Canon printer PIXMA MX490 User Manual

							Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)
Note
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To scan a document at optimum quality, load it on the platen glass.
1.
Make sure that any original has been removed from the platen glass.
2.
Open the document tray.
3.
Insert the document in the document tray until you hear a beep sound.
Load the document WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING UP in the document tray.
Originals You Can Load
Note
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When you set the alarm to be silent in  Sound control of Dev. user settings , the alarm will not
beep even if the document is inserted in the document tray.
Dev. user settings
4.
Adjust the document guide (A) at the front of the machine to match the width of the
document.
Do not slide the document guide too hard against the document. The document may not be fed properly.
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							How to Load Originals for Each FunctionLoad the original in the correct position according to the function to use. If you do not load the original
correctly, it may not be scanned properly.
Loading the Original to Be Aligned with the alignment mark •
Load originals to copy or fax
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In the scan mode,
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select  Auto scan  for Document type  to scan text documents, magazines, or newspapers
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select Document  or Photo  for Document type  and specify a standard size (A4, Letter, etc.) for
Scan size  to scan originals
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With a software application on a computer,
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scan text documents, magazines, or newspapers
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select a standard size (A4, Letter, etc.) to scan originals
Place the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN on the platen glass and align it with the alignment mark 
. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned.
Important
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The machine cannot scan the striped area (A) (0.04 inch (1 mm) from the edges of the platen glass).
Loading Only One Original in the Center of the platen glass
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In the scan mode,
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select  Auto scan  for Document type  to scan one printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc
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							◦select Photo for Document type  and specify Auto scan(A) -Singl  for Scan size  to scan one
original•
Scan one printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc with a software application on a computer
Place the original WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN, with 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen glass. Portions placed on the diagonally striped
area cannot be scanned.
Loading Two or More Originals on the platen glass
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In the scan mode,
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select  Auto scan  for Document type  to scan two or more printed photos, postcards, or business
cards
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select  Photo for Document type  and specify Auto scan(A) -Multi  for Scan size  to scan two or
more originals
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Scan two or more printed photos, postcards, or business cards with a software application on a computer
Place the originals WITH THE SIDE TO SCAN FACING DOWN. Allow 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space
between the edges (diagonally striped area) of the platen glass and the originals, and between the
originals. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned.
You can place up to 12 items.
A: More than 0.4 inch (1 cm)
Note
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The Skew Correction function automatically compensates for the originals placed at an angle of up to approximately 10 degrees. Slanted photos with a long edge of 7.1 inches (180 mm) or more cannot
be corrected.
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Non-rectangular or irregular shaped photos (such as cut out photos) may not be scanned properly.
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							Originals You Can Loadplaten glassItemDetailsTypes of originals- Text document, magazine, or newspaper
- Printed photo, postcard, business card, or disc (BD/DVD/CD, etc.)
- Documents that are not suitable for the ADFSize (width x height)Max. 8.5 x 11.7 inches (216 x 297 mm)Quantity1 sheet or multiple sheets*ThicknessMax. 0.20 inch (5 mm)
* Two or more originals can be loaded on the platen glass depending on the selected function.
How to Load Originals for Each Function
ADF (Auto Document Feeder)
ItemDetailsTypes of originalsMultipage plain-paper documents of the same size, thickness, and weightSizeA4/Letter/Legal
Only A4 or Letter-sized documents for 2-on-1 copy and 4-on-1 copyQuantity- A4 or Letter size: Max. 20 sheets (20 lb (75 g /m 2
) paper), up to 0.08
inch (2 mm) in height
- Legal size: Max. 5 sheets (20 lb (75 g /m 2
) paper), up to 0.02 inch (0.5
mm) in heightThickness0.003 to 0.005 inch (0.07 to 0.13 mm)Weight16.0 to 25.3 lb (60 to 95 g /m 2
)
Note
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Make sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like on the document is completely dry before loading
it on the platen glass or in the ADF.
However, do not load glued documents in the ADF even if the glue is dry, as this may cause paper
jams.
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Remove all staples, paper clips, and the like before feeding the document.
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Load Legal-sized documents in the ADF.
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Do not load the following types of documents in the ADF. They will jam.
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Wrinkled or creased paper
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Curled paper
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Torn paper
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Paper with holes
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Glued paper
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Paper with sticky notes
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Carbon paper or carbon-backed paper
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Surface treated paper
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Onion skin or thin paper
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							•Photo or thick paper
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							Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
Checking the Ink Status
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							Replacing a FINE CartridgeWhen remaining ink cautions or errors occur, the message will appear on the LCD to inform you of the error.
Take appropriate action according to the message.
A Message Is Displayed
Note
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For precautionary notes on handling FINE cartridges, see Notes on FINE cartridges .
Replacing Procedure When you need to replace a FINE cartridge, follow the procedure below.
1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Open the front cover (A).
The paper output tray (B) opens.
Note
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Remove any paper in the cassette.
3.
Open the paper output cover.
The FINE cartridge holder (C) moves to the replacement position.
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							Caution•
Do not hold the FINE cartridge holder to stop or move it forcibly. Do not touch the FINEcartridge holder until it stops completely.
Important
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The inside of the machine may be stained with ink. Be careful not to stain your hands orclothing when replacing the FINE cartridge. You can easily wipe off the ink from the inside of
the machine with tissue paper or the like.
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Do not touch the metallic parts or other parts inside the machine.
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If the paper output cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the FINE cartridge holder may
move and the  Alarm lamp light. In this case, close the paper output cover, then open it again.
4.
Push down the empty FINE cartridge until it clicks.
You hear an electronic sound twice.
Note
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When you set the alarm to be silent in  Sound control of Dev. user settings , the alarm will not
beep even if the FINE cartridge is detached.
Dev. user settings
5.
Remove the FINE cartridge.
Important
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Handle the FINE cartridge carefully to avoid staining of clothing or the surrounding area.
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							•Discard the empty FINE cartridge according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposalof consumables.6.
Take a new FINE cartridge out of its package and remove the protective tape (D) gently.
Important
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If you shake a FINE cartridge, ink may spill out and stain your hands and the surrounding area.
Handle a FINE cartridge carefully.
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Be careful not to stain your hands and the surrounding area with ink on the removed protectivetape.
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Do not reattach the protective tape once you have removed it. Discard it according to the local
laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.
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Do not touch the electrical contacts or print head nozzle on a FINE cartridge. The machine may not print properly if you touch them.
7.
Insert the new FINE cartridge at a slant into the FINE cartridge holder.
The color FINE cartridge should be installed into the left slot and the black FINE cartridge should be
installed into the right slot.
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							Important•
Insert the FINE cartridge gently so that it does not hit the electrical contacts on the FINE
cartridge holder.
8.
Push the FINE cartridge in and up firmly until it snaps into place.
You hear an electronic sound once.
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