Canon MX520 series Setup guide

MX520 series
Online Manual
Read Me First
Useful Functions Available on the Machine
Overview of the Machine
English

Read Me First
Notes on Online Manual Usage
Operating Environment
How to Print
Notes on Online Manual Usage
• Reproduction, diversion or copying of any text, photo or image published in the Online Manual (hereinafter referred to
as "this guide"), in whole or in part, is prohibited.
•In principle, Canon shall change or delete the contents of this guide without prior notice to customers. In addition,
Canon may suspend or stop the disclosure of this guide due to unavoidable reasons. Canon shall not be liable for
any damage suffered by customers as a result of changes in or deletion of information in this guide, or suspension/
stoppage of disclosure of this guide.
•Although the contents of this guide have been prepared with utmost care, please contact the service center if you find
any incorrect or missing information.
•In principle, the descriptions in this guide are based on the product at the time of its initial sale.
•This guide does not disclose the manuals of all the products sold by Canon.
See the manual supplied with the product when using a product that is not described in this guide.
Operating Environment
The following environment is recommended for the use of this guide.
•Recommended Operating System
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP1, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only)
•Recommended Web Browser
Internet Explorer 8 or later
(Allow cookies and enable JavaScript in browser settings.)
How to Print
Use the print function of your Web browser to print this guide.
To print background colors and images, follow the steps below to display the Page Setup dialog box, then select the
Print Background Colors and Images checkbox.
•In Internet Explorer 9 or 10
Select (Tools) > Print > Page setup....
•In Internet Explorer 8
1. Press the Alt key to display the menus.
2. Select Page Setup... from the File menu.
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Symbols Used in This Document
Warning
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
These must be observed for safe operation.
Caution
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the
equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Important
Instructions including important information. To avoid damage and injury or improper use of the product, be sure to read
these indications.
Note
Instructions including notes for operation and additional explanations.
Basic
Instructions explaining basic operations of your product.
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Trademarks and Licenses
• Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
• Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
• Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
• Internet Explorer is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
• Mac, Mac OS, AirPort, Safari, Bonjour, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
•IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
•Adobe, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, Adobe RGB and Adobe RGB (1998) are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
•Photo Rag is a trademark of Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH.
•Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc.
•All other company names and products mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Note
The formal name of Windows Vista is Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
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Search Tips
You can search for target pages by entering keywords in the search window.
Important
When performing a search by entering the product's model name, enter only the first two digits of the number in the
model name.
Example: When searching for MX45n (where "n" is a number)
Enter "MX45"
When using the PRO series, enter the entire model name.
Example: When using the PRO-1 series
Enter "PRO-1"
•Searching for Functions
You can find target pages easily by entering your product's model name and a keyword for the function you want to
learn about.
Example: When your product is MX450 series and you want to learn how to load paper
Enter "MX45 load paper" in the search window and perform a search
•Troubleshooting Errors
You can obtain more accurate search results by entering your product's model name and a support code.
Example: When your product is MX450 series the following error screen appears
Enter "MX45 1003" in the search window and perform a search
•Searching for Application Functions
You can find target pages easily by entering your application's name and a keyword for the function you want to learn
about.
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Example: When you want to learn how to print collages with My Image Garden
Enter "My Image Garden collage" in the search window and perform a search
•Searching for Reference Pages
You can search for reference pages described in this guide by entering your product's model name and a page title.
You can find reference pages more easily by entering the function name as well.
Example: When you want to browse the page referred to by the following sentence on a scanning procedure page in
the Online Manual for MX450 series
Refer to "Color Settings Tab" for your model from Home of the Online Manual for details.
Enter "MX45 scan Color Settings Tab" in the search window and perform a search
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Window Used in Operation Explanation
In this guide, most of the operations are described based on the windows displayed when Windows 7 operating system
Home Premium (called Windows 7 below) is used.
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Overview of the Machine
Main Components and Basic Operations
Main Components
About the Power Supply of the Machine
LCD and Operation Panel
Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols
Loading Paper / Originals
Loading Paper
Loading Originals
Inserting the USB Flash Drive
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Checking the Ink Status
Maintenance
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
Performing Maintenance from a Computer
Cleaning the Machine
Changing the Machine Settings
Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD
Information about Network Connection
Useful Information about Network Connection
About Network Communication
Changing and Confirming Network Settings
Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool
Other Screens of IJ Network Tool
Appendix for Network Communication
Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality
Useful Information about Ink
Key Points to Successful Printing
Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper
Canceling a Print Job
Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality
Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images
Specifications
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Maintenance
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
Performing Maintenance from a Computer
Cleaning the Machine
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Changing the Machine Settings
Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD
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Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer
Changing the Print Options
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile
Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used
Managing the Machine Power
Reducing the Machine Noise
Changing the Machine Operation Mode
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Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD
FAX settings
Print settings
LAN settings
Device user settings
Mobile phone print settings
Bluetooth settings
PictBridge print settings
Language selection
Firmware update
Reset setting
About ECO settings
About Quiet setting
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Information about Network Connection
Useful Information about Network Connection
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Useful Functions Available on the Machine
The following useful functions are available on the machine.
Enjoy even more pleasant photography experience by utilizing various functions.
