Canon Pixma Mp520 Quick Start Guide

							
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Before Using the Machine
4Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.
Notez When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the 
loaded paper in  Page size and Media type  in each mode. For details on settings in each mode, 
see “Setting Items” on page 21 and page 26.
z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper 
in Page Size  (or Paper Size ) and Media Type  in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 33 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 34.
z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.
For details, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
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							18Before Using the Machine
Loading Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.
„Loading Envelopes in the Rear Tray
1Prepare the envelopes.
zPress down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them.
zIf the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them in the opposite 
direction.
zIf the flap of an envelope is curled, flatten it.
zIf the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use a pen to press the envelope 
flat and sharpen the crease.
Press the envelope flat, working from the middle to the edge.
Important
zYou need to print from the computer to print on envelopes.
zDo not use the following envelopes:
– Envelopes with double flaps (or sticker flaps)
– Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
– Envelopes with pressure stickers
– Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive
zSelect DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in the printer driver according to the envelope size you are using. If 
you do not, the address will be printed in the wrong direction.
zIn Windows
®, print guidance will be displayed when envelopes are printed. To prevent display of print 
guidance, refer to Printing Envelopes in the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
Important
zThe envelopes may jam in the machine if they are not flat or the edges are not aligned.
zMake sure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.1 inches / 3 mm.
* The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope.
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Before Using the Machine
2Load the envelopes.
(1) Retract the Paper Support.
(2) Load the envelope against the Cover Guide on 
the right side of the Paper Support.
Load with the address side facing UP and the 
rear flaps DOWN on the left.
Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the envelope.
(4) Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the Rear Tray lamp lights up.
3Specify the settings in  the printer driver.
(1)Select  Envelope  in Media Type .
(2) Select the size for envelopes.
In Windows, select  DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10  in Page Size .
In Macintosh
®, select  DL Envelope  or #10 Envelope  in Paper Size .
(3) Select  Landscape  in Orientation .
Important
Envelopes may not be fed properly if the Paper 
Support is extended.
Important
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright 
when you load envelopes in the Rear Tray.
Note
Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. The envelopes may not be fed properly.
Important
Be sure to set the printer driver setting properly. If you do not, the address will be printed in the 
wrong direction.
Note
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 33 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 34.
(A) Printing orientation
(B) Make sure the flaps are folded.
(3)
(B)
(A)
(1)
(2)
(4)
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Loading Small-Sized Paper
You can use 4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized 
papers in the Rear Tray only.
(1) Load the small-sized paper against the Cover 
Guide (the right side of the Paper Support) 
with the print side facing UP.
(2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the paper stack.
(3) Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the 
Rear Tray  lamp lights.
(4) Specify the page size and media type settings 
according to the loaded paper.
Note
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright 
when you load paper in the Rear Tray.
Note
zWhen performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of 
the loaded paper in  Page size and Media type  in each mode. For details on settings in 
each mode, see “Setting Items” on page 21 and page 26.
z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded 
paper in  Page Size  (or Paper Size ) and Media Type  in the printer driver. For details on 
printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 33 or “Printing with Macintosh” 
on page 34.
z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.
For details, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
(2)
(1)
(3)
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Copying
Copying
Making Copies
This section describes the basic procedure to make  copies. For details, refer to “Copying” in the 
User’s Guide  on-screen manual.
1Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4.
2Make sure that  Copy is selected on the  HOME screen, then press the  OK button.
3Load paper.
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 7.
4Load the original on the Platen Glass.
See “Handling the Original Document” on page 5.
5Specify copy settings.
(1) Confirm the paper source, page size, media 
type, and other settings. To change the settings, 
select the item and press the  OK button.
(2) Press the [ +] or [ -] button to specify the number 
of copies.
6Press the  Color button for color copying, or 
the  Black  button for black & white copying.
„Setting Items
Note
You can also press the  Color or Black  button instead of the  OK button.
Note
zPage size and media type settings are saved in each mode.
z The settings of the page size, media type, etc. are retained even if the machine is turned off.
z Depending on the functions, some setting items cannot be specified in combination.
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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(1)Magnification
Specify the reduction/enlargement method. For details, refer to “Reducing or Enlarging a 
Copy” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
(2)Intensity
Specify the intensity. For details, refer to “Changing Intensity Setting” in the User’s Guide 
on-screen manual.
(3)Page size
Select the page size of the loaded paper.
(4)Media type
Select the media type of the loaded paper.
(5)Print quality
Adjust print quality according to the original.
(6)Paper source
Select the paper source. Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded 
paper is selected as the paper source.
Using Useful Copy Functions
For details, refer to Using Useful Copy Functions in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
Important
zIf you used Fast (speed-priority) with media type set to Plain paper and the quality is not as 
good as expected, select Standard or High (quality-priority) and try copying again.
zSelect High (quality-priority) to copy in grayscale. Grayscale renders tones in a range of grays 
instead of black or white.
