Canon PIXMA MX454 User Manual

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

Setting ItemsYou can change the copy settings such as the page size, media type, and intensity.Press the Menu button, use the button to select a sett

NoteIf you use Fast with the media type set to Plain paper and the quality is not as good asexpected, select Standard or High and try copying again.Se

Reducing or Enlarging a CopyYou can specify the magnification optionally or select the preset-ratio copying or fit-to-page copying.In the copy mode, p

About Special copy MenuThe following menus are selectable in the Special copy menu.•Frame erase copyWhen copying thick originals such as books, you ca

Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single PageYou can copy two original pages onto a single sheet of paper by reducing each image.1.Make sure that the ma

If you have the next sheet of document to scan, load it on the platen glass and press theOK button. The machine starts copying.If you do not need more

Copying Four Pages to Fit onto a Single PageYou can copy four original pages onto a single sheet of paper by reducing each image. Four differentlayout

2. Use the button to select 4-on-1 layout, then press the OK button.3. Select the layout, then press the OK button.Select the layout from Layout 1,

Copying Thick Originals Such as BooksWhen copying thick originals such as books, you can make a copy without black marginsaround the image and gutter

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

Important In the Presets section, click Save Current Settings as Preset... (Save As...) to register thespecified settings.Registering a Changed Printi

Slight cropping may occur at the edges since the copied image is enlarged to fill the wholepage. You can change the width to be cropped from the borde

Collated CopyingYou can obtain sorted printouts when making multiple copies of a multi-paged original.• When Collated copy is selected:•When Collated

9. Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black& white copying.The machine starts copying.NoteThe number of pages the m

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

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

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 the specified 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 Pr

Execute Borderless PrintingThe borderless printing function allows you to print data without any margin by enlarging the data so that itextends slight

Important When the Amount of Extension slider is set to the rightmost position, the back side of thepaper may become smudged.4. Complete the setupClic

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

Printing Printing from a Computer Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver) Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Mac

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

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

Click Print.When you execute print, the specified number of pages will be arranged on each sheet of paper in thespecified order.

Printing on PostcardsFor details about loading postcards into this machine, see "Loading Paper."This section describes the procedure for pos

Displaying the Print Results before PrintingIf you are using Mac OS X v10.6, you can display and check the print result before printing.To display the

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

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

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

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

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

Optimal Photo Printing of Image DataWhen people print images taken with digital cameras, they sometimes feel that the printed color tones differfrom t

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

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

Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast

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

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

Click Print.When you execute print, the document is printed with the adjusted color balance.Important When the Grayscale Printing check box is checked

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

Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast

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

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

Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Contrast

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

Related Topics Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom) Specifying Color Correction Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity

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 your computer forprinting 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 paper loaded in themachine or the scaling ratio.

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

Color MatchingSelect the color correction method.Paper HandlingYou can set the pages to be printed on paper and the print order.Cover PageYou can outp

About Bluetooth Communication Handling Precautions Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication Basic Procedure for

Printing a Color Document in Monochrome

Color OptionsThis dialog allows you to adjust the print color as you like. If the color of the printed image is not asexpected, adjust the properties

BrightnessSelect the brightness of printed images.You cannot change the levels of pure white and black. You can change the contrast of the colors betw

Borderless PrintingThis dialog allows you to adjust the amount of the document that extends off the paper when borderlessprinting is performed.Amount

MarginThis dialog allows you to set the stapling side and amount of margin for stapling multiple sheets of paper.MarginSpecify the amount of margin sp

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

Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer Sett

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

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 data

Copying Making Copies Basic Setting Items Reducing or Enlarging a Copy About Special copy Menu Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page Copying Fo

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 mind when using thepri

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 problems may be solved.Obtai

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

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

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

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

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

You can print handwriting paper.Setting on the LCD:Handwriting paper• Weekly scheduleYou can print a weekly schedule form.Setting on the LCD:Weekly sc

Printing with Application Software that You are Using (PrinterDriver) Printing with Easy Setup Basic Various Printing Methods Changing the Print Qual

