Canon printer PIXMA MX850 User Manual

							
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Printing from Your Computer
Printing from Your Computer
This section describes pr ocedure for basic printing.
Printing with Windows
1
Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 14 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 20.
2Create a document or open a file to print  using appropriate application software.
3Select Print on the application software’s  File menu.
4Make sure that  Canon XXX  Printer  (where 
“ XXX ” is your machine’s name) is selected in 
Select Printer , and click Preferences  (or 
Properties ).
5Specify the required settings and click  OK.
You can change the paper source to be used with 
the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on 
the machine. For details, see “Changing the Paper 
Source” on page 25.
6Click  Print (or OK).
Note
When printing photographs taken by your digital camera, you can perform Borderless Printing in easy 
steps using Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Easy-PhotoPrint EX is provided on the  Setup CD-ROM. Easy-PhotoPrint 
EX supports Exif Print to optimize photographs taken by an Exif-compliant digital camera by using the print 
information recorded at the time of shooting to achieve higher print quality. For details on using Easy-
PhotoPrint EX, refer to the  PC Photo Printing Guide on-screen manual.
Note
For details on the printer driver functions, click  Help or 
Instructions  to view the online help or the  PC Printing 
Guide  on-screen manual.  Instructions is only 
displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed. 
						

							
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Printing with Macintosh
1
Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 14 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 20.
2Create a document or open a file to print  using appropriate application software.
3Select Page Setup  on the application software’s  File menu. 
4Make sure that your machine’s name is 
selected in  Format for.
5Select the page size of the loaded paper in 
Paper Size .
6Click OK.
7Select  Print on the application software’s  File 
menu.
8Select  Quality & Media  in the pop-up menu.
9Specify the required settings.
You can change the paper source to be used with 
the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on 
the machine. For details, see “Changing the Paper 
Source” on page 25.
10Click Print.
Note
For details on the printer driver functions, click   to 
view the  PC Printing Guide  on-screen manual. If the 
on-screen manuals are not installed, the  PC Printing 
Guide  on-screen manual is not displayed even if   is 
clicked. 
						

							
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Scanning Images
Scanning Images
You can scan images from the machine to a com puter without printing them and save them in 
popular image types, such as JPEG, TIFF, bitmaps,  or PDF. The scanned data can be sent to one of 
the computers connected over a network as well as  to a computer connected via USB. If you are 
scanning printed text, you can use the  OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert it to 
text data.
Scanning Methods
You can select from the various scanning methods.
z If You Want to Scan Origin als Easily From the Machine
You can scan originals by using t he Operation Panel on the machine.
See “Scanning Using the Operation Panel on the Machine” on page 50.
z If You Want to Edit or  Print the Scanned Images
MP Navigator EX enables you to edit the sca nned images, such as optimizing or trimming.
You can also start application software from  MP Navigator EX to edit or print the scanned 
images.
For detailed operations of MP Navigator EX, refer to the  Scanning Guide on-screen manual.
zIf You Want to Scan Orig inals with Advanced Settings
ScanGear enables you to scan originals with  advanced settings such as the resolution.
For detailed operations of ScanGear, refer to the  Scanning Guide on-screen manual.
Besides the above-mentioned methods, you can use a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows Vista and 
Windows XP only) compliant appl ication software and the Control Panel (Windows Vista and 
Windows XP only) to scan original s with this machine. For detailed operations, refer to the  Scanning 
Guide  on-screen manual. 
						

							
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„Scanning Using the Operation Panel on the Machine
1(Macintosh only) Prepare your computer before scanning.
This operation is not necessary for Mac OS X v.10.4.x.
For details, refer to “Scanning Methods” in the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
2Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 14.
3Load the original document on the Platen Glass or in the ADF.
See “Handling the Original Document” on page 16.
4Press the SCAN button.
5Use the  { or  } button to select  Local (USB) or a LAN-connected computer, then 
press the  OK button.
6Use the  { or  } button to select the document type, then press the  OK button.
7Use the  { or  } button to select the scan operation, then press the  OK button.
8Press the  Color or Black  button.
Important
Make sure that the document has been loaded correctly according to the document type that you 
have selected. For details, refer to “Scanning Methods” in the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
Note
The operation to be performed after scanning the original depends on the scan operation setting 
you have selected in step 7. For details on how to modify the operation settings, refer to the 
Scanning Guide  on-screen manual. 
						

