Canon PIXMA MG5540 User Manual

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Important In the Presets section, click Save Current Settings as Preset... (Save As...) toregister the specified settings.10

Printing with the Access Point ModeWhen the machine enters the access point mode, you can print from an external device such as a computeror a smartph

Note• For details on how to print from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone viawireless LAN, refer to the device's or applicatio

CopyingMaking Copies BasicDisplaying the Preview ScreenSetting ItemsReducing or Enlarging a CopyTwo-Sided CopyingAbout Special Copy MenuCopying Two P

Making CopiesLoad the original on the platen glass to copy.This section describes the procedure to copy with Standard copy.1. Make sure that the machi

Important• Do not open the document cover or remove the original from the platen glass until scanning iscompleted.Note• To cancel copying, press the S

Displaying the Preview ScreenWhen you load the original on the platen glass and select Standard copy or Frame erase copy inAdvanced print, pressing a

Setting ItemsYou can change the copy settings such as magnification and intensity.Print Settings ScreenNote• For details on the print setting screen o

Note• Depending on the copy menu, some setting items cannot be selected. This section describes thesetting items in Standard copy.The setting item whi

• Select High for Print qlty to copy in grayscale. Grayscale renders tones in a range of graysinstead of black or white.6. LayoutSelect the layout.Cop

Reducing or Enlarging a CopyYou can specify the magnification optionally or select the preset-ratio copying or fit-to-page copying.The LCD below is di

Setting the Media Type with the Printer DriverWhen you use this machine, selecting a media type that matches the print purpose will helpyou achieve th

If you select other than Fit to page and press the right Function button, Magnification screen isdisplayed. Use the button to specify the magnificat

Two-Sided CopyingWhen you select 2-sided for 2-sidedPrintSetting in Standard copy, you can copy two original pages ontothe both sides of a single shee

• If you are copying in black & white, print intensity of the Two-sided copy may differ from that of a single-sided copy.When checking the orienta

About Special Copy MenuThe following menus are selectable in the Advanced print menu to copy originals.Borderless copy You can copy images so that th

Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single PageWhen you select 2-on-1 copy for Layout in Standard copy, you can copy two original pages onto a singlesheet

For details on two-sided copy function:Two-Sided CopyingWhen checking the orientation:When you are using the preview screen, the screen below is displ

• If you use this function in combination with Two-sided copy, the Document setting screen isdisplayed after scanning the second sheet of original is

Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single PageWhen you select 4-on-1 copy for Layout in Standard copy, you can copy four original pages onto a singleshe

After selecting the layout and press the OK button, you can select whether you use the preview screen. Ifyou select ON, the preview screen is displaye

Remove the sheet of original from the platen glass after scanning and load the next sheet on the platenglass, then press the OK button.After scanning

Various Printing Methods Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Stapling Margin Execute Borderless Printing Scaling the Printing

Copying Thick Originals Such as BooksWhen copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black margins around the imageand gutter

Copying without BordersYou can copy images on photo paper so that they fill the entire page without borders.1.Make sure that the machine is turned on.

Copying PhotosYou can scan printed photos and print them all at one time.1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.2. Load the photo paper.3.Select

2. Type (Media type)Select the media type of the loaded paper.3.Print qlty (Print quality)Select print quality according to the original.4. Border (Bo

Setting the Number of Copies and Printing OrderCollate pages + Reverse Collate pages + Normal ReverseThe procedure for specifying the number of copies

5. Complete the setupClick Print.When you execute print, the specified number of copies will be printed with thespecified printing order.Important Whe

Setting the Stapling MarginThe procedure for setting the staple side and the margin width is as follows:1. Select Margin from the pop-up menu on the P

Click Print.When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified staple side and marginwidth.Important When borderless printing is enabled,

Execute Borderless PrintingThe borderless printing function allows you to print data without any margin by enlarging thedata so that it extends slight

It is recommended to set the slider at the second position from the right for mostcases.Important When the Amount of Extension slider is set to the ri

Expanding the Range of the Document to PrintSetting a large amount of extension allows you to perform borderless printing with noproblems. However, th

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Scaling the Printing to Fit the Paper SizeThe procedure for printing a document that is automatically enlarged or reduced to fit thepage size to be us

When you check this check box, the document will be reduced to fit to the paper sizewhen the document size is larger than the page size. The document

Scaled PrintingThe procedure for printing a document with pages enlarged or reduced is as follows:1. Select the printerIn the Page Setup Dialog, selec

