Canon Pixma Mp530 User Guide

							
Chapter 6
Chapter 6 89Scanning Images
Scanning Images
This section describes how to scan images.
About Scanning Images
You can scan images from the machine into a computer, and save them in JPEG, TIFF, or Bitmap 
format. Then you can process that data by using the supplied application software to create original 
images. Furthermore, you can use the supplied OCR  (Optical Character Recognition) software to 
convert scanned paper documents to text data.
„ Before Scanning
Before scanning images, confirm as follows:
zAre the necessary software (MP Drivers and MP Navigator) installed?
If the software is not yet installed, refer to the  Easy Setup Instructions.
z Does the document to be scanned meet the requirements for an original to set on the Platen 
Glass or in the ADF?
For details, see  “Document Requirements” on page 19 .
z Is the machine connected to your computer correctly?
Make sure your machine and computer ar e correctly connected with the USB cable.
Scanning Methods
„Scanning Using the MP Navigator
Using the MP Navigator, you can scan, proc ess and save documents to your computer.
On the Windows desktop, double-click the [MP Navigator 2.2] icon to open the MP Navigator. 
On the [Go] menu, select [Applications], then  double-click the [MP Navigator 2.2] icon to open 
the MP Navigator.
You can launch the following application software from the MP Navigator.
z Easy-PhotoPrint (Photo Printing)
z Presto! PageManager (Organizing photos and documents)
z ScanSoft OmniPage SE (Converting scanned document to text)
*
* This application software may not be supplied wi th this machine in some countries and regions.
 
						

							
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„Scanning from an Application Software
You can scan an image from TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows XP only) compliant application software 
and use the image in that application software. This procedure varies depending on the 
application software. 
For the detailed procedure, refer to the manual  of the application software you are using. 
Note
zIf you performed the [Custom Install] and only  installed the MP Driver and MP Navigator, 
these application software were not insta lled and thus cannot be launched. To launch any 
of the above application software from MP  Navigator, perform the [Custom Install] once 
again to install them.
z ScanSoft OmniPage SE does not support Windows 98 first edition.
z You can also open the MP Navigator from the  Operation Panel. For details on using the MP 
Navigator, refer to the  Scan Guide.
 
						

							
Chapter 7
Chapter 7 91Changing the Machine Settings
Changing the Machine Settings
Changing the Settings
This section describes the procedure to change the settings on , taking the 
steps to specify  as an example.
1Press [ON/OFF] to tu rn on the machine. 
See “Turning on the Machine” on page 18 .
2Press [Menu] repeatedly to select .
3Select the menu.
(1)Use [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item, then press [OK].
Example: select .
The setting screen for the selected item is displayed.
(2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select the menu, then press [OK].
Example: select .
4Change the settings.
(1)Use [ ] or [ ] to select the setting item, then press [OK].
Example: select .
PRINT SETTINGS
„QUIET MODE
Use this function if you want to reduce the  operation noise, such as when printing at night.
„PREVENT ABRASION
Use this setting only if the  print surface becomes smudged.
Important
zThe printing speed may be reduced compared to  when this setting is set to .
z This function may not be so effective depending on the print quality setting.
z Furthermore, certain noise, such as when the  machine is preparing for printing, is not 
reduced.
PRINTSETTINGS
QUIETMODEX
PRINTSETTINGS
WEXTENDEDAMOUNTX
EXTENDEDAMOUNT
SMALLX
 
						

