Canon Imageclass Mf7470 User Guide

							
Machine Settings
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Communications Settings
Setting ItemDescription
Common SettingsSets the features common to the fax and send functions.
TX SettingsSets the transmission features.
Unit NameRegisters your name/company name (max. 24 characters, 
including spaces). (See “Set the Machine for Sending 
Documents,” in the Starter Guide.)
Data Compression Ratio*1Sets the compression ratio for color scanned data. A high 
compression ratio reduces the amount of memory used 
for the document, but results in low quality images. On the 
contrary, a low compression ratio increases the amount of 
memory used for the document, but results in high quality 
images.
High Ratio 
Normal
Low Ratio
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Retry Times*1Sets the number of retry attempts for sending jobs to an 
e‑mail, I‑fax, or file server address. (0‑5) (See Chapter 4, 
“Sending and Receiving,” in the Reference Guide.)
Edit Standard Send SettingsSets the default settings for sending documents. You can 
set the Color mode*1, Document Size, File Format*1, Stamp, 
Resolution, Density, and Original Type. (See Chapter 4, 
“Sending and Receiving,” in the Reference Guide.)
TX Terminal IDSets the options for sender information.
Printing PositionSelects where the sender information is printed in small type 
at the top of each page.
Outside
Inside
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Telephone # MarkPrefixes your number with the abbreviations FAX or TEL in 
your sender information.
FAX
TEL
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*1 Indicates the item that appear only for the imageCLASS MF7480.
 
						

							
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Machine Settings

Communications Settings
Gamma Value for Color 
Send Jobs*1
Sets the gamma value for color scanned data. If the set value 
corresponds to the gamma value at the recipient’s machine, 
the scan exposure of the output data at the recipient’s 
machine is automatically adjusted to the level best suited to 
the quality of the original. (Gamma 1.8, Gamma 2.2, Gamma 
1.0, Gamma 1.4)
SharpnessSets the contrast of the images you scan. (1‑7)
Register Favorites ButtonStores destinations with it send settings in favorites buttons.
Color TX Scan Settings*1Sets the priority for color scanned data. Selecting Speed 
Priority reduces the time spent in sending the document, but 
results in low quality images. Conversely, selecting Image 
Priority increases the time spent in sending the document, 
but results in high quality images.
Speed Priority
Image Priority
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Default Screen for SendSets whether the [Favorites], [One‑touch] tab, or the Send 
Basic Features screen is displayed when the power is turned 
on,  (Reset) is pressed, or the Auto Clear mode is activated.
Favorites Buttons
One‑touch Buttons
Initial Function
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Initialize TX SettingsRestores the TX Settings to their default settings. However, 
Retry Times, Unit Name, and TX Terminal ID settings are not 
initialized.
RX SettingsSets the reception features.
2 ‑Sided Print
Sets whether the machine prints received documents 
on both sides of the paper. (See Chapter 4, “Sending and 
Receiving,” in the Reference Guide.)
Off
On
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Select CassetteSets how the machine prints documents when there is no 
paper matching the size of the received document. (See 
Chapter 4, “Sending and Receiving,” in the Reference Guide.)
*1 Indicates the item that appear only for the imageCLASS MF7480.
 
						

							
Machine Settings
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Communications Settings
Switch AThe image is printed over two sheets of paper that have the 
same combined size as the received document.
On
Off
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Switch BThe image is printed with blank space on paper that has the 
same width as the received document.
On
Off
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Switch CThe image is reduced and printed on paper that differs in 
width from the received document.
On
Off
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Switch DThe image is printed on paper that is larger in size than the 
received document.
On
Off
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Receive ReductionSets whether the received images print out at a reduced size. 
(See Chapter 4, “Sending and Receiving,” in the Reference 
Guide.)
OnImage reduction is turned on.
RX ReductionSelects the reducing type.
Auto
Fix. Red. (75%, 90%, 95%, or 97%)
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Reduce DirectionSelects the reducing direction.
Ver. Hor.
Vertical Only
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OffImage reduction is turned off.
 
