Canon Pixma Mp210 Quick Start Guide

7 Before Using the Machine
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
zMatte Photo Paper
zPhoto Paper Plus Double Sided
zPhoto Paper Plus Glossy
zPhoto Paper Plus Semi-gloss
zPhoto Paper Pro
zPhoto Stickers
zMedia Suited for Business 
Documents
zHigh Resolution Paper
 

8Before Using the Machine
„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...

9 Before Using the Machine
*7 This paper cannot be used in Macintosh®.
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 machine 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...

10Before Using the Machine
„Loading Paper
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.
NotezWe recommend using genuine...

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Before Using the Machine
2Prepare to load paper.
(1) Open the Paper Support, then pull out the 
Paper Support Extension.
(2) Open the Paper Output Tray.
(3) Open 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 paper. See “Paper Handling” 
on page 8.
3Load the paper.
(1)Load the paper in the Rear Tray with the print 
side facing UP.
(2) Align the paper...

12Before Using the Machine
„Loading Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized 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 flap of an envelope is curled, flatten it.
zIf 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,...

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Before Using the Machine
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 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.
(2) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the envelope.
(3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.
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...

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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.
1Load the paper.
(1) Load the 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.
2Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.
NotezWhen performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type...

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Copying
Copying
Making Copies
This section describes the ba sic procedure to make copies.
1Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 4.
2Load paper.
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 7.
3Load the original on the Platen Glass.
See “Loading Original Documents” on page 6.
4Specify the copy settings.
(1)Press the  + button repeatedly to specify the num ber of copies (max. 20 copies).
(2) Press the  Paper button repeatedly to specify the page size and media type.
The  Paper  lamp...

16Copying
Changing the Copy Settings
„Setting The Default Page Size
You can switch the size of paper loaded in the Rear Tray between A4 and Letter.
1Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until d appears.
2Press the Black button to select A4, or the Color button to select Letter.
Using Useful Copy Functions
For details, refer to “Fit-to-Page Copying (MP210 series)” in “Making Copies” of the User’s Guide on-
screen manual.
Fit-to-Page Copying