Canon Pixma Mp970 Quick Start Guide

							37 Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film
(4)With the mark   on the Film Guide facing up, 
align the Film Guide with the grooves on the 
right and left sides of the Platen Glass.
(5)Confirm that the front side of the film (the side 
showing the correct image) faces down.
zMounting a 35 mm Slides: 
(1)On the Film Guide, open the Film Holder.
Squeeze the edges of the Film Holder inward 
lightly to release it.
(2)Lift the Film Holder (F) to remove the Film Strip 
Frame (G) from the Film Guide (H).
(3)Align the Film Guide with the grooves on the 
right and left sides of the Platen Glass.
(4)Mount the slides in the Film Guide with the 
front side (the side showing the correct image) 
facing down, with the frame order running from 
left to right, and with the image upside down. 
Load the slides in the landscape orientation, 
making sure they are not loose in the Film 
Guide.
(F)
(G)(H)
 
						

							38Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film
6Gently close the Document Cover and press the Color button.
Printing Scanned Photographs
1
Prepare for printing.
(1)Scan a photo or a film.
See “Scanning a Photo” on page 35 or “Scanning a Film” on page 35.
(2)Load paper.
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 9.
2Select the print menu.
(1)Make sure that Select and print is selected, then press the OK button.
(2)Confirm the paper source, page size, media type, and other settings.
To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button.
(3)Select Next, and then press the OK button.
3Select the photo to print and specify the number of copies for each photo.
(1)Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the [ or ] button to display a photo to print.
(2)Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies.
(3)Repeat steps (1) and (2) to specify the number of copies for each photo.
(4)Press the OK button.
Note
To attach the Film Strip Frame on the Film Guide after scanning slides is complete
(1) Align the circle marks (z) on the Film Strip Frame with the circle 
marks (z) on the Film Guide, and insert the tabs on the tip of 
the Film Strip Frame into the Film Guide.
(2) Squeeze the edges of the Film Holder inward lightly and close it 
completely.
Make sure that all the protrusions on the outer edges of the Film 
Holder fit into the slots in the Film Guide when closing the Film 
Holder. If the Film Holder does not close completely, press the 
whole Film Holder gently downward.
Important
Do not stare at the light directly for an extended period of time when scanning films.
 
						

							39 Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film
4Start printing.
(1)Confirm the print setting.
To change the settings, select the item and 
press the OK button.
(2)Confirm the total number of copies for selected 
photos.
(3)Press the Color button to print in color, or the Black button to print in black & white.
The specified number of copies of each photo will be printed.
Using Useful Printing Functions
Sticker print
Prints your favorite photo on Canon Photo Stickers to create your own stickers.
Print all photos
Prints all scanned photos.
Using Useful Display Functions
Change display
The display method of a photograph can be changed.
Tr i m m i n g
Edits images displayed on the LCD by cropping them.
Note
For details on the function associated with 
Advanced, see “Advanced Print Settings 
Screen” on page 31.
(1)
(2)
 
						

							40Printing from Your Computer
Printing from Your Computer
This section describes procedure for basic printing.
Printing with Windows
1
Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 5 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 9.
2Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.
3Select Print on the application software’s File menu.
4Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where 
“XXX” is your machine’s name) is selected in 
Select Printer, and click Preferences (or 
Properties).
5Specify the required settings and click OK.
You can change the paper source to be used with 
the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on 
the machine. For details, see “Changing the Paper 
Source” on page 15.
6Click Print (or OK).
Note
When printing photographs taken by your digital camera, you can perform Borderless Printing in easy 
steps using Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX is provided on the Setup CD-ROM. Easy-PhotoPrint 
EX supports Exif Print to optimize photographs taken by an Exif-compliant digital camera by using the print 
information recorded at the time of shooting to achieve higher print quality. For details on using Easy-
PhotoPrint EX, refer to the PC Photo Printing Guide on-screen manual.
Note
For details on other printer driver functions, click Help 
or Instructions to view the online help or the PC 
Printing Guide on-screen manual. Instructions is only 
displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed.
 
						

							41 Printing from Your Computer
Printing with Macintosh
1
Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 5 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 9.
2Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.
3Select Page Setup on the application 
software’s File menu.
4Make sure that your machine’s name is 
selected in Format for.
5Select the page size of the loaded paper in 
Paper Size.
6Click OK.
7Select Print on the application software’s File 
menu.
8Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu.
9Specify the required settings.
You can change the paper source to be used with 
the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on 
the machine. For details, see “Changing the Paper 
Source” on page 15.
10Click Print.
Note
For details on other printer driver functions, click   to 
view the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If the 
on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing 
Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if   is 
clicked.
 
