Canon printer PIXMA iP4300 User Manual

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Before Printing
„ Loading Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope.
zLoading Envelopes in the Auto Sheet Feeder
1Load 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.
2Pinch the Paper Guide and slide it against the 
left side of the envelope.
3Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the 
Auto Sheet Feeder  lamp lights up.
4In the...

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zLoading Envelopes in the Cassette
1Extend the Cassette.
See “Adjust the size of the Cassette.” on page 15.
2Align the envelope stack against the right 
side of the Cassette.
Load with the front face DOWN. The flap of the 
envelope will appear facing UP on the left side.
A maximum of 5 envelopes can be loaded at once.
3Slide the Paper Guide against the side of the 
envelope.
4Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the 
Cassette  lamp lights up.
5In the printer driver, select  Envelope in...

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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.
2Make sure that the proper paper source is selected.
See “Changing the Paper Source” on page 11.
3Create a document or open a file to print  using an appropriate application software.
4Select Print on the application software’s  File 
menu.
5Make sure...

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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.
2Make sure that the proper paper source is selected.
See “Changing the Paper Source” on page 11.
3Create a document or open a file to print  using an appropriate application software.
4Select Page Setup  on the application 
software’s  File menu. 
5Confirm that  iP4300 is selected in  Format 
for .
6Select the desired...

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Printing Photographs Direct ly from a Compliant Device
Printing Photographs Directly from a 
Compliant Device
Printing from a PictBridge Compliant Device
You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such  as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile 
phone and print recorded images directly without using a computer.
A device with this mark is PictBridge-compatible.
„Connecting a PictBridge Compliant Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to th is printer, use a USB cable recommended by the...

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3Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer.
(1)Make sure that the PictBridge compliant device 
is turned off.
(2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the 
printer using a USB cable recommended by 
the manufacturer of the device.
The device turns on automatically.
If your device does not turn on automatically, 
turn it on manually.
(3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for 
direct printing.
 will appear on the LCD of the...

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Printing Photographs Direct ly from a Compliant Device
„Printing Photographs Directly fr om a PictBridge Compliant Device
When operating the device, be sure to follow the  instructions given in the instruction manual of 
your PictBridge compliant devic e. This section describes the page size, media type, layout, 
image optimization modes, and date printing mode t hat can be set on a PictBridge compliant 
device connected to the printer.
z Confirming or Changing PictBridge Print Settings from Your...

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zPaper Size and Paper Type Settings
If these settings are set to  Default (the setting to follow that of the printer) on the PictBridge 
compliant device,  4 x 6 is applied for  Paper size and Photo  (Photo Paper Plus Glossy) is 
applied for  Paper type .
The following sizes and types of printi ng paper can be loaded according to the  Paper size and 
Paper type  settings.
*1 Exclusively used to print photo stickers.  When printing on sticker paper,...

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Printing Photographs Direct ly from a Compliant Device
zImage Optimize Setting
If Image optimize  is set to Default (the setting to follow that of the printer) on the PictBridge 
compliant device,  ExifPrint is applied.
If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge co mpatible device, additional options of VIVID, NR , or 
VIVID+NR  may be available, depending on the model.
* VIVID  prints green and blue portions of photos more vividly.
  NR  (Noise Reduction) reduces noise in blue po rtions, such as the...

26Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank
When ink runs out, replace the ink tank. The printer wi ll not print if the wrong type of ink tank is used, 
or if it is installed in the incorrect position.
The printer uses the following ink tanks.
„ Getting the Ink Level Information
z Ink Level Indication on the Printer
You can confirm the ink level in each ink tank by the ink lamps. Open the Top Cover of the printer 
to confirm how the ink lamps light or flash.
Ink is low:...