Canon IJ XPS Preview Description. Canon PIXMA G2501, PIXMA G2400, PIXMA G2500, Pixma G2000 series
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The Canon PIXMA G2500 is a versatile and feature-packed printer that is perfect for home or office use. With its high-quality printing, scanning, and copying capabilities, the G2500 is a great value for the price. Some of the key features of the G2500 include:
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High-quality printing: The G2500 produces sharp and vibrant prints with a resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi.
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Fast printing speeds: The G2500 can print up to 8.8 images per minute in black and white and 5 images per minute in color
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Large ink tanks: The G2500 has large ink tanks that can hold up to 135 ml of ink, which means you can print more pages without having to refill the tanks.
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Wi-Fi connectivity: The G2500 can be connected to your Wi-Fi network, which allows you to print wirelessly from your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
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My Image Garden software: The G2500 comes with My Image Garden software, which makes it easy to print photos, create calendars, and design other projects.
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Canon IJ XPS Preview Description
Canon IJ XPS Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed.
The preview reflects the information which is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages. The preview also allows you to edit the print document, edit the print pages, change the print settings, and perform other functions.
When you want to display a preview before printing, open the
, and check the
Preview before printing check box on the Main tab.
Important
• To use the Canon IJ XPS Preview, you must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile installed on your computer.
File Menu
Selects print operation and print history settings:
Prints the documents selected in the document list.
The printed documents are deleted from the list, and when all documents are printed, the Canon IJ
XPS Preview closes.
This command has the same function as (Print) on the toolbar and the Print in the print settings area.
Print All Documents
Prints all documents in the document list and closes the Canon IJ XPS Preview.
Save Print History
Switches whether the documents printed from the Canon IJ XPS Preview are to be saved as print history entries.
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History Entry Limit
Switches the maximum number of print history registrations.
Select 10 Entries, 30 Entries, or 100 Entries.
Important
• If the limit on the number of registration is exceeded, the print history registrations are deleted starting from the oldest one.
Add documents from history to the list
Adds the document saved in the print history to the document list.
Exit
Ends the Canon IJ XPS Preview. The documents remaining in the document list will be deleted from the list.
This command has the same function as the Exit in the print settings area.
Edit Menu
Selects the method for editing multiple documents or pages.
Undo
Reverses the previous change.
If the change cannot be reversed, this function is grayed out and cannot be selected.
This command has the same function as the (Undo) on the toolbar.
Documents
Selects the method for editing print documents.
Combine Documents
Combines the documents selected in the document list into one document.
If only one document is selected, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
This command has the same function as the (Combine Documents) on the toolbar.
Reset Documents
Returns the document selected in the document list to their status before they were added to the Canon IJ XPS Preview.
The combined documents are separated, and the original documents are restored.
This command has the same function as the (Reset Documents) on the toolbar.
Move Document
Use the following command to change the order of the documents selected in the document list.
Move to First
Moves the selected print document to the beginning of the document list.
If the currently selected document is the first document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Move Up One
Moves the selected print document one up from its current position.
If the currently selected document is the first document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
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Move Down One
Moves the selected print document one down from its current position.
If the currently selected document is the last document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Move to Last
Moves the selected print document to the end of the document list.
If the currently selected document is the last document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Delete Document
Deletes the selected document from the document list.
If the document list contains only one document, the document is grayed out and cannot be selected.
This command has the same function as the (Delete Document) on the toolbar.
Grayscale Printing
Allows you to change the monochrome print settings.
This command has the same functionality as the Grayscale Printing check box in the print settings area.
Page Layout Printing...
Opens the Page Layout Printing dialog box.
This dialog box allows you to set Page Layout Printing, Pages, Page Order, and Page
Border.
Duplex Printing...
Opens the Duplex Printing dialog box.
This dialog box allows you to set Duplex Printing (Manual), Stapling Side, and Margin.
Copies...
Opens the Copies dialog box.
This dialog box allows you to set Copies, Collate, and Print from Last Page.
Pages
Selects the method for editing print pages.
Delete Page
Deletes the currently selected page.
If page layout printing is set, the pages enclosed with red frame will be deleted.
This command has the same function as the (Delete Page) on the toolbar.
Restore Page
Restores pages that were deleted with the Delete Page function.
To restore pages, you must select the View Deleted Pages check box on the Option menu and display the deleted pages as thumbnails.