						

							42Scanning Images
Scanning Images
You can scan images from the machine to a computer without printing them and save them in 
popular image types, such as JPEG, TIFF, bitmaps, or PDF. The scanned data can be sent to one of 
the computers connected over a network as well as to a computer connected via USB. If you are 
scanning printed text, you can use the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert it to 
text data.
Scanning Methods
You can select from the various scanning methods.
zIf You Want to Scan Originals Easily From the Machine
You can scan originals by using the Operation Panel of the machine.
See “Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the Machine” on page 42.
zIf You Want to Edit or Print the Scanned Images
MP Navigator EX enables you to edit the scanned images, such as optimizing or trimming.
You can also start application software from MP Navigator EX to edit or print the scanned 
images.
For detailed operations of MP Navigator EX, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual.
zIf You Want to Scan Originals with Advanced Settings
ScanGear enables you to scan originals with advanced settings such as the resolution.
For detailed operations of ScanGear, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual.
Besides the above-mentioned methods, you can use a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows Vista and 
Windows XP only) compliant application software and the Control Panel (Windows Vista and 
Windows XP only) to scan originals with this machine. For detailed operations, refer to the Scanning 
Guide on-screen manual.
„Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the Machine
For details, refer to “Scanning Methods” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
1(Macintosh only) Prepare your computer before scanning.
This operation is not necessary for Mac OS X v.10.4.x.
For details, refer to “Scanning Methods” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
2Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 5.
3Load the original document on the Platen Glass.
For scanning documents, see “Handling the Original Document” on page 7.
For scanning printed photos or films, see “Photo Printing from Printed Photo or Film” on 
page 35.
4Select Scan on the HOME screen, then press the OK button.
5Select USB or a LAN-connected computer, then press the OK button.
 
						

							43 Scanning Images
6Select the document type, then press the OK button.
7Select the scan operation, then press the OK button.
8Press the Color or Black button.
The operation to be performed after scanning the original depends on the scan operation 
setting you have selected in step 7. For details on how to modify the operation settings, refer 
to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual.
Important
Make sure that the document has been loaded correctly according to the document type that you 
have selected.
For details, refer to “Scanning Methods” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
Important
Do not stare at the light directly for an extended period of time when scanning originals.
 
						

							44Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device
Printing Photographs Directly from a 
PictBridge Compliant Device
You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile 
phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images 
directly without using a computer.
zConnectable Devices
PictBridge 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. A device can be connected to this machine for direct printing regardless of the 
manufacturer or the model as long as it complies with the PictBridge standard.
* PictBridge compliant digital still cameras, digital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile 
phones are hereafter collectively referred to as “PictBridge compliant device”.
A device with this mark is PictBridge compliant.
zPrintable Image Data Format
This machine prints images taken with a DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ver. 1.0/2.0- 
compatible digital camera (Exif ver. 2.2/2.21 compliant), as well as PNG files.
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge 
Compliant Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this machine, use a USB cable recommended by the 
device’s manufacturer.
1Prepare for printing.
(1)Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 5.
(2)Load paper
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 9.
(3)Make sure that the proper paper source is selected.
See “Changing the Paper Source” on page 15.
Warning
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-
20 to the Direct Print Port of the machine. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the machine 
could result.
Important
Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the PictBridge 
compliant device. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and 
machine, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
Note
When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the machine, we recommend the 
use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it 
fully.
 
						

							45Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device
2Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine.
(1)Make sure that the PictBridge compliant 
device is turned off.
(2)Connect the PictBridge compliant device 
to the machine using a USB cable 
recommended by the manufacturer of the 
device.
The device turns on automatically.
If your device does not turn on 
automatically, turn it on manually.
(3)Set up the PictBridge compliant device for 
direct printing.
  will appear on the LCD of the device 
when the machine is correctly connected.
3Specify the print settings such as paper type and layout.
See “About PictBridge Print Settings” on page 46.
You can make settings using the menu on the LCD of your PictBridge compliant device. 
Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the machine. 
If your PictBridge compliant device does not have setting menu, change the setting from the 
machine. For details, see “Setting on the Machine” on page 48.
4Start printing from your PictBridge compliant device.
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 on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it to this 
machine according to instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
(2)
 
						

							46Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device
About PictBridge Print Settings
„Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device
This section describes the print settings on a PictBridge compliant device. When operating the 
device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of your PictBridge 
compliant device.
zPaper Size and Paper Type Settings
The following sizes and types of printing paper can be used when printing from a PictBridge 
compliant device.
zPaper size
4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
*1, Credit card*2, 8 x 10 / 203.2 x 
254.0 mm, A4, Letter, Wide*1
zPaper type
The available paper sizes vary depending on the media type. For details, visit our website.
*1Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.*2Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray.*3Plain Paper can be selected for Paper type only when Paper size is set to A4 or 8.5 x 
11   ( L e t t e r ). When Paper type is set to Plain Paper, borderless printing will be disabled 
even when Layout is set to Borderless.
*4You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country 
or region of purchase.
*5When printing on Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss 8 x 10 / 203.2 x 254.0 mm (SG-201), 
select 20 x 25 cm/8 x 10 for Paper size and Default for Paper type.
*Select Photo Plus Glossy for Media type in the PictBridge settings screen on the 
machine. See “Setting on the Machine” on page 48.
*6Exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select 10 x 15 cm/
4 x 6 for Paper size and Photo for Paper type. Do not set Layout to Borderless.
Note
zIn the following description, names of setting items are given according to those used in Canon-
brand PictBridge compliant devices. Setting item names may be different depending on the 
brand or model of your device.
zSome setting items explained below may not be available on some devices. In this case, the 
settings made on the machine are applied. Also, when some items are set to Default on a 
PictBridge compliant device, the machine settings for these items are applied. For details, see 
“Setting on the Machine” on page 48.
Paper Type SettingLoadable Paper*4
Plain Paper*3Super White Paper or other plain paper
Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Glossy Photo Paper
Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”
Photo Paper Glossy
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
*5
Photo Stickers*2, *6
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro