Canon Pixma Mx850 Quick Start Guide

							
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Before Using the Machine
2Prepare to load paper.
(1) Open the Rear Tray Cover and pull out the 
Paper Support.
Put your finger in the rounded indent of the 
Paper Support and pull it out until it stops.
(2) Open the Paper Output Tray.
Press the Open button to open the Paper 
Output Tray.
(3) Open the Output Tray Extension.
(4) Press the  Feed Switch  so that the Rear Tray 
lamp (A) lights.
3Load the paper.
(1) Load the paper in the Rear Tray with the print 
side facing UP.
(2) Align the paper stack against the Cover Guide 
on the right side of the Paper Support.
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the paper stack.
4Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.
Note
You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.
For details, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
Note
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright 
when you load paper in the Rear Tray.
Important
Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. The paper 
may not be fed properly.
NotezWhen using the Operation Panel on the machine to perform copying or printing operation 
without using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in  Page size and Media 
type  in each mode.
For details on settings in each mode, see “Setting Items” on page 36 for the copy mode and 
“Setting Items” on page 44 for the memory card mode.
z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper 
in Page Size  (or Paper Size ) and Media Type  in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 47 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 48.
(1)
(A)
(3)
(2)(4)
(3) (2)
(B)
(1)
Do not load higher than the Load Limit 
Mark (B).
 
						

							
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zLoading Paper in the Cassette
Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and require the use of the Rear 
Tray. If you intend to use only the Cassette, chec k for any usage restrictions in advance. See 
“Paper Handling” on page 21.
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
See “Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.” on page 26.
2Pull out the Cassette from the machine.
3Load the paper with the print side facing 
DOWN.
(1)Load the paper in the Cassette with the print 
side facing DOWN and the leading edge to the 
far side.
(2) Align the paper stack against the right side of 
the Cassette.
(3) Slide the Paper Guides to fit to the loaded 
paper stack.
ImportantzDo not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the Cassette for a long time. This may 
cause paper discoloration due to natural aging.
z If you load photo paper such as Photo Paper Pro in the Cassette, you may get roller traces on 
the print surface. To avoid this, load paper in the Rear Tray.
Do not load higher than the Load Limit 
Mark (A).
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
 
						

							
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Before Using the Machine
4Insert the Cassette  into the machine.
Push the Cassette all the way into the machine.
5Open the Paper Output Tray.
(1)Open the Paper Output Tray.
Press the Open button to open the Paper 
Output Tray.
(2) Open the Output Tray Extension.
(3) Press the  Feed Switch  so that the Cassette 
lamp (B) lights.
6Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.
Note
You can also select the paper source with the 
printer driver.
For details, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-
screen manual.
Note
z When using the Operation Panel on the machine to perform copying or printing operation 
without using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in  Page size and Media 
type  in each mode.
For details on settings in each mode, see “Setting Items” on page 36 for the copy mode and 
“Setting Items” on page 44 for the memory card mode.
z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper 
in Page Size  (or Paper Size ) and Media Type  in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 47 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 48.
(B)(3)(2)(1)
 
						

							30Before Using the Machine
„Loading Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.
With proper printer driver settings, the address will be printed according to the direction of 
envelope.
zLoading Envelopes in the Rear Tray
1Prepare the envelopes.
zPress down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them.
zIf the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them in the opposite 
direction.
zIf the corner of the envelope flap is folded, flatten it.
zIf the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use a pen to press the envelope 
flat and sharpen the crease.
Press the envelope flat, working from the middle to the edge.
* The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope.
ImportantzYou need to print from the computer to print on envelopes.
zDo not use the following envelopes:
– Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps)
– Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
– Envelopes with pressure seals
– Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive
Important
The envelopes may jam in the machine if they are not flat or the edges are not aligned.
Make sure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.1 inches / 3 mm.
 
						

							
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Before Using the Machine
2Load the envelopes.
(1) Load the envelope against the Cover Guide 
(the right side of the Paper Support).
Load with the address side facing UP and the 
rear flaps DOWN on the left.
Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.
(2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the envelope.
(3) Press the  Feed Switch  so that the Rear Tray lamp lights up.
3Specify the settings in  the printer driver.
(1)Select  Envelope  in Media Type .
(2) Select the size for envelopes.
In Windows
®, select  DL Env.  or Comm. Env. #10  in Page Size .
In Macintosh®, select  DL Envelope  or #10 Envelope  in Paper Size .
(3) Select  Landscape  in Orientation .
Note
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright 
when you load envelopes in the Rear Tray.
Important
Do not slide the Paper Guide too hard. The 
envelopes may not be fed properly.
Note
You can also select the paper source with the printer driver.
For details, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
Important
Be sure to set the printer driver setting properly. If you do not, the address may be printed in the 
wrong direction.
Note
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 47 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 48.
(A)(1)
(2)(A) Printing orientation
(B) Make sure the flaps are folded. (B)
(3)
 
						

