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When you unplug the power cord after turning off the machine, be sure to confirm that the

POWER

lamp is off.

Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord

Note

The machine cannot send or receive faxes when the power is turned off.
The power cannot be turned off while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or when unsent

faxes are stored in the machine's memory.

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Summary of Contents for PIXMA MX459

Page 1: ...MX450 series Online Manual Read Me First Useful Functions Available on the Machine Overview of the Machine English ...

Page 2: ...formation 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 Syste...

Page 3: ... 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 explainin...

Page 4: ...pple 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 ot...

Page 5: ...on 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 sea...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...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 ...

Page 8: ...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 Use...

Page 9: ...Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Machine ...

Page 10: ...Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD ...

Page 11: ...ngs 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 ...

Page 12: ...Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Fax settings Print settings LAN settings Dev user settings Mob phone settings Bluetooth settings Firmware update Reset setting About Quiet setting ...

Page 13: ...Information about Network Connection Useful Information about Network Connection ...

Page 14: ...ople 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 ...

Page 15: ...easonal 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 pr...

Page 16: ...mputer Canon Easy PhotoPrint for iOS Android can be downloaded from App Store and Google Play 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 f...

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Page 18: ...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 I...

Page 19: ...k 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 t...

Page 20: ...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 t...

Page 21: ...int is used When Apple s photo application software is used the default paper size is L size in Japan and 4 x6 or KG in other countries and regions When documents are printed from Apple s Safari application software the default paper size is letter size in the U S region and A4 in Japan and Europe Important Your application software may support different paper sizes Checking the Print Status Durin...

Page 22: ...ink 4 Check that no error message is displayed on the machine operation panel If the problem persists use the printer driver on your computer to execute printing and check whether the document can be printed normally on the machine If the document cannot be printed refer to the Online Manual for your model Note After you turn on the machine it may take few minutes before the machine can communicat...

Page 23: ...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 Use...

Page 24: ...Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Machine LCD and Operation Panel Entering Numbers Letters and Symbols ...

Page 25: ...Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel ...

Page 26: ... to load a document in the ADF You can load two or more sheets of document of the same size and thickness Load the document with the side you want to scan facing up 6 document output slot Documents scanned from the ADF are delivered here 7 document cover Open to load an original on the platen glass 8 Wi Fi lamp Lights or flashes blue to indicate the wireless LAN status Lights Wireless LAN active i...

Page 27: ...d 17 platen glass Load an original to copy scan or fax 18 USB flash drive port Insert a USB flash drive to this port Inserting the USB Flash Drive You can connect the optional Bluetooth Unit BU 30 to print directly Printing from a Bluetooth Compliant Device The Bluetooth Unit is not available in some countries or regions depending on the local laws and regulations For details contact the service c...

Page 28: ...onnect the telephone line 4 external device jack Connect an external device such as telephone or answering machine 5 USB port Plug in the USB cable to connect the machine with a computer Important Do not touch the metal casing Do not plug in or unplug the USB cable while the machine is printing or scanning originals with the computer ...

Page 29: ...E cartridge should be installed into the right slot 4 head cover Opens to enable replacement of the FINE cartridge The head cover will open automatically when you open the paper output cover Note For details on replacing a FINE cartridge see Replacing a FINE Cartridge Important The area around the parts A may be splattered with ink This does not affect the performance of the machine Do not touch t...

Page 30: ...uch as the number of copies as well as fax telephone numbers and characters 6 Black button Starts black white copying scanning faxing etc 7 Color button Starts color copying scanning faxing etc 8 Stop button Cancels operation when print copy scan or fax transmission reception job is in progress 9 Alarm lamp Lights or flashes orange when an error occurs such as paper out or ink out 10 Tone button S...

Page 31: ...which lets you start scanning by pressing the Color or Black button 16 FAX Memory lamp Lights when there are received or unsent documents stored in the machine s memory 17 Menu button Displays the Copy menu FAX menu or Scan menu screen Copy menu allows you to select various copy functions or change print settings such as page size and media type FAX menu allows you to dial by selecting an entry fr...

Page 32: ...About the Power Supply of the Machine Confirming that the Power Is On Turning the Machine On and Off Notice for the Power Plug Power Cord Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord ...

Page 33: ...y take a while for the machine to start printing immediately after you turn on the machine The LCD will turn off if the machine is not operated for about 5 minutes To restore the display press any button except the ON button or perform the print operation The display will be also restored when receiving faxes You cannot change the wait time before the LCD turns off ...

Page 34: ...Power Is On Note It may take a while for the machine to start printing immediately after you turn on the machine If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange and an error message is displayed on the LCD see A Message Is Displayed Turning off the machine 1 Press the ON button to turn off the machine When the POWER lamp stops flashing the machine is turned off Important ...

Page 35: ...irm that the POWER lamp is off Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord Note The machine cannot send or receive faxes when the power is turned off The power cannot be turned off while the machine is sending or receiving a fax or when unsent faxes are stored in the machine s memory ...

Page 36: ...r plug power cord is rusty The power plug power cord is bent The power plug power cord is worn The power plug power cord is split Caution If you find anything unusual with the power plug power cord described above unplug the power cord and call for service Using the machine with one of the unusual conditions above may cause a fire or an electric shock Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord ...

Page 37: ...g of the print head and print quality may be reduced If the power plug is disconnected the date time settings will be reset and all documents stored in the machine s memory will be lost Send or print a necessary document or save it on a USB flash drive before disconnecting the power plug 1 Press the ON button to turn the machine off 2 Confirm that the POWER lamp is off 3 Unplug the power cord The ...

Page 38: ...lecting a Menu or Setting Item On the menu screen or settings screen use the or button C to select an item or option then press the OK button D to proceed with the procedure To return to the previous screen press the Back button E Selecting a Menu or Setting Item Pressing the Menu button while the Copy Fax or Scan standby screen is displayed brings up their respective Copy menu FAX menu or Scan me...

Page 39: ...Numbers Letters and Symbols Press the Tone button to switch the input mode Use the Numeric buttons to enter the desired characters To enter a space press the button three times To delete the last entered character press the Back button Editing Entered Numbers Letters and Symbols Press the or button to move the cursor under the position you want to edit To insert a space Press the button three time...

Page 40: ...mnoñøöóòõô MNOÑØÖÓÒÕÔ 6 6 pqrsþ PQRSÞ 7 7 tuvüúùû TUVÜÚÙÛ 8 8 wxyzý WXYZÝ 9 9 0 0 SP 1 _ 2 2 Switch the input mode 1 SP indicates a space 2 Displayed only when entering characters in the LAN settings ...

Page 41: ...Loading Paper Originals Loading Paper Loading Originals Inserting the USB Flash Drive ...

Page 42: ...Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper Photo Paper Loading Envelopes Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Cannot Use Printing Area ...

Page 43: ...Align the edges of paper neatly before loading Loading paper without aligning the edges may cause paper jams If paper is curled hold the curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat For details on how to flatten curled paper see Load the paper after correcting its curl in Paper Is Smudged Printed Surface Is Scratched When using Photo Paper P...

