Canon Ir3100c User Guide

							Displaying a Help Screen1-27
Before You Start Using This Machine
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Displaying a Help Screen
Pressing  brings up a guidance screen with information about the various features that are available 
with your machine.
■ Usage HelpPressing   after selecting a mode brings up a guide screen 
with an explanation of that mode. Use this help function if you do 
not understand how to use the mode you are setting.
In this example, the Margin mode has been selected. If you 
press   after pressing [Special Features]  ➞ [Margin], the Help 
Function screen appears as shown on the right.
To display the Help Menu screen, press [Help Menu].
To return to the screen for setting the Margin mode, press 
[Done].
■ Help MenuTo find the right mode for your particular needs or to find a 
simple description of a mode, press   while the Basic Features 
screen or Special Features screen is displayed. The Help Menu 
screen appears on the touch panel display, as shown on the 
right.
For example, if you are copying photo originals:
1Press [Making Copies]  ➞ [Various originals].
2Press [Photo original] or [Text & Printed image contained]  ➞ press [ ▼] or [ ▲] to 
read the detailed information on the selected mode.
3Press [Done] to return to the Various Originals screen.
4Press [Done] to return to the Help Menu screen.
The Help Function Screen
The Help Menu Screen
 
						

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Before You Start Using This Machine
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							CHAPTER
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Routine Maintenance
This chapter describes how to load paper, and replace toner.Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Replacing the Toner Cartridge  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . 2-5
 
						

							Loading Paper2-2
Routine Maintenance
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Loading Paper
If the selected paper has run out during printing, a screen 
prompting you to load paper appears on the touch panel 
display.
IMPORTANT
•A screen prompting you to load paper also appears if the 
selected paper drawer is not fully inserted into the machine. 
Make sure that the paper drawer is properly in place.
•Do not load paper of an irregular size into the paper drawers.
•Do not load the following types of paper into the paper drawers. 
Doing so may cause a paper jam.
- Severely curled or wrinkled paper
- Thin straw paper
- Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not print on the reverse side of this paper either.)
•Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the drawer next to the paper stack. Doing so may 
cause paper jams.
NOTE
•If a message prompting you to load paper appears during printing, the remaining prints are automatically made 
after you load the correct paper. If you select another paper drawer, the remaining prints are made after you 
press [OK].
•To cancel printing, press [Cancel].
•The following paper sizes can be loaded into paper drawers 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Paper drawer 1: A4, A4R, A5R, and envelopes
- Paper drawer 2, 3, 4: 305 x 457 mm, A3, A4, A4R, and A5R
- Envelopes can be loaded into paper drawer 1 only if the optional Envelope Feeder Attachment-C1 is attached.
- Paper drawers 3 and 4 can be used only if the optional Cassette Feeding Unit-Y1 is attached.
•For more information on available paper stock that can be loaded into the paper drawers, see Available Paper 
Stock, in the  Reference Guide .
 
						

							Loading Paper2-3
Routine Maintenance
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1Press and release the button on the paper 
drawer in which you want to load paper.
2Grip the handle, and pull out the paper drawer 
until it stops.
3Open a package of paper, and remove the 
paper stack.
CAUTION
When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands on 
the edges of the paper.
IMPORTANT
Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and store it 
in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.
NOTE
•For high quality printouts, use paper recommended by Canon.
•Before loading paper, always fan the sheets several times, and align the edges to facilitate feeding. Also, you 
should always fan paper that has just been removed from a newly opened paper package.
 
						

							Loading Paper2-4
Routine Maintenance
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4Load the paper stack into the paper drawer.
Even out the edges of the paper stack. Load the paper stack 
against the right wall of the paper drawer.
When loading paper into the paper drawer for the first time, set 
the paper size dial to match the paper size being loaded. (See 
Adjusting a Paper Drawer to Hold a Different Paper Size, in 
the Reference Guide .)
When loading paper into the paper drawer, make sure that the 
paper size setting is the same size of the paper that is being 
loaded.
IMPORTANT
•Paper which has been rolled or curled must be straightened out prior to use.
•Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark ( ) at the back of the 
paper drawer.
•When loading 305 x 457 mm paper in the paper drawer, remove the left guide and insert it into the hole in the 
front left side of paper drawer.
NOTE
•Each paper drawer holds approximately 550 sheets of paper (80 g/m2).
•For more information on the print direction of preprinted paper (paper which has logos or patterns already 
printed on it), see Relationship between Original Orientation and Preprinted Paper Output Chart, in the 
Reference Guide .
5Gently push the paper drawer back into the 
machine until it clicks into place in the closed 
position.
CAUTION
When returning the paper drawer to its original position, 
be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may 
result in personal injury.
IMPORTANT
You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that 
exceeds the loading limit, or if the paper drawer is not completely pushed into the machine. Always check that 
the paper drawers are in place. If a paper drawer is overloaded, decrease the amount of paper so that it does 
not exceed the loading limit.
 
