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Canon imageCLASS MF 3222 Basic Manual

Manual is about: imageCLASS MF 3240 Series

Summary of imageCLASS MF 3222

  • Page 1

    Eng basic guide please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. Before using the machine document handling print media sending faxes (mf3240 only) receiving faxes (mf3240 only) copying printing scanning pc fa...

  • Page 2: Manuals For The Machine

    I manuals for the machine ● machine set-up ● software installation starter guide ● basic features ● maintenance ● machine settings ● specifications basic guide (this document) ● advanced features ● system monitor ● reports and lists advanced guide ● printing features ● scanning features ● pc faxing ...

  • Page 3: What Can I Do With This

    Ii wha t can i do with this machine? What can i do with this machine? Fax features (mf3240 only) specify a recipient with a single key one-touch speed dialing → p. 4-7 specify a recipient with a two-digit code coded dialing → p. 4-14 specify multiple recipients with a single key group dialing → p. 4...

  • Page 4: Fax Features (Continued)

    Iii what can i do with this machine? Fax features (continued) fas (continued) send a fax to multiple recipients broadcasting → advanced guide receive faxes in memory without printing out memory reception → advanced guide reject faxes without their numbers reception restriction → advanced guide.

  • Page 5: Copy Features

    Iv wha t can i do with this machine? Copy features select a scan mode depending on the type of image image quality → p. 6-3 adjust the density level of scanned images density → p. 6-4 enlarge or reduce copied images zoom ratio → p. 6-6 sorts copies by page order collate copying → advanced guide copy...

  • Page 6: Printer Feature

    V what can i do with this machine? Printer feature scanner feature pc fax feature (mf3240 only) print a document from a pc printing → software guide specify detailed scanning options to suit various images scanning → software guide send a fax from a pc pc faxing → software guide a b c a b c a b c a ...

  • Page 7: Contents

    Vi wha t can i do with this machine? Contents manuals for the machine................................................................. I what can i do with this machine? ............................................... Ii fax features (mf3240 only)........................................... Ii copy f...

  • Page 8

    Vii what can i do with this machine? Timer settings............................................................................1-10 setting sleep mode ....................................................1-10 setting daylight saving time (mf3240 only).............1-13 2 document handling................

  • Page 9

    Viii wha t can i do with this machine? 5 receiving faxes (mf3240 only)............................................. 5-1 6 copying .................................................................................... 6-1 scan settings ......................................................................

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    Ix what can i do with this machine? 12 machine settings ................................................................. 12-1 machine settings .......................................................................12-1 printing user’s data list (mf3240 only) ....................12-1 accessing the s...

  • Page 11: How to Use This Guide

    X wha t can i do with this machine? How to use this guide symbols used in this manual the following symbols are used throughout the manuals for the machine and indicate the warnings, cautions and notes you should keep in mind when using the machine. Warning indicates a warning that may lead to death...

  • Page 12

    Xi what can i do with this machine? Illustrations used in this manual unless otherwise mentioned, illustrations used in this manual are those taken from the imageclass mf3240. When there is any difference between mf3240 and mf3222, it is clearly indicated in the text, e.G., “mf3240 only.”.

  • Page 13: Legal Notices

    Xii wha t can i do with this machine? Legal notices trademarks canon, the canon logo, and imageclass are trademarks of canon inc. All other product and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Copyright copyright © 2006 by canon inc. All rights r...

  • Page 14: Before Using The

    1-1 befor e using the machine before using the machine machine components a platen glass cover open this cover when placing a document on the platen glass. B platen glass place documents. C operation panel controls the machine. D output tray outputs printouts. E front cover open this cover when inst...

  • Page 15

    1-2 before u s ing the machine h* telephone line jack connect the telephone cable. I* external device jack connect an external device. J usb port connect the usb (universal serial bus) cable. K face up cover open this cover when outputting paper face up or clearing paper jams. L power socket connect...

  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    1-3 befor e using the machine operation panel main operation panel ● mf3240 a processing/data indicator flashes during sending or receiving faxes. Lights when the machine has waiting jobs. B [copy] key press to switch to copy mode. C [fax] key press to switch to fax mode. D [scan] key press to switc...

  • Page 17

    1-4 before u s ing the machine l [tone] key press to switch from rotary pulse to tone dialing. M [collate/2 on 1] key press to collate copies, or press to set 2 on 1 copying. N [image quality] key press to select image quality for copy or fax. O [clear] key press to clear entered alphanumeric charac...