Page 44: ...e paper stack Do not slide the paper guides too hard against the paper The paper may not be fed properly Important Always load paper in the portrait orientation B Loading paper in the landscape orientation C can cause paper jams Note Do not overload paper by stacking until the top of the stack touches the paper guides Load small size paper such as 4 x 6 10 x 15 cm by pushing it in all the way to t...

Page 45: ...y gently and extend the paper output support Important Be sure to open the paper output tray when printing If not open the machine cannot start printing Note After loading paper Select the size and type of the loaded paper on the print settings screen of the operation panel or printer driver ...

Page 46: ... are already moistened and adhesive 1 Prepare envelopes Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them If the envelopes are curled hold the opposite corners and gently twist them in the opposite direction If the corner of the envelope flap is folded flatten it Use a pen to press the leading edge in the inserting direction flat and sharpen the crease The figures above sho...

Page 47: ... flap of the envelope will be faced up on the left side B Rear side C Address side Push the envelopes all the way to the back of the front tray Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once 4 Slide the right paper guide A to align the paper guides with both sides of the envelopes Do not slide the paper guides too hard against the envelopes The envelopes may not be fed properly ...

Page 48: ...en the paper output tray 1 Open the paper output tray gently and extend the paper output support Important Be sure to open the paper output tray when printing If not open the machine cannot start printing Note After loading envelopes Select the size and type of the loaded envelopes on the print settings screen of the printer driver ...

Page 49: ...e able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number Purchase paper by name Paper for printing photos Photo Paper Pro Platinum PT 101 Glossy Photo Paper Everyday Use GP 501 Photo Paper Glossy GP 502 Photo Paper Plus Glossy II PP 201 Photo Paper Pro Luster LU 101 Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss SG 201 Matte Photo Paper M...

Page 50: ...ight You can use paper in the following weight range 17 to 28 lb 64 to 105 g m2 except for Canon genuine paper Do not use heavier or lighter paper except for Canon genuine paper as it could jam in the machine Notes on Storing Paper Take out only the necessary number of paper from the package just before printing To avoid curling when you do not print put unused paper back into the package and keep...

Page 51: ... 7 13 x 18 cm and 8 x 10 20 x 25 cm 20 sheets 4 x 6 10 x 15 cm Photo Paper Pro Luster LU 101 3 10 sheets A4 and Letter Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss SG 201 3 10 sheets A4 Letter 5 x 7 13 x 18 cm and 8 x 10 20 x 25 cm 20 sheets 4 x 6 10 x 15 cm Matte Photo Paper MP 101 10 sheets A4 and Letter 20 sheets 4 x 6 10 x 15 cm Paper for printing business documents Media Name Model No Front Tray Paper Output ...

Page 52: ... 3 When loading paper in stacks the print side may become marked as it is fed or paper may not feed properly In this case load one sheet at a time ...

Page 53: ...pers Paper for printing photos Media Name Model No Settings in Media type Photo Paper Pro Platinum PT 101 Pro Platinum Glossy Photo Paper Everyday Use GP 501 Glossy Photo Paper Glossy GP 502 Glossy Photo Paper Plus Glossy II PP 201 Plus Glossy II Photo Paper Pro Luster LU 101 Plus Semi gloss Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss SG 201 Plus Semi gloss Matte Photo Paper MP 101 Matte ...

Page 54: ... lb 105 g m2 except for Canon genuine paper Paper thinner than a postcard including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size when printing on paper smaller than A5 Picture postcards Postcards affixed with photos or stickers Envelopes with a double flap Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive Any type of paper with holes ...

Page 55: ...Printing Area Printing Area Other Sizes than Letter Legal Envelopes Letter Legal Envelopes ...

Page 56: ...since the printed image is enlarged to fill the whole page For Borderless Printing use the following paper Photo Paper Pro Platinum PT 101 Glossy Photo Paper Everyday Use GP 501 Photo Paper Glossy GP 502 Photo Paper Plus Glossy II PP 201 Photo Paper Pro Luster LU 101 Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss SG 201 Matte Photo Paper MP 101 Performing Borderless Printing on any other type of paper may substantia...

Page 57: ...90 x 9 80 inches 175 2 x 249 0 mm 4 x 6 10 x 15 cm 3 73 x 5 69 inches 94 8 x 144 4 mm 5 x 7 13 x 18 cm 4 73 x 6 69 inches 120 2 x 169 8 mm 8 x 10 20 x 25 cm 7 73 x 9 69 inches 196 4 x 246 0 mm Recommended printing area A 1 28 inches 32 5 mm B 1 32 inches 33 5 mm Printable area C 0 12 inches 3 0 mm D 0 20 inches 5 0 mm E 0 13 inches 3 4 mm F 0 13 inches 3 4 mm ...

Page 58: ...ter 8 00 x 10 69 inches 203 2 x 271 4 mm Legal 8 00 x 13 69 inches 203 2 x 347 6 mm Recommended printing area A 1 28 inches 32 5 mm B 1 32 inches 33 5 mm Printable area C 0 12 inches 3 0 mm D 0 20 inches 5 0 mm E 0 25 inches 6 4 mm F 0 25 inches 6 3 mm ...

Page 59: ...ting Area width x height European DL 3 88 x 7 06 inches 98 8 x 179 5 mm US Comm Env 10 3 68 x 7 90 inches 93 5 x 200 8 mm Recommended printing area A 0 31 inches 8 0 mm B 1 28 inches 32 5 mm C 0 22 inches 5 6 mm D 0 22 inches 5 6 mm ...

Page 60: ...Loading Originals Position to Load Originals Loading Originals on the Platen Glass Loading Documents in the ADF Auto Document Feeder How to Load Originals for Each Function Originals You Can Load ...

Page 61: ...n to load the original according to the size type or usage Originals You Can Load Loading Documents Photos or Book on the platen glass Loading Two or More Sheets of Document of the Same Size and Thickness in the ADF You can also load a sheet of document in the ADF Note To scan the original at optimum quality load it on the platen glass ...

Page 62: ... FACING DOWN on the platen glass Originals You Can Load Make sure of the proper position to load the original for each function How to Load Originals for Each Function Important Be sure to observe the following when loading the original on the platen glass Do not place any objects weighing 4 4 lb 2 0 kg or more on the platen glass Do not put any pressure of 4 4 lb 2 0 kg or more on the platen glas...

Page 63: ...Important After loading the original on the platen glass be sure to close the document cover before starting to copy fax or scan ...

Page 64: ...ent tray 2 Insert the document in the document tray until you hear a beep sound Load the document WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING UP in the document tray Originals You Can Load Note When you set the alarm to be silent in Sound control of Dev user settings the alarm will not beep even if the document is inserted in the document tray Dev user settings 3 Adjust the document guides to match the width of ...

