas and lines that appear
around original images or shadows from binding holes.
➞See “CopyingDifferent
Size Originals Together
(Different Size Originals),”
on p. 3-21.
Press to copy different size originals together as one group.
➞See “Adjusting
Sharpness,” on p. 3-24.
Press to sharpen or soften the image of the original on the
copy.
➞See “Frequently Used Settings (Mode Memory),” on p. 3-31
Press to store or recall copy modes.
➞See “Multiple Originals
onto One Sheet,” on
p. 3-4.
Press to copy the both sides of an ID card on the one side of
the paper in the actual size.
Not Selected
Selected
Original
Feeding
Direction
A4 Original
A3 Original

Overview of Copying Features
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Introduction to Copy Function
1
➞See “MakingCopies for
Use as a Booklet,” on
p. 3-27.
Press to make copies of several originals to form a booklet.
5
6
4
3
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
8
2
1

Basic Copying Procedure 1-7
Introduction to Copy Function
1
Basic Copying Procedure
This section describes the basic copy operation procedures.
NOTE
•For instructions on how to turn ON the machine, see Chapter 2, “Before You Start
Using the Machine,” in the User’s Guide.
•For instructions on how to load paper, see Chapter 5, “Routine Maintenance,” in the
Reference Guide.
•The output quality may deteriorate if the platen glass or feeder scanning area is dirty.
Always keep them clean.
•Do not touch the feeder or platen cover while copying. Rocking the feeder or platen
cover may distort the image being copied.
1 Press (COPY).
NOTE
If any of the messages below appears, follow the instructions in Chapter 2, “Basic
Operations,” in the Reference Guide:
- <Enter the Department ID and Password using the numeric keys.>
- <You must insert a control card.>
- <Enter the User ID and Password.>
2 Place your originals.
NOTE
•For help, see Chapter 2 “Basic
Operations,” in the Reference Guide.
•If you want to copy on paper loaded
in the stack bypass, specify the paper
size and type. (See “Copying Using
the Stack Bypass,” on p. 2-5.)

Basic Copying Procedure
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Introduction to Copy Function
1
3 Specify the desired copy modes
on the top screen.
NOTE
You can select the paper size and type,
copy density, original type, copy ratio,
two-sided, and the desired finishing
mode.
4 If necessary, specify the copy
modes on the Special Features
screen.
❑Press [Special Features].
❑Press the desired key to set the desired
mode.
For more information on the functions on
the Special Features screen, see
Chapter 3, “Advanced Copying
Features.”

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Introduction to Copy Function
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5 Enter the desired copy quantity
(from 1 to 999) using-
(numeric keys).
IMPORTANT
You cannot change the number of
copies while the machine is copying.
NOTE
If you make a mistake when entering a
value, press (Clear) and enter the
correct value. The number of copies is
displayed on the right side of the top
screen.
6 Press (Start).
If the screen appears prompting you to
specify the size of the original, select the
original size ➞press [OK] ➞(Start).