Canon Pixma Mp520 Quick Start Guide

37Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device
Printing Photographs Directly from a 
PictBridge 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...

38Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge 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...

39Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge 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 giv en in the instruction manual of your PictBridge 
compliant device.
z Paper Size and Paper Type Settings
The following sizes and types of printing paper  can be used when printing from a PictBridge 
compliant device.
z...

40Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device
zLayout Setting
Various layout options are available.
zBordered/Borderless: You can select whether or not to print an image with a border.
z N-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 ,...

41Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device
„Setting on the Machine
This section describes the PictBridge 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.
zDisplaying the PictBridge Settings Screen and Specifying the Settings
(1)Turn on the machine.
(2)Select Settings on the HOME screen, then press the OK button.
(3)Select Device settings, then press the OK button....

42Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device
zSetting Items
*1Set the items in this column to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to make 
settings on the machine.
*2When Manual correction is selected, the items (5) to (14) are available to specify.
No.Setting ItemDescriptionCorresponding 
Setting of PictBridge 
Compliant Devices
*1
(1) Page size Select the page size, when printing directly 
from a PictBridge compliant device.Paper size
(2) Media type Select the...

43
Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank
This section explains the way to confirm the in k status and the procedure to replace ink tanks.
When ink runs out or other errors occur, an error  message is displayed on the LCD to inform you of 
the error. See “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 68 and confirm how to handle it.
When printing from your computer, error mess ages appear on your computer screen as well.
„Getting the Ink Status Information
You can confirm the...

44Routine Maintenance
An error message may be displayed on the LCD during printing.
zWith the Ink lamps
You can confirm the status of each ink tank by the ink lamps. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) 
of the machine to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash.
zInk lamp is on  
The ink tank is correctly set and there is enough ink remaining to print.
z Ink lamp is flashing  
Flashing slowly (at around 3-second intervals)
Ink is low. You can continue printing for a while, but we recommend you to...

45
Routine Maintenance
„ Replacing Ink Tanks
When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.
1Open the Front Tray.
(1) Put your finger in the rounded indent of the Front Tray and open it gently.
2Make sure that the machine is turned on, lift 
the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), and set the 
Scanning Unit Support to hold the cover.
The Print Head Holder moves to the center.
3Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing 
fast.
(1)Push the tab and remove the ink tank.
Important
Handling...

46Routine Maintenance
4Prepare the replacement tank.
(1)Remove the new ink tank from its packaging.
(2)Pull the orange tape (B) in the direction of the 
arrow to peel off the protective film.
(3)Remove the film (C) completely.
(4)Remove the orange protective cap from the 
bottom of the ink tank.
Discard the cap once it is removed.
Important
Make sure that the protective film does not remain on 
the air hole (D). If the air hole is blocked with the 
remaining film, ink may leak out or may not eject...