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(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) For Customers in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Russia only For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the back cover of the European Warranty Systems (EWS) Booklet or visit www.canon-europe.com. ENGLISH MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM1Introduction ENGLISH Introduction This Quick Start Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols. Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your application. The steps described in this manual are in Windows Vista™ operating system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as “Windows Vista”) and Mac

OS X v.10.4.x. Model Number: K10310 (MP520) Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation. Caution Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation. Important Instructions that must be observed for safe operation. Trademark Notices z “Microsoft” is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. z “Windows” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. z “Windows Vista” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. z “Macintosh” and “Mac” are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. z “Memory Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO”, “Memory Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. z “xD-Picture Card” is a trademark of Fuji Film Co. Ltd. z “MultiMediaCard” is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association. z “SD Card”, “miniSD Card” and “microSD Card” are trademarks of SD Association. z “Bluetooth” is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Canon Inc. © CANON INC. 2007 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever without the express written permission. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 1 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM2 Introduction ENGLISH Exif Print This machine supports Exif Print. Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant digital camera, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. International ENERGY STAR

Program As an ENERGY STAR

Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

guidelines for efficiency. Power Requirements Be sure to use the power cable included with the machine. Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. Using the incorrect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are as follows: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz About Consumables Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for 5 years after production has stopped. Safety Precautions Warning z This product emits low level magnetic flux. If you use a cardiac pacemaker and feel abnormalities, please move away from this product and consult your doctor. z Never attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your hands are wet. z Never damage, modify, stretch, or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. z Never use any power supply other than the standard power supply available in the country of purchase. Using the incorrect voltage and frequency could cause a fire or electric shock.z Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet. Caution z For safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children. z Do not drop or shake ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. Also read the Safety Precautions in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. Observe the warnings and cautions to avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM3How to Use the Documentation Provided ENGLISH How to Use the Documentation Provided Printed Documentation Setup Sheet Be sure to read this sheet first. This sheet includes instructions for setting up your machine and getting it ready for use. Quick Start Guide (This guide) Read this guide when starting to use the machine. After following instructions in your setup sheet, we recommend you read this guide to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of some of the main functions that can be performed on your machine. On-screen Manuals User’s Guide Read this guide when starting to use the machine. If the Quick Start Guide does not provide you enough information please refer to the User’s Guide which can be installed from the Setup CD-ROM. This guide provides detailed instructions for: z copying z printing from a memory card z printing from your computer z scanning Additional guides are also available for advanced features. Scanning Guide Refer to this guide for full instructions on scanning operation and settings. PC Printing Guide Refer to this guide for full instructions on printer driver setting. PC Photo Printing Guide (Windows® only) Refer to this guide for full instructions on using the various application software included on the Setup CD-ROM. Bluetooth Guide Refer to this guide for full instructions of printing from computers and devices that support Bluetooth communication, and on troubleshooting them. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 3 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM4 Preparing the Machine ENGLISH Preparing the Machine Be sure to read your setup sheet first for setting up your machine and getting it ready for use. Unpack the machine Please confirm the included items against the illustration printed on the lid of the packing box. 1 Turn on the machine. 2 Install the Print Head. 3 Install the ink tanks. Important A USB cable is necessary to connect the machine with your computer. Caution Be sure to remove the tapes before you turn on the machine. Note z Plug the power cord all the way in, since it may be difficult to plug. z If an unintended language is displayed on the LCD, press the Back button to return to the Language selection screen. Caution Do not touch internal parts other than the Print Head Lock Lever. Important z If you could not install the Print Head properly, lift the Print Head Lock Lever, remove it, and then install it again properly.z Do not reattach the protective cap once it has been removed. Note There might be some transparent or light blue ink on the inside of the bag the print head comes in, or the inside of the protective cap - this has no effect on print quality. Be careful not to get ink on yourself when handling these items. Important z If the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is left open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right side. Close and reopen the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) to return the holder to the center. z Make sure that all the ink tanks are installed in the correct position, matching the label. The machine cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed. z When the “Perform head alignment if colors/lines are misaligned” message is displayed, then press the OK button. This message takes about two minutes until it is displayed. After pressing the OK button, the copy standby screen will be displayed. z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands.z Do not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it. Note z Be sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order as shown in step 3 of your setup sheet. z An error message will be displayed on the LCD if an ink tank is not installed properly. Open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) and make sure that position of all the ink tanks match the label. z After prepared the machine, the preparation process takes one or two minutes at the first print or second print. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 4 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM5Preparing the Machine ENGLISH Selecting the Language for the LCD

