FAQ ID: 8201135900
Release date: 22 July 2011
When using Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, even if the sheet is curled, load one sheet at a time as it is. If you roll up this paper to flatten, this may cause cracks on the surface of the paper and reduce the print quality.
Selecting the Prevent paper abrasion setting will widen the clearance between the Print Head and the loaded paper. If you notice abrasion even with the media type set correctly to match the loaded paper, set the machine to prevent paper abrasion by using the Operation Panel or the computer.
Print speed may be reduced if you are selecting the Prevent paper abrasion setting.
* Deactivate the Prevent paper abrasion setting once printing is complete. If not, this setting remains enabled for all subsequent print jobs.
If you are using plain paper to print images with high intensity, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy, causing paper abrasion.
1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2. Load paper.
-> [ Loading Paper ]
3. Select Copy on the HOME screen.
The Copy standby screen is displayed.
4. Load the original on the platen glass.
5. Specify the settings as necessary.
(1)Number of copies
Specify by using the + or - button.
(2)Print settings
By pressing the right Function button, the print settings screen is displayed.
On the print settings screen, you can change the settings of page size, media type, and print quality and so on.
-> Refer to [Setting Items] within this webpage.
(3)Preview
By pressing the left Function button, you can preview an image of the printout on the preview screen.
-> Refer to [Displaying the Preview Screen] within this webpage.
6. Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white copying.
The machine starts copying.
Remove the original on the platen glass after copying is complete.
- Adding the Copying Job (Reserve copy)
You can add the copying job while printing (Reserve copy).
The screen below is displayed when you can add the copying job.
Load the original on the platen glass and press the same button (the Color button or the Black button) as the one which you previously pushed.
(1) Preview of the original
The original that is set on the platen glass is displayed.
(2)Page size
A frame showing the selected page size appears over the image. The inside of the frame will be printed.
(3)Magnification
The magnification setting, which was set when the preview screen was displayed, is displayed. If the setting other than Fit to page is selected, you can change the magnification setting using the button.
(1) Magnif. (Magnification)
Specify the reduction/enlargement method.
Refer to [Reducing or Enlarging a Copy] within this webpage.
(2) Intensity
Specify the intensity. When Auto is selected, the intensity is adjusted automatically according to the originals loaded on the platen glass. Auto is displayed on the Copy standby screen.
(3) Page size
Select the page size of the loaded paper.
(4) Type (Media type)
Select the media type of the loaded paper.
(5) Print qlty (Print quality)
Adjust print quality according to the original.
(6) 2-sided
Specify the setting of Two-sided copy.
Refer to [Copying onto Both Sides of the Paper] within this webpage.
(7) Layout
Select the layout.
-> Refer to [Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page] within this webpage.
-> Refer to [Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single Page] within this webpage.
(8) Orientation
Select the orientation of the original document.
After selecting the stapling side and press the OK button, you can select whether you use the preview screen. If you select ON, the preview screen is displayed so that you can check the orientation.
- When checking the orientation:
When you are using the preview screen, the screen below is displayed so that you can check the orientation.
(1) Rotate
If you press the right Function button, the original rotates by 180 degrees.
(2) Rescan
If you press the left Function button, the original is rescanned.
Press the OK button to start scanning.
- When scanning is finished:
Document setting screen appears on the LCD after scanning each sheet of original.
Remove the sheet of original from the platen glass after scanning and load the next sheet on the platen glass, then press the OK button.
Press the right Function button on the Copy standby screen to display the print settings screen, then select 2-on-1 copy for Layout.
Press the right Function button to specify the advanced layout. You can also use this function with Orientation setting.
After selecting the layout and press the OK button, you can select whether you use the preview screen. If you select ON, the preview screen is displayed so that you can check the orientation.
- When checking the orientation:
When you are using the preview screen, the screen below is displayed so that you can check the orientation.
(1) Rotate
If you press the right Function button, the original rotates by 180 degrees.
(2) Rescan
If you press the left Function button, the original is rescanned.
Press the OK button to start scanning.
- When scanning is finished:
Document setting screen appears on the LCD after scanning the first sheet of original.
Remove the first sheet of original from the platen glass and load the second sheet on the platen glass, then press the OK button.
The machine starts scanning the second sheet of original and copying.
After selecting the layout, press the OK button, you can select whether you use the preview screen. If you select ON, the preview screen is displayed so that you can check the orientation.
- When checking the orientation:
When you are using the preview screen, the screen below is displayed so that you can check the orientation.
(1) Rotate
If you press the right Function button, the original rotates by 180 degrees.
(2) Rescan
If you press the left Function button, the original is rescanned.
Press the OK button to start scanning.
- When scanning is finished:
Document setting screen appears on the LCD after scanning each sheet of original.
Remove the sheet of original from the platen glass after scanning and load the next sheet on the platen glass, then press the OK button.
After scanning the fourth sheet of original, the machine starts copying.
1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2. Load paper.
-> [ Loading Paper ]
3. Select Advanced copy on the HOME screen.
4. Select Frame erase copy, then press the OK button.
5. Load the original on the platen glass.
6. Specify the number of copies by using the + or - button.
Change the print settings as necessary.
