Control Panel

This section describes the names and usage of the keys on the control panel.

Flat Control Panel

Touch panel display

In addition to the settings screen for each function, the error status is also shown on this display. Using the Touch Panel Display

[Settings/Registration] key

Press to start specifying many of the settings for the machine, such as <Preferences> or <Set Destination>. Settings/Registration

Numeric keys ([0] - [9])

Press to enter numerical values. Entering Characters

[Energy Saver] key

Press to put the machine into sleep mode. The key lights up when the machine is in sleep mode. Entering Sleep Mode

[Counter/Device Information] key

Press to display the total number of pages used for operations such as copying or printing on the touch panel display. You can also check the serial number and IP address of the machine, and the device information of optional products. Further, you can check the version information of the security chip related to HDD data encryption.
Checking the Number of Pages for Copy/Print/Fax/Scan

Brightness Adjustment key

Use to adjust the brightness of the touch panel display. Press the + side of the key to increase the brightness, and the - side to decrease.

Volume Settings key

Press to display the screen when you want to adjust the sound volume for the fax communication or to set the alarm sound when an error occurs. Setting Sounds

[Clear] key

Press to clear entered values or characters.

[Stop] key

Stops a send job or a print job. Canceling Send/Print Jobs

[Start] key

Press to start copying or scanning documents.

Main Power indicator

Lights up when the machine is turned ON. Turning ON the Machine

Error indicator

Blinks or lights up when an error such as a paper jam occurs.

IMPORTANT:

If the Error indicator blinks, follow the instructions that appear on the touch panel display.
Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing Staple Jams (Optional)

If the Error indicator maintains a steady red light, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.

Processing/Data indicator

Blinks while operations such as sending or printing are being performed. Lights up green when there are documents waiting to be processed.

[Reset] key

Press to cancel the settings and restore the previously specified settings.

ID (Log In/Out) key

Press this key to log in when personal authentication is necessary. After you finish using the machine, press this key again to log out. Logging into the Machine

Upright Control Panel

You can adjust the position and angle of the entire control panel so that the touch panel display can be seen clearly.

Processing/Data indicator

Blinks while operations such as sending or printing are being performed. Lights up green when there are documents waiting to be processed.

Error indicator

Blinks or lights up when an error such as a paper jam occurs.

IMPORTANT:

If the Error indicator blinks, follow the instructions that appear on the touch panel display.
Clearing Paper Jams
Clearing Staple Jams (Optional)

If the Error indicator maintains a steady red light, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.

[Settings/Registration] key

Press to start specifying many of the settings for the machine, such as <Preferences> or <Set Destination>. Settings/Registration

[Energy Saver] key

Press to put the machine into sleep mode. The key lights up when the machine is in sleep mode. Entering Sleep Mode

[Counter/Device Information] key

Numeric keys ([0] - [9])

Press to enter numerical values. Entering Characters

[Clear] key

Press to clear entered values or characters.

Main Power indicator

Lights up when the machine is turned ON. Turning ON the Machine

Edit pen

Use the edit pen when operating the touch panel display, such as to enter characters. If you lose the edit pen, contact your local authorized Canon dealer. Do not use an object with a sharp end on the control panel, such as a pencil or ballpoint pen, in place of the edit pen.

[Stop] key

Press to cancel copying, faxing, and other operations.

[Start] key

Press to start copying or scanning documents.

[Reset] key

Press to cancel the settings and restore the previously specified settings.

ID (Log In/Out) key

Press this key to log in when personal authentication is necessary. After you finish using the machine, press this key again to log out. Logging into the Machine

Touch panel display

In addition to the settings screen for each function, the error status is also shown on this display. Using the Touch Panel Display

Brightness Adjustment dial

Use to adjust the brightness of the touch panel display. Turn the dial clockwise to increase the brightness, and counter-clockwise to decrease.

Volume Settings key

Press to display the screen when you want to adjust the sound volume for the fax communication or to set the alarm sound when an error occurs. Setting Sounds

[Status Monitor] key

Press to check the status of printing or faxing, or to view the usage history. You can also check the status of the machine, such as the remaining amount of paper and toner, or whether any errors occurred. Using the Touch Panel Display

[Home] key

Press to display the <Home> screen in which buttons for the basic functions are placed. Using the Touch Panel Display

Adjusting the Position and Angle of the Touch Panel Display

You can adjust the position and angle of the control panel if the touch panel display cannot be seen clearly. When adjusting the control panel, hold it with both hands, and slowly adjust the position and angle as shown in the illustration below.

You can adjust the angle of the arm, as indicated below. If you exceed the adjustment range in any direction, you could break the arm that supports the control panel.

You can adjust the angle of the control panel, as indicated below. If you exceed the adjustment range in any direction, you could break the arm that supports the control panel.