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Page 66: ...cument type and specify a standard size A4 Letter etc for Scan size to scan originals With a software application on a computer scan text documents magazines or newspapers select a standard size A4 Letter etc to scan originals Load the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN and align it with the alignment mark Important The machine cannot scan the shaded area A 0 04 inches 1 mm from the edges ...

Page 67: ...or more printed photos postcards or business cards with a software application on a computer Load two or more originals WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN and place them at least 0 4 inches 10 mm away from the edges of the platen glass and at least 0 4 inches 10 mm apart from each other A 0 4 inches 10 mm Note The Skew Correction function automatically compensates for the originals placed at an ang...

Page 68: ...4 or Letter sized documents for 2 on 1 copy and 4 on 1 copy Quantity A4 or Letter size Max 30 sheets 20 lb 75 g m2 paper up to 0 16 inches 4 mm in height Legal size Max 5 sheets 20 lb 75 g m2 paper up to 0 04 inches 1 mm in height Other sizes 1 sheet Thickness 0 002 to 0 005 inches 0 06 to 0 13 mm Weight 13 to 24 lb 50 to 90 g m2 Note Make sure any glue ink correction fluid or the like on the docu...

Page 69: ...Inserting the USB Flash Drive Inserting the USB Flash Drive Removing the USB Flash Drive ...

Page 70: ...e an extension cable for the USB flash drive Purchase it at electronics retail stores Some USB flash drives may have recognition problem and these devices may not guarantee proper operation of the machine You may not be able to use USB flash drives with security function 1 Insert the USB flash drive into the USB flash drive port Make sure that the USB flash drive is correctly oriented before inser...

Page 71: ...not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the power while the machine is writing to it Note If your USB flash drive has the access lamp refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB flash drive to check if the writing operation is completed on the USB flash drive 2 Remove the USB flash drive Hold the USB flash drive and remove it straightforward from the machine ...

Page 72: ...Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Checking the Ink Status ...

Page 73: ... and the machine may not operate properly when it is reinstalled To maintain optimal printing quality use a FINE cartridge within six months of first use Note If a FINE cartridge runs out of ink you can print with either color or black FINE cartridge in whichever ink remains only for a while However the print quality may be reduced compared to when printing with both cartridges We recommend to use...

Page 74: ... If you have closed the head cover while replacing a FINE cartridge close the paper output cover then open it again Trying to force open the head cover with your hand may cause the machine to malfunction Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine If the paper output cover is left open for more than 10 minutes the FINE cartridge holder moves to the far right and the Alarm lam...

Page 75: ... staining of clothing or the surrounding area Discard the empty FINE cartridge according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables 4 Prepare a new FINE cartridge 1 Take a new FINE cartridge out of its package and remove the protective tape G gently Important ...

Page 76: ... nozzle on a FINE cartridge The machine may not print properly if you touch them 5 Install the FINE cartridge 1 Insert the new FINE cartridge straight into the FINE cartridge holder all the way until it touches the back The color FINE cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the black FINE cartridge should be installed into the right slot Important Insert the FINE cartridge gently so t...

Page 77: ...utput cover is closed take appropriate action A Message Is Displayed When you start printing after replacing the FINE cartridge the machine starts cleaning the print head automatically Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the print head If the print head is out of alignment as indicated by misaligned printed ruled lines or similar symptoms adjust the prin...

Page 78: ...Checking the Ink Status Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine You can also check the ink status on the computer screen Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer ...

Page 79: ...at the power is turned on and press the Setup button The Setup menu screen will appear 2 Use the or button to select Ink information then press the OK button LCD and Operation Panel 3 Use the or button to select Remaining ink then press the OK button Remaining ink is shown in the area A Example The ink is running low Prepare a new ink cartridge Note To access other available functions use the mode...

Page 80: ...Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Machine ...

Page 81: ...ing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Maintenance Procedure Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Aligning the Print Head ...

Page 82: ...lled correctly Replacing Procedure Also check if the protective tape on the bottom of the FINE cartridge is removed If an error message appears on the LCD see A Message Is Displayed Increasing the print quality in the printer driver settings may improve the print result Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data When the Print Results Are Blurred or Uneven Step 1 Print the nozzle check p...

Page 83: ... power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours Do not disconnect the power plug when turning off the power If the problem is still not resolved Step 4 Replace a FINE cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Note If the problem is still not resolved after replacing the FINE cartridge contact the service center When the Print Results Are Not Even such as the Ruled Lines Are Misaligned Align...

Page 84: ...urned on 2 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the front tray 3 Open the output tray extension open the paper output tray then extend the paper output support 4 Print the nozzle check pattern 1 Press the Setup button The Setup menu screen will appear 2 Use the or button to select Maintenance then press the OK button LCD and Operation Panel 3 Use the or button to select Nozzle check t...

Page 85: ...o far If there are missing lines in the pattern 1 Cleaning the print head is required Cleaning the Print Head B Good C Bad lines are missing If there are horizontal white streaks in the pattern 2 Cleaning the print head is required Cleaning the Print Head D Good E Bad horizontal white streaks are present Note The total number of sheets printed so far is shown in increments of 50 sheets on the prin...

Page 86: ...utton to select Maintenance then press the OK button LCD and Operation Panel 3 Use the or button to select Cleaning then press the OK button The machine starts cleaning the print head Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the print head This takes about 1 to 2 minutes 3 Check the print head condition To check the print head condition print the nozzle check...

Page 87: ...the OK button The machine starts cleaning the print head deeply Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the deep cleaning of the print head This takes about 1 to 2 minutes 3 Check the print head condition To check the print head condition print the nozzle check pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the problem is not resolved turn off the power and clean the print he...

Page 88: ...recycled paper Be sure to use paper that is white and clean on both sides 1 Make sure that the power is turned on 2 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the front tray 3 Open the output tray extension open the paper output tray then extend the paper output support 4 Print the print head alignment sheet 1 Press the Setup button The Setup menu screen will appear 2 Use the or button to s...

Page 89: ...e Are the patterns fine appears confirm that the pattern is printed correctly select Yes then press the OK button 5 Scan the print head alignment sheet to adjust the print head position 1 Confirm the message then load the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass Load the print head alignment sheet WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the mark on the upper left corner of the sheet with...

Page 90: ...er or move the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass until adjusting the print head position is complete If the error message appears on the LCD press the OK button to release the error then take appropriate action A Message Is Displayed Note To access other available functions use the mode buttons If the print results are still not satisfactory after adjusting the print head position as ...

Page 91: ...ning the Print Heads from Your Computer Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning Inside the Machine ...

Page 92: ...ssage 5 Check the results To check whether the print quality has improved click Print Check Pattern To cancel the check process click Cancel If cleaning the head once does not resolve the print head problem clean it once more Important Cleaning consumes a small amount of ink Cleaning the print head frequently will rapidly deplete your printer s ink supply Consequently perform cleaning only when ne...