						

							
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Machine Settings

Communications Settings
Received Page FooterSets whether to insert the machine’s fax number and the 
sender information on received faxes.
Off
On
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Continue Printing When 
Toner Is Out
Sets whether the machine continues printing received 
documents and reports when it is running out of toner. If you 
set the machine not to continue printing, the machine stops 
printing when the toner starts to run out, and automatically 
stores the received documents in memory.
Off
On
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Fax SettingsSets the fax features.
User SettingsSpecifies the basic operation settings in the fax mode.
Unit Telephone #Registers your fax number (max. 20 characters, including 
spaces). (See “Set the Machine for Sending Documents,” in 
the Starter Guide.)
Tel Line TypeSelects the telephone line type. (See “Set the Machine for 
Sending Documents,” in the Starter Guide.)
Pulse
Tone
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Monitor Volume ControlSets the volume for the monitor tone that this machine 
sounds during a fax transmission.
TX SettingsSets the transmission features.
ECM TXSets whether the ECM (Error Correction Mode) transmission 
is activated.
On
Off
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Pause TimeSets the pause time when you insert pause into the dialing 
sequence. (1sec−15sec)
 
						

							
Machine Settings
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Communications Settings
Auto RedialSets whether to redial automatically when the other line is 
busy or a transmission error occurs. (See Chapter 4, “Sending 
and Receiving,” in the Reference Guide.)
Redial TimesSets the number of retries. (1 times−10 times)
Redial IntervalSets period of time before redialing. (2 min.−99 min.)
Transmission Error RedialSets whether the machine redials automatically when 
transmission error occurs.
On
Off
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Check Dial Tone Before 
Sending
Sets whether to check the telephone line condition.
Off
On
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Rotate SendSets whether to use the TX Rotation function. TX Rotation 
function automatically corrects the orientation of the 
document by rotating the image when sending. For example, 
if you set a document that has a horizontal orientation 
vertically on the machine, the machine rotates the image and 
sends it horizontally.
You can use the TX Rotation mode for an LTR document only.
The TX Rotation mode is not available if you are using the 
Direct Sending or Manual Sending.
On
Off
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RX SettingsSets the reception features.
ECM RXSets whether the ECM (Error Correction Mode) reception is 
activated.
On
Off
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Machine Settings

Adjustment/Cleaning
Setting ItemDescription
Transfer Roller CleaningCleans the transfer roller. (See “Transfer Roller,” on p. 10‑11.)
Fixing Unit CleaningCleans the fixing unit. (See “Fixing Unit ,” on p. 10‑3.)
Feeder CleaningCleans the rollers of the feeder. (See “Automatic Feeder 
Cleaning ,” on p. 10‑9.)
Special Mode MSets to improve print quality or fix irregular print density. If 
print quality decreases or an irregularity in the print density 
appears, transcription output may not function adequately.
StandardNormal transcription output.
LowLower than normal transcription output.
Selecting [Low] may be effective when printing on paper that 
contains a lot of moisture because it was stored for a long period of 
time after opening, or when printing on recycled paper.
ModerateSlightly higher than normal transcription output.
HighHigher than normal transcription output.
Selecting [High] may be effective when printing on the 
heavyweight paper.
Special Mode NSets whether to prevent paper curls or jams which may occur 
when printing on paper that has absorbed moisture.
Do not use paper that has been exposed to high temperature or 
humidity for an extended period of time. Printing on such paper 
will frequently result in a paper jam.
Printing times with Special Mode N activated are longer than 
when the function is not used.
If you select [Medium] or [High] when paper is not moistened, the 
print quality may be deteriorated.
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AutoAutomatically switches to the appropriate curl prevention 
level.
ManualEnables manual selection of [Medium] or [High].
MediumPrevents curling of paper that has absorbed moisture.
HighPrevents paper curls more efficiently than when [Medium] is 
selected.
OffDisables Special Mode N.
 
						

							
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Adjustment/Cleaning
Special Mode OSets whether to prevent paper jams when printing on the 
back of a printed paper.
Do not use paper that has been exposed to high temperature or 
humidity for an extended period of time. Printing on such paper 
will frequently result in a paper jam.
When you select [Medium] or [High], the image may become 
faint.
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MediumPaper separates easily from the cartridge, preventing paper 
jams.
HighPrevents paper jams more effectively than when [Medium] is 
selected.
OffDisables Special Mode O.
Special Mode PSets whether to prevent paper curls when using paper such 
as lightweight paper or recycled paper, which curls easily 
regardless of humidity.
If both of the Special Mode N and Special Mode P settings are 
enabled, Special Mode N will prevail.
OffDisables Special Mode P.
MediumPrevents paper from curling.
HighPrevents paper curls more effectively than when [Medium] is 
selected.
Bond Special Fixing ModeSelects to perform special fixing for bond paper.
On
Off
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Special Mode SSets whether to reduce the waiting time for a next job. If 
size of paper required is different for a job that follows an 
extended amount of printing, there may be a waiting time 
before the next job starts.
* If you set this mode to [Speed Priority 1] or [Speed Priority 2], 
a previously printed image may reappear faintly on the next 
printout.
OffDoes not reduce the waiting time.
Speed Priority 1Reduces the waiting time. Printing resumes quickly.
Speed Priority 2Reduces the waiting time to a lesser degree.
 
