Canon MultiPASS F50 User Manual

MultiPASS F50 Color Bubble JetTMprinter/copier/scanner/faxUser’s ManualF50 Front matter.qxd 06/01/2001 4:07 PM Page i

To load envelopes:1Adjust paper guideSlide the paper guide to the left.2Insert envelopesBefore loading, press the corners andsides of the envelopes to

5How to Use the Toolbar2How to Use the MultiPASS ToolbarThe Canon MultiPASS Suite is a software program that provides tools for quicklyaccessing and u

Using the MultiPASS ToolbarOpening the toolbar provides direct access to the MultiPASS features. Once thetoolbar is open, you can access the desired f

Introduction7How to Use the ToolbarWhen one tab is complete, select the nexttab and continue.ClickOOKKto save the new settings and exit thedialog.To s

8F50 User’s ManualRReecceeiivveedd FFaaxxeessfor faxesreceived when the F50 is set toreceive all incoming faxes onthe PC. See “Receiving Faxes onthe

9How to Use the ToolbarTo use the MultiPASS Viewer:1Access documentNavigate to the document folder, then double-click the document. TheMultiPASS Viewe

2Access Send dialogFrom the MultiPASS menu, selectSSeenndd QQuuiicckk FFaaxx. A dialog box will open.3Send documentSelect the FFaaxxoption to send a

11Setting Up Your Fax3Setting up Your FaxBelow are the control panel buttons you will use for setting up your fax.Before you can use your F50 for faxi

Configuring Your FaxThere are specific steps you should take toconfigure your fax for optimum performance:• Enter your sender information• Ensure that

1Access DATE & TIMEPress to enter FFaaxx MMooddee. Press untilFFAAXX SSEETTTTIINNGGSSappears.Press three times to accessDDAATTEE && TTIIM

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touch tone dialing, you can reset the F50 for rotary dialing. See the OnlineUser’s Guide for instructions on how to switch from Touch Tone to RotaryDi

1Access RECEIVE MODEPress to enter Fax Mode.Press untilRREECCEEIIVVEE MMOODDEEappears. Press to access.2Select receive modePress to scroll through rec

above. DPRD settings on the F50 must match the ring patterns assigned by thephone company.To set your custom fax ring pattern:1Access RX SETTINGSPress

•• RRXX ((rreecceeppttiioonn)) RReeppoorrttshows faxes received. When enabled, it can be set toautomatically print after each fax received, or only

•• 11--TToouucchh SSppdd DDiiaall LLiissttprints the names and numbers entered for one-touchspeed dialing buttons.•• CCooddeedd SSppeeeedd DDiiaa

Press to access.Press to scroll to TTXX RREEPPOORRTTor RRXXRREEPPOORRTT. Press to access.2Enable/disable automatic printingPress to scroll through opt

1Access ACTIVITY REPORTPress to enter Fax Mode.Press untilFFAAXX SSEETTTTIINNGGSSappears. Press to access.Press untilRREEPPOORRTT SSEETTTTIINNGGSSap

21How to Fax4How to FaxBelow are the control panel buttons you will use for faxing.With the F50, you can:• Send or receive faxes manually• Send faxes

Sending and Receiving Faxes ManuallyFaxes can be sent manually from the F50 at any time.Depending on the mode you’ve set for receiving faxes (see “Set

If a fax does not go through the first time you send it, the F50 will automaticallytry two more times to send the fax at 2 minute intervals, unless th

iiiC ontentsContents1 Introduction What the F50 Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1The MultiPASS Suite

Cancelling a FaxYou can cancel current incoming or outgoing faxes. To cancel an outgoing fax while a document is scanning:Press to cancel the fax and

Press then to scroll untilTTEELLRREEGGIISSTTRRAATTIIOONNappears.Press twice to access11--TTOOUUCCHH SSPPDD DDIIAALL.2Select a speed dial buttonPress t

F50 User’s Manual26Press to enter fax mode.2Load document in ADFInsert the document face up in the ADF tray.3Select phone numberPress the one-touch sp

3Enter fax numberFrom the numeric keypad, enter the fax/phone number (up to 20 digits,including spaces).Press twice to save the settings.4Enter nameUs

