Name: Canon MX450 series
Brand: Canon
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Checking the Ink Status

Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine

You can also check the ink status on the computer screen.

Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer

Sending Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine3
Registering Recipients4
Receiving Faxes5
Other Useful Fax Functions6
Sending Faxes from a Computer7
Preparing for Faxing8
Setting up the Machine8
Connecting the Telephone Line9
Basic Connection9
Setting the Telephone Line Type12
Setting the Receive Mode13
Setting the Sender Information16
Setting the Date and Time16
Registering User Information18
Resending Faxes (Redialing a Busy Number)24
Automatic Redialing24
Manual Redialing24
Sending Faxes Using Useful Functions26
Sending a Fax after Speaking on Telephone27
Sending the same Document to Several Recipients (Sequential Broadcasting)33
Preventing Mistransmission of Faxes35
Using the on Hook Dial Function37
Registering Recipients Using the Operation Panel of the Machine40
Changing Registered Information46
Deleting Registered Information48
Printing a List of the Registered Destinations49
Registering Recipients Using Speed Dial Utility50
Starting up Speed Dial Utility51
Speed Dial Utility Dialog Box52
Saving Registered Information on the Machine to Your Computer54
Registering a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility55
Changing a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility57
Deleting a Fax/Telephone Number Using Speed Dial Utility59
Changing Sender Information Using Speed Dial Utility60
Registering/Changing Rejected Number Using Speed Dial Utility61
Uninstalling Speed Dial Utility63
Receiving a Fax65
Changing the Paper Settings69
Memory Reception72
Receiving Faxes Using Useful Functions74
Saving Received Faxes Automatically on a USB Flash Drive75
Remote Reception76
Rejecting Fax Reception77
Using the Caller ID Service to Reject Calls79
Using the Information Services81
Transmission/Reception of Faxes Using ECM83
Document Stored in Machine's Memory84
Printing a Document in Machine's Memory85
Deleting a Document in Machine's Memory88
Saving a Document in Machine's Memory to USB Flash Drive90
Summary of Reports and Lists93
Sending a FAX (Fax Driver)98
Canceling Transmission100
Creating an Address Book (Fax Driver)101
Edit or Remove a Recipient from an Address Book (Fax Driver)105
Search for a Recipient in an Address Book (Fax Driver)108
Troubleshooting Problems Sending Faxes (Fax Driver)110
General Notes (Fax Driver)112
Printing from a Computer115
Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine116
About Bluetooth Communication117
Printing with Application Software that You Are Using (Printer Driver)119
Printing with Easy Setup120
Quick Setup Tab122
Related Topics122
Setting the Media Type with the Printer Driver123
Various Printing Methods124
Setting a Page Size and Orientation125
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order126
Setting the Stapling Margin128
Execute Borderless Printing130
Scaled Printing134
Page Layout Printing136
Tiling/Poster Printing138
Booklet Printing141
Duplex Printing143
Related Topics144
Stamp/Background Printing145
Registering a Stamp148
Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background151
Setting up Envelope Printing154
Printing on Postcards156
Displaying the Print Results before Printing157
Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)158
Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Print History160
Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data163
Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom)165
Printing a Color Document in Monochrome167
Specifying Color Correction168
Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data170
Color Management170
Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver171
Printing with ICC Profiles172
Adjusting Color Balance175
Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)177
Adjusting Brightness181
Adjusting Intensity183
Adjusting Contrast185
Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)187
Overview of the Printer Driver191
Canon IJ Printer Driver192
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window193
Maintenance Tab194
Related Features194
Canon IJ Status Monitor195
When Errors Occur195
Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer196
Canon IJ Preview197
Deleting the Undesired Print Job198
Updating the MP Drivers201
Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers202
Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers203
Before Installing the MP Drivers204
Checking the Machine Status204
Installing the MP Drivers205
Printing Template Forms such as Lined Paper or Graph Paper207
Printing from a Bluetooth Compliant Device210
Handling Precautions214
Bluetooth Unit217
Registering the Printer226
Bluetooth Settings237
Bluetooth Settings Screen239
Specifications242
Making Copies244
Setting Items246
Reducing or Enlarging a Copy248
About Special Copy Menu249
Copying Two Pages to Fit Onto a Single Page250
Copying Four Pages to Fit Onto a Single Page252
Copying Thick Originals such as Books254
Copying Without Borders255
Collated Copying257
Online Manual259
Read Me First260
Operating Environment260
How to Print260
Symbols Used in this Document261
Trademarks and Licenses262
Search Tips263
Window Used in Operation Explanation265
Overview of the Machine266
Maintenance267
Changing the Machine Settings268
Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer269
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD270
Information about Network Connection271
Useful Functions Available on the Machine272
Download a Variety of Content Materials273
Online Storage Integration Function275
Printing from Airprint Compliant Device276
Printing with Airprint276