Move Page
Use the following command to change the order of the currently selected pages.
Move to First
Moves the currently selected page to the beginning of the document.
If the currently selected page is the first page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
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Move Forward One
Moves the currently selected page one position in front of its current position.
If the currently selected page is the first page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Move Backward One
Moves the currently selected page one position after its current position.
If the currently selected page is the last page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Move to Last
Moves the currently selected page to the end of the document.
If the currently selected page is the last page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
View Menu
Selects the documents and pages to be displayed.
Documents
Use the following command to select the document to display.
First Document
Displays the first document in the document list.
If the currently selected document is the first document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Previous Document
Displays the document located before the currently displayed document.
If the currently selected document is the first document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Next Document
Displays the document located after the currently displayed document.
If the currently selected document is the last document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Last Document
Displays the last document in the document list.
If the currently selected document is the last document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Pages
Use the following command to select the page to be displayed.
Note
• If the Page Layout setting in the printer driver is specified to Tiling/Poster, or Booklet, the number of pages is the number of sheets to be used for printing, and not the number of pages in the original document created with the application software.
First Page
Displays the first page of the document.
If the currently displayed page is the first page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
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Previous Page
Displays the page located before the currently displayed page.
If the currently displayed page is the first page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Next Page
Displays the page located after the currently displayed page.
If the currently displayed page is the last page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Last Page
Displays the last page of the document.
If the currently displayed page is the last page, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Page Selection...
Displays the Page Selection dialog box.
This command allows you to specify the page number of the page to be displayed.
Zoom Menu
Selects the ratio of the actual size printed on the paper to the preview display size.
You can also select the ratio from the drop-down list box located on the toolbar.
Whole
Displays the entire page of data as one page.
50%
Reduces the displayed data to 50% of the actual size to be printed.
100%
Displays the data at the actual size to be printed.
200%
Enlarges the displayed data to 200% of the actual size to be printed.
400%
Enlarges the displayed data to 400% of the actual size to be printed.
Option Menu
Toggles the show / hide status of the following information.
View Thumbnails
Reduces all pages in the document selected in the document list and displays them at the bottom of the preview window.
This command has the same function as the (View Thumbnails) on the toolbar.
View Document List
Displays the print document list at the top of the preview window.
View Print Settings Area
Displays the print settings area at the right side of the preview window.
View Deleted Pages
When the thumbnails are displayed, this function displays pages that were deleted with the Delete
Page function.
To check deleted pages, you must first select the View Thumbnails check box.
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Keep printed documents on the list
Leaves the printed document in the document list.
Print Settings Displayed at Startup
Switches the tab of the print settings area to be displayed when the Canon IJ XPS Preview is started.
Select Page Information, Layout, or Manual Color Adjustment.
Help Menu
When you select this menu item, the Help window for Canon IJ XPS Preview is displayed, and you can check the version and copyright information.
(Print)
Prints the documents selected in the document list.
The printed documents are deleted from the list, and when all documents are printed, the Canon IJ XPS
Preview closes.
(Combine Documents)
Combines the documents selected in the document list into one document.
If only one document is selected, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
(Delete Document)
Deletes the selected document from the document list.
If the document list contains only one document, the document is grayed out and cannot be selected.
(Reset Documents)
Returns the document selected in the document list to their status before they were added to the Canon
IJ XPS Preview.
The combined documents are separated, and the original documents are restored.
(View Thumbnails)
Reduces all pages in the document selected in the document list and displays them at the bottom of the preview window.
To hide the print pages, click View Thumbnails again.
(Move to First)
Moves the selected print document to the beginning of the document list.
If the currently selected document is the first document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
(Move Up One)
Moves the selected print document one up from its current position.
If the currently selected document is the first document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
(Move Down One)
Moves the selected print document one down from its current position.
If the currently selected document is the last document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
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(Move to Last)
Moves the selected print document to the end of the document list.
If the currently selected document is the last document, this command is grayed out and cannot be selected.
(Undo)
Reverses the previous change.
If the change cannot be reversed, this function is grayed out and cannot be selected.
(Delete Page)
Deletes the currently selected page.
If page layout printing is set, the pages enclosed with red frame will be deleted.
Document list
Displays the list of the print documents.
The document selected in the document list becomes the target for preview display and editing.
Document Name
Displays the name of the print document.