Notes on the Installation Process z If the Select Language screen appears, select a language, then click Next. z If the Select Your Place of Residence screen appears, select your place of residence, then click Next. z There are two ways of installing the MP Drivers and other software*: Easy Install: the items included on the Setup CD-ROM are installed automatically Custom Install: you can select particular items to install

• The available software programs included on the Setup CD-ROM may vary depending on the country or region of purchase. z When the User Registration screen appears, click Next. If your computer is connected to the Internet, the on-screen instructions to register your product will appear. To register your product, you need the serial number inside of the machine. Registration can also be performed from the icon on the desktop after installation is completed. z The User Registration screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East, Africa is selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen. Notes on the Print Head Alignment z If the straight line is misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing the MP Drivers, you may need to align the Print Head. Refer to “Aligning the Print Head” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. Information for Windows z Log into a user account with the administrator privilege. z Before installing the MP Drivers, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically loading programs. z If the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears automatically, remove the USB cable connected to your computer. Click Cancel to quit the screen. In Windows Vista, the screen may close automatically when the USB cable is unplugged. Then turn off the machine and start the installation process again. For details on the installation process, refer to your setup sheet. z If the AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, this screen will not appear. z If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. In Windows XP and Windows 2000, this screen will not appear. z When a message asking for your confirmation to restart your computer appears during the installation process, click OK. The system is restarted automatically. While restarting, do not remove the Setup CD-ROM. z We would appreciate it if you would take part in the PIXMA Extended Survey Program regarding the use of Canon printers. For details, refer to the on-screen instructions. z If the connection is not recognized, refer to “Cannot Install the MP Drivers” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. Users in Asia z Scan Soft OmniPage SE can be installed only on an English operating system. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 6 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM7Installing the MP Drivers ENGLISH Information for Macintosh z Since Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.2.7 or earlier are not supported, do not connect the machine to these. z Before installing the MP Drivers, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically loading programs or remove them from your system folder. When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8 to v.10.3.x: z Before using the Operation Panel on the machine to save originals scanned from the Platen Glass to the computer, it is necessary to select MP Navigator EX 1.0 or MP Navigator EX 1 as the launch application on Image Capture under Applications. For details, refer to “Scanning Images” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. When using Mac OS X v.10.2.8 to v.10.3.3: z Restarting the computer while connected to the machine may cause the machine not to be detected. To resolve this, either unplug the USB cable then plug it back in again, or turn the machine off then back on again. Users in Asia z To install the User’s Guide on-screen manual in a language other than the installed one, double-click the Manual folder in the Setup CD-ROM, Canon folder, and then copy a language folder to your hard disk. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 7 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM8 Reading the On-screen Manuals ENGLISH Reading the On-screen Manuals For detailed instructions on installing the on-screen manuals, refer to your setup sheet. You can view the on-screen manuals in the following way: To view the on-screen manual, double-click the XXX On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen Manual (where “XXX” is your machine’s name). System Requirements Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer To view the on-screen manual, double-click the XXX On-screen Manual alias (where “XXX” is your machine’s name) on the desktop. System Requirements Browser: Help Viewer Note z Microsoft

Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed. z The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or Internet Explorer version. We recommend that you keep your system up to date with Windows Update. Note Users in Asia If you installed the User’s Guide from the Manual folder in the Setup CD-ROM, open the folder in which you copied the User’s Guide and double-click top.htm. Note z The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system. We recommend that you keep your system up to date. z We recommend using Safari as your Web browser to view the HTML format on-screen manuals. If Safari is not installed on your computer, download it from Apple Inc. website and install it. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 8 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM9Loading Printing Paper ENGLISH Loading Printing Paper This machine offers two paper sources to load printing paper; the Rear Tray, found at the top of the machine, and the Front Tray, found at the front of the machine. Loading Printing Paper in the Rear Tray

