Canon printer imageCLASS MF6595 User Manual

							
Machine Settings
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Setting Menu
The default settings are indicated in bold text.
Depending on the country of purchase, some settings may not be available.
The menus described in this section are based on the model imageCLASS MF6595cx. Depending on the 
model of your machine, some settings may not be available and the number on the top of each menu may 
vary.
COMMON SETTINGS
Setting ItemDescription
1.  DEFAULT SETTINGS
Selects which standby display appears when turning on the 
power.
COPY
FAX*
SCAN
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2.  AUTO CLEAR SET.
Selects which standby display appears after the Auto Clearing 
function is activated.
INITIAL FUNCTIONSets to return to the standby display that is selected in 
.
SELECTED FUNCTIONSets to return to the standby display of the current mode.
3.  AUDIBLE TONES
Sets whether to sound audible tones and adjusts their volume.
1.  ENTRY TONE
Beeps when pressing the keys on the operation panel.
ON (1–3)
OFF
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2.  ERROR TONE
Beeps when an error (e.g., paper jam) occurs.
ON (1–3)
OFF
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COMMON SETTINGS
3. TX JOB DONE TONE*Beeps when fax is sent.
ERROR ONLY (1–3)
OFF
ON (1–3)
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4.  RX JOB DONE TONE*
Beeps when fax is received.
ERROR ONLY (1–3)
OFF
ON (1–3)
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5.  SCAN DONE TONE
Beeps when scanning is completed.
ERROR ONLY (1–3)
OFF
ON (1–3)
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6.  PRINT DONE TONE
Beeps when printing is completed.
ERROR ONLY (1–3)
OFF
ON (1–3)
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4.  TONER SAVER MODE
Sets whether to reduce toner consumption.
OFF
ON
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5.  PRINTER DENSITY
Recalibrates the density adjustment scale if differences between 
the image in the document and the print occur. (1–9) (5)
6.  AUTO CASS. SELCT
Sets whether to change to another paper source of the same 
size if the current paper source runs out while processing a job.
1.  COPY
Sets whether to activate Auto Cassette Select function when 
copying.
1. CASSETTE 1 (ON/OFF)
2. CASSETTE 2 (ON/OFF)**
3. MP TRAY (OFF/ON)
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2.  PRINTER
Sets whether to activate Auto Cassette Select function when 
printing.
1. CASSETTE 1 (ON/OFF)
2. CASSETTE 2 (ON/OFF)**
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Machine Settings
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COMMON SETTINGS
3. FAX*Sets whether to activate Auto Cassette Select function when 
faxing.
1. CASSETTE 1 (ON/OFF)
2. CASSETTE 2 (ON/OFF)**
3. MP TRAY (OFF/ON)
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4.  OTHER
Sets whether to activate Auto Cassette Select function when 
printing a report or list.
1. CASSETTE 1 (ON/OFF)
2. CASSETTE 2 (ON/OFF)**
3. MP TRAY (OFF/ON).
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7.  SELECT PAPER TYPE
Sets the paper type for the paper cassette. (See “For the Paper 
Cassette,” on p. 2-13.)
1.  CASSETTE 1
Sets the paper type for paper cassette 1.
2.  CASSETTE 2**
Sets the paper type for paper cassette 2.
8. 
REG. PAPER SIZESets the paper size for the paper cassette. (See “For the Paper 
Cassette ,” on p. 2-13.)
1.  CASSETTE 1
Sets the paper size for paper cassette 1.
2.  CASSETTE 2**
Sets the paper size for paper cassette 2.
9.  ENERGY IN SLEEP
Selects power consumption when the machine is in the Sleep 
mode between two levels.
LOW (Only functional for MF6540/MF6520, or when  is not set to  for MF6595cx/MF6595/ 
MF6590)
HIGH
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10.  MP TRAY STD SET
Sets the standard paper size and type for the multi-purpose 
tray if you always use a same kind of paper. (See “For the Multi-
Purpose Tray,” on p. 2-17.)
OFFDeactivates the multi-purpose tray standard settings.
ONActivates the multi-purpose tray standard settings.
1.  PAPER SIZE
Sets paper size as the multi-purpose tray standard.
2.  SELECT PAPER TYPE
Sets paper type as the multi-purpose tray standard. 
						

