Canon LASER CLASS 3170 Series User Manual

This document is the user guide for Canon LASER CLASS 3170 and 3175, describing the features and characteristics of the products.


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Brand
Canon
Category
Printer
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
474
File format
PDF
File size
7.4 MB
Published
02 May, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
10850AC2EC45D686862852B6D19453B0

About this manual

This manual covers everything needed to install and operate the Canon LASER CLASS 3170 Series facsimile equipment. It explains pre‑installation requirements, power and telephone line connections, and safety warnings, ensuring the unit is set up correctly for reliable fax transmission.

The guide also details the machine’s specifications such as sheet size limits, automatic document feeder capacity, memory options, scanning resolution, and transmission speed. Troubleshooting tips, index entries, and a glossary help users resolve common issues and understand the device’s features.

What's inside

  • Pre‑Installation Requirements
  • Connection of the Equipment
  • Rights of the Telephone Company
  • Warnings and FCC Compliance
  • Dimensions and Paper Size
  • Automatic Document Feeder
  • Memory and LCD Display
  • Scanning Line Density
  • Transmission Time
  • Index

Specifications

Maximum sheet width11 in (279 mm)
Minimum sheet width5.8 in (148 mm)
ADF capacity50 letter‑ or A4‑size pages
Effective scanning image width10 in (254 mm)
Multi‑purpose tray capacity≈100 sheets (letter, legal, A4)
Paper cassette 1 capacity≈500 sheets (letter, legal, A4)
Memory (standard)3 MB (≈192 pages)
LCD display size20 × 2 characters
Scanning line density (Standard)8 dots/mm × 3.85 lines/mm
Transmission time (Super G3)≈3 seconds per page
Toner cartridge modelCanon FX6

Frequently asked questions

What type of telephone line is required for the LASER CLASS 3170 fax machine?

Only a single telephone line (touch‑tone or rotary) is to be used.

What is the maximum paper width the fax can handle?

The maximum sheet width is 11 inches (279 mm).

How much memory does the LASER CLASS 3170 have?

It comes with 3 MB of memory, roughly 192 pages, with upgrade options available.

How long does it take to transmit a page in Super G3 mode?

Transmission time is approximately 3 seconds per page.

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