Important When the application software which you used to create the original has the scaledprinting function, configure the settings on your applicat

Page Layout PrintingThe page layout printing function allows you to print more than one page image on a singlesheet of paper.The procedure for perform

Reverse page orientationSelect this check box to change the paper orientation.Flip horizontallySelect this check box to reverse left and right of the

Duplex PrintingThe procedure for printing data on both sides of one sheet of paper is as follows:1. Set duplex printingCheck the Two-Sided check box i

3. Set the stapling sideFor Two-Sided, select either Long-Edge binding or Short-Edge binding.4. Select Margin from the pop-up menu on the Print Dialog

can change the ink drying wait time from Custom Settings in the Canon IJ PrinterUtility.Note If the back side of the paper becomes smudged during dupl

Printing on PostcardsThis section describes the procedure for postcard printing.1. Load postcard on the machine2. Select paper size in the Print Dialo

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Displaying the Print Results before PrintingIf you are using Mac OS X v10.6.8, you can display and check the print result beforeprinting.To display th

Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)You can specify the height and width of paper when its size cannot be selected from thePaper Size menu. Such a p

Note To duplicate the registered paper size, select the paper size that you want to duplicatefrom the Custom Paper Sizes list, and click Duplicate. To

Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Printing a Color Document in Monochrome Specifying Color

Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom)The print quality level can be set in the Custom.The procedure for setting the print quality level is as follo

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Printing a Color Document in MonochromeThe procedure for printing a color document in monochrome is as follows:1. Select Quality & Media from the

Specifying Color CorrectionYou can specify the color correction method suited to the type of document to be printed.Normally, the printer driver adjus

Important Depending on the application software, when a printing ICC profile is specified fromthat application software, Canon Color Matching cannot b

Optimal Photo Printing of Image DataWhen people print images taken with digital cameras, they sometimes feel that the printedcolor tones differ from t

PrintingPrinting from a ComputerPrinting with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver)Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machin

Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile from the Application Software)Describes the procedure for printing by using the color space of A

Adjusting Colors with the Printer DriverYou can specify the color correction function of the printer driver to print with color tints thatmost people

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Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile fromthe Application Software)When you print from Adobe Photoshop, Canon Digital Photo Profession

Click Print.When you execute print, the machine uses the color space of the image data.Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specify

Printing with ICC Profiles (Specifying an ICC Profile fromthe Printer Driver)Print from an application software that cannot identify or specify input

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Interpreting the ICC ProfileWhen you need to specify the machine profile, select the ICC profile for the paper to printon.The ICC profiles installed f

Adjusting Color BalanceYou can adjust the color tints when printing.Since this function adjusts color balance of the output by changing the ink ratios

Important Adjust the slider gradually.3. Complete the setupClick Print.When you execute print, the document is printed with the adjusted color balance

Printing from a ComputerPrinting with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver)5

Adjusting BrightnessYou can change the brightness of the overall image data during printing.This function does not change pure white or pure black but

Important If you select ColorSync for Color Matching, then the Brightness appear grayed outand is unavailable.Related Topics Setting the Print Quality

Adjusting IntensityYou can dilute (brighten) or intensify (darken) the colors of the overall image data duringprinting.The following sample shows the

3. Complete the setupClick Print.When you execute print, the image data is printed with the adjusted intensity.Important If you select ColorSync for C

Adjusting ContrastYou can adjust the image contrast during printing.To make the differences between the light and dark portions of images greater and

3. Complete the setupClick Print.When you execute print, the image is printed with the adjusted contrast.Important If you select ColorSync for Color M

Overview of the Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Page Setup Dialog Print Dialog Quality & Media

Canon IJ Printer DriverThe Canon IJ printer driver (called printer driver below) is a software that is installed on yourcomputer for printing data wit

How to Open the Printer Driver Setup WindowYou can display the printer driver setup window from the application software you are using.Opening the Pag

Page Setup DialogIn the Page Setup dialog, you configure the basic print settings such as the size of paperloaded in the machine or the scaling ratio.

Printing with Application Software that You are Using(Printer Driver) Printing with Easy Setup Basic Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Qua

Print DialogIn the Print dialog, you can set paper type and print quality to start printing.To open the Print dialog, you typically select Print... fr

Paper SizeSelect the size of the paper to be used for printing.To set a non-standard size, select Manage Custom Sizes...OrientationSelect the print o

SummaryThe selected items in the Print dialog are displayed.Important If you are using Mac OS X v10.8 or Mac OS X v10.7, you cannot use Scheduler andS

Quality & MediaThis dialog allows you to create a basic print setup in accordance with the paper type.Unless special printing is required, normal

QualityWhen you select Custom in Print Quality, you can use the slider bar to adjust the printquality level.Grayscale PrintingSet grayscale printing.

