Canon Pixma Mp530 User Guide

							
Chapter 1 19Before Printing
1Press [Menu] repeatedly to select .
2Use [ ] or [ ] to select , and press [OK].
3Use [ ] or [ ] to select .
4Press [OK].
5Use [ ] or [ ] to select the time to  switch the machine to the Power Saver 
mode.
5 MINUTES / 15 MINUTES / 1 HOUR / 8 HOURS
6Press [OK].
7Press [Stop/Reset].
Document Handling
This section describes how to load the doc ument on the Platen Glass or in the ADF.
„Document Requirements
The documents you load on the Platen Glass or in  the ADF for copying, faxing, or scanning must 
meet these requirements:
„ Loading Documents
Load documents that you want to copy, fax, or scan on the Platen Glass or in the ADF.
Platen GlassADF
Document 
type
z Special types of paper
z Photographs
z Book
z Documents that are not suitable for the 
ADF Multipage documents of the same size, 
thickness, and weight
Size 
(W x L)Max. 8.5 x 11.7 / 216 x 297 mm Max. 8.5 x 14.0 / 216 x 356 mm
Min. 5.8 x 5.8 / 148 x 148 mm
Quantity1 sheetzMax. 30 pages of A4- or letter-size 
sheets (20 lb / 75 gsm paper), up to 4 
mm in height
z Max. 10 pages of legal-size sheets (20 
lb / 75 gsm paper), up to 2 mm in height
z 1 sheet for sizes other than these
ThicknessMax. 0.39 / 10 mm 0.002 to 0.005 / 0.06 to 0.13 mm
Weight— 13 to 24 lb / 50 to 90 gsm
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20Chapter 1Before Printing
zUsing the Platen Glass
1Open the Document Cover.
2Load your document on the Platen Glass.
zPlace your document face down on the Platen Glass. 
z Align the upper left corner of your document  with the alignment mark on the upper left 
corner of the Platen Glass.
3Gently close the Document Cover.
Note
z Make sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or  the like is completely dry before loading the 
document.
z Remove all staples, paper clips, a nd the likes before loading the document.
Note
zThe machine cannot scan the area within about 0.08 / 2 mm from the rear edge, and 
within about 0.08 / 2 mm from the left edge of the Platen Glass.
z You can also scan in originals that are up to  0.39 / 10 mm thick, such as books. Set them 
on the Platen Glass in the same way as documents.
 
						

							
Chapter 1 21Before Printing
zUsing the ADF
1Remove any documents from the Platen Glass.
2Open the Document Tray.
3Load the document in the ADF (1). 
Load the document with the side you want to copy, fax, or scan face up in the ADF.
4Adjust the Document Guides to match the document width (2).
Note
zSet a document on the Platen Glass if y ou want to scan it at optimum quality.
z The area (range) within 0.08” / 2 mm from the top edge of document cannot be printed 
since the machine cannot scan it.
z Do not load the following types of doc uments in the ADF. They will jam.
– Wrinkled or creased paper
– Curled paper
– Torn paper
– Paper with holes
– Carbon paper or carbon-backed paper
– Surface treated paper
– Onion skin or thin paper
– Photograph or thick paper
(2)
(1)
(A)
 
						

							
22Chapter 1Before Printing
Loading Paper
This section describes how to load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette.
„Paper Handling
z Recommended Paper and Requirements
zRegrarding the machine setting for media type  when copying or printing without a computer, 
see the table in  “Changing the Page Size and Media Type” on page 37 .
Note
Ensure that the edge of the document stack is in line with the Paper Size Mark imprinted on 
the Document Tray (A).
Media TypeModel*1Paper Support Load LimitPrinter Driver 
Setting for 
[Media Type]
Auto Sheet FeederCassette
Plain Paper — 0.51 / 13 mm 0.51 / 13 mm [Plain Paper]
High 
Resolution 
Paper HR-101N 80 sheets (A4, Letter) 80 sheets (A4, Letter) [High Resolution 
Paper]
Super White 
Paper SW-201
0.51 / 13 mm (A4, 
Letter) 0.51 / 13 mm (A4, 
Letter) [Plain Paper]
Glossy Photo 
Paper GP-401 10 sheets (A4, Letter),
20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm, 
Credit Card) 10 sheets (A4, Letter),
20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm), 
Not supported (Credit 
Card)
*5
[Glossy Photo 
Paper]
Glossy Photo 
Paper 
“Everyday Use” GP-501 10 sheets (A4),
20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4),
20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm) [Glossy Photo 
Paper]
Matte Photo 
Paper MP-101 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 
20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 
20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm) [Matte Photo 
Paper]
Photo Paper 
Plus Double 
Sided
*2, *3
PP-101D 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5  x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 
mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5 
x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm)
[Photo Paper 
Plus Double 
Sided]
Photo Paper 
Plus Glossy
*3PP-101 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5  x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 
mm), 
20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter, 5 
x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 
mm), 
20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm) [Photo Paper 
Plus Glossy]
 