Paper Size278
Checking the Print Status278
Deleting a Print Job278
Main Components and Basic Operations281
Main Components282
Front View283
Rear View285
Inside View286
Operation Panel287
About the Power Supply of the Machine289
Confirming that the Power Is on290
Turning off the Machine291
Notice for the Power Plug/Power Cord293
Notice for Unplugging the Power Cord294
LCD and Operation Panel295
Selecting a Menu or Setting Item295
Entering Numbers, Letters, and Symbols296
Loading Paper / Originals298
Loading Paper299
Loading Plain Paper / Photo Paper300
Loading Envelopes303
Media Types You Can Use306
Paper Weight307
Paper Load Limit308
Media Type Settings on the Operation Panel309
Media Types You Cannot Use310
Printing Area311
Other Sizes than Letter, Legal, Envelopes313
Letter, Legal314
Loading Originals316
Position to Load Originals317
Loading Originals on the Platen Glass318
Loading Documents in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)319
How to Load Originals for each Function321
Originals You Can Load323
Inserting the USB Flash Drive324
Removing the USB Flash Drive326
Replacing a FINE Cartridge327
Checking the Ink Status333
Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine334
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect336
Maintenance Procedure337
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern339
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern340
Cleaning the Print Head341
Cleaning the Print Head Deeply342
Aligning the Print Head343
Performing Maintenance from a Computer345
Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer346
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers from Your Computer348
Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer350
Print Head Alignment350
Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern354
Cleaning Inside the Machine355
Cleaning the Machine356
Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine357
Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover358
Cleaning the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)359
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller361
Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom Plate Cleaning)362
Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine364
Changing the Print Options367
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile368
Setting the Ink Cartridge to be Used370
Managing the Machine Power371
Power off371
Reducing the Machine Noise372
Changing the Machine Operation Mode373
Custom Settings373
Fax Settings376
Auto Print Settings377
Security Control378
Print Settings380
Lan Settings381
Dev. User Settings383
Firmware Update386
Reset Setting387
About Quiet Setting388
Useful Information about Network Connection390
Initial Values Set at Factory (Network)391
Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable392
When Detecting the Printers Have the same Name During Setup393
Connecting to Other Computer with Lan/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN394
Printing out Network Setting Information395
About Network Communication397
Changing and Confirming Network Settings398
IJ Network Tool399
Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet400
Changing the WEP Detailed Settings402
Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings404
Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet407
Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet408
Monitoring Wireless Network Status409
Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine411
Viewing the Modified Settings412
Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool413
Canon IJ Network Tool Screen414
Canon IJ Network Tool Menus414
Configuration Screen417
Wireless LAN Sheet418
Search Screen420
WEP Details Screen421
WPA Details Screen422
WPA2 Details Screen423
Authentication Type Confirmation Screen424
PSK: Passphrase and Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen425
Setup Information Confirmation Screen426
Wired LAN Sheet427
Admin Password Sheet428
Network Information Screen429
Access Control Sheet430
Edit Accessible MAC Address Screen/Add Accessible MAC Address Screen433
Edit Accessible IP Address Screen/Add Accessible IP Address Screen434
Other Screens of IJ Network Tool435
Status Screen439
Connection Performance Measurement Screen440
Maintenance Screen442
Network Setup of the Card Slot Screen443
Associate Port Screen445
Appendix For Network Communication447
Using the Card Slot over a Network448
When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port450
About Technical Terms451
About Firewall457
Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality458
Useful Information about Ink459
Key Points to Successful Printing460
Be Sure to Make Paper Settings after Loading Paper461
Canceling a Print Job462
Key to Enjoying Consistent Printing Quality463
Precautions for Safe Transport of the Machine464
Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images465
General Specifications466
Copy Specifications466
Scan Specifications466
Fax Specifications467
Network Specifications467
Minimum System Requirements468
Scanning from a Computer472
Scanning from the Operation Panel of the Machine473
Scanning with IJ Scan Utility474
What Is IJ Scan Utility (Scanner Software)475
Starting IJ Scan Utility477
Easy Scanning with Auto Scan478
Scanning Photos479
Scanning Documents480
Scanning with Favorite Settings481
Scanning Items Larger than the Platen (Image Stitch)482
Scanning Multiple Items at One Time486
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder)489
Saving after Checking Scan Results493
Sending Scanned Images Via E-Mail496
Extracting Text from Scanned Images (OCR)499
IJ Scan Utility Screens502
IJ Scan Utility Main Screen503
Settings Dialog Box505
Save Settings Dialog Box540
Image Stitch Window542
Preview Area544