To send a fax using Coded Speed Dialing:1Enter fax modePress to enter fax mode.2Load document in ADFInsert the document face up in the ADF tray.3Selec

Press to access.Press untilGGRROOUUPP DDIIAALLappears. Press to access.2Select code for groupPress to scroll through one-touch speed dial codes (01 t

Press then untilTTEELL RREEGGIISSTTRRAATTIIOONNappears.Press to access.Press untilGGRROOUUPP DDIIAALLappears. Press to access.2Select group dial lis

2Load document in ADFInsert the document face up in the ADF tray.3select groupPress the One-Touch Speed Dialing button for the group dial list, orpres

To print or delete a specific document, you must first print a document list andlocate the document’s reference number (TX/RX NO.) on the list.To prin

4Print documentPress to print just the first page of the document, or press to print theentire document.To print another document, repeat the procedur

iiiC ontentsSwitching from Touch Tone to Rotary Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Setting the Fax Receive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controlling Fax Appearance and QualityThere are several settings you can control to change or improve the appearanceof your faxed documents.Sending a

When a document is placed into the F50 for faxing, it is first scanned. There aretwo settings that affect the quality of the scanned (and faxed) docum

Other Fax FeaturesThere are other features described in documentation available online.SSeeqquueennttiiaall BBrrooaaddccaassttiinnggAllows you to sca

37How to Print5How to PrintUsing your F50 with your computer lets you print basic business documents inB&W or color on a variety of specialty medi

Selecting the F50 Printer for UseIf the F50 is the only printer connected to your computer, it will automatically beset as the default (main) printer.

ClickCCaanncceellat any time while the print dialog is open to cancel the currentjob. The job will be cancelled and the paper ejected.To cancel a job

original size), and Photo Optimizer PRO (automatically adjusts aphotographic image created with a digital camera to compensate forunsatisfactory color

41How to Copy6How to CopyBelow are the control panel buttons you will use for making copies.The F50 provides high-quality B&W or color copies, and

• Place the top of the document flush to theguide plate.To load a document in the ADF:• Lift the document cover to make sure thereare no documents on

2Open the scanning unitPush the OOppeennbutton to open the scanningunit.3 Remove jammed paperGently pull the jammed paper from the centerto remove.Be

5 How to PrintWhat is a Printer Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Getting Help for the Printer Driver . .

To copy a document:1Load documentPlace document(s) to be copied eitherdirectly on the glass or into the ADF.2Set COPY modePress to access.TToo mmaakk

To enlarge or reduce copy ratios manually:1Select ENLARGE/REDUCEPress twice to access.2Set ratioUse the numeric keypad to enter apercentage, or press

Setting Paper Size and TypeIf copying on paper other than letter-size plain paper, you can optimize resultsby setting the paper size and type from the

To adjust the image quality:1Select IMAGE QUALITYPress to access copy mode.Press to access.2Select typePress to scroll through quality types.FFoorr b

1Select EXPOSURE Press to access copy mode.Press to access.2Set exposure levelPress once or more to lighten the copy.Press once or more to darken the

49How to Scan7How to ScanThe scanning process creates a digital copy of a document. The copy can thenbe saved, sent as a fax or email attachment, prin

Align the document as shown.2. Acquire imageFrom your image processing application,selectCCaannoonn MMuullttiiPPAASSSS FF5500 SSccaannnneerras theTW

2 Activate Scanner Push Button dialogClick the drop-down list under WWhheenn SSccaannnneerr PPuusshh BBuuttttoonn pprreesssseedd.Select from this

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53How to Maintain Your F508How to Maintain Your F50Routine maintenance for your F50 includes keeping your unit clean, changingthe ink tanks as needed

Maintaining the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . .

3Prepare new ink tankTake the new ink tank from its package andremove the protective tape and cap.4Install new ink tankHolding the tank at a slight an

The NNOOZZZZLLEE CCHHEECCKK option displays. Press to select.Cleaning the PrintheadIf the printed nozzle check pattern is broken, missing, or a spec

3View nozzle check patternPrint another nozzle check pattern. If the pattern is broken, missing, or aspecific color is not printed, perform a deep pri

2Select ALIGN PRINTHEADPress to scroll to AALLIIGGNN PPRRIINNTTHHEEAADD. Press twice.The F50 will print the vertical line pattern.3Enter valueReview

7Repeat step 6Press to scroll to the value for the most uniformly solid box incolumn H.Press once.SetMenuF50 User’s Manual58F50 Chapter 8.qxd 06/01/2

59How to Troubleshoot9How to TroubleshootTips for TroubleshootingTroubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories:EErrrroorr MMeess

LCD MessagesA message displays in the LCD panel when the F50 performs a function orencounters an error.F50 User’s Manual60AUTO REDIAL Line was busy or

61How to TroubleshootCHECK PAPERPAPER SIZEsetting Load the correct paper size or change the PAPER SIZEsetting. See SIZE different than “Specifying Pa

F50 User’s Manual62MEMORY Shows percentage If you need more memory, wait for the machine to send any faxes. Also,USED—nn% of memory used print or del

Troubleshooting Software Installation(Information not yet available)63How to TroubleshootTX/RX NO nnnn F50 is sending a The F50 continues to send the

1Introduction1IntroductionWhat the F50 Can DoCongratulations on purchasing your Canon F50 MultiPASS multifunction unit!The F50 eliminates the need for

F50 User’s Manual64Cannot install Other applications Close any open software applications, including anti-virus programs, MultiPASS running in as the

65How to TroubleshootError: MultiPASS Status To print to the MultiPASS, the MultiPASS Status Monitor must be unable to Monitor not running. Launch t

Troubleshooting FaxingF50 User’s Manual66Cannot send a F50 overheated Unplug the machine and let it cool for several minutes, then plug it infax and

67How to TroubleshootFaxes sent Scanner Check the F50 by making a copy. If the copy is clear, the problem mayare dirty or components are originate f

F50 User’s Manual68Cannot Sending party’s If the sending party’s fax machine does not support ECM, then the receive fax machine may document is receiv

69How to TroubleshootTroubleshooting PrintingNo printout Power cord not Check that the power cord is plugged securely into the F50 and into plugged in

F50 User’s Manual70Troubleshooting Print QualityDevice time Paper not Make sure the paper is loaded and aligned correctly in the multi- out on correc

Troubleshooting ScanningTroubleshooting Copying71How to TroubleshootColors are Printhead requires Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to determine if the pr

F50 User’s Manual72Troubleshooting HardwareTroubleshooting Paper FeedingNo power Power cord not Check that the power cord is plugged securely into th

CCuussttoommeerr CCaarree CCeenntteerrCanon offers a full range of customer technical support* options:• For e-mail support, the latest driver downl

The F50 Unit2F50 User’s ManualOUTPUT TRAYCONTROL PANELADF (AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER)MULTI-PURPOSE TRAY and COVERDOCUMENT OUTPUT SLOTDOCUMENT GUIDEA

10AppendixSafety InformationThis guide uses the following icons to indicate situations that could cause damage or injury:Always follow the instruction

Never cut, modify, stretch, bend, or twist the power cord, and never place heavy objects on thepower cord. A power leak from a damaged power cord coul

Never touch the printhead or electrical contacts on a printhead immediately after removing itfrom the printer. These metal parts become very hot durin

de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée parl’Industrie Canada.SpecificationsSystem Re

Size Glass: 8.6 x 39” maximum / 3.15 x 1.77” minimum(W x L) ADF: 8.6 x 39” maximum / 8.27 x 5.83” minimumQuantity Glass: 1 sheetADF: 30 letter size sh

Scanning SpeedB&W Text (30 – 150 dpi): 5 seconds/pageB&W Text (151 – 300 dpi): 5 seconds/pageB&W Text (301 – 600 dpi): 5 seconds/pageGr

Limited Warranty—U.S. OnlyThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A. Inc. (“Canon”) with respect to the Canon brandcomputer periphe

24-hour, 7-day-a-week, automated support for troubleshooting issues on most current products(800-423-2366)24-hour, Fax-On-Demand System for product sp

Control Panel MenusMenu options on the control panel varydepending on whether CCooppyy,FFaaxxor SSccaannmodeis selected. Some options are common to al