Open the Rear Tray, then pull out the Paper Support. 2 Open the Front Tray. 3 Extend the Output Paper Support. 4 Press the Paper Feed Switch (A) so that the Rear Tray lamp (B) lights. 5 Load the paper in the Rear Tray with the print side facing UP. Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (C). 6 Align the paper stack against the Cover Guide on the right side of the Paper Support. 7 Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the left side of the paper stack. Important z When Printing for the first timeAt purchase, the machine is set to feed from the Rear Tray.If you are printing without changing paper source setting, load paper in the Rear Tray. z If you cut plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x

86.0 mm (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams.

z Always load paper in portrait orientation. Loading paper in landscape orientation can cause the paper to be jammed. (B)

(C) MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 9 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM10 Loading Printing Paper ENGLISH Loading Printing Paper in the Front Tray You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray. You cannot load any other paper in the Front Tray. 1 Open the Front Tray. 2 Extend the Output Paper Support. 3 Press the Paper Feed Switch (A) so that the Front Tray lamp (B) lights. 4 Load the paper in the Front Tray with the print side facing DOWN and the leading edge to the far side. Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (C). 5 Align the paper stack against the right edge of the Front Tray, and the near and left edges with the Paper Size Mark (D). 6 Pinch the Paper Guide (E) and slide it against the left side of the loaded paper stack. (A) (B)

MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 10 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM11How to Navigate Menus on the LCD ENGLISH How to Navigate Menus on the LCD (1) HOME screen (2) Function buttons See “Operation of Other Buttons” on page 12. (3) HOME button (4) {,},[, and]buttons (5) Easy-Scroll Wheel (6) Black button (left) / Color button (right) (7) Back button See “Operation of Other Buttons” on page 12. (8) OK button (9) NAVI button See “Operation of Other Buttons” on page 12. Basic Operation This section describes the operation to navigate menus with the Easy-Scroll Wheel, [, ], and OK buttons, taking the HOME screen as an example. 1 Press the HOME button. The HOME screen will be appeared. 2 Turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel to select the mode, then press the OK button. You can turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel left or right. You can also use the [ or ] button to select setting items. Move the icon of the desired mode to position (A). The selected mode screen will be appeared. You can select the following modes on the HOME screen: (3) (5) (9) (7) (4) (6) (1) (2) (8) (A) MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 11 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM12 How to Navigate Menus on the LCD ENGLISH Copy: You can copy in various layouts. See “Copying” on page 14. Scan: You can save the scanned data to a connected computer using the Operation Panel. See “Scanning Images” on page 23. Photo index sheet: You can easily print the photos from a memory card using the Photo Index Sheet. See “Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet” on page 18. Settings: You can perform the maintenance or change the various settings of the machine. For details, refer to “When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect”, “Cleaning Your Machine”, or “Changing the Machine Settings” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. Easy photo reprint: You can scan printed photos and then print them. See “Photo Printing from Printed Photo” on page 19. Memory card: Print the photo data saved on a memory card of a digital camera. See “Printing from a Memory Card” on page 15. Operation of Other Buttons z Function Buttons Two Function buttons enable you to select menus displayed at the bottom of the LCD. The screen that appears when you press a Function button depends on the screen that is displayed and which Function button you press. (1) Left Function button When you press the left Function button on the HOME screen, the remaining ink volume screen is displayed. (2) Right Function button When you press the right Function button on the HOME screen, the introductions for the selected mode functions are displayed. When you press them on screens other than the HOME screen, an operation procedure or menus is displayed. z Back Button You can return the LCD to the previous screen. (1) (2) MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 12 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM13How to Navigate Menus on the LCD ENGLISH z Display the Print Instruction Using the Navigation Menu When you do not know how to use the print function for the frequent use or how to refill paper, you can easily get the explanation from the navigation menu. 1 Press the NAVI button. The NAVI screen is displayed. 2 Select a menu you would like to use, then press the OK button. The explanation about the work flow is displayed. Operate as the explanation. You can select various menus on the NAVI screen. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 13 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM14 Copying ENGLISH Copying Making Copies This section describes the basic procedure to make copies. For details, refer to “Copying” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. 1 Turn on the machine. 2 Make sure that Copy is selected on the HOME screen, then press the OK button. 3 Load paper. 4 Load the original document on the Platen Glass. 5 Specify copy settings. (1) Confirm the paper source, page size, media type, and other settings. To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button. (2) Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies. 6 Press the Color button for color copying, or the Black button for black & white copying. Using Useful Copy Functions For details, refer to “Using Useful Copy Functions” in the User's Guide on-screen manual. (1) (2) Reduced/Enlarged copy 2-on-1 copy 4-on-1 copy Borderless copy Image repeat Frame erase Trimming Masking MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 14 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM15Printing from a Memory Card ENGLISH Printing from a Memory Card Inserting the Memory Card

