Canon Pixma Mp530 User Guide

							
9Safety Precautions
Print Head/Ink tanks For safety reasons, store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. 
Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. 
Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. 
Never touch the Print Head. 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safe ty precautions should always be followed to 
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and  injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for exampl e, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or 
laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using this product during  an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric 
shock from lightning.
3. Do not use this product to report a gas  leak in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
 
						

							
10Reading the Document
Reading the Document
Symbols Used in This Guide
Please read the list below of symbols used in this guide. The followi ng symbols are used to indicate 
important instructions. Be sure to obey these instructions.
Warning
Indicates a warning concerning operations that ma y lead to death or injury to persons if not 
performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings. 
Caution
Indicates a caution concerning operations that may l ead to injury to persons or damage to property if 
not performed correctly. In order to use the machi ne safely, always pay attention to these cautions. 
Important
Indicates operational warnings and restrictions. Be certain to read these items to operate the 
machine correctly and to avoid damage to the machine. 
Note
Indicates notes for operation or additional ex planations. Reading these is highly recommended. 
Read this when the machine is connected to a Windows® system.
Read this when the machine is connected to a Macintosh® system.
 
						

							
11Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product 
and Use of Images
It may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print or use reproductions of the following documents. 
The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doub t, check with a legal representative in your 
jurisdiction.
z Paper money
z Money orders
z Certificates of deposit
z Postage stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
z Identifying badges or insignias
z Selective service or draft papers
z Checks or drafts issued by governmental 
agencies
z Motor vehicle licenses and certificates of title z
Traveler’s checks
z Food stamps
z Passports
z Immigration papers
z Internal revenue stamps (canceled or 
uncanceled)
z Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
z Stock certificates
z Copyrighted works/works of art without 
permission of copyright owner
 
						

							
Chapter 1
12Chapter 1Before Printing
Before Printing
Main Components and Their Functions
„Front View
(1) ADF (Auto Document Feeder)
Automatically scans in documents loaded in the Document Tray.
(2) Feeder Cover Open this cover when clearing jammed documents.
(3) Document Guides Adjust these guides to match the document width.
(4) Paper Support Supports paper loaded on the tray. Extend it be fore loading paper by putting your finger in 
the rounded hollow and pulling out the extension until it stops.
(5) Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure that the  left edge just touches this guide.
To move the Paper Guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction.
(6) Auto Sheet Feeder Load paper here before printing. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time.
(7) Cover Guide Align the right side of the paper to this guide.
(8) Document Tray Open this tray to load a document. Once loaded, the document is fed one page at a time. 
Load the document with the side you want to scan face up.
(9) Document Output Slot Documents scanned from the Document Tray are delivered here.
(10) Document Cover Open this cover when loading a  document on the Platen Glass.
(1)(2)
(13)(11)(10)
(9)(8)
(3)
(6)
(7)
(4) (5)
(12)
 
						

							
Chapter 1 13Before Printing
(11) Direct Print Port
Connect the USB cable when printing directly  from a digital camera or a digital video 
camcorder or a mobile phone equipped with a  camera compatible with PictBridge or 
Canon Bubble Jet Direct. See  “Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device” 
on page 53 .
(12) Paper Output Tray Printouts are output to this tray. It opens automat ically when copying or printing is started. 
If it is closed, press the Open Button.
(13) Operation Panel Used to change the settings or operate the machine. See  “Operation Panel Name and 
Functions” on page 16 .
(14) Platen Glass Used to load a document to be processed.
(15) Open Button Press this button to open the Paper Output Tray.
(16) Cassette Load paper to be used regularly here. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time.
Photo Stickers and 2.13 x 3.39 / 54.0 x 86.0 mm size paper are not loadable in the 
Cassette.
(14)
(15)
(16)
 
						

							
14Chapter 1Before Printing
„Rear View and Interior
(17) Print Head Lock Lever
Used to fix the Print Head.
(18) Ink Lamp Lights or flashes red to indicate the status  of the ink tank. You can check the status of 
each ink tank according to the way its lamp flashes. See  “Ink Lamps” on page 15.
(19) Print Head Holder Used to install a Print Head.
(20) Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) This is the unit used to scan documents. Open  this unit when replacing the ink tanks, or 
clearing jammed paper.
(21) Inner Cover Open this cover when replacing the in k tanks, or clearing jammed paper.
Important
Do not pull up this lever after installing the Print Head.
(20)
(17)(18)
(19)
(21)
(27)(26)(25) (22)(24)(23)
 
						

							
Chapter 1 15Before Printing
(22) Duplexing Transport Unit
Open this unit when clearing jammed paper after pulling out the Cassette.
(23) Power Cord Connection This is the connector used to connect the provided power cord.
(24) Rear Cover Open this cover when clearing jammed paper.
(25) USB Port This is the connector used to connect the  machine to a computer using a USB cable.
(26) Telephone Line Jack Connect the telephone line here.
(27) External Device Jack Connect the external device here. 
Important
While the machine is printing  from or scanning images to the computer, or the computer 
is in the sleep mode or standby mode,  do not disconnect and connect the USB cable.
Note
zFor information on how to install the Print Head and ink tanks, refer to the  Easy Setup 
Instructions .
Ink Lamps
z You can check the status of each ink tank according to the way its lamp flashes.
On: The machine is ready to print.
Slow flashing (about three seconds): Ink is  low. Prepare a new ink tank. For details, see 
“Getting the Ink Level Information” on page 98 .
Fast flashing (about one second): Ink tank is em pty, or the machine is not ready due to an 
error.
Off: Make sure all the ink tanks are installed properly. If an ink lamp cannot light even after 
reinstalling ink tanks, an error has occurred and the machine is not ready to print.
 