  • Page 18: ● Mf3222

    1-5 befor e using the machine ● mf3222 a processing/data indicator lights when the machine has waiting jobs. B [copy] key press to switch to copy mode. C [scan] key press to switch to scan mode. D error indicator flashes when an error has occurred. E [density] key press to adjust copy density. F [en...

  • Page 19

    1-6 before u s ing the machine facsimile operation panel (mf3240 only) a one-touch speed dial keys press to use one-touch speed dialing (pre- registered frequently used numbers) or group dialing. B [r] key press to dial an outside line access number or an extension number when the unit is connected ...

  • Page 20: Lcd (Standby Mode)

    1-7 befor e using the machine lcd (standby mode) fax mode* (mf3240 only) a date & time b receive mode c image quality * mf3240 only copy mode a zoom ratio b paper size c quantity d density e image quality scan mode note – when the machine is plugged in, the lcd displays first, and then displays unti...

  • Page 21: Toner Cartridge

    1-8 before u s ing the machine toner cartridge the lifetime of the canon genuine starter toner cartridge which comes with the machine is approximately 1,500 pages, the canon genuine replacement toner cartridge is approximately 2,500 pages. The page counts are on the basis of “iso/ iec 19752”* when p...

  • Page 22

    1-9 befor e using the machine maintaining the toner cartridge ● keep the toner cartridge away from computer screens, disk drives, and floppy disks. The magnet inside the toner cartridge may harm these items. ● avoid locations subject to high temperature, high humidity, or rapid changes in temperatur...

  • Page 23: Timer Settings

    1-10 before u s ing the machine timer settings setting sleep mode when the machine remains idle for a certain period of time, it automatically enters sleep mode. 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 1 2 3 [ok].

  • Page 24

    1-11 befor e using the machine 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 5 press [ ] or [ ] to select the desired interval, then press [ok]. You can set the interval from 3 to 30 minutes (in one-minute increments). You can also enter values with the numeric keys. 6 press [stop/reset] to return...

  • Page 25

    1-12 before u s ing the machine note – to resume normal mode from sleep mode, press [energy saver] on the operation panel. – to enter sleep mode manually, press [energy saver] on the operation panel. – the machine will not enter sleep mode when: • the machine is in operation • the processing/data in...

  • Page 26

    1-13 befor e using the machine setting daylight saving time (mf3240 only) in some countries or areas, time is advanced throughout the summer season. This is called “daylight saving time.” 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , t...

  • Page 27: Document Handling

    2-1 docu ment handling document handling document requirements * when copying a transparent document such as tracing paper or transparencies, use a piece of plain white paper to cover the document after placing it face-down on the platen glass. Note do not place the document on the platen glass unti...

  • Page 28: Scanning Area

    2-2 do cumen t handling scanning area make sure your document’s text and graphics fall within the shaded area in the following diagram. Note that the margin widths listed are approximate and there may be slight variations in actual use. 2 mm 2 mm 1 mm 1 mm.

  • Page 29: Loading Documents

    2-3 docu ment handling loading documents 1 lift up the platen glass cover. 2 place your document face down..

  • Page 30

    Do cumen t handling 2-4 3 align the document with the appropriate paper size marks. If your document does not match any of the paper size marks, align the center of your document with the arrow mark. 4 gently close the platen glass cover. The document is ready for scanning. Caution – when closing th...

  • Page 31: Print Media

    3-1 print media print media paper requirements note the default paper size is a4. If you use a different paper size, you must change the paper size settings. (see “setting paper size and type,” on p. 3-7.) paper cassette multi-purpose feeder size (w × l) a4, b5, a5, executive, envelope (com10, monar...

  • Page 32: Printable Area

    3-2 pri n t me di a printable area the shaded area indicates the approximate printable area of a4-size paper and envelope. 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm.

  • Page 33: Paper Guidelines

    3-3 print media paper guidelines ● to prevent paper jams, do not use any of the following: – wrinkled or creased paper – curled or rolled paper – coated paper – torn paper – damp paper – very thin paper – paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (do not copy on the reverse si...

  • Page 34: Loading Paper

    3-4 pri n t me di a loading paper to load paper in the paper cassette, see “set up the paper cassette and load paper,” in the starter guide. Into the multi-purpose feeder use the multi-purpose feeder when you want to copy or print on the different paper which is in the paper cassette. Load paper one...

  • Page 35

    3-5 print media 2 when setting a paper, insert the paper into the multi-purpose feeder with the print side up. Note when you load paper with a logo on, position the paper with the print side up (logo side) and insert it so that the top of the paper feeds first in the multi-purpose feeder. When setti...