						

							Replacing the Toner Cartridge2-5
Routine Maintenance
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Replacing the Toner Cartridge
When there is only a small amount of toner remaining in the 
machine, the following message appears on the touch panel 
display, as shown. You can continue printing, but at this time 
you should purchase new toner of  the indicated colour so that 
you have it available when needed.
When the toner runs out completely and prints can no longer 
be made, a screen with instru ctions on how to replace the 
toner cartridge, like the one shown, appears on the touch 
panel display. Follow the instructions on the touch panel 
display, and the procedure described below to help you 
replace the toner cartridge.
With [Recover Later], you can continue certain operations, 
such as mode settings and scanning of originals, even if you 
do not replace the toner cartridge immediately.
CAUTION
• Keep toner out of the reach of small children. If toner is ingested, consult a physician immediately.
• If toner gets onto your hands or clothing, wash it off immediately with cold water. Do not use warm 
water as this may set the toner permanently, and you may not be able to remove the toner stains.
 
						

							Replacing the Toner Cartridge2-6
Routine Maintenance
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IMPORTANT
•Use only the toner cartridges intended for use with this machine.
•Do not replace toner cartridges until the message prompting you to do so appears.
•The colour of the toner to be replaced is shown on the touch panel display. A toner cartridge revolver is 
mounted inside the machine. It holds four toner cartridges and rotates. When toner of a particular colour runs 
out, its toner cartridge is rotated to the toner supply port, and can be replaced. Only one toner cartridge can be 
replaced at a time. However, when two or more toner cartridges have to be replaced at the same time, replace 
them in this order: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan.
•If you continue copying or printing in black-and-white after cyan, magenta, or yellow toner runs out, do not 
remove the depleted toner cartridges from the machine.
•Do not touch the shutter door and gear of the toner cartridge, as this may cause the toner cartridge to leak.
NOTE
•When the  message appears, approximately 10% of the toner is left.
•If toner runs out during a print job, the remaining prints are made after you replace the toner cartridge.
1Open the front cover of the main unit.
2Open the toner supply port cover.
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							Replacing the Toner Cartridge2-7
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3Turn the knob of the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrow 
(counterclockwise).
IMPORTANT
Turn the knob on the black cartridge, until the arrow points to Unlock. Turn the knob on the cyan, magenta, or 
yellow toner cartridge until it stops.
Lock
Unlock
Black Toner CartridgeCyan, Magenta, or Yellow Toner 
Cartridge
 
						

							Replacing the Toner Cartridge2-8
Routine Maintenance
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4Grip the knob on the toner cartridge, and pull 
the toner cartridge out of the toner supply 
port.
Pull the toner cartridge out halfway, then remove it completely 
while supporting it with your other hand from underneath.
WARNING
Do not burn or throw used toner cartridges into open 
flames, as this may cause the toner remaining inside the 
cartridges to ignite resulting in burns or a fire.
IMPORTANT
If the toner cartridge cannot be pulled out, check that the knob is turned all the way to the appropriate position.
5Set a new toner cartridge.
Support the new toner cartridge with your hand from underneath while pushing it into the machine with your 
other hand.
Push the new toner cartridge in as far as possible.
●If you are replacing the cyan, magenta, or yellow toner cartridge:
❑ Hold the new toner cartridge in your hands  and gently tilt it up and down five times.
Turn the toner cartridge so that the arrow printed on it is 
facing up, and push the toner cartridge into the machine.
IMPORTANT
When tilting the cyan, magenta, or yellow toner cartridge, be 
careful not to touch the shutter door, or turn the knob, as this 
may cause the toner cartridge to leak.