Canon Imagerunner 2318 User Guide

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Network Interface
With the optional Network Kit, the imageRUNNER 2320/2318 can be connected to 
a network using Ethernet. Connecting to a 
network enables you to use the Remote UI.
For instructions on setting up the network connection, see the Network Guide.
Using the Remote User Interface
If the network connection is available, you can 
control functions, such as confirming the status of the machine and job operations, all from your 
computer’s Web...

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Versatile Configurations
The Additional Functions menu enables you to make common settings related to many 
functions of the machine, as well as customize 
specific functions to suit your needs. (See the Reference Guide.) You can access the menu by 
pressing  (Additional Functions).
For details on Copy, Printer, and Network 
Settings, see the following manuals:
- Copy Settings: The Copying Guide
- Printer Settings: The UFR II Printer Guide
- Network...

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System Monitor
The System Monitor screen enables you to check the status of the machine, and cancel 
copy and print jobs.
For instructions on checking the status of copy, 
and print jobs, see the Reference Guide.
For instructions on canceling a job, see “Canceling a Job,” on p. 2-21.
Other Useful Functions
This machine provides other useful functions as listed below.
- Auto Paper Selection (APS)/Auto Drawer 
Switching (ADS)
(See the Reference Guide.)
- Auto...

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Placing Originals
Place your originals on the platen glass or into the feeder, depending on the size 
and type of the original, and the copy modes you want to use.
■Platen Glass
Place your originals on the platen glass when copying bound originals (such as books and 
magazines), heavy or lightweight originals, and transparencies.
■Feeder (DADF-P2) (Optional)
Place your originals into the feeder when you want to copy several originals at a time, and 
then press...

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NOTE
•If the top edge of the original is not aligned with the back edge of the platen glass (by the 
arrow in the top left corner), your original may not be scanned correctly, depending on 
the copy mode you have set.
•A4 and A5 originals can be placed either vertically or horizontally. However, the scanning 
speed for horizontally placed originals is somewhat slower than for vertically placed 
originals. Place originals horizontally when printing with a preset...

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Platen Glass
You should use the platen glass when copying bound originals (such as books and 
magazines), heavy or lightweight originals, and transparencies. (See Chapter 1, 
“Basic Operations,” in the Copying Guide.) When copying ID cards using the 
ID Card Copy function, you must use the platen glass. (See Chapter 2, “Advanced 
Operations,” in the Copying Guide.)
1Lift the feeder/platen cover.
2Place your original face down.
The original that you want to copy...

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NOTE
When you are enlarging an A4 or A5 original onto A3 paper, place the original 
horizontally on the platen glass, and align it with the A4R or A5R marks.
3Gently close the feeder/platen 
cover.
CAUTION
•Close the feeder/platen cover gently 
to avoid catching your hands, as 
this may result in personal injury.
•Do not press down hard on the 
feeder/platen cover when using the 
platen glass to make copies of thick 
books. Doing so may damage the 
platen glass and...

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Feeder (DADF-P2) (Optional)
You should use the feeder when you want to copy several originals at a time. With 
the feeder, the machine automatically feeds the originals to the scanning area and 
scans them. If you are copying in the 2-Sided mode, two-sided originals can also 
be automatically turned over and scanned as two-sided documents.
You can place the following originals into the feeder’s original supply tray:
•Weight:
- 52 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (37 g/m2 to 52...

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NOTE
•When you are enlarging an A4 or A5 original onto A3 paper, place the original 
horizontally.
•The scanned originals are output to the original output area in the order that they are fed 
into the feeder.
•You can place different size originals together into the feeder if you set the Different Size 
Originals mode. (See Chapter 2, “Advanced Operations,” in the Copying Guide.)
1Adjust the slide guides to fit the 
size of your originals.
2Neatly place your...

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Basic Copying
This section describes the flow of basic copy operations.
NOTE
•For instructions on turning ON the machine, see “Main Power and Control Panel Power,” 
on p. 1-15.
•For instructions on routine maintenance, see Chapter 6, “Routine Maintenance,” in the 
Reference Guide.
•The output quality may deteriorate if the platen glass is dirty. Always keep the platen 
glass clean.
•Do not touch the optional feeder or platen cover while copying. Rocking the feeder or...