Turn on the machine. 2 Open the Card Slot Cover. 3 Insert one and only one memory card into the Card Slot. z How to insert Insert a memory card with the labeled side facing to the right.

Be sure to attach the memory card to the special adapter before inserting it into the Card Slot.

Use “SD Card Adapter” provided with the card. Card Type Inserting Card

Compact Flash (CF) card

SD Secure Digital memory card

The Access lamp lights up. Insert into the left Card Slot. The Access lamp lights up. Insert into the right Card Slot. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 15 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM16 Printing from a Memory Card ENGLISH 4 Confirm that the Access lamp has lit up. 5 Close the Card Slot Cover. Removing the Memory Card

Open the Card Slot Cover. 2 Make sure that the Access lamp is lit, then remove the memory card. 3 Close the Card Slot Cover. Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card

Prepare for printing. (1) Turn on the machine. (2) Load paper. 2 Insert the memory card. (1) Select Memory card on the HOME screen, then press the OK button. (2) Insert the memory card into the Card Slot. See “Inserting the Memory Card” on page 15. 3 Select the print menu. (1) Make sure that Select and print is selected, then press the OK button. (2) Confirm the paper source, page size, media type, and other settings. To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button. (3) Select Next, and then press the OK button. 4 Select the photo to print and specify the number of copies for each photo. (1) Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the [ or ] button to display a photo to print. (2) Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies. (3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) to specify the number of copies for each photo. (4) Press the OK button. Caution z The memory card will stick out of the Card Slot, but do not force it into the slot any further. Doing so damages the machine and the memory card. z Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented before inserting it into the Card Slot. If you force the memory card into the Card Slot in the wrong orientation, you may damage the memory card and/or the machine. Important The Access lamp flashes while the machine is reading or writing data from/to the memory card. Removing the memory card or turning off the machine while the Access lamp is flashing may damage the data saved on the memory card. Do not remove the memory card while the Access lamp is flashing. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 16 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM17Printing from a Memory Card ENGLISH 5 Start printing. (1) Confirm the print setting. To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button. (2) Confirm the total number of copies for the selected photos. (3) Press the Color button. The specified number of copies of each photo will be printed. Using Useful Printing Functions Layout print Prints photos you pasted in the specified layout. Sticker print Prints your favorite photo with a frame on Canon Photo Stickers. DPOF print Prints according to the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings on your digital camera, if you have specified them. Captured info print Prints information on photographs at the time of its shooting (Exif info) in the margin of Photo index print or selected individual photos. Photo index print Prints an index of all the photos saved on a memory card. Print all photos Prints all photos saved on the memory card. Using Useful Display Functions Change display The display method of a photograph can be changed. Trimming Edits images displayed on the LCD by cropping them. Search When there are a lot of photos saved on the memory card, displays and prints only photos shot on the specified date or within the specified range of dates. Note For details on the functions associated with Advanced and Check photo, refer to “Printing Photographs Saved on a Memory Card” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. (1) (2) MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 17 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM18 Printing from a Memory Card ENGLISH Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet

