Canon printer imageCLASS MF3110 User Manual

							CHAPTER
Accessing the Machine Settings10-1
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. 10-2.
•If you press [Stop/Reset] before [Set] is pressed, the item you have selected will not be 
registered.
•Press [Stop/Reset] to exit from the Menu.
•If you press [Menu], the display returns to the previous screen.
•The settings changed in the Menu do not return automatically to the settings you set 
previously. Change to the previous settings again if necessary.
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Menu Descriptions
PAPER SETTINGS
(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
COMMON SETTINGS
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1. PAPER SETTINGS Sets the paper size and paper type.
1. CASSETTE1. 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, PLAIN PAPER L, HEAVY PAPER, 
HEAVY PAPER H, TRANSPARENCY
2. MP TRAY 1. PAPER SIZE Selects the paper size for the MP tray.  LT R, LGL, A4,  B5, A5, EXECUTIV, COM10, 
MONARCH, DL, ISO-C5
2. PAPER TYPE Selects the paper type to be used in the MP tray. PLAIN PAPER, PLAIN PAPER L, HEAVY PAPER, 
HEAVY PAPER H, TRANSPARENCY
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1. DEFAULT SETTINGS Selects the Copy, or Scan mode for the machines  default mode. When the power cord is plugged in, 
or after the auto clear function activates, the 
standby display of the selected mode appears.
COPY The Copy mode is selected as default.
SCAN The Scan mode is selected as default.
2. TONER SAVER MODE Sets the toner saver mode. OFF The toner saver mode is turned off.
ON The toner saver mode is turned on.
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(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
COPY SETTINGS
3. DISPLAY LANGUAGE Shows the language displayed in the LCD.
ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE
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1. STD. IMAGEQUALITY Selects the document type. TEXT/PHOTO: Text/photo mode
TEXT: Character mode
PHOTO: Photo mode
2. STANDARD EXPOSURE Sets how the exposure is adjusted. MANUAL Adjusts 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. MANUAL Selects the copy ratio. 
50% to 200% (100%)
PRESET RATIO Selects the preset copy ratio. The preset copy  ratios will change when the paper size group is 
changed.
4. STANDARD COPY QTY Selects the copy quantity. 1 to 99 (1)
5. AUTO SORT Sets the auto sort function.
OFF The auto sort function is turned off.
ON The auto sort function is turned on.
6.  PAPER  SIZE  GROUP The paper size group can be selected. If the paper  size group is changed, the preset copy ratios will 
also change.
INCH Preset  copy  ratios: 50%, 64%, 78%, 100%, 129%, 
200%
A Preset copy ratios: 50%, 70%, 100%, 141%,  200%
AB Preset copy ratios: 50%, 70%, 81%, 86%, 100%,  115%, 122%, 141%, 200%
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(The factory default setting is in bold face.)
PRINTER SETTINGS
(The factory default setting is in  bold face.)
TIMER SETTINGS
(The factory default setting is in  bold face.)
7. 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 (5)
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1. ERROR TIME OUT Sets the length of time before the machine returns  an error when no data is received from the 
computer.
ON The error time out is on. Sets the time out period. 
5SEC to 300SEC (15SEC)
OFF The error time out is off.
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1. 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.
ON Sets the time until the machine returns to the 
standby mode.
1MIN. to 9MIN. (1MIN.)
OFF The auto clear function is turned off.
2. ENERGY SAVER Sets the energy saver mode.
ON Sets the time until the machine enters the energy 
saver mode.
3MIN. to 30MIN. (5MIN.)
OFF The auto energy saver function is turned off.
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							CHAPTER
Specifications11-1
11Appendix
This chapter lists the specifications of the machine and the index.
