Canon Pixma Mx310 Quick Start Guide

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Printing Photographs Direct ly from a 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 giv en in the instruction manual of your PictBridge 
compliant device.
z Paper Size and Paper Type Settings
The following sizes and types of printing paper  can be used when printing from a PictBridge 
compliant device.
z Paper size
4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
*1, Credit card, 8 x 10 / 203.2 x 254.0 
mm, A4, Letter, Wide*1
z Paper type
The available page sizes vary depending on the m edia type. For details, visit our website.
*1  Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.*2 Plain Paper  can be selected for  Paper type only when Paper size is set to A4 or  8.5 x 
11 (Letter) . When Paper type  is set to Plain Paper , borderless printing will be disabled 
even when  Layout is set to  Borderless .
*3  You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country 
or region of purchase.
*4  When 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 PAPER PLUS  for MEDIA TYPE  in the PICTBRIDGE SET  setting on the 
machine.
See “Setting on the Machine” on page 29.
*5  Exclusively used to print photo stickers . When printing on sticker paper, select 10 x 15 cm/
4 x 6  in 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.
z Some 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 29.
Paper Type SettingLoadable Paper*3
Plain Paper*2Super 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
*4
Photo Stickers*5
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
 
						

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zLayout Setting
Various layout options are available.
zBordered/Borderless: You can select whether or not to print an image with a border.
zN-up: You can use this option when printing on sticker paper, or A4- or Letter-sized paper.
Sticker paper: When you select 10 x 15 cm/4 x 6 for Paper size, you can print 16 images 
on a single sheet of paper.
A4- or Letter-sized paper: When you select A4 or 8.5 x 11 (Letter) for Paper size, you can 
print 4 images on a single sheet of paper.
zShooting Info (Exif Data): You can print shooting info (Exif Data) along with the image. The 
following two options are available.
1-up
*1: Prints the shooting info (Exif Data) in the margin of selected individual images.
20-up*2: Prints 20 images specified with DPOF*3 and their shooting info (Exif Data) in list 
format on a single sheet of paper.
z35 mm Film Style Layout (Contact Printing Layout)
*2: You can print the multiple images 
specified with DPOF*3 in a list format that looks like a negative film.
Besides the above options, you can also specify to print an index of images in the DPOF*3 print 
settings menu.
*1You can use this option only when 10 x 15 cm/4 x 6, 13 x 18 cm/5 x 7, 20 x 25 cm/8 x 
10, A4 or 8.5 x 11 (Letter) is selected for Paper size.
*2You can use this option only when A4 or 8.5 x 11 (Letter) is selected for Paper size.*3DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard format to record the specified information 
regarding images, such as which image or number of copies to print.
zDate/File No. Print Setting
You can specify whether the date and/or file number will be printed.
zImage Optimize Setting
You can select the optimization method to obtain high print quality. When you select On, the 
shooting information is used to print the optimized image.
If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant device, the following additional options may 
be available, depending on the model.
–VIVID makes green and blue more lively.
–NR (Noise Reduction) reduces the noise on blue areas like the sky as well as on black areas.
–Face brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light.
–Red-Eye corrects red eyes in portraits caused by flash photography.
zTrimming Setting
You can select an area to print.
Note
zIf the images already have dates superimposed when shot, set this PictBridge setting item to 
Off. If you select Date, File No., or Both, the date and/or file number will be printed over the 
date printed by the device’s function.
zDepending on the paper size and layout, the date will only be printed even when Both is 
selected.
 
						

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„Setting on the Machine
This section describes the PictBridge print settings on the machine.
Set the print settings to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to print 
according to the settings on the machine.
zDisplaying the PictBridge Settings Screen and Specifying the Settings
1Turn on the machine.
2Press the Menu button repeatedly until DEVICE SETTINGS appears.
3Press the [ or ] button to select PICTBRIDGE SET, then press the OK button.
4Press the [ or ] button to specify the setting item, then press the OK button.
5Repeat step 4 to specify each setting item as necessary.
zSetting Items
* Set the items in this column to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want 
to make settings on the machine.
Setting ItemDescriptionCorresponding 
Setting of PictBridge 
Compliant Devices*
PAGE SIZE Select the page size, when printing 
directly from a PictBridge compliant 
device.Paper size
MEDIA TYPE Select the media type, when printing 
directly from a PictBridge compliant 
device.Paper type
PRINT QLTY Select the print quality, when printing 
directly from a PictBridge compliant 
device.—
BORDERLESS PRINT Select bordered or borderless print. Layout
IMAGE ENHANCEMENT Selects whether to optimize photos with 
the functions below or not.
When SET is selected, you can 
configure the following.Image optimize
VIVID Makes green and blue more lively.
POP Automatically optimizes brightness and 
tone of a photo.
REMOVE NOISE Reduces the noise on blue areas like 
the sky as well as on black areas.
FACE BRIGHT Brightens a darkened face on the photo 
taken against the light.
RED EYE CORR Corrects red eyes in portraits caused by 
flash photography.
 
