Canon Pixma Mp830 User Guide

							Chapter 3 69Printing from a Memory Card
Important
zPhoto Index Sheet cannot be scanned from the ADF.
zIf  is displayed on the LCD, press [OK]. Make sure that 
you have marked all the necessary circles on the sheet, and confirm its orientation and 
position when it is set on the Platen Glass for scanning.
zIf the filled circles on the Photo Index Sheet are not marked dark enough, the machine may 
not read the settings.
zDo not remove the memory card while the machine is printing.
zIf the Platen Glass is dirty, the machine may not read the settings. See “Cleaning the 
Platen Glass and Document Cover” on page 155.
zIf the Photo Index Sheet is dirty, the machine may not read the settings.
Note
zTo cancel printing, press [Stop/Reset].
zTo continue to print photographs using subsequent Photo Index Sheets, repeat the 
procedure from step 5.
zIf the memory card has been removed and then reinserted before printing with the Photo 
Index Sheet, it may take some time before printing starts.
 
						

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Printing Photographs Directly from a 
Compliant Device
Connecting a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder or mobile phone to 
the machine allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer.
(A) This mark indicates that the product is PictBridge-compatible. See 
“Printing Photographs 
Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device” on page 73.
(B) See 
“Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital 
Camera” on page 76.
Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this machine, use the USB cable supplied with the 
device.
Note
zPictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct 
printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use 
a computer.
zIt is possible to specify which images to print and various print settings from the operation panel of 
your camera or mobile phone.
zCanon Bubble Jet Direct allows you to print photos from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible 
(PictBridge incompatible) digital camera or digital video camcorder without a computer, by simply 
connecting the digital camera or digital video camcorder to this machine.
For details, see “Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital 
Camera” on page 76.
* Hereafter, the digital still camera, digital camcorder, and camera-equipped mobile phone 
compatible with PictBridge are collectively called a PictBridge compliant device.
Caution
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or Canon Bubble Jet Direct 
compatible digital cameras to the Direct Print Port of the machine. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or 
damage to the device could result.
(B) (A)
 
						

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1Set up the machine.
Refer to the Easy Setup Instructions to set up the machine and make it ready for printing.
2Turn on the machine.
See “Turning on the Machine” on page 18.
3Load the paper in the machine.
See “Loading Paper” on page 22.
4Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine.
(1)Ensure that the device is turned off.
(2)Connect the device to the machine using the USB cable (for connection to a computer) 
supplied with the device.
Important
Do not connect PictBridge compliant devices or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras 
to the machine while copying, scanning, faxing or printing is in progress.
Note
When printing photos with the digital device connected to the machine, it is advisable to use the AC 
adapter supplied with the device. If you use the device battery, be sure to charge it fully.
Note
The Print Head cannot be aligned using the controls of the digital device. If the Print Head 
alignment is not yet performed, execute automatic Print Head alignment, see “Aligning Print 
Head automatically” on page 153.
Note
Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode 
compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device.
You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the 
device to the machine.
Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual supplied with the 
PictBridge compliant device.
Note
Some types of the PictBridge compliant devices do not turn on automatically, when connected 
to the machine. If the device does not turn on automatically, turn it on manually.
 
						

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(3)Turn on and set up the device for direct printing.
Either of the following icons will display on the LCD display of the device when the 
machine is correctly connected.
 A PictBridge compliant device.
 A Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera.
Note
If neither of these icons appear, see “Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera” on 
page 179.
 