							
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„EXTENDED AMOUNT
Selects the amount of image that extends off the paper when printing in Borderless (full).
„AUTO FEED SWITCH
If the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette runs out of  paper, the paper source automatically switches 
to the other one.
FA X  S E T T I N G S
Before changing any settings, you can print the USER’S  DATA LIST to check the current settings of 
your machine. For details, see  “Printing the USER’S DATA LIST” on page 71 .
„RECEIVE MODE SET
zFAX/TEL AUTO SW
Selects  receive mode.
zFA X  O N LY  M O D E
Selects  receive mode.
zDRPD
Selects  receive mode. This se tting is only available in US and Canada.
zNETWORK SWITCH
Selects  receive mode.  This setting is not available in some 
countries and regions.
z MANUAL MODE
Important
Be sure to revert this setting to  after printing since it may result in lower print quality.
Note
If you set  for this function, the ar ea of the image extending off the paper becomes 
larger.
Important
z This function only works when both paper sources are loaded with paper of the same size 
and type.
z When printing from a computer, you need to set  this feature with the printer driver. For 
details, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide .
z When printing from a computer, this featur e can be used only when both paper sources are 
loaded with paper other than Credit Card- or Legal-sized paper.
z In Copy mode, this feature can be used onl y when both paper sources are loaded with 
paper other than Credit Card- or Legal-sized paper.
z In Fax mode, this feature can be used only  when both paper sources are loaded with A4- 
or Letter-sized plain paper.
Note
For the limit number of paper to load into the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette, see the table 
in  “Changing the Page Size and Media Type” on page 37 .
 
						

							
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Selects  receive mode.
zANS.MACHINE MODE
Selects  receive mode.
„ MEMORY REFERENCE
zPRINT MEMORY LIST
Prints the MEMORY LIST.
zPRINT DOCUMENT
Selects a document stored in memory and prints it.
zDELETE DOCUMENT
Deletes a document in memory.
„ PRNT REPORT/LIST
zACTIVITY REPORT
Prints the ACTIVITY REPORT.
zSPEED DIAL LIST
Prints the CODED SPEED DIAL TELEPHONE NO. LIST.
zUSER’S DATA LIST
Prints the USER’S DATA LIST.
zMEMORY LIST
Prints the MEMORY LIST.
„ CODED DIAL REGIST
zCODED DIAL REGIST
Registers coded speed dialing.
„ USER SETTINGS
zDATE/TIME SETTING
Sets the current date and time.
zDATE DISPLAY
Selects the date format displayed on the LCD and printed on faxes you send.
Three date formats are available; , , and .
zSUMMER TIME SET
PRINT 1ST PAGE ONLY?: You can select pages to be printed. Select  to print only 
the first page of the document. Select  to print all the 
pages of the document.
PRINT BY NAME?: You can select the order of the destination numbers and  names printed in the list. Select  to print the list with the 
destination names in alphabetical order. Select  to print 
the list with the numerical order (00-39) in ascending order.
 
						

							
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Enables/disables the summer time setting. If you select , you can select additional 
sub-settings (This setting is not avail able in some countries and regions).
zUNIT TEL NUMBER
Enters the fax/telephone number printed on faxes you send.
zUNIT NAME
Enters the name printed on faxes you send.
zTX TERMINAL ID
Prints sender information at the top of each fax you send (The ON/OFF setting may be 
available depending on the county of purchase).
zOFFHOOK ALARM
Enables/disables the alarm that alerts you if the handset of the telephone connected to the 
machine is not hung up properly.
zVOLUME CONTROL
Sets the RX RING VOLUME and LINE MONITOR VOL.
zRX RING LEVEL
Selects the ring type for incoming call.
zTEL LINE TYPE
Selects the telephone line type setting for your machine.
zACTIVITY REPORT
Sets whether to print the ACTIVITY REPORT  automatically after every 20 transactions.
„TX SETTINGS
zECM TX
START DATE/TIME: Sets the date and time that summer time starts.
SET MONTH
SET WEEK
SET DAY OF WEEK
SET SHIFT TIMESpecify the month.
Specify the week.
Specify the day of the week.
Specify the 24 hours.
END DATE/TIME: Sets the date and time that summer time ends. SET MONTH
SET WEEK
SET DAY OF WEEK
SET SHIFT TIMESpecify the month.
Specify the week.
Specify the day of the week.
Specify the 24 hours.
TTI POSITION: Selects the position of t he sender information (outside or inside 
the image area) when sending black & white faxes 
(Automatically set inside the image area for color faxes).
FAX/TEL NO. MARK: Selects the mark to  appear before the fax/telephone number 
printed on faxes you send.
RX RING VOLUME: When the machine is set to ring, selects the ring volume.
LINE MONITOR VOL.: Selects the li ne monitor volume while dialing.
Note
In New Zealand, select . You cannot use .
 
