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xLegal NoticesFCC (Federal Communications Commission)imageCLASS MF3110: Model F146600This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is s

LCD Messages9-10Troubleshooting9SUPPLY REC. PAPERCause No paper is loaded in the cassette or multi-purpose feeder.Remedy Load paper in the cassette or

Paper Feeding Problems9-11Troubleshooting9Paper Feeding ProblemsPaper does not feed correctly.Q Does the cassette or multi-purpose feeder contain an a

Paper Feeding Problems9-12Troubleshooting9Q Does the cassette or multi-purpose feeder contain an appropriate quantity of sheets?A Make sure the paper

Paper Feeding Problems9-13Troubleshooting9Repeated paper jams occur.Q Is the proper paper loaded?A Check that the size, thickness and type of the pape

Copying Problems9-14Troubleshooting9Copying ProblemsThe machine will not make a copy.Q Is the cartridge installed correctly?A Make sure the cartridge

Print Quality Problems9-15Troubleshooting9Print Quality ProblemsThe print quality is not what you expect; print is not clear, has missing dots or whit

Print Quality Problems9-16Troubleshooting9Copies are too dark or too light.Q Is the exposure adjusted correctly?A Adjust the exposure correctly using

Printing Problems9-17Troubleshooting9Printing ProblemsThe Alarm indicator comes on.Q Does the machine feed paper correctly, or is there paper in the c

Scanning Problems9-18Troubleshooting9Scanning ProblemsThe machine will not scan a document.Q Did you connect the power cord to the machine just now?A

General Problems9-19Troubleshooting9General ProblemsThe machine has no power.Q Is the power cord plugged in securely?A Check that the power cord is pl

xiIMPORTANT•This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.•Cet appareil numérique d

If You Cannot Solve the Problem9-20Troubleshooting9If You Cannot Solve the ProblemIf you have a problem with your machine and you cannot solve it by r

CHAPTERAccessing the Machine Settings10-110Machine SettingsThis chapter explains how to adjust machine settings. The list of all the settings is also

Menu Descriptions10-2Machine Settings10Menu DescriptionsPAPER SETTINGS(The factory default setting is in bold face.)COMMON SETTINGSName Descriptions1.

Menu Descriptions10-3Machine Settings10(The factory default setting is in bold face.)COPY SETTINGS3. DISPLAY LANGUAGE Shows the language displayed in

Menu Descriptions10-4Machine Settings10(The factory default setting is in bold face.)PRINTER SETTINGS(The factory default setting is in bold face.)TIM

CHAPTERSpecifications11-111AppendixThis chapter lists the specifications of the machine and the index.SpecificationsType Personal DesktopPlaten Statio

Specifications11-2Appendix11Features are subject to change without notice due to product improvements.For high-quality copies, we recommended using pa

Index11-3Appendix11IndexSymbols (–), (+) keys, 1-4AADJUSTING WAITING TO SCAN message, 9-8Alarm indicator, 1-4AUTO CLEAR setting, 10-4AUTO SORT setti

Index11-4Appendix11Envelopeloading, 2-9printing area, 2-3Exposurekey, 1-4Extension cover, 1-3FFace up cover, 1-3Feedermulti-purpose, 1-2Front cover, 1

Index11-5Appendix11PAPER SETTINGS settings, 10-2PAPER SIZE GROUP setting, 10-3PAPER SIZE settings, 10-2PAPER TYPE setting, 10-2Periodic cleaning, 8-1P

xiiTrademarksCanon, the Canon logo, and imageCLASS are trademarks of Canon Inc.Other product and company names herein may be the trademarks of their r