Page 93: ...portant Deep Cleaning consumes a larger amount of ink than Cleaning Cleaning the print head frequently will rapidly deplete your printer s ink supply Consequently perform cleaning only when necessary Note If there is no sign of improvement after Deep Cleaning switch off the machine wait 24 hours and then perform Deep Cleaning again If there is still no sign of improvement see Ink Is Not Ejected Re...

Page 94: ... all sheets of paper from the front tray 2 Open the printer driver setup window 3 Click Roller Cleaning on the Maintenance tab The confirmation message appears 4 Execute paper feed roller cleaning Make sure that the machine is on and then click OK Paper feed roller cleaning starts 5 Complete paper feed roller cleaning After the rollers have stopped follow the instruction in the message load three ...

Page 95: ...e shifts or other conditions adjust the position of the print head On this machine you can adjust the print head either automatically or manually To adjust the head position automatically execute print head position adjustment from the operation panel of the machine Aligning the Print Head To adjust the head position manually execute print head position adjustment from the computer Aligning the Pr...

Page 96: ... Custom Settings dialog box opens 3 Switch head alignment to manual Check the Align heads manually check box 4 Apply the settings Click OK and when the confirmation message appears click OK 5 Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab The Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens 6 Load paper in the machine Load three sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the front tray 7 Exec...

Page 97: ...ick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal streaks A Least noticeable horizontal streaks B Most noticeable horizontal streaks 9 Confirm the displayed message and click OK The second pattern is printed 10 Check the printed pattern Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes Even if the patterns with the least amount of streaks are cl...

Page 98: ...l streaks 11 Confirm the displayed message and click OK The third pattern is printed 12 Check the printed pattern Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes in the associated boxes Even if the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes are clicked in the preview window their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes When you have enter...

Page 99: ...setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal stripes A Least noticeable horizontal stripes B Most noticeable horizontal stripes Note To print and check the current setting open the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box and click Print Alignment Value ...

Page 100: ... Items to display the items that you need to check before printing the nozzle check pattern 3 Load paper in the machine Load one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the front tray 4 Print a nozzle check pattern Make sure that the machine is on and click Print Check Pattern Printing of the nozzle check pattern begins Click OK when the confirmation message appears The Pattern Check dial...

Page 101: ...ing 1 Open the printer driver setup window 2 Click Bottom Plate Cleaning on the Maintenance tab The Bottom Plate Cleaning dialog box opens 3 Load paper in the machine As instructed in the dialog box fold the A4 size or Letter size plain paper in half horizontally and then unfold the sheet Fold one side of the paper in another half aligning the edge with the center crease then unfold the paper With...

Page 102: ...xterior of the Machine Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the ADF Auto Document Feeder Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Inside of the Machine Bottom Plate Cleaning Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine ...

Page 103: ...g all the faxes before disconnecting the power plug The machine cannot send or receive faxes when the power is turned off If the power plug is disconnected the date time settings will be reset and all documents stored in the machine s memory will be lost Send or print a necessary document or save it on a USB flash drive before disconnecting the power plug Do not use tissue paper paper towels rough...

Page 104: ...r paper towels rough textured cloth or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface Be sure to use a soft and dry cloth Never use volatile liquids such as thinners benzene acetone or any other chemical cleaner to clean the machine as this may cause a malfunction or damage the surface of the machine With a soft clean lint free and dry cloth wipe the platen glass A the inner side ...

Page 105: ...ttings will be reset and all documents stored in the machine s memory will be lost Send or print a necessary document or save it on a USB flash drive before disconnecting the power plug Do not use tissue paper paper towels rough textured cloth or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface Be sure to use a soft and dry cloth Never use volatile liquids such as thinners benzene a...

Page 106: ...4 After wiping close the document feeder cover by pushing it until it clicks into place 5 Close the document tray ...

Page 107: ...ss the OK button LCD and Operation Panel 3 Use the or button to select Roller cleaning then press the OK button The paper feed roller will rotate as it is cleaned 4 Clean the paper feed roller with paper 1 Make sure that the paper feed roller has stopped rotating close the paper output tray then load three or more sheets of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the front tray 2 Open the output tray ex...

Page 108: ... paper in half widthwise then unfold the paper 2 Fold one side of the opened paper in another half aligning the edge with the center crease then unfold the paper 3 Load only this sheet of paper in the front tray with the ridges of the creases facing up and the edge of the half with no crease facing away from you 3 Open the output tray extension open the paper output tray then extend the paper outp...

Page 109: ...tom Plate Cleaning again If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning again the protrusions inside the machine may be stained Clean them according to instructions Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine Note To access other available functions use the mode buttons When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again be sure to use a new piece of paper ...

Page 110: ... or receiving all the faxes before disconnecting the power plug The machine cannot send or receive faxes when the power is turned off If the power plug is disconnected the date time settings will be reset and all documents stored in the machine s memory will be lost Send or print a necessary document or save it on a USB flash drive before disconnecting the power plug You need to prepare cotton swa...

Page 111: ...Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD ...

Page 112: ...ngs 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 ...

Page 113: ...ata being cut off The procedure for changing the print options is as follows 1 Open the printer driver setup window 2 Click Print Options on the Page Setup tab The Print Options dialog box opens Note When you use the XPS printer driver the functions available to you are different 3 Change the individual settings If necessary change the setting of each item and then click OK The Page Setup tab is d...

Page 114: ...Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab select the printing profile to be used and if necessary change the settings after Additional Features You can also register necessary items on the Main and Page Setup tabs 3 Click Save The Save Commonly Used Settings dialog box opens 4 Save the settings Enter a name in the Name field If necessary click Options set the items and then click OK In the Sav...

Page 115: ...e saved and preserved If a profile is deleted register the print settings again Deleting Unnecessary Printing Profile 1 Select the printing profile to be deleted Select the printing profile you want to delete from the Commonly Used Settings list on the Quick Setup tab 2 Delete the printing profile Click Delete When the confirmation message appears click OK The selected printing profile is deleted ...

Page 116: ...dge Settings on the Maintenance tab The Ink Cartridge Settings dialog box appears 3 Select the FINE cartridge to be used Select the FINE cartridge to be used for printing and click OK The specified FINE cartridge will be used from the next printing Important When the following settings are specified Black Only does not function because the machine uses the color FINE cartridge to print documents O...

Page 117: ...ns off the machine When you use this function you will not be able to turn the machine on from the printer driver 1 Open the printer driver setup window 2 Execute power off Click Power Off on the Maintenance tab When the confirmation message appears click OK The machine power switches off and the Maintenance tab is displayed again Important You cannot receive faxes when the machine is switched off...

Page 118: ...of normal operating noise Always use quiet mode Select this option when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the machine Use quiet mode during specified hours Select this option when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the machine during a specified period of time Set the Start time and the End time of the quiet mode you wish to be activated If both are set to the same time the quiet mo...

Page 119: ...tic head alignment see Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer and execute manual head alignment Check this check box to perform the manual head alignment Uncheck this check box to perform the automatic head alignment Prevent paper double feed Select this check box only if the machine is feeding multiple sheets of plain paper at the same time Important Using this function slows down th...

