Canon PIXMA MP810 Technical Information

Photo All-in-OneQuick Start Guide The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer.QT5-0789-V03 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2006 PRINTED IN THAILAND

6 Before PrintingHandling the Original DocumentThis section describes how to load the original document on the Platen Glass. Original Document Requir

96 Appendix*1 Conform to the operating system’s requirement when it is higher than this.For updated compatibility, visit our website.*2 Operation can

97Safety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsPlease read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the machine safely.

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

99Safety PrecautionsPower supply Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times so you can easily unplug the power cord if ne

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

101Safety PrecautionsUsers in the U.S.A.  Regulatory InformationFCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)For 120V, 60Hz modelModel Number: K10289This device complies

102 Safety PrecautionsThis limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computers, peripheral equipment and

103Safety PrecautionsPURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.Canon USA offers a r

104 Safety PrecautionsCanon U.S.A., Inc.One Canon PlazaLake Success, NY 11042USA©2006 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.

105IndexIndexAAppendix 93BBefore Printing 2CChanging the Paper and Print Settings 22copy mode 22memory card, easy photo reprint, and film printmodes 2

7Before Printing2 Gently close the Document Cover.Importantz Do not place any objects weighing more than 4.4 lb / 2 kg on the Platen Glass.z Do not pr

Copyright © 1990 The Regents of the University of California.All rights reserved.Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted provi

Getting Help from CanonHelp Us Help You BetterBefore you contact Canon, please record the following information.Serial Number (located on the inside o

Photo All-in-OneQuick Start Guide The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer.QT5-0789-V04 XXXXXXXX ©CANON INC.2006 PRINTED IN THAILAND

8 Before PrintingLoading Printing PaperThis section describes how to load printing paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette. Paper Handlingz R

9Before PrintingPaper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media.You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on your country

10 Before Printingz Media Types You Cannot UseDo not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results,

11Before Printing Using Specialty MediaCanon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality. Using the Auto Sheet Feede

12 Before Printingz When Printing for the First TimeAt purchase, the machine is set to feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder.If you are printing without cha

13Before Printing Paper Source Selection ScenariosDeciding on the usage of the two paper sources to print with minimum reloading of paper depends mai

14 Before Printingz If you print mainly on plain paperYou can load plain paper of the same size in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to a

15Before Printing Changing the Paper SourceBefore printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected as the paper source. Pr

Getting Help from CanonHelp Us Help You BetterBefore you contact Canon, please record the following information.Serial Number (located on the inside o

16 Before Printing Loading PaperImportantz If you cut plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2

17Before Printingz Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.2 Prepare to load paper.(1) Open th

18 Before Printing3 Load the paper.(1) Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side facing UP.(2) Align the paper stack against the Cov

19Before Printing3 Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN. (1) Load the paper in the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN and the leading

20 Before Printing Loading EnvelopesUse either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.z Loading Envelopes in the Auto Sheet Feeder1 Load the

21Before Printingz Loading Envelopes in the Cassette1 Align the envelope stack against the right side of the Cassette. Load with the front face DOWN.

22 Before PrintingChanging the Paper and Print SettingsThis section describes the Settings screen that can be specified on the Operation Panel when co

23Before Printing(3) Select the paper source.Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected as the paper source. P

24 Before Printingz Memory Card, Easy Photo Reprint, and Film Print ModesThis section describes the paper and print settings for Memory card, Easy pho

25Before PrintingAdvanced Print Settings ScreenWhen you press the Function button (f1/Advanced) in the print settings confirmation screen, the advance

Photo All-in-OneQuick Start Guide

26 Before Printing(4) Activate/deactivate Red eye correction.*1Corrects red eyes in portraits caused by flash photography.Red eye correc. OFF, Red eye

27Printing from Your ComputerPrinting from Your ComputerThis section describes procedure for basic printing.Printing with Windows1Turn on the machine

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

29Scanning ImagesScanning ImagesYou can scan images from the machine to a computer without printing them and save them in popular file formats, such a

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

31CopyingUsing Other Copy FunctionsReduced/Enlarged CopyReduces or enlarges copies.Two-sided copyCopies two original pages onto the sides of a single

32 Printing from a Memory CardPrinting from a Memory CardMemory Cards Supported by This MachineThe following memory cards are compatible with this mac

33Printing from a Memory CardInserting the Memory Card1Turn on the machine. See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4.2 Open the Card Slot Cover.

