Page 1 MG3500 series Online Manual Read Me First Useful Functions Available on the Machine Overview of the Machine English...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Read Me First........... . 7 How to Use the Online Manual.
Page 3 Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord..........64 Loading Paper / Originals.
Page 4 Cleaning Inside the Machine........... . . 117 Cleaning the Machine.
Page 5 Canon IJ Network Tool Screen........
Page 6 Specifications............220...
Page 7: Read Me First
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.
Page 8: How To Use The Online Manual
How to Use the Online Manual 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.
Page 9: Trademarks And Licenses
• 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.
Page 10: Search Tips
Enter keywords in the search window and click (Search). You can search for target pages in this guide. Entry example: "(your product's model name) load paper", "(your product's model name) 1000" Search Tips You can search for target pages by entering keywords in the search window. Note •...
Page 11 Note • The displayed screen varies depending on your product. • 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"...
Page 12: Window Used In Operation Explanation
Window Used in Operation Explanation In this guide, most of the operations are described based on the windows displayed when Windows 8 operating system (called Windows 8 below) is used.
Page 13: Useful Functions Available On The Machine
Useful Functions Available on the Machine The following useful functions are available on the machine. Enjoy pleasant photography experience by utilizing various functions. Useful Functions Available from Applications and the Main Unit You can create items such as collages easily or download delightful printing materials, and print them.
Page 14: Useful Functions Available From Applications And The Main Unit
Useful Functions Available from Applications and the Main Unit On the machine, the following useful functions are available from applications and the main unit. • Print Photos Easily • Download Content Materials Print Photos Easily Using an Application Organize Images Easily In My Image Garden, you can register the names of people and events to photos.
Page 15 PREMIUM Contents can be downloaded easily via My Image Garden. Downloaded PREMIUM Contents can be printed directly with My Image Garden. To download PREMIUM Contents, make sure that genuine Canon ink tanks/ink cartridges are installed for all colors on a supported printer.
Page 16 Note • The designs of PREMIUM Contents provided in this page are subject to change without prior notice.
Page 17: Helpful Functions Available Through The Network
Print web data easily Print by using Google Cloud Print Print directly from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch Use the Canon printing plugin Printing via Mopria Manage Your Printer from a Remote Location by Using Remote UI Print Easily by Sending E-mail from Your Computer or Smartphone...
Page 18 (such as Picasa Web Albums) while checking them on the printer screen. • Web Template Form Print Canon offers various template forms including seasonal stationery and calendars on the web. You can download and print the template forms you want anytime, as much as you need, by operating the machine only.
Page 19 Use the Canon printing plugin Canon Print Service is a printing plug-in for Android 4.4 available for free on Google Play. Installing and activating the plug-in enables your Android smartphone or tablet to print wirelessly to a Canon printer. Printing via Mopria You can print wirelessly to a Canon printer from a Mopria compatible Android smartphone or tablet.
Page 20 When the connection is complete, the Canon Inkjet Print Utility software, which allows you to specify detailed print settings, is downloaded automatically. By using Canon Inkjet Print Utility, you can check the printer status and specify detailed print settings. (The available functions will differ depending on your usage environment and connection method.)
Page 21: Online Storage Integration Function
Online Storage Integration Function The machine can integrate with online storage services such as Evernote. Integration with Online Notetaking Service "Evernote" If an Evernote client application is installed on your computer, you can import scanned images into the application and upload them to the Evernote server. The uploaded images can be browsed from other computers, smartphones, etc.
Page 22: Printing With Google Cloud Print
Printing with Google Cloud Print The machine is compatible with Google Cloud Print™ (Google Cloud Print is a service provided by Google Inc.). By using Google Cloud Print, you can print from anywhere with applications or services supporting Google Cloud Print. Preparations for Printing with Google Cloud Print Printing from Computer or Smartphone with Google Cloud Print Important...
Page 23: Preparations For Printing With Google Cloud Print
Preparations for Printing with Google Cloud Print To print with Google Cloud Print, you need to get Google account and register the machine with Google Cloud Print in advance. Getting Google Account If you already have Google account, register the machine. Registering the Machine with Google Cloud Print Getting Google Account First, get your Google account in order to register the machine with Google Cloud Print.
Page 24 3. Select Web service setup -> Connection setup -> Google Cloud Print setup (GoogleCloudPrint) -> Register with Google Cloud Print (Register w/ service) Note • If you have already registered the machine with Google Cloud Print, the confirmation message to re-register the machine is displayed. 4.
Page 25 5. In the print setup for Google Cloud Print, select the display language, and then select Authentication 6. When the registration completion message appears, select OK Deleting the Machine from Google Cloud Print If the machine's owner changes or if you want to re-register the machine, delete the machine from Google Cloud Print by following the steps below.
Page 26: Printing From Computer Or Smartphone With Google Cloud Print
Printing from Computer or Smartphone with Google Cloud Print When you send print data with Google Cloud Print, the machine receives the print data and prints it automatically if the machine is turned on. When printing from a computer, smartphone, or other external device with Google Cloud Print, load paper into the machine in advance.
Page 27 the supported paper sizes, go to the Online Manual home page, and refer to the "Cannot Print Properly with Automatic Duplex Printing" for your model.) • If you select plain paper as media type or if you select B5/A5-size as paper size, the print data is printed with border even when you select the borderless print setting.
Page 28: Using Remote Ui
This service allows you to check printer information and execute utility functions from your computer or smartphone. You can also use the convenient web services presented by Canon. Checking the printer IP address To use this service, first check the IP address of this machine from the operation panel of the machine.
Page 29 If your printer does not have a LCD monitor 2. Load one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper 3. Hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 15 times 4. Release the button Printing of the network setup information starts. Remote UI startup In the Web browser, directly enter the IPv4 address that you checked from the LCD monitor of the machine.
Page 30 Printer status This function displays printer information such as the remaining ink amount, the status, and detailed error information. You can also connect to the ink purchase site or support page, and use Web Services. Utilities This function allows you to set and execute the machine utility functions such as cleaning. AirPrint settings This function allows you to specify the Apple AirPrint settings, such as position information.
