Canon imageCLASS MF3110 User's Guide

MF3110Software Guide

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MF Toolbox Settings3-12Scanning3 [Save Pictures to a Subfolder with Current Date]Check this checkbox to create a folder with current date (e.g. 2004-

MF Toolbox Settings3-13Scanning3 Exif SettingsYou can attach extra information in the EXIF format, such as the description of the image, the date the

Scanning an Image from an Application3-14Scanning3Scanning an Image from an ApplicationYou can scan an image from a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows XP only) c

Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages3-15Scanning3Creating One PDF File from Two or more PagesYou can scan two or more pages and make them into

Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages3-16Scanning36Adjust the following settings if necessary ➞ click [OK].7Click [Start].The [ScanGear MF] dia

Creating One PDF File from Two or more Pages3-17Scanning3If you are scanning using the platen glass, the following dialog box appears as each page is

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-18Scanning3Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MFWith ScanGear MF, you can review with t

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-19Scanning3Using Simple Mode1Place the document face-down on the platen glass.2In [Select Document

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-20Scanning34Select the destination of the scanned image.You can select from [Print (300 dpi)], [Ima

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-21Scanning3Simple Mode ToolbarWith the Simple Mode Toolbar, you can make adjustments to the preview

CHAPTERSystem Requirements1-11InstallationThis chapter explains the procedure to install the drivers and software on your computer. Once the correspon

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-22Scanning3Using Advanced ModeIn Advanced Mode, you can adjust settings such as brightness and cont

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-23Scanning35Click [Scan].Scanning starts.NOTEIf white lines appear on one edge of the scanned image

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-24Scanning3Advanced Mode - Specifying the Parameters of a ScanYou can specify the parameters of a s

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-25Scanning3Advanced Mode SettingsInput Settings [Select Image Source]This setting is not available

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-26Scanning3 Input SizeYou can specify the width and height of the parameters of the scan by enteri

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-27Scanning3 [Output Size]For setting the print size (output size) of the scanning parameters you h

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-28Scanning3 [Descreen]Set to [ON] when scanning printed photographs and pictures. The default sett

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-29Scanning3 [Fading Correction]The fading correction feature rebuilds the color quality that has f

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-30Scanning3 [Calibration]Calibrate the scanner if the colors in the preview image vary from those

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-31Scanning3 [Brightness/Contrast]By clicking , you can access the [Brightness/Contrast] dialog bo

System Requirements1-2Installation1* Log on as a user account with administrator privileges is recommended.NOTEThe USB 2.0 connection requires a PC eq

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-32Scanning3 [Gamma]By clicking , you can access the [Gamma] dialog box. The gamma allows you to a

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-33Scanning3 [Histogram]By clicking , you can access the [Histogram] dialog box.A histogram allows

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-34Scanning3❑ Click (White-point eyedropper tool) then click a point in the preview image to speci

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-35Scanning3 [Final Review]By clicking , you can access the [Final Review] dialog box.In this dial

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-36Scanning3 [Threshold]By clicking , you can access the [Threshold] dialog box.If [Black and Whit

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-37Scanning3[Preferences] Dialog BoxClicking [Preferences] on [Advanced Mode] tab opens the [Prefere

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-38Scanning3 [Scan] Tab[Cropping Frame on Previewed Images]Sets how the frame is displayed when you

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-39Scanning3 [Color Settings] TabClick one of the following. The default setting is [Recommended].T

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-40Scanning3 [Scanner] Tab[Canon ColorGear]Select to automatically match the scanner, monitor and c

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-41Scanning3Determining ResolutionYou can specify a resolution in [Image Quality] in the MF Toolbox

Where to Find Help1-3Installation1Where to Find HelpWhen you encounter a problem during installation of the driver software or while operating your ma

Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear MF3-42Scanning3 Resolution and Data SizeIf you double the resolution, the image data will be four time

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-43Scanning3Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)Scanning from the [Scanner and Camera Wizard]

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-44Scanning34Select a picture type.You can select from the following:- [Color picture]- [Grayscale pict

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-45Scanning36Click [Next].7Specify a name, a file format, and the location for saving the group of pict

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-46Scanning38Click [Next].Scanning starts.NOTETo cancel scanning, click [Cancel].