  • Page 36

    3-6 pri n t me di a 3 specify the size and the type of the paper you load. For details on how to specify the paper size and type, see “setting paper size and type,” on p. 3-7..

  • Page 37: Setting Paper Size And Type

    3-7 print media setting paper size and type the default setting is and . When you place other sizes and/or types of paper, follow this procedure to change the settings. The procedure is same for the paper cassette and multi-purpose feeder except for selecting the paper cassette or multi-purpose feed...

  • Page 38

    3-8 pri n t me di a 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select or , then press [ok]. 5 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 6 press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper size, then press [ok]. , , , , , , , , , * *multi-purpose feeder only [ok] 4 3 6 5.

  • Page 39

    3-9 print media 7 press [ ] or [ ] to select or , then press [ok]. 8 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 9 press [ ] or [ ] to select the paper type, then press [ok]. You can select from the following paper types: or *1 for plain paper (64 g/m 2 to 90 g/m 2 ) or *2 for heavy paper (105 g/m...

  • Page 40

    3-10 pri n t me di a selecting the paper output area open the face up cover located on back side of the unit for face up paper output, or close the face up cover and attach the output tray on the front of the unit for face down paper output. Note do not open or close the face up cover while copying ...

  • Page 41

    3-11 print media paper type and paper output area select the suitable paper output area depending on the paper type and your purpose. Paper type paper output area the number of output sheets plain paper face up 1 sheet face down approx. 60 sheets (64 to 90 g/m 2 ) plain paper l face up 1 sheet face ...

  • Page 42: Face Down Paper Output Area

    3-12 pri n t me di a face down paper output area the paper is delivered with the printed side down on the output tray. Paper is stacked in printed order. 1 close the face up cover, and attach the output tray. Note – do not place the delivered paper back on the output tray. Doing so may result in pap...

  • Page 43: Face Up Paper Output Area

    3-13 print media face up paper output area the paper is delivered with the printed side up from the face up paper output area at the rear of the machine. This way is convenient for printing on transparencies, or envelopes which tend to curl, because the paper is delivered straight through out of the...

  • Page 44: Sending Faxes

    4-1 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) sending faxes (mf3240 only) follow this procedure to send a fax. Set a document enter the fax mode place the document on the platen glass. For documents you can fax, see “document requirements,” on p. 2-1. Press [fax]. The fax indicator lights and the machine enters ...

  • Page 45: Enter The Fax Number

    4-2 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) enter the fax number send the document dial the recipient’s fax number with the numeric keys. Press [start]. After all scanning is complete, press [ok] to start dialing. If the output paper in the recipient’s machine is not equal to the scanned size, the original i...

  • Page 46: Scan Settings

    4-3 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) scan settings you can adjust the image quality and density of the document you send. The higher image quality you set, the better the output will be, but the longer the transmission will take. Adjust the scan settings according to the type of document you are sending...

  • Page 47

    4-4 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select the resolution, then press [ok]. For most text-only documents. (200 × 100 dpi) for fine-print documents (the resolution is twice that of ). (200 × 200 dpi) for documents that contain photographs (the resolution is twice that of ). (200 ...

  • Page 48: Density

    4-5 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) density 1 press [fax]. 2 press [density]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the density, then press [ok]. [ ]: to make light documents darker [ ]: to make dark documents lighter 3 [ok] 1 2 ex. D e n s i t y - l t d k +.

  • Page 49: Speed Dialing

    4-6 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) speed dialing speed dialing allows you to dial fax/telephone numbers by simply pressing one or a few keys. The following speed dialing methods are available: ● one-touch speed dialing (p. 4-7) – register a fax/telephone number for one-touch speed dialing, then to d...

  • Page 50

    4-7 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) ● registering one-touch speed dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press a one-touch speed dialing key (01 to 07) for a registering fax number, then press [ok]. You c...

  • Page 51

    4-8 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) 5 enter the destination name (max. 20 characters, including spaces) with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 6 enter the fax number you register (max. 50 digits, including spaces and pauses) with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. If you register another one-touch s...

  • Page 52

    4-9 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) ● editing one-touch speed dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press the one-touch speed dialing key (01 to 07) you want to edit, then press [ok]. [ok] 4 1 3 2.

  • Page 53

    4-10 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) 5 press [ ] repeatedly to go to the wrong character, then press [clear] to delete it. To delete the entire name, press and hold [clear]. 6 enter a new character with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 5 [ok] 6.

  • Page 54

    4-11 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) 7 press [ ] repeatedly to go to the wrong number, then press [clear] to delete it. To delete all numbers, press and hold [clear]. 8 enter a new number with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 9 press [stop/reset] to return to standby mode. 7 [ok] 8 9.

