Canon Pixma Ip3500 Quick Start Guide

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Before Using the Printer
Hints for Handling the Paper Source
This printer offers two paper sources to load printi ng paper; the Rear Tray (A) and the Front Tray (B).
Here are some hints for handling these paper  sources according to how you are using them.
„When Printing for the First Time
At purchase, the printer is set to feed from the Rear Tray. 
If you are printing without changing paper source  settings, load paper in the Rear Tray.
„Changing the Paper Source
In the printer driver, select a  Paper Source. For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing 
with Windows” on page 17 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 18.
Note
z Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Front Tray and requires the use of the Rear Tray. 
See “Paper Handling” on page 5. For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on page 10.
z Printer driver settings may be required depending on the usage. For details on printer driver settings, 
refer to the  PC Printing Guide  on-screen manual.
Note
For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper in the Rear Tray” on page 10.
Note
If you select Front for Plain Paper , the printer will automatically switch to the Front Tray only 
when A4, Letter, or B5-sized paper is selected for  Page Size (or Paper Size ), and Plain Paper  is 
specified for  Media Type.
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(A) Switch paper source here.
„If You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as on Plain Paper
You can load photo paper in the Rear Tray and plain paper in the Front Tray.
You can print more efficiently by selecting  Front for Plain Paper, since the paper source will be 
switched automatically to the Front Tray for this paper. 
(A) Rear Tray: Load paper of various types and sizes, including photo paper
(B) Front Tray: Load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper.
Notez Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Front Tray and requires the use of the 
Rear Tray. See “Paper Handling” on page 5. For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” 
on page 10.
z Printer driver settings may be required depending on the usage. For details on printer driver 
settings, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
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z Choosing the paper source to ma tch the location of the printer
You can choose to use only either the Rear Tray  or Front Tray according to the location of the 
printer. For example, if you intend to install the printer in a small place, such as on a shelf with 
minimal space, you can use just the Front Tray for printing.
Note
You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Tray. When using 
any other type of paper, load it in the Rear Tray. For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” 
on page 10.
 
						

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Loading Paper
„Loading Paper in the Rear Tray
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
ImportantzIf you cut plain paper to 4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13 x 3.39 / 
54.0 x 86.0 mm (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams.
z You 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
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 4.
When Printing on Plain Paper
z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. When printing on both sides, we 
recommend Canon’s Super White Paper Double-Sided.
Paper size: 
– Standard sizes: Rear Tray: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal
Front Tray: A4, B5, Letter
– Non-standard sizes for the Rear Tray: 2.13 x 3.39 inches to 8.5 x 23 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm to  215.9 x 584.2 mm
Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (non-Canon genuine plain paper)
Notez Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may 
cause paper jams.
z If paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite 
direction until the paper becomes completely flat. See “Paper is curled.” on page 58.
z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.
– When you are not using the printer, remove paper from the Rear Tray, and put unused paper 
back into the package and keep them on a level surface.
– Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing.
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2Prepare to load paper.
(1) Open the Rear Tray and pull out the Paper 
Support to support the paper.
(2) Open the Front Tray. 
(3) Extend the Output Tray Extension.
(4) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness 
Lever.
Set it to the right when printing on envelopes or 
T-shirt transfers, and left when printing on any 
other type of the paper. See “Paper Handling” 
on page 5.
3Load the paper.
(1)Load the paper in the Rear Tray with the print 
side facing UP.
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(2)Align the paper stack against the Cover Guide 
on the right side of the Paper Support.
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the paper stack.
4Select  Rear Tray  for Paper Source , and the size and type of the loaded paper in 
Page Size  (Paper Size ) and Media Type  in the printer driver.
Note
When closing the Output Tray Extension after 
printing, lift it up slightly.
Note
If the corners or edges of the paper are smudged, try to print with the Paper Thickness Lever 
set to the right. It may improve print quality. 
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when you finish printing. 
For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to “Front View” in “Main Components” of the 
User’s Guide  on-screen manual.
Important
Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).
Note
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright 
when you load paper in the Rear Tray.
Note
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 17 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 18.
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„Loading Paper in the Front Tray
You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in 
the Front Tray. You cannot load any other paper in the Front Tray.
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
See “Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.” on page 10.
2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Front Tray.
(2) Extend the Output Tray Extension.
(3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.
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3Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN.
(1)Load the paper into the Front Tray with the 
print side facing DOWN and the leading edge 
to the far side.
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(2)Align the right edge of the paper stack against 
the inner face of the Front Tray.
(3) Align the near and left edges of the paper stack 
with the Paper Size Mark.
(4) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it until it lightly 
touches the left side of the loaded paper stack.
.
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Note
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when 
you finish printing. For details on the Paper 
Thickness Lever, refer to “Front View” in “Main 
Components” of the  User’s Guide on-screen 
manual.
Important
Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).
Important
If the Paper Guide is pressed too firmly against 
the side of the loaded paper, the paper may bend 
and not feed properly.
Important
When loading paper in the Front Tray, refer to the 
illustration left and make sure not to load paper with the 
wrong side up.
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4Select  Front Tray  for Paper Source , and the size and type of the loaded paper in 
Page Size  (or Paper Size ) and Media Type  in the printer driver.
Note
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 17 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 18.
 
