Canon Pixma Mp970 Quick Start Guide

7 Before Using the Machine
Handling the Original Document
This section describes how to load the original document on the Platen Glass.
„Original Document Requirements
The original documents you load on the Platen Glass for copying or scanning must meet these 
requirements:
„Loading Original Documents
Load originals to copy or scan on the Platen Glass.
zFor details on how to load photographs, see “Scanning a Photo” on page 35.
zFor details on how to load positive and negative 35 mm film strips and 35 mm...

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2Gently close the Document Cover.
Note
The machine cannot scan the shaded area in the figure below.
(A)
(B)
(A) 0.04 inches / 1 mm
(B) 0.04 inches / 1 mm
 

9 Before Using the Machine
Loading Printing Paper
This section describes how to load printing paper in the Rear Tray and the Cassette.
„Using Specialty Media
Canon recommends that you use Canon genuine media to ensure optimal print quality.
Note
zAt purchase, the machine is set to feed from the Rear Tray. If you are printing without changing paper 
source settings, load paper in the Rear Tray. For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on 
page 16.
zDo not place any objects in front of the...

10Before Using the Machine
„Paper Handling
zRecommended Paper and Requirements
Media TypeModel*1Paper Support Load LimitPaper 
Output Tray 
Load LimitMedia Type
Rear TrayCassetteMachine 
SettingPrinter 
Driver 
Setting
Plain Paper
*2— 150 sheets 150 sheets 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper
Envelopes*3— 10 envelopes 5 envelopes 1 envelope — Envelope
Super White 
PaperSW-201 100 sheets 100 sheets 50 sheets Plain paper Plain Paper
High 
Resolution 
Paper
*3
HR-101N 80 sheets 80 sheets 50 sheets — High...

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*1Paper 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 Number. Purchase 
paper by name.
*2Proper feeding of...

12Before Using the Machine
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 postcard, 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 than 17 lb / 64 gsm)
zPaper that is too thick...

13 Before Using the Machine
„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 Rear Tray and 
plain paper in the Cassette. This way, you can switch the paper source according to the type of 
paper just by pressing the Paper Feed Switch.
You can also specify the type and size of paper to be fed from the Cassette using the printer 
driver. You can print more efficiently by specifying the type of paper you use...

14Before Using the Machine
„If You Print Mainly on Plain Paper
You can load plain paper of the same size in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to 
automatically switch the paper source when either paper source runs out of paper during 
printing.
(A) Rear Tray: Load plain paper
(B) Cassette: Load plain paper
(B)(A)
 

15 Before Using the Machine
Changing the Paper Source
Each time you press the Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to be used switches between the 
Rear Tray and the Cassette. The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit.
(A) Rear Tray lamp
(B) Cassette lamp
(C) Paper Feed Switch
Important
When Printing from Your Computer
If a setting other than Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the Paper 
Feed Switch on the machine will be disabled and the printer driver...

16Before Using the Machine
Loading Paper
„Loading Paper in the Rear Tray
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
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.
zYou cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers.
zAlways load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can cause the 
paper to be jammed....