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-47Scanning39Click [Next]. If you want to publish these pictures to a Web site or order printouts onlin

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-48Scanning3Advanced PropertiesThe following screen shows the Advanced Properties tab in Windows XP.NOT

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-49Scanning3Scanning from an ApplicationWith the WIA driver dialog box open, follow the procedure below

Scanning with the WIA Driver (Windows XP Only)3-50Scanning33Adjust the quality of the image ➞ click [OK].For details on how to adjust the quality of t

CHAPTERPrinter Problems4-14TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the problems you might encounter when using the machine and their remedies. It also e

Installing Software on Your Computer1-4Installation1Installing Software on Your ComputerThis section provides installation procedure of drivers to use

Printer Problems4-2Troubleshooting4No power is supplied.Q Is the power cord plugged in?A Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into both the ma

Printer Problems4-3Troubleshooting4Printer locks up system.Q Does your system setup have a problem?A Make sure that you have a high-quality shielded i

Driver Problems4-4Troubleshooting4Driver ProblemsDriver is not working properly.Q Is the printer driver selected as the default printer driver?A Speci

Driver Problems4-5Troubleshooting44. Locate the USB class driver under [Universal Serial Bus controllers]. Delete ONLY the USB class driver specified

Scanning Problems4-6Troubleshooting4Scanning ProblemsCannot scan a document.Q Is there anything displayed in the LCD?A If nothing is displayed in the

Scanning Problems4-7Troubleshooting41. Open the following file in Notepad or another text editor application.Windows 98/Me: windows\system\CNC

Scanning Problems4-8Troubleshooting43. If [WIA Canon MF3110] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Canon MF3110 Twain Driver]) is present in the [Scanners and Cameras

Scanning Problems4-9Troubleshooting4You installed the applications on the MF3110 Setup CD-ROM but they were not registered in the MF Toolbox.Q Have yo

Scanning Problems4-10Troubleshooting4Scanned image is displayed at a larger (smaller) size on the computer screen.Q Is the resolution setting correct?

Installing and Uninstalling Problems4-11Troubleshooting4Installing and Uninstalling ProblemsCannot install the software.Q Have you followed the instru

Installing Software on Your Computer1-5Installation1If the [MF3110 Setup] screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop, click [start] ➞ [My Compute

Installing and Uninstalling Problems4-12Troubleshooting4Cannot use the software after upgrading to Windows XP.Q Have you upgraded Windows 98/Me/2000 t

CHAPTERPrinter Specifications5-15AppendixPrinter SpecificationsHardwarePrinting Speed 21 pages per minute (letter-size paper)Resolution Approx. 600 dp

Printer Specifications5-2Appendix5SoftwarePrinting Software Canon Printer Driver for MF3110Valid Printing AreaMax. 13/64" (5 mm) blank margins at

Glossary5-3Appendix5GlossaryAACAlternating Current. The type of electrical current typically available from household wall outlets.ApplicationAbbrevia

Glossary5-4Appendix5CommandAn instruction that tells the machine to perform a certain function. Commands are sent from the computer to the machine via

Glossary5-5Appendix5FFixing assemblyThe device used during the print process to fix the toner onto the paper (or other media) through applying heat an

Glossary5-6Appendix5InstallTo copy software to a designated location on a computer’s hard disk so that it can be used at any time.InterfaceThe connect

Glossary5-7Appendix5Multi-page PDFSeveral scanned documents saved as one PDF. Each document will become one page of the PDF.My ComputerThe Windows pro

Glossary5-8Appendix5Paper typeAll kinds of paper (plain paper, heavy paper, transparencies, and envelopes) are grouped under several paper types. PDFS

