Canon MX520 series Setup guide

MX520 series

Online Manual

Read Me First

Useful Functions Available on the Machine

Overview of the Machine

English

Read Me First

Notes on Online Manual Usage

Operating Environment

How to Print

Notes on Online Manual Usage

• Reproduction, diversion or copying of any text, photo or image published in the Online Manual (hereinafter referred to

as "this guide"), in whole or in part, is prohibited.

•In principle, Canon shall change or delete the contents of this guide without prior notice to customers. In addition,

Canon may suspend or stop the disclosure of this guide due to unavoidable reasons. Canon shall not be liable for

any damage suffered by customers as a result of changes in or deletion of information in this guide, or suspension/

stoppage of disclosure of this guide.

•Although the contents of this guide have been prepared with utmost care, please contact the service center if you find

any incorrect or missing information.

•In principle, the descriptions in this guide are based on the product at the time of its initial sale.

•This guide does not disclose the manuals of all the products sold by Canon.

See the manual supplied with the product when using a product that is not described in this guide.

Operating Environment

The following environment is recommended for the use of this guide.

•Recommended Operating System

Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Vista SP1, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only)

•Recommended Web Browser

Internet Explorer 8 or later

(Allow cookies and enable JavaScript in browser settings.)

How to Print

Use the print function of your Web browser to print this guide.

To print background colors and images, follow the steps below to display the Page Setup dialog box, then select the

Print Background Colors and Images checkbox.

•In Internet Explorer 9 or 10

Select (Tools) > Print > Page setup....

•In Internet Explorer 8

1. Press the Alt key to display the menus.

2. Select Page Setup... from the File menu.

Symbols Used in This Document

Warning

Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.

These must be observed for safe operation.

Caution

Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the

equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.

Important

Instructions including important information. To avoid damage and injury or improper use of the product, be sure to read

these indications.

Note

Instructions including notes for operation and additional explanations.

Basic

Instructions explaining basic operations of your product.

Trademarks and Licenses

• Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

• Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

• Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

• Internet Explorer is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

• Mac, Mac OS, AirPort, Safari, Bonjour, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the

U.S. and other countries. AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.

•IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

•Adobe, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, Adobe RGB and Adobe RGB (1998) are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

•Photo Rag is a trademark of Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH.

•Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc.

•All other company names and products mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective companies.

Note

The formal name of Windows Vista is Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.

Search Tips

You can search for target pages by entering keywords in the search window.

Important

When performing a search by entering the product's model name, enter only the first two digits of the number in the

model name.

Example: When searching for MX45n (where "n" is a number)

Enter "MX45"

When using the PRO series, enter the entire model name.

Example: When using the PRO-1 series

Enter "PRO-1"

•Searching for Functions

You can find target pages easily by entering your product's model name and a keyword for the function you want to

learn about.

Example: When your product is MX450 series and you want to learn how to load paper

Enter "MX45 load paper" in the search window and perform a search

•Troubleshooting Errors

You can obtain more accurate search results by entering your product's model name and a support code.

Example: When your product is MX450 series the following error screen appears

Enter "MX45 1003" in the search window and perform a search

•Searching for Application Functions

You can find target pages easily by entering your application's name and a keyword for the function you want to learn

about.

Example: When you want to learn how to print collages with My Image Garden

Enter "My Image Garden collage" in the search window and perform a search

•Searching for Reference Pages

You can search for reference pages described in this guide by entering your product's model name and a page title.

You can find reference pages more easily by entering the function name as well.

Example: When you want to browse the page referred to by the following sentence on a scanning procedure page in

the Online Manual for MX450 series

Refer to "Color Settings Tab" for your model from Home of the Online Manual for details.

Enter "MX45 scan Color Settings Tab" in the search window and perform a search

Window Used in Operation Explanation

In this guide, most of the operations are described based on the windows displayed when Windows 7 operating system

Home Premium (called Windows 7 below) is used.

Overview of the Machine

Main Components and Basic Operations

Main Components

About the Power Supply of the Machine

LCD and Operation Panel

Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols

Loading Paper / Originals

Loading Paper

Loading Originals

Inserting the USB Flash Drive

Replacing a FINE Cartridge

Checking the Ink Status

Maintenance

When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect

Performing Maintenance from a Computer

Cleaning the Machine

Changing the Machine Settings

Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer

Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD

Information about Network Connection

Useful Information about Network Connection

About Network Communication

Changing and Confirming Network Settings

Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool

Other Screens of IJ Network Tool

Appendix for Network Communication

Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality

Useful Information about Ink

Key Points to Successful Printing

Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper

Canceling a Print Job

Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality

Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine

Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images

Specifications

Maintenance

When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect

Performing Maintenance from a Computer

Cleaning the Machine

Changing the Machine Settings

Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer

Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD

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