Canon Pixma Mp210 Quick Start Guide
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17 Printing from Your Computer Printing from Your Computer This section describes pr ocedure for basic printing. Printing with Windows 1 Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine. See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 7. 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 required settings and click OK. 6Click Print (or OK). Note Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your application. The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows Vista™ operating system (hereafter referred to as “Windows Vista”). Note For details on the printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Instructions is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed.
18Printing from Your Computer Printing with Macintosh 1 Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine. See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 7. 2Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. 3Select Page Setup on the application software’s File menu. 4Make sure that your machine’s name is selected in Format for. 5Select the page size of the loaded paper 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 settings. 10Click Print. Note Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your application. The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac ® OS X v.10.4.x. Note For details on the printer driver functions, click to view the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is clicked.
19 Scanning Images Scanning Images You can scan images from the machine to a com puter without printing them and save them in popular image types such as JPEG, TIFF, bitmaps, 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 You can select from the various scanning methods. zIf You Want to Edit or Print the Scanned Images MP Navigator EX enables you to edit the sca nned images, such as optimizing or trimming. You can also start application software from MP Navigator EX to edit or print the scanned images. For detailed operations of MP Navigator EX, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. You can also use the Operation Panel to open MP Navigator EX as well as open it using the computer. See “Opening MP Navigator EX using the Operation Panel” on page 19. z If You Want to Scan Orig inals with Advanced Settings ScanGear enables you to scan originals with advanced settings such as the resolution. For detailed operations of ScanGear, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. Besides the above-mentioned methods, you can use a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) compliant appl ication software and the Control Panel (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) to scan original s with this machine. For detailed operations, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. „Opening MP Navigator EX using the Operation Panel 1Turn on the machine. See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4. 2Load the original document on the Platen Glass. See “Handling the Original Document” on page 6. 3Press the SCAN button.
20Printing Photographs Directl y from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images directly without using a computer. z Connectable Devices PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a computer. A device can be connected to this machine for direct printing regardless of the manufacturer or the model as long as it complies with the PictBridge standard. * PictBridge compliant digital still cameras, di gital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile phones are hereafter collectively referr ed to as “PictBridge compliant device”. A device with this mark is PictBridge compliant. z Printable Image Data Format This machine prints images taken with a DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ver. 1.0/2.0- compatible digital camera (Exif ver. 2. 2/2.21 compliant), as well as PNG files. Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device To connect a PictBridge compliant device to th is machine, use a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer. 1Prepare for printing. (1) Turn on the machine. See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4. (2) Load paper. See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 7. Caution Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to the Direct Print Port of the machine. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the machine could result. Important Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the PictBridge compliant device. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and machine, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual. Note When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the machine, we recommend the use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it fully.
21 Printing Photographs Direct ly from a Compliant Device 2Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine. (1)Make sure that the PictBridge compliant device is turned off. (2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine using a USB cable recommended by the manufacturer of the device. The device turns on automatically. If your device does not turn on automatically, turn it on manually. (3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for direct printing. will appear on the LCD of the device when the machine is correctly connected. 3Specify the print settings such as paper type and layout. See “About PictBridge Print Settings” on page 22. You can make settings using the menu on the LCD of your PictBridge compliant device. Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the machine. If your PictBridge compliant device does not have setting menu, change the setting from the machine. For details, see “Setting on the Machine” on page 24. 4Start printing from your PictBridge compliant device. Note Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the machine. Perform necessary operations on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it to this machine according to instructions given in the device’s instruction manual. (2)
22Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device About PictBridge Print Settings „Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device This section describes the print settings on a PictBridge compliant device. When operating the device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of your PictBridge compliant device. zPaper Size and Paper Type Settings The following sizes and types of printing paper can be used when printing from a PictBridge compliant device. zPaper size 4” x 6” / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5” x 7” / 127.0 x 177.8 mm *1, Credit card, 8” x 10” / 203.2 x 254.0 mm, A4, Letter, Wide*1 zPaper type The available page sizes vary depending on the media type. For details, visit our website. *1 Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. *2Plain Paper can be selected for Paper type only when Paper size is set to A4 or 8.5 x 11 (Letter). When Paper type is set to Plain Paper, borderless printing will be disabled even when Layout is set to Borderless. *3 You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase. *4 When printing on Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss 8” x 10” / 203.2 x 254.0 mm (SG-201), select 20 x 25 cm/8 x 10 for Paper size and Default for Paper type. *5 Exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select 10 x 15 cm/ 4 x 6 in Paper size and Photo for Paper type. Do not set Layout to Borderless. Note zIn the following description, names of setting items are given according to those used in Canon- brand PictBridge compliant devices. Setting item names may be different depending on the brand or model of your device. zSome setting items explained below may not be available on some devices. In this case, the settings made on the machine are applied. Also, when some items are set to Default on a PictBridge compliant device, the machine settings for these items are applied. For details, see “Setting on the Machine” on page 24. Paper Type SettingLoadable Paper*3 Plain Paper*2Super White Paper or other plain paper Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use” Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss *4 Photo Stickers*5 Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
23 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device zLayout Setting Various layout options are available. zBordered/Borderless: You can select whether or not to print an image with a border. zN-up: You can use this option when printing on sticker paper, or A4- or Letter-sized paper. Sticker paper: When you select 10 x 15 cm/4 x 6 for Paper size, you can print 16 images on a single sheet of paper. A4- or Letter-sized paper: When you select A4 or 8.5 x 11 (Letter) for Paper size, you can print 4 images on a single sheet of paper. Besides the above options, you can also specify to print an index of images in the DPOF* print settings menu. * DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard format to record the specified information regarding images, such as which image or number of copies to print. zDate/File No. Print Setting You can specify whether the date and/or file number will be printed. zImage Optimize Setting You can select the optimization method to obtain high print quality. When you select On, the shooting information is used to print the optimized image. If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant device, the following additional options may be available, depending on the model. –VIVID makes green and blue more lively. –NR (Noise Reduction) reduces the noise on blue areas like the sky as well as on black areas. –Face brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light. –Red-Eye corrects red eyes in portraits caused by flash photography. zTrimming Setting You can select an area to print. Note zIf the images already have dates superimposed when shot, set this PictBridge setting item to Off. If you select Date, File No., or Both, the date and/or file number will be printed over the date printed by the device’s function. zDepending on the paper size and layout, the date will only be printed even when Both is selected.
24Printing Photographs Directl y from a Compliant Device „Setting on the Machine This section describes the PictBr idge print settings on the machine. Set the print settings to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to print according to the settings on the machine. z Setting Items and Specifying the Settings *1 Set the items in this column to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to make settings on the machine. *2 You can switch the page size between A4 or Letter. For details, see “Setting The Default Page Size” on page 16. *3 If you select Plain Paper as the medi a type, borderless print cannot be performed. Setting ItemHow to SpecifyCorresponding Setting of PictBridge Compliant Devices *1 Page size Press the Paper button repeatedly to select the page size and media type, when printing directly from a PictBridge compliant device. A4 or Letter Photo Paper *2, A4 or Letter Plain Paper*2, or 4” x 6” Photo Paper. Paper size Media type Paper type Borderless print Press the Fit to Page button to turn the lamp on to enable borderless print. *3Layout
25 Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance List of Maintenance Codes To perform maintenance of the machine, press the Maintenance button repeatedly until the desired code is displayed on the LED, then press the Black or Color button. Maintenance CodeOperationSee Prints the nozzle check pattern. “Prin ting the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 27 Performs Print Head Cleaning. “Print Head Cleaning” on page 29 Performs Print Head Deep Cleaning. “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 30 Prints the head alignment sheet. “Aligning the Print Head” on page 31 Scans the head alignment sheet. “Aligning the Print Head” on page 31 Prints the current head alignment setting. “Aligning the Print Head” on page 31 Cleans the paper feed roller. “Cleani ng the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)” on page 41 Cleans the bottom plate. “Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)” on page 41
26Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Fain t or Colors Are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorre ct, the print head nozzles on FINE Cartridges are probably clogged. Print the nozzle check pattern to confirm the condition of the nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning. If print results are not satisfactory, performing Print Head Alignment may improve print quality. Note Before performing maintenance z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge has not run out of ink. See “Getting the Ink Status Information” on page 33. z Make sure that a FINE Cartridge is installed properly. See “Replacing FINE Cartridges” on page 36. z Make sure that the orange protective tape is removed from the bottom of a FINE Cartridge. z If the error code is displayed on the LED, see “An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED” on page 44. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. See “Print Results Not Satisfactory” on page 48. Step 1 See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 27. If lines are missing or if white streaks appearAfter cleaning the Print Head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern. Step 2 See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 29. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice Step 3 See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 30. If the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Deep Cleaning twice Step 4 See “Replacing a FINE Cartridge” on page 33. Note If the straight line is misaligned or the Print Head position is misaligned, align the Print Head position. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 31.