Canon printer PIXMA iP3300 User Manual

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Before Printing
„ Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Front Feeder
This printer offers two paper sources to load printing paper; the Auto Sheet Feeder, found at the 
top of the printer, and the Front Feeder, found at the front of the printer.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder
(B) Front Feeder
zWhen Printing for the First Time
At purchase, the printer is set to feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder. 
If you are printing without changing paper source  settings, load paper in the Auto Sheet 
Feeder.
Note
You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Feeder.
When using any other type of paper, load it in the Auto Sheet Feeder. For details on loading paper, 
see “Loading Paper” on page 10.
Note
For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 11.
(B)
(A) 
						

							8Before Printing
(A) Load plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
zTo Change the Paper Source
In the printer driver, select a  Paper Source. For details on printer driver settings, see 
“Printing with Windows” on page 15 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 16.
(A) Switch paper source here.
Note
If you select  Front for Plain Paper , the printer will automatically switch to the Front Feeder when 
Plain Paper  is specified for  Media Type.
(A)
(A) 
						

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Before Printing
„ Paper Source Selection Scenarios
Deciding on the usage of the two paper sources  to print with minimum reloading of paper 
depends mainly on the variety of the type of  paper you use regularly, and also on space 
limitations of the location you are setting the printer.
z 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 Auto Sheet 
Feeder and plain paper in the Front Feeder. In the printer driver, select  Front for Plain Paper 
for  Paper Source . The printer will automatically sw itch to the Front Feeder when Plain 
Paper  is specified for  Media Type.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder: Load paper of various types and sizes, including photo paper
(B) Front Feeder: Load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper
z Choosing the paper source to ma tch the location of the printer
You can choose to use only either the Auto Sheet Feeder or Front Feeder according to the 
location of the printer. For example, if you intend to install the printer in a small place, such as 
on a shelf with minimal space, you can  use just the Front Feeder for printing.
Note
You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Feeder.
When using any other type of paper, load it in the Auto Sheet Feeder. For details on loading paper, 
see “Loading Paper” on page 10.
Note
You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper in the Front Feeder.
When using any other type of paper, load it in the Auto Sheet Feeder. For details on loading paper, 
see “Loading Paper” on page 10.
(B)
(A) 
						

							10Before Printing
„Loading Paper
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.
z You cannot print on postcards affixed with photos or stickers.
z Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can 
cause the paper to be jammed.
NotezFor details on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to 
“Printing Media” in the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
z For detailed instructions on how to load specialty media into the printer, refer to “Printing Media” 
in the  User’s Guide  on-screen manual.
When Printing on Plain Paper
z You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. When printing on both sides, 
we recommend Canon’s Super White Paper Double-Sided.
Paper size: 
– Standard sizes: A4, B5, A5 (Auto Sheet Feeder only), Letter, and Legal (Auto Sheet Feeder 
only)
– Non-standard sizes for the Auto Sheet Feeder: 2.13 x 3.39 to 8.5 x 23 / 54.0 x 86.0 mm to  215.9 x 584.2 mm
Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm
z You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (17 lb / 64 gsm, 0.52 inches / 13 mm in height) in 
the Auto Sheet Feeder, and up to 110 sheets of plain paper (17 lb / 64 gsm, 0.39 inches / 10 mm 
in height) in the Front Feeder. However, proper feeding of paper may not be possible at this 
maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high 
or low temperature and humidity). In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time 
to around half (around 0.2 inches / 5 mm in paper stack height).
z Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the Paper Output Tray.
When Printing on 5 x 7, 4 x 6, or 2.13 x 3.39 (Credit Card-sized) paper
z Load paper only in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
z You can load up to 20 sheets of 4 x 6 or 2.13 x 3.39 (credit card-sized) paper and 10 sheets 
of 5 x 7 paper.
z We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs.
Refer to “Printing Media” in the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
(A) (B) 
						

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Before Printing
z Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Sheet Feeder Cover and pull out the 
Paper Support.
(2) Open the Front Feeder.
(3) Extend the Output Paper Support.
(4) Adjust the position of the Paper Thickness 
Lever.
Set it to the right when printing on envelopes or 
T-shirt transfers, and left when printing on any 
other type of paper. See “Paper Handling” on 
page 4.
3Load the paper.
(1)Load the paper in 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.
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the paper stack.
NotezAlign the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may 
cause paper jams.
z If paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite 
direction until the paper becomes completely flat. See “Paper is curled.” on page 58.
z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.
– Put unused paper back into the package and keep them on a level surface.
– Take out only the necessary number of sheets from the package, just before printing.
Note
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when 
you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
(1)
(4)
(2)(3)
(A) (1)
(2)
(3)
Do not load higher than the Load Limit 
Mark (A). 
						