						

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Faxing
Preparing the Machine for Fax
Typical examples of connecting the machine are described below. The machine cannot send/receive 
faxes if the connection is incorrect. Connect the machine correctly.
„Methods of Connecting External Devices
zConnecting to an Analog Line
(A) Telephone line (analog)
zConnecting a Telephone or Answering Machine Directly
(A) Telephone or Answering machine
Important
If the Power Disconnects Unexpectedly
If there is a power failure or if you accidentally disconnect the power cord, the date/time settings as well as 
all documents stored in memory will be lost. User data and speed dialing settings are retained. If the 
power disconnects, the following will apply:
zYou will not be able to send or receive faxes or make copies.
zIf a telephone is connected to the machine, you can receive voice calls.
zWhether you are able to make voice calls depends on the type of your telephone.
(A)
(A)
 
						

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zConnecting a Telephone or Answering Machine via a Computer
(A) Computer
(B) Telephone or Answering machine
Users in the UK
If the connector of the external device cannot be connected to the jack on the machine, you will 
need to purchase a B.T. adapter to connect as follows:
Connect the external device line to the B.T. adapter, then connect the B.T. adapter to the   
jack.
Important
Do not connect the machine and external devices in parallel to the same telephone line using a 
splitter (A). The machine may not operate properly.
(A)
(A)(B)
 
						

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„Methods of Connecting the Various Lines
The following are some basic connection scheme s that apply when you are connecting to a non-
analog telephone line. These are examples and  are not guaranteed to suit every connecting 
conditions. For details, refer to the instruction  manual supplied with the network device (control 
devices such as an xDSL modem, terminal adapter , or dial-up router) you are connecting to this 
machine.
z Connecting to an xDSL
(A) Digital Subscriber Line
(B) Splitter
(C) xDSL modem (splitter may be built-in to the modem)
(D) Computer
zConnecting to an ISDN Line
For details on ISDN connection and settings, see  the manuals supplied with your terminal 
adapter or dial-up router.
„ Setting the Telephone Line Type
Before using the machine, make sure you set the correct telephone line type for your telephone 
line. If you are unsure of your telephone line ty pe, contact your telephone company. For ISDN 
(Integrated Services Digital Network) or xDSL  (Digital Subscriber Line) connections, contact the 
telephone company or service provi der to confirm your line type.
1Press the FA X button, then press the  Menu button.
2Press the  [ or  ] button to select  USER SETTINGS , then press the OK button.
3Press the  [ or  ] button to select  TEL LINE TYPE, then press the OK button.
Note
zThis setting may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase.
z You can print the User’s data list to check the current setting. See “Printing the User’s Data List” 
on page 58.
(A)
(C) (B)
(D)
USERSETTINGS
DATE/TIMESETTING
TELLINETYPE
TOUCHTONE
 
						

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4Press the [ or ] button to select the telephone line type, then press the OK 
button.
ROTARY PULSE:Suitable for pulse dialing.
TOUCH TONE:Suitable for tone dialing.
5Press the Stop/Reset button.
Note
You cannot use ROTARY PULSE depending on the country or region of purchase.
 