Turn on the machine, and load A4 or Letter-sized plain paper. 2 Make sure that the proper paper source is selected. 3 Select Photo index sheet on the HOME screen, then press the OK button. 4 Make sure that Index sheet print is selected, then press the OK button. 5 Insert a memory card into the Card Slot. See “Inserting the Memory Card” on page 15. 6 Select a range of images to include in the Photo Index Sheet, then press the OK button. 7 Press the Color button. The Photo Index Sheet(s) will be printed. 8 Fill in the appropriate circles in the Photo Index Sheet. 9 Load paper as you specified in the Photo Index Sheet in the Rear Tray. 10 Make sure that Scan sheet and print is selected, then press the OK button. 11 Place the Photo Index Sheet face-down on the Platen Glass, then press the OK button. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 18 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM19Photo Printing from Printed Photo ENGLISH Photo Printing from Printed Photo You can scan printed photos, specify the number of copies with viewing them on the LCD, and print them. 1 Turn on the machine. 2 Select Easy photo reprint on the HOME screen, then press the OK button. 3 Lift the Document Cover and load the photos on the Platen Glass. Place the photos face down on the Platen Glass as follows. 4 Gently close the Document Cover and press the OK button. The photographs are scanned. 5 Load paper in the Rear Tray. See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 9. 6 Select the print menu. (1) Make sure that Select and print is selected, then press the OK button. (2) Confirm the paper source, page size, media type, and other settings. To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button. (3) Select Next, and then press the OK button. 7 Select the photo to print and specify the number of copies for each photo. (1) Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the [ or ] button to display a photo to print. (2) Press the [+] or [-] button to specify the number of copies. (3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) to specify the number of copies for each photo. (4) Press the OK button. Credit card-sized originals 0.4"/ 10 mm 0.4"/ 10 mm 0.4"/ 10 mm 0.4"/ 10 mm 4"x 6"/ 101.6 x 152.4 mm or 5"x 7"/ 127.0 x 177.8 mm originals 0.4"/ 10 mm 0.4"/ 10 mm 0.4"/ 10 mm MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 19 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM20 Photo Printing from Printed Photo ENGLISH 8 Start printing. (1) Confirm the print setting. To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button. (2) Confirm the total number of copies for selected photos. (3) Press the Color button to print in color, or the Black button to print in black & white. The specified number of copies of each photo will be printed. Using Useful Printing Functions Sticker print Prints your favorite photo on Canon Photo Stickers to create your own stickers. Print all photos Prints all scanned photos. Using Useful Display Functions Change display The display method of a photograph can be changed. Trimming Edits images displayed on the LCD by cropping them. Note For details on the function associated with Advanced, refer to the User’s Guide on-screen manual. (1) (2) MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 20 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM21Printing from Your Computer ENGLISH Printing from Your Computer This section describes procedure for basic printing. Printing with Windows

Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine. 2 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Print on the application software’s File menu. 4 Make sure that Canon XXX Printer (where “XXX” is your machine’s name) is selected in Select Printer, and click Preferences (or Properties). 5 Specify the required settings and click OK. You can change the paper source to be used with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the machine. For details, refer to “Changing the Paper Source” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. 6 Click Print (or OK). Note z If you select Front for Plain Paper, the machine will automatically switch to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is specified for Media Type. You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray.z For details on other printer driver functions, click Help or Instructions to view the online help or the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. Instructions is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 21 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM22 Printing from Your Computer ENGLISH Printing with Macintosh