Page 31: Printing From Airprint Compliant Device
Printing from AirPrint Compliant Device This document explains how to use AirPrint to print wirelessly from your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to a Canon printer. AirPrint enables you to print photos, email, Web pages and documents from your Apple device directly to your printer without installing a driver.
Page 32 From the menu options, tap Print. From Printer Options, select the model that you are using. Important ■ Because some application software does not support AirPrint, Printer Options may not be displayed. If an application software does not let you use printer options, you cannot print from that application software. Note ■...
Page 33 • Duplex Printing: If the model supports duplex printing, you can select On or Off. • Range: The page range can be used only with specific application software and file types (such as PDF files). For 1 Copy, click + or - to set the number of required copies. For Duplex Printing, click On to enable duplex printing or click Off to disable the function.
Page 34 Deleting a Print Job To delete a print job with AirPrint, use one of the following two methods: • From the machine: Use the operation panel of the machine to cancel the print job. • From an Apple device: Press the Home button on the Apple device twice. Tap the Print icon and display the print job list.
Page 35: How To Use Print From E-Mail
You can print simply from outside like a travel destination. Also, your family or friends can print by registering beforehand. You can use Print from E-mail on any Canon printer that supports the service. Checking Your Environment First, check your environment.
Page 36 1. Print the printer registration page's URL and the PIN code 2. Access the URL and enter the owner's e-mail address and other required information 3. Check if an e-mail has been sent to the e-mail address you entered 4. Access the URL provided in the e-mail and complete the printer registration process Note •...
Page 37 • From the operation panel of this machine, display the home window and select Setup -> Web service setup -> Web service connection setup -> Print from E-mail setup -> Check address for printing. • From the operation panel of this machine, select Web service ->...
Page 38 the document can be printed normally on the printer. If the document cannot be printed, refer to the on-screen manual (operating instructions) that comes with the printer. • Check that the file attached to the e-mail is a Adobe PDF file or an JPEG file. •...
Page 39 • If the Print from E-mail information stored on this printer could not be deleted even though the registration information on the service was deleted, delete the registration information from Deregistration of Registered Printer(s) by performing one of the following operations: ◦...
Page 40: Preparing To Use Print From E-Mail
Preparing to Use Print from E-mail To use this service to print a photo or document, you need to follow the procedure provided below and register the machine. Print the Printer Registration Page's URL and the PIN Code First, print the printer registration page's URL and the PIN code. Check that there is sufficient amount of ink in the machine, and then print using the machine's operation panel.
Page 41 Important • If you do not select Agree in the use agreement window, you will not able to register as the printer owner. 3. Enter the printer owner's e-mail address, and click Next Important • An e-mail is sent with the required information for completing the registration to the e-mail address entered for the printer's owner.
Page 42 Enter any name that will allow you to identify the printer. Important • The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 30. 6. In the Confirm Owner Registration window, check the registration information, and then click Register A temporary password will be displayed. Important •...
Page 43: Timezone List
Timezone List (UTC-12:00) International Date Line West (UTC-11:00) Midway Island (UTC-10:00) Hawaii (UTC-09:00) Alaska (UTC-08:00) Tijuana, Baja California, Pacific Time (US & Canada) (UTC-07:00) Arizona, Chihuahua, La Paz, Mazatlan, Mountain Time (US & Canada) (UTC-06:00) Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Saskatchewan, Central America, Central Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00) Indiana (East), Bogota, Lima, Quito, Eastern Time (US &...
Page 44: List Of Function For Each Model
List of Function for Each Model MG series MX series E series P series iP series iX series MG series Model name Print from E-mail Google Cloud Print Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center MG7100 ✓ ✓ ✓ MG6500 ✓ ✓...
Page 45 Model name Print from E-mail Google Cloud Print Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center iP8700 – – ✓ iP2800 – – – iX series Model name Print from E-mail Google Cloud Print Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center iX6800 –...
Page 46: Overview Of The Machine
Overview of the Machine Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Machine Loading Paper / Originals Loading Paper Loading Originals Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Checking the Ink Status Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect...
Page 47: Safety Guide
Safety Guide Safety Precautions Regulatory and Safety Information...
Page 48: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Choosing a location Do not install the machine in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install the machine in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.
Page 49: Regulatory And Safety Information
® International ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for efficiency. About the disposal of the battery (For models containing lithium battery) Dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations.
Page 50 For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) India only.
Page 51 If you wish to set a longer Activation Time or would like to completely deactivate the Power Save Mode, please consider that this device may then only switch to a lower energy level after a longer period of time or not at all. Canon does not recommend extending the Activation Times from the optimum ones set as default. ®...
Page 52: Main Components And Basic Operations
Main Components and Basic Operations Main Components About the Power Supply of the Machine...
Page 53: Main Components
Main Components Front View Rear View Inside View Operation Panel...
Page 54: Front View
Front View paper output support Extend to support ejected paper. paper output tray Printed paper is ejected. paper output cover Open to replace the FINE cartridge or remove jammed paper inside the machine. document cover Open to load an original on the platen glass. paper guides Slide to align with both sides of the paper stack.
Page 55 (10) operation panel Use to change the settings of the machine or to operate it. Operation Panel (11) platen glass Load an original to copy or scan.
Page 56: Rear View
Rear View transport unit Open to remove jammed paper. power cord connector Plug in the supplied power cord. USB port Plug in the USB cable to connect the machine with a computer. Important Do not touch the metal casing. Do not plug in or unplug the USB cable while the machine is printing or scanning originals with the computer.
Page 57: Inside View
Inside View ink cartridge lock lever Locks the FINE cartridge into place. FINE cartridge (ink cartridges) A replaceable cartridge that integrates print head and ink tank. FINE cartridge holder Install the FINE cartridge. The color FINE cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the black FINE cartridge should be installed into the right slot.
Page 58: Operation Panel
Operation Panel * The Wi-Fi and Alarm lamps are shown lit in the illustration below for explanatory purposes. ON lamp Lights green after flashing when the power is turned on. Note ON and Alarm lamps You can check the status of the machine by the ON and Alarm lamps. –...
Page 59 Light or flash orange when ink runs out, etc. The left lamp indicates the color FINE cartridge status, the right lamp the black FINE cartridge status. Paper button Selects the page size and media type. Paper lamp Lights to indicate the page size and media type selected with the Paper button. Stop button Cancels operations.