Glossary5-9Appendix5Proportional spacingThe spacing of characters according to the width of each character. This variable spacing between each charact

Installing Software on Your Computer1-6Installation1Step 2 Install the MF Toolbox1In the [MF3110 Setup] screen, click [Install MF Toolbox].If you have

Glossary5-10Appendix5Separator pageOptional pages printed at the beginning of each document to help separate one print job from another.ServerA networ

Glossary5-11Appendix5Industry-standard protocol for an application programming interface (API) for input devices such as scanners. If both the device

Glossary5-12Appendix5WYSIWYGPronounced wizzy-wig, an acronym for "what you see is what you get." For example, when you format a paragraph, t

Index5-13Appendix5IndexAAccompanying Applicationsinstalling, 1-8Add profiles, 2-51Add/Delete the Output Size dialog box, 3-20Add/Edit profile, 2-35Adv

Index5-14Appendix5Final Review, 3-35Finishing tabWindows 2000/XP, 2-36, 2-43Windows 98/Me, 2-15Fixing assembly, 5-5Font, 5-5Form, 5-5GGamma, 3-32Gener

Index5-15Appendix5Output Settings, 3-26PPage Setup tabWindows 2000/XP, 2-36, 2-37Windows 98/Me, 2-9Paperdelivery, 5-1feed, 5-7size, 5-1type, 5-8weight

Index5-16Appendix5setting, 3-4using MF Toolbox, 3-6with [Start] on the machine, 3-1ScanSoft OmniPage, 3-8Security tabWindows 2000/XP, 2-32Server, 5-10

Installing Software on Your Computer1-7Installation14Read the License Agreement ➞ click [Yes].5When the [Choose Destination Location] dialog box appea

Installing Software on Your Computer1-8Installation17Click [Finish].Step 3 Connect the USB Cable1Make sure that the machine is turned on.2Connect the

Checking Installation1-9Installation1Checking InstallationCheck if the drivers are installed successfully and the machine is selected as the default p

Manuals for the MachineThe manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information.Depending on the system conf

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software1-10Installation1Uninstalling and Reinstalling the SoftwareIf the drivers are not working properly, remove t

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software1-11Installation1Removing the MF Drivers1Click [start] on the Windows task bar ➞ [(All) Programs] ➞ [Canon]

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the Software1-12Installation1

CHAPTERPrinting a Document2-12PrintingThis chapter explains the procedure to print a document from a Windows application. If you want to change print

Printing a Document2-2Printing23Select the command to print. In most cases, click [Print] from the [File] menu.The [Print] dialog box appears.4From th

Printing a Document2-3Printing2Canceling Printing1Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder.Click [start] on the Windows t

Changing Print Settings2-4Printing2Changing Print SettingsTo view or change the print settings, access the properties or printing preferences dialog b

Changing Print Settings2-5Printing22From the [Select Printer] list box or the [Name] pull-down list in the [Print] dialog box, select the printer to b

Windows 98/Me Properties2-6Printing2Windows 98/Me PropertiesNOTEThe screens shown below are displayed when you open [Canon MF3110 Properties] from the

Windows 98/Me Properties2-7Printing2Details TabSpecifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation

How This Manual Is OrganizedInstallationPrintingScanningTroubleshootingAppendixChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Considerable effort has be

Windows 98/Me Properties2-8Printing2Sharing TabSpecifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is en

Windows 98/Me Properties2-9Printing2Page Setup TabSpecifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, and nu

Windows 98/Me Properties2-10Printing2[Copies] Specifies the number of copies to be printed (1 to 99).[Orientation] Selects the direction of printing

Windows 98/Me Properties2-11Printing2[Watermark] Inserts the selected watermark to be printed on each page. 8 types of watermark are available as defa

Windows 98/Me Properties2-12Printing2 Edit WatermarkClicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Edit Watermark] dialog box. Th

Windows 98/Me Properties2-13Printing2 Custom Paper Size SettingsClicking [Custom Paper Size] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Custom Paper Si