Page 120: ...4 Apply the settings Click OK and when the confirmation message appears click OK The machine operates with the modified settings hereafter ...

Page 121: ...Machine Settings on the LCD Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD Fax settings Print settings LAN settings Dev user settings Mob phone settings Bluetooth settings Firmware update Reset setting About Quiet setting ...

Page 122: ...n The Setup menu screen is displayed 3 Use the button to select Device settings then press the OK button When you change the fax settings press the Setup button then select Fax settings 4 Use the button to select Print settings then press the OK button 5 Use the button to select Extended copy amt then press the OK button 6 Use the button to select a setting item then press the OK button For detail...

Page 123: ...e setting Preparing for Faxing TEL no registration You can register the recipient s fax telephone number to the machine Registering Recipients Using the Operation Panel of the Machine FAX user settings Unit TEL no registr Registers your fax telephone number printed on sent faxes Registering User Information Unit name registr Registers your name printed on sent faxes Registering User Information Te...

Page 124: ...ou can select the image reduction direction Adv communication ECM TX Selects whether to send faxes in Error Correction Mode ECM Transmission Reception of Faxes Using ECM ECM RX Selects whether to receive faxes in Error Correction Mode ECM Transmission Reception of Faxes Using ECM TX start speed Selects the fax transmission speed Ex The following settings are available 33600 bps 14400 bps 9600 bps ...

Page 125: ...whether to continue printing the received fax without storing it in the machine s memory when the ink has run out However part or all of the fax may not be printed since the ink has run out Auto save setting Selects whether to save the received fax on the USB flash drive automatically after receiving a fax Saving Received Faxes Automatically on a USB Flash Drive Security control FAX no re entry If...

Page 126: ...ecify the settings of rejection Using the Caller ID Service to Reject Calls Note This setting may not be supported depending on the country or region of purchase Contact your telephone company to confirm whether it provides this service ...

Page 127: ...ll Slight cropping may occur at the edges since the copied image is enlarged to fill the whole page You can change the width to be cropped from the borders of the original image as needed Cropped area will be larger if Amount Large is selected Note If printouts contain margins even though you are copying in Borderless specifying Amount Large for this setting may help solve the problem Prevent doub...

Page 128: ...ork Setting Information Important This printout contains valuable information about your computer Handle it with care Other settings Set printer name Specifies the printer name You can use up to 15 characters for the name Note You cannot use the same printer name as that already used for other LAN connected devices You cannot use a hyphen for the initial or last character of the printer name TCP I...

Page 129: ...inuous reception may not be activated even though Active is selected Discontinuous reception is activated only while the machine is on standby The LCD is in the screen saver mode Reset LAN settings Initializes the network settings on the machine Important Note that initialization erases all connection settings with computers and printing or scanning operation may become impossible To use the machi...

Page 130: ... Specify the hour 24 hour clock Sound control Selects the volume Keypad volume Selects the beep volume when pressing the buttons on the operation panel Alarm volume Selects the alarm volume Line monitor volume Selects the line monitor volume Offhook alarm Selects the alarm volume when the phone receiver is not put on the hook properly Country or region Selects the country or region where you are u...

Page 131: ...ing item is fixed using the button and press the OK button the next setting item appears Specify each item in sequence Page size Select the page size for printing photos saved on a mobile phone Media type Select the media type for printing photos saved on a mobile phone Borderless print Select the bordered borderless layout for printing photos saved on a mobile phone Note You can select the border...

Page 132: ...lect Enable the passkey set on the Passkey screen becomes effective Setting the passkey prevents unwanted access from other Bluetooth devices You can choose either of the security modes below Mode 3 recommend This mode is activated on link level enforced security The passkey will be required when a Bluetooth device communicates with the machine Normally select this mode Mode 2 This mode is activat...

Page 133: ...e firmware update under the following conditions While the machine is sending or receiving a fax While the machine is storing the unprinted fax in machine s memory memory reception When the unsent faxes are stored in the machine s memory Note If the firmware update is not complete check the following and take an appropriate action Check the network settings such as an access point or a router If C...

Page 134: ...under LAN settings Telephone no data Reverts the telephone fax number settings to default Setting data Reverts the machine settings other than the telephone number settings to default All data Reverts all settings you made to the machine back to default Note You cannot change the following setting items back to the default The language displayed on the LCD The current position of the print head Th...

Page 135: ...hen Use in specified hrs is selected The screen to specify starting ending time is displayed Use the button to move the cursor under the desired position then use the Numeric buttons to enter the time Press the OK button then the LCD returns to the Setup menu Activate this setting to reduce the operating noise while printing is in progress Important Operating speed may be reduced compared to when ...

Page 136: ...Information about Network Connection Useful Information about Network Connection ...

Page 137: ...t at Factory Network Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during Setup Connecting to Other Computer with LAN Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN Printing Out Network Setting Information ...

Page 138: ...ructure Wireless LAN security Disable IP address IPv4 Auto setup IP address IPv6 Auto setup Set printer name XXXXXX000000 TCP IP settings IPv4 IPv6 Enable disable WSD Active Timeout setting 1 minute Enab disab Bonjour Active Service name Canon MX450 series LPR setting Active DRX setting Active X is the last six digits of MAC address ...

Page 139: ...Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable Connect the machine and the computer using a USB cable as the illustration below The USB port is located on the rear of the machine ...

Page 140: ...rs of the same name on the detection result screen Select a printer with checking the MAC address set to the printer against the MAC address on detection result screen To check the MAC address of the printer print out the network setting information using the operation panel of the printer Printing Out Network Setting Information ...

Page 141: ... Other Computer with LAN To add the computer connecting the printer with LAN insert the Setup CD ROM into the computer to connect with LAN and setup the network setting Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN To change the connection method between the printer and the computer from USB to LAN setup with the Setup CD ROM To change the connection method insert the Setup CD ROM into the comput...

Page 142: ...ble Disable Connection Status of the Wireless LAN Active Inactive MAC Address MAC Address XX XX XX XX XX XX SSID SSID SSID of the wireless LAN Communication Mode Communication Mode Infrastructure Channel Channel XX 1 to 13 Encryption Method of the Encryption none WEP TKIP AES WEP Key Length WEP Key Length Inactive 128 64 Authentication Method of the Authentication none auto open shared WPA PSK WPA...

Page 143: ...tting DNS Server automatically Auto Manual Primary Server Primary server address XXX XXX XXX XXX Secondary Server Secondary server address XXX XXX XXX XXX Proxy Server Proxy Server setting Enable Disable Proxy Port Specifying Proxy Port 1 to 65535 Proxy Address Proxy Address XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX IP Address Filtering IP Address Filtering Enable Disable XX represents alphanumeric characters 1 Only w...

Page 144: ...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 ...

Page 145: ...LAN Sheet Changing the WEP Detailed Settings Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet Monitoring Wireless Network Status Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine Viewing the Modified Settings ...

