Canon Pixma Ip2600 Quick Start Guide

7 Before Using the Printer
„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 15 
seconds.
Important
When turning off the printer
Follow the procedure below to turn off the printer.
1. Confirm that the Power lamp on the printer 
has gone out.
2. Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet or 
switch off the power outlet strip.
When you press the Power button to turn off the...

8Before Using the Printer
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
zPhoto Paper Plus Semi-gloss
zPhoto Paper Plus Glossy
zPhoto Paper Plus Glossy II
zPhoto Paper Pro
zMatte Photo Paper
zPhoto Stickers
zMedia Suited for Business 
Documents
zHigh Resolution Paper
zSuper White Paper
 

9 Before Using the Printer
„Paper Handling
zRecommended 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 Model...

10Before Using the Printer
zMedia Types You Cannot Use
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory 
results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. Additionally, when printing on A5 or 
smaller sized paper, do not use paper thinner than a post card, including plain paper or notepad 
paper cut to a small size.
zFolded, curled, or wrinkled paper
zDamp paper
zPaper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm)
zPaper that is too thick...

11 Before Using the Printer
„Loading Paper
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
ImportantzYou cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers.
zAlways load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can 
cause the paper to be jammed.
Note
zWe recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For details on 
the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, see “Using Specialty 
Media” on page 8.
When...

12Before Using the Printer
2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Paper Support.
(2)Open the Paper Output Tray fully.
If it is not opened fully, an error may occur.
(3)Extend the Output Tray Extension.
(4)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 right when printing on 
envelopes or T-shirt transfers, and left when 
printing on any other type of paper.
3Load the...

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

14Before Using the Printer
2Load the envelopes.
(1)Load the envelope against the right 
side of the Rear Tray. 
Load with the address side facing 
UP and the rear flaps DOWN on 
the left.
Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at 
once.
(2)Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it 
against the left side of the 
envelope.
Do not slide the Paper Guide too 
strong. Paper may not be fed 
properly.
(3)Set the Paper Thickness Lever to 
the right.
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever 
to the left when you finish printing....

15 Before Using the Printer
„Loading Small-Sized Paper
You can use 4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized papers.
1Load the paper.
(1)Load the small-sized paper 
against the right side of the Rear 
Tray with the print side facing 
UP.
(2)Pinch the Paper Guide and slide 
it against the left side of the 
paper stack.
Do not slide the Paper Guide too 
strong. Paper may not be fed 
properly.
(3)Set the Paper Thickness Lever 
to the left.
2Specify the page size and media...

16Printing from Your Computer
Printing from Your Computer
This section describes the procedure for basic printing. 
Printing with Windows
1
Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.
For details on how to load the paper, see “Loading Printing Paper” on page 8.
2Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.
3Select Print on the application software’s File menu.
4Make sure that your printer’s name is 
selected in Select Printer, and click 
Preferences (or...