Canon Pixma Mx850 Quick Start Guide

							
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Before Using the Machine
„ Using the Platen Glass
1Open the Document Cover.
2Load the original document with the side  to be copied, scanned, or faxed facing 
down on the Platen Glass.
z To make copies or scan documents
Align the original document with the alignment 
mark as shown in the figure on the right.
Important
z Do not place any objects weighing more than 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg on the Platen Glass.
z Do not press or put weight on the original with pressure exceeding 4.4 lb / 2.0 kg.
Doing so may cause the scanner to malfunction or the Platen Glass to break.
NotezThe machine cannot scan the shaded area in 
the figure on the right. 
(A) 0.04 inches / 1 mm
z For details about making copies, see 
“Copying” on page 35.
z For details about scanning images, see 
“Scanning Images” on page 49.
z For details about sending faxes, see “Sending 
Faxes” on page 80.(A)
(A)
 
						

							
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zTo scan photographs
Place the photograph at least 0.4 inches / 10 
mm away from and in square with the edges of 
the Platen Glass.
(B) 0.4 inches / 10 mm
When setting two or more photographs at the 
same time, place them at least 0.4 inches / 10 
mm apart from each other.
(C) 0.4 inches / 10 mm
3Gently close the Document Cover.
Note
z If photographs are placed closer, they may be scanned as a single image. For details, refer 
to the  Scanning Guide  on-screen manual.
z For details about scanning images, see “Scanning Images” on page 49.
(B)
(B)
(C) (C) (C)
(C)
 
						

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„Using the ADF
1Remove any documents from the Platen Glass.
2Open the Document Tray.
3Load the original document with the side to 
be copied, scanned, or faxed facing up in the 
ADF.
4Adjust the Document Guides to match the 
document width.
Note
Set a document on the Platen Glass if you want to scan it at optimum quality.
Note
Ensure that the edge of the document stack is in line 
with the Paper Size Mark (A) imprinted on the 
Document Tray.
(A)
 
						

							
20Before Using the Machine
Loading Printing Paper
This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray and the Cassette.
„Using Specialty Media
Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine  media to ensure optimal print quality.
Note
zAt purchase, the machine is set to feed from the Cassette. If you are printing without changing paper 
source settings, load paper in the Cassette. For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on 
page 26.
z Do not place any objects in front of the machine.
z Photo Quality Media
zGlossy Photo Paper
z Matte Photo Paper
z Photo Paper Plus Double Sided
z Photo Paper Plus Glossy
z Photo Paper Plus Glossy II
z Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
z Photo Paper Pro
z Photo Stickers
z Media Suited for Business 
Documents
zHigh Resolution Paper
z Super White Paper
 
						

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„Paper Handling
zRecommended Paper and Requirements
*1  Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. Refer to the instruction manual 
supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling 
paper. For information on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our 
website. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the 
country or region of purchase. Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase 
paper by name.
Media TypeModel*1Paper Load LimitPaper 
Output 
Tra y  L o a d  
LimitMedia Type
Rear TrayCassetteMachine 
SettingPrinter 
Driver 
Setting
Plain Paper
*2— Approx. 150 
sheetsApprox. 150 
sheetsApprox. 50 
sheetsPlain paper Plain Paper
Envelopes
*3— 10 envelopes 5 envelopes*4— Envelope
Super White 
PaperSW-201 100 sheets  100 sheets  50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper
High 
Resolution 
Paper
*3
HR-
101N80 sheets 80 sheets 50 sheets — High 
Resolution 
Paper
Glossy Photo 
Paper
*5GP-401 A4, Letter, 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 
177.8 mm, and 8 x 10 / 
203.2 x 254.0 mm: 10 sheets
4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 
and Wide: 20 sheets
Credit card: 20 sheets (Rear 
Tray only)
*6*4
Glossy 
Photo PaperGlossy 
Photo Paper
Glossy Photo 
Paper 
“Everyday 
Use”
*5
GP-501 Glossy 
Photo PaperGlossy 
Photo Paper
Matte Photo 
PaperMP-101 Matte Photo 
PaperMatte Photo 
Paper
Photo Paper 
Glossy
 *5GP-502 Glossy 
Photo PaperGlossy 
Photo Paper
Photo Paper 
Plus Double 
Sided
*3, *5
PP-
101D— Photo Paper 
Plus Double 
Sided
Photo Paper 
Plus Glossy
*5PP-101 Photo Plus 
GlossyPhoto Paper 
Plus Glossy
Photo Paper 
Plus Glossy 
II
*5
PP-201 Photo Plus 
Glossy IIPhoto Paper 
Plus Glossy 
II
Photo Paper 
Plus Semi-
gloss
*5
SG-201 Plus Semi-
glossPhoto Paper 
Plus Semi-
gloss
Photo Paper 
Pro
*5PR-101 Photo Paper 
ProPhoto Paper 
Pro
Photo 
St i c ke r s
*7PS-101 1 sheet Not loadable*6Glossy 
Photo PaperGlossy 
Photo Paper
T- S h i r t  
Transfers
*3TR-301 1 sheet 1 sheet — T-Shirt 
Transfers
 
						

