Canon is the world's leading manufacturer of document, imaging and printing technology. At home, printers are useful for printing papers, reports, and even taking photographs. This technique at home is useful for those who are still studying or working in the office to quickly and accurately print the necessary information from a computer or flash drive. Modern printer models are characterized by organic design and versatility, with dozens of useful features.
Owner's Manual
Before you start using the equipment, you should familiarize yourself with the precautions and basic functions. It is important to know how to properly use a Canon printer so that the technique runs smoothly. The printer can print images and information for personal use only and does not infringe the copyrights of the publishers.
Proper handling and safety precautions will help prevent damage to the printer and harm to the he alth of others. To connect a printerWe recommend that you use only the specified power sources and do not unplug the machine while printing. If this happens, restart the printer and wait until the paper comes out. It is not worth extracting sheets of paper by force, this can damage the internal structure of the equipment. A few tips on how to use your Canon printer:
- To avoid injury, do not put your hands inside the printer, especially when it is in operation.
- It is not recommended to install equipment in direct sunlight, in a room with a temperature of more than 40 degrees, with a high level of humidity or dust.
- Do not touch the printer with wet hands.
- Unplug the power cord before removing dust from the cabinet.
If ink leaks from a cartridge, it is strictly forbidden to use alcohol or any other ink thinner to remove it.
Preparing the printer for use
Canon technology works with multiple paper sizes. As a rule, a set of paper and ink cartridges are purchased separately. Next, let's look at how to prepare the Canon printer for work.
Ink cassette. Carefully take the cassette so that your fingers do not touch the ink sheet, and insert it into the appropriate slot on the printer. The sheet must be stretched, otherwise it will tear during operation. You can adjust the tension of the ink sheet by slightly turning the lock on the outside of the cassette. Too tight a retainer will cause the Canon printer ink to run out very quickly. Protect the cartridge fromdust and dirt will affect print quality.
Paper cassette. The size of paper and cartridge must be the same. Open the paper cassette cover by holding the sheets with two fingers and stack them glossy side up. This is a special paper for photo printing. Ordinary A4 sheets are installed in the appropriate slot. Close the lid until it clicks.
Connecting a printer
After preparing the ink and paper, insert the cassettes into the holes set for them until they stop. Leave the outer cover on the paper cassette open. Let's see how to connect a Canon printer.
Install the equipment in its designated place: on a flat table or any other stable surface. It is recommended to leave at least 10 centimeters of free space around the printer. We connect the plug of the power supply to the appropriate socket and only then plug the cable into the network. Press and hold the Start button until the screen lights up.
Language and printing setup
The LCD screen can be lifted up to 45 degrees. Use the buttons indicated by the arrows to select the settings menu and press "OK". Also, use the arrows to select the input language we need from the proposed list and confirm by pressing the "OK" button. If you do not know how to use a Canon printer, you can peep the description of the buttons in the instructions attached to it. Well, or ask someone to set up the printer for you.
Printers support almost all card formatsmemory and flash drives. For some memory cards, you will need to buy a special adapter. In this case, insert the card into the adapter and only then connect it to the printer in the appropriate slot.
So, how to set up a Canon printer to print information. We first connect the source of information to the printer. On the screen, select an image or text. For each file, set the number of printed copies. Check if everything is in order with the ink and paper in the printer. To start printing, press the button in the form of a piece of paper. If there are many instances, remove them from the output area in time. You can cancel printing by pressing the back button.
Maintaining your printer
Here are some tips on how to use and care for your Canon printer.
To clean the contaminated body of the device, first turn it off from the network. Wipe the surface of the case with a clean, dampened in water and well-wrung out soft cloth. You can use mild detergents diluted in water. When the case is completely dry, you can connect the printer to the mains.
If there are toner stains on documents, clean the exposure glass. We also wipe the surface with a clean damp cloth dipped in water. Then wipe the glass with a dry cloth. Depending on the model, there is a white plastic plate on one side of the glass. It should also be wiped.
Ease of use and capability
Modern printer models are very easy to use, have various functionssettings and great opportunities to work on the Internet.
How to use the Canon printer and its features:
- The printer connects to other devices via a wireless network.
- You can connect not only a computer, but also a phone, a tablet, and display the necessary information on paper.
- The paper present sensor greatly facilitates the work, thereby speeding up the printing process.
- Using a printer, you can now not only print information, but also scan documents and send them via the Internet.
The versatile printer can easily imprint your memories or documents on paper. A great tool for bringing your creative ideas to life.