Page 146: ...on of your security software is turned on a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network If the warning message appears set the security software to always allow access IJ Network Tool has been verified to work on Windows XP however it does not support Fast User Switching It is recommended to exit IJ Network Tool when switching users Starting up IJ Network Too...

Page 147: ...tarting up IJ Network Tool 2 Select the printer in Printers When the printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable temporarily select the printer with USBnnn where n is a number appearing in the Port Name column 3 Select Configuration from the Settings menu 4 Click the Wireless LAN tab The Wireless LAN sheet is displayed For details on the Wireless LAN sheet see Wireless LAN Sheet 5 Change...

Page 148: ...ched make sure that encryption types for the computer and the access point matches that set to the printer If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third party TCP IP Setup Sets the IP address of the printer to be used over the LAN Set a value appropriate for your network environment 6 Click O...

Page 149: ...le temporarily select the printer with USBnnn where n is a number appearing in the Port Name column 3 Select Configuration from the Settings menu 4 Click the Wireless LAN tab 5 Select Use WEP in Encryption Method and click Configuration The WEP Details screen is displayed 6 Change the settings or confirm When changing the password WEP key the same change must be made to the password WEP key of the...

Page 150: ...pen System or Shared Key according to the setting of the access point 7 Click OK Important If the printer cannot communicate with the computer after the encryption type of the printer was switched make sure that encryption types for the computer and the access point matches that set to the printer Note Changing the network settings with the USB cable temporarily may switch the default printer In t...

Page 151: ... WPA detailed settings 1 Start up IJ Network Tool Starting up IJ Network Tool 2 Select the printer in Printers When the printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable temporarily select the printer with USBnnn where n is a number appearing in the Port Name column 3 Select Configuration from the Settings menu 4 Click the Wireless LAN tab 5 Select Use WPA or Use WPA2 in Encryption Method and ...

Page 152: ...64 digit hexadecimal value If you do not know the access point passphrase refer to the instruction manual provided with the access point or contact its manufacturer 9 Click Finish Important If the printer cannot communicate with the computer after the encryption type of the printer was switched make sure that encryption types for the computer and the access point matches that set to the printer ...

Page 153: ...Note Changing the network settings with the USB cable temporarily may switch the default printer In this case reset Set as Default Printer ...

Page 154: ...n from the Settings menu 4 Click the Wired LAN tab The Wired LAN sheet is displayed For details on the Wired LAN sheet see Wired LAN Sheet 5 Change the settings or confirm Sets the IP address of the printer to be used over the LAN Set a value appropriate for your network environment 6 Click OK After changing configuration a screen is displayed asking you for confirmation before the settings are se...

Page 155: ...Password Sheet 5 Change the settings or confirm To use admin password select the Use admin password check box and enter a password Important The password should consist of alphanumeric characters and be no longer than 32 characters The password is case sensitive Do not forget the password you set 6 Click OK A screen is displayed asking you for confirmation before the settings are sent to the print...

Page 156: ...rinters 3 Select Status from the View menu The Status screen is displayed and you can check the printer status and connection performance Important If the indicated value is low move your printer closer to the wireless network device 4 If you measure the connection performance in detail click Advanced Measurement The Connection Performance Measurement screen is displayed 5 Click Next The measureme...

Page 157: ...ion may use the same frequency band as microwave ovens and other sources of radio interference Try to keep the printer and the access point away from such sources Check if the radio channel of the access point is close to that of other access points nearby If the radio channel of the access point is close to that of other access points nearby the connection performance may become unstable Be sure ...

Page 158: ...ngs menu The Maintenance screen is displayed 4 Click Initialize 5 When the confirmation screen is displayed click Yes The network settings of the printer is initialized Do not turn off the printer during initialization Click OK when initialization is complete Performing initialization when connected over wireless LAN will break the connection so setup with the Setup CD ROM Note You can change the ...

Page 159: ...tings The Confirmation screen is displayed when you modified the printer settings on the Configuration screen When you click Yes on the Confirmation screen the following screen is displayed for confirming the modified settings ...

Page 160: ...n WPA2 Details Screen Authentication Type Confirmation Screen PSK Passphrase and Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen Setup Information Confirmation Screen Wired LAN Sheet Admin Password Sheet Network Information Screen Access Control Sheet Edit Accessible MAC Address Screen Add Accessible MAC Address Screen Edit Accessible IP Address Screen Add Accessible IP Address Screen ...

Page 161: ...rk Tool it must be connected via a LAN If No Driver is displayed for the name associate the port with the printer When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port If Not Found is displayed for the status check the followings The access point is turned on When using wired LAN the LAN cable is connected properly If the printer on a network is not detected make sure that the printer is turned on...

Page 162: ...ot Associated with a Port If Not Found is displayed for the status check the followings The access point is turned on When using wired LAN the LAN cable is connected properly If the printer on a network is not detected make sure that the printer is turned on then select Refresh It may take several minutes to detect printers If the printer is not yet detected connect the machine and the computer wi...

Page 163: ...l screen Associate Port Displays the Associate Port screen and you can associate a port with the printer Associate Port Screen This menu is available when No Driver is displayed for the selected printer Associating a port with the printer enables you to use it Maintenance Displays the Maintenance screen to revert the network settings of the printer to factory default and to mount the card slot as ...

Page 164: ... Click the tab to select the sheet to change the settings The following screen is the example to change the setting on the Wireless LAN sheet Note This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using For details on each sheet see the following Wireless LAN Sheet Wired LAN Sheet Admin Password Sheet ...

Page 165: ...itial settings the unique value is displayed Note Enter the same SSID that the access point is configured to use The SSID is case sensitive 3 Search The Search screen is displayed to select an access point to connect to Search Screen Note When IJ Network Tool runs over a LAN the button is grayed out and cannot be selected Connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily to change ...

Page 166: ...figuration The detailed settings screen is displayed The WEP the WPA or the WPA2 key selected in Encryption Method can be confirmed and changed For details on WEP setting Changing the WEP Detailed Settings For details on WPA or WPA2 setting Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings 6 TCP IP Setup Sets the IP address of the printer to be used over the LAN Set a value appropriate for your network e...

Page 167: ... encryption WEP WEP is set WPA WPA is set WPA2 WPA2 is set 2 Update Click to update the list of access points when your target access point is not detected If the target access point is set to the stealth mode click Cancel to return to the previous screen and enter the access point s Service Set Identifier in SSID on the Wireless LAN sheet Wireless LAN Sheet Note When detecting your target access ...

Page 168: ...Access points that cannot be used by this machine including those configured to use different encryption methods are displayed grayed out and cannot be configured ...

Page 169: ... point The number of characters and character type that can be entered differ depending on the key length and key format Key Length 64bit 128bit Key Format ASCII 5 characters 13 characters Hexadecimal Hex 10 digits 26 digits 2 Key Length Select either 64bit or 128bit 3 Key Format Select either ASCII or Hex 4 Key ID Select the Key ID index set to the access point 5 Authentication Select the authent...

