PIXMA E3640 - Printer CANON - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Multifunction color inkjet printer (print only)
Brand	Canon
Model	PIXMA E3640
Print Technology	Canon FINE inkjet (Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering)
Print Resolution	Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Print Speed (black)	Up to 7.7 ipm (images per minute)
Print Speed (color)	Up to 4.0 ipm
Supported Paper Sizes	A4, A5, B5, Envelopes (DL, COM10), Postcards, 10 x 15 cm
Connectivity	USB 2.0 High-Speed, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
Power Supply	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H)	426 x 305 x 145 mm
Weight	3.5 kg
Box Contents	FINE cartridges (black and color), power cord, installation CD-ROM, Safety and Important Information, Getting Started (quick guide)
Main Functions	Printing from computer, smartphone or tablet; borderless printing; Canon PRINT app
Maintenance and Cleaning	Print head alignment via driver; nozzle cleaning from printer menu; use a soft cloth for exterior
Safety	Do not install near a heat source; use an easily accessible wall outlet; unplug before cleaning
Spare Parts and Repairability	FINE ink cartridges models PG-545 (black) and CL-546 (color); power cord available as spare part; repair by Canon authorized center
General Information	1-year warranty; Canon technical support; online manual available on Canon website

Frequently Asked Questions - PIXMA E3640 CANON

How to install ink cartridges?

Open the front cover, lower the locking lever, remove the protective tape from the cartridge, insert it into the cartridge holder until it clicks, then raise the lever. Repeat for the black cartridge. For more details, refer to the Installing FINE Cartridges section of the quick start guide.

What if the screen displays an error code?

Check the meaning of the code: for example, E > 0 > 4 indicates a cartridge installation problem. Follow the instructions in the If one of the following screens appears section of the guide. For other codes, consult the online manual.

How to connect the printer to Wi-Fi?

Go to the Canon website (URL in the guide), enter the model name PIXMA E3640, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers and connect your printer to your Wi-Fi network. You can also use the installation CD-ROM.

How to load paper in the tray?

Open the paper support, slide the paper guide to the left, load the paper (print side up) against the right edge, then align the guide. Press the Select Paper button to choose the size, then confirm with OK. Extend the output tray.

How to align the print head?

In the printer software, go to the Maintenance tab and select Print Head Alignment. Follow the on-screen instructions. This corrects misaligned lines and uneven colors.

What if printouts are pale?

Run a nozzle cleaning from the printer menu or via the driver (Maintenance tab). If the problem persists, check the ink level and replace cartridges if necessary.

How to clean the print nozzles?

Press the Setup button on the printer, select Maintenance then Nozzle Cleaning. Confirm and wait for the cycle to finish. You can also do it from the computer via the printer driver.

Where to download drivers?

Go to the Canon.com website, Support section, search for your model PIXMA E3640, then download the driver suitable for your operating system (Windows, macOS). You can also use the provided CD-ROM.

How to replace an empty cartridge?

Open the front cover, wait for the cartridge holder to stop, lower the lever of the empty cartridge, remove it, unpack the new cartridge, remove the protective tape, insert it and raise the lever. The printer automatically recognizes the new cartridge.

What to do in case of paper jam?

Turn off the printer and unplug it. Open the front cover and gently remove the jammed paper by pulling it in the direction of output. Close the cover, plug in and turn on. If the problem persists, consult the online manual.

USER MANUAL PIXMA E3640 CANON

Read Safety and Important Information (addendum) first.

Installing the Printer......page 1

Connecting to a Computer, Smartphone or Tablet......page 5

Setting Up the Printer

1. Box Contents

• FINE cartridges

Color Black

Power Cord - Setup CD-ROM • Safety and Important Information • Getting Started (this manual)

2. Removing Packing Materials

1 Remove the orange tape on the right and open the cover.

2 Remove the orange tape on the left.

3 Close the cover.

3. Turning on the Printer

1 Connect the power cord.

2 Press the ON button.

Important: If another screen appears, see "If any of the following screens appear" on page 4 and follow the instructions.

Setting Up the Printer

Easy Setup Using Computer/Smartphone Setup Using this Manual

Computer Smartphone

Getting Started

4 Easy Setup Using Computer/Smartphone

Simple, easy-to-follow instructions are displayed on your computer or smartphone.

1 Visit the URL below to start setup.

2 Follow the instructions to complete setup and print.

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5. Installing the FINE Cartridges

1 Open the cover.

Do not touch the FINE cartridge holder until it stops moving.

2 Lower the ink cartridge lock lever on the left-hand side.

3 Remove the Color FINE cartridge from the package and remove the protective tape.

Important

• Do not touch the ink on the protective tape. It could stain your hands or surrounding objects.
• Do not touch the areas shown in the figure. Otherwise, the printer may not print correctly.