							
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Printing Photographs Directly from  a PictBridge Compliant Device
Printing Photographs Directly from a 
PictBridge Compliant Device
You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such  as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile 
phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images 
directly without using a computer.
z Connectable Devices
PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of  digital photo solutions, including the direct 
printing of photos from a digital still camera,  camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use 
a computer. A device can be connected to this machine for direct printing regardless of the 
manufacturer or the model as long as it  complies with the PictBridge standard.
* PictBridge compliant digital still cameras, di gital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile 
phones are hereafter collectively referr ed to as “PictBridge compliant device”.
 A device with this mark is PictBridge compliant.
z Printable Image Data Format
This machine prints images taken with a DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ver. 1.0/2.0-
compatible digital camera (Exif ver. 2. 2/2.21 compliant), as well as PNG files.
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge 
Compliant Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to th is machine, use a USB cable recommended by the 
device’s manufacturer.
1Prepare for printing.
(1) Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 14.
(2) Load paper.
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 20.
(3) Make sure that the proper paper source is selected.
See “Changing the Paper Source” on page 25.
Warning
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-
30 to the Direct Print Port of the machine. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the machine 
could result.
Important
Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the PictBridge 
compliant device. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and 
machine, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
Note
When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the machine, we recommend the 
use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it 
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2Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine.
(1)Make sure that the PictBridge compliant 
device is turned off.
(2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device 
to the machine using a USB cable 
recommended by the manufacturer of the 
device.
The device turns on automatically.
If your device does not turn on 
automatically, turn it on manually.
(3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for 
direct printing.
 will appear on the LCD of the device 
when the machine is correctly connected. 
3Specify the print settings such as paper type and layout.
See “About PictBridge Print Settings” on page 53.
You can make settings using the menu on the  LCD of your PictBridge compliant device. 
Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the machine.
If your PictBridge compliant  device does not have setting menu, change the setting from the 
machine. For details, see “Setting on the Machine” on page 55.
4Start printing from your PictBridge compliant device.
Note
Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant 
with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select 
Play mode manually after connecting the device to the machine. 
Perform necessary operations on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it to this 
machine according to instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
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Printing Photographs Directly from  a PictBridge Compliant Device
About PictBridge Print Settings
„Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device
This section describes the print settings on a  PictBridge compliant device. When operating the 
device, be sure to follow the instructions giv en in the instruction manual of your PictBridge 
compliant device.
z Paper Size and Paper Type Settings
The following sizes and types of printing paper  can be used when printing from a PictBridge 
compliant device.
z Paper size
4 x 6 / 10 x 15 cm,  5 x 7
*1, CreditCard / 5.4 x 8.6 cm*2, 8 x 10 / 20 x 25 cm, A4, 8.5 x 11 
(Letter), 4 x 7.1 / 10.1 x 18 cm*3
z Paper type
The available paper sizes vary depending on t he media type. For details, visit our website.
*1Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.*2Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray.*3May appear as “Hi-Vision” on a non Canon-brand PictBridge compliant device.*4Plain can be selected for  Paper type only when Paper size is set to A4 or  8.5 x 11 
(Letter) . When  Paper type  is set to Plain, borderless printing wi ll be disabled even when 
Layout  is set to  Borderless .
*5You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country 
or region of purchase.
*6When printing on 8 x 10 / 203.2 x 254.0 mm paper, select  8 x 10 / 20 x 25 cm for Paper 
size  and  Default  for Paper type .
* Select the media type in the  PictBridge settings screen on the machine as follows. 
– Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (PP-201):  Photo Plus Glossy II
– Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (SG-201):  Plus Semi-gloss 
For details, see “Setting on the Machine” on page 55.
Note
z In the following description, names of setting items are given according to those used in Canon-
brand PictBridge compliant devices. Setting item names may be different depending on the 
brand or model of your device.
z Some setting items explained below may not be available on some devices. In this case, the 
settings made on the machine are applied. Also, when some items are set to  Default on a 
PictBridge compliant device, the machine settings for these items are applied. For details, see 
“Setting on the Machine” on page 55.
Paper Type SettingLoadable Paper*5
Plain*4Super White Paper or other plain paper
Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Glossy II
*6
Glossy Photo Paper
Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”
Photo Paper Glossy
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
*6
Photo Stickers*2, *7
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro 
						