						

							
16Chapter 1Before Printing
„Operation Panel Name and Functions
(1) [ON/OFF]
Turns the machine ON and OFF. Before turning ON the machine, make sure the 
Document Cover is closed.
(2) [COPY] Switches the machine to the Copy mode. Flashes when the machine is turned on.
(3)  [FAX] Switches the machine to the Fax mode.
(4) In Use/Memory Lamp Flashes when the telephone line is in use. Li ghts when there are documents stored in the 
machines memory.
(5) [SCAN] Switches the machine to the Scan mode. Th is button is used when the machine is 
connected to a computer (Refer to the  Scan Guide).
(6) Alarm Lamp Lights or flashes orange, when an error occurs, or when paper or ink has run out.
(7) [Exposure] Sets the copy intensity and fax intensity.
(8) [Enlarge/Reduce] Sets the reduction or enlargement ratio for copying.
(9) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Displays messages, menu selections, and the operation status.
(10) [Menu] Displays menus to configure copy, fax, or machine settings.
(11) Numeric Buttons Enters numerical values such as the number  of copies, as well as fax/telephone numbers 
and characters.
(12) [Redial/Pause] Redials the last dialed number using numeric buttons. Also enters pauses between or 
after numbers when dialing or registering numbers.
(13) [Coded Dial] Press this button and a two-digit code to  dial a pre-registered fax/telephone number.
Note
zThe machine cannot receive faxes when the power is off.
z The power cannot be turned OFF while the machine is sending or receiving faxes, or 
when there are unsent faxes stored in the machine’s memory.
(10)
(19)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(9)(11)(1)(5)(7) (8)
(24)(22)(20)(18)(17)(14)
(6)(15) (12)(13)
(16)
(23) (21)
(26) (25)
 
						

							
Chapter 1 17Before Printing
(14) [Tone]
Switches temporarily to tone dialing. Also  changes the mode when entering characters.
(15) [OK] Finalizes your selection for the menu or setting item.
Restores the machine to normal operation after  a printing error was resolved, or if paper 
jams are cleared. Ejects documents remaining in the ADF.
(16) [(-) ] and [ (+)] Scrolls through menu selections, and increases  or decreases the number of copies. For 
the fax settings, [ ] cancels the entered c haracter, and [ ] enters a space between 
characters.
(17) [Back] Returns to the previous screen.
(18) [Stop/Reset] Cancels operations. If this butt on is pressed during printing, the machine aborts printing. 
Resets the settings for the number of copies , for the ratio of reduction/enlargement, for 
the intensity, and on .
Also enables you to return to the standby screen after you set some menus.
(19) [Color] Starts color copying or faxing.
(20) [Black] Starts black & white copying or faxing.
(21) [Paper] Sets the page size and media type for copying, and for received faxes.
(22) [Two-Sided] Selects two-sided copying. 
(23) [Image Quality] Sets the copy resolution and fax resolution.
(24) [Feed Switch] Selects the paper source. Press this toggle switch to change the paper source between 
the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette.
(25) Cassette Lamp Lights when the Cassette is selected.
(26) Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp Lights when the Auto Sheet Feeder is selected.
 
						

							
18Chapter 1Before Printing
Turning the Machine ON and OFF
Turn on the machine before starting printing.
„Turning on the Machine
Before turning on the machine, confirm that the Print Head and ink tanks are set into place.
1To turn on the machine, press [ON/OFF].
[COPY] flashes green for a while, and then turns on.
„Turning off the Machine
1To turn off the machine, press [ON/OFF].
The machine is off when the currently selected Mode button (e.g. [COPY]) stops flashing and 
all Operation Panel lamps are off.
„Setting the Power Saver Mode
 will be displayed on the screen, if the machine is not operated for the 
specified time (the de fault is 5 minutes).
You can change the interval of time to go into the Power Saver Mode as follows:
Note
If preparatory operations above are not yet finished, follow the  Easy Setup Instructions  to 
complete them.
Note
z If the Alarm Lamp lights or flashes orange and an error message is displayed on the LCD, 
see  “An Error Message is Displayed on the LCD” on page 113 .
z The machine goes into the Power Saver Mode if  not operated for the specified time (the 
default is 5 minutes) (See  “Setting the Power Saver Mode” on page 18 ). Press any button 
to restore the display.
Important
When removing the power plug after turning off the machine, be sure to check that all the 
lamps on the Operation Panel are not lit. If the pow er plug is removed from the wall outlet with 
the lamps on the Operation Panel lighting or  flashing, the machine cannot protect its Print 
Head and may be unable to print.
Note
The power cannot be turned OFF while the machi ne is sending or receiving a fax, or when 
there are unsent faxes stored in the machine’s memory.