Canon Pixma Ip4500 Quick Start Guide

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Before Using the Printer
Loading Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.
„ Loading Envelopes in the Rear Tray
1Prepare the envelopes.
zPress 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.
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.
 
						

							18Before Using the Printer
2Load 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.
.
(2)Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the envelope.
.
(3)Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the Rear Tray lamp lights up.
3Specify 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 .
.
Important
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright, 
when you load paper in the Rear Tray.
Note
Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Paper 
may not be fed properly.
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 22 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 23.
(2)(B)
(1)
(3)
(A)
(A) Printing Orientation
(B) Make sure the flaps are folded.
 
						

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Before Using the Printer
„ Loading Envelopes in the Cassette
1Extend the Cassette.
See “Adjust the size of the Cassette.” on page 14.
2Prepare the envelopes.
See “Prepare the envelopes.” on page 17.
3Load the envelopes.
(1) Align the envelope stack against the right side 
of the Cassette.
Load with the address side facing DOWN. The 
flap of the envelope will appear facing UP on 
the left side.
Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once.
(2) Slide the Paper Guide against the side of the 
envelope.
(3) Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the 
Cassette  lamp lights up.
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 .
.
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 22 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 23.
(1)
(A) Make sure the flaps are folded. (2)
(A)
(B) Printing orientation
(3)
(B)
 
						

							20Before 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..
„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.
(4) Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the Rear 
Tr a y  lamp lights up.
2Select the size and type of the loaded paper in  Page Size (or Paper Size ) and 
Media Type  in the printer driver.
.
Note
Load Credit card-sized paper only in the Rear Tray.
Note
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright 
when you load paper in the Rear Tray.
Note
zFor details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 22 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 23.
z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the  PC Printing 
Guide  on-screen manual.
(3)(1)
(2)
(4)
 
						

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Before Using the Printer
„ Loading Small-Sized Paper in the Cassette
1Load the paper.
(1) Extend the Cassette.
See “Adjust the size of the Cassette.” on 
page 14.
(2) Align the paper stack against the right side of 
the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN.
(3) Slide the Paper Guide against the sides of the 
paper stack.
(4) Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the 
Cassette  lamp lights up.
2Select the size and type of the loaded paper in  Page Size (or Paper Size ) and 
Media Type  in the printer driver.
.
Note
zFor details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 22 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 23.
z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the  PC Printing 
Guide  on-screen manual.
(2)
(3)
(4)
 
						

							22Printing 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.
See “Turning the Printer On and Off” on page 2 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 4.
2Make sure that the paper source is selected.
See “Changing the Paper Source” on page 10.
3Create a document or open a file to print  using an appropriate application software.
4Select Print on the application software’s  File 
menu.
5Make sure that  Canon XXX  (where “ XXX” is 
your printer’s name) is selected in  Select 
Printer , and click  Preferences  (or 
Properties ).
6Specify the required settings and click  OK.
You can change the paper source to be used with 
the printer driver. For details, refer to “Changing the 
Paper Source” in the  User’s Guide on-screen 
manual.
7Click  Print (or OK).
Note
For details on other printer driver functions, click 
Help  or Instructions  to view the online help or the 
PC Printing Guide  on-screen manual.
Instructions  is only displayed when the on-screen 
manuals are installed.
 
						

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Printing from Your Computer
Printing with Macintosh
1
Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.
See “Turning the Printer On and Off” on page 2 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 4.
2Make sure that the proper paper source is selected.
See “Changing the Paper Source” on page 10.
3Create a document or open a file to print  using an appropriate application software.
4Select Page Setup  on the application 
software’s  File menu. 
5Make sure that your printer’s name is 
selected in  Format for.
6Select the desired paper size in  Paper Size.
7Click OK.
8Select  Print on the application software’s  File menu.
9Select  Quality & Media  in the pop-up menu.
10Specify the required settings.
You can change the paper source to be used with 
the printer driver. For details, refer to “Changing the 
Paper Source” in the  Users Guide on-screen 
manual.
11Click  Print.
Note
For details on other printer driver functions, click   
to view the  PC Printing Guide  on-screen manual. If 
the on-screen manuals are not installed, the  PC 
Printing Guide  on-screen manual is not displayed 
even if   is clicked.
 
