Canon printer imageCLASS MF3240 User Manual

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Setting Paper Size and Type
The default setting is  and . When you place other sizes 
and/or types of paper, follow this procedure to change the settings.
The procedure is same for the paper cassette and multi-purpose feeder except 
for selecting the paper cassette or multi-purpose feeder in step 4.
1Press [Additional Functions].
2Press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
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[OK] 

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3Press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
4Press [ ] or [ ] to select  or , then press 
[OK].
5Press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
6Press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper size, then press [OK].
, , , , , , , , , 
[OK]
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7Press [ ] or [ ] to select  or , then press 
[OK].
8Press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [OK].
9Press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper type, then press [OK].
You can select from the following paper types:
 or *1 for Plain paper (18 lb to 24 lb (64 g/m2 to 90 g/m2))
 or *2 for Heavy paper (28 lb to 32 lb (105 g/m2 to 128 g/m2)) 
or Envelope
 for Transparency
*1If paper curls excessively when printed with  selected, select .
*2If print fixing is not sufficient when printed with  selected,...

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Selecting the Paper Output Area
Open the face up cover located on back side of the unit for face up paper output, 
or close the face up cover and attach the output tray on the front of the unit for 
face down paper output.
NOTE
Do not open or close the face up cover while copying and printing.
Face down paper output delivers paper with the printed side down on the output tray. 
Face up paper output delivers paper with the printed side up from the output area. 
Select the area depending...

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Paper Type and Paper Output Area
Select the suitable paper output area depending on the paper type and your purpose.
Paper Type Paper Output Area The Number of Output Sheets
Plain Paper face up 1 sheet
face down approx. 60 sheets 
(18 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m
2))
Plain Paper L face up 1 sheet
face down approx. 30 sheets 
(18 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m
2))
Heavy Paper face up 1 sheet
face down approx. 30 sheets 
(28 to 32 lb (105 to 128 g/m
2))
Heavy Paper H face up 1 sheet
face down approx. 30...

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Face Down Paper Output Area
The paper is delivered with the printed side down on the output tray. 
Paper is stacked in printed order. 
1Close the face up cover, and attach the output tray.
NOTE
– Do not place the delivered paper back on the output tray. Doing so may result in paper jams.
– Do not place objects other than paper on the output tray. Doing so may result in paper jams. 

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Face Up Paper Output Area
The paper is delivered with the printed side up from the face up paper output at the 
rear of the machine. 
This way is convenient for printing on transparencies, or envelopes which tend to curl, 
because the paper is delivered straight through out of the machine.
1Open the face up cover.
Remove the delivered paper one by one.
NOTE
– Do not pull the paper forcibly.
– This machine has no face up output tray. Remove the delivered paper with your hand.
– Do not...

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Sending Faxes
Sending Faxes
Follow this procedure to send a fax.
Set a DocumentEnter the Fax Mode
Place the document on the platen 
glass.
For documents you can fax, see “Document 
Requirements,” on p. 2-1.
Press [FAX].
The FAX indicator lights and the machine enters fax 
standby mode.
What if...
●You want to adjust the resolution and 
density:
See “Scan Settings,” on p. 4-3.
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Sending Faxes
Enter the Fax NumberSend the Document
Dial the recipient’s fax number with 
the numeric keys.Press [Start]. After all scanning is 
complete, press [OK] to start 
dialing.
If the output paper in the recipient’s machine is not 
equal to the scanned size, the original image may be 
reduced in size or divided into smaller parts before it is 
sent.
What if...
●You enter a wrong number:
Go back to the wrong digit with [ ], 
then press [Clear] to delete it. Or press 
and hold [Clear] to delete...