Canon Pixma Mp830 User Guide

							Chapter 1 19Before Printing
„Setting the Power Save Mode
The machine enters Power save mode if not operated for a certain interval. In the Power save 
mode, the internal fluorescent lamp are turned off, and the selected Mode Lamp stays lit. You 
can configure the interval that the machine waits before entering Power save mode. See 
“Power save setting” on page 141.
When you try to perform any operation such as copying, faxing, or scanning, the machine will 
exit from Power save mode.
If you use the machine frequently, we recommend that you set the Power save transfer time 
to 1 hour or 8 hours.
„The Screen-saver Mode
The LCD goes out if the machine is not operated for 5 minutes. Press any button to restore 
the display. You cannot change the period before the LCD goes out.
Loading Documents to Copy, Fax, or Scan
This section describes how to load the document.
„Document Requirements
The documents you load on the Platen Glass or the ADF for copying, faxing, or scanning must 
meet these requirements:
Platen Glass ADF
Document 
type
zDocuments
zPhotographs
zBook
zDocuments that are not suitable for the 
ADFMultipage 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)
Only A4- or Letter-sized originals for two-
sided copying or scanning
Quantity1 sheet
zMax. 35 pages of A4- or Letter-sized 
sheets (20 lb. or 75 g/m2 paper), up to 
5 mm in height
zMax. 30 pages of Legal-sized sheets 
(20 lb. or 75 g/m
2 paper), up to 4 mm in 
height
z1 sheet for sizes other than these
ThicknessMax. 0.8" / 20 mm 0.002" to 0.005" (0.06 to 0.13 mm)
Weight— 13 to 24 lb. (50 to 90 g/m2)
 
						

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„Loading Documents
Load documents that you want to copy or scan on the Platen Glass or the ADF.
zUsing The Platen Glass
1Lift the Document Cover.
2Load your document on the Platen Glass.
zPlace your document face down on the Platen Glass. 
zAlign the upper left corner of your document with the alignment mark on the upper left 
corner of the Platen Glass.
Note
zMake sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like is completely dry before loading the 
document.
zRemove all staples, paper clips, and the like before feeding the document.
zLoad legal-size documents in the ADF.
zDo not load the following types of documents 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
 
						

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3Gently close the Document Cover.
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 side up in the ADF.
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.
zYou can also scan in originals that are up to 0.8" / 20 mm thick, such as books. Set them 
on the Platen Glass in the same way as documents.
Note
zSet a document on the Platen Glass if you want to scan it at optimum quality.
zWhen the document is set to the ADF, the first 0.08"/2mm of the leading edge of the 
document (the part that is first scanned) will not be read.
(1)
 
						

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4Adjust the Document Guides to match the document width (2).
Loading Paper
This section describes how to load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette.
„Paper Handling
zRecommended Paper and Requirements
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 — 0.52"/13 mm 0.52"/13 mm [Plain Paper]
High
Resolution
PaperHR-101N 80 sheets (A4, Letter) 80 sheets (A4, Letter) [High Resolution 
Paper]
Super White 
PaperSW-201
0.52"/13 mm (A4, Letter)0.52"/13 mm (A4, 
Letter)[Plain Paper]
Glossy Photo 
PaperGP-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]
(2)
(A)
 
						

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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 machine. Always load in the Auto Sheet Feeder. 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 
PaperMP-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]
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]
Media TypeModel*1Paper Support Load LimitPrinter Driver 
Setting for 
[Media Type]
Auto Sheet FeederCassette
 
						

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zMedia types you cannot use
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory 
results, but can also cause the machine to jam or malfunction.
zFolded, curled or wrinkled paper
zDamp paper
zExcessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)
zExcessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)(non-Canon branded paper)
zPicture postcards
zPostcards affixed with photos or stickers 
zEnvelopes with double flaps
zEnvelopes with sticker flaps
zEnvelopes with an embossed or treated surface
zAny type of paper with holes
zHandling 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.
zDo not touch the print surface until the ink has dried. If prints get wet, do not touch the printed 
side until they dry.
zPaper may curl or the print surface may become smudged if you use a large amount of ink for 
printing. In this case, select  for  under . 
See “If printing surface abrasion is not resolved even after taking the actions above:” on 
page 173. Do not print photos or documents that contain graphics on paper that curls easily. 
Remove this kind of paper for printing text-only documents.
zIf the paper is curled, uncurl it before printing. To uncurl the paper, see “Paper is curled.” on 
page 172.
zPut 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.
zIf 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.
zPhoto 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. 
zImages 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. 
zDo not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight.
zDo not store or display printouts in hot, damp, or humid conditions. Never expose them to 
heat or direct sunlight.
Note
zFor specifying the page size and media type when performing copy direct printing, see 
“Changing the Print Settings” on page 37.
zWhen using plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb), up to 150 sheets (13 mm or 0.52 inches 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.
 
						

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zStore printouts in photo albums, photo frames, or presentation binders to protect them from 
direct exposure to air or sunlight. 
zDo not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album as you may not be able to remove them. 
zBe aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the 
paper to turn yellow.
„About the Auto Sheet Feeder and the 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 print without reloading paper for each job. This is 
convenient for loading a certain type of paper, such 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.
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) You can switch between paper loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder (e.g., 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 
mm) or the Cassette (e.g., A4/Letter-sized paper).
(B) Auto Sheet Feeder
(C) Cassette
Note
zFor 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.
zFor information on the printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver Guide.
(A)
(B)
(C)
 
						

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zContinuous 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.
(A) If the Auto Sheet Feeder runs out of paper, the paper source automatically changes to the 
Cassette.
Important
zWhen printing from a computer, you need to set this feature with the printer driver. For 
details, refer to the Printer Driver Guide.
zThis feature can be used only when paper of the same size and media type are loaded in 
the Cassette and Auto Sheet Feeder.
zWhen printing from a computer, this feature can be used only when both paper sources are 
loaded with paper other than Credit Card- or Legal-sized paper.
zIn Copy mode or Memory card mode, this feature can be used only when both paper 
sources are loaded with paper other than Credit Card- or Legal-sized paper.
zIn Fax mode, this feature can be used only when both paper sources are loaded with A4- 
or Letter-sized plain paper.
Note
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.
(A)
 
						

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„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.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp
(B) [Feed Switch]
(C) Cassette Lamp
„Loading the Print Media in the Auto Sheet Feeder
zLoading Paper
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
Note
zPress [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp is lit when feeding paper from the 
Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette Lamp is lit when feeding paper from the Cassette.
zYou 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 media Canon provides for use with its various 
printers, see “Recommended Paper and Requirements” on page 22.
(A)
(B)
(C)
 
						

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2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Paper Support, then pull out the Paper Support Extension to support the paper.
(2)Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray.
(3)Open the Paper Output Tray Extension completely.
(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 facing UP.
(2)Align the paper stack against 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
zAlign the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges 
may cause paper jams.
zWhen 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 172.
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)