Canon PIXMA MX300 Specifications

QT51346V01seriesQuick Start GuideQT5-1346-V01 XXXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2007 PRINTED IN THAILANDThe following FINE Cartridges are compatible with this pro

6 Before Using the MachineTurning the Machine On and OffTurn on the machine before printing. Turning on the MachineBefore turning on the machine, con

96 AppendixAppendixHow to Use the Documentation ProvidedPrinted DocumentationSetup SheetBe sure to read this sheet first.This sheet includes instructi

97AppendixReading the On-screen ManualsFor detailed instructions on installing the on-screen manuals, refer to your setup sheet.You can view the on-sc

98 AppendixSpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsPrinting resolution (dpi) 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical)* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch

99AppendixFax SpecificationsApplicable line Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)Compatibility G3 / Super G3 (Mono & Color Fax)Data compressing

100 AppendixCamera Direct Print (PictBridge)Paper size 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm*, Credit card, 8&quo

101Appendixz OmniPage SE: Windows 2000 Professional SP2 and SP3 not supportedz MP Navigator EX: QuickTime v6.4 or later is needed (Macintosh only)z So

102 Safety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsPlease read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the machine safely

103Safety PrecautionsCleaning the machine Use a damp cloth to clean the machine. Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.If

104 Safety PrecautionsWorking around the machineNever put your hands or fingers in the machine while it is printing.When moving the machine, carry the

105Safety PrecautionsLegal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of ImagesIt may be unlawful to make copies of, scan, print, or use reproductions

7Before Using the Machinez Screen-saver ModeThe LCD goes out if the machine is not operated for about five minutes*.Perform a print operation to resto

106 Safety PrecautionsUsers in the U.S.A. Pre-Installation Requirements for MX300Order InformationWhen ordering service from the telephone company fo

107Safety PrecautionsWarningThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic devic

108 Safety Precautionsrefurbished Product, as determined by the Canon USA repair facility or the ASF. Warranty repair or replacement shall not extend

109Safety PrecautionsPROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE POSSESSION, USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT SOLD BY CAN

110 Safety Precautions* Support program specifics are subject to change without notice.** InstantExchange warranty service is subject to the availabil

111Safety PrecautionsUsers in Canada Pre-Installation Requirements for Canon Facsimile EquipmentNoticeThis equipment meets the applicable Industry Ca

112 Safety PrecautionsUsers in New ZealandThe grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that t

113IndexIndexAAppendix 96BBefore Using the Machine 2CCanon U.S.A., Inc. Limited Warranty - U.S. Only 107Cleaningexterior 71inside 73platen glass and d

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Ordering InformationFor additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers.Description Order #FINE CartridgesPG-30 Black 1899B002CL

8 Before Using the MachineHandling the Original DocumentThis section describes how to load the original document on the Platen Glass. Original Docume

QT51346V01seriesQuick Start GuideQT5-1346-V01 XXXXXXXX © CANON INC. 2007 PRINTED IN THAILANDThe following FINE Cartridges are compatible with this pro

9Before Using the MachineLoading Printing PaperThis section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray.z Using Specialty MediaCanon recomme

10 Before Using the Machine Paper Handlingz Recommended Paper and Requirements*1Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media. Refer to the inst

11Before Using the Machine*3 Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at the maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental cond

12 Before Using the Machine Loading Paper1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.Importantz Load A4, Letter, or Legal-sized plain p

13Before Using the Machine2 Prepare to load paper.(1) Open the Rear Tray.(2) Pull out the Paper Support.Put your finger in the rounded indent of the P

14 Before Using the Machine Loading EnvelopesUse either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.1 Prepare the envelopes.z Press down on all f

15Before Using the Machine2 Load the envelopes.(1) Load the envelope against the right side of the Rear Tray. Load with the address side facing UP and

Ordering InformationFor additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers.Description Order #FINE CartridgesPG-30 Black 1899B002CL

16 Before Using the Machine Loading Small-Sized PaperYou can use 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Cred

17CopyingCopyingMaking CopiesThis section describes the basic procedure to make copies.1 Turn on the machine.See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on p

18 Copying PAGE SIZESelect the page size of the loaded paper.8.5"x11" / A4 / B5 / A5 / 4"x6" / 5"x7" / CREDIT CARD SIZE

19CopyingUsing Useful Copy FunctionsFor details, refer to “Using Useful Copy Functions” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.Reducing or Enlarging a C

20 Printing from Your ComputerPrinting from Your ComputerThis section describes procedure for basic printing.Printing with Windows1Turn on the machine

21Printing from Your ComputerPrinting with Macintosh1Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine.See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on pag

22 Scanning ImagesScanning ImagesYou can scan images from the machine to a computer without printing them and save them in popular image types such as

23Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant DevicePrinting Photographs Directly from a Compliant DeviceYou can connect a PictBridge compliant dev

24 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device2 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine.(1) Make sure that the PictBridge com

25Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant DeviceAbout PictBridge Print Settings Settings on a PictBridge Compliant DeviceThis section describe

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26 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Devicez Layout SettingVarious layout options are available.z Bordered/Borderless: You can select whe

27Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Setting on the MachineThis section describes the PictBridge print settings on the machine.Set

28 FaxingFaxingPreparing the Machine for FaxTypical examples of connecting the machine are described below. The machine cannot send/receive faxes if t

29Faxingz Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine via a Computer(A) Computer(B) Telephone or Answering machineUsers in the UKIf the connector of t

30 Faxing Methods of Connecting the Various LinesThe following are some basic connection schemes that apply when you are connecting to a non-analog t

31Faxing4 Press the [ or ] button to select the telephone line type, then press the OK button.ROTARY PULSE: Suitable for pulse dialing.TOUCH TONE: Sui

32 FaxingRegistering Sender InformationA fax you receive may have information, such as the sender’s name or the company name, the sender’s phone or fa

33Faxing Guidelines for Entering Numbers, Letters, and SymbolsThe following characters are assigned to the Numeric buttons.* SP indicates a space.Fol

34 Faxing Entering the Date and Time1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button.2 Press the [ or ] button to select USER SETTINGS, then press

35Faxing5 Press the OK button.6 Press the Numeric buttons to enter your name (max. 24 characters, including spaces), then press the OK button.7 Press

Canon PIXMA MX300 series Office All-In-One Quick Start Guide.CopyrightThis manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under

36 Faxing(2) Press the [ or ] button to select the month when summer time starts, then press the OK button two times.(3) Press the [ or ] button to se

37FaxingRegistering the Destination Registering Coded Speed DialingCoded speed dialing allows you to dial fax/telephone numbers by simply pressing a

38 Faxing6 Press the Stop/Reset button. Changing or Deleting a Registered Informationz To Change a Registered Number or Name:1 Follow the procedures

39Faxing5 Press the [ or ] button to select the sorting way, then press the OK button.YES: Prints the list with the destination name (DESTINATION ID)

40 FaxingSending Faxes Flow of Sending FaxesThe operation flow of sending faxes is as follows.Step 1Load the original to send on the Platen Glass.See

41Faxing Before Sending Faxesz Adjusting the Scan Contrast or the Image Quality (Fax Resolution)z Adjusting the Scan ContrastContrast is the degree o

42 Faxing Sending FaxesThis section describes methods of sending faxes and dialing functions of the machine.z Memory sendingz Dialing the coded speed

43Faxingz Dialing the Coded Speed Dial1 Prepare for faxing.See “Prepare for faxing.” on page 42.2 Press the Coded Dial button.3 Press the Numeric butt

44 FaxingUsing Other Useful Sending Functions Sending from Your Computer (Windows Only)If the machine is connected to a computer, you can send faxes

45FaxingReceiving Faxes Flow of Receiving FaxesThe operation flow of receiving faxes is as follows:Step 1Select a receive mode.See “Selecting the Rec

Table of Contents1Before Using the Machine ...2Operation Panel...2Menu Items...

46 Faxingz If You Want to Receive Only Faxes Automatically with the Machine, or Have a Dedicated Telephone Line for Fax Use Only:Select FAX ONLY MODE.

47Faxingz If You Are Using a Single Telephone Line for Faxes and Voice Calls and Want to Receive Faxes Automatically:Select FAX PRIORITY MODE.(A) Inco

48 Faxingz If You Subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection (DRPD) Service with Your Telephone Company (US and Canada only):Select DRPD.(A) In

49Faxing Setting the Receive Mode1 Press the FAX button, then press the Menu button.2 Press the OK button.3 Press the [ or ] button to select the rec

50 Faxing Changing the Print SettingsLoad A4, Letter, or Legal-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray to print the fax.1 Press the FAX button, then press

51FaxingUsing Other Useful Receiving Functions Memory ReceivingIf the machine receives a fax under one of the following conditions, the machine will

52 FaxingDocument Stored in Memory Printing a List of Documents in MemoryThe machine can print a list of documents stored in memory (the memory list)

53Faxing4 Press the [ or ] button to select PRINT DOCUMENT or DELETE DOCUMENT.z If you select PRINT DOCUMENT:(1) Press the OK button.(2) Press the [ o

54 Faxing Checking a Document’s Details in MemoryIf the machine was not able to print a received fax when the machine is in one of the following situ

55FaxingSummary of Reports and ListsThe table below shows the reports and lists that can be printed from the machine. Refer to the pages indicated for

2 Before Using the MachineBefore Using the MachineOperation Panel(1) ON/OFF button / Power lampTurns the machine on and off. Lights or flashes green t

56 Faxing User’s Data ListThe User’s data list enables you to confirm the current settings of the machine as well as the registered sender informatio

57Routine MaintenanceRoutine MaintenanceWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are IncorrectWhen printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the pr