Page 170: ... differs depending on the present settings 1 Authentication Type Displays the type of authentication used for client authentication This machine supports the PSK authentication method 2 Dynamic Encryption Type Displays the dynamic encryption method 3 Change Settings Displays the Authentication Type Confirmation screen Authentication Type Confirmation Screen ...

Page 171: ...n differs depending on the present settings 1 Authentication Type Displays the type of authentication used for client authentication This machine supports the PSK authentication method 2 Dynamic Encryption Type Displays the dynamic encryption method 3 Change Settings Displays the Authentication Type Confirmation screen Authentication Type Confirmation Screen ...

Page 172: ...ter you are using Type of authentication used for client authentication is displayed 1 Authentication Type Confirmation Screen Type of authentication used for client authentication is displayed PSK This machine supports the PSK authentication method This authentication type PSK uses a passphrase ...

Page 173: ...to the access point The passphrase should be a string of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a 64 digit hexadecimal value If you do not know the access point passphrase refer to the instruction manual provided with the access point or contact its manufacturer 2 Dynamic Encryption Type Select the dynamic encryption method from either TKIP Basic Encryption or AES Secure Encryption according to the se...

Page 174: ...Setup Information Confirmation Screen Note This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using Displays the settings used for client authentication Confirm the settings and click Finish ...

Page 175: ...ddress of the printer to be used over the LAN Set a value appropriate for your network environment Get IP address automatically Select this option to use an IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server DHCP server functionality must be enabled on your router Use next IP address If no DHCP server functionality is available in your setup where you use the printer or you want to use a particula...

Page 176: ...ssword sheet click the Admin Password tab on the Configuration screen 1 Use admin password Set a password for the administrator with privileges to set up and change detailed options To use this feature select this check box and enter a password 2 Password Enter the password to set 3 Password Confirmation Enter the password again for confirmation ...

Page 177: ...at is set for the printers and the computers To display the Network Information screen select Network Information from the View menu 1 OK Returns to the Canon IJ Network Tool screen 2 Copy All Information All network information displayed is copy to the clipboard ...

Page 178: ...creen 1 Printer Access Control Type Select the type of access control with which to limit access of computers or network devices to the printer over a network The setting items may differ depending on the choice of access control methods When Selecting MAC address When Selecting IP address When Selecting MAC address The accessible computers or network devices are specified by their MAC addresses C...

Page 179: ...Address screen is displayed to edit the settings selected in Accessible MAC Addresses Edit Accessible MAC Address Screen Add Accessible MAC Address Screen 4 Add The Add Accessible MAC Address screen is displayed to register the MAC address of a computer or a network device from which to access the printer over the network Important Add the MAC address of all computers or network devices within the...

Page 180: ...P Address screen is displayed to edit the settings selected in Accessible IP Addresses Edit Accessible IP Address Screen Add Accessible IP Address Screen 4 Add The Add Accessible IP Address screen is displayed to register the IP address of a computer or a network device from which to access the printer over the network Important Add the IP address of all computers or network devices within the net...

Page 181: ...e example screenshots in this section refer to the Add Accessible MAC Address Screen 1 MAC Address Enter the MAC address of a computer or a network device to allow access 2 Comment Optionally enter any information to identify the device such as the name of the computer Important Comments will be displayed only on the computer used to enter them ...

Page 182: ...n Method An IP address is expressed as four values ranging from 0 to 255 Start IP Address Enter the first IP address in the range of addresses of the computers or network devices to allow access when you selected Range Specification in Specification Method An IP address is expressed as four values ranging from 0 to 255 End IP Address Enter the last IP address in the range of addresses of the compu...

Page 183: ...ns of IJ Network Tool Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Status Screen Connection Performance Measurement Screen Maintenance Screen Network Setup of the Card Slot Screen Associate Port Screen Network Information Screen ...

Page 184: ...rk Tool it must be connected via a LAN If No Driver is displayed for the name associate the port with the printer When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port If Not Found is displayed for the status check the followings The access point is turned on When using wired LAN the LAN cable is connected properly If the printer on a network is not detected make sure that the printer is turned on...

Page 185: ...ot Associated with a Port If Not Found is displayed for the status check the followings The access point is turned on When using wired LAN the LAN cable is connected properly If the printer on a network is not detected make sure that the printer is turned on then select Refresh It may take several minutes to detect printers If the printer is not yet detected connect the machine and the computer wi...

Page 186: ...l screen Associate Port Displays the Associate Port screen and you can associate a port with the printer Associate Port Screen This menu is available when No Driver is displayed for the selected printer Associating a port with the printer enables you to use it Maintenance Displays the Maintenance screen to revert the network settings of the printer to factory default and to mount the card slot as ...

Page 187: ...s The device status is displayed as Available or Unavailable 2 Signal Strength Indicates the strength of the signal received by the printer ranging from 0 to 100 3 Link Quality Indicates the signal quality excluding the noise while communicating ranging from 0 to 100 4 Advanced Measurement To examine the connection performance between the printer and the access point or between the printer and the...

Page 188: ... Connection Performance Measurement Screen Initial Screen Connection Performance Measurement Screen Completion Screen Connection Performance Measurement Screen Initial Screen Click Next to start measurement Connection Performance Measurement Screen Completion Screen Displays when the measurement is finished 1 Connection Performance between the Printer and the Access Point ...

Page 189: ...t Good connection performance Unstable connection performance Cannot connect Measurement is canceled or cannot measure 2 Remeasurement Measures the connection performance again Note If any messages appear on Overall Network Performance move the machine and access point as instructed to improve the performance ...

Page 190: ...k Yes to initialize the network settings of the printer Do not turn off the printer during initialization Click OK when initialization is complete Performing initialization when connected over wireless LAN will break the connection so setup with the Setup CD ROM 2 Network Setup of the Card Slot Note This item is not available depending on the printer you are using Status displays whether the card ...

Page 191: ...Screen Note You can change the network settings of the printer using IJ Network Tool with USB connection after initializing the LAN settings To change the network settings using IJ Network Tool activate the LAN settings in advance Network Setup of the Card Slot Screen Setup Screen 1 Drive Select the drive letter to assign to the network drive 2 Update Reloads the drive letters that are unassigned ...

Page 192: ...e to the card slot 2 Retry Returns to Network Setup of the Card Slot screen and re executes the network drive mapping 3 Cancel Cancels the card slot setup When IJ Network Tool is running over LAN the Cancel button is displayed grayed out and cannot be clicked ...

Page 193: ...ote You cannot print with the printer unless the printer driver is associated with the port 1 Model Displays the name of device specified as a destination port It is blank if the name of device is not detected 2 Printer Displays the printer driver installed in the computer Select the printer for which you want to change the association 3 OK Performs association ...

Page 194: ...at is set for the printers and the computers To display the Network Information screen select Network Information from the View menu 1 OK Returns to the Canon IJ Network Tool screen 2 Copy All Information All network information displayed is copy to the clipboard ...