Specifications
Typ ePersonal Desktop
Platen Stationary
Photoconductive Material Organic Photosensitive Conductor
Copying System Indirect Electrostatic Transfer System
Developing System Toner Projection System
Fixing System Canons RAPID Fusing System™
Resolution Approx. 600 dpi x 600 dpi
Number of Tones 256
Acceptable Documents Up to LTR size
Sheets, books, and three-dimensional objects 
(up to 4.4 lb (2 kg))
Acceptable Copy Stock Cassette Feeding: 17 lb to 34 lb (64 g/m
2 to 128 g/m2)
Multi-Purpose Feeder: 17 lb to 34 lb (64 g/m2 to 
128 g/m2)
Plain paper, recycled paper, transparencies, 
envelopes, and heavy paper (up to 34 lb (128 g/m
2))
Copy Sizes LT R  ( 8  
1/2 × 11 (216 mm × 279 mm))
Non-image Area Paper: Max.
 13/64 (5 mm) at each edge
Envelope: Max. 13/64 (5 mm) at each edge
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Features are subject to change without notice due to product improvements.
For high-quality copies, we recommended using paper and transparencies 
recommended by Canon. Some types of paper available at office supply stores may 
not be suitable for this machine. If you have any questions about paper and 
transparencies, consult Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon 
Customer Care Center.
Warm-up TimeApprox. 260 sec. * (temperature: 68°F (20°C), 
humidity: 65%; from when the machine is plugged in 
until the standby display appears)
* Warm-up time may differ depending on the condition 
and environment of the machine.
First Copy Time Approx. 13.8 sec.
A4 or LTR size, direct, Manual Exposure Control, 
Cassette Feeding (except just after being restored from 
energy saver mode)
Copy Speed Direct: LTR 21 cpm
Magnification 1:1±1.0%, 1:2.000, 1:1.294, 1:0.786, 1:0.647, 1:0.500 
Zoom: 0.500 - 2.000 in 1% increments
Paper Feeding System Cassette Feeding: 250 sheets of 17 lb (64 g/m
2)
Multi-Purpose Feeder: 1 sheet
Multiple Copies 1-99
Power Requirements 120 V, 60 Hz (Power requirements differ depending on 
the country in which you purchased the product.)
Power Consumption Approx. 0.7 kw (max.)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 17 
3/4 × 20 1/2 × 14 5/8 (449 mm x 520 mm x 369 mm) 
(when the cassette extended)
Installation Space (W x D) 17 
3/4 × 20 1/2 (449 mm x 520 mm) 
(with the cassette attached)
Weight Approx. 26.5 lb (12 kg) (including cartridge)
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							Index11-3
Appendix
11
Index
Symbols
 (–),   (+) keys, 1-4
A
ADJUSTING WAITING TO SCAN message, 9-8
Alarm indicator, 1-4
AUTO CLEAR setting, 10-4
AUTO SORT setting, 10-3
C
Cartridgehandling, 8-5
recycling, 8-6
replacing, 8-3, 8-13
storage, 8-5
Cassette, 1-2, 2-4
CHECK PAPER SIZE message, 9-8
CHECK PRINTER COVER message, 9-8
CHECK PRINTER message, 9-8
Cleaning machines exterior, 8-1
periodic, 8-1
scanning area, 8-2
Collate copy, 5-8
Collate/2on1 key, 1-4
COMMON SETTINGS settings, 10-2
COPY key, 1-4
COPY SETTINGS settings, 10-3
Copying adjusting the exposure, 5-6
adjusting the image quality, 5-6
document requirements, 3-1 making copies, 5-2
paper requirements, 2-1
problems, 9-14
setting enlarging/reducing, 5-4
specifying the paper size, 2-11
specifying the paper type, 2-12
