Canon PIXMA MX525 User Manual

MX520 seriesOnline ManualPrintingCopyingEnglish

Important The print quality settings that can be selected may differ depending on a printing profile.6. Complete the setupClick OK.When you execute pr

By pressing the center Function button, you can select photo with specifying the date (lastmodified date of data).Using Useful Display Functions5. Cha

The reserved photo is printed next to the photo that has already been started printing.If you want to print more photos, operate from step 1 again.Not

Setting ItemsYou can specify the setting of page size, media type, photo fix and so on to print the photos saved on theUSB flash drive.Use the button

Using Useful Display FunctionsYou can change the method to display the photos saved on the USB flash drive and specify the date (lastmodified date of

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 staff paper with 10 or 12 staves.Setting on the LCD:•Staff paper 1: Staff paper 10 staves•Staff paper 2: Staff paper 12 staves• Handwrit

5.Select Template print, then press the OK button.6.Use the button to select the template you want to print, then press the OK button.Printable te

Printing Documents (PDF File) Saved on a USB Flash DriveYou can print PDF files that are scanned using the operation panel of the machine, PDF files t

If both photo files and PDF files are saved on USB flash drive, the confirmation screen to selectwhich file you print is displayed. Select Print docum

NoteWhen the machine name, IJ Scan Utility, or My Image Garden is displayed in Createdwith on the Details screen, you can select 2-sided to print onto

Quick Setup TabThe Quick Setup tab is for registering commonly used print settings. When you select a registered setting,the machine automatically swi

Using Web Service Printing Notice for Web Service Printing Printing Photos in Online Photo Album Downloading and Printing Template Forms Settings for

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

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

Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button to register the account.For details on how to register the account, see Registering the Accou

A.Page sizeSelect 4"x6"(10x15cm).B.Type (Media type)Select the media type of the loaded paper.C.Print qlty (Print quality)Select print quali

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

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

10. Enter the login name or e-mail address, then press the OK button.NoteIf you already have registered the account, the login name or e-mail address

4.Select Web service setup, then press the OK button.5.Use the button to select Reset Web service setup, then press the OK button.The confirmation

Printing with Google Cloud PrintThe machine is compatible with Google Cloud Print™ (Google Cloud Print is a service provided by GoogleInc.).By using G

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

Preparations for Printing with Google Cloud PrintTo print with Google Cloud Print, you need to get Google account and register the machine with Google

4. Select Web service setup, then press the OK button.5.Use the button to select Cloud settings, then press the OK button.6.Select Google Cloud Pr

2. Press the MENU button.The menu screen is displayed.3. Select Web service, then press the OK button.LCD and Operation Panel4.Select Web service

Printing from Computer or Smartphone with Google Cloud PrintWhen you send print data with Google Cloud Print, the machine receives the print data and

When you want to print from Google Cloud Print immediatelyWhen the machine cannot receive the print data, or you want to start printing immediately, y

Printing from a Digital Camera Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device About PictBridge Print Settings

Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge CompliantDeviceYou can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or m

When printing from the PictBridge compliant device, set the print quality with the operation panelon the machine. You cannot set the print quality on

About PictBridge Print SettingsSettings on a PictBridge Compliant DeviceSettings on the MachineSettings on a PictBridge Compliant DeviceThis section d

Settings on the MachineYou can change the PictBridge print settings from the PictBridge print settings screen. Set the printsettings to Default on the

Various Printing Methods Setting a Page Size and Orientation Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order Setting the Stapling Margin Execute Borde

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

Mobile phone print settings7. Start printing from a mobile phone.• For the device name, select the default value "Canon XXX-1" (where "

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

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

Setting a Page Size and OrientationThe paper size and orientation are essentially determined by the application software. When the page sizeand orient

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

PreparationIn order to print via Bluetooth communication with Windows, the following system requirements must besatisfied.• ComputerA computer in whic

• When using Windows XP SP2 or later, and when Bluetooth Devices is displayedin Printers and Other Hardware under Control PanelAuthenticate the printe

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 PrinterRegister the printer as a Bluetooth device using Add a Bluetooth Device (Bluetooth Devices except forWindows 7) under Control P

4. Select Pair without using a code.When registering this printer, Connecting with this device (Pairing with this wireless device inWindows Vista) is

In Windows Vista, the Windows needs to install driver software for your BluetoothPeripheral Device screen may be displayed automatically. In this case

Select the same device name as that checked under Checking the Device Name of the Printer.NoteIf the device name is not displayed, see Check 3: Is the

Setting the Number of Copies and Printing OrderThe procedure for specifying the number of copies and printing order is as follows:You can also set the

8.Check that the device name selected at step 5 is registered on the Devices sheet, and click OK.Now, the settings for printing via Bluetooth communic

Deleting the PrinterThis section describes the procedure to delete the registered printer.If you want to re-register the printer as a Bluetooth device

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

The printer registered on Add a Bluetooth Device (Bluetooth Devices except for Windows7) is displayed as "Canon XXX Printer (Copy X)"."