  • Page 55

    4-12 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) ● deleting one-touch speed dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press the one-touch speed dialing key (01 to 07) you want to delete, then press [ok]. [ok] 4 1 3 2.

  • Page 56

    4-13 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) 5 press [ok]. 6 press and hold [clear] to delete all numbers, then press [ok]. Note when deleting all numbers, the registered name is cleared automatically. 7 press [stop/reset] to return to standby mode. 6 [ok] 7.

  • Page 57

    4-14 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) ● registering coded dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select a coded dialing code (00 to 99), then press [ok]. You can also enter a coded di...

  • Page 58

    4-15 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) 5 enter the destination name (max. 20 characters, including spaces) with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 6 enter the fax number you register (max. 50 digits, including spaces and pauses) with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. If you register another coded dialin...

  • Page 59: ● Editing Coded Dialing

    4-16 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) ● editing coded dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select the coded dialing code (00 to 99) that you want to edit, then press [ok]. You can a...

  • Page 60

    4-17 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) 5 press [ ] repeatedly to go to the wrong character, then press [clear] to delete it. To delete the entire name, press and hold [clear]. 6 enter a new character with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 5 [ok] 6.

  • Page 61

    4-18 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) 7 press [ ] repeatedly to go to the wrong number, then press [clear] to delete it. To delete all numbers, press and hold [clear]. 8 enter a new number with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 9 press [stop/reset] to return to standby mode. 7 [ok] 8 9.

  • Page 62

    4-19 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) ● deleting coded dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select the coded dialing code (00 to 99) that you want to delete, then press [ok]. You can ...

  • Page 63

    4-20 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) 5 press [ok]. 6 press and hold [clear] to delete all numbers, then press [ok]. Note when deleting all numbers, the registered name is cleared automatically. 7 press [stop/reset] to return to standby mode. 6 [ok] 7.

  • Page 64

    4-21 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) ● registering group dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 specify an empty one-touch speed dialing key that you want to set as the group dial, then press [ok]. For de...

  • Page 65

    4-22 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) 5 enter the group name (max. 20 characters, including spaces) with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 6 select the speed dialing numbers you want to register in the group (max. 50 destinations) until all destinations are registered, then press [ok]. The speed dial...

  • Page 66

    4-23 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) ● adding new destination to group 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to edit, then press [ok]. The group name appears. 5 press [ok]...

  • Page 67

    4-24 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) ● deleting destination from group 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to delete, then press [ok]. The group name appears. 5 press ...

  • Page 68

    4-25 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) 6 press [ ] or [ ] to display the speed dial number you want to delete from the group. 7 press [clear]. 8 repeat steps 6 and 7 if you want to delete another speed dialing number, then press [ok]. 9 press [stop/reset] to return to standby mode. 6 7 9.

  • Page 69: ● Changing Group Name

    4-26 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) ● changing group name 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to edit, then press [ok]. 1 2 4 [ok] 3.

  • Page 70

    4-27 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) 5 press [ ] repeatedly to go to the wrong character, then press [clear] to delete it. To delete the entire character, press and hold [clear]. 6 enter a new name with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. 7 press [stop/reset] to return to standby mode. 5 [ok] 6 7.

  • Page 71: ● Deleting Group Dialing

    4-28 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) ● deleting group dialing 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select a group dial to delete, then press [ok]. The group name appears. 5 press [ok]. 1 2...

  • Page 72

    4-29 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) 6 press [ ] or [ ] to display a speed dial number. 7 press [clear]. 8 repeat steps 6 and 7 until all speed dial numbers are deleted, then press [ok]. Note when deleting all speed dial numbers, the group name is cleared automatically. 9 press [stop/reset] to return t...

  • Page 73: Using Speed Dialing

    4-30 s e nding faxes (mf324 0 only) using speed dialing follow the procedure below to send faxes to registered recipients using speed dialing. For easy reference, print out the list of recipients registered for speed dialing. (see chapter 4, “reports and lists (mf3240 only),” in the advanced guide.)...

  • Page 74: ● Using Coded Dialing

    4-31 sending faxes (mf 3240 only) ● using coded dialing 1 place the document on the platen glass. 2 press [fax]. 3 adjust any necessary settings for your document. For details, see “scan settings,” on p. 4-3. 4 press [coded dial]. 5 enter the desired two-digit code (00 to 99) with the numeric keys. ...