58 Routine MaintenancePrinting the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head

59Routine MaintenanceExamining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary.1 Check the nozzle check pa

60 Routine MaintenancePrint Head CleaningClean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cle

61Routine MaintenancePrint Head Deep CleaningIf print quality does not improve by standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is

62 Routine MaintenanceAligning the Print HeadIf ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print hea

63Routine Maintenance(2) Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for column L.(3) Confirm the displayed message and press t

64 Routine MaintenanceReplacing a FINE CartridgeThis section explains the way to confirm the ink status and the procedure to replace FINE Cartridges.W

65Routine Maintenancez With the Computer ScreenYou can confirm the status of each FINE Cartridge on the printer status monitor (Windows) and Canon IJ

3Before Using the Machine(14) Coded Dial buttonPress this button and a two-digit code to dial a pre-registered fax/telephone number.(15) Tone buttonSw

66 Routine MaintenanceFollow the procedure below to open each of the confirmation screens.1 Open the printer properties dialog box.Refer to “Opening t

67Routine Maintenance Replacing FINE CartridgesWhen FINE Cartridges run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.1 Make sure that the machi

68 Routine Maintenance2 Remove the empty FINE Cartridge.(1) Push down the FINE Cartridge.(2) Remove the FINE Cartridge.3 Prepare the replacement FINE

69Routine Maintenance4 Install the FINE Cartridge.(1) Insert a new FINE Cartridge all the way into the appropriate slot.The Black FINE Cartridge shoul

70 Routine MaintenanceKeeping the Best Printing ResultsTo avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following. When You Tu

71Routine MaintenanceCleaning Your MachineThis section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your machine. Cleaning the Exterio

72 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning)Clean the paper feed roller if paper is not fed properly. Cleaning the paper f

73Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)This section describes how to clean the inside of the machine. If the

74 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the MachineIf protrusions inside the machine are stained, wipe off any ink from the protrusion

75TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis section describes troubleshooting tips for problems you may encounter when using the machine.z “An Error Message

4 Before Using the MachineMenu ItemsPress the Menu button to display the menu items.You can specify the special copy settings, various fax settings, o

76 TroubleshootingAn Error Message Is Displayed on the LCDIf an error message is displayed on the LCD, take the corresponding action described below.M

77Troubleshooting Fax Related MessagesCHECK PRINTER Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord of the machine from the power supply. After a whi

78 TroubleshootingLCD Cannot Be Seen At AllNO RX PAPER The other party’s fax machine is out of paper or its memory is full.Contact the other party and

79TroubleshootingAn Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCDCause ActionThe language you want to be displayed is not selected.Select the language a

80 TroubleshootingCannot Install the MP DriversCause ActionUnable to proceed beyond the Printer Connection screen.If you were unable to proceed beyond

81TroubleshootingCannot Connect to Computer Properly Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work “This device can perform fas

82 TroubleshootingPrint Results Not SatisfactoryIf the print result is not satisfactory, confirm the paper and print quality settings first.z Do the p

83Troubleshooting Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are Misaligned White StreaksCause ActionFINE Cartridge

84 Troubleshooting Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is SmudgedCause ActionPaper is too thin. When printing da

85TroubleshootingPaper is curled. For Plain PaperTurn the paper over and reload it to print on the other side.Leaving the paper loaded in the Rear Tra

5Before Using the Machinez FAX modeMenu buttonFAX SETTINGSRECEIVE MODE SET (page 45)FAX PRIORITY MODEFAX ONLY MODEDRPD*3NETWORK SWITCH*2TEL PRIORITY M

86 Troubleshooting Colors Are Uneven or StreakedThe Print Result Not Satisfactory When CopyingIf these do not resolve the problem, also see “Print Re

87TroubleshootingPaper Does Not Feed ProperlyThe machine is not ready. Check if the Power lamp is lit green.If the Power lamp is off, turn the machine

88 TroubleshootingPaper JamsCause ActionPaper jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Rear Tray.Remove the paper following the procedure below.(1)Slowl

89TroubleshootingError Message Appears on the Computer Screen Writing Error/Output Error/Communication ErrorCause ActionThe machine is not ready. Con

90 Troubleshooting Error No.: 300 Is Displayed Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed Error No.: 2001 Is DisplayedCause ActionThe machine is not ready.

91Troubleshooting Error No.: 2002 Is DisplayedError Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant DeviceThe following are the possible errors that may oc

92 TroubleshootingScanning Problems ScanGear Won’t Start Other Scanning TroublesRefer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual.Problems Receiving Faxe

93Troubleshooting* Legal may not be available depending on the country or region of purchase. Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and

94 Troubleshooting Repeated Errors Occur When You Receive a FaxProblems Sending Faxes Cannot Send a FaxCause ActionThe telephone line condition or t

95Troubleshooting Cannot Send a Fax Clearly Repeated Errors Occur When You Send a FaxTelephone Problems Cannot Dial Telephone Disconnects During a