Page 195: ...Appendix for Network Communication Using the Card Slot over a Network When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port About Technical Terms Restrictions About Firewall ...

Page 196: ...he Network Drive The card slot must be mounted to use it over a network To mount the card slot as the network drive follow the procedure below 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot of the machine 2 Start up IJ Network Tool Starting up IJ Network Tool 3 Select the machine in Printers 4 Select Maintenance on the Settings menu 5 Click Setup 6 Specify the drive letter then click OK 7 Make sure tha...

Page 197: ...onnected computer you cannot access the network drive of the card slot On the other hand when you enable it to be writable only from a LAN connected computer the card slot is not detected via USB Make sure that the card slot setting is selected properly according to your connection method To read files from a memory card via USB and over a network disable the function to write files to a memory ca...

Page 198: ... follow the procedure below 1 Start up IJ Network Tool Starting up IJ Network Tool 2 Select the printer displayed as No Driver on Name 3 Select Associate Port on the Settings menu The Associate Port screen is displayed 4 Select a printer to associate with a port The list of the printers that the printer driver is installed is displayed at Printer on the Associate Port screen Select a printer to as...

Page 199: ...It must be entered to access the printer and change printer settings When the printer s network settings are factory default the admin password does not have to been entered AES An encryption method It is optional for WPA Strong cryptographic algorithm adopted within U S government organizations for information processing Authentication Method The method that an access point uses to authenticate a...

Page 200: ...resses manually specify the addresses of both a primary and a secondary server F Firewall It is a system that prevents an unlawful computer access in the network To prevent you can use the firewall function of a broadband router the security software installed in the computer or operation system for computer I IEEE 802 11b International standard for wireless LAN using the 2 4 GHz frequency range w...

Page 201: ... digit or 26 digit string that can contain hexadecimal 0 to 9 A to F and a to f Key Length Length of the WEP key Select either 64 bits or 128 bits Longer key length allows you to set a more complex WEP key L Link Quality The status of connection between the access point and the printer excluding noise interference is indicated with a value from 0 to 100 LPR A platform independent printing protocol...

Page 202: ...ing its SSID The client must specify the SSID set to the access point to detect it Subnet Mask IP address has two components the network address and the host address Subnet Mask used to calculate the Subnet Mask address from the IP address A Subnet Mask is usually assigned by an access point or a DHCP server of the router automatically Example IP Address 192 168 127 123 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 S...

Page 203: ...ase This encrypted key is used to perform WPA PSK authentication The passphrase should be a string of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a 64 digit hexadecimal value WPA2 Security framework released by the Wi Fi Alliance in September 2004 as a later version of WPA Provides a stronger encryption mechanism through Advanced Encryption Standard AES Authentication WPA2 defines the following authenticat...

Page 204: ...ystems you should set a network key WEP WPA or WPA2 to the access point to encrypt wireless transmission Wireless communication with a product that does not comply with the Wi Fi standard cannot be guaranteed Connecting with too many computers may affect the printer performance such as printing speed ...

Page 205: ...nction of the security software or operation system Important If you disabled the firewall function disconnect your network from the Internet Some applications like the network configuration software override firewall settings Check the application s settings beforehand If the printer you use is set to Get IP address automatically the IP address changes every time the printer connects to the netwo...

Page 206: ...g 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 ...

Page 207: ...e machine has the function to automatically clean the ink jet nozzles to prevent clogging In the cleaning procedure ink is pumped out from the nozzles Used ink for nozzle cleaning is limited to a small amount Does black and white printing use color ink Black and white printing may use ink other than black ink depending on the type of printing paper or the settings of the printer driver So color in...

Page 208: ...borderless printing the area where papers go through may get smeared with ink Clean the inside of your machine with Bottom Plate Cleaning Cleaning the Inside of the Machine Bottom Plate Cleaning Check how to load the paper correctly Is the paper loaded in the correct orientation To load paper in the front tray load paper WITH THE PRINTING SIDE FACING DOWN Loading Paper Is the paper curled The curl...

Page 209: ...esults Not Satisfactory There are various types of paper paper with special coating on the surface for printing photos with optimal quality and paper suitable for documents Each media type has specific preset settings such as how ink is used and sprayed distance from nozzles etc so that you can print on that type with optimal image quality This allows you to print with the settings best suited for...

Page 210: ...ver press the ON button If you press the ON button while printing is in progress the print data sent from the computer queues in the machine and you may not be able to continue to print Press the Stop button to cancel printing ...

Page 211: ...wer plug make sure that the POWER lamp is not lit Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord Important If the power plug is disconnected the date time settings will be reset and all documents stored in the machine s memory will be lost Send or print a necessary document or save it on a USB flash drive before disconnecting the power plug Print periodically Just as the tip of a felt pen becomes dry and un...

Page 212: ...ave its box marked THIS SIDE UP to keep the machine with its bottom facing down Mark also with FRAGILE or HANDLE WITH CARE 1 Turn the machine off 2 Confirm that the POWER lamp is off and unplug the machine Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord Important Do not unplug the machine while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing green as it may cause malfunction or damage to the machine making the machine una...

Page 213: ...oney orders Certificates of deposit Postage stamps canceled or uncanceled Identifying badges or insignias Selective service or draft papers Checks or drafts issued by governmental agencies Motor vehicle licenses and certificates of title Traveler s checks Food stamps Passports Immigration papers Internal revenue stamps canceled or uncanceled Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness Stock certif...

Page 214: ...e 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Storage environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Humidity 5 to 95 RH no condensation Power supply AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Printing Copy Approx 18 W Standby minimum Approx 1 1 W 1 2 OFF Approx 0 3 W 1 1 USB connection to PC 2 The wait time for standby cannot be changed External dimensions Approx 18 1 W x 15 2 D x 7 9 H...

Page 215: ...o 1 chart for US specifications and Canon FAX Standard chart No 1 for others both in standard mode Color Approx 1 minute page at 33 6 kbps Based on Canon COLOR FAX TEST SHEET Gradation Black 256 levels Color 24 bit Full Color RGB each 8 bit Density adjustment 3 levels Memory Transmission reception approx 50 pages Based on ITU T No 1 chart for US specifications and Canon FAX Standard chart No 1 for...

Page 216: ...od WCN WCN NET Other Features Administration password Minimum System Requirements Conform to the operating system s requirements when higher than those given here Windows Operating System Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows 7 SP1 Windows Vista SP1 Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 32 bit only Refer to the Canon web site for details on operation with Windows RT Browser Internet Explorer 8 or later Hard Disk Space 3...

Page 217: ...ith Windows Media Center Windows NET Framework 4 or 4 5 must be installed to use the Windows software Windows XPS Essentials Pack is required to print on Windows XP Mac OS Hard Disk must be formatted as Mac OS Extended Journaled or Mac OS Extended Mac OS For Mac OS an internet connection is required during software installation Windows The TWAIN driver ScanGear is based on the TWAIN 1 9 Specificat...

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