Canon Pixma Mp830 User Guide

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Print Head/Ink tanksFor 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 safety 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 example, 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
 
						

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Reading the Document
Symbols Used in This Guide
Please read the list below of symbols used in this guide. The following symbols are used to indicate 
important instructions. Be sure to obey these instructions.
Warning
Indicates a warning concerning operations that may 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 lead to injury to persons or damage to property if 
not performed correctly. In order to use the machine 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 explanations. 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.
 
						

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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 doubt, check with a legal representative in your 
jurisdiction.
zPaper money
zMoney orders
zCertificates of deposit
zPostage stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
zIdentifying badges or insignias
zSelective service or draft papers
zChecks or drafts issued by governmental 
agencies
zMotor vehicle licenses and certificates of titlezTraveler’s checks
zFood stamps
zPassports
zImmigration papers
zInternal revenue stamps (canceled or 
uncanceled)
zBonds or other certificates of indebtedness
zStock certificates
zCopyrighted 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 (Automatic Document Feeder)
Automatically scans in documents loaded in the Document Tray.
(2) Feeder Cover
Open 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 before loading paper by putting your finger in 
the rounded indent 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 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 facing 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.
(11) Card Slot Cover
Open to insert a memory card. For details, see “Inserting the Memory Card” on page 54.
(1)(2)
(13)(11)
(9)(8)(5)
(6)
(7) (4)
(3)
(12)(10)
 
						

							Chapter 1 13Before Printing
(12) Direct Print Port
Used 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.
(13) Paper Output Tray
Open this tray before copying or printing by pressing the Open Button. However, even if it 
is closed, the tray will open automatically when copying or printing is started.
Close the tray when it is not in use.
(14) Platen Glass
Used to load a document to be processed.
(15) Scanner Lock Switch
Locks the internal fluorescent lamp that is located underneath the Platen Glass (scanning 
lamp), to be used when transporting the machine. Make sure to unlock it before turning 
the machine on.
(16) Operation Panel
Used to change the settings or operate the machine. See “Operation Panel Name and 
Functions” on page 16.
(17) Open Button
Press this button to open the Paper Output Tray.
(18) 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)
(18)
(16)
(17)
 
						

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„Rear View and Interior
(19) Print Head Lock Lever
Used to fix the Print Head.
(20) Ink Tank 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 Tank Lamps” on page 15.
(21) Print Head Holder
Used to install a Print Head.
(22) Scanning Unit (Printer Cover)
This is the unit used to scan documents. Open when replacing the ink tanks or clearing 
jammed paper.
(23) Inner Cover
Open this cover when replacing the ink tanks.
(24) Card Slot
Set the memory card here. For details, see “Inserting the Memory Card” on page 54.
(25) Access Lamp
Lights when a memory card is inserted into the Card Slot. This lamp flashes while the 
machine is reading or writing data from/to the memory card. For details, see “Inserting
the Memory Card” on page 54.
Important
Do not pull up this lever after installing the Print Head.
(22)
(19) (20) (21)(23)(24)
(25)
(27)(26)(28) (29)
(31)
(30)
 
						

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(26) Duplexing Transport Unit
Open when clearing jammed paper after pulling out the Cassette.
(27) Power Connector
This is the connector used to connect the provided power cord.
(28) Rear Cover
Open when clearing jammed paper.
(29) External Device Jack
Connects the external device.
(30) Telephone Line Jack
Connects with the telephone line.
(31) USB Connector (for computer)
This is the connector used to connect the machine to a computer using a USB cable.
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 Tank Lamps
zYou 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 142.
Fast flashing (about one second): Ink tank is empty, or the machine is not ready due to 
an error.
Off: Make sure all the ink tanks are installed properly. If an Ink Tank Lamp remains unlit 
even after reinstalling ink tanks, an error has occurred and the machine is not ready to 
print.
 
						

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„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 Copy mode. Flashes when the machine is turned on.
(3) [FAX]
Switches the machine to Fax mode.
(4) [SCAN]
Switches the machine to Scan mode. This button is used when the machine is connected 
to a computer. (Refer to the Scan Guide.)
(5) [MEMORY CARD]
Switches the machine to Memory card mode.
(6) In Use/Memory Lamp
Flashes when the telephone line is in use. Lights when there are documents stored in the 
machine's memory.
(7) Alarm Lamp
Lights or flashes orange, when an error occurs, or when paper or ink has run out.
(8) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Displays messages, menu selections, and the operation status.
(9) [Menu]
Used to display menus.
(10) [Settings]
Use to configure the page size, media type, and image correction settings.
(11) Numeric Buttons
Enter numerical values such as the number of copies, as well as fax/telephone numbers 
and characters.
(12) [Stop/Reset]
Cancels operations. If this button is pressed during printing, the machine aborts printing.
(13) One-Touch Speed Dial Key
Push these buttons to dial pre-registered fax/telephone numbers or group.
Note
zThe machine cannot receive faxes when the power is turned OFF.
zThe power cannot be turned OFF while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or 
when there are unsent faxes stored in the machine's memory.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(21)(9)(1)
(20)
(19) (18)
(17) (16)
(15)
(14)
(13)(6)
(7)(8)
(10)(11)(12)
(31) (30) (29)
(28) (27)(26) (25)
(24) (23)
(22)
 
						

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(14) Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp
Lit when the Auto Sheet Feeder is selected.
(15) Cassette Lamp
Lit when the Cassette is selected.
(16) [Feed Switch]
Selects the paper source. Press this toggle switch to change the paper source between 
the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette.
(17) [Photo Index Sheet]
Switches to Photo Index Sheet mode. See “Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet” on 
page 66.
(18) [Enlarge/Reduce]
Sets the enlargement or reduction ratio for copying.
(19) [Search]
Looks up target photos in the memory card using the shooting date as the search key. 
See“Searching for Photos with the Shooting Date (Search)” on page 59.
(20) [Two-Sided]
Specifies settings for .
(21) [FAX Quality]
Sets the resolution of the fax you are sending.
(22) [Back]
Allows you to return to the previous screen.
(23) [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.
(24)[] [] [ ] [ ]
Scroll through menu selections, and increase or decrease the number of copies. You can 
use these buttons when < >, < >, < >, and < > are displayed on the LCD. Also 
[ ] cancels the entered character, and [ ] enters a space between characters when 
entering characters.
(25) [Trimming]
Use to crop the photo that is displayed. See “Printing a Specified Area (Trimming)” on 
page 60.
(26) [Tone]
Switches temporarily to tone dialing. Also changes the mode when entering characters.
(27) [Redial/Pause]
Redials the last dialed number using Numeric buttons. Also enters pauses between or 
after numbers when dialing or registering numbers.
(28) [Coded Dial]
Press this button and a two-digit code to dial a pre-registered fax/telephone number or 
group.
(29) [Hook]
Engages or disengages the telephone line.
(30) [Black]
Starts black & white copying, scanning, or faxing.
(31) [Color]
Starts color copying, photo printing, scanning, or faxing.
 
						

							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.
1Press [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.
Note
If preparatory operations above are not yet finished, follow the Easy Setup Instructions to 
complete them.
Note
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 161.
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 power plug is removed from the wall outlet with 
the lamps on the Operation Panel lit or blinking, the machine cannot protect its Print Head and 
may be unable to print.
See “Keeping the Best Printing Results” on page 147.
Note
The power cannot be turned OFF while the machine is sending or receiving a fax, or when 
there are unsent faxes stored in the machine's memory.