Reduced/Enlarged copy2-on-1 copy
Borderless copy
4-on-1 copy Image repeatFrame erase
Masking
Trimming Trimming
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							23 Printing from a Memory Card
Printing from a Memory Card
Memory Cards Supported by This Machine
The following memory cards are compatible with this machine.
*1 Use the special adapter provided with the card.
*2 Use “SD Card Adapter” provided with the card.
*3 Requires purchase of a separate compact flash card adapter for xD-Picture Cards.
Memory cards that can be directly inserted into the Card Slot:
zSD Secure Digital memory card
zSDHC memory card
zMultiMediaCard
zCompact Flash (CF) Card
Supports Type I/II (3.3 V)
zMicrodrive
zMemory Stick
zMemory Stick PRO
Memory cards that can be inserted in the Card Slot using the adapter:
Important
If one of the following memory cards is inserted without an adapter, you may not be able to remove the 
card. Be sure to attach it to the adapter before inserting to the Card Slot.
miniSD Card*1
microSD Card*2
xD-Picture Card*3
zMemory Stick Duo*1
zMemory Stick PRO Duo*1 
RS-MMC*1
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Inserting the Memory Card
1
Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4.
2Open the Card Slot Cover.
3Insert only one memory card into the Card Slot.
z How to insert
Insert a memory card with the labeled side facing to the right.
*1 Be sure to attach the memory card to the special adapter before inserting it into the Card  Slot.
*2 Use “SD Card Adapter” provided with the card.
4Confirm that the  Access lamp has lit up.
5Close the Card Slot Cover.
Card TypeInserting Card
zCompact Flash (CF) Card
zMicrodrive
zxD-Picture Card*1
zSD Secure Digital memory card
zSDHC memory card
zminiSD Card*1
zmicroSD Card*2
zMemory Stick
zMemory Stick PRO
zMemory Stick Duo*1
zMemory Stick PRO Duo*1
zMultiMediaCard
zRS-MMC*1
Caution
zThe memory card will stick out of the Card Slot, but do not force it into the slot any further. Doing 
so damages the machine and the memory card.
z Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it into the Card Slot. If you 
force the memory card into the Card Slot in the wrong orientation, you may damage the memory 
card and/or the machine.
The  Access  lamp 
lights up.
Insert into the left 
Card Slot. 
The  Access  lamp 
lights up.
Insert into the 
right Card Slot. 
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Printing from a Memory Card
Removing the Memory Card
1
Open the Card Slot Cover.
2Make sure that the  Access lamp is lit, then remove the memory card.
3Close the Card Slot Cover.
Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card
1
Prepare 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.
2Insert the memory card.
(1)Select  Memory card  on the HOME screen, then press the  OK button.
(2) Insert the memory card into the Card Slot.
See “Inserting the Memory Card” on page 24.
3Select the print menu.
(1)Make sure that  Select and print  is selected, then press the  OK button.
(2) Confirm the paper source, paper size, media type, and other settings.
To change the settings, select the item and press the  OK button.
(3) Select  Next, and then press the  OK button.
4Select the photo to print and specify  the number of copies for each photo.
(1)Use the  Easy-Scroll Wheel  or the [ or  ] button to display a photo to print.
(2) Press the [ +] or [ -] button to specify the number of copies.
(3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) to specify the number of copies for each photo.
(4) Press the  OK button.
Important
The  Access  lamp flashes while the machine is reading or writing data from/to the memory card. 
Removing the memory card or turning off the machine while the  Access lamp is flashing may 
damage the data saved on the memory card. Do not remove the memory card while the  Access 
lamp is flashing.
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5Start printing.
(1)Confirm the print setting.
To change the settings, select the item and 
press the  OK button.
(2) Confirm the total number of copies for the 
selected photos.
(3) Press the  Color button.
The specified number of copies  of each photo will be printed.
„Setting Items
z Print Settings Confirmation Screen
Example: Screen displayed in  Select and print in the memory card mode or the easy photo 
reprint mode
(1) Page size
Select the page size of the loaded paper.
(2) Media type
Select the media type of the loaded paper.
(3) Print quality
Adjust the print quality according to the original.
(4) Bordered, Borderless
Select bordered or borderless print.
(5) Paper source
Select the paper source. Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded 
paper is selected as the paper source.
Note
For details on the functions associated with 
Advanced  and Check photo , see “Setting Items” on 
page 26.
Note
z Page size and media type se ttings are saved in each mode.
z The print settings are retained even if the machine is turned off.
z Depending on the functions, some setting it ems cannot be specified in combination.
Note
When you set Plain paper in media type, the photo will be printed with bordered even you 
select  Boderless .
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(4)
(5) (3)
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