If you click the name of the selected print document, a text box is displayed, and you can rename the document to any name.
Pages
Displays the number of pages in the print document.
Important
• The number displayed in Pages and the output page count are different.
• To check the output page count, check the status bar at the bottom of the preview window.
Status
Displays the status of the print documents.
Documents that are undergoing data processing are displayed as Processing data.
Important
• Documents showing Processing data cannot be printed or edited.
Wait until the data processing ends.
Print Settings Area Screen
Allows you to check and change the print settings of the documents selected in the document list.
Print Settings Area is displayed on the right side of the preview window.
Page Information tab
The print settings are displayed for each page.
You can change the media type and paper source settings.
Printer Paper Size
Displays the paper size of the document to be printed.
Media Type
Allows you to select the media type of the document to be printed.
Paper Source
Allows you to select the paper source of the document to be printed.
Page Layout
Displays the page layout of the document to be printed.
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Layout tab
You can specify settings for page layout printing.
To apply the specified settings, click Apply.
If the page layout print settings cannot be changed for the print document, the individual items are grayed out and cannot be selected.
Manual Color Adjustment tab
This tab allows you to adjust the color balance by changing the settings of the Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow, Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast options.
Cyan/Magenta/Yellow
Adjusts the strengths of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
Moving the slider to the right makes a color stronger, and moving the slider to the left makes a color weaker.
You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to
50.
This adjustment changes the relative amount of ink of each color used, which alters the total color balance of the document.
Use your application software if you want to change the total color balance significantly. Use the printer driver only if you want to adjust the color balance slightly.
Important
• When Grayscale Printing is checked, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow appear grayed out and are unavailable.
Brightness
Selects the brightness of your print.
Pure white and black will not change, but colors between white and black will change.
Intensity
Adjusts the overall intensity of your print.
Moving the slider to the right increases the intensity, and moving the slider to the left decreases the intensity.
You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to
50.
Contrast
Adjusts the contrast between light and dark in the image to be printed.
Moving the slider to the right increases the contrast, moving the slider to the left decreases the contrast.
You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to
50.
Defaults
Restores all the settings you have changed to their default values.
Clicking this button restores all the settings on this tab to their default values (factory settings).
Grayscale Printing
Allows you to change the monochrome print settings.
Duplex Printing (Manual)
Select whether to print the document to both sides of the paper manually or to one side of the paper.
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If the duplex print settings cannot be changed for the print document, this item is grayed out and is unavailable.
Important
• When you select Booklet for Page Layout, Duplex Printing (Manual) of the print settings area will be set automatically. In this case, Duplex Printing (Manual) is grayed out and is unavailable.
Copies
Specifies the number of copies you want to print. You can specify a value from 1 to 999.
If the numbers of copies cannot be changed for the print document, this item is grayed out and is unavailable.
Exit
Ends the Canon IJ XPS Preview.
The documents remaining in the document list will be deleted from the list.
Prints the documents selected in the document list.
The printed documents are deleted from the list, and when all documents are printed, the Canon IJ
XPS Preview closes.
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Key Features
- High-quality printing with a resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
- Fast printing speeds: Up to 8.8 ipm in black and 5 ipm in color
- Large ink tanks that can hold up to 135 ml of ink
- Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless printing
- My Image Garden software for easy printing and project creation
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Can the G2500 be connected to a Wi-Fi network?
What software comes with the G2500?
