Canon Pixma Mp510 Quick Start Guide

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Before Printing
Paper with a Model Number is Canon specialty media.
You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on your country.
*1 Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by name.
*2 Available only when printing from your computer.
*3 Feeding this paper from the Front Feeder can damage the machine. Load in the Auto Sheet 
Feeder.
*4 When loading a stack of paper, the printed side may become marked when it is fed in. In this  case, load paper one sheet at a time.
*5 Cannot be used on a Macintosh
®.
*6 SG-201 only
*7 You can specify the print setting easily by  using the Easy-Photo Print provided with the 
Setup CD-ROM .
*8 When copying onto sticker paper, be sure to select  Sticker copy in Special copy  in the 
Copy mode. Refer to “Creating Stickers (Sticker  Copy)” in “Using Useful Copy Functions” of 
the  User’s Guide  on-screen manual.
When printing photos stored in a memory card to sticker paper, be sure to select  Sticker 
print  in Special photo print  in the Memory card mode. Refer to “Printing on Stickers 
(Sticker Print)” in “Other  Useful Functions” of the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
When printing photos saved on your mobile phone to sticker paper, select  Sticker for paper 
size in  Wireless print settings . Refer to “Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout 
When Printing from a Mobile Phone” in the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
z To specify the page size and media type when pr inting from your computer, refer to the Printer 
Driver Guide  on-screen manual.
z To specify the page size and media type when printing photos saved on mobile phones, refer 
to “Setting the Page Size, Media Type, and Layout  When Printing from a Mobile Phone” in the 
User’s Guide  on-screen manual.
zMedia Types You Cannot Use
Do not use the following types of paper. Usi ng 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 thi nner than a post card, including plain paper or 
notepad paper cut to a small size.
z Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper
z Damp paper
z Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 64 gsm / 17 lb)
z Paper that is too thick (non-Canon genuine paper weighing more than 105 gsm / 28 lb)
z Picture postcards
Photo 
St i c ke r s
*7, *8PS-101 1 sheet Not loadable*3Left
Photo Paper 
Plus Glossy
T- S h i r t  
Transfers
*2TR-301 1 sheet Not loadable*3Right T- S h i r t  
Transfers
Note
For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to “Printing Media” in the  User’s Guide on-
screen manual.
Media TypeModel*1Paper Support Load LimitPaper 
Thickness 
LeverPrinter Driver 
Setting for 
Media Type
Auto Sheet FeederFront Feeder
 
						

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zPostcards affixed with photos or stickers 
z Envelopes with double flaps
z Envelopes with sticker flaps
z Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
z Any type of paper with holes
z Paper that is not rectangular
z Paper bound with staples or glue
z Paper with adhesives
z Paper decorated with glitter, etc.
z Photo Paper Pro Guidelines
zDo not touch the print surface until the ink is  dry (approximately 30 minutes). Colors in dark 
images may appear indistinct at first, but will  become clearer after approximately 30 minutes.
z Images may become smudged if you place printouts in an album before the ink is completely 
dry. We recommend to allow the ink to dry for 24 hours before placing your printouts in an 
album. 
z Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer  or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight.
z Do not store or display printouts in hot or  humid conditions. Never expose them to heat or 
direct sunlight.
z Store printouts in photo albums, photo frames, or  presentation binders to protect them from 
direct exposure to air or sunlight. 
z Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album  as you may not be able to remove them. 
Note that some types of clear plastic folder s and albums may cause the edges of the paper to 
turn yellow.
„ Using Specialty Media
Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine  media to ensure optimal print quality.
zPhoto Quality Media
zGlossy Photo Paper
z Matte Photo Paper
z Photo Paper Plus Double Sided
z Photo Paper Plus Glossy
z Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
z Photo Paper Pro
z Photo Stickers
z Media Suited for Business 
Documents
zHigh Resolution Paper
 
						

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Before Printing
„ Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Front Feeder
This machine offers two paper sources to load printing paper; the Auto Sheet Feeder, found at 
the top of the machine, and the Front Feeder, found at the front of the machine.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder
(B) Front Feeder
zWhen Printing for the First Time
At purchase, the machine is set to feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder. 
If you are printing without changing paper source  settings, load paper in the Auto Sheet 
Feeder.
(A) Load plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Note
You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Feeder.
When using any other type of paper, load it in the Auto Sheet Feeder. For details on loading paper, 
see “Loading Paper” on page 12.
Note
For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 13.
(B)
(A)
(A)
 
						

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zTo Change the Paper Source
The  Auto Sheet Feeder  lamp lights up when feeding from the Auto Sheet Feeder, and the 
Front Feeder  lamp lights up when feeding from the Front Feeder.
Before you print, make sure that the paper source selection matches the paper source where 
you actually loaded paper.
To change the paper source, simply press the  Paper Feed Switch. 
For details, see “Changing the Paper Source” on page 11. 
(A) Press to change the paper source.
„ Paper Source Selection Scenarios
Deciding on the usage of the two paper sources  to print with minimum reloading of paper 
depends on the variety of the type of paper you use regularly.
z If you print regularly on photo paper as well as on plain paper
If you use photo paper as much as plain paper,  you can load photo paper in the Auto Sheet 
Feeder and plain paper in the Front Feeder. This way, you can switch the paper source 
according to the type of paper just by pressing the  Paper Feed Switch.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder: Load paper of various types and sizes, including photo paper
(B) Front Feeder: Load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper
Note
You can also select the paper source using the printer driver. For details on paper source selection 
using the printer driver, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual.
Note
You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Feeder. 
When using any other type of paper, load it in the Auto Sheet Feeder. For details on loading paper, 
see “Loading Paper” on page 12.
(A)
(B)
(A)
 
