Canon Pixma Ip100 Quick Start Guide

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Before Using the Printer
Accessories
The following accessories are available for this  printer. Confirm the product names when you 
purchase the accessories.
* Certain accessories may not be available in some countries or regions.
„ Portable Kit LK-62 series
This kit allows you to use the Canon printer in  location where a power outlet is unavailable. The 
kit contains a battery pack (A) and a battery attachment (B). To charge the battery, load the 
battery pack in the battery attachment, and attach it...

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Turning the Printer On and Off
Turn on the printer before printing.
„Turning on the Printer
1Open the Rear Tray Cover.
The Paper Output Slot Cover will open automatically.
2Press the Power button.
The  Power  lamp flashes green, and changes to 
steady, non-flashing light.
3Turn on your computer.
Note
If preparatory operations below are not complete, follow your setup sheet to complete them.
z The Print Head and ink tanks are set into place.
z The printer is connected to your...

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„ Turning off the Printer
1To turn off the printer, press the  Power 
button.
When the  Power lamp stops flashing, the printer is 
turned off. 
This takes a few seconds or as long as around 30 
seconds.
Note
Auto Power Off Feature
You can set the printer to turn off automatically.
Set this setting in the  Maintenance sheet of the printer 
driver in Windows
®, and in the  Canon IJ Printer 
Utility  on a Macintosh®. For setting details, refer to the 
PC Printing Guide  on-screen...

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Loading Printing Paper
This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray.
„Using Specialty Media
Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality.
zPhoto Quality Media
zGlossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”
z Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
z Photo Paper Plus Glossy
z Photo Paper Plus Glossy II
z Photo Paper Plus Double Sided
z Photo Paper Pro
z Matte Photo Paper
z Photo Stickers
z Media Suited for Business 
Documents
zHigh Resolution...

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„ Paper Handling
z Recommended Paper and Requirements
*1 Paper with a Model Number is  Canon specialty media. Refer to the instruction manual 
supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling 
paper. For information on the paper sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our 
website. You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the 
country or region of purchase.  Paper is not sold in the US by...

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*6 This paper cannot be used in Macintosh.
*7 When printing photos to sticker paper from a mobile phone or PDA via infrared 
communication or Bluetooth communication, be sure to select  Sticker Paper in Paper Size  
on the Canon Setup Utility. Refer to “Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout When 
Printing from a Mobile Phone or a PDA” in “P rinting through Wireless Communication” of the 
User’s Guide  on-screen manual.
zMedia Types You Cannot Use
Do not use the...

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„ Loading Paper
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
ImportantzYou cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers.
z Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can 
cause the paper to be jammed.
Note
We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For details on the 
specialty media Canon provides for use with its va rious printers, see “Using Specialty Media” on 
page 10....

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2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Rear Tray Cover.
The Paper Output Slot Cover will open 
automatically.
(2) Pull out the Paper Support completely until the 
 mark and the   mark are aligned.
(3) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness 
Lever.
The Paper Thickness Lever switches the 
clearance between the Print Head and the 
loaded paper to match the media type.
Set it to the left when printing on envelopes or 
T-shirt transfers, and right when printing on any 
other type...

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„ Loading Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.
With proper printer driver se ttings, the address will be printed according to the direction of 
envelope.
1Prepare the envelopes.
z Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them.
z If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite  corners and gently twist them in the opposite 
direction.
z If the corner of the envelope flap is folded, flatten it.
z If the leading edge of...

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2Load the envelopes.
(1)Slide the Paper Guide to the left side of the 
Rear Tray.
(2) Load the envelope against the guide on the 
right side of the Rear Tray. Load with the 
address side facing UP and the rear flaps 
DOWN on the left. Up to 10 envelopes can be 
loaded at once.
(3) Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of 
the envelope.
Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Paper 
may not be fed properly.
(4) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.
Reset the Paper...