34 Printing from a Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card1Open the Card Slot Cover.2 Make sure that the Access lamp is not flashing, then remove the memo

35Printing from a Memory Card5 Start printing.(1) Confirm the print setting. To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button.(2) Confi

Canon PIXMA MP810 Photo All-in-One Quick Start Guide. CopyrightThis manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the co

36 Printing from a Memory CardPrinting Using the Photo Index Sheet1Turn on the machine, and load A4 or Letter-sized paper.See “Turning the Machine On

37Photo Printing from Photo or FilmPhoto Printing from Photo or FilmYou can scan photos and 35 mm film into and then print them from the machine. For

38 Photo Printing from Photo or Film4 Remove the FAU Protective Sheet from the Document Cover and then remove either the film guide for film strips or

39Photo Printing from Photo or Filmz Mounting 35 mm Slides:(1) Load the film guide with its sides aligned to the right and left grooves of the Platen

40 Photo Printing from Photo or Film4 Start printing.(1) Confirm the print setting. To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button. A

41Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant DevicePrinting Photographs Directly from a Compliant DevicePrinting from a PictBridge Compliant Devic

42 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device3 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine.(1) Make sure that the PictBridge com

43Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant DeviceWhen operating the device, be

44 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Devicez Paper Size and Paper Type SettingsIf these settings are set to Default (the setting to follo

45Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Devicez Layout and Trimming SettingsIf Layout is set to Default (the setting to follow that of the ma

Table of Contents1Before Printing...2Basic Operation for the Operation Panel ...2Turning the Machine

46 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Devicez Confirming or Changing PictBridge Print Settings on the MachineYou can confirm and change th

47Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant DeviceContrastAdjust contrast.Color hueAdjust color hue.EffectsApplies special effects to the photo,

48 Routine MaintenanceRoutine MaintenanceReplacing an Ink TankWhen ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The machine will not print if the wrong type of

49Routine Maintenance Knowing When to Replace Ink TankIdentify the empty ink tank on the LCD and replace it.If the “!” symbol is displayed above an i

50 Routine Maintenance Replacing Ink TanksWhen ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.1 Open the Paper Output Tray.(1) Put

51Routine Maintenance4 Remove the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast. (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank.5 Prepare the replacement tank. (1) R

52 Routine Maintenance6 Install the ink tank.(1) Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head.(2) Press on the mark on the ink tank unti

53Routine MaintenanceKeeping the Best Printing ResultsTo avoid drying of the Print Head and clogging of the nozzles, note the following. When You Tur

54 Routine MaintenanceWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are IncorrectWhen printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect even if ink remains in th

55Routine MaintenancePrinting the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head.

2 Before PrintingBefore PrintingBasic Operation for the Operation Panel(A) HOME button(B) Easy-Scroll Wheel(C) OK button Easy-Scroll WheelTurn the Ea

56 Routine MaintenanceExamining the Nozzle Check PatternFollow the procedure below to examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necess

57Routine Maintenance2 The confirmation screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed alternately. Select the pattern that is closer to th

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

59Routine Maintenance5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and take appropriate action.See “Examining the Nozzle Che

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

61Routine Maintenance5 Check the condition of the Print Head.(1) Print the nozzle check pattern to check the print head condition.See “Printing the No

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

63Routine Maintenance Manual Print Head AlignmentIf the results of Automatic Print Head Alignment are not satisfactory, follow the procedure below to

64 Routine Maintenance9 Look at the printout. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns for each column and input their number

65Routine Maintenance13 Look at the printout. From the patterns, select the most even patterns for each column and input their numbers. Press the OK b

3Before PrintingSettings: You can perform the maintenance or change the various settings of the machine. See “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Ar

66 Routine Maintenance17 Look at the printout. From the patterns, select the most even patterns for each column and input their numbers. Press the OK