Windows 98/Me Properties2-14Printing2 Layout OptionsClicking [Layout Options] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Layout Options] dialog box. Th

Windows 98/Me Properties2-15Printing2Finishing TabSpecifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including the collating and binding. For info

Windows 98/Me Properties2-16Printing2 Gutter SettingsClicking [Gutter] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Gutter Settings] dialog box. Advanced

Windows 98/Me Properties2-17Printing2Quality TabSpecifies the settings for print quality including the resolution and contrast. For more information o

ivContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiHow to Use This

Windows 98/Me Properties2-18Printing2 Detailed SettingsClicking [Details] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. This d

Windows 98/Me Properties2-19Printing2● Grayscale Adjustment Tab[Preview] Displays the image with the currently selected brightness and contrast reflec

Windows 98/Me Properties2-20Printing2● Matching Tab [Matching Mode] Specifies a color-matching mode ([Driver Matching Mode] or [Gamma Adjustment]). Se

Windows 98/Me Properties2-21Printing2ProfilesA registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], [Finishing] and [Quality] tab sheets is referr

Windows 98/Me Properties2-22Printing2[Output Method] Switches the job mode between [Print] and [Edit and Preview].[Print] Executes a normal print job.

Windows 98/Me Properties2-23Printing2 Add ProfileClicking (Add) opens the [Add Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to register a new p

Windows 98/Me Properties2-24Printing2[View Settings] Opens the [View Settings] dialog box (see p. 2-25).Moves the profile selected in the [Profile Lis

Windows 98/Me Properties2-25Printing2 View SettingsClicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog box. This dialog box displays the curren

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-26Printing2Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing PreferencesThe printer driver for Windows 2000

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-27Printing2General TabLets you print a test page and define printing preferences. Refer to your W

vGeneral Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6Details Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-28Printing2Sharing TabSpecifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only wh

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-29Printing2Ports TabSpecifies the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your Windows op

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-30Printing2Advanced TabSpecifies the settings for print spooling. Refer to your Windows operating

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-31Printing2Color Management TabAssociates color profiles with your color printer. Refer to your W

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-32Printing2Security TabSpecifies security settings. Refer to your operating system documentation

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-33Printing2Profile TabEnables you to add, edit, and select a profile to be applied to print jobs.

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-34Printing2[Delete] Removes the selected profile from [Profile List]. NOTEWhen one of the pre-def

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-35Printing2Add/Edit ProfileClicking [Add] or [Edit] opens the [Add/Edit Profile] dialog box which

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-36Printing2 Page Setup TabSpecifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-37Printing2Page Setup TabSpecifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number of

viConfirmation of the Scanned Image and Exif Settings (Confirm Scanned Image) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-38Printing2[Page Layout] Selects the number (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 or 16) of original pages per sheet

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-39Printing2Edit WatermarkClicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Edit

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-40Printing2[Add] Registers a new watermark. Clicking this button adds a blank name field in [Wate

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-41Printing2 Custom Paper Size SettingsClicking [Custom Paper Size] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-42Printing2 Layout OptionsClicking [Layout Options] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Lay

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-43Printing2Finishing TabSpecifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including the coll

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-44Printing2 Gutter SettingsClicking [Gutter] in the [Finishing] tab sheets opens the [Gutter Set

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-45Printing2Quality TabSpecifies the settings for print quality including the resolution and contr

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-46Printing2 Detailed SettingsClicking [Details] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Detailed S

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-47Printing2● Grayscale Adjustment Tab[Preview] Displays the image with the currently selected bri

viiPrefaceThank you for purchasing the MF3110. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the product in order to familiarize yourself with i

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-48Printing2● Matching Tab [Matching Mode] Specifies a color-matching mode ([Driver Matching Mode]

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-49Printing2ProfilesA registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], [Finishing], and [Q

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-50Printing2[Output Method]Switches the job mode between [Print] and [Edit and Preview].[Print] Ex