Page 60: About The Power Supply Of The Machine
About the Power Supply of the Machine Confirming that the Power Is On Turning the Machine On and Off Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord...
Page 61: Confirming That The Power Is On
Confirming that the Power Is On The ON lamp is lit green when the machine is turned on. Note It may take a while for the machine to start printing immediately after you turn on the machine.
Page 62: Turning The Machine On And Off
Turning the Machine On and Off Turning on the machine Press the ON button to turn on the machine. The ON lamp flashes and then remains lit green. Confirming that the Power Is On Note It may take a while for the machine to start printing immediately after you turn on the machine. If the Alarm lamp lights up or flashes orange, see If an Error Occurs.
Page 63: Notice For The Power Plug/Power Cord
Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord Unplug the power cord once a month to confirm that the power plug/power cord does not have anything unusual described below. The power plug/power cord is hot. The power plug/power cord is rusty. The power plug/power cord is bent. The power plug/power cord is worn.
Page 64: Notice For Unplugging The Power Cord
Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord To unplug the power cord, follow the procedure below. Important When you unplug the power cord, press the ON button, then confirm that the ON lamp is off. Unplugging the power cord while the ON lamp is lit or flashing may cause drying or clogging of the print head and print quality may be reduced.
Page 65: Loading Paper / Originals
Loading Paper / Originals Loading Paper Loading Originals...
Page 66: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper Loading Envelopes Media Types You Can Use Media Types You Cannot Use Printing Area...
Page 67: Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper
If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) to perform trial print, it can cause paper jams. Note We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos. For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use.
Page 68 Push the paper stack all the way to the back of the front tray. Slide the right paper guide to align the paper guides with both sides of the paper stack. Do not slide the paper guides too hard against the paper. The paper may not be fed properly. Important Always load paper in the portrait orientation (B).
Page 69 Open the output tray extension. Open the paper output tray. Open the paper output tray gently, and extend the paper output support. Important Be sure to open the paper output tray when printing. If not open, the machine cannot start printing. Note After loading paper Select the size and type of the loaded paper on the print settings screen of the operation panel or printer driver.
Page 70: Loading Envelopes
Loading Envelopes You can load Envelope DL and Envelope Com 10. The address is automatically rotated and printed according to the envelope's direction by specifying with the printer driver properly. Important Printing of envelopes from the operation panel is not supported. Do not use the following envelopes.
Page 71 Use the right paper guide to slide both paper guides all the way out. Load the envelopes in the center of the front tray WITH THE ADDRESS SIDE FACING DOWN. The folded flap of the envelope will be faced up on the left side. Rear side Address side Push the envelopes all the way to the back of the front tray.
Page 72 Note Do not overload envelopes by stacking until the top of the stack touches the paper guides. Open the output tray extension. Open the paper output tray. Open the paper output tray gently, and extend the paper output support. Important Be sure to open the paper output tray when printing.
Page 73: Media Types You Can Use
Choose paper suitable for printing, for the best print results. Canon provides you various types of paper to enhance the fun of printing, such as stickers as well as papers for photo or document. We recommend the use of Canon genuine paper for printing your important photos.
Page 74 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g /m ) (except for Canon genuine paper) Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Canon genuine paper), as it could jam in the machine. Notes on Storing Paper Take out only the necessary number of paper from the package, just before printing.
Page 75: Paper Load Limit
Plain Paper (including recycled paper) Envelopes 5 envelopes Canon Genuine Papers Note We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the paper output tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration (except for High Resolution Paper <HR-101N>).
Page 76 *3 When loading paper in stacks, the print side may become marked as it is fed or paper may not feed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.
Page 77: Media Types You Cannot Use
Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb (64 g /m Paper that is too thick (weighing more than 28 lb (105 g /m ), except for Canon genuine paper) Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on paper...
Page 78: Printing Area
Printing Area Printing Area Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Letter, Legal Envelopes...
Page 79: Printing Area
To ensure the best print quality, the machine allows a margin along each edge of media. The actual printable area will be the area inside these margins. Recommended printing area : Canon recommends that you print within this area. Printable area : The area where it is possible to print.
Page 80: Other Sizes Than Letter, Legal, Envelopes
Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes Size Printable Area (width x height) 5.56 x 7.95 inches (141.2 x 202.0 mm) 8.00 x 11.38 inches (203.2 x 289.0 mm) 6.90 x 9.80 inches (175.2 x 249.0 mm) 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) 3.73 x 5.69 inches (94.8 x 144.4 mm) 5"...
Page 81: Letter, Legal
Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width x height) Letter 8.00 x 10.69 inches (203.2 x 271.4 mm) Legal 8.00 x 13.69 inches (203.2 x 347.6 mm) Recommended printing area 1.28 inches (32.5 mm) 1.32 inches (33.5 mm) Printable area 0.12 inches (3.0 mm) 0.20 inches (5.0 mm) 0.25 inches (6.4 mm) 0.25 inches (6.3 mm)
Page 82: Envelopes
Envelopes Size Recommended Printing Area (width x height) Envelope DL 3.88 x 7.06 inches (98.8 x 179.5 mm) Envelope Com 10 3.68 x 7.90 inches (93.5 x 200.8 mm) Recommended printing area 0.31 inches (8.0 mm) 1.28 inches (32.5 mm) 0.22 inches (5.6 mm) 0.22 inches (5.6 mm)
Page 83: Loading Originals
Loading Originals Loading Originals on the Platen Glass Originals You Can Load How to Detach / Attach the Document Cover...
Page 84: Loading Originals On The Platen Glass
Loading Originals on the Platen Glass You can load originals to copy or scan on the platen glass. Load an original on the platen glass. Open the document cover. Load the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN on the platen glass. Originals You Can Load Align the corner of the original with the alignment mark Important...
Page 85 Important After loading the original on the platen glass, be sure to close the document cover before starting to copy or scan.
Page 86: Originals You Can Load
Originals You Can Load The originals you can load on the platen glass are as follows. Item Details - Text document, magazine, or newspaper Types of originals - Printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc (BD/DVD/CD, etc.) Size (width x height) Max.
