Canon SmartBase MPC190 User manual

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SmartBase MPC190
SmartBase MPC190SmartBase MPC190
SmartBase MPC190
Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference GuideQuick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide

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Copyright
CopyrightCopyright
Copyright
Copyright 2003 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission
of Canon Inc.
Trademarks
TrademarksTrademarks
Trademarks
Canon and BJ are registered trademarks. BCI, MultiPASS, SmartBase, and ScanGear
are trademarks of Canon Inc.
All other product and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks, or service
marks of their respective owners.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
This equipment conforms with the essential requirements of EC Directive
1999/5/EC.
We declare that this product conforms with the EMC requirements of EC
Directive 1999/5/EC at nominal mains input 230V, 50Hz although the
rated input of the product is 200V-240V, 50/60Hz.
If you move to another EU country and are experiencing trouble, please
call the Canon Help Desk.
(For Europe Only)
Model Name
Model NameModel Name
Model Name
• H12260 (SmartBase MPC190)

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PHow to use the documentation provided
How to use the documentation providedHow to use the documentation provided
How to use the documentation provided
NOTE
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NOTE
• In addition to the above documentation, you can also refer to the help in the MultiPASS
Suite software for information about a window or dialogue box, and for step by step
instructions on performing MultiPASS Suite tasks. To access the help, select or click
[Help] in the software.
START HERE
START HERESTART HERE
START HERE
Be sure to read this sheet first!
Be sure to read this sheet first!Be sure to read this sheet first!
Be sure to read this sheet first!
This sheet includes instructions for setting up your machine and getting it
ready for use. Follow all steps in this sheet befor using your machine.
Printed sheet
Printed sheetPrinted sheet
Printed sheet Set-Up Sheet
Set-Up SheetSet-Up Sheet
Set-Up Sheet
Quick Reference Guide (This Guide)
Quick Reference Guide (This Guide)Quick Reference Guide (This Guide)
Quick Reference Guide (This Guide)
Printed manual
Printed manualPrinted manual
Printed manual
After following instructions in the Set-Up Sheet, read this guide for basic
instructions on all functions of your machine.
This guide, includes as a PDF file in the MultiPASS Suite softeware CD-ROM,
includes in more detail instructions on all functions of your machine.
Basic Guide
Basic GuideBasic Guide
Basic Guide
This guide, included as a PDF file in the MultiPASS Suite software CD-ROM,
includes comprehensive instructions on using the MultiPASS Suite softeware.
Refer to this guide for full instructions on printing and scanning from your
computer.
Software Guide
Software GuideSoftware Guide
Software Guide

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Viewing documentation provided in the CD-ROM
Viewing documentation provided in the CD-ROMViewing documentation provided in the CD-ROM
Viewing documentation provided in the CD-ROM
To view the Basic Guide or Software Guide on your computer, you will need to have
Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If you do not have this software installed, follow this
procedure:
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Insert the MultiPASS Suite CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.Insert the MultiPASS Suite CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
Insert the MultiPASS Suite CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
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2When the main menu appears, click [INSTALL ADOBE ACROBAT READER].
When the main menu appears, click [INSTALL ADOBE ACROBAT READER].When the main menu appears, click [INSTALL ADOBE ACROBAT READER].
When the main menu appears, click [INSTALL ADOBE ACROBAT READER].
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3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Follow the on-screen instructions.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

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PType conventions
Type conventionsType conventions
Type conventions
Please read the list below of symbols, terms, and abbreviations used in this guide.
WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury
Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury
Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury
to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely,
to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely,
to persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely,
always pay attention to these warnings.
always pay attention to these warnings.always pay attention to these warnings.
always pay attention to these warnings.
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to
Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to
Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to
persons or damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use
persons or damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use persons or damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use
persons or damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use
the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.
the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.
the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
IMPORTANT Indicates operational warnings and restrictions. Be certain to read these
Indicates operational warnings and restrictions. Be certain to read these Indicates operational warnings and restrictions. Be certain to read these
Indicates operational warnings and restrictions. Be certain to read these
items to operate the machine correctly, and to avoid damage to the
items to operate the machine correctly, and to avoid damage to the items to operate the machine correctly, and to avoid damage to the
items to operate the machine correctly, and to avoid damage to the
machine.
machine.machine.
machine.
NOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE Indicates notes for operation or additional explanations. Reading these is
highly recommended.
(1p. n-nn) Indicates a page number where additional information can be found.
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Set-Up Sheet Refer to the Set-Up Sheet for more details.
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Basic Guide Refer to the Basic Guide (included in the CD-ROM) for more details.
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Software Guide Refer to the MultiPASS Suite Software User’s Guide (included in the
CD-ROM) for more details.
machine or printer General term used to represent the SmartBase MPC190.
default A setting that remains in effect unless you change it.
document The original sheet(s) of paper you copy or scan with the machine.
menu A list of settings from which you select an item to set up or change. A menu
has a title which appears in the LCD.

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[key name] Text enclosed in these brackets indicate a key name or item on the computer
you have to click, double-click, or point to.
<message> Text enclosed in these brackets indicate an LCD message or a message on
the computer.
click, double-click Term used to select or choose a command or option on your computer,
generally with a mouse.

