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 printer driver, select  Envelope in 
Media Type , and then select  DL Env. or 
Comm. Env. #10  in Page Size .
For details on printer driver settings, see “Print ing with Windows” on page 19 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 20.
Important
z Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals, or 
sticker flaps.
z Select either  DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10  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
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright when 
you load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
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*1 Printing orientation
*2 Make sure the flaps are folded. 
						

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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 Media Type , and then select  DL Env. or 
Comm. Env. #10  in Page Size .
For details on printer driver settings, see “Print ing with Windows” on page 19 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 20.
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*1 Make sure the flaps are folded.
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*1 Printing orientation 4 
						

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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 that  Canon iP4300  is selected, 
and click  Preferences  (or Properties ).
6Specify the required settings and click  OK.
Make sure that  Paper Feed Switch  is selected in 
Paper  Source .
7Click Print (or OK).
Note
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.
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 paper size in  Paper Size.
7Click OK.
8Select  Print on the application software’s  File menu.
9Select  Quality & Media  in the pop-up menu.
10Specify the required settings.
Make sure that Paper Feed Switch  is selected in 
Paper Source .
11Click Print.
Note
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. 
						

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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 
device’s manufacturer.
1Set up the printer.
Refer to the  Easy Setup Instructions  to set up the printer and make it ready for printing.
2Turn 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.
NotezPictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct 
printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a 
computer. A device can be connected to this printer for direct printing regardless of the manufacturer or 
the model as long as it complies with the PictBridge standard.
z You can select the images to print and specify various print settings from your camera or mobile phone.
* PictBridge compatible digital still cameras, digital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile phones 
are hereafter collectively referred to as “PictBridge compliant device”.
Caution
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to the Direct Print Port of 
the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the device could result.
Note
When printing photos with the digital device connected to the printer, we recommend the use of the 
AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it fully.
Note
The Print Head cannot be aligned using the controls of the PictBridge compliant device. If Print 
Head alignment is not yet performed and the printer driver is not installed in the computer, be sure 
to align the Print Head as follows.
Make sure that the printer is on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto 
Sheet Feeder. Hold down the  RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green four 
times, and then release it immediately. The print head alignment pattern is printed, and the print 
head position is adjusted automatically. 
						

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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 device when 
the printer is correctly connected.
Note
Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant 
with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select 
Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer. 
Perform necessary operations on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it to this 
printer according to instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
Note
If   does not appear, see “Cannot Print Properly 
from a Digital Camera” on page 82.
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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 Camera
To change the page size or media type, operate th e device to select the PictBridge print setup 
mode and confirm or change the settings.
About the Settings Explained Below
Some setting items explained below may not be av ailable on some devices. In this case, the 
Default  setting explained below is applied for the setting item.
* In the following description, names of settings  items are given according to those used in 
Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices. Setti ng item names may be different depending on 
the brand or model of your device.
z Printable Image Data Format
This printer prints images taken with a DCF® (Design rule for Camera File system)-compatible 
digital camera*, as well as PNG files.
* Exif2.21 compliant 
						

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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, select 10x15 cm/4 x 
6  in  Paper size .
*2 Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compatible devices.
*3 Plain Paper  can be selected for  Paper type only when Paper size is set to A4 or 8.5 x 11 
(Letter) . When Paper type  is set to Plain Paper , borderless printing will be disabled even 
when  Layout  is set to  Borderless .
*4 You can print in 4-up layout when  Paper size is set to A4 or 8.5 x 11 (Letter) .
*5 Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the printer. Load in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
*6 When printing on Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss 8 x 10 / 203.2 x 254.0 mm (SG-201), select  20 x 25 cm/8 x 10  for Paper size  and Default  for Paper type .
zLayout and Trimming Settings
If these settings are set to  Default (the setting to follow that of the printer) on the PictBridge 
compliant device,  Borderless is applied for  Layout and Off (No trimming)  is applied for 
Tr i m m i n g .
When printing onto Photo Stickers (PS-101), select  N-up for Layout , then select  16-up.
* Some PictBridge compliant devic es may display the Layout option 2-up, 4-up, 9-up, and 16-up. 
In this case always select  16-up.
* If there are no options on the PictBri dge compliant device that correspond to  16-up, printing on 
stickers is not possible.
* When printing on Photo Stickers (PS-101), do not set  Layout to Borderless .
Paper Size SettingPaper Type SettingLoadable Paper
10 x 15 cm/4 x 6 Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
Photo Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
Photo Glossy Photo PaperGlossy Photo Paper “Everyday 
Use”
Photo Stickers
*1
13 x 18 cm/5 x 7*2Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
A4/8.5 x 11 (Letter)*3, *4Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
Photo Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
Photo Glossy Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday 
Use”
5.4 x 8.6 cm/Credit card Photo Glossy Photo Paper
*5
20 x 25 cm/8 x 10*6Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro
10.1 x 18 cm/4 x 7.1*2Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro 
						

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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 sky, and dark portions.
  VIVID+NR  is a combination of the VIVID and NR functions.
zDate/File No. Print Setting
If Date/File No. print  is set to Default (the setting to follow that of the printer) on the PictBridge 
compliant device,  Off is applied.
If the images already have dates  superimposed when shot, set this PictBridge setting item to 
Off . If you select  Date, File No. , or Both , the date and/or file number will be printed over the 
date printed by the camera’s function.
z Confirming and Changing PictBridge Print Settings on the Printer
You can confirm and change the default settings for  items such as media type and size that are 
preset to the printer and applied to PictBridge pr inting. To change the settings, you need to install 
the Canon Setup Utility from the  Setup CD-ROM and connect the printer to your computer. For 
details, refer to the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
NotezNever disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the 
PictBridge compliant device.
When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and printer, follow 
the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
z You cannot set or do the following by operating on the PictBridge compatible device.
– Print quality setting
– Printer maintenance 
						

							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: 
......Repeats
The ink lamp flashes slowly (at around 3-second inte rvals). You can continue printing for a while, 
but we recommend you to have a replacement ink tank available.
Ink is out: 
......Repeats
The ink lamp flashes quickly (a t around 1-second intervals), and the  ALARM lamp on the printer 
flashes orange four or sixteen times. Replace the ink tank with a new one.
Black: CLI-8BK Magenta: CLI-8M
Black: PGI-5BK Cyan: CLI-8C
Yellow: CLI-8Y
Note
z
Be sure to install the ink tanks in the correct order. The proper arrangement from the left is Black , 
Black , Yellow , Magenta , Cyan .
z If printing becomes faint or white streaks appear despite sufficient ink levels, see “When Printing 
Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” on page 35.