							
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zLoading Envelopes in the Cassette
1Prepare the envelopes.
See “Prepare the envelopes.” on page 30.
2Load the envelopes.
(1) Align the envelope stack against the right side 
of the Cassette.
Load with the address side facing DOWN. The 
flap of the envelope will appear facing UP on 
the left side.
Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once.
(2) Slide the Paper Guides against the sides of the 
envelope.
(3) Press the  Feed Switch  so that the Cassette 
lamp lights up.
3Specify the settings in  the printer driver.
(1)Select  Envelope  in Media Type .
(2) Select the size for envelopes.
In Windows, select  DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10  in Page Size .
In Macintosh, select  DL Envelope or #10 Envelope  in Paper Size .
(3) Select  Landscape  in Orientation .
Note
You can also select the paper source with the 
printer driver.
For details, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-
screen manual.
Important
Be sure to set the printer driver setting properly. If you do not, the address may be printed in 
the wrong direction.
Note
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 47 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 48.
(A) Make sure the flaps are folded.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(B) Printing orientation
(3)(B)
 
						

							
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Before Using the Machine
„ Loading Small-Sized Paper
You can use 4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized 
papers.
zLoading Small-Sized Paper in the Rear Tray
(1) Load the small-sized paper against the Cover 
Guide (the right side of the Paper Support) with 
the print side facing UP.
(2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the paper stack.
(3) Press the  Feed Switch  so that the Rear Tray 
lamp lights.
(4) Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.
Important
Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can cause 
the paper to be jammed.
Note
Load Credit card-sized paper in the Rear Tray.
Note
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright 
when you load paper in the Rear Tray.
Note
You can also select the paper source with the 
printer driver.
For details, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-
screen manual.
Note
z When using the Operation Panel on the machine to perform copying or printing operation 
without using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in  Page size and 
Media type  in each mode.
For details on settings in each mode, see “Setting Items” on page 36 for the copy mode 
and “Setting Items” on page 44 for the memory card mode.
z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded 
paper in  Page Size  (or Paper Size ) and Media Type  in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 47 or “Printing 
with Macintosh” on page 48.
(A) (B)
(2)
(3)
(1)
 
						

							
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zLoading Small-Sized Paper in the Cassette
(1) Align the paper stack against the right side of 
the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN.
(2) Slide the Paper Guides against the sides of the 
paper stack.
(3) Press the  Feed Switch  so that the Cassette 
lamp lights.
(4) Specify the page size and media type settings 
according to the loaded paper.
Note
You can also select the paper source with the 
printer driver.
For details, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-
screen manual.
Note
z When using the Operation Panel on the machine to perform copying or printing operation 
without using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in  Page size and 
Media type  in each mode.
For details on settings in each mode, see “Setting Items” on page 36 for the copy mode 
and “Setting Items” on page 44 for the memory card mode.
z When using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded 
paper in  Page Size  (or Paper Size ) and Media Type  in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 47 or “Printing 
with Macintosh” on page 48.
(1)
(2)
(3)
 
						

							
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Copying
Copying
Making Copies
This section describes the basic procedure to make  copies. For details, refer to “Copying” in the 
User’s Guide  on-screen manual.
1Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 14.
2Press the COPY button to select the copy  mode if another mode has been 
selected.
3Load paper.
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 20.
4Load the original document on the Pl aten Glass (A) or in the ADF (B).
See “Handling the Original Document” on page 16.
5Specify the copy settings.
(1)Use the  { or  } button or the Numeric buttons to 
specify the number of copies.
(2) Use the  [ or  ] button to adjust the intensity.
(3) Confirm the paper source, page size, media type, 
and other settings.
To change the paper source, press the  Feed 
Switch . See “Changing the Paper Source” on 
page 25.
To change other settings, press the  Settings button.
See “Setting Items” on page 36.
6Press the  Color button for color copying, or the  Black button for black & white 
copying.
(A)
(B)
(1)
(2)
(3)
 
						

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Setting Items
Press the Settings button in the copy mode to change the copy settings such as page size, media 
type, and print quality.
zTa b  1
You can specify the settings of the printing paper, print quality, etc.
(1) Page size
Select the page size of the loaded paper.
(2) Media type
Select the media type of the loaded paper.
(3) Print quality
Adjust print quality according to the original.
(4) Magnification
Specify the reduction/enlargement method. For details, refer to “Reducing or Enlarging a 
Copy” in “Making Copies” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
zTa b  2
You can specify whether to enable the automatic intensity adjustment.
Note
zTo change the tab, use the { or } button to select the tab and use the [ or ] button.
zDepending on the functions, some setting items cannot be specified in combination.
zThe settings of the page size, media type, and print quality are retained even if the machine is turned 
off.
Note
zIf you used Fast with media type set to Plain paper and the quality is not as good as 
expected, select Standard or High and try copying again.
zSelect High to copy in grayscale. Grayscale renders tones in a range of grays instead of 
black or white.
(1)(2)(3)(4)
(5)