67Routine MaintenanceCleaning Your MachineThis section describes the cleaning procedure that is needed to maintain your machine. Cleaning the Platen

68 Routine Maintenance3 Clean the paper feed rollers.(1) Select Settings on the HOME screen.See “Basic Operation for the Operation Panel” on page 2.Th

69Routine Maintenance4 Load this and only this sheet of paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the open side to the front. 5 Perform bottom plate cleanin

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

71Troubleshootingz “Frames Are Not Detected Correctly” on page 92If an Error Occurs When the Machine Is Connected to a ComputerWhen an error occurs in

72 Troubleshooting“The following ink has run out. Replace the ink tank.”U163Ink has run out. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.)Replace the ink tank a

73Troubleshooting“Auto head align has failed. Press OK and repeat operation. <See manual>”Possible causes are as follows:z Paper of size other t

74 TroubleshootingLCD Cannot Be Seen At AllAn Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCDCannot Install the MP DriversCause ActionCannot see the displ

75TroubleshootingInstallation does not start automatically when the Setup CD-ROM is inserted into your computer’s disc drive. Click Start > My Comp

4 Before PrintingTurning the Machine On and OffTurn on the machine before printing. Turning on the MachineBefore turning on the machine, confirm the

76 TroubleshootingCannot Connect to Computer Properly Printing Speed Is Slow / USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Connection Does Not Work “Hi-Speed USB Device Plugge

77TroubleshootingPrint Results Not Satisfactory Cannot Print to End of Job Part of the Page Is Not Printed Colors Are UnclearCause ActionSize of th

78 Troubleshooting Ink Does Not Come Out/Printing Does Not Start/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/Straight Lines Are MisalignedCause ActionInk ta

79Troubleshooting White Streaks Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is SmudgedThe media is loaded with the wron

80 TroubleshootingPrinting on inappropriate type of paper.z Check to see if the paper you are printing on is not too thick or curled.See “Media Types

81Troubleshooting Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Printing Problems When CopyingPrinting Does Not StartMedia Type setting in the Operation Panel does

82 TroubleshootingInk tank not installed in proper position. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and check the ink lamps.If there is still sufficie

83TroubleshootingPaper Does Not Feed ProperlyCause ActionPrinting on inappropriate type of paper. Check to see if the paper you are printing on is not

84 TroubleshootingPaper JamsCause ActionPaper jammed in the Paper Output Slot or the Auto Sheet Feeder.Remove the paper following the procedure below.

85TroubleshootingLandscape 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm paper loaded in the Cassette jammed inside the machine.Always load 4" x 6" /

5Before Printingz Setting the Power Save ModeThe machine enters Power save mode if not operated for a certain interval. In the Power save mode, the in

86 TroubleshootingPaper jammed inside the machine at the transport unit.(Continued)NoteWhen reloading the paper in the machine, see “Paper Does Not Fe

87TroubleshootingError Message Appears on the Screen Writing Error/Output Error/Communication ErrorCause ActionThe machine is not ready. Confirm that

88 Troubleshooting Error Regarding Automatic Duplex Printing Is Displayed Error No.: 300 Is DisplayedCause ActionThe correct media size is not selec

89Troubleshooting Error No.: 1700 Is Displayed Error No.: 1851 Is Displayed Error No.: 1856 Is Displayed Error No.: 2001 Is Displayed Error No.:

90 TroubleshootingCannot Print Properly from a Digital CameraThe following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from a digita

91Troubleshooting*1 To resume printing, you can also press the OK button on the machine instead of selecting Continue on the camera.*2 The ink absorbe

92 TroubleshootingCannot Scan Films Cannot Obtain a Clean Scan or Colors Scan Incorrectly (Displayed Image Is Not Clear) Frames Are Not Detected Cor

93AppendixAppendixReading the On-screen ManualsAlong with this Quick Start Guide, on-screen manuals are also supplied with your machine. Fordetailed i

94 AppendixSpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsPrinting resolution (dpi) 9600 (horizontal)* x 2400 (vertical)* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch

95AppendixCamera Direct Print (PictBridge)Paper size Default (Selections based on the machine setting)10 x 15 cm / 4" x 6" (Photo Paper Plus