-> Refer to [Setting Items] within this webpage.
7. Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white copying.
The machine starts copying.
1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2. Load the paper on the rear tray.
-> [ Loading Paper ]
3. Select Advanced copy on the HOME screen.
4. Select Borderless copy, then press the OK button.
5. Load the original on the platen glass.
6. Specify the number of copies by using the + or - button.
Change the print settings as necessary.
-> Refer to [Setting Items] within this webpage.
7. Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white copying.
The machine starts copying.
1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2. Load the photo paper on the rear tray.
-> [ Loading Paper ]
3. Select Photo copy on the HOME screen.
4. Confirm the on-screen instructions, then press the OK button.
5. Load the printed photo on the platen glass following the on-screen instructions, then press the OK button.
When scanning is finished, the print settings confirmation screen is displayed.
6. Specify the settings as necessary.
Use the button to change the setting item, and the button to change the setting, then use the OK button to confirm the selection.
(1) Page size
Select the page size of the loaded paper.
(2) Type (Media type)
Select the media type of the loaded paper.
(3) Print qlty (Print quality)
Select print quality according to the original.
(4) Border (Bordered/Borderless print)
Select bordered or borderless print.
(5) Photo fix
Select whether the machine corrects the scanned image automatically.
Select No correction, Auto photo fix, or Fade restoration.
7. Specify the number of copies by using the + or - button.
8. Press the Color button for color printing, or the Black button for black & white printing.
The machine starts printing.
If you are printing beyond the recommended printing area of your printing paper, the lower edge of the paper may become stained with ink.
Resize your original document in your application software.
To ensure the best print quality, the machine allows a margin along each edge of media. The actual printable area will be the area inside these margins.
Recommended printing area : Canon recommends that you print within this area.
Printable area : The area where it is possible to print.
However, printing in this area can affect the print quality or the paper feed precision.
Size | Printable Area (width x height) |
A5 | 5.56 x 7.95 inches (141.2 x 202.0 mm) |
A4 | 8.00 x 11.38 inches (203.2 x 289.0 mm) |
B5 | 6.90 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) |
4" x 8" (10 x 20 cm)* | 3.73 x 7.69 inches (94.8 x 195.2 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) |
Wide | 3.73 x 6.80 inches (94.8 x 172.6 mm) |
* This page size can be used only when printing from your computer.
Recommended printing area
(A) 1.60 inches (40.7 mm)
(B) 1.47 inches (37.4 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)
Size | Printable Area (width x height) |
Letter | 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) |
* This page size can be used only when printing from your computer.
Recommended printing area
(A) 1.60 inches (40.7 mm)
(B) 1.47 inches (37.4 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)
Size | Recommended Printing Area (width x height) |
European DL* | 4.06 x 7.07 inches (103.2 x 179.6 mm) |
US Comm. Env. #10* | 3.86 x 7.91 inches (98.0 x 200.9 mm) |
* This page size can be used only when printing from your computer.
Recommended printing area
(A) 0.12 inches (3.0 mm)
(B) 1.47 inches (37.4 mm)
(C) 0.13 inches (3.4 mm)
(D) 0.13 inches (3.4 mm)
Recommended printing area
(A) 0.67 inches (17.0 mm)
(B) 0.04 inches (1.0 mm)
Clean the Platen Glass.
Clean the paper feed roller.
-> [ Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller ]
When performing duplex printing, the inside of the machine may become stained with ink, causing the printout to become smudged.
Perform the Bottom Plate Cleaning to clean the inside of the machine.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper*
* Be sure to use a new piece of paper.
1. Make sure that the power is turned on.
2. Open the paper output tray gently, and open the output tray extension.
3. Clean the inside of the machine.
(1) Select Setup on the HOME screen.
The setup menu screen will appear.
(2) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance screen will appear.
(3) Select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button.
The confirmation screen will appear.
(4) Select Yes, then press the OK button.
(5) Follow the message to remove any paper from the rear tray, then press the OK button.
(6) Follow the message to fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, unfold the paper, then press the OK button.
(7) Follow the message to load only this sheet of paper in the rear tray with the open side facing you, then press the OK button.
Load the paper (A) after unfolding it.
The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine.
Check the folded part of the ejected paper. If it is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again.
(8) When the completion message appears, press the OK button.
The screen will return to the Maintenance screen.
If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine may be stained. Clean them according to instructions.
Refer to [ Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine ] within this webpage.
You need to prepare: cotton swab
If the protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
Doing so gives the printed surface enough time to dry so that paper smudged and scratched are prevented.
1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2. Open the printer driver setup window.
3. Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings.
4. Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slide bar to set the wait time, and then click OK.
5. Confirm the message and click OK.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
3. Select Custom Settings in the pop-up menu.
4. Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slide bar to set the wait time, and then click Apply.
5. Confirm the message and click OK.
Depending on the media type, the paper may be scratched by other loaded paper when feeding from the Rear Tray. In this case, load one sheet at a time.