  • Page 75: Receiving Faxes

    5-1 receiving faxes (mf 3240 only) receiving faxes (mf3240 only) follow this procedure to set the machine for receiving faxes. For advanced receiving features, see chapter 1, “advanced fax features (mf3240 only),” in the advanced guide. Enter the setting menu enter the receive mode press [additional...

  • Page 76: Select The Receive Mode

    5-2 receivin g faxes (mf3 240 only) select the receive mode exit the setting menu select receive mode with [ ] or [ ] , then press [ok]. : answers all calls as faxes. : receives faxes automatically and records voice messages. : distinguishes between fax and voice calls. : switches between fax and vo...

  • Page 77: Copying

    6-1 c opying copying follow this procedure to make a copy. For advanced copying features, see chapter 2, “advanced copy features,” in the advanced guide. Set a document enter the copy mode place the document on the platen glass. For documents you can copy, see “document requirements,” on p. 2-1. Pre...

  • Page 78: Enter The Copy Quantity

    6-2 copying enter the copy quantity start copying enter the copy quantity (1 to 99) with the numeric key. Press [start]. What if... ● you enter a wrong number: press [clear] and enter a new number. What if... ● you press [stop/reset] to cancel a job while scanning documents: the job is canceled imme...

  • Page 79: Scan Settings

    6-3 c opying scan settings before pressing [start] to begin copying, you can adjust scan settings to better suit the document to be scanned. These settings return to the default values if auto clear function is activated or if you press [stop/reset]. Image quality 1 press [copy]. 2 press [image qual...

  • Page 80: Density

    6-4 copying density you can adjust the density to the most appropriate level for the document either automatically or manually. ● adjusting automatically 1 press [density] until appears, then press [ok]. Note the image quality is automatically set to . [ok] 1.

  • Page 81: ● Adjusting Manually

    6-5 c opying ● adjusting manually 1 press [density] until the manual mode appears. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the copy density, then press [ok]. [ ]: to make light documents darker [ ]: to make dark documents lighter 2 1 [ok] ex. D e n s i t y - l t d k +.

  • Page 82: Zoom Ratio

    6-6 copying zoom ratio ● preset zoom you can enlarge or reduce documents from one standard paper size to another. 1 press [enlarge/reduce]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select the copy ratio, then press [ok]. – 200% max. – 141% a5 → a4 – 122% a5 → b5 – 115% b5 → a4 – 100% – 86% a4 → b5 – 81% b5 → a5 – 70% ...

  • Page 83: ●  Zoom Designation

    6-7 c opying ● zoom designation you can reduce or enlarge images by any copy ratio, in 1 % increments. The available copy ratios are from 50 % to 200 %. 1 press [enlarge/reduce] twice. 2 enter the copy ratio with the numeric keys, then press [ok]. You can use [ ] or [ ] to adjust the zoom ratio. To ...

  • Page 84: Printing

    7-1 pri n ting printing follow this procedure to print a document from your computer. Make sure that the printer driver is installed. For details on printing features, see chapter 2, “printing,” in the software guide. Start the print command select the printer from an open document on an application...

  • Page 85: Adjust Preferences

    7-2 printi n g adjust preferences print the document click [preferences] or [properties] to open the dialog box. After finished, click [ok]. Click [print] or [ok]. What if... ● you want to cancel printing: see chapter 3, “system monitor,” in the advanced guide. 3 4.

  • Page 86: Scanning

    8-1 scanning scanning follow this procedure to scan a document to your computer. Make sure that the scanner driver is installed. For details on scanning features, see chapter 3, “scanning a document,” in the software guide. Set a document enter the scan mode place the document on the platen glass. F...

  • Page 87: Start Scanning

    8-2 scannin g start scanning press [start]. The scanned data is transmitted to your computer and processed by the scan application. For more information on the scan application settings, see chapter 3, “scanning a document,” in the software guide. What if... ● you want to cancel scanning: press [sto...

  • Page 88: Pc Faxing

    9-1 pc f axing (mf3240 only) pc faxing (mf3240 only) follow this procedure to send a fax from your computer. Make sure that the fax driver is installed. For details on pc faxing features, see chapter 4, “pc faxing (mf3240 only),” in the software guide. Start the print command select the fax from an ...

  • Page 89: Set The Destination

    9-2 pc f axing (mf3240 only) set the destination send the document specify the name and fax number in [sending settings], then click [add to recipient list]. What if... ● you want to send a fax with the cover sheet: click [cover sheet] tab and set the format for the cover sheet attachment. Click [ok...