Index11-6Appendix11TToner in the cartridge, 8-3TONER SAVER MODE setting, 10-2Transporting, 8-16Trayoutput, 1-2Troubleshooting, 9-1UUSB port, 1-3WWeigh

xiiiLegal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product and the Use of ImagesUsing your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce certain documents, an

xiv Important Safety InstructionsPlease read these "Important Safety Instructions" thoroughly before operating the machine. As these instru

xv• Do not install the machine in the following locations:- A damp or dusty location- A location near water faucets or water- A location exposed to di

xviCAUTION• Do not use power supplies with voltages other than those specified herein, as this may result in a fire or electrical shock.• Always grasp

xvii• To avoid damage to the power cord and creating a fire hazard, always disconnect the power cord and the interface cable when moving the machine.

xviii• There are some areas inside the machine which are subject to high-voltages. When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the mac

xixConsumablesWARNING• Do not burn or throw used toner cartridges into open flames, as this may cause the toner remaining inside the cartridges to ign

Manuals for the MachineThe manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information.Depending on the system conf

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CHAPTERCustomer Support1-11IntroductionThis chapter describes the main components, the operation panel and the standby display of the machine. It also

Main Components of the Machine1-2Introduction1Main Components of the MachineThis section describes the main components of the machine.Front Viewa Plat

Main Components of the Machine1-3Introduction1Rear Viewa USB portConnect the USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable.b Face up coverOpen it when you output p

Operation Panel1-4Introduction1Operation Panela COPY keySwitches the standby display to the Copy mode.b SCAN keySwitches the standby display to the Sc

Standby Display1-5Introduction1Standby DisplayThe standby display differs depending on which mode is selected. The standby display in the Copy or Scan

Energy Saver Mode1-6Introduction1Energy Saver ModeThis machine provides an energy saver function. When no operations are performed for about 5 minutes

Energy Saver Mode1-7Introduction1Restoring from the Energy Saver Mode Manually1Press [Energy Saver].The Energy Saver key goes off and the machine ente

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CHAPTERPrint Media Requirements2-12Paper HandlingThis chapter describes the media you can use with this machine, how to load them, and where the docum

How This Manual Is OrganizedIntroductionPaper HandlingDocument HandlingPrinting from Your ComputerCopyingScanningSystem MonitorMaintenanceTroubleshoot

Print Media Requirements2-2Paper Handling2 Unacceptable PaperDo not copy on the following types of copy stock. Doing so may result in paper jams.• Se

Print Media Requirements2-3Paper Handling2Printing AreasPlease note that the term "printing area" represents both the recommended area for o

Loading Paper2-4Paper Handling2Loading PaperThis section describes how to load paper in the cassette and the multi-purpose feeder.CAUTIONWhen loading

Loading Paper2-5Paper Handling22Pull out the cassette completely.3While holding the lock release lever on the paper guide at the rear of the cassette,

Loading Paper2-6Paper Handling2● When Loading Legal Size Paper:❑Pull the blue tab (A) and extend the cassette (B). Set the paper guide to LTR (C).IMPO

Loading Paper2-7Paper Handling25While holding the lock release lever on the paper guide on either side of the cassette, slide the paper guide to the m

Loading Paper2-8Paper Handling27Specify the size and the type of the paper you load.For details on how to specify the paper size and type, see "S

Loading Paper2-9Paper Handling22Insert the paper square into the multi-purpose feeder with the print side up.NOTEWhen you load paper with a logo on, p

Loading Paper2-10Paper Handling21Slide the paper guides to fit the size of the envelope you want to load.IMPORTANTIf the paper guides are not adjusted

Specifying the Paper Size and Type (Common for Cassette and Multi-Purpose Feeder)2-11Paper Handling2Specifying the Paper Size and Type (Common for Cas

ivContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiiHow to Use This

Specifying the Paper Size and Type (Common for Cassette and Multi-Purpose Feeder)2-12Paper Handling2Specifying the Paper Type<PLAIN PAPER> is se

Specifying the Paper Size and Type (Common for Cassette and Multi-Purpose Feeder)2-13Paper Handling2Orientation of the Document and the Paper LoadingW

Selecting the Paper Output Area2-14Paper Handling2Selecting the Paper Output AreaFace down paper output delivers paper with the printed side down on t

