Canon Pixma Mp160 User Guide

Chapter 1 19Before Printing
„Canon Genuine Media
Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality.
Paper TypeSizePurposeGuidelines And Restrictions
High 
Resolution 
PaperLetter (8 1/2 in. x 11 in./
215.9 mm x 279.4 mm)
A4 (8 1/4 in. x 11 3/4 in./
210 mm x 297 mm)Printing from your 
computer/photo 
printing/copyingThis type of paper provides better 
color reproduction than plain paper.
It is suitable for printing business 
documents that feature graphics 
and for...

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Photo Paper 
Plus Double 
SidedLetter (8 1/2 in. x 11 in./
215.9 mm x 279.4 mm)
A4 (8 1/4 in. x 11 3/4 in./
210 mm x 297 mm)
5 x 7 (5 in. x 7 in./
127.0 mm x 177.8 mm)Printing from your 
computer/photo 
printingThis is a thick paper with a glossy 
water-resistant coating and provides 
superior color reproduction.
It is ideal for printing high-quality 
photographs.
Both sides of the paper can be 
printed on.
Load one sheet at a time in the 
Auto Sheet Feeder when manually...

Chapter 1 21Before Printing
Photo Paper 
ProLetter (8 1/2 in. x 11 in./
215.9 mm x 279.4 mm)
A4 (8 1/4 in. x 11 3/4 in./
210 mm x 297 mm)
4 x 6 (4 in. x 6 in./
101.6 mm x 152.4 mm)
Wide (4 in. x 7.1 in./
101.6 mm x 180.6mm)
8 x 10 (8 in. x 10 in./
203.2 mm x 254.0 mm)Printing from your 
computer/photo 
printing/copyingThis is a thick paper with a treated 
surface that enhances gloss and 
provides superior color reproduction 
and good lightfastness.
It is ideal for printing high-quality 
photographs.
By...

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zPhoto Paper Pro Guidelines
zDo not touch the print surface until the ink is dry (approx. 30 minutes). Colors in dark images 
may appear indistinct at first, but will become clearer after approx. 30 minutes.
zImages may smudge if you place them in an album before the ink is completely dry. It is 
recommended that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours.
zDo not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight.
zDo not store or display printouts...

Chapter 1 23Before Printing
Loading Paper
„Loading Paper
Follow this procedure:
1Open the Paper Support (1), then pull out the Paper Support Extension (2).
2Place a stack of paper (print side up) in the Auto Sheet Feeder (1), pinch the Paper 
Guide (A) and adjust it to the left side of the stack (2).
zSet the Paper Thickness Lever to the correct position for the paper. (See page 17)
NoteSet the Lever to the left for most paper. When the Lever is set to the right, 
the confirmation message appears before...

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„Loading Envelopes
Follow this procedure:
1Open the Paper Support, then pull out the Paper Support Extension.
2Prepare the envelopes for loading.
ImportantzPress down firmly on the edges of the envelopes to make the folds 
crisp. Also, press firmly on the area that corresponds to the edges of 
the back flap.
zRemove any curling by holding the edges diagonally and bending 
them gently.
zIf the edges of the envelope are inflated or curled, place the envelope 
on a flat surface....

Chapter 1 25Before Printing
3Place the stack of envelopes (print side up) in the Auto Sheet Feeder (1), pinch the 
Paper Guide (A) and adjust it to the left side of the stack (2).
zLoad the envelopes in the Auto Sheet Feeder with the short side down.
zSet the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.
ImportantMake sure the stack does not exceed the Load Limit Mark (B).
(A)(2)(B)
(1)
 

Chapter 2
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Copying
Making Copies
This section describes the basic procedure to make copies.
1Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
2Press [COPY].
3Use [ ] or [ ] to select the number of copies (max. 99 copies).
4Adjust the settings for your document as necessary.
5Load the document on the Platen Glass.
6Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying.
The machine starts copying.
NoteFor details on paper, see page 17.
NoteFor the maximum load limit for the paper...

Chapter 2 27Copying
1Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. (See page 23)
2Press [+] repeatedly to select the number of copies (max. 20 copies).
3Press [Paper] repeatedly to select the paper size and type.
The Paper Lamp indicates the selected paper size and type. 
A4 or Letter Photo Paper/A4 or Letter Plain Paper/4x6 Photo Paper
4Load the document on the Platen Glass.
5Press [Color] for color copying, or [Black] for black & white copying.
The machine starts copying.
zTo make high speed copies:...

28Chapter 2Copying
Changing The Copy Settings (MP180)
„Setting The Paper Size And Type
For copying using the Operation Panel, you need to set the size and type of paper loaded in the 
Auto Sheet Feeder.
Follow this procedure:
1Press [COPY].
2Press [Menu] repeatedly until  appears.
3Use [ ] or [ ] to select the paper size, then press [OK].
8.5x11/A4/B5/A5/4x6/5x7/CREDIT CARD SIZE
4Press [Menu] repeatedly until  appears.
5Use [ ] or [ ] to select the paper type.
PLAIN PAPER/PHOTO PAPER PRO/PHOTO PAPER...