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CHAPTER
 
Customer Support 
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Introduction 
This chapter describes the main components, the operation panel and the standby display of 
the machine. It also explains how to set the energy saver function. 
Customer Support 
Your machine is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free 
operation. If you encounter a problem with the machines operation, try to solve it by 
using the information in Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. If you cannot solve the 
problem or if you think your machine needs servicing, contact Canon Authorized 
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Main Components of the Machine 
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Main Components of the Machine 
This section describes the main components of the machine. 
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Front View     
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ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) 
Holds documents and feeds them automatically 
into the scanning unit.     
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Document feeder tray 
Place documents.     
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Document output tray 
Documents come out here.     
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Slide guide 
Adjust to the width of documents.     
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Operation panel 
Controls the machine.     
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Output tray 
Outputs printouts.     
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Front cover 
Open it when you install the cartridge, or remove 
jammed paper.     
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Multi-purpose feeder 
Used when printing paper one by one manually.     
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Cassette 
Holds the paper supply.
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Platen glass cover 
Open it when you place documents on the platen 
glass for copying or scanning.     
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Platen glass 
Place documents.
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Main Components of the Machine 
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Rear View     
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USB port 
Connect the USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable.     
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Telephone line jack 
Connect the telephone cable.
(Only for the MF5550 model.)     
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External device jack 
Connect an external device.
(Only for the MF5550 model.)     
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Face up cover 
Open it when you output paper face up, or 
remove jammed paper.     
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Power socket 
Connect the power cord.     
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Extension cover 
Protects paper supply in the cassette from dirt 
and dust.
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Operation Panel 
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Operation Panel 
This section describes keys used when making copies, scanning and setting the 
Menu.
For keys not described here, see Chapter 1, Introduction, in the  
Facsimile Guide  
.  
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Alarm indicator 
Flashes red when the machine has a problem 
such as a paper jam. (The error message is 
displayed in the LCD.)     
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COPY key 
Switches the standby display to the Copy mode.     
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FAX key 
Switches the standby display to the Fax mode.     
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SCAN key 
Switches the standby display to the Scan mode, 
and starts scanning.     
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Menu key 
Customizes the way your machine operates.     
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 (–),   (+) keys 
Scroll through the selections so you can see 
other settings.     
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Enlarge/Reduce key 
Sets an enlargement or reduction ratio of the 
copy.     
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Exposure key 
Adjusts the copy exposure.     
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Energy Saver key 
Sets or cancels the energy saver mode manually. 
The key lights green when the energy saver 
mode is set, and goes off when the mode is 
canceled.     
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Status Monitor key 
Checks the status of print and fax jobs.     
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Clear key 
Clears an entry in the LCD.
StartStop/Reset
COPY
FA XSCAN
Menu
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Redial
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Energy Saver
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Operation Panel 
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LCD 
Displays messages and prompts during 
operation. Also displays selections, text, and 
numbers when specifying settings.     
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Start key 
Starts copying.     
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Stop/Reset key 
Cancels copying and other operations, and 
returns to the standby display.     
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Set key 
Determines the contents you set or register.      
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Collate 
Sorts copies in order of pages.     
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Image Quality key 
Adjusts the quality of printout.     
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Numeric keys 
Enter copy quantity and other numerical values.
StartStop/Reset
COPY
SCAN
Menu
Clear
Set Alarm
Enlarge /
Reduce
Image
Quality Exposure
Collate 
Energy Saver
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Standby Display 
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Standby Display 
The standby display differs depending on which mode is selected. 
The standby display in the Copy or Scan mode is as follows: 
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Copy Mode 
■ 
Scan Mode
NOTE
  
When the machine is plugged in, the LCD displays  for a while, then the 
standby display appears.
  
The standby display in the Fax mode appears only with the MF5550 model. (See Chapter 
1, Introduction, in the 
 
Facsimile Guide
 
.)
Copy ratio
Exposure Copy
quantity Paper size
Image
quality
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Energy Saver Mode 
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Energy Saver Mode 
This machine provides an energy saver function. When no operations are 
performed for about 5 minutes, the machine automatically enters the energy saver 
mode.
NOTE
  
The time until the machine enters the energy saver mode can be specified in a range of 3 
minutes to 30 minutes. You can also turn off the energy saver function. For details on the 
energy saver mode settings, see  of Menu Descriptions, on p. 
10-4.
  
The energy saver function does not activate when the machine is in the following 
conditions:
-When printing out copies, faxes* or other pages
-When sending or receiving faxes*
-When scanning
-While a copy job is saved in the memory or when the collate copy or other functions are 
operating
-When paper jams occur
-When an error code appears and the Alarm indicator flashes
-When no paper is loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder
-When  is displayed
*Only for the MF5550 model.
  
The machine will be restored from the energy saver mode in the following conditions:
-When receiving print jobs from your computer
-When receiving faxes*
-When you load documents in the ADF
-When you pick up the handset of the telephone connected to the machine*
-When receiving a call*
*Only for the MF5550 model.
 
Setting the Energy Saver Mode Manually 
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Press [Energy Saver]. 
The LCD is turned off and the Energy Saver key lights up.
NOTE
 
Right after the machine is restored from the energy saver mode, or right after copying 
finishes, wait about 2 seconds before pressing [Energy Saver].
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Energy Saver Mode 
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Restoring from the Energy Saver Mode Manually 
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Press [Energy Saver]. 
The Energy Saver key goes off and the machine enters the standby mode.
NOTE
 
The machine can be restored from the energy saver mode immediately. However, it may 
vary according to room temperature and circumstances.
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