  • Page 90: Maintenance

    10-1 main tenance maintenance cleaning the machine note the following before cleaning your machine: – make sure no document is stored in memory, then disconnect the power cord. – use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the components. – do not use tissue paper, paper towels, or similar materials for cl...

  • Page 91: Interior

    10-2 maintenance interior clean the machine’s print area periodically to prevent toner powder and paper dust from accumulating inside. 1 disconnect the power cord. 2 open the front cover. 3 remove the toner cartridge. Caution – to avoid exposing the toner cartridge to light, place it in its protecti...

  • Page 92

    10-3 main tenance 5 insert the toner cartridge into the machine as far as it will go. Hold the toner cartridge and align the protrusions (a) on both sides of the toner cartridge to the guides (b) in the machine, then gently slide the toner cartridge into the machine as far as it will go. Be sure to ...

  • Page 93: Scanning Area

    10-4 maintenance scanning area keep the scanning area clean to avoid dirty copies or faxes to be sent. 1 open the platen glass cover. 2 clean the platen glass and the underside of the platen glass cover with a cloth dampened with water. Then, wipe the area with a soft, dry cloth. Note do not dampen ...

  • Page 94: Redistributing Toner

    10-5 main tenance replacing the toner cartridge on mf3240, when the lcd displays , redistribute toner in the toner cartridge. If the message persists, replace the toner cartridge. On mf3222, when the printout has vertical white streaks, redistribute the toner inside the cartridge. If the problem per...

  • Page 95: Replacing The Toner

    10-6 maintenance 5 close the front cover. Caution be careful not to get your fingers caught. Replacing the toner cartridge with a new one 1 open the front cover. 2 remove the toner cartridge. Caution do not open the drum protective shutter on the toner cartridge. Print quality may deteriorate if the...

  • Page 96

    10-7 main tenance 3 remove the new toner cartridge from the protective bag. Note save the protective bag. You may need it later when you remove the toner cartridge from the machine. 4 gently rock the toner cartridge five or six times to distribute toner inside. 5 place the toner cartridge on a flat ...

  • Page 97

    10-8 maintenance 6 insert the toner cartridge into the machine as far as it will go. Hold the toner cartridge and align the protrusions (a) on both sides of the toner cartridge to the guides (b) in the machine, then gently slide the toner cartridge into the machine as far as it will go. Be sure to p...

  • Page 98: Transporting The Machine

    10-9 main tenance transporting the machine follow this procedure to avoid vibration damage to the machine when transporting it over a long distance. 1 disconnect the power cord and all the cables from the back of the machine. 2 open the front cover. 3 remove the toner cartridge. Caution – to avoid e...

  • Page 99

    10-10 maintenance 6 remove the extension cover from the machine. 7 detach the paper cassette extension from the paper cassette. 8 insert the paper cassette into the machine. 9 detach the output tray. 10 make sure all the covers are closed. 11 grip the handles on both sides of the machine and lift it...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    11-1 t roubleshootin g troubleshooting clearing paper jams when a jam occurs inside the machine, the paper jam message appears on the lcd display. When appears on the lcd display, remove jammed paper from inside the machine first, then from the paper cassette if necessary. Check the following if you...

  • Page 101

    11-2 t roubleshooting caution – remove watches and any bracelets or rings when touching the inside of the machine. These items might be damaged if they come into contact with the parts inside the machine. – to avoid possible damage to the machine, do not touch the pins (a) near the left end of the t...

  • Page 102

    11-3 t roubleshootin g 4 hold both sides of the jammed paper and carefully move it inward, then gently pull it out. Caution – when removing jammed paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the paper. – when removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside of the machine, do not allow...

  • Page 103

    11-4 t roubleshooting – do not pull the jammed paper upward. The toner on the paper will stain the machine and cause a permanent reduction in print quality. Jammed paper cleared → go to step 14 jammed paper not cleared → go to step 6 6 gently pull the jammed paper between the output rollers until th...

  • Page 104

    11-5 t roubleshootin g 10 hold both sides of the jammed paper and slowly pull it out in the direction of the arrow. – when feeding paper from the paper cassette: – when feeding paper from the multi- purpose feeder: 11 push the green paper release levers (b) back to their original position and close ...

  • Page 105

    11-6 t roubleshooting 14 insert the toner cartridge into the machine as far as it will go. Hold the toner cartridge and align the protrusions (a) on both sides of the toner cartridge to the guides (b) in the machine, then gently slide the toner cartridge into the machine as far as it will go. Be sur...

