Canon printer PIXMA iP4300 User Manual

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Before Printing
„ Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette
This printer offers two paper sources to load printing paper; the Auto Sheet Feeder, found at the 
top of the printer, and the Cassette, found at the front of the printer.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder
(B) Cassette
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
For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 13.
(B)
(A) 
						

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(A) Load plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
zTo Change the Paper Source
The Auto Sheet Feeder lamp lights up when feeding from the Auto Sheet Feeder, and the 
Cassette lamp lights up when feeding from the Cassette.
Before you print, make sure that the paper source selection matches the paper source where 
you actually loaded paper. 
To change the paper source, simply press the  Paper Feed Switch.
For details, see “Changing the Paper Source” on page 11.
(A) Press to change the paper source.
Note
You can also select the paper source using the printer driver. For details on paper source selection 
using the printer driver, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual.
(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 Cassette. This way,  you can switch the paper source according 
to the type of paper just by pressing the  Paper Feed Switch.
You can also specify the type and size of paper  to be fed from the Cassette using the printer 
driver. You can print more efficiently by spec ifying the type of paper you use regularly this 
way, since the paper source will be switched aut omatically to the Cassette for this paper. 
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder: Load paper of various types and sizes, including photo paper
(B) Cassette: Load paper you use most regularly, such as plain paper.
Note
z Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and requires the use of the 
Auto Sheet Feeder. Refer to “Compatible Media Types” in “Printing Media” of the  User’s Guide 
on-screen manual. For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on page 12.
z For details on printer driver settings, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual.
(A)
(B) 
						

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zIf you print mainly on plain paper
You can load plain paper of the same size in both paper sources, and set the printer driver to 
automatically switch the paper source when ei ther paper source runs out of paper during 
printing.
(A) Auto Sheet Feeder: Load plain paper
(B) Cassette: Load 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 Cassette 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 c an use just the Cassette for printing.
Note
zFor details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on page 12.
z For details on printer driver settings, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual.
Note
Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and requires the use of the Auto 
Sheet Feeder. If you intend to use only the Cassette, check for any usage restrictions in advance. 
For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on page 12.
(A)
(B) 
						

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Before Printing
„ Changing the Paper Source
Before printing, confirm that the location where you have loaded paper is selected as the paper 
source. Press the  Paper Feed Switch  to change the paper source.
(A)  Auto Sheet Feeder  lamp
(B) Paper Feed Switch
(C)  Cassette  lamp
ImportantzIf Paper Feed Switch  is not selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the  Paper Feed 
Switch  on the printer will be disabled when printing. Confirm the setting in the printer driver. 
See “Printing with Windows” on page 19 or “Printing with Macintosh” on page 20.
z If a setting other than  Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the 
printer driver settings takes precedence when printing. For details on paper source selection 
using the printer driver, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide on-screen manual.
Note
Press the Paper Feed Switch  to select the paper source so that the  Auto Sheet Feeder lamp is lit 
when feeding from the Auto Sheet Feeder, and the  Cassette lamp is lit when feeding from the 
Cassette.
(A)
(B)
(C) 
						

							12Before 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
– Non-standard sizes for the Cassette: 3.5 x 5 to 8.5 x 11.69 / 89.0 x 127.0 mm to 215.9 x  297.0 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. 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 2.13 x 3.39 (credit card-sized) 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 Paper Support and pull out the Paper 
Support Extension to support the paper.
(2) Press the Open Button to open the Paper 
Output Tray. 
(3) Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension 
completely.
(4) Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the Auto 
Sheet Feeder  lamp (A) lights.
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 68.
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
When closing the Paper Output Tray Extension after 
printing, lift it up slightly.
Note
You can also select the paper source with the printer 
driver.
For details, refer to the  Printer Driver Guide on-screen 
manual.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)(A) 
						

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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.
zLoading Paper in the Cassette
Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and requires the use of the Auto 
Sheet Feeder. If you intend to use only the Cass ette, check for any usage restrictions in 
advance. 
See “Paper Handling” on page 4.
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
See “Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.” on page 13.
2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Pull out the Cassette from the printer.
(2) Remove the Cover on the Cassette.
Note
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when 
you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Note
Select the page size of the loaded paper in  Page Size 
in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with 
Windows” on page 19 or “Printing with Macintosh” on 
page 20.
Important
z Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the Cassette for a long time. This may 
cause paper discoloration due to natural aging.
z If you load photo paper such as Photo Paper Pro in the Cassette, you may get roller traces on 
the print surface. To avoid this, load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
(A) (1)
(2)
(3)
Do not load higher than the Load Limit 
Mark (A).
(1) (2) 
						

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Before Printing
3Adjust the size  of the Cassette.
When loading A5 or larger sized paper (nons tandard-size paper with 8 inches / 203 mm or 
more in length), extend the Cassette.
When loading 5 x 7 or smaller sized paper ( nonstandard-size paper with less than 8 inches / 
203 mm in length), do not extend the Cassette.
4Load the paper with the print side facing DOWN.
(1) Load the paper into the Cassette with the print 
side facing DOWN and the leading edge to the 
far side.
(2) Align the paper stack against the right side of 
the Cassette.
(3) Slide the paper guides to fit to the loaded 
paper stack.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
Do not load higher than the Load Limit 
Mark (A). 
						

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5Insert the Cassette  into the printer.
(1)Set the Cover on the Cassette.
(2) Insert the Cassette into the printer.
Push the Cassette all the way into the printer.
If the Cassette has been extended to 
accommodate larger paper sizes, the front 
edge of the Cassette will extend beyond the 
front of the printer.
6Prepare the Paper Output Tray.
(1)Push the Open Button to open the Paper 
Output Tray.
(2) Pull out the Paper Output Tray Extension 
completely.
(3) Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the 
Cassette  lamp (A) lights.
Note
When closing the Paper Output Tray Extension after 
printing, lift it up slightly.
NotezSelect the page size of the loaded paper in  Page 
Size  in the printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing 
with Windows” on page 19 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 20.
z You can also select the paper source with the 
printer driver. For details, refer to the  Printer Driver 
Guide  on-screen manual.
(2) (1)
(1)
(2)
(A)
(3)