Page 87: How To Detach / Attach The Document Cover
How to Detach / Attach the Document Cover Detaching the document cover: Hold up the document cover vertically and then pull it up. Attaching the document cover: Fit both hinges of the document cover into the holder and insert both hinges of the document cover vertically as illustrated below.
Page 88: Replacing A Fine Cartridge
Replacing a FINE Cartridge Replacing a FINE Cartridge Checking the Ink Status...
Page 89: Replacing A Fine Cartridge
Replacing a FINE Cartridge When remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the ink lamps and the Alarm lamp will flash orange to inform you of the error. Count the number of flashes and take appropriate action. If an Error Occurs Note For information on the compatible FINE cartridge, refer to the printed manual: Safety and Important Information.
Page 90 Open the paper output cover (E). When the FINE cartridge holder moves to the replacement position, the head cover OPENS AUTOMATICALLY. Caution Do not hold the FINE cartridge holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the FINE cartridge holder until it stops completely.
Page 91 Remove the FINE cartridge. Important Handle the FINE cartridge carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area. Discard the empty FINE cartridge according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Prepare a new FINE cartridge. Take a new FINE cartridge out of its package and remove the protective tape gently.
Page 92 Important If you shake a FINE cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area. Handle a FINE cartridge carefully. Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on the removed protective tape. Do not reattach the protective tape once you have removed it.
Page 93 Important Check if the FINE cartridge is installed correctly. The machine cannot print unless both the color FINE cartridge and black FINE cartridge are installed. Be sure to install both cartridges. Close the paper output cover (H). Note If the Alarm lamp lights or flashes orange after the paper output cover is closed, take appropriate action. If an Error Occurs When you start printing after replacing the FINE cartridge, the machine starts cleaning the print head automatically.
Page 94: Checking The Ink Status
Checking the Ink Status Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps on the Operation Panel You can also check the ink status on the computer screen. Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer...
Page 95: Checking The Ink Status With The Ink Lamps On The Operation Panel
Checking the Ink Status with the Ink Lamps on the Operation Panel Note The ink level detector is mounted on the machine to detect the remaining ink level. The machine considers as ink is full when a new FINE cartridge is installed, and then starts to detect a remaining ink level. If you install a used FINE cartridge, the indicated ink level of it may not be correct.
Page 96: Maintenance
Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Machine...
Page 97: When Printing Becomes Faint Or Colors Are Incorrect
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Maintenance Procedure Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head Deeply Aligning the Print Head...
Page 98: Maintenance Procedure
Maintenance Procedure If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print head nozzle (FINE cartridge) is probably clogged. Follow the procedure below to print the nozzle check pattern, check the print head nozzle condition, then clean the print head.
Page 99 If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head twice: Step 3 Clean the print head deeply. From the machine Cleaning the Print Head Deeply From the computer Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours.
Page 100: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle. Watch the movie Note If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE cartridge whose ink is low.
Page 101: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (B). Number of sheets printed so far If there are missing lines in the pattern (A): Cleaning the print head is required.
Page 102: Cleaning The Print Head
Cleaning the Print Head Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary.
Page 103: Cleaning The Print Head Deeply
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply If print quality does not improve by the standard cleaning of the print head, clean the print head deeply. Cleaning the print head deeply consumes more ink than the standard cleaning of the print head, so clean the print head deeply only when necessary.
Page 104: Aligning The Print Head
Aligning the Print Head If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position. Note If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE cartridge whose ink is low.
Page 105 If the print head alignment sheet was not printed correctly, press the Stop button, then redo this procedure from the beginning. Scan the print head alignment sheet to adjust the print head position. Load the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass. Load the print head alignment sheet WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the mark on the bottom right corner of the sheet with the alignment mark...
Page 106: Performing Maintenance From A Computer
Performing Maintenance from a Computer Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Position Automatically from Your Computer Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning Inside the Machine...
Page 107: Cleaning The Print Heads From Your Computer
Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer The print head cleaning function allows you to clear up clogged print head nozzle. Perform print head cleaning if printing is faint or a specific color fails to print, even though there is enough ink. The procedure for cleaning the print head is as follows: Cleaning Open the printer driver setup window...
Page 108 Make sure that the machine is on and then click Execute. Click OK when the confirmation message appears. Print head deep cleaning starts. Complete deep cleaning The Nozzle Check dialog box opens after the confirmation message. Check the results To check whether the print quality has improved, click Print Check Pattern. To cancel the check process, click Cancel.
Page 109: Cleaning The Paper Feed Rollers From Your Computer
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer Cleans the paper feed rollers. Perform feed roller cleaning when there are paper particles sticking to the paper feed rollers and paper is not fed properly. The procedure for performing the feed roller cleaning is as follows: Roller Cleaning Prepare the machine Remove all sheets of paper from the front tray.
Page 110: Aligning The Print Head
Aligning the Print Head When you perform head position adjustment, errors in the print head adjustment position are corrected and conditions such as color and line streaking are improved. If the print results appear uneven because of line shifts or other conditions, adjust the position of the print head. On this machine, you can adjust the print head either automatically or manually.
Page 111: Aligning The Print Head Position From Your Computer
Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. This machine supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment. The procedure for performing manual print head alignment is as follows: Print Head Alignment Open the printer driver setup window Click Custom Settings on the Maintenance tab...
Page 112 When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note ■ If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical streaks. (A) Least noticeable vertical streaks (B) Most noticeable vertical streaks ■...
Page 113 When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note ■ If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical streaks. (A) Least noticeable vertical streaks (B) Most noticeable vertical streaks Confirm the displayed message and click OK The third pattern is printed.
Page 114 When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK. Note ■ If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal stripes. (A) Least noticeable horizontal stripes (B) Most noticeable horizontal stripes Note ■...
Page 115: Aligning The Print Head Position Automatically From Your Computer
Aligning the Print Head Position Automatically from Your Computer Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. This machine supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment. Normally, the machine is set for automatic head alignment.
Page 116: Use Your Computer To Print A Nozzle Check Pattern
Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print head is working properly by printing a nozzle check pattern. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print. The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows: Nozzle Check Open the printer driver setup window...
