Canon Pixma Mx850 Quick Start Guide

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(3) FAX button
Switches the machine to fax mode.
(4) SCAN button
Switches the machine to scan mode. In scan mode, the machine scans a document to 
your computer according to the settings selected. To use this button, the machine must 
be connected to a computer. For details, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual.
(5) MEMORY CARD button
Switches the machine to memory card mode.
(6) In Use/Memory lamp
Flashes when sending or receiving faxes, and lights when there are documents stored in 
the machine’s memory.
(7) Alarm lamp
Lights or flashes orange when an error, such as paper-out or ink-out, occurs.
(8) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Displays messages, menu selections, and the operational status.
(9) Menu button
Displays the menu screen.
(10) Settings button
Configures 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) Redial/Pause button
Redials the last number called using the Numeric buttons. Also enters pauses between 
or after numbers when dialing or registering numbers.
(13) Coded Dial button
Press this button and a two-digit code to display a pre-registered fax/telephone number 
or group.
(14) Stop/Reset button
Cancels operations such as copying, scanning, or faxing, or a print job in progress.
(15) Black button (top) / Color button (bottom)
Press the Black button to start black & white copying, scanning, or faxing.
Press the Color button to start color copying, photo printing, scanning, or faxing.
(16) Hook button
Connects or disconnects the telephone line.
(17) Tone button
Switches temporarily to tone dialing. Also changes the input mode when entering 
characters.
(18) Trimming button
Specifies the cropping area of the displayed photo.
(19){ } [ ] buttons
Scrolls through menu selections and increases/decreases setting values, such as the 
number of copies. You can use these buttons when {, }, [, and ] are displayed on 
the LCD. Also, the [ button cancels the entered character, and the ] button enters a 
space between characters when entering characters.
 
						

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(20) OK button
Finalizes your selection for the menu or setting item.
This button is also used to dismiss the error message and resume the machine’s normal 
operation after resolving a printing error or removing jammed paper, or to eject 
documents remaining in the ADF.
(21) Back button
Cancels operations and returns the LCD to the previous screen.
(22) Feed Switch
Selects the paper source. Press to switch the paper source between the Rear Tray and
the Cassette.
To print out received faxes, the paper source selected on the FAX settings screen is 
used.
(23) FAX Quality button
Sets the scan contrast and resolution of the fax you are sending.
(24) Search button
Searches for photos on the memory card with the specified shooting date.
(25) Enlarge/Reduce button
Specifies the enlargement or reduction ratio for copying.
(26) Two-Sided button
Specifies the settings for duplex copying.
(27) Rear Tray lamp (top) / Cassette lamp (bottom)
These lamps indicate the currently selected paper source.
(28) One-Touch Speed Dial buttons
Press these buttons to display pre-registered fax/telephone numbers or groups.
 
						

							
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How to Navigate Menus on the LCD
You can make good use of the various functions of the machine with the menu screen and the 
settings screen on the LCD.
This section describes how to use the menu screen and the settings screen.
(1) COPY button
(2) FAX button
(3) SCAN button
(4) MEMORY CARD button
(5) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
(6) Menu button
(7) Settings button
(8){ }  [  ]  buttons
(9) OK button
(10) Back button
„ Basic Operation on the Menu Screen
You can perform various printing functions  and machine maintenance by selecting the menu 
items on the menu screen in each mode.
To display the menu screen on the LCD, press the  Menu button.
To select the menu item, use the  {, } , [ , and  ] buttons to select the item, then press the  OK 
button.
„ Menu Screens
Note
zYou can return the LCD to the previous screen by pressing the  Back button.
z For details on each item, see “Menu Screens” on page 9.
Note
zYou can display the  Maintenance screen or Device settings  screen in the copy mode, fax 
mode, memory card mode, or scan mode. To enter the scan mode, the machine must be 
connected to a computer.
Refer to the following list to confirm the menu items available on the menu screen.
z For details on maintenance, see “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on 
page 114 or “Cleaning Your Machine” on page 125. For details on the device settings, refer to 
“Device Settings” in the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(10)(6) (7)(8)(9)
 
						

							
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 Copy mode
Copy menu screen
Standard copy (page 35)
Special copy (page 38)
Two-sided copy
2-on-1 copy
4-on-1 copy
Borderless copy
Image repeat
Collated copy
Fade-restored copy
Frame erase
Sticker copy
Maintenance/settings (page 11)
 Fax mode
FAX menu screen
Receive mode settings (page 90)
FAX priority mode
FAX only mode
DRPD*
TEL priority mode
Memory reference (page 99)
Print memory list
Print specified document
Delete specified doc.
Print reports/lists (page 103)
Activity report
Telephone number list
User’s data list
Memory list
TEL number registration (page 71)
One-touch speed dial
Coded speed dial
Group dial
Maintenance/settings (page 11)*This setting is only available in US and 
Canada.
 Scan mode
The Maintenance/settings  screen will be 
displayed by pressing the  Menu button.
For details on the scan mode, see “Scanning 
Images” on page 49.
 Memory card mode
Card menu screen
Display photo (page 42)
Multiselect print (page 43)
Special photo print (page 43)
Layout print
Sticker print
Print all photos
Photo Index print
DPOF print
Captured info
Photo Index Sheet (page 46)
Photo Index Sheet print
Scan sheet and print
Maintenance/settings (page 11)
 
						

							
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 Maintenance/settings
Maintenance screen
Nozzle check (page 115)
Cleaning (page 117)
Deep cleaning (page 118)
Auto head align (page 119)
Manual head align (page 120)
Head alignment print (page 119)
Roller cleaning (page 127)
Bottom plate cleaning (page 128)
Device settings screen
FAX settings *1
User settings
TX settings
RX settings
Print settings*1
Prevent paper abrasion
Extended copy amount
Two-sided output setting
Wireless print settings*1, 2
PictBridge settings (page 55)
Bluetooth settings*1, 2
LAN settings *1
Reset LAN settings
Display LAN details
IPv4/IPv6 setting
WSD setting
Other settings*1
Read/write attribute
Vo l u m e  co n t ro l
Slide show setting
Quiet mode
Key repeat
Language selection*1
Reset setting*1
*1
For details, refer to the  User’s Guide on-
screen manual.
*2Appears only when the optional Bluetooth 
unit is attached to the machine.
 