  • Page 106: Lcd Messages

    11-7 t roubleshootin g lcd messages see the table below when the lcd displays error messages. Common message description action change reg’d size* when the machine prints the reports or lists, the paper size is set to a size other than or . Set the paper size to or and load paper of the same size. F...

  • Page 107

    11-8 t roubleshooting load correct paper the size of the paper in the paper cassette or multi- purpose feeder is different from that of the paper specified in or of the menu. – load the correct paper size or change the paper size in or of the menu. For more informa- tion, see “setting paper size and...

  • Page 108

    11-9 t roubleshootin g lost image* the data in memory was lost when the machine was turned on. The error is automatically released after two seconds, and the machine automatically prints out the lost report that shows the records still existing in the activity report. Memory full – the number of the...

  • Page 109

    11-10 t roubleshooting *mf3240 only paper jam paper jams have occured in the machine. Clear the paper jam (see “clearing paper jams,” on p. 11-1) and reload paper in the paper cassette or multi- purpose feeder. Then reset the machine by opening the front cover and then closing it. Please wait this m...

  • Page 110: Facsimile (Mf3240 Only)

    11-11 t roubleshootin g facsimile (mf3240 only) message description action already registered the same recipient was entered twice. Select a different recipient. Cannot regist more – maximum number of recipients (123) were entered for broadcasting. – maximum number of recipients (50) were regis- ter...

  • Page 111

    11-12 t roubleshooting memory full – the memory becomes full during sending or receiv- ing the fax. – the number of fax jobs that can be stored in memory reached the max- imum. – when sending the docu- ment, divide it into a few parts or select a lower fax resolution. If you need more space, wait fo...

  • Page 112

    11-13 t roubleshootin g not registered no recipient is registered in the selected speed dialing key or code. Select a registered key or code. For more information, “registering one-touch speed dialing,” on p. 4-7 or “registering coded dialing,” on p. 4-14. Received in memory the received fax documen...

  • Page 113: Printer

    11-14 t roubleshooting printer message description action printer data error check printer the data from the pc was not printed. Check if the software is installed properly or if the printer cable is properly connected. Printing the printer is processing a print job. No action required. Wait for pri...

  • Page 114: Error Codes (Mf3240 Only)

    11-15 t roubleshootin g error codes (mf3240 only) an error code is a four-digit code displayed on the lcd or in the bottom row of a tx result report or an rx result report when an error occurs. For details on tx result report and rx result report, see chapter 4, “reports and lists (mf3240 only),” in...

  • Page 115

    11-16 t roubleshooting if you cannot solve a problem if you cannot solve the problem after having referred to the information in this chapter, contact your local authorized canon dealer or the canon help line. Please have the following information ready when you contact canon: – product name (imagec...

  • Page 116: Machine Settings

    12-1 machine settings machine settings machine settings you can adjust the machine settings from the setting menu to customize the way the machine works. To see the list of current settings, print out user’s data list. Printing user’s data list (mf3240 only) 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [...

  • Page 117

    12-2 ma chine settings 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 4 press [ ] or [ ] to select , then press [ok]. 3 4 [ok].

  • Page 118: Accessing The Setting Menu

    12-3 machine settings accessing the setting menu 1 press [additional functions]. 2 press [ ] or [ ] to select the menu you want to access, then press [ok]. * * * * mf3240 only 1 2 [ok].

  • Page 119

    12-4 ma chine settings 3 press [ ] or [ ] to select a submenu, then press [ok]. 4 to register the settings or go to a submenu item, press [ok]. 5 when finished, press [stop/reset] to return to standby mode. Note press [stop/reset] to exit from the menu. If you press [stop/reset] before pressing [ok]...

  • Page 120: Setting Menu

    12-5 machine settings setting menu note – depending on the country of purchase, some settings may not be available. – the menus described in this section are based on the model imageclass mf3240. Depending on the model of your machine, some settings may not be available and the number on the top of ...

  • Page 121: Copy Settings

    12-6 ma chine settings *mf3240 only 5 audible tones* sets volumes for machine beeps in four levels. – mid – high – off – low calling tone sets the calling volume. Entry tone sets the keypad volume. Error tone sets the alarm volume. Monitor vol. Ctrl sets the line monitor volume. Copy settings settin...

  • Page 122: Timer Settings

    12-7 machine settings *mf3240 only timer settings setting item description 1 auto sleep sets auto sleep mode when the machine remains idle for a certain period of time. (3min.-30min.) (see “setting sleep mode,” on p. 1-10.) – on – off 2 date&time setting* sets the current date and time. (see “set th...