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-51Printing2 Add ProfileClicking (Add) opens the [Add Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enab

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-52Printing2[Profile List] Displays the list of registered profiles.[View Settings] Opens the [Vi

Windows 2000/XP Properties and Printing Preferences2-53Printing2 View SettingsClicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog box. This dia

Using the Machine on Your Network2-54Printing2Using the Machine on Your NetworkThis section provides instructions for using the MF3110 machine on your

Using the Machine on Your Network2-55Printing24Right-click the [Local Area Connection] icon ➞ select [Properties] from the pop-up menu. The [Local Are

Using the Machine on Your Network2-56Printing23Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK].The server service is added.

Using the Machine on Your Network2-57Printing2 Setting Printer Sharing1Open the printer properties dialog box ➞ select [Share this printer] (Windows

viiiDisplays Used in This ManualScreen shots of computer operation screens used in this manual may differ from the ones you actually see depending on

Using the Machine on Your Network2-58Printing2Windows 98/Me Server SettingsThe following is the procedure to make your machine available to your netwo

Using the Machine on Your Network2-59Printing24Select [Service] ➞ click [Add].The [Select Network Service] dialog box appears.5Select [File and printe

Using the Machine on Your Network2-60Printing26Click [File and Print Sharing].The [File and Print Sharing] dialog box appears.7Select [I want to be ab

Using the Machine on Your Network2-61Printing28Select the [Access Control] tab ➞ [Share-level access control] or [User-level access control].9Click [O

Using the Machine on Your Network2-62Printing21Open Explorer ➞ browse the network until you can see the icon of the shared printer.2Double-click the m

Using the Machine on Your Network2-63Printing25Select [Connect to this printer (or to browse for a printer, select this option and click Next)] (Windo

Using the Machine on Your Network2-64Printing2● To select the location:❑Click [Browse].❑ Select the location of the printer ➞ click [OK].NOTEDepending

Using the Machine on Your Network2-65Printing2❑ Select the location containing the printer driver ➞ click [OK].You can also enter the path name direct

Using the Machine on Your Network2-66Printing2

CHAPTERScanning with [Start] on the Machine3-13ScanningThis chapter explains the procedure to scan documents to your computer.Scanning with [Start] on

ixLegal NoticesTrademarksCanon and the Canon Logo are trademarks of Canon Inc.Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Setting the Scanning Function for [Start]3-2Scanning3Setting the Scanning Function for [Start]When you scan for the first time using [Start] on the ma

Setting the Scanning Function for [Start]3-3Scanning3Setting Up [Start] in the [Settings] Dialog BoxIn the MF Toolbox, click [Settings]. In the [Setti

Setting the Scanning Function for [Start]3-4Scanning3Setting Up [Start] in the [Scanners and Cameras] Folder (Windows 2000: the [Scanners and Cameras

Setting the Scanning Function for [Start]3-5Scanning34Specify an action for [Start].● On Windows XP:❑Select the [Events] tab ➞ select [Canon MF3110 Sc

Scanning with the MF Toolbox3-6Scanning3Scanning with the MF ToolboxYou can scan a document using the buttons on the MF Toolbox.1Place the document fa

Scanning with the MF Toolbox3-7Scanning3A dialog box will appear for each of the buttons.4Adjust the settings.For details, see "MF Toolbox Settin

Scanning with the MF Toolbox3-8Scanning3Adjust the settings, then click [Scan].For details, see "Setting Preferences and Scanning with ScanGear M

MF Toolbox Settings3-9Scanning3MF Toolbox SettingsScanner SettingsYou can specify the scanning mode, scanning resolution, document size, and file size

MF Toolbox Settings3-10Scanning3 [Scan Mode]Selects the scan mode. The scan modes you can select differ depending on the MF Toolbox button you press.

MF Toolbox Settings3-11Scanning3Save Scanned ImageYou can specify the file name, file format, and location to save the scanned image. When you select