 
						

							
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„Basic Operation on the Settings Screen
You can change the print settings such as page  size, media type, etc. on the settings screen 
either in the copy mode, in the memory card m ode, in the fax mode, or when printing directly 
from a PictBridge compliant device.
This section describes the procedure to change the  settings, taking the steps to specify the page 
size for the memory card mode to  4 x 6 (101 x 152) as an example.
1Display the settings screen.
(1)Press the  Settings button.
The  Memory card settings  screen is displayed.
2Select the settings tab.
(1)Use the  [ or  ] button to select the settings tab.
Example: Select Tab 1 here.
3Select the setting item.
(1) Use the  { or  } button to select the setting item.
Example: Select  A4 here.
Note
When printing from a computer, see “Printing from Your Computer” on page 47.
When printing from a wireless communication device, refer to “Printing Photographs from a 
Wireless Communication Device” in the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
 
						

							
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4Change the setting.
(1) Use the  [ or  ] button to change the setting.
Example: Change to  4 x 6 (101 x 152) here.
5Complete setting.
(1)Press the  Settings button.
The LCD returns to the previous screen.
Note
For details on the setting Items
z For the settings in the copy mode, see “Setting Items” on page 36.
z For the settings in the memory card mode, see “Setting Items” on page 44.
z For the settings in the fax mode, see “Changing the Print Settings” on page 96.
You can set the image quality and scan contrast of the fax to send by pressing the  FA X  Q u a l i t y 
button. For details, see “Before Sending Faxes” on page 81.
z For the settings when printing directly from a PictBridge compliant device, see “Setting on the 
Machine” on page 55.
 
						

							
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Turning the Machine On and Off
Turn on the machine before printing.
„Turning on the Machine
1Press the  ON/OFF button to turn on the 
machine.
The  COPY  button flashes and then remains lit 
green.
2If you are using the machine connected to a 
computer, turn on your computer.
„ Turning off the Machine
1To turn off the machine, press the  ON/OFF 
button.
When a selected mode button (e.g.,  COPY button) 
stops flashing, the machine is turned off after all the 
lamps on the Operation Panel go out. It takes a few 
seconds or as long as around one minute.
Note
If preparatory operations below are not complete, follow your setup sheet and/or the  Network 
Setup Guide  to complete them.
z The Print Head and ink tanks are set into place.
If you are using the machine connected to a computer, confirm also the following.
z The machine is connected to your computer (or a compatible device).
z The MP Drivers are installed.
Note
If the  Alarm  lamp lights up or flashes orange and an 
error message is displayed on the LCD, see “An Error 
Message Is Displayed on the LCD” on page 133.
Important
When you turn off the machine
Follow the procedure below to turn off the machine.
(1) Confirm that all the lamps on the Operation Panel  have gone out.
(2) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If you  are using a power outlet strip, you can switch it off 
instead.
When you press the  ON/OFF button to turn off the 
machine, the machine automatically puts a protective 
cap on the Print Head to prevent the ink from drying. If 
you remove the power cord or switch off the power 
outlet strip before all the lamps on the Operation Panel 
go out, this capping will not be done properly, causing 
the Print Head to dry and clog.
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.
 
						

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zScreen-saver Mode
The LCD goes out if the machine is not operated for about five minutes*.
* You cannot change the wait time before the LCD goes out.
Note
When you want to restore the display, perform any operation such as copying, faxing, or scanning, 
or press any button except for the ON/OFF button. When you press the ON/OFF button while the 
machine is in Screen-saver mode, the machine turns off.
 
						

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Handling the Original Document
This section describes how to load the original document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF.
„Original Document Requirements
The original documents you load on the Platen Glass or in the ADF for copying, scanning, or 
faxing must meet these requirements:
„Loading Original Documents
Load originals to copy, scan, or fax on the Platen Glass or in the ADF.
Platen GlassADF
Document type
zPaper documents
zPhotographs
zBooks
zDocuments that are not 
suitable for the ADF
Multipage documents of the same size, 
thickness, and weight
Size (W x L)Max. 8.5 x 11.7 inches / 
216 x 297 mm
zMax. 8.5 x 14.0 inches / 216 x 356 mm
zMin. 5.8 x 5.8 inches / 148 x 148 mm
Only A4 or Letter-sized documents for duplex 
copying and scanning, 2-on-1 copy, and 4-on-
1 copy
Quantity1 sheet
zA4 or Letter size: Max. 35 sheets (20 lb / 75 
gsm paper), up to 0.20 inches / 
5 mm in height
zLegal size: Max. 30 sheets (20 lb / 75 gsm 
paper), up to 0.16 inches / 4 mm in height
zOther sizes: 1 sheet
Weight– 13 to 24 lb / 50 to 90 gsm
NotezMake sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the original document is completely dry 
before loading it on the Platen Glass or in the ADF.
However, do not load glued originals in the ADF even if the glue is dry, as this may cause paper 
jams.
zRemove all staples, paper clips, and the like before feeding the document.
zLoad Legal-sized 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
– Glued paper
– Carbon paper or carbon-backed paper
– Surface treated paper
– Onion skin or thin paper
– Photograph or thick paper