How to Fax on the Canon MX410

Last Updated: March 29, 2019

The Canon PIXMA MX410 is a wireless all-in-one printer with faxing capabilities. You can send a fax from the Canon MX410 after enabling fax mode on your printer.

Steps

1
Power on your Canon MX410 printer.
2
Press the button labeled “Fax.” Your printer will enter Fax standby mode.

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3
Place the documents you want faxed in the face side-up position on the platen glass located on top of your printer.
4
Press the button labeled “Fax Quality.” The Scan Contrast menu will display on-screen.
5
Press the left or right buttons to select your desired contrast, then press “OK.”
6
Press the left or right buttons to select your desired resolution. You can choose from either “Standard” for text-only documents, “Fine” or “Extra-fine” for fine-print documents, or “Photo” if you are faxing photographs.
7
Press “OK.” Your printer will once again enter Fax standby mode.
8
Enter the recipient’s fax number using the numeric keypad on your Canon MX410 printer.
9
Press one of the following buttons to send your fax:
- “Color,” to send your fax in color.
- “Black,” to send your fax in black and white.^{[1]
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Community Q&A

Question

Can I receive and fax?

Community Answer

Not at the same time, as your line is in use for one or the other. In other words, if you are sending a fax, your telephone line is already tied up.
Question

What does 'error 5200' mean on my Canon MX410?

Community Answer

That means you have to get a new lens, because its bulb burnt out.
Question

Can I fax both sides at once?

Community Answer

No, but you can print the first page on the front, and the second page on the back.
Question

How do I input my phone number in the fax machine?

Community Answer

Just type in your phone number using the numbers you can press on the fax machine.