						

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Registering Sender Information
A fax you receive may have information, such as the sender’s name or the company name, the 
sender’s phone or fax number, and the date and time of  the transmission, printed in small type at the 
top of each page. Such sender information is  called Transmit Terminal Identification, or TTI.
You can register your TTI in this machine, so that  the recipient of your fax will know who sent it, and 
when it was sent.
Below is an example of how your sender informat ion would be printed on a fax sent from the 
machine:
(A) Date and time of transmission
(B) Your fax/telephone number
You can select  FA X or TEL  to be printed before the number. See “TX TERMINAL ID” in the 
User’s Guide  on-screen manual.
(C) Your name
(D) Prints the name of the destinati on when sending from coded speed dialing.
(E) Page number
Notez When sending black & white faxes, you can set the sender information to print inside or outside the 
image area. Refer to “TX TERMINAL ID” in “FAX SETTINGS” of the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
z For color sending, the sender information is printed inside the print area and the recipient’s name is not 
printed.
z You can enter the sender information from the Operation Panel. See “Registering Your Fax/Telephone 
Number and Name (Sender Information)” on page 36.
z Three date display formats are available:  YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY , and DD/MM/YYYY . For details 
on the date format settings, refer to “DATE DISPLAY” in “FAX SETTINGS” of the  User’s Guide on-
screen manual.
THE SLEREXE COMPANY LIMITED
SAPORS LANE•BOOLE•DORSET•BH25 8ER
TELEPHONE BOOLE (945 13) 51617 – FAX 1234567
Our Ref. 350/PJC/EAC
(A)
(B)
(C) (E)(D)
FAX 123 4567 YOUR NAME RECIPIENT’S NAME 001/001
09/01/2007 15:33
 
						

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„Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols
The following characters are assigned to the Numeric buttons.
* SP indicates a space.
Follow the procedure below to enter letters and numbers when you register names and fax/
phone numbers for the sender information or a coded speed dial.
1Press the   button to switch to uppercase letter mode (:A), lowercase letter mode 
(:a), or number mode (:1).
You can see what mode you are in by the character displayed on the top right corner of the 
LCD.
2Press the Numeric buttons to enter a character.
Press the button repeatedly until the character you want appears.
zTo enter a character that is assigned to the same button as the previous 
entry:
(1)Press the Numeric button, press the ] button, then press the same Numeric button 
again.
zTo enter a space:
(1)Press the ] button two times.
In number mode, press the ] button once.
zTo delete a character:
(1)Press the [ button.
zTo delete an entire entry:
(1)Press and hold the [ button.
ButtonUppercase letter modeLowercase letter modeNumber mode
11
2ABCÅÄÁÀÃÂÆÇ abcåäáàãâæç 2
3DEFËÉÈÊ defëéèê 3
4GH I Ï Í Ì Î gh i ï í ì î 4
5JKL jkl 5
6MNOÑØÖÓÒÕÔ mnoñøöóòõô 6
7PQRSÞ pqrsþ 7
8TUVÜÚÙÛ tuvüúùû 8
9WXYZÝ wxyzý 9
00
#-.SP* #!,;:^`_=/|?$@%&+()[]{}
Press the   button to switch to uppercase letter mode (:A), lowercase letter 
mode (:a), or number mode (:1).
NAME:A
 
						

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„Entering the Date and Time
1Press the  FA X button, then press the  Menu button.
2Press the  [ or  ] button to select  USER SETTINGS , then press the OK button two 
times.
3Press the Numeric buttons to enter the da te and time (in 24-hour format), then 
press the  OK button.
Enter only the last two digits of the year.
4Press the  Stop/Reset  button.
„Registering Your Fax/Telephone Number and Name (Sender 
Information)
1Press the  FA X button, then press the  Menu button.
2Press the  [ or  ] button to select  USER SETTINGS , then press the OK button.
3Press the  [ or  ] button to select  UNIT TEL NUMBER , then press the OK button.
4Press the Numeric buttons to enter your  fax/telephone number (max. 20 digits, 
including spaces), then press the  OK button.
To enter a plus sign (+) before the number, press the # button.
NotezWhen the machine is connected to a computer with the MP Drivers installed, the date and time 
setting will be copied from the computer to the machine. As long as the date and time is set 
accurately on your computer, you do not need to set it on the machine.
z If you disconnect the power cord or when there is a power failure, the date and time setting on 
the machine will be reset. When you connect the machine to a computer with the MP Drivers 
installed, the setting will be copied to the machine once again.
NotezIf you misentered the date and time, press the  [ or  ] button to move the cursor under the 
number to enter the correct number.
z Three formats of date are available. For details on the date format settings, refer to “DATE 
DISPLAY” in “FAX SETTINGS” of the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
Note
For details on how to enter or delete characters, see “Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, 
and Symbols” on page 35.
DATE/TIMESETTING
02/15/200718:46
UNITTELNUMBER
TEL=
USERSETTINGS
UNITNAME