						

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Loading Envelopes
Envelopes must be fed from the Rear Tray. Use  either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized 
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 cor ners and gently twist them in the opposite 
direction.
z If the flap of an envelope is curled, flatten it.
z If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up  or curled, use a pen to press the envelope 
flat and sharpen the crease.
Press the envelope flat, working from the middle to the edge.
* The above illustrations show a side vi ew of the leading edge of the envelope.
Important
zDo not use the following envelopes:
– Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps)
– Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
– Envelopes with pressure seals
– Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive
z Select either  DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10  in the printer driver according to the envelope size you are 
using. If you do not, the address will be printed in the wrong direction.
z In Windows, print guidance will be displayed when envelopes are printed. To prevent display of print 
guidance, refer to “Printing Envelopes” in the  PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
Important
The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not flat or the edges are not aligned.
Make sure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.1 inches / 3 mm.
 
						

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2Retract the Paper Support..
3Load the envelopes.
(1) Load the envelope against the Cover Guide 
(the right side of the Paper Support). Load with 
the address side facing UP and the rear flaps 
DOWN on the left. Up to 10 envelopes can be 
loaded at once.
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(2)Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the envelope.
(3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.
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4Specify the settings in  the printer driver.
(1)Select  Envelope  in Media Type .
(2) Select the size for envelopes.
In Windows, select  DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10  in Page Size .
In Macintosh, select  DL Envelope or #10 Envelope  in Paper Size .
(3) Select  Landscape  in Orientation .
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Important
Envelopes may not be fed properly if the Paper Support is extended.
Important
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright, 
when you load paper in the Rear Tray.
Note
Reset the Paper Thickness Lever to the left when 
you finish printing. For details on the Paper 
Thickness Lever, refer to “Front View” in “Main 
Components” of the  User’s Guide on-screen 
manual.
Important
Be sure to set the printer driver setting properly. If you do not, the address will be printed in the 
wrong direction.
Note
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 17 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 18.
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(B)
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(A) Printing orientation
(B) Make sure the flaps are folded.
 
						

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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..
„Loading Small-Sized Paper in the Rear Tray
1Load the paper.
(1) Load the paper into the Rear Tray with the print 
side facing UP.
(2) Align the paper stack against the Cover Guide 
on the right side of the Paper Support.
.
(3)Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the paper stack.
2Select  Rear Tray  for Paper Source , and the size and type of the loaded paper in 
Page Size  (or Paper Size ) and Media Type  in the printer driver.
.
Important
Small-sized paper must be fed from the Rear Tray.
Note
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright 
when you load paper in the Rear Tray.
Note
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 17 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 18.
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