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Table of contents
- 12 Using This Online Manual
- 13 Trademarks and Licenses
- 21 Search Tips
- 23 Using the Machine
- 24 Printing Photos from a Computer
- 27 Copying Originals
- 29 Printer Functions
- 30 Print Photos Easily Using My Image Garden
- 32 Easy Scan with the Auto Function
- 33 Scan Originals Larger than the Platen
- 34 Scan Multiple Originals at One Time
- 35 Online Storage Integration Function
- 36 Handling Paper, Originals, Ink Tanks, etc
- 37 Loading Paper
- 38 Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper
- 41 Loading Envelopes
- 44 Loading Originals
- 45 Loading Originals on the Platen Glass
- 47 Originals You Can Load
- 48 Refilling Ink Tanks
- 56 Checking Ink Status
- 58 Maintenance
- 59 If Printing Is Faint or Uneven
- 60 Maintenance Procedure
- 62 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
- 63 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
- 64 Cleaning the Print Head
- 65 Cleaning the Print Head Deeply
- 66 Aligning the Print Head
- 68 Performing Maintenance Functions from Your Computer (Windows)
- 69 Cleaning the Print Heads
- 72 Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers
- 73 Aligning the Print Head
- 74 Aligning the Print Head Position
- 77 Aligning the Print Head Position Automatically
- 78 Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
- 79 Cleaning Inside the Printer
- 80 Cleaning
- 81 Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine
- 82 Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover
- 83 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
- 84 Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)
- 86 Overview
- 87 Safety
- 88 Safety Precautions
- 89 Regulatory Information
- 101 Main Components and Their Use
- 102 Main Components
- 103 Front View
- 105 Rear View
- 106 Inside View
- 107 Operation Panel
- 109 Power Supply
- 110 Confirming that the Power Is On
- 111 Turning the Machine On and Off
- 113 Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord
- 114 Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord
- 115 Changing Settings
- 116 Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer (Windows)
- 117 Changing the Print Options
- 118 Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile
- 120 Changing the remaining ink level notification setting
- 121 Managing the Printer Power
- 123 Reducing the Printer Noise
- 125 Changing the Printer Operation Mode
- 127 Changing Settings from Operation Panel
- 128 Quiet setting
- 129 Turning on/off Machine Automatically
- 130 Initializing Machine Settings
- 131 Ensuring Optimal Printing Results
- 132 Ink Tips
- 133 Printing Tips
- 134 Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper
- 135 Canceling a Print Job
- 136 Machine Handling Precautions
- 137 Keeping Print Quality High
- 138 Transporting Your Printer
- 140 Legal Restrictions on Scanning/Copying
- 141 Specifications
- 144 Information about Paper
- 145 Media Types You Can Use
- 147 Paper Load Limit
- 149 Media Types You Cannot Use
- 150 Printing Area
- 152 Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes
- 153 Letter, Legal
- 154 Envelopes
- 155 Administrator Password
- 156 Authentication
- 157 Where Serial Number Is Located
- 158 List of Function for Each Model
- 160 Printing
- 161 Printing from Computer
- 162 Printing from Application Software (Windows Printer Driver)
- 163 Printing with Easy Setup
- 166 Paper Settings on the Printer Driver
- 167 Various Printing Methods
- 168 Setting a Page Size and Orientation
- 169 Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order
- 171 Setting the Stapling Margin
- 173 Execute Borderless Printing
- 176 Fit-to-Page Printing
- 178 Scaled Printing
- 181 Page Layout Printing
- 183 Tiling/Poster Printing
- 186 Booklet Printing
- 188 Duplex Printing
- 190 Stamp/Background Printing
- 193 Registering a Stamp
- 196 Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background
- 199 Setting Up Envelope Printing
- 201 Displaying the Print Results before Printing
- 202 Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)
- 204 Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Print History
- 208 Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data
- 209 Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom)
- 211 Printing a Color Document in Monochrome
- 213 Specifying Color Correction
- 215 Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data
- 216 Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver
- 218 Printing with ICC Profiles
- 221 Adjusting Color Balance
- 223 Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)
- 227 Adjusting Brightness
- 229 Adjusting Intensity
- 231 Adjusting Contrast
- 233 Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)
- 237 Overview of the Printer Driver
- 238 Canon IJ Printer Driver
- 239 How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window
- 240 Canon IJ Status Monitor
- 241 Canon IJ Preview
- 242 Deleting the Undesired Print Job
- 243 Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
- 245 Printer Driver Description
- 246 Quick Setup tab Description
- 252 Main tab Description
- 258 Page Setup tab Description
- 270 Maintenance tab Description
- 278 Canon IJ Preview Description
- 281 Canon IJ XPS Preview Description
- 290 Canon IJ Status Monitor Description
- 292 Updating the MP Drivers
- 293 Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers
- 294 Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers
- 295 Before Installing the MP Drivers
- 296 Installing the MP Drivers
- 298 Sharing the Printer on a Network
- 299 Settings on Print Server
- 300 Settings on Client PC
- 302 Restrictions on Printer Sharing
- 304 Printing Using Canon Application Software
- 305 My Image Garden Guide
- 306 Copying
- 307 Making Copies on Plain Paper
- 308 Switching Page Size between A4 and Letter
- 309 Scanning
- 310 Scanning from Computer (Windows)
- 311 Using IJ Scan Utility
- 312 What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)?
