Canon Ir3100c User Guide

							Installation Location and Handling1-7
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■Do not turn the main power switch OFF or op en the front covers while the machine is in 
operation. This might result in paper jams.
■ Do not use flammable sprays, such as spray glue, 
near the machine. There is a danger of ignition.
■ This machine generates a slig ht amount of ozone during norm al use. Although sensitivity 
to ozone may vary, this amount is not ha rmful. Ozone may be more noticeable during 
extended use or long production runs, especi ally in poorly ventilated rooms. It is 
recommended that the room be appropriate ly ventilated, sufficient to maintain a 
comfortable working environment,  in areas of machine operation.
■ For safety reasons, turn O FF the control panel power 
switch of the machine when it will not be used for a 
long period of time, such as overnight. As an added 
safety measure, turn OFF th e main power switch, and 
disconnect the power cord  when the machine will not 
be used for an extended period of time, such as 
during consecutive holidays.
CAUTION
Canon recommends that data stored on the product's hard disk drive be duplicated or backed up to 
prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of the hard disk drive. Neither Canon nor 
any service provider will be liable for damages for loss of data stored on the product's hard disk 
drive. (See the terms of the product's Limited Warranty for more details.)
 
						

							What This Machine Can Do1-8
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What This Machine Can Do
All the elements you will ever need in a colour digital multitasking 
machine.
CopyingSee the Copying and Mail Box Guide
In addition to normal copying functions, convenient new functions, 
such as Sample Set which helps to avoid copy errors, Booklet 
for making copies into booklets, and Different Size Originals for 
copying originals of different sizes together in one copy operation, 
are provided to increase your productivity.
Mail Box FunctionSee the Copying and Mail Box Guide
The Mail Box function enables you to save image or document 
data that has been scanned from the scanner unit, or created on 
a PC to the machines internal hard disk. The saved data can be 
printed at a required time, or merged with separately saved data 
or data created on a PC for simultaneous processing.
CopyMail Box
Fax
Remote UI
ScanSend
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4321
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Scanning 
various 
originals Printing merged 
documents
Sending 
data from 
computers
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Sending Function (optional)*See the Sending and Facsimile Guide
The Send function enables you to send scanned image or 
document data to file servers, or send it by e-mail or I-fax. A 
variety of file formats are supported (PDF, TIFF, and JPEG), 
which offer you greater flexibility in accommodating the digital 
workplace environments.
*The optional Color Universal Send Kit and Resolution Switching Board are 
required.
Faxing (optional)*See the Sending and Facsimile Guide
In addition to normal facsimile functions, the machine offers you 
Super G3 compatibility which enables you to transmit documents 
at high speeds, greatly reducing transmission costs as compared 
to conventional facsimile machines..
*The optional Super G3 FAX Board and Resolution Switching Board are 
required.
Printing (optional)*See the PS/PCL/UFR Printer Guide
You can upgrade this machine to a high-speed network printer by 
installing one of the optional colour network printer kits. There are 
three kinds of kits available. The Color Network UFR Printer Kit 
offers you UFR (Ultra Fast Rendering) Technology, which utilizes 
a newly invented printing algorithm to minimize file prosessing 
and achieve maximum performance.
The Color Network Multi-PDL Printer Kit offers you not only UFR, 
but also PS and PCL priniting capability. This kit is 
standard-equipped in the iR 3100CN.
Color Network Print Unit can efficiently output various data types including large and complex files (such as 
combining colour graphics, photos, and text), Adobe PostScript 3 files, detailed graphics, etc.
*Only one colour network printer kit can be installed at the same time.
Original
E-mail File I-Fax
Original Fax
Sending data 
from computers Printing
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Using the Remote User InterfaceSee the Remote UI Guide
You can control functions, such as confirming the status of the 
machine, job operations, and printing instructions for data saved 
in inboxes, all from your PCs web browser.
Scanning (optional)*See the Color Network ScanGear User's Guide
Scanning image data into computers is a function that is available 
if the iR 3100C/iR 3100CN is upgraded with printer and network 
capabilities. You can scan images of up to A3 in size at a 
resolution of 600 x 600 dpi.
*The optional Color Network Multi-PDL Printer Kit (Standard-equipped in iR 
3100CN), Color Network UFR Printer Kit, or Color Network Printer Unit  
must be installed in order to use this function.
Web
Browser
Exporting data
to a computerScanning 
image data
Original
 
						

							System Configuration and Parts1-11
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System Configuration and Parts
Optional Equipment
aSaddle Finisher-Q2
b Finisher-Q1
c Puncher Unit-L1
d Additional Finisher Tray-A1
e Inner 2way Tray-C1
f Buffer Pass Unit-C1
The Buffer Pass Unit-C1 is required to attach the 
Finisher-Q1 or Saddle Finisher-Q2.
g Feeder (DADF-L1)hPlaten Cover Type H
i Finisher-P1
j Cassette Feeding Unit-Y1
k Card Reader-C1
l Copy Tray-J1
m Staple-J1
n Staple Cartridge-D3
o Paper Deck-Q1
 
						

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External View and Internal View
aFeeder (DADF-L1)
b Security Key (Optional)
c Control Panel
d Main Unit's Right Cover
e Stack Bypass
f Main Power Switch
g Test Button
h Breaker
i Paper Drawer's Right Cover
j Paper Drawer 2
k Paper Drawer 1
l Output Tray
m Output Paper Tray GuideThe optional Feeder (DADF-L1) and Cassette Feeding Unit-Y1 are 
attached.
n Platen Glass
o Fixing Unit's Upper Cover
p Duplexing Unit
q Front Cover
r Toner Supply Port Cover
s Toner Cartridge
 
