Canon printer imageCLASS MF6590 User Manual

							
Machine Settings
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FAX SETTINGS (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only)
5. REMOTE RXSets whether to use remote receiving. This function is not 
available when  in  
is set to . (See Chapter 4, “Sending and Receiving 
(MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only),” in the Reference Guide.)
ONThe machine enables remote receiving.
REMOTE RX IDYou can dial a code on remote extension to start receiving a 
document.
A combination of two characters using 0 to 9, * and # is possible. 
(25)
OFFThe machine disables remote receiving.
6. 
MANUAL/AUTOSets whether the machine switches to the document receive 
mode after the external telephone rings for a specified length of 
time in the manual receive mode.
OFFThe external telephone keeps ringing until someone answers 
the call manually.
ONThe machine switches to the document receive mode after the 
external telephone rings for a specified time.
F/T RING TIMESets the length of time to elapse before the machine switches to 
document receiving. (1SEC–99SEC)(15SEC)
5.  PRINTER SETTINGS
Sets the to printer functions.
1.  RECEIVE REDUCTION
Sets whether the received images print out at a reduced size. 
(See Chapter 4, “Sending and Receiving (MF6595cx/MF6595/
MF6590 Only),” in the Reference Guide.)
ONImage reduction is turned on.
1.  RECEIVE 
REDUCTION
Selects the reducing type.
AUTO
FIXED REDUCTION (90%, 95%, 97%, 75%)
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2.  REDUCE 
DIRECTION
Selects the reducing direction.
VERTICAL ONLY
HORIZ & VERTICAL
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OFFImage reduction is turned off. 
						

							
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Machine Settings

FAX SETTINGS (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only)
2. TWO-SIDED PRINTSets the type of two-sided printing for faxing. (See Chapter 4, 
“Sending and Receiving (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only),” in 
the Reference Guide.)
OFF
ON
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3. 
CONT. PRINTINGSelects how the machine responds when the  message appears.
RX TO MEMORYThe machine stores all documents in memory.
KEEP PRINTINGThe machine does not store documents in memory if the toner 
runs out. Reset to  after replacing the toner 
cartridge.
ADDRESS BOOK SET. (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only)
Setting ItemDescription
1.  1-TOUCH SPD DIAL
Registers the information on one-touch speed dialing. Up to 23 
destinations can be registered. (See “Storing/Editing One-Touch 
Speed Dialing Keys/Coded Speed Dialing Codes,” on p. 4-7.)
1.  TEL NUMBER ENTRY
Registers the recipient’s fax number (max. 120 digits, including 
spaces).
2.  NAME
Registers the recipient’s name (max. 16 characters, including 
spaces). 
						

							
Machine Settings
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ADDRESS BOOK SET. (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only)
3. OPTIONAL SETTINGSelects whether to use the advanced functional settings for each 
one-touch speed dialing recipient registered in the machine. 
(See “Storing/Editing One-Touch Speed Dialing Keys/Coded 
Speed Dialing Codes,” on p. 4-7.)
OFFThe optional setting is not set for this speed dialing.
ONThe optional setting is set for this speed dialing.
1.  INTERNATIONAL
Selects a mode for documents you are sending.
DOMESTIC
LONG DISTANCE 1
LONG DISTANCE 2
LONG DISTANCE 3
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2.  TX SPEED
Selects a transmission speed.
(33600 bps, 14400 bps, 9600 bps, 4800 bps)
3.  ECM
Selects whether to use ECM (Error Correction Mode).
ON
OFF
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2.  CODED SPD DIAL
Registers the information on coded speed dialing. Up to 100 
destinations can be registered. (See “Storing/Editing One-Touch 
Speed Dialing Keys/Coded Speed Dialing Codes,” on p. 4-7.)
1.  TEL NUMBER ENTRY
Registers the recipient’s fax number (max. 120 digits, including 
spaces).
2.  NAME
Registers the recipient’s name (max. 16 characters, including 
spaces). 
						