						

							Chapter 4 73Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge 
Compliant Device
When operating the device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual supplied 
with the PictBridge compliant device. Let’s take a look at the page size, media type, layout, image 
optimization modes, and date/file no. printing that can be set on a PictBridge compliant device 
connected to the machine.
„Checking or Changing PictBridge Print Settings from Your Camera
To change the page size or media type operate the device to select the PictBridge print setup 
mode and confirm or change the settings.
The settings below can be changed by pressing [Settings] in Memory card mode of this machine 
when a PictBridge compliant device is connected. However, changes can be made on the 
Settings screen (Memory Card) only when the corresponding items below are in the “Default” 
setting items (selections based on the machine setting) using the controls of the device.
About the Settings Explained below
The settings explained on the following pages cannot be made on some PictBridge compliant 
devices. If any setting cannot be made, the machine setting is used.
* Names of settings that are displayed on Canon PictBridge compliant device are used in the 
description given below. Different names may be displayed on the PictBridge compliant device 
depending on the brand or model.
About Image Data Format for Printing
This machine accepts images* taken with a camera compatible with the Design rule for Camera 
File System and PNG files.
* Exif2.21 compliant
About “Paper size” and “Paper type” 
When the “Default” (selections based on the machine setting) is selected, the machine operates 
based on the  and the  settings specified in the Memory card mode of 
the machine.
The following sizes and types of paper can be loaded in the machine by selecting options from 
“Paper size” and “Paper type”.
PictBridge compliant device 
setting itemsMachine setting on the Print Setting screen
Paper size : Default You can change the machine settings of (1), (2), and (4) 
on tab 1 in Memory card mode.
For the setting items, see “Memory card mode” on 
page 40. Paper type : Default
Layout : Default
Image optimize : Default You can change the machine settings on tab 2 in Memory 
card mode.
For the setting items, see “Memory card mode” on 
page 40.
 
						

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You may not be able to purchase some Canon branded paper depending on your country.*1 This paper is exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select 10 
x 15 cm / 4" x 6" in “Paper size”.
*2 This size can be selected only for Canon PictBridge compatible devices (note that it cannot be 
selected for some models).
*3 “Plain Paper” can be selected for “Paper type” when A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter) is selected for 
“Paper size”. When “Plain Paper” is selected for “Paper type”, bordered printing will be 
performed even when “Borderless” is selected for “Layout”.
*4 When A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter) is selected for “Paper size”, you can print in 4-up layout.
“Paper size” setting“Paper type” settingPaper loaded in machine
10 x 15 cm/4" x 6" Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
Photo Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
Photo Glossy Photo Paper
Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday 
Use"
Photo Stickers
*1
13 x 18 cm/5" x 7"*2Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
A4/8.5" x 11" (Letter)
*3, *4Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
Photo Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
Photo Glossy Photo Paper
A4 Photo Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday 
Use"
5.4 x 8.6 cm/Credit Card Photo Glossy Photo Paper
 
						

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About “Layout” and “Trimming”
For “Layout”, when the “Default” (selections based on the machine setting) is selected, the 
machine operates based on the print setting specified in the Memory card mode of the machine. 
Trimming is performed based on settings on the PictBridge compliant device.
About “Image optimize”
When the “Default” (selections based on the machine setting) is selected, the machine operates 
based on the tab 2 of the print setting specified in Memory card mode of the machine. For the 
setting items, see “Print Setting Items” on page 39.
If you use a Canon PictBridge compatible device, you can select “VIVID”, “NR”, “VIVID+NR”, or 
“Face”. (Note that these options cannot be selected for some models.)
About “Date/File No. print”
You cannot change this setting on this machine.
Selections of this setting will be based on that of the PictBridge compliant device.
If you select an image which has had the shooting date embedded in it using a camera with the 
print mode, select “Off” for this function. If you select “Date”, “File No.”, or “Both”, the date and/or 
file number will be printed over the embedded date.
Note
zWhen printing onto Photo Stickers (PS-101) (16-up), use the following settings.
1. Select the Auto Sheet Feeder as the paper source.
For details, see “Loading the Print Media in the Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 27.
Always load Photo Stickers (PS-101) in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
2. Select 10 x 15 cm / 4" x 6" for the “Paper size”, and “Photo” for the “Paper type”.
3. Select N-up for layout, then select 16-up.
zSome PictBridge compliant devices display the Layout option; 2-up, 4-up, 9-up, and 16-up. 
In this case always select 16-up.
zIf there are no options on the PictBridge compliant device that correspond to 16-up, 
printing on stickers is not possible.
zWhen you using Photo Stickers (PS-101), do not set “Borderless” in “Layout” settings.
Note
zWhen “VIVID” is selected, green and blue portions of photos are printed vividly.
zWhen “NR” (Noise Reduction) is selected, noise in blue portions, such as the sky, and dark 
portions is removed.
zWhen “VIVID+NR” is selected, functions of both “VIVID” and “NR” are performed.
zWhen “Face” is selected, backlit images are corrected when printed.
 