- 314 Starting IJ Scan Utility
- 315 Easy Scanning with Auto Scan
- 316 Scanning Documents
- 317 Scanning Photos
- 318 Scanning with Favorite Settings
- 319 Scanning Originals Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch)
- 324 Adjusting Cropping Frames in the Image Stitch Window
- 325 Scanning Multiple Originals at One Time
- 328 Saving after Checking Scan Results
- 331 Sending Scanned Images via E-mail
- 334 Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR)
- 338 IJ Scan Utility Screens
- 339 IJ Scan Utility Main Screen
- 341 Settings Dialog Box
- 372 Save Settings Dialog Box
- 375 Image Stitch Window
- 380 Scanning Using Application Software (ScanGear)
- 381 What Is ScanGear (Scanner Driver)?
- 383 Starting ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
- 384 Scanning in Basic Mode
- 387 Scanning in Advanced Mode
- 391 Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
- 395 Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with ScanGear (Scanner Driver)
- 400 Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern
- 402 Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance
- 404 Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
- 407 Adjusting Histogram
- 411 Adjusting Tone Curve
- 414 Setting Threshold
- 415 ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screens
- 416 Basic Mode Tab
- 424 Advanced Mode Tab
- 430 Input Settings
- 433 Output Settings
- 436 Image Settings
- 441 Color Adjustment Buttons
- 444 Preferences Dialog Box
- 445 Scanner Tab
- 448 Preview Tab
- 450 Scan Tab
- 451 Color Settings Tab
- 453 Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)
- 456 Adjusting Cropping Frames (ScanGear)
- 460 General Notes (Scanner Driver)
- 462 Other Scanning Methods
- 463 Scanning with WIA Driver
- 466 Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only)
- 468 Scanning Tips
- 469 Resolution
- 471 Data Formats
- 472 Color Matching
- 473 Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)
- 475 Scanning from Computer (Mac OS)
- 476 Troubleshooting
- 478 Printing Problems
- 479 Printing Does Not Start
- 481 Paper Jams
- 482 Print Results Are Unsatisfactory
- 484 Cannot Complete Printing
- 485 Paper Is Blank/Printing Is Blurry/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks Appear
- 489 Colors Are Unclear
- 491 Lines Are Misaligned
- 492 Lines Incomplete or Missing (Windows)
- 493 Images Incomplete or Missing (Windows)
- 494 Ink Blots / Paper Curl
- 495 Paper Is Smudged / Printed Surface Is Scratched
- 499 Back of Paper Is Smudged
- 500 Vertical Line Next to Image
- 501 Uneven or Streaked Colors
- 503 No Ink Comes Out
- 505 Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error
- 507 Copying/Printing Stops
- 508 Scanning Problems (Windows)
- 509 Scanning Problems
- 510 Scanner Does Not Work
- 511 ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start
- 512 Error Message Appears and the ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear
- 513 Cannot Scan Multiple Originals at One Time
- 514 Cannot Scan Properly with Auto Scan
- 515 Slow Scanning Speed
- 516 "There is not enough memory." Message Is Displayed
- 517 Computer Stops Operating during Scanning
- 518 Scanner Does Not Work after Upgrading Windows
- 519 Scanned Image Does Not Open
- 520 Scan Results Are Unsatisfactory
- 521 Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor
- 523 Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas
- 524 Cannot Scan at the Correct Size
- 525 Original Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted
- 526 Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor
- 527 Software Problems
- 529 IJ Scan Utility Error Messages
- 531 ScanGear (Scanner Driver) Error Messages
- 534 Mechanical Problems
- 535 Power Does Not Come On
- 536 Power Shuts Off By Itself
- 537 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly
- 538 Printer Status Monitor Not Displayed (Windows)
- 539 Installation and Download Problems
- 540 Cannot Install MP Drivers
- 542 Easy-WebPrint EX Does Not Start or Easy-WebPrint EX Menu Does Not Appear (Windows)
- 543 Errors and Messages
- 544 An Error Occurs
- 547 Message Appears
- 554 "The printer is performing another operation" Appears on Computer Screen
- 555 If You Cannot Solve a Problem
- 556 Repairing Your Machine
- 558 List of Support Code for Error
- 559 List of Support Code for Error (Paper Jams)
- 561 Paper Is Jammed inside Machine
- 565 Other Cases