Customer support, 1-1
D
DEFAULT SETTINGS setting, 10-2
DISPLAY LANGUAGE settings, 10-3
Document orientation, 2-13
placing, 3-3
printing, 4-3
quantity, 3-1
requirements, 3-1
scanned area, 3-2
scanning, 6-2
size, 3-1
type, 3-1
weight, 3-1
Document feed platen glass, 1-2, 3-3
E
Energy Saverkey, 1-4
restoring, 1-7
setting, 1-6
ENERGY SVR TIME setting, 10-4
Enlarge/Reduce key, 1-4
setting, 5-4
Enlargement/Reduction, 5-4
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Envelopeloading, 2-9
printing area, 2-3
Exposure key, 1-4
Extension cover, 1-3
F
Face up cover, 1-3
Feeder multi-purpose, 1-2
Front cover, 1-2
G
General problems, 9-19
I
Image Quality adjusting, 5-6
key, 1-4
INSTALL CARTRIDGE message, 9-8
J
Jams clearing, 9-1
L
LCD, 1-4
LCD Messages, 9-8
Loading an envelope in the multi-purpose feeder, 2-9
paper in the cassette, 2-4
paper in the multi-purpose feeder, 2-8
M
Machine Settingsaccessing, 10-1
Making copies, 5-2
MEMORY FULL message, 9-9
Menu descriptions, 10-2
key, 1-4
Multi-purpose feeder, 1-2 loading an envelope, 2-9
loading paper, 2-8
paper requirements, 2-1
N
Numeric keys, 1-4
O
Operation panel, 1-2, 1-4
Orientationdocument, 2-13
paper, 2-13
Output tray, 1-2
P
Paper acceptable paper, 2-2
cassette, 1-2
feeding problems, 9-11
jam, 2-2
loading, 2-4
orientation, 2-13
output area, 2-14
printing area, 2-3
requirements, 2-1
type, 2-12, 2-14
Paper output area face down, 2-15
face up, 2-16
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PAPER SETTINGS settings, 10-2
PAPER SIZE GROUP setting, 10-3
PAPER SIZE settings, 10-2
PAPER TYPE setting, 10-2
Periodic cleaning, 8-1
Placing documents, 3-3
Plain paper, 2-12
Platenglass, 1-2
glass cover, 1-2
Power socket, 1-3
PRESET RATIO setting, 10-3
Print media requirements, 2-1
size, 2-2
type, 2-2
weight, 2-2
Print quality problems, 9-15
Print yield, 8-4
PRINTER DATA ERROR message, 9-9
Printing areas, 2-3
beforehand, 4-1
canceling, 4-4
documents, 4-3
problems, 9-17
Problems cannot solve, 9-20
copying, 9-14
general, 9-19
paper feeding, 9-11
print quality, 9-15
printing, 9-17
scanning, 9-18
Q
Qualityadjusting the image, 5-6
print problems, 9-15
Quantity, document, 3-1
R
REC. PAPER JAM message, 9-9
Reduce key, 1-4
REMOVE MP PAPER message, 9-9
Repacking, 8-16
Replacing the cartridge, 8-3, 8-13
Reserve copy, 5-11
S
SCAN key, 1-4
Scanned area, 3-2
Scanning areas, 3-2
beforehand, 6-1
documents, 6-2
problems, 9-18
Set key, 1-4
Setting Enlargement/Reduction, 5-5
SHARPNESS setting, 10-4
Size document, 3-1
marks, 3-3
print media, 2-2
Slide guides multi-purpose feeder, 2-10
Specifications, 11-1
STANDARD COPY QTY setting, 10-3
STANDARD EXPOSURE setting, 10-3
Standby display, 1-5
Star t key, 1-4
Status Monitor key, 1-4
using, 7-1
STD ZOOM RATIO settings, 10-3
STD. IMAGEQUALITY setting, 10-3
Stop/Reset key, 1-4
SUPPLY REC. PAPER message, 9-10
System monitor, 7-1
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T
Toner in the cartridge, 8-3
TONER SAVER MODE setting, 10-2
Transporting, 8-16
Tr a youtput, 1-2
Troubleshooting, 9-1
U
USB port, 1-3
W
Weight document, 3-1
machine, 11-2
print media, 2-2
Z
Zoom, 5-5
ZOOM RATIO setting, 10-3
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