						

							System Configuration and Parts1-13
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Control Panel Parts
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aEnergy Saver key
Press to set or cancel the Energy Saver mode.
b Control Panel Power Switch (Sub Power Supply)
Press to turn the control panel ON or OFF. When 
turned OFF, the machine is in the Sleep mode.
c Counter Check key
Press to display the copy and print count total on the 
touch panel display.
d Stop key
Press to stop a job in progress, such as a scan job, 
copy job, or fax job (scanning only).
e Start key
Press to start an operation.
f Main Power Indicator
Lights when the main power is turned ON.
g Error Indicator
Flashes or lights if there is an error in the machine. 
When the Error indicator flashes, follow the 
instructions that appear on the touch panel display. 
When the Error indicator maintains a steady red 
light, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
h Processing/Data Indicator
Flashes or blinks green when the machine is 
performing operations, and maintains a steady 
green light, when fax data is stored in memory.
i Clear key
Press to clear entered values or characters.jNumeric keys
Press to enter numerical values.
k ID key
Press when setting or enabling Department ID 
Management.
l Display Contrast Dial
Use to adjust the brightness of the touch panel 
display.
m Additional Functions key
Press to specify additional functions.
n Help key
Press to display explanations of modes or functions 
on the touch panel display.
o Reset key
Press to restore the standard settings of the 
machine.
p Touch Panel Display
The settings screen for each function is shown on 
this display.
q Edit Pen Tray
Place the edit pen here.
r Edit Pen
Use to designate areas on the original to copy or 
scan. If you lose the edit pen, contact your local 
authorized Canon dealer. Do not use an object with 
a sharp end, such as a pencil or ballpoint pen, in 
place of the edit pen.
 
						

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Touch Panel Display 
aCopy
Press this key to access the machines copy 
functions.
b Send
Press this key to access the machines sending and 
facsimile functions if the optional Color Universal 
Send Kit or Super G3 FAX Board, and Resolution 
Switching Board are installed.
c Mail Box
Press this key to access the machines mailbox 
functions.
d Scan
Press this key to use the optional network scan 
function.
e ➞
Press this key to gain access to hidden function keys 
displayed.
f Printer 
Press this key to access the machines printing 
functions.
g Adjust Contrast
Press [ ] or [ ] to manually control the copy 
exposure. Press [A] to select or cancel the automatic 
exposure control.
h Original Type Selection
Press to make copies according to the type of 
original ([Text/Photo/Map], [Printed Image], [Photo], 
or [Text]).
i Special Features
Press to select a Special Features mode.jSystem Monitor
Press to check the progress of a copy job, change 
the order of printing, or cancel printing.
k Job/Print Status Display Area
The progress of jobs and copy operations, and the 
status of devices and consumables are displayed 
here.
l Interrupt
Press to interrupt a copy job to make priority copies.
m Finisher
Press to select the Collate, Group, or Staple mode.
n Two-sided
Press to make [1 2-Sided], [2 2-Sided], 
[2 1-Sided], or [Book 2-Sided] copies.
o Paper Select
Press to select the paper size/type and the paper 
source.
p Copy Ratio
Press to reduce or enlarge the copy size.
q 1:1
Press to make copies in the same size as your 
original.
r Colour Mode
Press to select the colour mode for copying.
 
						

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•[Send] appears if the optional Color Universal Send Kit, Super G3 FAX Board, and Resolution Switching 
Board are installed, or only the optional Color Un iversal Send Kit and Resolution Switching Board are 
installed. If only the optional Super G3 FAX Board and Resolution Switching Board are installed, [Fax] 
appears.
• [Scan] appears only if the optional Color Network Multi-PDL Printer Kit (standard-equipped in iR 3100CN), 
Color Network UFR Printer Kit, or Color Network Printer Unit is installed.
• [Printer] appears only if the optional Color Network Printer Unit is installed in iR3100C.
NOTE
•The top of the touch panel display may differ according to the optional equipment that is attached to the 
machine.
Attached Optional EquipmentDisplayed Function Keys
None (initial status of iR 3100C)
• Color Network Multi-PDL Printer Kit 
(initial status of iR 3100CN)
• Color Network UFR Printer Kit
Color Network Printer Unit
• Color Network Multi-PDL Printer Kit, 
Color Univarsal Send Kit, and Resolution 
Switching Board
• Color Network UFR Printer Kit, Color 
Univarsal Send Kit and Resolution 
Switching Board
Color Network Printer Unit, Color 
Universal Send Kit, and Resolution 
Switching Board
• Color Network Multi-PDL Printer Kit, 
Super G3 FAX Board, and Resolution 
Switching Board
• Color Network UFR Printer Kit, Super G3 
FAX Board, and Resolution Switching 
Board
Color Network Printer Unit, Super G3 FAX 
Board, and Resolution Switching Board
• Color Network Multi-PDL Printer Kit, 
Color Univarsal Send Kit, Super G3 FAX 
Board, and Resolution Switching Board
• Color Network UFR Printer Kit, Color 
Univarsal Send Kit, Super G3 FAX 
Board, and Resolution Switching Board
Color Network Printer Unit, Color 
Universal Send Kit, Super G3 FAX Board, 
and Resolution Switching Board
 
						

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•The meaning of the icon (type of job) that appears in the Job/Print Status Display Area (on the bottom left of the 
screen) is described below:
Icon (Type of Job)DescriptionCopy Job
Send/Fax Job Mail Box Job
Printer Job
Report Job
Network Scan Job
Additional Functions Job
Icon (Machine Status)Description Error
Paper Jam
Staple Jam
Replace Toner Cartridge