						

							
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Enables/disables Error Correction Mode (ECM) sending.
zPAUSE TIME
 Selects the pause length when you press [Redial/Pause].
zAUTO REDIAL
Enables/disables automatic redialing.
zTX START SPEED
Selects the speed at which the machine starts transmitting.
zCOLOR TX
When faxing in color from the ADF, enables/d isables automatic converting the image into 
black and white before sending if the desti nation fax device does not support color.
zTX REPORT
Enables/disables automatic printing of  a transmission report after sending.
zDIAL TONE DETECT
If you selects , the machine transmits afte r confirming the dial tone. This function 
may not be supported depending on your country or area.
„ RX SETTINGS
zECM RX
Enables/disables Error Correcti on Mode (ECM) during reception.
zFAX/TEL AUTO SW
If you select  as the  receive mode, customizes its settings.
zDRPD:FAX RNG PAT
If you select  as the receive mode, se lect the ring pattern for the machine. This 
setting is only available in US and Canada.
z INCOMING RING
If you select ,  or  as the receive 
mode, enables/disables ringing for fax call s (A telephone must be connected to your 
machine for ringing to occur). REDIAL TIMES: If you select  as , enables setting the  number of redialings.
REDIAL INTERVAL: If you select  as , enables setting the  length of time between redialings.
ATTACH TX IMAGE: If you select  or  as , enables/disables printing the first page 
of the fax under the report (black & white faxes only).
RING START TIME: Selects the time the machine takes to check whether a call is a  fax or voice call.
TEL RING TIME: Selects the ring length for voice calls.
DEFAULT ACTION: Selects whether the machine switches to receive mode after  the ring time has elapsed, or whether it disconnects the call.
RING COUNT: If you select  as  , selects the number 
of rings for fax calls.
 
						

							
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zMAN/AUTO SWITCH
If you select  or  as the receive mode, 
enables/disables the machine to switch to fa x receive mode after ringing for a specified 
length of time.
z REMOTE RX
Enables/disables remote receiving.
If you select , selects the remote receiving ID.
zRX IMG REDUCTION
Enables/disables automatic reducti on of faxes to fit the paper loaded.
zRX START SPEED
Selects the speed at which the machine starts receiving.
zRX REPORT
Enables/disables automatic printing of  a reception report after receiving.
If you select  or , prints a reception 
report only when a print error occurred or every time you receive a fax.
OTHERS
„ AUDIBLE TONES
Selects the volume.
zKEYPAD VOLUME
Selects the beep volume when pressing the buttons on the Operation Panel.
zALARM VOLUME
Selects the alarm volume.
„ PWR SAVE SETTING
Specifies the time to switch the machine to the Power Saver mode.
„COUNTRY SELECT
Selects the country where you are using your ma chine. This setting is not available in some 
countries and regions.
„ LANGUAGE SETTING
Selects the language for LCD messages.
RESTORE DEFAULT
You can change the settings back to the settings on your purchase (some data may not be reset 
depending on your usage condition). RX START TIME: Selects the length of time the machine rings before switching to 
fax receive mode.
REDUC. DIRECTION: If you select  as , enables 
selecting the direction of the reduction.
 
						

							
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SAVE CONFIG
Saves the settings for the Settings screen.
LOAD CONFIG
Loads the settings for the Settings screen that were saved.
 
						

							
Chapter 8
98Chapter 8Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank
When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The machine will not print if the wrong type of ink tank is 
used, or if it is installed in the incorrect position.
The machine uses the following ink tanks.
Getting the Ink Level Information
You can check the ink tank status by the ink lamp di splay. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) of 
the machine and check the ink lamp.
When the ink level is low:
The ink lamp flashes slowly (about th ree seconds). Prepare a new ink tank.
...Repeats
When ink has run out:
The ink lamp flashes fast (about one second). Replace it with a new ink tank. ...Repeats
If an error message is displayed on the LCD, an ink  tank error has occurred and the machine cannot 
continue to print. See  “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD” on page 113 .
Black: CLI-8BK Magenta: CLI-8M
Black: PGI-5BK Cyan: CLI-8C
Yellow: CLI-8Y
Note
z
Be sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order. The proper arrangement from the left is 
Black , Black , Yellow , Magenta , Cyan .
z Should missing characte rs or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see  “When 
Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect” on page 103 .