						

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Before Printing
„ Changing the Paper Source
Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected as the paper 
source. Press the  Paper Feed Switch  to change the paper source.
(A)  Auto Sheet Feeder  lamp
(B)  Paper Feed Switch
(C)  Front Feeder  lamp
Important
When Printing from Your Computer
zIf Paper Feed Switch  is not selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the  Paper Feed 
Switch  on the machine will be disabled when printing. Confirm the setting in the printer driver. 
See “Printing with Windows” on page 22 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 23.
z If a setting other than  Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the 
printer driver settings takes precedence when printing. For details on paper source selection 
using the printer driver, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual. 
Note
Press the Paper Feed Switch  to select the paper source so that the  Auto Sheet Feeder lamp is lit 
when feeding from the Auto Sheet Feeder, and the  Front Feeder lamp is lit when feeding from the 
Front Feeder.
(A)
(B)
(C)
 
						

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„Loading Paper
Important
zIf 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.
NotezFor details on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to 
“Printing Media” in the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
z For detailed instructions on how to load specialty media into the machine, refer to “Printing 
Media” in the  User’s Guide  on-screen manual.
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: A4, B5, A5 (Auto Sheet Feeder only), Letter, and Legal (Auto Sheet Feeder 
only)
– Non-standard sizes for the Auto Sheet Feeder: 2.13 x 3.39 to 8.5 x 23 / 54.0 x 86.0 mm to  215.9 x 584.2 mm
Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm
z You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (17 lb / 64 gsm, 0.52 inches / 13 mm in height) in 
the Auto Sheet Feeder and up to 110 sheets of plain paper (17 lb / 64 gsm, 0.39 inches / 10 mm 
in height) in the Front Feeder. However, proper feeding of paper may not be possible at this 
maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high 
or low temperature and humidity). In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time 
to around half (around 0.2 inches / 5 mm in paper stack height).
z Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the Paper Output Tray.
When Printing on 5 x 7, 4 x 6, or 2.13 x 3.39 (Credit Card-sized) paper
z Load paper only in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
z You can load up to 20 sheets of 4 x 6 or 2.13 x 3.39 (credit card-sized) paper and 10 sheets 
of 5 x 7 paper.
z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs.
Refer to “Printing Media” in the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
(A) (B)
 
						

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Before Printing
z Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Sheet Feeder Cover and pull out the 
Paper Support.
(2) Open the Front Feeder.
(3) Extend the Paper Output Support.
(4) Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the Auto 
Sheet Feeder  lamp (A) lights.
(5) 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 6.
NotezAlign 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 65.
z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.
– 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.
Note
You can also select the paper source with the printer 
driver.
For details, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide on-screen 
manual.
(1)
(2) (A)
(3) (4)
(5)
 
						

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3Load the paper.
(1)Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 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.
zLoading Paper in the Front Feeder
You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in the 
Front Feeder. You cannot load any other paper in the Front Feeder.
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
See “Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.” on page 13.
2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Front Feeder.
(2) Extend the Paper Output Support.
(3) Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the 
Front Feeder  lamp (A) lights.
(4) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.
Note
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when 
you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Note
When performing copy direct printing without using a 
computer, press  Settings to select the page size of 
the loaded paper. When using the machine connected 
to a computer, select the page size of the loaded paper 
in  Page Size  in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with 
Windows” on page 22 or “Printing with Macintosh” on 
page 23.
Note
You can also select the paper source with the printer 
driver.
For details, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide on-screen 
manual.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
Do not load higher than the Load Limit 
Mark (A).
(4)
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)
 
						

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Before Printing
3Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN.
(1) Load the paper in the Front Feeder with the 
print side facing DOWN and the leading edge 
to the far side.
(2) Align the paper stack against the right edge of 
the Front Feeder.
(3) Align the near and the left edges of the paper 
with the Paper Size Mark.
(4) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the loaded paper stack.
NotezWhen loading paper in the Front Feeder, refer to the illustration below and make sure not to 
load paper with the wrong side up. 
z When performing copy direct printing without using a computer, press  Settings to select the 
page size. When using the machine connected to a computer, select the page size of the 
loaded paper in  Page Size in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 22 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 23.
Do not load higher than the Load Limit 
Mark (A). (4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(A)
 
						

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„Loading Envelopes
Envelopes must be fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder. Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. 
#10-sized envelope.
1Retract the Paper Support.
2Load the envelope against the Cover Guide 
(the right side of the Paper Support). 
Load with the front face UP and the rear flaps 
DOWN on the left.
A maximum of 10 envelopes can be loaded at 
once.
3Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the envelope.
4Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the Auto Sheet Feeder  lamp lights up.
5Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.
6In the printer driver, select  Envelope in Media Type , and then select  DL Env. or 
Comm. Env. #10  in Page Size .
For details on printer driver settings, see “Print ing with Windows” on page 22 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 23.
Importantz You need to print from the computer to print on envelopes.
z Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals, or 
sticker flaps.
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
Envelopes may not be fed properly if the Paper Support is extended.
Important
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright.*1 4
3*1 Printing orientation
*2 Make sure the flaps are folded. 1*2
2
5