						

							24Printing Photographs Directl y from a Compliant Device
Printing Photographs Directly from a 
Compliant Device
You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such  as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile 
phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images 
directly without using a computer.
z Connectable Devices
PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of  digital photo solutions, including the direct 
printing of photos from a digital still camera,  camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use 
a computer. A device can be connected to this  printer for direct printing regardless of the 
manufacturer or the model as long as it  complies with the PictBridge standard.
* PictBridge compatible digital still cameras,  digital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile 
phones are hereafter collectively referr ed to as “PictBridge compliant device”.
A device with this mark is PictBridge compliant.
z Printable Image Data Format
This printer prints images taken with a DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ver. 1.0/2.0-
compatible digital camera (Exif ver. 2. 2/2.21 compliant), as well as PNG files.
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this  printer, use a USB cable recommended by the 
device’s manufacturer.
1Prepare for printing.
(1) Turn on the printer.
See “Turning the Printer On and Off” on page 2.
(2) Load paper.
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 4.
(3) Make sure that the proper paper source is selected.
Caution
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to the Direct Print Port of the 
printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the printer could result.
Important
Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the PictBridge 
compliant device. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and 
printer, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
Note
When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the printer, we recommend the 
use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it 
fully.
 
						

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Printing Photographs Direct ly from a Compliant Device
2Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer.
(1)Make sure that the PictBridge compliant device 
is turned off.
(2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the 
printer using a USB cable recommended by 
the manufacturer of the device.
The device turns on automatically.
If your device does not turn on automatically, 
turn it on manually.
(3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for 
direct printing.
 will appear on the LCD of the device when 
the printer is correctly connected.
3Specify the print settings such as paper type and layout.
See “About PictBridge Print Settings” on page 26.
You can make settings using the menu on t he LCD of your PictBridge compliant device.
Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the printer.
4Start printing from your PictBridge compliant device.
Note
Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant 
with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select 
Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer. 
Perform necessary operations on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it to this 
printer according to instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
(2)
 
						

							26Printing Photographs Directl y from a Compliant Device
About PictBridge Print Settings
„Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device
This section describes the print settings on a  PictBridge compliant device. When operating the 
device, be sure to follow the instructions giv en in the instruction manual of your PictBridge 
compliant device.
z Paper size and Paper type Settings
The following sizes and types of printing paper  can be used when printing from a PictBridge 
compliant device.
z Paper size
4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
*1,
Credit card*2, 8 x 10 / 203.2 x 254.0 mm, A4, Letter, Wide*1
z Paper type
The available page sizes vary depending on the m edia type. For details, visit our website.
*1 Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.
*2 Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the printer. Load in the Rear Tray.
*3 Plain Paper  can be selected for  Paper type only when Paper size is set to A4 or  8.5 x 
11 (Letter) . When Paper type  is set to Plain Paper , borderless printing will be disabled 
even when  Layout is set to  Borderless .
*4 You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country  or region of purchase.
*5 When printing on Photo Paper Plus Semi-g loss 8 x 10 / 203.2 x 254.0 mm (SG-201), 
select  20 x 25 cm/8 x 10  for Paper size  and Default  for Paper type .
*6 Exclusively used to print photo stickers . When printing on sticker paper, select 10 x 15 
cm/4 x 6  in Paper size  and Photo  for Paper type . Do not set  Layout to Borderless .
Note
zIn the following description, names of setting items are given according to those used in Canon-
brand PictBridge compliant devices. Setting item names may be different depending on the 
brand or model of your device.
z Some setting items explained below may not be available on some devices.
When you cannot change print settings on a device, the printer prints images as follows:
– Paper size: 4 x 6/101.6 x 152.4 mm
– Paper type: Photo
– Layout: 1-up, Borderless
– Date/File No. Print: Off (not printed)
– Image Optimize: On (the shooting information will be used for optimized printing)
Paper Type SettingLoadable Paper*4
Plain Paper*3Super White Paper or other plain paper
Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Glossy Photo Paper
Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”
Photo Paper Glossy
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
*5
Photo Stickers*2*6
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro