Canon printer Color imageCLASS MF8170c User Manual

CHAPTER
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10Machine Settings
This chapter explains how to adjust machine settings. The list of all the settings is also 
provided for your reference.
Accessing the Machine Settings
1Press [Menu].
2Press [((-)] or[)(+)] to select the menu you want to change ➞
press [Set].
You have now accessed the settings in the list.
3Press [((-)] or [)(+)] to select the sub menu you want to change 
➞ press [Set].
NOTE
•For details on sub menus, see "Menu Descriptions," on p....

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Menu Descriptions
PAPER SETTINGS
(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
COMMON SETTINGS
NameDescriptions
1. PAPER SETTINGS Sets the paper size and paper type.
1. CASSETTE
1. PAPER SIZE Selects the paper size for the paper cassette. 
LT R, LGL, A4, B5, A5, EXECUTIV 
2. PAPER TYPE Selects the paper type to be used in the paper 
cassette.
PLAIN PAPER, HEAVY PAPER
2. MP TRAY
1. PAPER SIZE Selects the paper size for the MP tray. 
LT R, LGL, A4, B5, A5,...

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2. ALARM VOLUME Adjusts the alarm volume.
0 to 3 (1)
3. TX DONE TONE Sets the transmission end tone settings.
ERROR ONLYThe transmission end tone sounds only when any 
error occurs while printing.
1 to 3 (1)
OFF The transmission end tone does not sound.
ON The transmission end tone sounds.
1 to 3 (1)
4. RX DONE TONE Sets the reception end tone settings.
ERROR ONLYThe reception end tone sounds only when any 
error occurs while printing.
1 to 3 (1)
OFF The...

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ON The toner saver mode is turned on.
4. DISPLAY LANGUAGE Shows the language displayed in the LCD.
ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE
5. SPECIAL PRT. MODE  provides the settings 
that avoid or correct problems of printing quality. 
Read the each description carefully before 
specifying this option.
Note
After correcting problems, reset to the default 
setting: .
OFFThe special print mode function is turned off.
SPECIAL SETTINGS 1 It is not recommended to print...

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(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
SPECIAL  SETTINGS  5 When heavy paper of rough surface is used, some 
images may look patchy due to toner failing to 
fuse to the paper. In this case, select  to improve the result.
Note
Do not select  when 
using thin paper. It may cause a problem such as 
winding around the fuser unit.
Before selecting , try 
printing when  is selected for 
. If the print result is not 
satisfactory yet, select .
SPECIAL SETTINGS 6...

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COPY SETTINGS
NameDescriptions
1. STD. IMAGEQUALITY Selects the document type.
TEXT/PHOTOText/photo mode
Selects the PRIORITY LEVEL.
STANDARD, PHOTO PRIORITY, TEXT 
PRIORITY
TEXT Character mode
PHOTO Photo mode
2. STANDARD EXPOSURE Sets how the exposure is adjusted.
MANUALAdjusts the exposure manually.
The exposure can be adjusted in 9 increments. 
(center)
AUTO The exposure is adjusted automatically.
3. STD ZOOM RATIO Selects the copy ratio.
MANUALSelects the...

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(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
PRINTER SETTINGS
(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
7. COLOR BALANCE Specify the toner density for the following each 
color when using color mode.
1. BLACK
2. CYAN
3. MAGENTA
4. YELLOW
1 to 7 (5)
8. SHARPNESS The sharpness setting of an image can be 
adjusted. When you want to make characters and 
lines clear, select a larger value. When you make 
copies of photographs, select a smaller value.
1 to 9...

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TIMER SETTINGS
(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
NameDescriptions
1. DATE/TIME SETTING Sets the current date and time.
year, month, day, hour, minute
2. DATE SETUP Selects the format of the date displayed in the 
LCD.
MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM YYYY, YYYY MM/DD
3. AUTO CLEAR Sets the auto clear function. If the machine 
remains idle for a set amount of time, the display 
returns to the standby mode.
ONSets the time until the machine returns to the 
standby...

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MAINTENANCE
(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
NameDescriptions
1. CHANGE CARTRIDGE Selects the toner cartridge to be removed.
SELECT CARTRIDGESelects the color to be removed.
1. BLACK
2. CYAN
3. MAGENTA
4. YELLOW
5. ALL COLORS
2. AUTO GRAD ADJUST Sets automatic gradation adjustment.
3. ROLLER CLEANING Cleans the fusing roller.
1. STARTS CLEANING Starts cleaning of the fusing roller.
2. CLEAN PAPER PRINT Prints a cleaning page.

	
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