Turn on the machine and load the paper in the machine. 2 Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software. 3 Select Page Setup on the application software’s File menu. 4 Make sure that your machine’s name is selected in Format for. 5 Select the page size of the loaded paper in Paper Size. 6 Click OK. 7 Select Print on the application software’s File menu. 8 Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu. 9 Specify the required settings. You can change the paper source to be used with the printer driver as well as the Operation Panel on the machine. For details, refer to “Changing the Paper Source” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. 10 Click Print. Note z If you select Front for Plain Paper, the machine will automatically switch to the Front Tray when Plain Paper is specified for Media Type. You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray. z For details on other printer driver functions, click to view the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If the on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is clicked. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 22 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM23Scanning Images ENGLISH Scanning Images You can scan images from the machine to a computer without printing them and save them in popular image types such as JPEG, TIFF, bitmaps, or PDF. If you are scanning printed text, you can use the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software to convert it to text data. Scanning Methods You can select from the various scanning methods. z If You Want to Scan Originals Easily From the Machine You can scan originals by using the Operation Panel of the machine. See “Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the Machine” on page 23. z If You Want to Edit or Print the Scanned Images MP Navigator EX enables you to edit the scanned images, such as optimizing or trimming. You can also start application software from MP Navigator EX to edit or print the scanned images. For detailed operations of MP Navigator EX, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. z If You Want to Scan Originals with Advanced Settings ScanGear enables you to scan originals with advanced settings such as the resolution. For detailed operations of ScanGear, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. Besides the above-mentioned methods, you can use a TWAIN- or WIA- (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) compliant application software and the Control Panel (Windows Vista and Windows XP only) to scan originals with this machine. For detailed operations, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. Scanning Using the Operation Panel of the Machine For details, refer to “Scanning Methods” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. 1 (Macintosh only) Prepare your computer before scanning. This operation is not necessary for Mac OS X v.10.4.x. For details, refer to “Scanning Methods” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. 2 Turn on the machine. 3 Load the original document on the Platen Glass. For scanning documents, refer to “Handling the Original Document” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. For scanning printed photos, see “Photo Printing from Printed Photo” on page 19. 4 Select Scan on the HOME screen, then press the OK button. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 23 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM24 Scanning Images ENGLISH 5 Select the document type, then press the OK button. 6 Select the scan operation, then press the OK button. 7 Press the Color or Black button. The operation to be performed after scanning the original depends on the scan operation setting you have selected in step 6. For details on how to modify the operation settings, refer to the Scanning Guide on-screen manual. Important Make sure that the document has been loaded correctly according to the document type that you have selected. For details, refer to “Scanning Methods” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 24 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM25Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device ENGLISH Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images directly without using a computer. z Connectable Devices PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a computer. A device can be connected to this machine for direct printing regardless of the manufacturer or the model as long as it complies with the PictBridge standard.

• PictBridge compliant digital still cameras, digital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile phones are hereafter collectively referred to as “PictBridge compliant device”. A device with this mark is PictBridge compliant. z Printable Image Data Format This machine prints images taken with a DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ver. 1.0/2.0- compatible digital camera (Exif ver. 2.2/2.21 compliant), as well as PNG files. Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this machine, use a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer. 1 Prepare for printing. (1) Turn on the machine. (2) Load paper in the Rear Tray. Warning Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-20 to the Direct Print Port of the machine. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the machine could result. Important Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the PictBridge compliant device. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and machine, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual. Note When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the machine, we recommend the use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it fully. Note When printing directly from a PictBridge compliant device, you can only use the Rear Tray as the paper source. Do not load paper in the Front Tray. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 25 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM26 Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device ENGLISH 2 Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine. (1) Make sure that the PictBridge compliant device is turned off. (2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine using a USB cable recommended by the manufacturer of the device. The device turns on automatically. If your device does not turn on automatically, turn it on manually. (3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for direct printing. will appear on the LCD of the device when the machine is correctly connected. 3 Specify the print settings such as paper type and layout. See “About PictBridge Print Settings” on page 27. You can make settings using the menu on the LCD of your PictBridge compliant device. Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the machine. If your PictBridge compliant device does not have setting menu, change the setting from the machine. For details, see “Setting on the Machine” on page 29. 4 Start printing from your PictBridge compliant device. Note Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the machine. Perform necessary operations on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it to this machine according to instructions given in the device’s instruction manual. (2) MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 26 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM27Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device ENGLISH About PictBridge Print Settings Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device This section describes the print settings on a PictBridge compliant device. When operating the device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of your PictBridge compliant device. z Paper Size and Paper Type Settings The following sizes and types of printing paper can be used when printing from a PictBridge compliant device. z Paper size 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm

z Paper type The available page sizes vary depending on the media type. For details, visit our website.

Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.

Plain Paper can be selected for Paper type only when Paper size is set to A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter). When Paper type is set to Plain Paper, borderless printing will be disabled even when Layout is set to Borderless.

You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase.

Exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select 10 x 15 cm/ 4" x 6" for Paper size and Photo for Paper type. Do not set Layout to Borderless. Note z In the following description, names of setting items are given according to those used in Canon- brand PictBridge compliant devices. Setting item names may be different depending on the brand or model of your device. z Some setting items explained below may not be available on some devices. In this case, the settings made on the machine are applied. Also, when some items are set to Default on a PictBridge compliant device, the machine settings for these items are applied. For details, see “Setting on the Machine” on page 29. Paper Type Setting Loadable Paper

Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 27 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM28 Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device ENGLISH z Layout Setting Various layout options are available. z Bordered/Borderless: You can select whether or not to print an image with a border. z N-up: You can use this option when printing on sticker paper, or A4- or Letter-sized paper. Sticker paper: When you select 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6" for Paper size, you can print 16 images on a single sheet of paper. A4- or Letter-sized paper: When you select A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter) for Paper size, you can print 4 images on a single sheet of paper. z Shooting Info (Exif Data): You can print shooting info (Exif Data) along with the image. The following two options are available. 1-up

: Prints the shooting info (Exif Data) in the margin of selected individual images. 20-up

and their shooting info (Exif Data) in list format on a single sheet of paper. z 35 mm Film Style Layout (Contact Printing Layout)

in a list format that looks like a negative film. Besides the above options, you can also specify to print an index of images in the DPOF

You can use this option only when 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6", 13 x 18 cm/5" x 7", 20 x 25 cm/ 8" x 10", A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter) is selected for Paper size.

You can use this option only when A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter) is selected for Paper size.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard format to record the specified information regarding images, such as which image or number of copies to print. z Date/File No. Print Setting You can specify whether the date and/or file number will be printed. z Image Optimize Setting You can select the optimization method to obtain high print quality. When you select Default, the most suitable correction for each photo is made using the Auto image fix function of the machine. See “Setting on the Machine” on page 29. When you select On, photos are optimized for printing using the Photo opt. pro function. If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant device, the following additional options may be available, depending on the model. – VIVID makes green and blue more lively. – NR (Noise Reduction) reduces the noise on blue areas like the sky as well as on black areas. – Face brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light. – Red Eye corrects red eyes in portraits caused by flash photography. z Trimming Setting You can select an area to print. Note z If the images already have dates superimposed when shot, set this PictBridge setting item to Off. If you select Date, File No., or Both, the date and/or file number will be printed over the date printed by the device’s function. z Depending on the paper size and layout, the date will only be printed even when Both is selected. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 28 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM29Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device ENGLISH Setting on the Machine This section describes the PictBridge print settings on the machine. Set the print settings to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to print according to the settings on the machine. z Displaying the PictBridge Settings Screen and Specifying the Settings (1) Turn on the machine. (2) Select Settings on the HOME screen, then press the OK button. (3) Select Device settings, then press the OK button. (4) Select PictBridge settings, then press the OK button. (5) Select the item to set, then press the OK button. (6) Select the item, then press the OK button. (7) Confirm the print settings, select Next and then press the OK button. (8) Select Auto image fix ON or Manual correction, then press the OK button. When Auto image fix ON is selected, the scene or person’s face of a shot photo is recognized and the most suitable correction for each photo is made automatically. It makes a darkened face by backlight brighter to print. It also analyzes a scene such as scenery, night scene, person, etc. and corrects each scene with the most suitable color, brightness, or contrasts automatically to print. When Manual correction is selected, repeat steps (5) and (6) and then specify each item. After finishing all settings you need, select OK and then press the OK button. You can print from the PictBridge compliant device with specified settings. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 29 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM30 Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device ENGLISH z Setting Items

Set the items in this column to Default on the PictBridge compliant device when you want to make settings on the machine.

When Manual correction is selected, the items (5) to (14) are available to specify. No. Setting Item Description Corresponding Setting of PictBridge Compliant Devices

(1) Page size Select the page size, when printing directly from a PictBridge compliant device. Paper size (2) Media type Select the media type, when printing directly from a PictBridge compliant device. Paper type (3) Print quality Select the print quality, when printing directly from a PictBridge compliant device.