						

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Other Settings
If you use a Canon PictBridge-compliant device, you can use the following print settings.
(Note that these print settings cannot be used for some models.) For details, refer to your 
device’s instruction manual.
zShooting Info (Exif Data)
You can print shooting Info (Exif Data) on photos in list format, or in the margins of specified 
photos.
Select Layout, then select the item displayed with the [i] icon.
z35mm Film Style Layout (Contact Printing Layout)
You can print selected photos or index-specified photos in 35 mm film style layout (contact 
printing layout).
Select Layout, then select the item displayed with the film icon.
Printing Photographs Directly from a Canon Bubble 
Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera
The following is a list of media types that can be set on the Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible 
digital camera or digital video camcorder (PictBridge incompatible) along with their limitations when 
connected to this machine.
„Media Types for Digital Camera
When you connect a digital camera, you can use the following media:
Note
zNever disconnect the USB cable during printing.
zWhen disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and 
machine, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
zControls of the device cannot be used for the following:
– Print quality setting
– Machine maintenance
Note
To connect the compatible digital camera to this machine, use the USB cable for the computer 
connection supplied with the camera.
For details on connection, see “Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Device” on page 70.
Digital Camera SettingMedia Type
Card #1 Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
Card #2 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
Glossy Photo Paper 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" 4" x 6" /101.6 x 152.4 
mm
Card #3 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
 
						

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You may not be able to purchase some Canon branded paper depending on your country.
„Printing Directly from a Digital Camera or a Digital Video Camcorder
This section describes how to print after connecting a camera to the machine.
1Display the image you want to print in replay mode.
zIf the camera will not change to replay mode, refer to the manual supplied with your digital 
camera for instructions how to.
zWhen the digital camera is correctly connected, the icon   will display on the LCD of the 
digital camera. 
2Press [SET] on the digital camera.
The print setting menu is displayed on the LCD of the digital camera.
3Select [Style] and specify the page size, bordered or borderless printing, and date 
printing ON or OFF.
LTR Photo Paper Pro Letter
Photo Paper Plus Glossy Letter
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss Letter
Glossy Photo Paper Letter
A4 Photo Paper Pro A4
Photo Paper Plus Glossy A4
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss A4
Glossy Photo Paper A4
Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" A4
Note
zFor the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer to your digital camera 
manual.
zFor print error messages, see “Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera” on 
page 179.
Digital Camera SettingMedia Type
 
						

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4Specify the number of copies, select [Print], and then press [SET] on the digital 
camera.
Note
zBy operating the digital camera, you can make the following prints:
– You can make a standard print from the image displayed in the single display mode or in 
the index display mode.
– You can print specified numbers of images, or make an index print by editing the DPOF.
* Images other than Exif may not be index printed.
– For the images taken with an ExifPrint compatible digital camera, the ExifPrint function 
can be used.
– If date printing is set from the digital camera, the date when the photograph was taken is 
to be printed (excluding the index print).
– Images will be scaled automatically according to the image size set on the digital camera 
and the size of the media set on the machine.
zThe digital camera does not support the following functions:
– Print quality setting
– Machine maintenance
zTo disconnect the USB cable connecting the digital camera to the machine, follow the 
procedure below:
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the machine.
2. Turn OFF the digital camera.
3. Disconnect the USB cable from the digital camera.
When disconnecting the USB cable, be sure to hold the connector by its sides.