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4In the printer driver, select  Auto Sheet Feeder for Paper Source .
See “Printing with Windows” on page 15 or  “Printing with Macintosh” on page 16.
zLoading Paper in the Front Feeder
You can load A4, Letter, or B5-sized plain paper (such as Canon Super White Paper SW-201) in 
the Front Feeder. You cannot load any other paper in the Front Feeder.
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
See “Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.” on page 11.
2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Front Feeder.
(2) Extend the Output Paper Support.
(3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.
3Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN.
(1)Load the paper in the Front Feeder with the 
print side facing DOWN and the leading edge 
to the far side.
(2) Align the right edge of the paper stack against 
the inner face of the Front Feeder, and the 
near and left edges with the Paper Size Mark.
(3) Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the loaded paper stack.
Note
Select the page size of the loaded paper in  Page Size (Windows) or  Paper Size (Macintosh) in the 
printer driver.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(2)
Do not load higher than the Load Limit 
Mark (A). (3)
(1)
(A) 
						

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Before Printing
4In the printer driver, select  Front Feeder for Paper Source .
See “Printing with Windows” on page 15 or  “Printing with Macintosh” on page 16.
Note
When loading paper in the Front Feeder, refer to the illustration below and make sure not to load 
paper with the wrong side up. 
Note
Select the page size of the loaded paper in Page Size (Windows) or  Paper Size (Macintosh) in the 
printer driver. 
						

							14Before Printing
„Loading Envelopes
Envelopes must be fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder. Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. 
#10-sized envelope.
1Retract the Paper Support.
2Load the envelope against the Cover Guide 
(the right side of the Paper Support). 
Load with the front face UP and the rear flaps 
DOWN on the left.
A maximum of 10 envelopes can be loaded at 
once.
3Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the envelope.
4Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.
5Specify the settings in  the printer driver.
(1)Select  Envelope  in Media Type .
(2) Select the size for envelopes.
In Windows, select  DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10  in Page Size .
In Macintosh, select  DL Envelope (Mac OS X v.10.4.x or 10.3.x),  Long Envelope (Mac 
OS X v.10.2.8), or  #10 Envelope in Paper Size .
For details on printer driver settings, see “Print ing with Windows” on page 15 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 16.
Importantz Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals, or 
sticker flaps.
z Select either  DL Env. (Windows)/  DL Envelope  (Mac OS X v.10.4.x or 10.3.x)/  Long Envelope 
(Mac OS X v.10.2.8) or  Comm.Env. #10 (Windows)/ #10 Envelope  (Macintosh) in the printer 
driver according to the envelope size you are using. If you do not, the address will be printed in 
the wrong direction.
Important
Envelopes may not be fed properly if the Paper 
Support is extended.
Important
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright.
*1
*2 2
3
*1 Printing orientation
*2 Make sure the flaps are folded. 1
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Basic Printing
Basic Printing
This section describes the  procedure for basic printing. 
Printing with Windows
1
Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.
See “Turning the Printer On and Off” on page 2 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 4.
2Create a document or open a file to print  using an appropriate application software.
3Select Print on the application software’s  File 
menu.
4Make sure that  Canon iP3300  is selected, 
and click  Preferences  (or Properties ).
5Specify the required settings and click  OK.
Make sure that the proper paper source is selected 
in Paper Source .
6Click Print (or OK).
Note
zIf you select  Front for Plain Paper , the printer 
will automatically switch to the Front Feeder 
when  Plain Paper  is specified for  Media Type. 
You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or 
B5-sized plain paper in the Front Feeder.
z For details on other printer driver functions, click 
Help  or Instructions  to view the online help or 
the  Printer Driver Guide  on-screen manual. 
Instructions  is only displayed when the on-
screen manuals are installed. 
						

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Printing with Macintosh
1
Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.
See “Turning the Printer On and Off” on page 2 and “Loading Printing Paper” on page 4.
2Create a document or open a file to print  using an appropriate application software.
3Select Page Setup  on the application 
software’s  File menu. 
4Confirm that  iP3300 is selected in  Format 
for .
5Select the desired paper size in  Paper Size.
6Click OK.
7Select  Print on the application software’s  File menu.
8Select  Quality & Media  in the pop-up menu.
9Specify the required settings.
Make sure that the proper paper source is selected 
in Paper Source .
10Click Print.
NotezIf you select  Front for Plain Paper , the printer 
will automatically switch to the Front Feeder 
when  Plain Paper  is specified for  Media Type. 
You cannot load paper other than A4, Letter, or 
B5-sized plain paper in the Front Feeder.
z For details on other printer driver functions, click 
 to view the  Printer Driver Guide  on-screen 
manual. If the on-screen manuals are not 
installed, the  Printer Driver Guide  on-screen 
manual is not displayed even if   is clicked.