Canon MX300 17

2 Prepare to load paper.

(1)	Open the Rear Tray.
(2)	Pull out the Paper Support.
	Put your finger in the rounded indent of the	(5)
	Paper Support and pull it out until it stops.	(5)
	Paper Support and pull it out until it stops.
(3)	Open the Paper Output Tray.
	Put your finger in the rounded indent beside
	the Paper Output Tray and open it gently.
(4)	Open the Output Tray Extension.	(4)
	Open up and set the Output Tray Extension

completely by pressing down the hollow on its front side.

(2)

(1)

(3)

(5)Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness Lever.

Set it to the right when printing on envelopes or T-shirt transfers, and left when printing on any other type of paper. See “Paper Handling” on page 10.

Note

If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever set to the right. It may improve print quality.

Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing.

For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to “Inside” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

3 Load the paper.

(1) Load the paper in the Rear Tray with the print side facing UP.

(2)Align the paper stack against the right side of

the Rear Tray.

(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the	(3)
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the
left side of the paper stack.

(A)* (1)

(2)

* Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).

4 Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.

Note

zWhen performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper using the Operation Panel.

For details on settings, see “Changing the Copy Settings” on page 17 or “Changing the Print Settings” on page 50.

zWhen using the machine connected to a computer, select the size and type of the loaded paper in Page Size (or Paper Size) and Media Type in the printer driver.

For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 20 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 21.

Before Using the Machine

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Contents

Page Getting Help from Canon Help Us Help You Better Customer Technical Support Sequence Office All-In-One Quick Start Guide Copyright Disclaimer About Consumables Trademarks Table of Contents Before Using the Machine Operation Panel (14)Coded Dial button (15)Tone button (16)OK button (17)[ (-)and ] (+) buttons (18)Back button Menu Items zFAX mode DEVICE SETTINGS MAINTENANCE PAGE SIZE (page 50) MEDIA TYPE (page 50) Turning the Machine On and Off zScreen-saverMode Handling the Original Document Loading Printing Paper „Paper Handling zRecommended Paper and Requirements Model*1 Support Output STICKER COPY SPECIAL COPY zMedia Types You Cannot Use „Loading Paper Page „Loading Envelopes (1)Select Envelope in Media Type In Windows®, select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in Page Size In Macintosh, select DL Envelope or #10 Envelope in Paper Size (3)Select Landscape in Orientation „Loading Small-SizedPaper Copying Making Copies Changing the Copy Settings Ex: 1.ENLARGE/REDUCE PRESET RATIO Ex: 2.PAGE SIZE Ex: 3.MEDIA TYPE PLAIN PAPER Ex: 4.INTENSITY MANUAL ADJUST Using Useful Copy Functions Printing from Your Computer Printing with Windows Printing with Macintosh Scanning Images Scanning Methods Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Page About PictBridge Print Settings zLayout Setting 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6 zDate/File No. Print Setting zImage Optimize Setting zTrimming Setting „Setting on the Machine zDisplaying the PictBridge Settings Screen and Specifying the Settings DEVICE SETTINGS PICTBRIDGE SET z Setting Items Faxing Preparing the Machine for Fax zConnecting a Telephone or Answering Machine via a Computer Users in the UK DATE/TIME SETTING TEL LINE TYPE TOUCH TONE Page Registering Sender Information NAME:A UNIT TEL NUMBER TEL UNIT NAME SUMMER TIME SET SET MONTH MARCH SET WEEK LAST WEEK SET DAY OF WEEK SUNDAY SET SHIFT TIME Registering the Destination CODED DIAL REGIST TEL NUMBER ACTIVITY REPORT SPEED DIAL LIST NAME YES YES: NO: Sending Faxes 1.SCAN CONTRAST -LT DK+ 2.FAX RESOLUTION SCAN NEXT [START] TRANSMIT [OK] SETTINGS Coded Dial Redialing Automatic Redialing Dialing the Coded Speed Dial Using Other Useful Sending Functions Receiving Faxes zIf You Want to Receive Only Faxes Automatically with the Machine, or Have a Dedicated Telephone Line for Fax Use Only: Select FAX ONLY MODE zIf You Are Using a Single Telephone Line for Faxes and Voice Calls and Use Voice Calls More Frequently: Select FAX PRIORITY MODE Select DRPD zSetting the Ring Pattern Select NETWORK SWITCH RECEIVE MODE SET FAX PRIORITY MODE WED 06:11 FAX 1ST 1.PAGE SIZE Using Other Useful Receiving Functions Document Stored in Memory PRINT DOCUMENT DELETE DOCUMENT zIf you select PRINT DOCUMENT: YES If you select DELETE DOCUMENT: PRINT DOCUMENT TX/RX NO Summary of Reports and Lists „User’s Data List zPrinting the User’s Data List USER’S DATA LIST „Other Lists zTX Report Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 4.MAINTENANCE NOZZLE CHECK Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning 4.MAINTENANCE CLEANING Print Head Deep Cleaning DEEP CLEANING Aligning the Print Head Page Replacing a FINE Cartridge Ex: COPY MODE BLK COL BLACK INK BLK INK VOL UNKNOWN COL INK VOL UNKNOWN RECOMMEND NEW B-CRT RECOMMEND NEW C-CRT Click View Printer Status on the Maintenance sheet Ink Details Ink Level Information „Replacing FINE Cartridges Page Page Keeping the Best Printing Results Cleaning Your Machine ROLLER CLEANING Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller (Roller Cleaning) „Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning) BOTTOM CLEANING „Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine Troubleshooting An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD „Fax Related Messages LCD Cannot Be Seen At All An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD Cannot Install the MP Drivers Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Print Results Not Satisfactory „White Streaks „Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots „Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged Page The Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying Printing Does Not Start Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Jams Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen „Error No.: 300 Is Displayed „Error No.: 1700/1710 Is Displayed „Error No.: 2001 Is Displayed Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Device Scanning Problems Problems Receiving Faxes „Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls „Quality of Received Fax is Poor Problems Sending Faxes Telephone Problems Appendix How to Use the Documentation Provided Reading the On-screenManuals Specifications Fax Specifications Telephone Specifications Camera Direct Print (PictBridge) Minimum System Requirements Additional System Requirements for On-ScreenManuals Safety Precautions Page Page Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Users in the U.S.A „Regulatory Information FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only) For 120V, 60Hz model „Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY ---(USA Only) Page Authorized Service Facility Carry-In / Mail-InService InstantExchange Service Canon U.S.A., Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY USA Users in Canada Users in New Zealand Index Page Ordering Information