Canon Pixma Mp140 Quick Start Guide

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Before Using the Machine
Loading Printing Paper
This section describes how to load printing paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
„ Using Specialty Media
Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine  media to ensure optimal print quality.
zPhoto Quality Media
zGlossy Photo Paper
z Matte Photo Paper
z Photo Paper Plus Double Sided
z Photo Paper Plus Glossy
z Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
z Photo Paper Pro
z Photo Stickers
z Media Suited for Business 
Documents
zHigh Resolution Paper
 

8Before Using the Machine
„Paper Handling
z Recommended Paper and Requirements
*1 Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. Refer to the instruction manual 
supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling 
paper. For information on the paper sizes av ailable for each Canon genuine paper, visit our 
website. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the 
country or region of purchase. Paper is not  sold in the US by Model...

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Before Using the Machine
*6 If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged,  try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever 
set to the right. It may improve print quality.
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing.
For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer  to “Inside View” in “Main Components” of the 
User’s Guide  on-screen manual.
*7 Proper feeding of paper may not be possi ble at the maximum capacity depending on the 
type of paper or environmental conditions (eit...

10Before Using the Machine
„Loading Paper
1Align the edges of the  paper before loading it.
Important
zIf you cut plain paper to 4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13 x 3.39 
/ 54.0 x 86.0 mm (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams.
z You cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers.
z Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can 
cause the paper to be jammed.
Note
zWe recommend using genuine Canon...

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Before Using the Machine
2Prepare to load paper.
(1) Open the Paper Support.
(2) Pull out the Paper Support Extension.
(3) Open the Paper Output Tray.
(4) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness 
Lever.
Set it to the right when printing on envelopes or 
T-shirt transfers, and left when printing on any 
other type of paper. See “Paper Handling” on 
page 8.
3Load the paper.
(1)Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with 
the print side facing UP.
(2) Align the paper stack against the right side of...

12Before Using the Machine
„Loading Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.
1Load the envelopes against the right side of 
the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Load with the address side facing UP and the rear 
flaps DOWN on the left.
Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.
2Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the envelope.
3Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.
4Specify the settings in  the printer driver.
(1)Select  Envelope  in Media Type .
(2) Select...

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Copying
Copying
Making Copies
This section describes the ba sic procedure to make copies.
1Turn on the machine and load paper. 
2Press the + button repeatedly to select the nu mber of copies (max. 20 copies).
3Press the Paper button repeatedly to select the paper size and type.
4Load the original document on the Platen Glass.
5Press the  Color button for color copying, or the  Black button for black & white 
copying.
Using Other Copy Functions
Fit-to-Page Copy
Copies images so that they are...

14Printing from Your Computer
Printing from Your Computer
This section describes the  procedure for basic printing.
Printing with Windows
1
Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine.
2Create a document or open a file to print  using an appropriate application software.
3Select Print on the application software’s  File 
menu.
4Make sure that  Canon XXX  Printer  (where 
“ XXX ” is your machine’s name) is selected in 
Select Printer , and click Preferences  (or 
Properties ).
5Specify the...

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Printing from Your Computer
Printing with Macintosh
1
Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine.
2Create a document or open a file to print  using an appropriate application software.
3Select Page Setup  on the application 
software’s  File menu. 
4Confirm that your machine’s name is selected 
in Format for .
5Select the desired paper size in  Paper Size.
6Click OK.
7Select  Print on the application software’s  File 
menu.
8Select  Quality & Media  in the pop-up menu.
9Specify the required...

16Scanning Images
Scanning Images
You can scan images from the machine to a com puter without printing them and save them in 
popular file formats, such as JPEG, TIFF, bitmap , or PDF. If you are scanning printed text, you can 
use the OCR (Optical Character Recognition)  software to convert it to text data.
Scanning Methods
„Scanning Using The MP Navigator
Using MP Navigator, you can scan originals  loaded on the Platen Glass and view images saved 
on your computer. Scanned documents can be previewed...