Selecting the Paper Output Area2-15Paper Handling2Face Down Paper Output AreaThe paper is delivered with the printed side down on the output tray. Pap

Selecting the Paper Output Area2-16Paper Handling2Face Up Paper Output AreaThe paper is delivered with the printed side up from the face up paper outp

CHAPTERDocument Requirements3-13Document HandlingThis chapter describes the types of documents you can scan or copy with this machine and how to set t

Document Requirements3-2Document Handling3Scanned Area of a DocumentThe shaded area in the illustration below shows the scanned area of a document. Ma

Placing a Document on the Platen Glass3-3Document Handling3Placing a Document on the Platen Glass1Open the platen glass cover.2Place your document fac

Placing a Document on the Platen Glass3-4Document Handling3The illustration below shows how to place an LTR-size document on the platen glass.3Gently

CHAPTERBefore Printing4-14Printing from Your ComputerThis chapter explains how to print the documents from your computer using the printer driver incl

vLoading Paper in the Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Feeder .

Before Printing4-2Printing from Your Computer42Click the corresponding printer driver icon.3From the [File] menu, click [Set as Default Printer] (Wind

Printing Documents4-3Printing from Your Computer4Printing DocumentsThe general steps for printing a document are explained below. 1Load paper in the c

Printing Documents4-4Printing from Your Computer4Canceling Printing1Open the [Printers and Faxes] (Windows 98/Me/2000: [Printers]) folder.● On Windows

More Information4-5Printing from Your Computer4More InformationFor detailed information on all printing features, see Chapter 2, "Printing,"

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CHAPTERDocuments You Can Copy5-15CopyingThis chapter explains how to make copies, adjust scan settings to improve the image quality, and enlarge or re

Making Copies5-2Copying5Making CopiesNOTE•When making copies on LTR-size paper after having continuously copied on paper smaller than LTR-size paper,

Making Copies5-3Copying55Press [Start].NOTETo cancel copying, press [Stop/Reset] ➞ follow the instructions in the LCD.You can also cancel copying usin

Setting Enlarging/Reducing5-4Copying5Setting Enlarging/ReducingYou can enlarge or reduce the copy size using preset copy ratios or using custom copy r

Setting Enlarging/Reducing5-5Copying5Enlarging/Reducing Using Custom Copy Ratios1Press [Enlarge/Reduce] twice.2Use the numeric buttons to enter the co

viMore Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3Chapter 7 System MonitorCheckin

Improving Copied Image5-6Copying5Improving Copied ImageAdjusting the Image Quality (Resolution)You can adjust image quality to the appropriate level b

Improving Copied Image5-7Copying5 Adjusting Manually1Press [Exposure] to select the manual mode.2Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to adjust the copy exposure ➞

Special Features5-8Copying5Special FeaturesThe machine has the following SPECIAL COPY features. These features allow you to sort copies in page order

Special Features5-9Copying53Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want.You can set up to 99 copies.4Press [Start].The machine begins

Special Features5-10Copying51Place the first page of a document on the platen glass.For details on how to place documents on the platen glass, see &qu

Special Features5-11Copying5Reserve CopyThis feature allows you to reserve the next job while the machine is printing out a current job.NOTEThe machin

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CHAPTERBefore Scanning6-16ScanningThis chapter briefly explains how to scan documents into your computer using the scanner driver included in the CD-R

Scanning Methods6-2Scanning6Scanning MethodsThere are two methods of scanning documents to your computer:• Using a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows XP) complia

More Information6-3Scanning6More InformationFor detailed information on all scanning features, see Chapter 3, "Scanning," in the Software Gu

viiChapter 10 Machine SettingsAccessing the Machine Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1Menu Description

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CHAPTERChecking the Status of the Jobs Stored in the Machine7-17System MonitorThis chapter explains how to check the status of the jobs stored in the

Checking the Status of the Jobs Stored in the Machine7-2System Monitor73Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to confirm the job number, and the quantity of copies.4

