Canon Pc170 User Guide

Operating Procedure
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Normal Copying....................................... 30
Making 10 or more Continuous Copies
(The F Mode)..................................... 31
Positioning Originals.............................. 32
Adjusting the Copy Exposure................ 32
About Copy Stock.................................. 34
Various Ways to Copy............................. 35
Postcards, Transparencies
and Other Stock................................. 35
Making Two-sided Copies..................... 36...

Operating Procedure
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Normal Normal
Copying Copying
Use the following procedure
when making normal copies.
Paper size marks on the guide plate 
Turn the copier’s power switch ON.
On the  control panel 
 will light up in the
Number of Copies Indicator.
Adjust the paper guides to fit the size of
the copy paper.
Place the copy paper into the multi-stack
tray .
(See “Setting copy paper” on p. 34.)
Even out the edges of the copy paper before
placing it into the multi-stack tray.
Place the material to be...

Operating Procedure
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 REQUEST:
•If the copier will not be used for a long period of
time, unplug the copier from its power source.
NOTICE:
•If the copier has not been used for a long period
of time, before operation move the platen by
hand to the right, left and back to the center.
•Paper jams are most often caused by wrinkled
or curled copy paper usage or by turning the
power switch OFF while the copier is copying.
MEMO:
•Always turn on the power switch slowly.
•If the copier is not operated for a...

Operating Procedure
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Operating Procedure
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2Exposure recalibration switch
DarkerLighter
Darker
Lighter
To make darker copies, move the switch upward.
To make lighter copies, move the switch downward.
If this does not produce the desired results,
follow the procedure below.
Adjusting the copy
exposure manually
When the auto exposure control mode fails to
produce a clear copy due to an unusual
original type, it may be necessary to adjust
the copy exposure manually depending on
the original.
Press the  key to switch to manual...

Operating Procedure
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About Copy Stock
Setting copy paper
Place the copy paper into the multi-stack tray
with the side of the paper to be copied facing
upwards. When inserting the paper into the
multi-stack tray, make sure the edges are
even and then slide it into the copier as far
as it will go.
Normal Copying
Suitable copy stock
This copier can make copies onto copy
paper, postcards, transparencies. For best
copying results, always use the paper and
transparencies recommended by Canon.
Some types of...

Operating Procedure
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2
Postcards,
Transparencies* and
Other Stock
It is possible to make copies onto
postcards, transparencies and a
variety of copy stock.
Various Ways Various Ways
to Copy to Copy
Various Ways to Copy
Adjust the paper feed guides to fit the
width of the copy stock.
Place the original to be copied copy side
down onto the platen glass.
(See “Positioning Originals” on p. 32.)
Gently close the platen cover.
Insert the copy stock into the multi-stack
tray.
When inserting the paper into the...

Operating Procedure
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2
Various Ways to Copy
If transparencies do not feed
smoothly
Sometimes transparencies may not feed
easily into the copier after the 
 key is
pressed. When this happens, follow the
procedure below.
Place a sheet of standard copy paper
underneath the transparency. Position
this paper so that it extends
approximately 3/8” beyond the leading
edge of the transparency.
3/8 3/8
Hold the rear end of the two sheets as
shown and insert them into the multi-
stack tray.
While holding the rear...

Operating Procedure
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2
Various Ways to Copy
Position the second original onto the
platen glass so that the top edge is to the
left.
ABC
12 3
Turn the copy of the first original over as
shown. Then, place it into the multi-stack
tray again.
ABC
12 3
Make a copy of the second original.
NOTICE:
•16 to 32-lb bond paper can be used when
making two-sided copies.
•If the copy paper becomes curled during the first
copy pass, smooth it flat before proceeding with
the second copy.
MEMO:
•If several sheets are...

Operating Procedure
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Various Ways to Copy
Holding the platen cover in the open
position with your left hand, slide the top
right corner forward with your right hand.
Repeat for the opposite corner, and lift the
platen cover away.
Position the original on the platen glass
and press the 
 key.
 (See “Normal Copying” on p. 30.)
Align the tabs on the under-side of the
platen cover with the grooves on the main
unit. Slide the platen cover into place.
Then, insert the securing tabs on the
platen cover into...