Page 117: Cleaning Inside The Machine
Cleaning Inside the Machine Perform bottom plate cleaning before you execute duplex printing to prevent smudges on the back side of the paper. Also perform bottom plate cleaning if ink smudges caused by something other than print data appear on the printed page. The procedure for performing bottom plate cleaning is as follows: Bottom Plate Cleaning Open the printer driver setup window...
Page 118: Cleaning The Machine
Cleaning the Machine Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine...
Page 119: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Machine
Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Be sure to use a soft and dry cloth such as eyeglasses cleaning cloth and wipe off dirt on the surface gently. Smooth out wrinkles on the cloth if necessary before cleaning. Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface.
Page 120: Cleaning The Platen Glass And Document Cover
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. Do not use tissue paper, paper towels, rough-textured cloth, or similar materials for cleaning so as not to scratch the surface.
Page 121: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller If the paper feed roller is dirty or paper powder is attached to it, paper may not be fed properly. In this case, clean the paper feed roller. Cleaning will wear out the paper feed roller, so perform this only when necessary. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper or commercially available cleaning sheet Make sure that the power is turned on and remove any paper from the front tray.
Page 122: Cleaning The Inside Of The Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) Remove stains from the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper* * Be sure to use a new piece of paper.
Page 123 Note When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, be sure to use a new piece of paper.
Page 124: Cleaning The Protrusions Inside The Machine
Cleaning the Protrusions inside the Machine Important Be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug before cleaning the machine. You need to prepare: cotton swab If the protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusions using a cotton swab or the like.
Page 125: Changing The Machine Settings
Changing the Machine Settings Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing the Machine Settings Using the Operation Panel...
Page 126: Changing Machine Settings From Your Computer
Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer Changing the Print Options Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used Managing the Machine Power Reducing the Machine Noise Changing the Machine Operation Mode...
Page 127: Changing The Print Options
Changing the Print Options You can change the detailed print driver settings for print data that is sent from an application software. Specify this option if you encounter print failures such as part of an image data being cut off. The procedure for changing the print options is as follows: Open the printer driver setup window Click Print Options...
Page 128: Registering A Frequently Used Printing Profile
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile You can register the frequently used printing profile to Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab. Unnecessary printing profiles can be deleted at any time. The procedure for registering a printing profile is as follows: Registering a Printing Profile Open the printer driver setup window Set the necessary items...
Page 129 Important ■ To save the page size, orientation, and number of copies that was set in each sheet, click Options..., and check each item. Note ■ When you install the printer driver again or upgrade the version of the printer driver, the print settings you registered will be deleted from Commonly Used Settings.
Page 130: Setting The Ink Cartridge To Be Used
Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used This feature enables you to specify the most appropriate FINE cartridge among installed cartridges according to an intended use. When one of the FINE cartridges becomes empty and cannot be replaced immediately by a new one, you can specify the other FINE cartridge that still has ink and continue printing.
Page 131: Managing The Machine Power
Managing the Machine Power This function allows you to manage the machine power from the printer driver. The procedure for managing the machine power is as follows: Power Off The Power Off function turns off the machine. When you use this function, you will not be able to turn the machine on from the printer driver.
Page 132 The auto power on/off function is enabled hereafter. When you want to disable this function, select Disable from the list according to the same procedure. Note ■ When the machine is turned off, the status monitor message varies depending on the Auto Power On setting. When the setting is Enable, "Printer is standing by"...
Page 133: Reducing The Machine Noise
Reducing the Machine Noise The silent function allows you to reduce the operating noise of this machine. Select when you wish to reduce the operating noise of the printer at night, etc. Using this function may lower the print speed. The procedure for using the quiet mode is as follows: Quiet Settings Open the printer driver setup window...
Page 134: Changing The Machine Operation Mode
Changing the Machine Operation Mode If necessary, switch between various modes of machine operation. The procedure for configuring Custom Settings is as follows: Custom Settings Open the printer driver setup window Make sure that the machine is on, and then click Custom Settings on the Maintenance tab The Custom Settings dialog box opens.
Page 135 Page Setup tab, a message is displayed. To use paper width detection when printing from the computer, select the check box. Important ■ If you are using user-defined paper, use the Custom Paper Size to correctly set the size of the paper loaded in the machine.
Page 136: Changing The Machine Settings Using The Operation Panel
Changing the Machine Settings Using the Operation Panel About Quiet setting Turning on/off the Machine Automatically...
Page 137: About Quiet Setting
About Quiet setting Enables this function on the machine if you want to reduce the operating noise, such as when printing at night. Follow the procedure below to perform setting. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Press and hold the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 9 times. 3.
Page 138: Turning On/Off The Machine Automatically
Turning on/off the Machine Automatically You can enable the machine to turn on/off automatically considering the environment Turning on the Machine Automatically Turning off the Machine Automatically Turning on the Machine Automatically You can enable the machine to turn on automatically when a scanning command from a computer or printing data is sent to the machine.
Page 139: Information About Network Connection
Information about Network Connection Useful Information about Network Connection...
Page 140: Useful Information About Network Connection
Useful Information about Network Connection Initial Values Set at Factory (Network) Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during Setup Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN Printing Out Network Setting Information...
Page 141: Initial Values Set At Factory (Network)
Enable/disable WSD (WSD settings) Enable Timeout setting (WSD settings) 1 minute Enable/disable Bonjour (Bonjour settings) Enable Service name (Bonjour settings) Canon MG3500 series LPR protocol setting Enable Wireless LAN DRX Enable ("X" is the last six digits of MAC address.)
Page 142: Connecting The Machine To The Computer Using A Usb Cable
Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable Connect the machine and the computer using a USB cable as the illustration below. The USB port is located on the rear of the machine.
Page 143: When Detecting The Printers Have The Same Name During Setup
When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during Setup When the printer is detected during setup, you may see multiple printers of the same name on the detection result screen. Select a printer with checking the MAC address set to the printer against the MAC address on detection result screen.
Page 144: Connecting To Other Computer With Lan/Changing The Connection Method From Usb To Lan
Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN To add the computer connecting the printer with LAN or to change the connection method between the printer and the computer from USB to LAN, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.