CHAPTERPeriodic Cleaning8-18MaintenanceThis chapter explains how to clean the machine, replace the toner cartridge, and repack and transport the machi

Periodic Cleaning8-2Maintenance8Cleaning the Scanning AreaWipe the scanning area (shaded area) with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth moistened with wate

When to Replace the Cartridge8-3Maintenance8When to Replace the CartridgeThe cartridge is a consumable item and should be replaced when the toner runs

When to Replace the Cartridge8-4Maintenance83Reinstall the cartridge in the machine.4Make a few test copies.● If the copies appear normal:You can keep

When to Replace the Cartridge8-5Maintenance8Handling and Storing the CartridgeThis section describes the precautions to ensure optimum copy quality.Ha

When to Replace the Cartridge8-6Maintenance8CAUTIONKeep cartridges and other consumables out of the reach of children. If the contents of these items

When to Replace the Cartridge8-7Maintenance8The Clean Earth CampaignTHE CANON CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAMThe Canon Cartridge Recycling Program fulfill

viiiPrefaceThank you for purchasing the Canon imageCLASS MF3110. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine in order to familiari

When to Replace the Cartridge8-8Maintenance8U.S.A. PROGRAMPackaging Option A-1: Single Box Return• Repackage the empty cartridge utilizing the wrappe

When to Replace the Cartridge8-9Maintenance8 Option A-2: Multiple Box ReturnWe encourage you to use this option as a more efficient way to ship cartr

When to Replace the Cartridge8-10Maintenance8ShippingApply the UPS authorized returning label provided in this guide.Residents of Alaska and Hawaii: D

When to Replace the Cartridge8-11Maintenance8CANADA PROGRAM-CANADA PROGRAMME Option A: Single Box Return• Repackage the empty cartridge utilizing the

When to Replace the Cartridge8-12Maintenance8Working to preserve endangered species is a long-standing Canon interest. To this end, for every cartridg

Replacing the Cartridge8-13Maintenance8Replacing the CartridgeThis section describes how to remove the used cartridge and replace it with a new one. B

Replacing the Cartridge8-14Maintenance84Rock the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly.5Place the cartridge on a flat and stable surfa

Replacing the Cartridge8-15Maintenance86Hold the cartridge and align the projections (A) on both sides of the cartridge to the guides (B) in the machi

Repacking and Transporting Your Machine8-16Maintenance8Repacking and Transporting Your MachineBe sure to unplug the power cord before transporting the

Repacking and Transporting Your Machine8-17Maintenance8Carrying the Machine by the SidesPull out the cassette completely, and remove the extension cov

ixMessages Displayed in the LCDThe following are a few examples of how messages in the LCD are expressed in this manual. The messages are indicated wi

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CHAPTERClearing Jams9-19TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the problems you might encounter when using the machine and their remedies. It also expl

Clearing Jams9-2Troubleshooting91Open the front cover. 2Remove the cartridge.IMPORTANT•Remove watches and any bracelets or rings when touching the ins

Clearing Jams9-3Troubleshooting9NOTEDo not expose the cartridge to light for more than 5 minutes. If necessary, put the cartridge in its original prot

Clearing Jams9-4Troubleshooting9● If the leading edge of the paper is visible but has not entered the imaging area: ❑Pull the paper forwards and roll

Clearing Jams9-5Troubleshooting96Gently pull the jammed paper between the output rollers until the leading edge emerges from the machine.7Carefully pu

Clearing Jams9-6Troubleshooting98Close the front cover.9Pull out the cassette completely.10Hold both sides of the jammed paper and slowly pull it out

Clearing Jams9-7Troubleshooting912Insert the cartridge back into the machine, then close the front cover.For details, see "Replacing the Cartridg

LCD Messages9-8Troubleshooting9LCD MessagesThe following messages are displayed in the LCD when the machine performs a function or if it encounters an

LCD Messages9-9Troubleshooting9MEMORY FULLCause 1 The machine's memory is full because the collate copy or 2 on 1 copy function was set when a la