							
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*7Exclusively used to print photo stickers.  When printing on sticker paper, select 4 x 6 / 10 
x 15 cm  for Paper size  and Photo  for Paper type . Do not set  Layout to Borderless .
zLayout Setting
Various layout options are available.
zBordered/Borderless: You can select whether or not to print an image with a border.
z N-up: You can use this option when printing on sticker paper, or A4- or Letter-sized paper.
Sticker paper: When you select  4 x 6 / 10 x 15 cm for Paper size , you can print 16 images 
on a single sheet of paper.
A4- or Letter-sized paper: When you select  A4 or  8.5 x 11 (Letter)  for Paper size , you can 
print 4 images on a single sheet of paper.
z Shooting Info (Exif Data)
*1: You can print shooting info (Exif Data) along with the image. The 
following two options are available. 
1-up
*2: Prints the shooting info (Exif Data) in the margin of selected individual images. 
20-up*3: Prints 20 images specified with DPOF*4 and their shooting info (Exif Data) in list 
format on a single sheet of paper. 
z 35 mm Film Style Layout (Contact Printing Layout)
*1, *3: You can print the multiple images 
specified with DPOF*4 in a list 
format that looks like a negative film.
Besides the above options, you can also spec ify to print an index of images in the DPOF
*4 print 
settings menu.
*1Can be selected only on certain C anon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.*2You can use this option only when  4 x 6 / 10 x 15 cm, 5 x 7 , 8 x 10 / 20 x 25 cm , A4 , or 
8.5 x 11 (Letter)  is selected for Paper size.
*3You can use this option only when  A4 or 8.5 x 11 (Letter)  is selected for Paper size.*4DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard format to record the specified information 
regarding images, such as which image or number of copies to print.
zDate/File No. Print Setting
You can specify whether the date and/or file number will be printed.
zImage Optimize Setting
You can select the optimization method to obtain high print quality.
When you select  Default, the most suitable correction for each photo is made using the Auto 
image fix function of the machine. See “Setting on the Machine” on page 55.
When you select  On, photos are optimized for printing using the Photo optimizer pro function.
If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant  device, the following additional options may 
be available, depending on the model.
– Vivid  makes green and blue more lively.
– NR  (Noise Reduction) reduces the noise on blue areas like the sky as well as on black areas.
– Face  brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light.
– Red-Eye  corrects red eyes in portraits caused by flash photography.
NotezIf the images already have dates superimposed when shot, set this PictBridge setting item to 
Off . If you select  Date, File No. , or Both , the date and/or file number will be printed over the 
date printed by the device’s function.
z Depending on the paper size and layout, the date will only be printed even when  Both is 
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zTrimming Setting
You can select an area to print.
„Setting on the Machine
This section describes the PictBridge print settings on the machine.
Set the print settings to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to print 
according to the settings on the machine.
zDisplaying the PictBridge Settings Screen and Specifying the Settings
(1)Turn on the machine.
(2)Press the Menu button.
(3)Press the [ or ] button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button.
(4)Press the [ or ] button to select Device settings, then press the OK button.
(5)Press the { or } button to select PictBridge settings, then press the OK button.
(6)Use the {, }, [, or ] button to select the tab.
(7)Use the { or } button to select the item to set.
(8)Use the [ or ] button to change the setting.
(9)Repeat steps (6) to (8) to specify the setting.
(10)After finishing all settings you need, press the OK button.
Note
When a PictBridge compliant device is connected to the machine, the PictBridge settings screen 
can also be displayed by pressing the Settings button. 
						

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zSetting Items
*1Set the items in this column to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want 
to make settings on the machine.
*2When Auto image fix ON is selected, the scene or person’s face of a shot photo is 
recognized and the most suitable correction for each photo is made automatically. It makes 
a darkened face by backlight brighter to print. It also analyzes a scene such as scenery, 
night scene, person, etc. and corrects each scene with the most suitable color, brightness, 
or contrasts automatically to print.
When Auto image fix OFF is selected, you can specify the items (6) to (15).
No.Setting ItemDescriptionCorresponding 
Setting of PictBridge 
Compliant Devices
*1
(1) Page size Select the page size, when printing 
directly from a PictBridge compliant 
device.Paper size
(2) Media type Select the media type, when printing 
directly from a PictBridge compliant 
device.Paper type
(3) Print quality Select the print quality, when printing 
directly from a PictBridge compliant 
device.–
(4) Border Select bordered or borderless print. Layout
(5) Auto image fix
*2Automatically corrects the brightness, 
contrast, and color hue of a photo.Image optimize
(6) Red eye correction Corrects red eyes in portraits caused 
by flash photography.
(7) Vivid photo Makes green and blue more lively.
(8) Photo optimizer pro Automatically optimizes brightness 
and tone of a photo.
(9) Noise reduction Reduces the noise on blue areas like 
the sky as well as on black areas.
(10) Face brightener Brightens a darkened face on the 
photo taken against the light.
(11) Image optimizer Corrects and smooths the jagged 
contours for printing.
(12) Brightness Adjust brightness.
(13) Contrast Adjust contrast.
(14) Color hue Adjust color hue. For example, you 
can increase red or yellow to adjust 
the skin tone.
(15) Effects Applies special effects to the photo, 
such as printing in sepia tones or with 
a sketch illustration like effect.