Canon Pixma Mp830 User Guide

Chapter 1 19Before Printing
„Setting the Power Save Mode
The machine enters Power save mode if not operated for a certain interval. In the Power save 
mode, the internal fluorescent lamp are turned off, and the selected Mode Lamp stays lit. You 
can configure the interval that the machine waits before entering Power save mode. See 
“Power save setting” on page 141.
When you try to perform any operation such as copying, faxing, or scanning, the machine will 
exit from Power save mode.
If you use the...

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„Loading Documents
Load documents that you want to copy or scan on the Platen Glass or the ADF.
zUsing The Platen Glass
1Lift the Document Cover.
2Load your document on the Platen Glass.
zPlace your document face down on the Platen Glass. 
zAlign the upper left corner of your document with the alignment mark on the upper left 
corner of the Platen Glass.
Note
zMake sure any glue, ink, correction fluid, or the like is completely dry before loading the 
document.
zRemove all...

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3Gently close the Document Cover.
zUsing The ADF
1Remove any documents from the Platen Glass.
2Open the Document Tray.
3Load the document in the ADF (1). 
Load the document with the side you want to copy, fax, or scan face side up in the ADF.
Note
zThe machine cannot scan the area within about 0.08" / 2 mm from the rear edge, and 
within about 0.08" / 2 mm from the left edge of the Platen Glass.
zYou can also scan in originals that are up to 0.8" / 20 mm thick,...

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4Adjust the Document Guides to match the document width (2).
Loading Paper
This section describes how to load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette.
„Paper Handling
zRecommended Paper and Requirements
Note
Ensure that the edge of the document stack is in line with the Paper Size Mark imprinted on 
the Document Tray (A).
Media TypeModel*1Paper Support Load LimitPrinter Driver 
Setting for 
[Media Type]
Auto Sheet FeederCassette
Plain Paper — 0.52"/13 mm...

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Paper having a "Model Number" is Canon specialty media.
You may not be able to purchase some Canon branded paper depending on your country.
*1 Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by the name.*2 This is available only when printing from your computer.*3 When loading a stack of paper, the printed side may be marked when it is fed in. If this 
happens, load paper one sheet at a time.
*4 When Windows is being used, you can specify the print setting...

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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.
zFolded, curled or wrinkled paper
zDamp paper
zExcessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)
zExcessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)(non-Canon branded paper)
zPicture postcards
zPostcards affixed with photos or stickers 
zEnvelopes with double flaps
zEnvelopes with sticker...

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zStore printouts in photo albums, photo frames, or presentation binders to protect them from 
direct exposure to air or sunlight. 
zDo not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album as you may not be able to remove them. 
zBe aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the 
paper to turn yellow.
„About the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette
You can load paper in both the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette.
Loading paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder...

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zContinuous printing on the same type/size of paper by using both the 
Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette together
If the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette runs out of paper, the paper source automatically switches 
to the other one. This is useful for printing onto a large volume of paper.
(A) If the Auto Sheet Feeder runs out of paper, the paper source automatically changes to the 
Cassette.
Important
zWhen printing from a computer, you need to set this feature with the printer...

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„Changing the Paper Source
Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected as a paper 
source. Press [Feed Switch] to change the paper source.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp
(B) [Feed Switch]
(C) Cassette Lamp
„Loading the Print Media in the Auto Sheet Feeder
zLoading Paper
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
Note
zPress [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp is lit when feeding paper from the 
Auto Sheet Feeder...

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2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Paper Support, then pull out the Paper Support Extension to support the paper.
(2)Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray.
(3)Open the Paper Output Tray Extension completely.
(4)Press [Feed Switch] so that the Auto Sheet Feeder Lamp (A) lights.
3Load the paper.
(1)Load the paper into 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....