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*2  Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at the maximum capacity depending on the 
type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). 
In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half.
*
3  Available only when printing from your computer.
*4  We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray 
before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
*
5  When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be 
stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a 
time.
*
6  Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray.
*7  When copying onto sticker paper, be sure to select Sticker copy on the Special copy 
screen in the copy mode. Refer to “Copying on Stickers (Sticker copy)” in “Using Useful 
Copy Functions” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual. 
When printing photos saved on a memory card to sticker paper, be sure to select Sticker 
print on the Special photo print screen in the memory card mode. Refer to “Printing on 
Stickers (Sticker print)” in “Using Useful Printing Functions” of the User’s Guide on-screen 
manual.
When printing photos saved on your mobile phone to sticker paper, select Stickers for the 
page size in Wireless print settings. Refer to “Setting Items” in “Setting the Page Size, 
Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone” of the User’s Guide on-screen 
manual.
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. Additionally, when printing on A5 
or smaller sized paper, do not use paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or 
notepad paper cut to a small size.
zFolded, curled, or wrinkled paper
zDamp paper
zPaper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm)
zPaper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 28 
lb / 105 gsm)
zPicture postcards
zPostcards affixed with photos or stickers
zEnvelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps)
zEnvelopes with an embossed or treated surface
zEnvelopes with pressure seals
zEnvelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive
zAny type of paper with holes
ImportantzPut unused paper back into the package, and store them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct 
sunlight.
zDo not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.
Note
zTo specify the page size and media type when printing photos saved on mobile phones, refer to 
“Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When Printing from a Mobile Phone” in 
“Printing Photographs from a Wireless Communication Device” of the User’s Guide on-screen 
manual.
zFor a detailed description of printing media types, refer to “Printing Media” in the User’s Guide 
on-screen manual.
 
						

							
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Before Using the Machine
z Paper that is not rectangular
z Paper bound with staples or glue
z Paper with adhesives
z Paper decorated with glitter, etc.
„ Hints for Handling the Paper Sources
This machine offers two paper sources to load printing paper; the Rear Tray (A) and the 
Cassette (B).
Here are some hints for handling these paper s ources according to how you are using them.
Note
zSome types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and require the use of the Rear 
Tray. See “Paper Handling” on page 21. For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on 
page 26.
z Printer driver settings may be required depending on the usage. For details on printer driver 
settings, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
(A)
(B)
 
						

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zIf You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as on Plain Paper
If you use photo paper as much as plain paper, you can load photo paper in the Rear Tray and 
plain paper in the Cassette. This way, you can switch the paper source according to the type of 
paper just by pressing the Feed Switch.
You can also specify the type and size of paper to be fed from the Cassette using the printer 
driver. You can print more efficiently by specifying the type of paper you use regularly this way, 
since the paper source will be switched automatically to the Cassette for this paper.
(A) Rear Tray: Load paper of various types and sizes, including photo paper
(B) Cassette: Load paper you use most regularly, such as plain paper
zIf You Print Mainly on Plain Paper
You can load plain paper of the same size in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to 
automatically switch the paper source when either paper source runs out of paper during 
printing.
(A) Rear Tray: Load plain paper
(B) Cassette: Load plain paper
(B)
(A)
(B)(A)
 
						

							
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Before Using the Machine
„ Changing the Paper Source
Each time you press the  Feed Switch, the paper source to be used switches between the Rear 
Tray and the Cassette. The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit.
(A)  Rear Tray  lamp
(B)  Feed Switch
(C)  Cassette  lamp
Important
When Printing from Your Computer
If a setting other than  Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the 
Feed Switch  on the machine will be disabled and the printer driver settings take precedence when 
printing. Confirm the setting in the printer driver. See “Printing with Windows” on page 47 or 
“Printing with Macintosh” on page 48.
For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-
screen manual.
When Printing Out Received Faxes
To print out received faxes, the machine uses the Cassette by default, regardless of the source 
selected by the  Feed Switch. The paper source used to print out faxes can be specified in  FAX 
paper source  on the FAX se tt in gs  screen. See “Changing the Print Settings” on page 96.
(A)
(B)
(C)
 
						

							
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„Loading Paper
z Loading Paper in the Rear Tray
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
ImportantzLoad A4, Letter, or Legal-sized plain paper when receiving faxes. Legal-sized paper can only be 
loaded in the Rear Tray.
z You cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers.
z Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can 
cause the paper to be jammed.
Note
zWe recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For details on 
the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, see “Using Specialty 
Media” on page 20.
When Printing on Plain Paper
z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. When printing on both sides, 
we recommend Canon’s Super White Paper Double-Sided.
Paper size:
– Standard sizes for the Rear Tray: A4, B5, A5, Letter, and Legal
– Standard sizes for the Cassette: A4, B5, A5, and Letter
– Non-standard sizes for the Rear Tray: 2.13 x 3.39 inches to 8.5 x 23 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm 
to 215.9 x 584.2 mm
– Non-standard sizes for the Cassette: 3.5 x 5 inches to 8.5 x 11.69 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm  to 215.9 x 297.0 mm
Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (non-Canon genuine plain paper)
z 100% recycled paper can be used.
z If you cut plain paper to 4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13 x 3.39 
/ 54.0 x 86.0 mm (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams.
Note
zAlign the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may 
cause paper jams.
z If 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 143.
z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.
– When you do not print, remove unused paper from the Rear Tray, put them back into the 
package, and keep it on a level surface.
– Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing.
(A) (B)