Canon Pixma Mp970 Quick Start Guide

17 Before Using the Machine
2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Sheet Feeder Cover and pull out the 
Paper Support.
Put your finger in the rounded indent of the 
Paper Support and pull it out until it stops.
(2)Open the Paper Output Tray.
Put your finger in the center of the top of the 
Paper Output Tray and open it gently.
(3)Open the Output Tray Extension.
(4)Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the 
Rear Tray lamp (A) lights.
3Load the paper.
(1)Load the paper in the Rear Tray with the print 
side...

18Before Using the Machine
„Loading Paper in the Cassette
Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and require the use of the Rear 
Tray. If you intend to use only the Cassette, check for any usage restrictions in advance. See 
“Paper Handling” on page 10.
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
See “Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.” on page 16.
2Pull out the Cassette from the machine.
3Load the paper with the print side facing 
DOWN....

19 Before Using the Machine
4Insert the Cassette into the machine.
Push the Cassette all the way into the machine.
5Prepare the Paper Output Tray.
(1)Open the Paper Output Tray.
Put your finger in the center of the top of the 
Paper Output Tray and open it gently.
(2)Open the Output Tray Extension.
(3)Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the 
Cassette lamp (B) lights.
6Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper.
Note
zWhen performing copy direct printing without using a...

20Before Using the Machine
Loading Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.
„Loading Envelopes in the Rear Tray
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...

21 Before Using the Machine
2Load the envelopes.
(1)Load the envelope against the Cover Guide 
(the right side of the Paper Support).
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)Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Rear Tray lamp lights up.
3Specify the settings in the printer driver.
(1)Select Envelope in Media Type.
(2)Select the size for...

22Before Using the Machine
„Loading Envelopes in the Cassette
1Prepare the envelopes.
See “Prepare the envelopes.” on page 20.
2Load the envelopes.
(1)Align the envelope stack against the right side 
of the Cassette.
Load with the address side facing DOWN. The 
flap of the envelope will appear facing UP on 
the left side.
Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once.
(2)Slide the Paper Guides against the sides of the 
envelope.
(3)Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the 
Cassette lamp lights up.
3Specify the...

23 Before Using the Machine
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.
„Loading Small-Sized Paper in the Rear Tray
(1)Load the small-sized paper against the Cover 
Guide (the right side of the Paper Support) with 
the print side facing UP.
(2)Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the paper stack.
(3)Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the Rear 
Tr a y lamp lights.
(4)Specify the page size and media type...

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„Loading Small-Sized Paper in the Cassette
(1)Align the paper stack against the right side of 
the Cassette with the print side facing DOWN.
(2)Slide the Paper Guides against the sides of the 
paper stack.
(3)Press the Paper Feed Switch so that the 
Cassette lamp lights.
(4)Specify the page size and media type settings 
according to the loaded paper.
Note
zWhen performing copy direct printing without using a computer, select the size and type of 
the loaded paper in Page size...

25 Copying
Copying
Making Copies
This section describes the basic procedure to make copies. For details, refer to “Copying” in the 
User’s Guide on-screen manual.
1Turn on the machine.
See “Turning the Machine On and Off” on page 5.
2Make sure that Copy is selected on the HOME screen, then press the OK button.
3Load paper.
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 9.
4Load the original document on the Platen Glass.
See “Handling the Original Document” on page 7.
5Specify copy settings.
(1)Confirm the paper...

26Copying
(1)Magnification
Specify the reduction/enlargement method. For details, refer to “Reducing or Enlarging a 
Copy” in “Making Copies” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
(2)Intensity
Specify the intensity. For details, refer to “Changing Intensity Setting” in “Making Copies” 
of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
(3)Page size
Select the page size of the loaded paper.
(4)Media type
Select the media type of the loaded paper.
(5)Print quality
Adjust print quality according to the original....