						

							
Chapter 1 23Before Printing
Paper having a Model Number is Canon specialty media.
You may not be able to purchase some Canon branded paper depending on your country.
*1 Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by the name.*2 This is available only when printing from your computer.*3 When loading a stack of paper, the printed side may be marked when it is fed in. If this 
happens, load paper one sheet at a time.
*4 When Windows is being used, you can specify the  print setting easily by using the Easy-Photo 
Print provided with the Setup CD-ROM.
*5 Feeding from the Cassette can damage the ma chine. Always load in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
zMedia Types You cannot Use
Do not use the following types of paper. Usi ng such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory 
results, but can also cause t he machine to jam or malfunction.
z Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
z Damp paper
z Excessively thin paper (less than 17 lb / 64 gsm)
z Excessively thick paper (more than 28 lb / 105 gsm)(non-Canon branded paper)
z Picture postcards
z Postcards affixed with photos or stickers 
z Envelopes with double flaps
z Envelopes with sticker flaps
Photo Paper 
Plus Semi-
gloss
*3
SG-101 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 
20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 
20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm) [Photo Paper 
Plus Glossy]
Photo Paper 
Pro*
3PR-101 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm) 10 sheets (A4, Letter), 
20 sheets (4 x 6 / 
101.6 x 152.4 mm) [Photo Paper 
Pro]
Photo 
St i c ke r s
*4PS-101 1 sheet Not loadable*5[Photo Paper 
Plus Glossy]
Transparencies CF-102 30 sheets 30 sheets [Transparencies]
T- S h i r t  
Transfers
*2TR-301 1 sheet 1 sheet [T-Shirt  Transfers]
Envelopes
*2— 10 envelopes 5 envelopes [Envelope]
Note
z For specifying the page size and media type  when performing copy or print without a 
computer, see  “Changing the Page Size and Media Type” on page 37 .
z When using plain paper (17 lb / 64 gsm), up  to 150 sheets (0.51 / 13 mm in height) can be 
loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette respectively. Select [Plain Paper] from 
[Media Type] in the printer driver.
For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide.
Media TypeModel*1Paper Support Load LimitPrinter Driver 
Setting for 
[Media Type]
Auto Sheet FeederCassette
 
						

							
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zEnvelopes with an embossed or treated surface
z Any type of paper with holes
z Handling Paper
zHold the paper as closely as possible to its edges  and try not to touch the print surface. Print 
quality will deteriorate if the print  surface is damaged or becomes dirty.
z Do not touch the print surface until the ink has dried. If prints get wet, do not touch the printed 
side until they dry.
z Paper may curl or the print surface may become smudged if you use a large amount of ink for 
printing. In this case, select  fo r  under . 
See  “If printing surface abrasion is not reso lved even after taking the actions above:” on 
page 126 . Do not print photos or documents that contain graphics on paper that curls easily. 
Remove this kind of paper for printing text-only documents.
z If the paper is curled, uncurl it before printing. To uncurl the paper, see  “Paper is curled.” on 
page 125 . 
z Put unused paper back into the package, and store them out of direct sunlight in a place 
where the temperature and humidity are low. Keep them on a level surface to avoid curling 
and wrinkling.
z If the printed area is traced with a highlight  pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat, 
ink may blur depending on the paper.
z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines
zDo not touch the print surface until the ink is  dry (approx. 30 minutes). Colors in dark images 
may appear indistinct at first, but will  become clearer after approx. 30 minutes. 
z Images may become smudged if you place them in  an album before the ink is completely dry. 
It is recommended that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours. 
z Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer  or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight.
z Do not store or display printouts in hot, dam p, or humid conditions. Never expose them to 
heat or direct sunlight.
z Store printouts in photo albums, photo frames, or  presentation binders to protect them from 
direct exposure to air or sunlight. 
z Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album  as you may not be able to remove them. 
z Be aware that some types of clear plasti c folders and albums may cause the edges of the 
paper to turn yellow.
„ About the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette
You can load paper in both the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette.
Loading paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder is easy,  and is convenient if you frequently switch to 
and print on various sizes or types of paper.
Loading paper in the Cassette allows you to prin t without reloading paper for each job. This is 
convenient for loading a certain type of paper, su ch as plain paper, you regularly print onto.
Loading paper in both the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette makes the following paper feed 
methods available:
Some types of paper cannot be used on the Cassette. See  “Recommended Paper and 
Requirements” on page 22 .
 