Printing begins.NoteWhen you use a USB cable for printing, select "Canon XXX Printer" from Select Printer.To cancel a print job in progress,

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

•Print from Last Page: /Collate: 4.Complete the setupClick OK.When you execute print, the specified number of copies will be printed with the specif

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

SpecificationsCommunicationmethodBluetooth v2.0Maximum Speed 1.44 MbpsOutput Bluetooth Power Class 2CommunicationdistanceLine-of-sight distance: appro

Copying Making Copies Basic Displaying the Preview Screen Setting Items Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Two-Sided Copying About Other Copy Functions Cop

Making CopiesLoad the original to copy.This section describes the procedure to copy with Standard copy.1.Make sure that the machine is turned on.Confi

If you load the original in the ADF, do not move the original until copying is complete.NoteTo cancel copying, press the Stop button.If you load the o

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 ScreenNoteFor details on the print setting screen or

Depending on the copy menu, some setting items cannot be selected. This section describesthe setting items in Standard copy.The setting item which can

8. CollateSelect whether to obtain sorted printouts when making multiple copies of a multi-paged original.Collated Copying

Setting the Stapling MarginThe procedure for setting the staple side and the margin width is as follows:1.Open the printer driver setup window2. Speci

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

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 originalpages onto the both sides of a single shee

Two-sided copy setting can be used in combination with 2-on-1 copy or 4-on-1 copy whenStandard copy is selected. In addition, two-sided copy is also a

About Other Copy FunctionsThe following copying functions are selectable.Borderless copy You can copy images so that they fill the entire page without

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 asingle sheet

When Loading the Original on the platen glass:• Before scanning:When the preview function is activated, the machine starts pre-scanning before scannin

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 asingle she

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

Remove the sheet of original from the platen glass after scanning and load the next sheet on theplaten glass, then press the OK button.NoteIf you do n

4. Complete the setupClick OK on the Page Setup tab.When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified staple side and margin width.Import

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

machine cannot distinguish the document color from the shadow and this may cause slightcropping or a shadow on the crease.

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

Collated CopyingWhen you select ON for Collate in Standard copy, you can obtain sorted printouts when makingmultiple copies of a multi-paged original.

Copying PhotosYou can scan printed photos and print them all at one time.1.Make sure that the machine is turned on.Confirming that the Power Is On2.Lo

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 (B

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

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

4. Adjust the amount of extension from the paperIf necessary, adjust the amount of extension using the Amount of Extension slider.Moving the slider to

Fit-to-Page PrintingThe procedure for printing a document that is automatically enlarged or reduced to fit the page size to beused is as follows:1.Ope

5. Complete the setupClick OK.When you execute print, the document will be enlarged or reduced to fit to the page size.

Scaled PrintingThe procedure for printing a document with pages enlarged or reduced is as follows:1.Open the printer driver setup window2. Set scaled

•Specify a scaling factorDirectly type in a value into the Scaling box.The current settings are displayed in the settings preview on the left side of

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

PagesTo change the number of pages to be printed on a single sheet of paper, select the number of pagesfrom the list.Page OrderTo change the page arra

Tiling/Poster PrintingThe tiling/poster printing function allows you to enlarge image data, divide it into several pages, and printthese pages on sepa

If necessary, click Specify..., specify the following settings in the Tiling/Poster Printing dialog box,and then click OK.Image DivisionsSelect the nu

Note Click the deleted pages to display them again. Right-click the settings preview to select Print all pages or Delete all pages.2. Complete the set

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

Booklet PrintingThe booklet printing function allows you to print data for a booklet. Data is printed on both sides of thepaper. This type of printing

Margin for staplingSelect which side should the stapling margin be on when the booklet is completed.Insert blank pageTo leave one side of a sheet blan

Duplex PrintingThe procedure for printing data on both sides of a sheet of paper is as follows:You can also set duplex printing in Additional Features

Use normal-size printingPrint without reducing the page.Use reduced printingReduce the page slightly during printing.5.Specify the side to be stapledT

4. Specify the side to be stapledThe best Stapling Side is selected automatically from the Orientation and Page Layout settings. Tochange the setting,

Stamp/Background PrintingStamp or Background may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments areused.The Stamp function allo

3. Select a stampCheck the Stamp check box, and select the stamp to be used from the list.The current settings are displayed in the settings preview o

Important When Borderless is selected, the Stamp/Background... (Stamp...) button appears grayed out andis unavailable.Note The stamp and background ar

Registering a StampThis feature may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments are used.You can create and register a new s

4.Configure the stamp while viewing the preview window• Stamp tabSelect Text, Bitmap, or Date/Time/User Name that matches your purpose for Stamp Type.

Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photo Data Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Documents (P

Changing and Registering Some of Stamp Settings1. Select the stamp for which the settings are to be changedSelect the Stamp check box in the Stamp/Bac

Registering Image Data to be Used as a BackgroundThis feature may be unavailable when certain printer drivers or operating environments are used.You c

4.Select the image data to be registered to the backgroundClick Select File... Select the target bitmap file (.bmp), and then click Open.5.Specify th

Click Save overwrite on the Save settings tab. When you want to save the background with adifferent title, enter a new title in the Title box and clic

Setting Up Envelope PrintingIf you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS StatusMonitor

When you execute envelope printing, guide messages are displayed.To hide the guide messages, check the Do not show this message again check box.To sh

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 the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Preview" with "Canon IJ XPS Prev

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

5. Complete the setupClick OK on the Page Setup tab.When you execute print, the data is printed with the specified paper size.

Using Web Service Printing Notice for Web Service Printing Printing Photos in Online Photo Album Downloading and Printing Template Forms Settings for

Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Print HistoryThis function is unavailable when the standard IJ printer driver is used.In the Canon I

1. Open the printer driver setup window2. Set the previewCheck the Preview before printing check box on the Main tab.3.Complete the setupClick OK.The

Note You can rename Document Name to any name.5. Executing printClick Print.When you execute print, the printer uses the specified settings to print t

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

Main TabOn the Main tab, you can specify basic print settings such as the print quality level and color adjustments.Features Setting the Print Quality

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

Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast

Printing a Color Document in MonochromeThe procedure for printing a color document in monochrome is as follows:You can also set a grayscale printing i

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

Driver MatchingWith Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer.ICM (ICC Profile Matching)Adjusts the

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

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 sRGB data with color tints thatmo

Printing with ICC ProfilesWhen the image data has a specified input ICC profile, you can print by using the color space (Adobe RGBor sRGB) of the data

Specify an ICC Profile with the Printer Driver, and then PrintPrint from an application software that cannot identify input ICC profiles or does allow

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

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

You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50. Thecurrent settings are displayed in the settings

Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)You can look at the print results of pattern print and adjust the color balance.When you

4. Setting pattern printWhen the Pattern Print dialog box opens, set the following items, and then click OK.Parameters to AdjustSelect Cyan/Magenta/Ye

On the Color Adjustment tab, select OK to close the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box.On the Main tab, select OK, and then execute printing. The mach

Copying Making Copies Basic Displaying the Preview Screen Setting Items Reducing or Enlarging a Copy Two-Sided Copying About Other Copy Functions Cop

You can also set color balance on the Quick Setup tab by choosing Photo Printing underCommonly Used Settings, and then choosing Color/Intensity Manua

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

4. Complete the setupClick OK on the Main tab.When you execute print, the data is printed at the specified brightness.Related Topics Setting the Print

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

Important Adjust the slider gradually.4. Complete the setupClick OK on the Main tab.When you execute print, the image data is printed with the adjuste

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

Important Adjust the slider gradually.4. Complete the setupClick OK on the Main tab.When you execute print, the image is printed with the adjusted con

Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (PrinterDriver)You can look at the print results of pattern print and adjust the intensity/contrast

4. Setting pattern printWhen the Pattern Print dialog box opens, set the following items, and then click OK.Parameters to AdjustSelect Intensity/Contr

6. Adjusting the intensity/contrastLook at the print results and select the image that you like best. Then enter the intensity/contrastnumbers indicat

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

Important When Print a pattern for color adjustment is selected on the Color Adjustment tab, the followingitems are grayed out and cannot be set: Prev

Overview of the Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Maintenance Tab Canon IJ Status Monitor Checking th

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 WindowThe printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start menuo

Maintenance TabThe Maintenance tab allows you to perform machine maintenance or change the settings of the machine.Features Cleaning the Print Heads f

Canon IJ Status MonitorIf you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS StatusMonitor"

Checking the Ink Status from Your ComputerIf you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS

Canon IJ PreviewThe Canon IJ Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before adocument is actually printe

Deleting the Undesired Print JobIf you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS StatusMon

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

Printing with Easy SetupThis section describes a simple procedure for specifying Quick Setup tab settings that allow you toperform printing suited to

Points to Note About Applications with Restrictions• There are following restrictions in Microsoft Word (Microsoft Corporation).• When Microsoft Word

Updating the MP Drivers Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers Before Installing the MP Drivers Installing the MP Drivers

Obtaining the Latest MP DriversThe MP Drivers include a printer driver, ScanGear (scanner driver), and fax driver.By updating the MP Drivers to the la

Deleting the Unnecessary MP DriversThe MP Drivers which you no longer use can be deleted.When deleting the MP Drivers, first exit all programs that ar

Before Installing the MP DriversThis section describes the items that you should check before installing the MP Drivers. You should alsorefer to this

Installing the MP DriversYou can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest MP Drivers and XPS printerdriver for your model.The

Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine Printing Photo Data Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper Printing Documents (P

Printing Photo Data Printing Photographs Saved on a USB Flash Drive Setting Items Using Useful Display Functions

Printing Photographs Saved on a USB Flash DriveYou can print the photograph saved on the USB flash drive easily.1.Make sure that the machine is turned

The photo selection screen is displayed.NoteIf both photo files and PDF files are saved on USB flash drive, the confirmation screen to selectwhich fil