							
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COMMON SETTINGS
11. PAPER FEED SWITCHSelects the paper feed method when you want to make 
onesided or two-sided prints on preprinted paper (paper which 
has logos or patterns already printed on it).
1.  MP TRAY
Selects the paper feed method for the multi-purpose tray.
SPEED PRIORITYPrint speed has priority.
PRINT SIDEThe machine starts printing on the side of paper loaded facing 
up. Print speed becomes slower for one-sided print. Only 
available for LTR, LGL and A4.
2.  CASSETTE 1
Selects the paper feed method for paper cassette 1.
SPEED PRIORITYPrint speed has priority.
PRINT SIDEThe machine starts printing on the side of paper loaded facing 
down. Print speed becomes slower for one-sided print.
3.  CASSETTE 2**
Selects the paper feed method for paper cassette 2.
SPEED PRIORITYPrint speed has priority.
PRINT SIDEThe machine starts printing on the side of paper loaded facing 
down. Print speed becomes slower for one-sided print.
12.  DISPLAY LANGUAGE
Selects the language on the display. (See “Specifications,” on 
p. 
13-2.)
13.  ADF DIRTY ERROR
Sets whether the error message will appear when the ADF is 
dirty.
DISPLAY
DO NOT DISPLAY
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14.  INIT. COMMON SET.
Restores all  to the default except for 
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OFF
ON
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*  MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 only
**   MF6595cx or MF6595 with the optional cassette only 
						

							
Machine Settings
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COPY SETTINGS
Setting Item Description
1.  IMAGE DIR PRIORTY
Sets whether to activate the image direction priority.
OFFCopy orientation is same as the document.
ONCopy orientation is rotated at 180 degrees.
2. 
STANDARD SETTINGSSets the default setting for copying.
1.  IMAGE QUALITY
Sets the document type for copying.
TEXT
PHOTO
TEXT/PHOTO
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2.  DENSITY
Sets the density for copying.
AUTO
MANUAL (1–9)
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3.  ZOOM RATIO
Sets the zoom ratio for copying.
PRESET RATIOSelects the zoom from the preset ratios.
DIRECT 100%, 115% B5→A4, 122% A5→B5, 129% STMT→LTR, 
141% A5→A4, 200% MAX., 50% MIN., 64%, 70% A4→A5, 78% 
LGL→LTR, 81% B5→A5, 86% A4→B5)
MANUALEnters the zoom ratio by 1% increments. (50%–200%)
4.  COPIES
Sets the number of copies (1–99).
5.  AUTO COLLATE
Sets whether to collate the copies automatically.
OFF
COLLATE
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6.  TWO-SIDED
Sets the type of two-sided copying.
OFF
1 > 2-SIDED
2 > 2-SIDED
2 > 1-SIDED
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COPY SETTINGS
7. FRAME ERASESets the type of Frame Erase copying.
OFF
ORG. FRAME ERASE
BOOK FRAME ERASE
BINDING HOLE
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8.  PAPER SELECT
Sets the paper source for copying.
AUTO
CASSETTE 1
CASSETTE 2**
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3.  SHARPNESS
Adjusts the sharpness of the copied image. (1–9) (5)
4.  PAPER SIZE GROUP
Selects a paper size group for your machine.
INCHES
A
AB
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5.  MM/INCH ENTRY
Sets the unit of measurement of the frame erase width.
INCHES
MM
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6.  INIT. COPY SET.
Restores all  to the default.
OFF
ON
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**  MF6595cx or MF6595 with the optional cassette only 
						

							
Machine Settings
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FAX SETTINGS (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only)
Setting ItemDescription
1.  RX MODE
Selects the receive mode. (See “Set the Machine for Receiving 
Faxes (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590),” in the Starter Guide.)
FaxOnly
FaxTel
AnsMode
DRPD
Manual
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2.  USER SETTINGS
Specifies the basic operation settings in the fax mode.
1.   UNIT TELEPHONE #
Registers your fax number. (See “Set the Machine for Sending 
Faxes (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590),” in the Starter Guide.)
2.  UNIT NAME
Registers your name/company name. (See “Set the Machine 
for Sending Faxes (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590),” in the Starter 
Guide.)
3.  TX TERMINAL ID
Sets the options for sender information.
1.  PRINTING POSITION
Selects where the sender information is printed in small type at 
the top of each page.
OUTSIDE IMAGE
INSIDE IMAGE
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2.  TELEPHONE # MARK
Prefixes your number with the abbreviations FAX or TEL in your 
sender information.
FAX
TEL
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4.  SCANNING DENSITY
Adjusts the scanning density for sending a fax. (1–9)(5)
5.  TEL LINE TYPE
Selects the telephone line type. (See “Set the Machine for 
Sending Faxes (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590),” in the Starter 
Guide.)
TOUCH TONE
ROTARY PULSE
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Machine Settings