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ContentsContents
Contents
1:
1:1:
1: Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Main components of the machine ................ 1-1
Operation panel of the machine .............. 1-2
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2: Document and print media
Document and print media Document and print media
Document and print media
handling
handlinghandling
handling
Document requirements............................... 2-1
Loading documents...................................... 2-1
Print media requirements ............................. 2-1
Loading print media...................................... 2-2
Setting the paper thickness lever ................. 2-2
Setting the print media size and type ........... 2-3
3:
3:3:
3: The MultiPASS Suite software
The MultiPASS Suite software The MultiPASS Suite software
The MultiPASS Suite software
—Basic operation
—Basic operation—Basic operation
—Basic operation
Installing the software................................... 3-1
System requirements ................................... 3-1
My MultiPASS............................................... 3-2
Opening My MultiPASS ........................... 3-3
MultiPASS Viewer......................................... 3-3
Opening a document in the Viewer ......... 3-4
MultiPASS Status Monitor ............................ 3-5
Opening the Status Monitor .................... 3-5
MultiPASS Toolbar........................................ 3-6
Opening the Toolbar................................ 3-6
More information .......................................... 3-6
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4:4:
4: Printing from your computer
Printing from your computer Printing from your computer
Printing from your computer
—Basic operation
—Basic operation—Basic operation
—Basic operation
Before printing.............................................. 4-1
Printing ......................................................... 4-2
Cancelling printing........................................ 4-2
Changing print settings ................................ 4-3
Changing print settings with the Print
Advisor ............................................... 4-3
More information .......................................... 4-3
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5: Copying —Basic operation
Copying —Basic operationCopying —Basic operation
Copying —Basic operation
Before copying.............................................. 5-1
Making copies .............................................. 5-1
Improving copied images ............................. 5-2
Setting colour or black & white
copying............................................... 5-2
Adjusting the image quality
(resolution) ......................................... 5-2
Adjusting the exposure (density)............. 5-3
Reducing or enlarging a copy....................... 5-4
Using preset copy ratios.......................... 5-4
Using custom copy ratios ........................ 5-5
Copying an image to fit the page............. 5-6
Advanced copy features ............................... 5-6
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6:6:
6: Scanning —Basic operation
Scanning —Basic operationScanning —Basic operation
Scanning —Basic operation
Before scanning ........................................... 6-1
Scanning methods........................................ 6-1
Scanning with the MultiPASS Toolbar ..... 6-1
Customising Toolbar buttons.............. 6-3
Scanning from within an application........ 6-4
Using the [Scan] key on
the operation panel ............................ 6-5
More information .......................................... 6-5

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7: Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance
Maintenance
Replacing ink tanks ...................................... 7-1
Low ink warning ...................................... 7-1
When to replace an ink tank.................... 7-1
Guidelines ............................................... 7-2
Replacing an ink tank.............................. 7-3
Resetting the ink counter ........................ 7-5
Checking the ink level ............................. 7-6
Maintaining the printhead............................. 7-7
Flowchart of printhead maintenance....... 7-7
Printing the nozzle check pattern............ 7-8
Cleaning the printhead............................ 7-9
Aligning the printhead ........................... 7-10
Aligning the printhead from
the operation panel ..................... 7-10
Aligning the printhead from
the MultiPASS Suite .................... 7-11
Cleaning your machine............................... 7-12
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8: Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problems installing and removing
software................................................... 8-1
Problems turning on the computer
(when the MultiPASS Suite opens) ......... 8-3
Problems printing from your computer ......... 8-4
Copying problems......................................... 8-8
Problems scanning to a computer................ 8-9
If nothing displays in the LCD
(if there is no power).............................. 8-12
Removing jammed paper ........................... 8-13
Removing jams in the paper output
tray ................................................... 8-13
Removing jams from the machine’s
interior ............................................. 8-14
If there are repeated paper jams........... 8-15
If the nozzle check pattern does not print
properly ................................................. 8-15
Interpreting the messages.......................... 8-15
LCD messages...................................... 8-16
MultiPASS Status Monitor messages.... 8-19
If you cannot solve the problem.................. 8-19
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9: Machine settings
Machine settingsMachine settings
Machine settings
Accessing the machine settings ................... 9-1
Settings ........................................................ 9-2
Menu: ENLARGE/REDUCE.................... 9-2
Menu: PAPER SELECT .......................... 9-2
Menu: DENSITY...................................... 9-2
Menu: IMAGE QUALITY.......................... 9-2
Menu: SPECIAL COPY........................... 9-3
Menu: INK VOLUME ............................... 9-3
Menu: MAINTENANCE ........................... 9-3
Menu: USER DATA.................................. 9-4