							
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Machine Settings

ADDRESS BOOK SET. (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only)
3. OPTIONAL SETTINGSelects whether to use the advanced functional settings for each 
coded speed dialing recipient registered in the machine. (See 
“Storing/Editing One-Touch Speed Dialing Keys/Coded Speed 
Dialing Codes,” on p. 4-7.)
OFFThe optional setting is not set for this speed dialing.
ONThe optional setting is set for this speed dialing.
1.  INTERNATIONAL
Select the mode for documents you send.
DOMESTIC
LONG DISTANCE 1
LONG DISTANCE 2
LONG DISTANCE 3
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2.  TX SPEED
Select the transmission speed.
(33600 bps, 14400 bps, 9600 bps, 4800 bps)
3.  ECM
Selects whether to use ECM (Error Correction Mode).
ON
OFF
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3.  GROUP DIAL
Registers the information on group dialing. Up to 122 
destinations can be registered. (See “Storing/Editing Recipients 
for Group Dialing,” on p. 4-15.)
1.  TEL NUMBER ENTRY
Registers the recipient fax numbers by specifying the onetouch 
speed dialing keys or coded speed dialing codes.
2.  NAME
Registers the group name (max. 16 characters, including spaces). 
						

							
Machine Settings
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PRINTER SETTINGS
Setting ItemDescription
1.  DEFAULT PAPERSIZE
Sets the default paper size when no paper source is specified.
(LTR, STMT, EXECUTIV, ISO-B5, ISO-C5, COM10, MONARCH, DL, 
A4, B5, A5, LGL)
2.  DEFAULT PAPERTYPE
Sets the default paper type for print jobs. This machine has 
internally defined optimal print modes for each specified paper 
type.
(PLAIN PAPER, COLOR, RECYCLED, HEAVY PAPER 1, HEAVY 
PAPER 2, HEAVY PAPER 3, BOND, 3HOLE PUNCH PAPER, 
TRANSPARENCY, LABELS, ENVELOPE)
3.  COPIES
Sets the number of documents printed. (1–999)
4.  2-SIDED PRINTING
Sets whether to activate two-sided printing.
OFF
ON
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5.  PRINT QUALITY
Sets the image quality, density or toner saving mode for 
printing. 
1.  IMAGE REFINEMENT
Sets whether to print smoothly the jagged outlines of characters 
and graphics.
ON
OFF
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2.  DENSITY
Adjusts the print density. (1–9)(5)
3.  TONER SAVER
Sets whether the toner saving mode is enabled.
OFF
ON
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6.  PAGE LAYOUT
Sets the printing layout.
1.  BINDING
Sets the binding position for two-sided printing.
LONG EDGE
SHORT EDGE
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2.  MARGIN
Sets the page margin in inches or millimeters.
INCHES (-01.90INCHES–01.90INCHES)
MM (-50.0MM–50.0MM)
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Machine Settings

PRINTER SETTINGS
7. COLLATESets whether to collate the printouts automatically.
OFF
COLLATE
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8.  ERROR TIME OUT
Sets the length of time before the machine returns an error 
when no data is received from the computer.
ONSets the error time out period. (5SEC–300SEC) (15SEC)
OFFThe error time out is off.
9.  INIT. PRINTER SET
Restores all  to the default.
OFF
ON
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10.  PCL SETTINGS***
Sets the PCL printer setting.
1.  ORIENTATION
Sets the paper orientation.
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
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2.  FONT NUMBER
Sets the default font typeface for the printer function using the 
corresponding font numbers. (0–120) (0)
3.  POINT SIZE
Specifies a point size for the default font. This item appears 
when the number in  is that of a proportionally 
spaced scalable font. (4.00–999.75) (12.00)
4.  PITCH
Specifies the pitch for the default font. This item appears when 
the number in  is that of a fixed pitch scalable 
font. (0.44–99.99) (10.00)
5.  FORM LINES
Sets the number of lines to be printed on a page. (5–128) (60)
6.  SYMBOL SET
Selects the symbol set most suited to the needs of the host 
computer. (PC8) 
						

							
Machine Settings
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PRINTER SETTINGS
7. CUSTOM PAPERSets whether to use a custom paper size.
OFFDisables you to specify a custom paper size.
ONEnables you to specify a custom paper size.
1.  UNIT OF 
MEASURE
Selects the unit of measurement to specify a custom paper size.
INCHES
MILLIMETERS
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2.  X DIMENSION
Specifies the horizontal size of the custom paper.
(05.00–14.00 inches (127–356 mm)) (14.00)
3.  Y DIMENSION
Specifies the vertical size of the custom paper.
(03.00–08.50 inches (76–216 mm)) (08.50)
8.  APPEND CR TO LF
Sets whether to append a carriage return (CR) when line feed 
code (LF) is received.
NOThe print head moves down to the next line when line feed 
code is received, and the margin does not change (such as the 
beginning of the next line).
YESThe print head moves to the beginning of the next line when 
line feed code is received.
9.  ENLARGE A4
Sets whether to expand the printable area of A4 size paper to 
that of Letter size in width.
* This setting is applicable for A4 paper and portrait orientation for the 
PCL5 printing only. The PCL6 printing is not supported.
OFFAll the area on a page 1/8 inch (4.23 mm) from the top, bottom, 
left, and right edges is available for printing on A4 paper.
ONAll the area on a page 1/8 inch (4.23 mm) from the top and 
bottom edges and 1/8 inch (1.28 mm) from the left and right 
edges is available for printing on A4 paper. Only the width 
increases.
11.  RESET PRINTER
Clears all print jobs in progress and resets the printer function.
OFF
ON
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Machine Settings

TIMER SETTINGS
Setting ItemDescription
1.  DATE&TIME SETTING
Sets the current date and time. (See “Set Up the Machine,” in the\
 
Starter Guide.)
2.  DATE TYPE SELECT
Sets the date format.
MM/DD/YYYY
DD/MM YYYY
YYYY MM/DD
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3.  AUTO SLEEP TIME
Sets the auto sleep mode when the machine remains idle for a 
certain period of time. (3MIN.–30MIN.) (See “Setting the Sleep 
Mode,” on p. 1-13.)
ON
OFF
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4.  AUTO CLEAR TIME
Sets the auto clear mode when the machine has no operation 
idle for a certain period of time. (1MIN.–9MIN.) The machine 
returns to the standby mode. (See “Setting Auto Clear Time,” on 
p. 
1-15.)
ON
OFF
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5.  DAYLIGHT SV.TIME
Sets the daylight saving time mode. (See “Setting the Daylight 
Saving Time,” on p. 1-17.)
OFFDeactivates the daylight saving time mode.
ONActivates the daylight saving time mode.
1.  START DATE/TIME
Sets the start date.
1. MONTH
2. WEEK
3. DAY
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2.  END DATE/TIME
Sets the end date.
1. MONTH
2. WEEK
3. DAY
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Machine Settings
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ADJUST./CLEANING
Setting ItemDescription
1.  TRANS. ROLR CLEAN
Cleans the transcription roller. (See “Transcription Roller,” on 
p. 
10-11.)
2.  FIX.UNIT CLEANING
Cleans the fuser roller. (See “Fuser Roller,” on p. 10-6.)
3.  FEEDER CLEANING
Cleans the ADF. (See “Cleaning the ADF Automatically,” on 
p. 
10-10.)
4.  SPECIAL MODE M
Sets to improve print quality or fix irregular print density. If print 
quality decreases or an irregularity in the print density appears, 
transcription output may not function adequately.
MIDSelects in normal conditions.
LOWSelects to compensate for poor print quality that occurs when 
using paper that was stored for a long time at high temperatures 
and high humidity.
HIGHSelects to compensate for poor quality that occurs when using 
heavyweight paper.
5.  SPECIAL MODE N
When the two-sided printing function is used, paper may curl 
severely or become jammed. Enable this setting to prevent 
paper curling or jamming.
OFF
ON
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6.  SPECIAL MODE O
This setting is not functional in this model.
7.  SPECIAL MODE P
Sets to activate when lightweight paper or paper which is easy 
to get uneven print density is used for printing.
OFF
ON
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Machine Settings

ADJUST./CLEANING
8. SPECIAL MODE QEnable this setting if black or white spots appear on the printed 
image.
OFF
ON
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9.  SPECIAL MODE R
Sets whether to prevent white streaks from appearing on 
the printed image. When you print the halftone image or 
photograph after the machine has not undergone any operation 
for a while, the first page of printouts may have thin white 
streaks on the printed image.
OFF
ON
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10.  SPECIAL MODE S
Sets whether to reduce the waiting time for the next printout. 
When you change the paper size after continuous printing, the 
machine may take a while to start the next printing.
OFFDoes not reduce the waiting time next set of printout.
SPEED PRIORITYReduces the waiting time to start the next set of printout. Print 
speed has priority; however, a condition that an previously 
printed image also appears faintly on the next output may 
occur.
11.  CONT. PRINT MODE
Sets whether to prevent the back edge of the previous page 
from appearing on the following page during continuous 
printing of half-tone prints or photographs.
OFF
ON
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12.  BACK EDGE MODE
Sets whether to prevent back edge of paper from smudging.
OFF
ON
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