Color OptionsThis dialog allows you to adjust the print color as you like. If the color of the printed image isnot as expected, adjust the properties

Color balance (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)If necessary, adjust the strength of each color. To strengthen a color, drag the slider to theright. To weaken a

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Borderless PrintingThis dialog allows you to adjust the amount of the document that extends off the paperwhen borderless printing is performed.Amount

MarginThis dialog allows you to set the stapling side and amount of margin for stapling multiplesheets of paper.MarginSpecify the amount of margin spa

Printing with Easy SetupThe simple setup procedure for carrying out appropriate printing on this machine is asfollows:1. Check that the machine is tur

Canon IJ Printer UtilityThe Canon IJ Printer Utility allows you to perform machine maintenance or change thesettings of the machine.What You Can Do wi

Depending on the items selected, the computer communicates with the machine toobtain information. If the computer is unable to communicate with the m

Opening the Canon IJ Printer UtilityTo open the Canon IJ Printer Utility, follow the steps below.1. Open System Preferences, and select Print & Sc

Maintenance of this Machine Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer Cleaning Inside the Machine Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer

Display the Printing Status ScreenCheck the print progress according to the following procedure:1. Launch the printing status screen• If the print dat

Deletes the specified print job.Stops printing the specified document.Resumes printing the specified document.Displays the print job information.Stops

Deleting the Undesired Print JobIf the printer does not start printing, canceled or failed print job data may be remaining.Delete unnecessary print jo

Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)This printer driver is subject to the following restrictions. Keep the following points in mindwhen using the pri

Updating the Printer Driver Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver Delete the Unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the Printer List Before Installing the Pr

Obtaining the Latest Printer DriverBy updating the printer driver to the latest version of the printer driver, unresolved problemsmay be solved.Obtain

5.Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu6. Select the media typeFor Media Type, select the same paper type loaded in the machine.8

Delete the Unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the PrinterListA Canon IJ Printer that you no longer use can be deleted from the printer list.Before dele

Before Installing the Printer DriverThis section describes the items that you should check before installing the printer driver.You should also refer

Installing the Printer DriverYou can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest printer driver foryour model.The procedure for i

Related Topics Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver Delete the Unnecessary Canon IJ Printer from the Printer List Before Installing the Printer Driver8

Printing Using the Operation Panel of the MachinePrinting Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper84

Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph PaperYou can print a template form such as lined paper, graph paper, or checklist, etc. on A4, B5

• Staff paperYou can print staff paper with 10 or 12 staves.Setting on the LCD:◦ Staff paper 1: Staff paper 10 staves◦ Staff paper 2: Staff paper 12 s

4. Select Template print, then press the OK button.5. Use the button to select the template you want to print, then press the OK button.Printable

Using Web Service PrintingNotice for Web Service PrintingPrinting Photos in Online Photo AlbumDownloading and Printing Template FormsSettings for Web

Notice for Web Service PrintingWhen Using Web Service• Canon does not guarantee the continuity and reliability of the web services provided, the avail

7. Select the print qualityFor Print Quality, select High, Standard, or Draft according to your purpose.Important The print quality settings that can

• Observe the conditions of use of the photo sharing site when you use photos on the site.• It is unlawful to reproduce or edit the copyrighted work o

Printing Photos in Online Photo AlbumYou can access the internet photo sharing site using the operation panel of the machine and print the photoin onl

For details on the operating of Cloud menu after the firmware update:Use the Machine's Cloud Function4. Select the photo sharing site to use, the

Note• If you specify the number of copies for each photo, use the button to display the photoyou want to print and use the + or - button to specify

Corrects red eyes in portraits caused by flash photography.Depending on the type of the photo, red eyes may not be corrected or parts other than theey

Downloading and Printing Template FormsYou can download the template form you want to print from the web service.Before using the web service, see the

8. Load paper according to the print settings.9. Press the Color button.The machine starts printing.96

Settings for Web ServiceThis section describes the machine's settings for web service.Registering the Account on Photo Sharing SiteResetting the

7. Check the message, then press the OK button.8. When the confirmation screen for account management is displayed, press the leftFunction button.Note

12. Check that Password is displayed, then press the OK button.The screen to enter the password is displayed.13. Enter the password.Enter the password