Online Manual
- G2070 series -
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Frequently Asked Questions

• Operation Problems

Printing

• Printing from Computer

  • Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver)

    • Basic Printing Setup

    • Main Controls (Basic Settings Tab)

    • 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)

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

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

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