Canon printer imageCLASS MF3240 User Manual

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Document Handling
Document Handling
Document Requirements
* When copying a transparent document such as tracing paper or transparencies, use a piece of plain 
white paper to cover the document after placing it face-down on the platen glass.
NOTE
Do not place the document on the platen glass until the glue, ink or correction fluid on the document is 
completely dry.
Type – Plain paper
– Thick documents
– Photographs
– Small documents (e.g., index cards)
– Special types of paper (e.g., tracing paper*, transparencies*, etc.)
– Book (Height: max. 1/8 (35 mm))
Size (W × L) Max. 8.5 × 11 3/4
(Max. 216 × 297 mm)
Weight Max. 4.4 lb (2 kg)
Quantity 1 sheet 
						

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Scanning Area
Make sure your document’s text and graphics fall within the shaded area in the 
following diagram. Note that the margin widths listed are approximate and there 
may be slight variations in actual use.
0.08
(2 mm)0.08
(2 mm)0.04 (1 mm)
0.04 (1 mm) 
						

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Document Handling
Loading Documents
1Lift up the platen glass cover.
2Place your document face down. 
						

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Document Handling
3Align the document with the appropriate paper size marks.
If your document does not match any of the paper size marks, align the center of your document 
with the arrow mark.
4Gently lower the platen glass cover.
The document is ready for scanning.
CAUTION
–When closing the platen glass cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this 
may result in personal injury.
–Do not press down the platen glass cover forcefully, as this may damage the platen glass 
and cause personal injury.
NOTE
Remove the document from the platen glass when scanning is complete. 
						

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Print Media
Print Media
Paper Requirements
NOTE
The default paper size is LTR. If you use a different paper size, you must change the paper size settings. 
(See “Setting Paper Size and Type,” on p. 3-7.)
Paper cassette Multi-purpose feeder
Size (W × L) LTR, LGL, A4, B5, A5, Executive, Envelope (COM10, Monarch, 
DL, ISO-C5)
(76 × 127 to 216 × 356 mm)
Weight 18 to 32 lb bond (64 to 128 g/m
2)
Quantity Max. 250 sheets Max. 1 sheet
Type Plain Paper, Plain Paper L, Heavy Paper, Heavy Paper H, 
Transparency 
						

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Printable Area
The shaded area indicates the approximate printable area of LTR-size paper and 
envelope.
0.20 (5 mm) 0.20 (5 mm)0.20 (5 mm)
0.20 (5 mm) 
						

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Paper Guidelines
●To prevent paper jams, do not use any of the following:
– Wrinkled or creased paper
– Curled or rolled paper
– Coated paper
– Torn paper
– Damp paper
– Very thin paper
– Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not copy on 
the reverse side.)
●The following types of paper do not print well:
– Highly textured paper
– Very smooth paper
– Shiny paper
●Make sure the paper is free from dust, lint, and oil stains.
●Be sure to test paper before purchasing large quantities.
●Store all paper wrapped and on a flat surface until ready for use. Keep opened packs 
in their original packaging in a cool, dry location.
●Store paper at 64.4°F–75.2°F (18°C–24°C), 40%–60% relative humidity.
●Use only the transparencies designed for laser printers. Canon recommends you to 
use Canon type transparencies with this machine. 
						

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Loading Paper
To load paper in the paper cassette, see “Set Up the Paper Cassette and Load 
Paper,” in the Starter Guide.
Into the Multi-Purpose Feeder
Use the multi-purpose feeder when you want to copy or print on the different paper 
which is in the paper cassette. Load paper one by one in the multi-purpose feeder.
NOTE
– The paper in the multi-purpose feeder is fed prior to the paper in the paper cassette.
– The recommended envelopes are COM10, MONARCH, DL, and ISO-C5. Using other envelopes may 
affect the quality of the printout.
– Make sure to set the correct paper size in the printer driver. (See the Software Guide.)
– When printing received documents, it is possible to feed paper only from the paper cassette. If paper is 
loaded into the multi-purpose feeder,  appears.
1Slide the paper guides to the mark of the desired paper size.
NOTE
If the paper guides are not adjusted correctly for the size of the paper, the quality of your printouts 
may be adversely affected. 
						

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2When setting a paper, insert the paper into the multi-purpose feeder with 
the print side up.
NOTE
When you load paper with a logo on, position the paper with the print side up (logo side) and insert 
it so that the top of the paper feeds first in the multi-purpose feeder.
When setting an envelope, insert the envelope into the multi-purpose 
feeder with the print side up and the right edge (i.e., closer to the stamp) 
first. 
						

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3Specify the size and the type of the paper you load.
For details on how to specify the paper size and type, see “Setting Paper Size and Type,” on p. 3-7.