Canon printer PIXMA iP1500 User Manual

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Photo Printer
Quick Start Guide
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Canon PIXMA iP1500 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. 
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this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written 
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Contents
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Contents
Basic Printing
Turning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
Loading Paper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
Using Speciality Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
Printing with...

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Basic Printing
Turning on the Printer
1Press the POWER button.
The PPOWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to steady (non-
flashing) green when the printer is ready.NoteThis 
Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your iP1500 
printer and how to use them. For more information, view the iP1500 
User's Guide installed on your computer, or use the online help within 
your printer driver interface:
While in the printer's Properties window, press the...

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Loading Paper
„Print Media to Avoid
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce 
unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.
• Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
• Damp paper
• Paper that is too thin (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)
• Paper that is too thick* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)
*non-Canon branded paper
• Picture postcards
• Postcards with an affixed photo or sticker 
• Envelopes with a double flap
• Envelopes with...

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2Prepare to load paper.
3Load the paper.
„Loading the Plain Paper
Note• Place the printer on a flat surface.
• Do not place any obstacles in front of the printer to secure the space 
for paper output. If the Paper Output Slot is stacked with printed 
sheets, they may be folded or jammed.
Note• Remove the printed papers as necessary from the Paper Output Slot.
• Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific 
drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your...

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„Loading the Envelopes
Use either DL or US Comm. #10 size envelopes.
(3)Select E
Envelope in MMedia Type, and then select CComm. Env. #10 or DDL Env. in 
Page Size.
For the printer driver setting, refer to "P
Printing with Windows"on page 9, 
"P
Printing with Macintosh"on page 11. Important• Do not use the envelopes with embossed or treated surface, with a 
double flap or pressure seals, with sticker flaps.
• Select either D
DL Env. or CComm. Env. #10 According to the...

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„Loading the 4" x 6" size papers
You can print on the 4" x 6" size papers.
(3)Select 4
4 x 6 in in PPage Size.
For the printer driver setting, refer to "P
Printing with Windows"on page 9, 
"P
Printing with Macintosh"on page 11.
(1)Align the paper stack 
against the right side of the 
Auto Sheet Feeder.
Despite the direction of the 
photograph, load the paper 
in the vertical direction.
You can load a maximum of 
20 papers in 4" x 6" size.
(2)Pinch...