Canon printer imageCLASS MF5550 User Manual

 
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Introduction
 
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Print Media Requirements 
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Paper Handling 
This chapter describes the print media you can use with this machine, how to load them, and 
where to print out the documents. 
Print Media Requirements 
For high-quality copies, we recommend using paper and transparencies 
recommended by Canon. Some types of paper available at office supply stores may 
not be suitable for this machine. If you have any questions about paper and 
transparencies, contact Canon Authorized Service Facilities or...

 
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Unacceptable Paper 
Do not copy on the following types of copy stock. Doing so may result in paper 
jams.  
Severely curled or wrinkled paper  
Transparencies designed for full-color copiers or printers  
Paper which has already been copied using a digital full-color copier (Do not copy 
on the reverse side.)  
Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not copy on 
the reverse side.)
IMPORTANT
 
Never attempt to make...

 
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Printing Areas 
Please note that the term printing area represents both the recommended area 
for optimum print quality and the entire area where the machine can technically 
print from your computer. 
Printing area (light shade) 
: Canon recommends that you print within this area. 
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Paper 
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Envelope
NOTE
 
Copying areas are a little larger than printing areas.
 MAX. 13/64 (5 mm) MAX. 13/64 (5 mm)
MAX. 13/64 (5 mm)
MAX. 13/64 (5 mm)
Feeding...

 
Loading Paper 
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Loading Paper 
This section describes how to load paper in the cassette and the multi-purpose 
feeder.
CAUTION
 
When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the paper.
NOTE
  
The paper in the multi-purpose feeder is fed prior to the paper in the cassette.
  
The cassette holds up to approximately 250 sheets of 17 lb (64 g/m
 
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) paper or 
approximately 20 envelopes.
 
. 
Loading Paper in the Cassette 
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Fan the paper stack first, then...

 
Loading Paper 
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Paper Handling
 
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Pinch and slide the length slide guide to fit the size of the paper 
stack you want to load.
IMPORTANT
 
If the slide guides are not adjusted correctly for the size of the paper, the quality of your 
printouts may be adversely affected.
 
4
 
Load the paper stack in the cassette with the print side down. 
When you load paper with a logo on, position the paper with the print side down (logo 
side) and load it so that the top of the paper feeds first in the...

 
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Pinch and slide the width slide guides to fit the paper stack. 
Make sure the paper stack does not exceed the load limit mark. 
6
 
Insert the cassette into the machine.
NOTE
 
If you do not completely insert the cassette into the machine, paper jams may occur.
HooksLoad limit
mark
Hook
Hook
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Loading Paper 
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Paper Handling
 
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Specify the paper size. 
❑ 
Press [Menu]  
➞ 
 [ ] or [ ] to select   
➞  
 press [Set]. 
❑ 
Press [ ] or [ ] to select   
➞  
 press [Set]   
➞  
 [] or [ ] to select 
  
➞ 
 press [Set]. 
❑ 
Press [ ] or [ ] to select the appropriate paper size (LTR, LGL, EXECUTIV, A4, B5, 
ENVELOPE, or FREE SIZE)  
➞ 
 press [Set].
IMPORTANT
  
Do not load different size and type of paper at the same time.
  
Do not load extra paper when there is still paper left in the...

 
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Remove any curling from the envelopes by holding the edges 
diagonally and bending them gently. 
3
 
Run a pen or other rounded object along the back flaps to flatten 
them. 
The flaps should not bulge more than  
13
 
/ 
64
 
 (5 mm). 
4
 
Tap the edges on a flat surface to even the envelopes. 
5
 
Pull out the cassette completely.
Flap
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Loading Paper 
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Pinch and slide the length slide guide to fit the size of the 
envelopes you want to load.
IMPORTANT
 
If the slide guides are not adjusted correctly for the size of the envelopes, the quality of 
your printouts may be adversely affected.
 
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Load the envelopes in the cassette with the print side down and 
the right edge (i.e., closer to the stamp) first. 
If the envelope to be loaded has a flap on the short edge, this edge must enter the 
machine first. Not...