FAX SETTINGS (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only)
6. VOLUME CONTROLAdjusts the monitor volume and the calling volume.
1.  MONITOR VOL. CTRL
Sets the volume for monitor tone during the fax transmission. 
(0–3)(1)
2.  CALLING VOLUME
Set the volume of the ring produced when the machine detects 
a call. (1–3)(1)
7.  OFFHOOK ALARM
Sets whether the alarm sounds when the handset of the external 
telephone is off the hook.
ON
OFF
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8. 
STANDARD SETTINGSSets the default setting for faxing.
1.  DENSITY
Sets the default density for faxing.
STANDARD
DK
LT
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2.  IMAGE QUALITY
Sets the default image quality for faxing.
FINE
PHOTO
SUPER FINE
ULTRA FINE
STANDARD
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3.  DIRECT TX
Sets whether to use  as default.
OFF
ON
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9.  INIT. FAX STD SET
Sets whether to restore  in  to the default.
OFF
ON
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FAX SETTINGS (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only)
3. TX SETTINGSSets the transmission functions.
1.  ECM TX
Sets whether the ECM (Error Correction Mode) transmission is 
activated.
ON
OFF
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2.  PAUSE TIME
Sets the pause time when you insert pause into the dialing 
sequence. (1SEC–15SEC)(2SEC)
3.  AUTO REDIAL
Sets whether to redial automatically when the other line is busy 
or a transmission error occurs. (See Chapter 4, “Sending and 
Receiving (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only),” in the Reference 
Guide.)
ONCustomizes the redial operation.
1.  REDIAL TIMES
Sets the number of retries. (1TIMES–10TIMES)(2TIMES)
2.  REDIAL INTERVAL
Sets period of time before redialing. (2MIN.-99MIN.)(2MIN.)
3.  TX ERROR REDIAL
Sets whether the machine redials automatically when 
transmission error occurs.
ON
OFF
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OFFAfter the first attempt at dialing fails, redialing is not attempted.
4.  TIME OUT
Sets whether to scan a document automatically after entering 
the fax number.
* This function is not available when you dial with the numeric keys.
ON
OFF
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5.  DIALING LINE CHCK
Sets whether to check the telephone line condition.
OFF
ON
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FAX SETTINGS (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only)
4. RX SETTINGSSets the reception functions.
1.  ECM RX
Sets whether the ECM (Error Correction Mode) reception is 
activated.
ON
OFF
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2.  FAX/TEL OPT. SET
Sets the optional items in the  mode. (See Chapter 4, 
“Sending and Receiving (MF6595cx/MF6595/MF6590 Only),” in 
the Reference Guide.)
1.  RING START TIME
Sets the time the machine takes to check whether a call is a fax 
or a voice call. (0SEC–30SEC)(6SEC)
2.  F/T RING TIME
Selects the ring length for voice calls. (15SEC–300SEC)(15SEC)
3.  F/T SWITCH ACTION
Selects whether the machine switches to the receive mode after 
the ring time has elapsed, or whether if disconnects the call.
RECEIVE
DISCONNECT
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3.  DRPD:SELECT FAX
Selects the ring pattern for fax calls.
DOUBLE RING
SHORT-SHORT-LONG
SHORT-LONG-SHORT
OTHER RING TYPE
NORMAL RING
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4.  INCOMING RING
Sets whether the external telephone rings when it receives a 
voice call, enabling you to answer the call. This function is only 
available when  is set to  or .
OFFThe telephone does not ring when it receives a voice call. (In the 
Sleep mode, the telephone may ring one or two times.)
ONThe telephone rings when it receives a voice call if an external 
telephone is connected.
RING COUNTSets the number of incoming rings before the machine answers. 
(1TIMES–99TIMES)(2TIMES)