  • Page 123: Fax Settings (Mf3240 Only)

    12-8 ma chine settings image quality sets the default image quality for faxing. – standard – fine – photo – super fine auto redial sets whether to redial automatically when the other line is busy or a transmission error occurs. (see chapter 1, “advanced fax features (mf3240 only),” in the advanced g...

  • Page 124: Fax Settings (Mf3240 Only)

    12-9 machine settings 3 rx settings sets the reception functions. Incoming ring sets whether the telephone rings when it receives a voice call, enabling you to answer the call. This function is only available when the is set to . Off the telephone does not ring when it receives a voice call. On the ...

  • Page 125: Fax Settings (Mf3240 Only)

    12-10 ma chine settings rx terminal id sets whether to insert the machine’s fax number and the sender information on received faxes. – off – on rx restriction sets whether to receive a fax by detecting the tsi (transmitting subscriber identification) signal, used to identify the sending fax machine....

  • Page 126: Broadcast (Mf3240 Only)

    12-11 machine settings broadcast (mf3240 only) setting item description broadcast registers destinations for broadcasting. Address book set. (mf3240 only) setting item description 1 1-touch spd dial registers the information on one-touch speed dialing. Up to 7 destinations can be registered. (see “r...

  • Page 127

    12-12 ma chine settings report settings (mf3240 only) setting item description 1 settings sets the report functions. (see chapter 4, “reports and lists (mf3240 only),” in the advanced guide.) tx result report sets whether the fax transmission report prints out. – print error only – output no – outpu...

  • Page 128: Appendix

    13-1 appendix appendix specifications general ● type personal desktop ● power source 220-240v, 50/60 hz (power requirements differ depending on the country in which you purchased the product.) ● power consumption mf3240: max: approx. 780 w working: less than 390 wh standby: less than 9.5 wh energy s...

  • Page 129: General

    13-2 appendix ● dimensions 449 mm (w) × 487 mm (d) × 369 mm (h) (with the paper cassette attached) 449 mm (w) × 539 mm (d) × 369 mm (h) (with the paper cassette attached and front cover opened) ● installation space 649 mm (w) × 984 mm (d) ● environmental conditions temperature: 15°c–30°c humidity: 1...

  • Page 130: Copier

    13-3 appendix \ copier ● scanning resolution text mode: 600 dpi × 400 dpi photo mode, text/photo mode: 600 dpi × 600 dpi ● printing resolution 600 dpi × 600 dpi ● magnification 1 ± 1.0%, 1:2.00, 1:1.41, 1:1.22, 1:1.15, 1:0.86, 1:0.81, 1:0.70, 1:0.50 zoom 0.50 - 2.00, 1% increments ● first copy time ...

  • Page 131: Facsimile (Mf3240 Only)

    13-4 appendix facsimile (mf3240 only) ● applicable line public switched telephone network (pstn)* 1 ● compatibility g3 ● data compression schemes mh, mr, mmr ● modem speed 33.6 kbps automatic fallback ● transmission speed approx. 3 seconds/page* 2 at 33.6 kbps, ecm-mmr, transmitting from the memory ...

  • Page 132: Telephone (Mf3240 Only)

    13-5 appendix * 1 the public switched telephone network (pstn) currently supports 28.8 kbps modem speed or lower, depending on telephone line conditions. * 2 based on itu-t standard chart no. 1, mmr standard mode. Note specifications are subject to change without notice. Telephone (mf3240 only) ● co...

  • Page 133: Index

    13-6 appendix index a [additional functions] key 1-4 [address book] key 1-6 address book set. 12-3, 12-11 b broadcast 12-3, 12-11 c change toner message 10-5 cleaning machine 10-1 exterior 10-1 interior 10-2 scanning area 10-4 [clear] key 1-4 clearing paper jams 11-1 [coded dial] key 1-6, 4-31 coded...

  • Page 134

    13-7 appendix g group dialing 4-6 adding destination 4-23 changing name 4-26 deleting destination 4-24 deleting group 4-28 registering 4-21 using 4-30 h [hook] key 1-6 i if you cannot solve a problem 11-16 image quality copying 6-3 faxes 4-3 [image quality] key 1-4 l lcd 1-4, 1-7 messages 11-7 loadi...

  • Page 135

    13-8 appendix s [scan] key 1-3 scan settings copying 6-3 faxes 4-3 scanning 8-1 selecting the paper output area 3-10 sending faxes 4-1 setting paper size and type 3-7 sleep mode 1-10 specifications 13-1 copier 13-3 facsimile 13-4 general 13-1 printer 13-3 telephone 13-5 speed dialing 4-6 standby mod...

  • Page 136

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