Print Photos Easily
Download Content Materials
Upload Scanned Images to the Web
Print Online Items Easily
Print Easily from a Smartphone
Print with Google Cloud Print
Print Directly from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
Print Photos Easily Using an Application
•Organize Images Easily
In My Image Garden, you can register the names of people and events to photos.
You can organize photos easily as you can display them not only by folder but also by calendar, event, and person. This
also allows you to find the target photos easily when you search for them later on.
<Calendar View> <People View>
•Display Recommended Items in Slide Shows
Based on the information registered to photos, Quick Menu automatically selects the photos on your computer and
creates recommended items such as collages and cards. The created items appear in slide shows.
If there is an item you like, you can easily print it in just two steps.
STEP1 In Image Display of Quick Menu, select the item you want to print.
STEP2 Print the item with My Image Garden.
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•Place Photos Automatically
Delightful items are created easily as the selected photos are placed automatically according to the theme.
•Other Various Functions
My Image Garden has many other useful functions.
Refer to "What You Can Do with My Image Garden" for details.
Download a Variety of Content Materials
•CREATIVE PARK
A "printing materials site" where you can download all the printing materials for free.
Various types of content such as seasonal cards and paper crafts that can be made by assembling paper parts are
provided.
It is easily accessible from Quick Menu.
•CREATIVE PARK PREMIUM
A service where customers using models that support PREMIUM Contents can download exclusive printing materials.
PREMIUM Contents can be downloaded easily via My Image Garden. Downloaded PREMIUM Contents can be printed
directly with My Image Garden.
To print downloaded PREMIUM Contents, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks/ink cartridges are installed for all
colors on a supported printer.
Note
The designs of PREMIUM Contents provided in this page are subject to change without prior notice.
Upload Scanned Images Easily to the Web
If you use Evernote or Dropbox on your computer, you can easily upload scanned images to the web. Uploaded images
can be utilized from other computers, smartphones, etc.
Refer to "Online Storage Integration Function" for details.
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Print Photos on Photo Sharing Sites or Print Web Template Forms Easily from the Machine
You can directly print photos on photo sharing sites or template forms offered on the web without using a computer.
•Online Album Photo Print
You can access photo sharing sites on the web from the machine and directly print photos in online albums (such as
Picasa Web Albums) while checking them in the printer screen.
•Web Template Form Print
Canon offers various template forms including seasonal stationery and calendars on the web. You can download and
print the template forms you want anytime, as much as you need, by operating the machine only.
Print Easily from a Smartphone with Canon Easy-PhotoPrint (for iOS/Android)
Use Canon Easy-PhotoPrint (for iOS/Android) to easily print photos saved on a smartphone wirelessly.
You can also receive scanned data (PDF or JPEG) directly on a smartphone without using a computer.
Canon Easy-PhotoPrint (for iOS/Android) can be downloaded from App Store and Google Play.
Print in Various Environments with Google Cloud Print
The machine is compatible with Google Cloud Print (Google Cloud Print is a service provided by Google Inc.).
By using Google Cloud Print, you can print from anywhere with applications or services supporting Google Cloud Print.
Refer to "Printing with Google Cloud Print" for details.
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Print Directly from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch with Apple AirPrint
The machine is compatible with the AirPrint function of Apple iOS devices.
You can directly print e-mails, photos, web pages, etc. from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to the machine over wireless LAN.
Refer to "Printing from AirPrint Compliant Device" for details.
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Online Storage Integration Function
The machine can integrate with online storage services such as Evernote.
Integration with Online Notetaking Service "Evernote"
If an Evernote client application is installed on your computer, you can import scanned images into the application and
upload them to the Evernote server.
The uploaded images can be browsed from other computers, smartphones, etc.
To use Evernote, you need to create an account. See the "CREATE ACCOUNT" page of Evernote for account creation.
•Settings
In the Settings dialog box of IJ Scan Utility, select the item you want to set, then select Evernote for Send to an
application in Application Settings.
Refer to "Settings Dialog Box" for details.
Important
The Evernote service features are subject to change or termination without prior notice.
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Printing from AirPrint Compliant Device
This document explains how to use AirPrint to print wirelessly from your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to a Canon printer.
AirPrint enables you to print photos, email, Web pages and documents from your Apple device directly to your printer
without installing a driver.
Checking Your Environment
First, check your environment.
•AirPrint Operation Environment
To use AirPrint, you will need one of the following Apple devices running the latest version of iOS: iPad (all models),
iPhone (3GS or later), or iPod touch (3rd generation or later).
• Network Environment
The Apple device (iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch) and this machine must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Printing with AirPrint
1. Check that this machine is turned on and is connected to the LAN.
2. From the application software of your Apple device, tap the operation icon to display the menu
options.
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3. From the menu options, tap Print.
4. From Printer Options, select the model that you are using.
Important
Because some application software does not support AirPrint, Printer Options may not be displayed. If an
application software does not let you use printer options, you cannot print from that application software.
Note
The printer options differ depending on the application software and model you are using. Normally, when you
tap Print and select a model name, the displayed printer options will include up to the following four options:
Printer: Select a model that can be used in your wireless LAN.
Copies: Select the number of print copies.
Duplex Printing: If the model supports duplex printing, you can select On or Off.
Range: The page range can be used only with specific application software and file types (such as PDF
files).
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