(4) Bordered/Borderless Select bordered or borderless print. Layout (5) Photo opt. pro Automatically optimizes brightness and tone of a photo. Image optimize (6) Vivid photo Makes green and blue more lively. (7) Face brightener Brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light. (8) Noise reduction Reduces the noise on blue areas like the sky as well as on black areas. (9) Image optimizer Corrects and smooths the jagged contours for printing. (10) Red eye correc. Corrects red eyes in portraits caused by flash photography. (11) Brightness Adjust brightness. (12) Contrast Adjust contrast. (13) Color hue Adjust color hue. For example, you can increase red or yellow to adjust the skin tone. (14) Effects Applies special effects to the photo, such as printing in sepia tones or with a sketch illustration like effect. MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 30 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM31Replacing an Ink Tank ENGLISH Replacing an Ink Tank When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps. 1 Open the Front Tray. 2 Make sure that the machine is turned on, and lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover), then pull the Scanning Unit Support (A) down into place. 3 Push the tab (B) of the ink tank whose lamp is flashing fast and remove it. Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (C). 4 Remove the new ink tank from its packaging, then pull the orange tape (D) in the direction of the arrow to peel off the protective film. Then remove the film (F) completely. Caution z Do not hold the Print Head Holder to stop or move it. z Do not touch the metallic parts inside the machine. Important Make sure that the protective film does not remain on the air hole (E). If the air hole is blocked with the remaining film, ink may leak out or may not eject properly. (A) (C) (B) (F) (E) (D) MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 31 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM32 Replacing an Ink Tank ENGLISH 5 Remove the orange protective cap (G) from the bottom of the ink tank. Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it to prevent the ink from staining your fingers. Discard the cap once it is removed. 6 Insert the front end of the ink tank into the Print Head. Make sure the position of the tank matches the label (I). 7 Press on the mark on the ink tank until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. Confirm that the ink lamp (J) lights up red. 8 Lift the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) slightly to set the Scanning Unit Support back to its original position, and then gently close the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover). Important Do not touch the electrical contacts (H) on the ink tank. Doing so can cause the machine to malfunction or become unable to print. Note If the error message is still displayed after the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) is closed, refer to “An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. (G) (H) (I) (J) MP520_QSG_EN.book Page 32 Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:00 PM33Specifications ENGLISH Specifications General Specifications Printing resolution (dpi) 4800 (horizontal)* x 1200 (vertical)

• Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum. Interface USB 2.0 High Speed

A computer that complies with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard is required. Since the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1), it can be used at USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1).

Bluetooth connection is for printing only. Print width 8 inches max. (203.2 mm) (for Borderless Printing: 8.5 inches / 216 mm) Acoustic noise level Approx. 36.5 dB (A)

• When printing in the highest print quality mode on Photo Paper Pro Operating environment Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Humidity: 10 to 90%RH (no condensation) Storage environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Humidity: 5 to 95%RH (no condensation) Power supply AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Printing (Copy): Approx. 17 W Standby (minimum): Approx. 2.4 W OFF: Approx. 1.0 W External dimensions Approx. 17.9 (W) x 14.9 (D) x 6.8 (H) inches / Approx. 455 (W) x 378 (D) x 172 (H) mm

• With the Paper Support and Front Tray retracted. Weight Approx. 7.5 kg (Approx. 16.5 lb.)

Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. Note Feeding this paper from the Front Tray can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray. Paper type Default (Selections based on the machine setting), Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Glossy Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”, Photo Paper Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Photo Stickers), Fast Photo (Photo Paper Pro), Plain Paper (A4/Letter only) Layout Default (Selections based on the machine setting), Borderless, Bordered, N-up (2, 4, 9, 16)

Layout compatible with Canon-brand sticker above. See “Compatible Media Types” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.

Selected photos are printed in 35 mm film style layout (contact printing layout). This print setting is only available with certain Canon PictBridge compliant devices. You can print shooting Info (Exif Data) on photos in list format, or in the margins of specified photos. Select Layout, then select the item displayed with the [i] icon. (Note that this print setting cannot be used for some models.) Image optimize Default (Selections based on the machine setting), On, Off, “VIVID”*, “NR” (Noise Reduction)*, “Face”*, “Red eye”*