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Safety informationSafety information
Safety information
Read this safety information thoroughly before using your machine and keep it handy in
case you need to refer to it later.
WARNING
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WARNING
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• This product emits low level magnetic flux. If you use a cardiac pacemaker and
This product emits low level magnetic flux. If you use a cardiac pacemaker and This product emits low level magnetic flux. If you use a cardiac pacemaker and
This product emits low level magnetic flux. If you use a cardiac pacemaker and
feel abnormalities, please move away from this product and consult your doctor.
feel abnormalities, please move away from this product and consult your doctor.feel abnormalities, please move away from this product and consult your doctor.
feel abnormalities, please move away from this product and consult your doctor.
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
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• Do not disassemble or modify. There are high-temperature and high-voltage
Do not disassemble or modify. There are high-temperature and high-voltage Do not disassemble or modify. There are high-temperature and high-voltage
Do not disassemble or modify. There are high-temperature and high-voltage
components inside the machine which may result in fire or electrical shock.
components inside the machine which may result in fire or electrical shock.components inside the machine which may result in fire or electrical shock.
components inside the machine which may result in fire or electrical shock.
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• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the machine.
Location
LocationLocation
Location
WARNING
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Do not place the machine near alcohol, paint Do not place the machine near alcohol, paint
Do not place the machine near alcohol, paint
thinner, or other flammable substances. If
thinner, or other flammable substances. If thinner, or other flammable substances. If
thinner, or other flammable substances. If
flammable substances come into contact with
flammable substances come into contact with flammable substances come into contact with
flammable substances come into contact with
electrical parts inside the machine, it may
electrical parts inside the machine, it may electrical parts inside the machine, it may
electrical parts inside the machine, it may
result in fire or electrical shock.
result in fire or electrical shock.result in fire or electrical shock.
result in fire or electrical shock.
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
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• Do not place the machine on top of a carpet or
Do not place the machine on top of a carpet or Do not place the machine on top of a carpet or
Do not place the machine on top of a carpet or
rug which has long pile. The threads may get
rug which has long pile. The threads may get rug which has long pile. The threads may get
rug which has long pile. The threads may get
inside the machine and cause a fire.
inside the machine and cause a fire.inside the machine and cause a fire.
inside the machine and cause a fire.
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• Do not block or cover the ventilation port or any
Do not block or cover the ventilation port or any Do not block or cover the ventilation port or any
Do not block or cover the ventilation port or any
openings on the machine with objects as this
openings on the machine with objects as this openings on the machine with objects as this
openings on the machine with objects as this
may result in fire.
may result in fire.may result in fire.
may result in fire.
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• Place the machine on a flat, stable,
Place the machine on a flat, stable, Place the machine on a flat, stable,
Place the machine on a flat, stable,
vibration-free surface that is strong enough to
vibration-free surface that is strong enough to vibration-free surface that is strong enough to
vibration-free surface that is strong enough to
support its weight. (For the weight of the
support its weight. (For the weight of the support its weight. (For the weight of the
support its weight. (For the weight of the
machine, see the
machine, see the machine, see the
machine, see the
Basic Guide
Basic GuideBasic Guide
Basic Guide .)
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Power supply
Power supplyPower supply
Power supply
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• Do not place objects around the power plug so
Do not place objects around the power plug so Do not place objects around the power plug so
Do not place objects around the power plug so
that you are able to readily disconnect the
that you are able to readily disconnect the that you are able to readily disconnect the
that you are able to readily disconnect the
power plug from the wall socket at any time.
power plug from the wall socket at any time. power plug from the wall socket at any time.
power plug from the wall socket at any time.
Otherwise you will be unable to disconnect the
Otherwise you will be unable to disconnect the Otherwise you will be unable to disconnect the
Otherwise you will be unable to disconnect the
power plug in case of an emergency.
power plug in case of an emergency.power plug in case of an emergency.
power plug in case of an emergency.
• Make sure the area is free from dust.
• Make sure the location is not affected by extreme
temperature changes and always stays between
15° and 27.5°C (59° and 81.5°F).
• Make sure the relative humidity of the area is
between 20% and 80%.
• Keep the machine away from direct sunlight.
• Do not use or store the machine outdoors.
• Do not install the machine near devices that
contain magnets or generate magnetic fields,
such as speakers.
• To ensure proper ventilation, make sure the
machine is approximately 10 cm (4 inches) away
from walls and other equipment.
WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
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• Do not damage or modify the power cord and
Do not damage or modify the power cord and Do not damage or modify the power cord and
Do not damage or modify the power cord and
power plug. Also do not place heavy objects on
power plug. Also do not place heavy objects on power plug. Also do not place heavy objects on
power plug. Also do not place heavy objects on
the power cord, pull on it, or extensively bend
the power cord, pull on it, or extensively bend the power cord, pull on it, or extensively bend
the power cord, pull on it, or extensively bend
it. These actions may cause electrical damage
it. These actions may cause electrical damage it. These actions may cause electrical damage
it. These actions may cause electrical damage
and result in fire or electrical shock.
and result in fire or electrical shock.and result in fire or electrical shock.
and result in fire or electrical shock.
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• Do not insert or unplug the power plug with wet
Do not insert or unplug the power plug with wet Do not insert or unplug the power plug with wet
Do not insert or unplug the power plug with wet
hands as this may result in electrical shock.
hands as this may result in electrical shock.hands as this may result in electrical shock.
hands as this may result in electrical shock.