Page 145: Printing Out Network Setting Information
Printing Out Network Setting Information You can print out the network settings of the machine such as its IP address and SSID. Important • This print out contains valuable information about your computer. Handle it with care. Make sure that the machine is turned on. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
Page 146 Subnet Prefix Length*1 Subnet Prefix Length IPsec*2 IPsec setting Active Security Protocol*2 Method of the Security Protocol ESP/ESP & AH/AH WPS PIN CODE WPS PIN code XXXXXXXX Wireless LAN DRX Discontinuous reception (wireless Enable/Disable LAN) Other Settings Other settings Printer Name Printer name Printer name (Up to 15 characters) WSD setting...
Page 147: About Network Communication
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...
Page 148: Changing And Confirming Network Settings
Changing and Confirming Network Settings IJ Network Tool Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet Changing the WEP Detailed Settings Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet Monitoring Wireless Network Status Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine Viewing the Modified Settings...
Page 149: Ij Network Tool
• Do not print when IJ Network Tool is running. • If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
Page 150: Changing The Settings In The Wireless Lan Sheet
Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily. If you modify the wireless network settings of the computer over wireless connection without USB connection, your computer may not be able to communicate with the machine after modifying the settings.
Page 151 Note • Enter the same SSID that the access point is configured to use. The SSID is case-sensitive. Encryption Method: Select the encryption method used over the wireless LAN. You can change WEP settings with selecting Use WEP and clicking Configuration..Changing the WEP Detailed Settings You can change WPA or WPA2 settings with selecting Use WPA or Use WPA2 and clicking Configuration..
Page 152: Changing The Wep Detailed Settings
Changing the WEP Detailed Settings Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily. If you modify the wireless network settings of the computer over wireless connection without USB connection, your computer may not be able to communicate with the machine after modifying the settings.
Page 153 Hexadecimal (Hex) 10 digits 26 digits 2. Key Length: Select either 64bit or 128bit. 3. Key Format: Select either ASCII or Hex. 4. Key ID: Select the Key ID (index) set to the access point. 5. Authentication: Select the authentication method to authenticate the printer's access to the access point. Normally, select Auto.
Page 154: Changing The Wpa Or Wpa2 Detailed Settings
Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. To change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily. If you modify the wireless network settings of the computer over wireless connection without USB connection, your computer may not be able to communicate with the machine after modifying the settings.
Page 155 8. Enter the passphrase, confirm the type of dynamic encryption and click Next>. Enter the passphrase set to the access point. The passphrase should be a string of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a 64-digit hexadecimal value. If you do not know the access point passphrase, refer to the instruction manual provided with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
Page 156 Important • If the printer cannot communicate with the computer after the encryption type of the printer was switched, make sure that encryption types for the computer and the access point matches that set to the printer. Note • Changing the network settings with the USB cable temporarily may switch the default printer. In this case, reset Set as Default Printer.
Page 157: Changing The Settings In The Wired Lan Sheet
Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. • Activate the wired LAN setting of the printer to change the settings in the Wired LAN sheet. Start up IJ Network Tool.
Page 158: Changing The Settings In The Admin Password Sheet
Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet Start up IJ Network Tool. 2. Select the printer in Printers:. 3. Select Configuration... from the Settings menu. 4. Click the Admin Password tab. The Admin Password sheet is displayed. For details on the Admin Password sheet, see Admin Password Sheet.
Page 159: Monitoring Wireless Network Status
Monitoring Wireless Network Status Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. • When using the machine over the wired LAN, you cannot monitor network status. Start up IJ Network Tool. 2. Select the printer in Printers:. 3.
Page 160 6. Check the status. When the measurement is complete, the status is displayed. When is displayed in Connection Performance between the Printer and the Access Point:, the printer can communicate with the access point. Otherwise, refer to displayed comments and the following to improve the status of communication link, and click Remeasurement.
Page 161 still appears even if you have tried the above, finish the measurement, then restart the IJ Network Tool to start over the measurement. 7. Click Finish. Note • If any messages appear on Overall Network Performance:, move the machine and access point as instructed to improve the performance.
Page 162: Initializing The Network Settings Of The Machine
Setup CD-ROM or perform setup according to the instructions on our website. Note • You can change the network settings of the printer using IJ Network Tool with USB connection after initializing the LAN settings. To change the network settings using Canon IJ Network Tool, activate wireless LAN in advance.
Page 163: Viewing The Modified Settings
Viewing the Modified Settings The Confirmation screen is displayed when you modified the printer settings on the Configuration screen. When you click Yes on the Confirmation screen, the following screen is displayed for confirming the modified settings.
Page 164: Screens For Network Connection Of Ij Network Tool
Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Configuration Screen Wireless LAN Sheet Search Screen WEP Details Screen WPA Details Screen WPA2 Details Screen Authentication Type Confirmation Screen PSK: Passphrase and Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen...
Page 165: Canon Ij Network Tool Screen
Canon IJ Network Tool Screen This section describes the items and menus displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Canon IJ Network Tool Menus Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen The following item is displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen.
Page 166 Status Screen Refresh Updates and displays the contents of Printers: on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen to the latest information. Important • To change the printer's network settings using IJ Network Tool, it must be connected via a LAN.
Page 167 • If the printer is being used from another computer, a screen is displayed informing you of this condition. Note • This item has the same function as Update in the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Network Information Displays the Network Information screen to confirm the network settings of the printer and the computer.
Page 168: Configuration Screen
Configuration Screen You can change the configuration of the printer selected on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Click the tab to select the sheet to change the settings. The following screen is the example to change the setting on the Wireless LAN sheet.
Page 169: Wireless Lan Sheet
Wireless LAN Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Allows you to set the printer with wireless LAN connection. To display the Wireless LAN sheet, click the Wireless LAN tab on the Configuration screen. 1.
Page 170 Do not use Select to disable encryption. Use WEP Transmission is encrypted using a WEP key you specified. If a WEP key has not been set, the WEP Details screen is displayed automatically. To change WEP settings set before, click Configuration... to display the screen. Changing the WEP Detailed Settings Use WPA/Use WPA2 Transmission is encrypted using a WPA or WPA2 key you specified.
Page 171: Search Screen
Search Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. The access points detected are listed. 1. Detected Access Points: The signal strength from the access point, encryption type, name of access point, and the radio channel can be confirmed.
