Canon printer PIXMA iP4500 User Manual

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Before Using the Printer
Hints for Handling the Paper Source
This printer offers two paper sources to load printing paper; the Rear Tray (A) and the Cassette (B).
Here are some hints for handling these paper  sources according to how you are using them.
„When Printing for the First Time
At purchase, the printer is set to feed from the Rear Tray. 
If you are printing without changing paper source  settings, load paper in the Rear Tray.
„Changing the Paper Source
The Rear Tray lamp lights up when feeding from the Rear Tray, 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 10.
Note
z Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and requires the use of the Rear Tray. 
See “Paper Handling” on page 5. For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” on page 11.
z Printer driver settings may be required depending on the usage. For details on printer driver settings, 
refer to the  PC Printing Guide  on-screen manual.
Note
For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper in the Rear Tray” on page 12.
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  PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
(A)
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(A) Press to change the paper source.
„If You Print Regularly on Photo Paper as well as on Plain Paper
You can load photo paper in the Rear Tray and plai n 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 specifyi ng the type of paper you use regularly this way, 
since the paper source will be switched autom atically to the Cassette for this paper. 
(A) Rear Tray: 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 
Rear Tray. See “Paper Handling” on page 5. For details on loading paper, see “Loading Paper” 
on page 11.
z Printer driver settings may be required depending on the usage. For details on printer driver 
settings, refer to the  PC Printing Guide on-screen manual.
(A)
(A)
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„ If 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) Rear Tray: Load plain paper
(B) Cassette: Load plain paper
„ Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printer
You can choose to use only either the Rear Tray  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 can use just the Cassette for printing.
(B)
(A) 
						

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Changing the Paper Source
Each time you press the  Paper Feed Switch, the paper source to be used switches between the 
Rear Tray and the Cassette. The paper feeds from the paper source whose lamp is lit.
(A)  Rear Tray  lamp
(B)  Paper Feed Switch
(C)  Cassette  lamp
Important
When Printing from Your Computer
If a setting other than  Paper Feed Switch is selected for Paper Source in the printer driver, the  Paper 
Feed Switch  on the printer will be disabled and the printer driver settings takes precedence when printing. 
Confirm the setting in the printer driver. See “Printing with Windows” on page 22 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 23. For details on paper source selection using the printer driver, refer to the  PC 
Printing Guide  on-screen manual.
(A)
(B)
(C) 
						

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Loading Paper
Importantz If 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.
NotezWe recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing photographs. For details on the 
specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, see “Using Specialty Media” on 
page 4.
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, Letter, and Legal (Rear Tray only)
– Non-standard sizes for the Rear Tray: 2.13 x 3.39 inches to 8.5 x 23 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm to 
215.9 x 584.2 mm
– Non-standard sizes for the Cassette: 3.5 x 5 inches to 8.5 x 11.69 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm to  215.9 x 297.0 mm
Paper weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (non-Canon genuine plain paper)
(A) (B) 
						

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„Loading Paper in the Rear Tray
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
2Prepare to load paper.
(1)Open the Rear Tray and pull out the Paper 
Support to support the paper.
(2) Press the Open button to open the Paper 
Output Tray.
(3) Extend the Output Tray Extension.
(4) Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the Rear 
Tr a y  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 69.
z To avoid curling, handle paper as follows.
– When you are not using the printer, remove paper from the Rear Tray, and 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 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  PC Printing Guide on-
screen manual.
(A)
(4)
(2)
(3)
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3Load the paper.
(1) Load the paper in the Rear Tray 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.
.
4Select the page size and type of the loaded paper in  Page Size (or Paper Size ) 
and  Media Type  in the printer driver.
Important
Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).
Note
Make sure that the Cover Guide is set upright 
when you load paper in the Rear Tray.
Important
Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Paper 
may not be fed properly.
Note
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 22 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 23.
(A)
(3)
(2)
(1) 
						

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„Loading Paper in the Cassette
Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in  the Cassette and requires the use of the Rear 
Tray. If you intend to use only the Cassette, ch eck for any usage restrictions in advance. See 
“Paper Handling” on page 5.
1Flatten the four corners of  the paper before loading it.
See “Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.” on page 12.
2Pull out the Cassette from the printer.
3Remove the Cover on the Cassette.
4Adjust 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), pull the tab (A) towards you to unlock and 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.
Importantz 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 Rear Tray.
(A) 
						

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5Load 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.
6Set the Cover on the Cassette.
7Insert 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.
8Prepare the Paper Output Tray.
(1)Press the Open button to open the Paper 
Output Tray.
(2) Extend the Output Tray Extension.
(3) Press the  Paper Feed Switch  so that the 
Cassette  lamp (A) lights.
Important
Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).
Note
When retracting the Output Tray Extension after 
printing, lift it up slightly.
(A)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(A) (3)
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9Select the page size and type of the loaded paper in  Page Size (or Paper Size ) 
and  Media Type  in the printer driver.
NotezFor details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 22 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 23.
z You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, refer to the  PC Printing 
Guide  on-screen manual.