8. Use the (-) (+) button or the Numeric buttons to specify the number of copies.9.Press the OK button to start printing.NoteYou can also press th

Printing from a Bluetooth Compliant Device Printing from Mobile Phone via Bluetooth Communication

Printing from Mobile Phone via Bluetooth CommunicationThis section describes the procedure to print photos through Bluetooth communication from a mobi

You can change the device name of the machine, passkey, and so on from the Bluetoothsettings screen.Setting Bluetooth PrintingNoteCommunication is pos

About Bluetooth Communication Handling Precautions Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication Basic Procedure for

Handling Precautions Shipping the Bluetooth Unit

Shipping the Bluetooth UnitThe Bluetooth unit may not be used in countries or regions other than the country or region where it waspurchased due to lo

Preparation to Use the Bluetooth Unit Bluetooth Unit Attaching to and Removing from the Printer

Bluetooth UnitThe Bluetooth Unit BU-30 (hereafter referred to as the Bluetooth unit) is an adaptor which can be used witha Canon IJ printer with Bluet

Attaching to and Removing from the PrinterAttaching the Bluetooth Unit to the PrinterRemoving the Bluetooth Unit from the PrinterAttaching the Bluetoo

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

Make sure that the lamp on the Bluetooth unit is neither lit nor flashing before you remove theBluetooth unit.ImportantStore the Bluetooth unit with t

Printing Data via Bluetooth Communication Preparation Installing the MP Drivers Checking the Device Name of the Printer Registering the Printer

PreparationIn order to print via Bluetooth communication with a Macintosh, the following system requirements must besatisfied.• ComputerMacintosh with

Installing the MP DriversNoteIf you use the printer connecting with a computer, the MP Drivers have already been installed. In thiscase, move to the n

Checking the Device Name of the PrinterThis section describes the procedures for checking the settings of the Bluetooth unit on the LCD of theprinter

Graphic LCDText LCD5.Check the device name.The device name is necessary to register the printer as a Bluetooth device. Be sure to note the devicename.

Registering the PrinterFollow the procedure below to register the printer as a Bluetooth device.1.Select System Preferences from the Apple menu.2.Clic

Basic Procedure for Printing via Bluetooth Communication Printing with Computers Printing with Bluetooth Compliant Devices other than a Computer

Printing with ComputersWhen using Bluetooth communication, also refer to the computer's instruction manual.When printing from a Bluetooth complia

1. Select Print on the application software's File menu.The Print dialog opens.2. Select the printer to which you attached the Bluetooth unit suc

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

Printing with Bluetooth Compliant Devices other than aComputerThe LCD of the printer allows you to perform settings for printing using Bluetooth compl

Bluetooth Settings Setting Bluetooth Printing Bluetooth settings Screen

Setting Bluetooth Printing1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.Confirming that the Power Is On2.Attach the Bluetooth unit.For information about

Bluetooth settings Screen• Graphic LCD• Text LCD1. Select device name (Graphic LCD)/Device name (Text LCD)Displays the device name of the printer to w

In the example used for this explanation, the model name is set to "MX520 series".When a model other than "MX520 series" is used,

Change passkey (Graphic LCD)/Passkey (Text LCD) ScreenWhen you select Enable (Graphic LCD)/Enable (Text LCD) on the Security settings (Graphic LCD)/Se

SpecificationsCommunication method Bluetooth v2.0Maximum Speed 1.44 MbpsOutput Bluetooth Power Class 2Communication distanceLine-of-sight distance: ap

Copying Making Copies Basic Setting Items Reducing or Enlarging a Copy About Special copy Menu Copying Two Pages to Fit onto a Single Page Copying Fo

Making CopiesLoad the original to copy.This section describes the basic procedure to perform standard copying.1.Make sure that the machine is turned o

Adding the Copying Job (Reserve copy)If you load the original on the platen glass, you can add the copying job while printing (Reserve copy).The scree