						

							
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Machine Settings

Adjustment/Cleaning
Rotate Collate AdjustmentAdjusts the wait time when printing with the Rotate Collate 
mode. Printing with this mode involves two different paper 
sources, and a certain wait time is required to switch them.
Speed Priority 2Medium wait time.
Image PriorityLongest wait time.
Speed Priority 1Shortest wait time.
Auto Adjustment for Dirty FeederSets whether to prevent dirt and grime in the feeder from 
appearing on your prints and copies. If the feeder is dirty, 
dots or lines may appear on prints or copies.
Off
On
If either [JPEG] or [PDF (Compact)] is selected for [File Format] 
when the Send function is used, the setting for this mode is not 
applied.
While some dots or lines may continue to be printed even if this 
mode is set to [On], copies are significantly clearer than when this 
mode is set to [Off].
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Maintenance CodeThis setting is not functional in this model.
 
						

							
Machine Settings
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Printer Settings
Setting ItemDescription
1.  DEFAULT PAPERSIZE
Sets the default paper size when no paper source is specified. 
(LTR, EXECUTIV, STMT, ISO‑B5, ISO‑C5, COM10, MONARCH, 
DL, A4, A3, B4, B5, A5, 11 x 17, LGL)
If you are printing from an OS (operating system) that does not 
have a printer driver for the machine, make sure that the paper 
loaded in the paper drawer matches the paper size specified in this 
setting. If the paper size specified in this setting is not available, a\
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error message is displayed when the machine tries to print the job 
and the machine stops. In addition, if a paper source has not been 
selected through the application, the machine automatically selects 
the default print settings for the paper size and type.
2. DEFAULT PAPERTYPESets the default paper type for print jobs. This machine has 
internally defined optimal print modes for each specified 
paper type.
(PLAIN PAPER, COLOR, RECYCLED, HEAVY PAPER 1, HEAVY 
PAPER 2, HEAVY PAPER 3, BOND, 3‑HOLE PUNCH PAPER, 
TRANSPARENCY, LABELS, ENVELOPE)
If you are printing from an OS (operating system) that does not 
have a printer driver for the machine, make sure that the paper 
loaded in the paper drawer matches the paper type specified in this 
setting. If the paper type specified in this setting is not available, a\
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error message is displayed when the machine tries to print the job, 
and the machine stops. In addition, if a paper source has not been 
selected through the application, the machine automatically selects 
the default print settings for the paper type and size. (See “Setting 
Paper Size and Type,” on p. 2‑19.)
3.  COPIES Sets the number of documents printed. (1‑999)
4.  2‑SIDED PRINTING Sets whether to activate two‑sided printing.
OFF
ON
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5.  PRINT QUALITY
Sets the image quality, density or toner saving mode for 
printing.
 
						

							
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Machine Settings

Printer Settings
1. IMAGE REFINEMENTSets whether to print smoothly the jagged outlines of 
characters and graphics.
ON
OFF
The results of image refinement may be different depending on the 
types of characters and graphics you want to print.
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2.  DENSITY Adjusts the print density. (1‑9)
3.  TONER SAVER
Sets whether the toner saving mode is enabled.
OFF
ON
If [ON] is selected for Toner Saver, very light or finely detailed 
images may not be printed clearly.
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6.  PAGE LAYOUT
Sets the printing layout.
1.  BINDING Sets the binding position for two‑sided printing.
LONG EDGE
SHORT EDGE
You cannot create a binding margin with this setting alone. Use 
this setting in combination with the Margin setting to create a 
binding margin.
For two‑sided printing, the orientation of the image on the back 
side of the page may be changed by this setting.
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2. MARGINSets the page margin in inches or millimeters.
INCHES (‑01.90INCHES–01.90INCHES)
mm (‑50.0 mm–50.0 mm)
If this setting moves the image outside the printable area, part of 
the image may be cut off.
Pressing [▶] increases the setting value by 0.01" (0.5 mm) each 
time the key is pressed. Pressing [◀] decreases the value by 0.01" 
(0.5 mm) each time. Holding down either [
◀] or [▶] continuously 
speeds up the value alteration.
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