Scanning with Application Software that You Are Using (Scangear)546
What Is Scangear (Scanner Driver)547
What You Can Do with this Software547
Scanning with Advanced Settings Using Scangear (Scanner Driver)549
Starting Scangear (Scanner Driver)550
Scanning in Basic Mode551
Scanning in Advanced Mode554
Scanning Multiple Documents from the ADF (Auto Document Feeder) in Advanced Mode556
Scanning Multiple Documents at One Time with Scangear (Scanner Driver)558
Correcting Images and Adjusting Colors with Scangear (Scanner Driver)561
Correcting Images (Unsharp Mask, Reduce Dust and Scratches, Fading Correction, Etc.)562
Adjusting Colors Using a Color Pattern565
Color Adjustment565
Adjusting Saturation and Color Balance567
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast569
Adjusting Histogram571
Adjusting Tone Curve574
Setting Threshold577
Adjusting Threshold577
Scangear (Scanner Driver) Screens578
Basic Mode Tab579
Advanced Mode Tab585
Input Settings591
Output Settings593
Image Settings595
Color Adjustment Buttons599
Preferences Dialog Box602
Scanner Tab603
Preview Tab605
Color Settings Tab609
Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)610
Adjusting Cropping Frames (Scangear)613
General Notes (Scanner Driver)616
Useful Information on Scanning618
How to Set the Resolution620
Data Formats622
Color Matching623
IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Menu and Setting Screen624
Uninstalling IJ Network Scanner Selector EX627
Other Scanning Methods628
Scanning with WIA Driver629
Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only)633
Forwarding Scanned Data to the Computer Using the Operation Panel of the Machine639
Saving Scanned Data on the USB Flash Drive Using the Operation Panel of the Machine643
Network Scan Settings646
Selecting a Response to Commands from the Operation Panel Using IJ Scan Utility651
Troubleshooting655
Problems with Network Communication656
Problems with Printing657
Problems with Printing Quality658
Problems with Scanning659
Problems with Faxing660
Problems with the Machine661
Problems with Installation/Downloading662
About Errors/Messages Displayed663
The Machine Cannot be Powered on664
Printing Does Not Start665
Paper Does Not Feed Properly/"No Paper" Error Occurs667
Print Results Not Satisfactory669
Ink Is Not Ejected670
Paper Jams671
If an Error Occurs672
Problems Sending Faxes673
Cannot Send a Fax673
Errors Often Occur When You Send a Fax674
Problems Receiving Faxes675
Cannot Receive a Fax, Cannot Print a Fax675
Machine Does Not Switch Automatically between Voice and Fax Calls676
Quality of Received Fax Is Poor677
Cannot Receive a Color Fax677
Errors Often Occur When You Receive a Fax677
Problems with the Machine While Using with Network679
The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly680
Ink Remaining Level Is Not Displayed on Printer Status Monitor of the Machine682
Printing Speed Is Slow683
Cannot Use the Machine on Replacing an Access Point or Changing Its Settings684
Cannot Detect a Machine on a Network685
Cannot Detect the Machine When Setting up Network Communication686
The Machine Cannot be Detected in the Wireless LAN690
Other Problems with Network692
Forgot an Access Point Name, SSID, or a Network Key693
The Message Is Displayed on the Computer Screen During Setup694
The Admin Password Set to the Machine was Forgotten695
Checking Information about the Network696
Packets Are Sent Steadily697
How to Restore the Machine's Network Settings to Factory Default698
Copying/Printing Stops before It Is Completed705
Cannot Print to End of Job709
No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/White Streaks710
White Streaks711
Colors Are Unclear713
Lines Are Misaligned714
Line Does Not Print or Prints Partially715
Image Does Not Print or Prints Partially716
Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots717
Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched718
Back of the Paper Is Smudged722
Vertical Lines Are Printed on the Sides of the Printout723
Colors Are Uneven or Streaked724
Scanner Does Not Work729
Scangear (Scanner Driver) Does Not Start730
Error Message Appears and the Scangear (Scanner Driver) Screen Does Not Appear731
Cannot Scan Multiple Items at One Time732
Cannot Scan Properly with Auto Scan733
Slow Scanning Speed734
"There Is Not Enough Memory." Message Is Displayed735
Computer Stops Operating During Scanning736
Scanner Does Not Work after Upgrading Windows737
Scanned Image Does Not Open738
Scan Results Not Satisfactory739
Scan Quality (Image Displayed on the Monitor) Is Poor740
Scanned Image Is Surrounded by Extra White Areas742
Cannot Scan at the Correct Size743
Item Is Placed Correctly, but the Scanned Image Is Slanted745
Scanned Image Is Enlarged (Reduced) on the Computer Monitor746
Software Problems747
The E-Mail Client You Want to Use Does Not Appear in the Screen for Selecting an E-Mail Client748
Cannot Send a Fax Clearly755
Telephone Problems756
Cannot Dial756
Telephone Disconnects During a Call756
Cannot Connect to Computer with a USB Cable Properly759
Cannot Communicate with the Machine with USB Connection760
LCD Cannot be Seen at All761
An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD762
Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed763
Cannot Install the MP Drivers771
Easy-Webprint EX Does Not Start up or Easy-Webprint EX Menu Does Not Appear773
How to Update MP Drivers in Network Environment774
Uninstalling IJ Network Tool775
A Message Is Displayed781
Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error782
Other Error Messages783
If You Cannot Resolve the Problem786
Support Code List787
Support Code List (When Paper Is Jammed)788
Paper Is Jammed Inside the Machine795
In Other Cases798

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Brand	Canon
Model	MX450 series
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English