4 Insert the Color FINE cartridge in the FINE cartridge holder.

Important

Do not bump the FINE cartridge. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

5 Raise the ink cartridge lock lever.

6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 and install the Black FINE cartridge on the right-hand side.

7 Close the cover.

Setting Up the Printer

8 Check that the following screen appears.

Flashing

Important

If E > 0 > 4 appears on the screen, see "If any of the following screens appear" on page 4 and follow the instructions.

Select the connection method that best matches how you will use the printer.

• To use the printer without connecting to any other devices

→ Setup is now complete.

• To use the printer connecting to a computer or smartphone

→ Proceed to the next page.

If any of the following screens appear

Numbers or letters

Check the screen, and then follow the corresponding instructions below.

Install the FINE cartridges.

→ "5. Installing the FINE Cartridges" on page 3

Protective material remaining.

→ "2. Removing Packing Materials" on page 1

FINE cartridges are not installed correctly.

→ "5. Installing the FINE Cartridges" on page 3

For all other cases, refer to the Online Manual.

6. Connecting to a Computer or Smartphone

If you are using multiple computers/smartphones, perform these steps on each device. Also perform these steps to add a new computer/smartphone or replace your current one.

1 Access the Canon website directly. No need to search.

2 Enter your printer's model name and click Go. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note

Refer to the Online Manual if you cannot connect the printer to your computer or smartphone (network trouble).

Using the Setup CD-ROM

1. Double click EasySetup.exe on the screen that appears.
2. If the printer selection screen appears, select E3640. If the installation screen appears, click Next.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

If nothing appears, start Explorer and then run EasySetup.exe in the CD-ROM.

Loading Paper

1 Open the paper support.

2 Slide the paper guide to the left.

3 Load several sheets of paper against the right edge with the print side facing up and align the paper guide to the width of the paper.

4 Press the Paper Select button, select a paper size, and then press the OK button.

5 Extend the paper output tray, and open the output tray extension.

- Look at it from the side to confirm it looks like the diagram.

If Print Results Are Unsatisfactory

Perform Print Head Alignment if straight lines are crooked or colors are inconsistent, or print results are otherwise not what you expected.

For details, click Maintenance on the Online Manual and refer to If Printing Is Faint or Uneven > Aligning the Print Head

Refer to the back cover for how to access the Online Manual.

■ Lines Are Misaligned

■ Uneven or Streaked Colors

Printer Setup

3 Close the cover.

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Important

7 Close the cover.

Printer Setup

2 Remove the orange tape on the left side.

3 Close the cover.

3. Turning on the printer

1 Connect the power cord.

2 Press the ON button.

Important

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Important

Important

Be careful not to hit anything with the FINE cartridge. Otherwise, it may cause damage.

6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 and install the black FINE cartridge on the right side.

7 Close the cover.

2 Enter the printer model name and click Go. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note

2 Slide the paper guide to the left.

4 Press the Paper Select button, select the paper size, and then press the OK button.

If the print results are not satisfactory

If straight lines are printed curved, colors are inconsistent, or the print results are otherwise unexpected, perform the Print Head Alignment procedure.

3. Printer Setup

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5. Installing the FINE Cartridges

1 Open the cover.

Important

Important

Printer Setup

3 Close the cover.

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Important

Important

7 Close the cover.

3 Close the cover.

3. Turning On the Printer

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Important

Important

7 Close the cover.

Printer Setup

Important

3 Close the cover.

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Attention!

Attention!

7 Close the cover.

Printer Setup

Attention!

3 Close the cover.

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Important

Important

7 Close the cover.

Important

3 Close the cover.

2 Follow the instructions to complete setup and printing.

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Important

• Do not touch the ink on the protective tape. It may stain your hands or other objects nearby.
• Do not touch the areas shown in the illustration. Otherwise, the printer may not print correctly.

4 Insert the color FINE cartridge into the FINE cartridge holder.

Important

Do not strike the FINE cartridge. This may cause a malfunction.

5 Raise the ink cartridge lock lever.

6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 and insert the black FINE cartridge on the right side.

7 Close the cover.

Setting Up the Printer

2 Enter your printer model name and click Start. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note

See the Online Manual if you cannot connect the printer to your computer or smartphone (due to network issues).

Using the CD-ROM for Setup

2 Slide the paper guide to the left.

3 Load several sheets of paper against the right edge with the print side facing up, and align the paper guide with the paper width.

4 Press the Paper Select button, select the paper size, and then press the OK button.

5 Pull out the paper output tray and open the paper output tray extension.

If Print Results Are Not Satisfactory

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1. Open the paper support.

7. Close the cover.

3. Printing

Close the cover.