Page 172 Note • When detecting your target access point, make sure that the access point is turned on. 3. Set Click to set the access point's SSID in SSID: on the Wireless LAN sheet. Note • The WEP Details screen, the WPA Details screen, or the WPA2 Details screen appears if the selected access point is encrypted.
Page 173: Wep Details Screen
WEP Details Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Specify the printer WEP settings. Note • When changing the password (WEP key) of the printer, the same change must be made to the password (WEP key) of the access point.
Page 174: Wpa Details Screen
WPA Details Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Specify the printer WPA settings. The value displayed on the screen differs depending on the present settings. 1. Authentication Type: Displays the type of authentication used for client authentication. This machine supports the PSK authentication method.
Page 175: Wpa2 Details Screen
WPA2 Details Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Specify the printer WPA2 settings. The value displayed on the screen differs depending on the present settings. 1. Authentication Type: Displays the type of authentication used for client authentication. This machine supports the PSK authentication method.
Page 176: Authentication Type Confirmation Screen
Authentication Type Confirmation Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Type of authentication used for client authentication is displayed. 1. Authentication Type Type of authentication used for client authentication is displayed. This machine supports the PSK authentication method. This authentication type PSK uses a passphrase.
Page 177: Psk: Passphrase And Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen
PSK: Passphrase and Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Enter the passphrase and select the dynamic encryption method. 1. Passphrase: Enter the passphrase set to the access point. The passphrase should be a string of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a 64-digit hexadecimal value.
Page 178: Setup Information Confirmation Screen
Setup Information Confirmation Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Displays the settings used for client authentication. Confirm the settings and click Finish.
Page 179: Wired Lan Sheet
Wired LAN Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Allows you to set the printer with wired LAN connection. To display the Wired LAN sheet, click the Wired LAN tab on the Configuration screen. 1.
Page 180: Admin Password Sheet
Admin Password Sheet Set a password for the printer to allow specific people to perform setup and configurations operation. To display the Admin Password sheet, click the Admin Password tab on the Configuration screen. 1. Use admin password Set a password for the administrator with privileges to set up and change detailed options. To use this feature, select this check box and enter a password.
Page 181: Network Information Screen
Display the network information that is set for the printers and the computers. To display the Network Information screen, select Network Information from the View menu. 1. OK Returns to the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. 2. Copy All Information All network information displayed is copy to the clipboard.
Page 182: Access Control Sheet
Access Control Sheet Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. You can register the MAC addresses or the IP addresses of computers or network devices to allow access. To display the Access Control sheet, click the Access Control tab on the Configuration screen. 1.
Page 183 1. Enable printer access control(MAC address) Select to enable access control to the printer by MAC address. Note • The two types of access control (i.e., by MAC address and by IP address) can be enabled at the same time. An access control type is enabled as long as the Enable printer access control check box is selected, regardless of the type currently displayed by selecting in Printer Access Control Type:.
Page 184 1. Enable printer access control(IP address) Select to enable access control to the printer by IP address. Note • The two types of access control (i.e., by MAC address and by IP address) can be enabled at the same time. An access control type is enabled as long as the Enable printer access control check box is selected, regardless of the type currently displayed by selecting in Printer Access Control Type:.
Page 185 5. Delete Deletes the selected IP address from the list.
Page 186: Edit Accessible Mac Address Screen/Add Accessible Mac Address Screen
Edit Accessible MAC Address Screen/Add Accessible MAC Address Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. The example screenshots in this section refer to the Add Accessible MAC Address Screen. 1. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of a computer or a network device to allow access.
Page 187: Edit Accessible Ip Address Screen/Add Accessible Ip Address Screen
Edit Accessible IP Address Screen/Add Accessible IP Address Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. The example screenshots in this section refer to the Add Accessible IP Address Screen. 1. Specification Method: Select either Single Address Specification or Range Specification to add the IP address(es).
Page 188: Other Screens Of Ij Network Tool
Other Screens of IJ Network Tool Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Status Screen Connection Performance Measurement Screen Maintenance Screen Network Setup of the Card Slot Screen Associate Port Screen Network Information Screen...
Page 189: Canon Ij Network Tool Screen
Canon IJ Network Tool Screen This section describes the items and menus displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen Canon IJ Network Tool Menus Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen The following item is displayed on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen.
Page 190 Status Screen Refresh Updates and displays the contents of Printers: on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen to the latest information. Important • To change the printer's network settings using IJ Network Tool, it must be connected via a LAN.
Page 191 • If the printer is being used from another computer, a screen is displayed informing you of this condition. Note • This item has the same function as Update in the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. Network Information Displays the Network Information screen to confirm the network settings of the printer and the computer.
Page 192: Status Screen
Status Screen You can check the printer status and connection performance. To display the Status screen, select Status from the View menu. Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. • When using wired LAN, Signal Strength:, Link Quality: and Advanced Measurement... are not available.
Page 193: Connection Performance Measurement Screen
Connection Performance Measurement Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Displays to execute the connection performance measurement. Connection Performance Measurement Screen (Initial Screen) Connection Performance Measurement Screen (Completion Screen) Connection Performance Measurement Screen (Initial Screen) Click Next>...
Page 194 1. Connection Performance between the Printer and the Access Point: A mark indicates the result of the connection performance measurement between the printer and the access point. : Good connection performance : Unstable connection performance : Cannot connect : Measurement is canceled, or cannot measure 2.
Page 195: Maintenance Screen
Maintenance Screen Displays to perform Setting Initialization and Network Setup of the Card Slot. To display the Maintenance screen, select Maintenance... from the Settings menu. 1. Setting Initialization Reverts all the network settings of the printer to factory default. Click Initialize to display the Initialize Settings screen and click Yes to initialize the network settings of the printer.
Page 196: Network Setup Of The Card Slot Screen
Network Setup of the Card Slot Screen Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Displays settings of the card slot and allows you to map a card slot on the network as a network drive on the computer.
Page 197 1. Skip Completes the setup without mapping a network drive to the card slot. 2. Retry Returns to Network Setup of the Card Slot screen and re-executes the network drive mapping. 3. Cancel Cancels the card slot setup. When IJ Network Tool is running over LAN, the Cancel button is displayed grayed out and cannot be clicked.