						

							
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zChanging the Paper Source to Feed Different Types/Sizes of Paper
If you load plain paper in the Cassette and photo paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder, changing the 
paper source allows you to print on both types  of paper without removing and reloading paper. 
To change the paper source, use [Feed Switch] on the machine or printer driver. 
You can also specify the type/size of paper to  be fed from the Cassette for regular use with the 
printer driver. For example, you can specify that  Letter-sized plain paper is always fed from the 
Cassette whenever you print.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder
(B) You can switch between paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder (e.g., 4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 
mm) or Cassette (e.g., A4/Letter-sized paper).
(C) Cassette
z Continuous Printing on the Same Type/Size of Paper by Using Both the 
Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette together
If the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette runs out of  paper, the paper source automatically switches 
to the other one. This is useful for printing onto a large volume of paper.
Note
z For information on page size, media type,  and paper support load limit for Auto Sheet 
Feeder or Cassette, see  “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 22 .
z For information on the printer driver settings, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide.
Important
zWhen printing from a computer, you need to set  this feature with the printer driver. For 
details, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide .
z This feature can be used only when paper of  the same size and media type are loaded in 
the Cassette and Auto Sheet Feeder.
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.
z This feature cannot be used for the Sticker copy.
(B)
(A)
(C)
 
						

							
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(A) If the Auto Sheet Feeder runs out of paper, the paper source automatically changes to the 
Cassette.
Procedure:
1Press [Menu] repeatedly to  select .
2Use [ ] or [ ] to select , and press [OK].
3Use [ ] or [ ] to select .
4Press [OK].
5Use [ ] or [ ] to select whether to  switch the paper source automatically.
6Press [OK].
7Press [Stop/Reset].
„Changing the Paper Source
Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected as a paper 
source. Press [Feed Switch] to change the paper source.
Note
For information on page size, media type, and paper support load limit for the Auto Sheet 
Feeder or Cassette, see  “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 22 .
ON: Switches the paper source automatically.
OFF: Switches the paper source by pre ssing [Feed Switch] on the Operation Panel.
(A)
PRINTSETTINGS
WAUTOFEEDSWITCH
AUTOFEEDSWITCH
WOFF
 
						

							
Chapter 1 27Before Printing
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp
(B) [Feed Switch]
(C) Cassette Lamp
„Loading the Print Media in the Auto Sheet Feeder
z Loading Paper
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
2Prepare to load paper.
Note
zPress [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp lights when loading paper in the 
Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette Lamp lights when loading paper in the Cassette.
z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver when printing from the 
computer. For details, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide.
Important
Load plain paper (A4-, letter-, or  legal-size) when receiving faxes.
Note
For detailed information on the specialty me dia Canon provides for use with its various 
printers, see  “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 22 .
Note
zAlign the edges of paper neatly before l oading. Loading paper without aligning the edges 
may cause paper jams.
z When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the 
opposite direction until the paper  becomes completely flat. See “Paper is curled.” on 
page 125 .
(A)
(B)
(C)
 
						

							
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(1)Open the Paper Support, then pull out the Pa per Support Extension to support the paper.
(2) Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray.
(3) Open up and set the Paper Output Tray Extension completely by pressing down the 
hollow on its front side.
(4) Press [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp (A) lights.
3Load the paper.
(1)Load the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side face up.
(2) Align the paper stack to the Cover Guide on the right side of the Paper Support.
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the paper stack.
Note
You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the  Printer 
Driver Guide .
Important
Ensure that the Cover Guide stands when you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
(2) (1)
(3)
(4)
(A)