Contents

• Getting Acquainted
• Getting the Most Out of Your Printer

• Frequently Asked Questions

  • Operation Problems

• Printing

  • Printing from Computer

    • Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver)

      • Basic Printing Setup

      • Main Controls (Basic Settings Tab)

        • Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile
      • Set Media Type, Quality, etc. (Media/Quality Tab)
      • Set the Layout of Printed Documents (Page Setup Tab)
      • Overview of the Printer Driver
      • Updating the Driver

    • Printing from Application Software (macOS)

      • Printing
      • Printing on Postcards
      • How to Open Printer Settings Screen
      • Displaying the Printing Status Screen
      • Deleting the Undesired Print Job
      • Removing Printer That Is No Longer Required from List of Printers

    • Printing Using Canon Application Software

      • Easy-PhotoPrint Editor Guide
    • Printing from Chrome OS
  • Paper Settings

• Copying

  • Making Copies on Plain Paper
  • Copying on Photo Paper

• Scanning

  • Scanning in Windows

    • Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility)

      • IJ Scan Utility Features
      • Scanning Easily (Auto Scan)
      • Scanning Documents and Photos
      • Creating/Editing PDF Files
      • Scanning with Favorite Settings
      • Scanning Originals Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch)
      • Scanning Multiple Originals at One Time
      • Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)
      • Sending Scanned Images via E-mail
      • Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR)
      • Scanning Both Sides of Each Document at One Time
      • Saving after Checking Scan Results
      • Starting IJ Scan Utility
      • IJ Scan Utility Screens

    • Scanning Using Application Software (ScanGear)

      • What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?
      • Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
      • Scanning in Basic Mode
      • ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens
      • General Notes (Scanner Driver)
      • Scanning in Advanced Mode
      • Scanning Multiple Documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in Advanced Mode
      • Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
      • Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
      • Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)
      • Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear)

    • Scanning Tips

      • Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)
      • Network Scan Settings
      • Updating the ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
      • Scanning with WIA Driver
      • Resolution
      • Data Formats
      • Color Matching

  • Scanning in macOS

    • Scanning According to Item Type or Purpose (IJ Scan Utility Lite)

      • IJ Scan Utility Lite Features
      • Scanning Easily (Auto Scan)
      • Scanning Documents and Photos
      • Scanning with Favorite Settings
      • Scanning Originals Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch)
      • Scanning Multiple Originals at One Time
      • Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)
      • Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR)
      • Sending Scanned Images via E-mail
      • Scanning Both Sides of Each Document at One Time
      • Saving after Checking Scan Results
      • Starting IJ Scan Utility Lite
      • IJ Scan Utility Lite Screens

    • Scanning Tips

      • Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)
      • Resolution
      • Data Formats
    • Setting Up Operation Panel with IJ Scan Utility (Windows)
    • Setting Up Operation Panel with IJ Scan Utility Lite (macOS)
• Software Manuals

• Handling Paper, Originals, Ink Tanks, etc.

  • Loading Paper

    • Loading Photo Paper / Plain Paper
    • Loading Envelopes

  • Loading Originals

    • Loading Originals on Platen
    • Supported Originals
    • How to Detach / Attach the Document Cover

  • Refilling Ink Tanks

    • Refilling Ink Tanks
    • Checking Ink Level
    • Ink Tips

• Maintenance

  • If Printing Is Faint or Uneven

    • Maintenance Procedure
    • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
    • Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
    • Cleaning the Print Head
    • Deep Print Head Cleaning
    • Aligning the Print Head

  • Performing Maintenance Functions from Your Computer (Windows)

    • Opening the Maintenance Tool (Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool)
    • Cleaning the Print Heads
    • Aligning the Print Head
    • Adjusting Print Head Position Manually
    • Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers
    • Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
    • Cleaning Inside the Printer
    • Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool Description

  • Performing Maintenance Functions from Your Computer (macOS)

    • Opening Remote UI for Maintenance
    • Cleaning the Print Heads
    • Adjusting Print Head Position
    • Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern

  • Cleaning

    • Cleaning Exterior Surfaces
    • Cleaning Platen and Document Cover
    • Cleaning Paper Feed Rollers
    • Cleaning Inside the Printer (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
  • Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge
• Instructional Videos

• Overview

  • Safety

    • Safety Precautions
    • Regulatory Information
    • WEEE

  • Handling Precautions

    • Canceling Print Jobs
    • Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying
    • Printer Handling Precautions
    • Transporting Your Printer
    • When Repairing, Lending, or Disposing of the Printer
    • Keeping Print Quality High

  • Main Components and Their Use

    • Main Components

      • Front View
      • Rear View
      • Inside View
      • Operation Panel

    • Power Supply

      • Checking that Power Is On
      • Turning the Printer On and Off
      • Unplugging the Printer
    • Indication of LCD

  • Changing Settings

    • Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows)

      • Changing the Print Options
      • Setting the Ink to be Used
      • Managing the Printer Power
      • Changing the Printer Operation Mode
      • Changing the remaining ink level notification setting
      • Reducing the Printer Noise

    • Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (macOS)

      • Managing the Printer Power
      • Changing the Printer Operation Mode
      • Reducing the Printer Noise

    • Changing Settings from Operation Panel

      • Setting Items on Operation Panel
      • Ink level monitor
      • Quiet setting
      • Checking the Total Number of Uses of Printer
      • Turning on/off Printer Automatically
      • Initializing Printer Settings
  • Specifications

• Information about Paper

  • Supported Media Types

    • Paper Load Limit
  • Unsupported Media Types
  • Handling Paper

  • Print Area

    • Print Area
    • Standard Sizes
    • Envelopes
• List of Support Codes for Printer Errors

• Using Online Manual

  • Operating Environment
  • Symbols Used in This Document
  • Touch-enabled Device Users (Windows)
  • Printing Online Manual

  • Trademarks and Licenses

    • Trademarks
    • Licenses
  • Screenshots in This Manual