Page 198: Associate Port Screen
Associate Port Screen Allows you to associate a created port with a printer driver. Select the printer for which you want to change the association, then click OK. Note • You cannot print with the printer unless the printer driver is associated with the port. 1.
Page 199: Network Information Screen
Display the network information that is set for the printers and the computers. To display the Network Information screen, select Network Information from the View menu. 1. OK Returns to the Canon IJ Network Tool screen. 2. Copy All Information All network information displayed is copy to the clipboard.
Page 200: Appendix For Network Communication
Appendix for Network Communication Using the Card Slot over a Network When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port About Technical Terms Restrictions About Firewall...
Page 201: Using The Card Slot Over A Network
Using the Card Slot over a Network Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. Mounting the Card Slot as the Network Drive Restrictions on Card Slot Use over a Network Mounting the Card Slot as the Network Drive The card slot must be mounted to use it over a network.
Page 202 7. Make sure that the card slot is mounted. When the card slot is mounted, the following icon appears on Computer (or My Computer). Restrictions on Card Slot Use over a Network • The card slot can be shared by multiple computers, if the machine is connected to a network. Multiple computers can read files from a memory card in the card slot at the same time.
Page 203: When The Printer Driver Is Not Associated With A Port
When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port If No Driver is displayed for the printer's name on the Canon IJ Network Tool screen, the printer driver is not associated with a created port. To associate a port with a printer driver, follow the procedure below.
Page 204: About Technical Terms
About Technical Terms In this section, technical terms used in the manual are explained. • Access Point A wireless transceiver or base station that receives information from wireless clients/the machine and rebroadcasts it. Required in an infrastructure network. • Ad-hoc Client computer and machine setting where wireless communication occurs on a peer-to-peer basis, i.e., all clients in with the same SSID/network name communicate directly with each other.
Page 205 When using WEP as an encryption method, the authentication method is able to fix to Open System or Shared Key. For WPA/WPA2, authentication method is PSK. ◦ Auto The printer automatically changes its authentication method to match the access point. ◦...
Page 206 • IEEE 802.11b International standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughput of up to 11 Mbps. • IEEE 802.11g International standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughput of up to 54 Mbps.
Page 207 • Link Quality The status of connection between the access point and the printer excluding noise (interference) is indicated with a value from 0 to 100%. • LPR A platform-independent printing protocol used in TCP/IP networks. It is not supported bidirectional communication.
Page 208 The printer and all clients on a wireless LAN must use the same SSID in order to communicate with each other. The SSID can be up to 32 characters long, and is made up of alphanumeric characters. The SSID may also be referred to by its network name. •...
Page 209 This machine is a Wi-Fi authorized product. • Wireless LAN A network that, instead of being connected by physical wires, is connected by a wireless technology, such as Wi-Fi. • WPA Security framework announced by the Wi-Fi Alliance in October 2002. The security has been strengthened more than WEP.
Page 210: Restrictions
Restrictions If you use a printer over the wireless LAN, the printer may recognize nearby wireless systems, you should set a network key (WEP, WPA, or WPA2) to the access point to encrypt wireless transmission. Wireless communication with a product that does not comply with the Wi-Fi standard cannot be guaranteed. Connecting with too many computers may affect the printer performance, such as printing speed.
Page 211: About Firewall
About Firewall A firewall is a function of the security software installed in the computer or operation system for computer, and is a system that is designed to prevent unauthorized access to a network. Precautions When a Firewall Function is Enabled •...
Page 212: Tips For Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality
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...
Page 213: Useful Information About Ink
Useful Information about Ink How is ink used for various purposes other than printing? Ink may be used for purposes other than printing. Ink is not only used for printing, but also for cleaning the print head to maintain the optimal printing quality. The machine has the function to automatically clean the ink jet nozzles to prevent clogging.
Page 214: Key Points To Successful Printing
Key Points to Successful Printing Check the machine status before printing! Is the print head OK? If a print head nozzle is clogged, print will be faint and papers will be wasted. Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head. Maintenance Procedure Is the inside of the machine smeared with ink? After printing large quantities of paper or performing borderless printing, the area where papers go through may get...
Page 215: Be Sure To Make Paper Settings After Loading Paper
Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper If the media type setting is not the one for the loaded paper, printing results may not be satisfactory. After loading paper, be sure to select the appropriate media type setting for the loaded paper. Print Results Not Satisfactory There are various types of paper: paper with special coating on the surface for printing photos with optimal quality and paper suitable for documents.
Page 216: Canceling A Print Job
Canceling a Print Job Never press the ON button! If you press the ON button while printing is in progress, the print data sent from the computer queues in the machine and you may not be able to continue to print. Press the Stop button to cancel printing.
Page 217: Key To Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality
Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the print head from drying or clogging. Always observe the following rules for optimal printing quality. Never disconnect the power plug until the power is turned off! If you press the ON button to turn off the power, the machine caps the print head (nozzles) automatically to prevent from drying.
Page 218: Precautions For Safe Transport Of The Machine
Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine When relocating the machine, make sure of the following. Important When sending the machine for repair Pack the machine in a sturdy box so that it is placed with its bottom facing down, using sufficient protective material to ensure safe transport.
Page 219: Legal Limitations On Use Of Your Product And Use Of Images
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images It may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print, or use reproductions of the following documents. The list provided is non-exhaustive. When in doubt, check with a legal representative in your jurisdiction. Paper money Money orders Certificates of deposit...
Page 220 Approx. 449 (W) x 304 (D) x 152 (H) mm * With the Front Cover retracted. Approx. 11.9 lb (Approx. 5.4 kg) Weight * With the FINE Cartridges installed. Canon FINE Cartridge Total 1792 nozzles (BK 640 nozzles, C/M/Y each 384 nozzles) Copy Specifications Multiple copy max. 21 pages...
Page 221 Network Specifications Communication protocol TCP/IP Supported Standards: IEEE802.11n/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b Frequency bandwidth: 2.4 GHz Channel: 1-11 or 1-13 * Frequency bandwidth and available channels differ depending on country or region. Transfer speed (Standard value): IEEE802.11n: max. 150 Mbps IEEE802.11g: max. 54 Mbps IEEE802.11b: max.
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