Canon printer PIXMA iP6000D User Manual

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3Load the paper.
4Insert the cassette into the printer.
Notes
You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper SW-201.

You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb, 13 mm 
or 0.52 inches in height) in the cassette. However, do not stack more 
than 50 sheets in the paper output tray.
NoteIf the cassette has been extended to accommodate paper sizes larger 
than 5x7, the front edge of the cassette will extend beyond the front 
of the printer.
(2) Align the paper...

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5Prepare the paper output tray.
NoteYou can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, 
refer to “Changing the Paper Source” in the 
User’s Guide.
(1) 1 Open the paper output tray.
2 Pull out the paper output tray 
extension completely.
cassette 
lamp
(2) Press the paper feed switch so 
that the cassette lamp is lit.
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Loading 4 x 6 or 5 x 7-Sized Paper in the Cassette
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.
(4) Select 4 x 6
4 x 64 x 6 4 x 6 or 5
55 5
  x 7
 x 7 x 7  x 7
  from Paper Size
Paper SizePaper Size Paper Size in the printer driver.
For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to “Printing with 
Printing with Printing with  Printing with 
Windows
WindowsWindows Windows”...

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Using Speciality Media
Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality.

Photo Quality Media
Photo Paper Pro
 Photo Paper Plus Glossy
 Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
 Photo Paper Plus Double Sided
 Matte Photo Paper
 Glossy Photo Paper
 High Resolution Paper
Photo Stickers

Media Suited to Business 
Documents
 High Resolution Paper
 Transparencies
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Canon Speciality Media
*1 If paper does not feed properly, fan the paper to prevent sticking together. Then, load one sheet at a time.
*2 Loadable only in the sheet feeder. Do not load in the cassette.
*3 You can print photos in a memory card or digital camera on the Canon-branded sticker without a computer. For 
details, refer to the 
Direct Printing Guide.
Media TypePaper Support Load LimitPrinter Driver Setting 
for Media Type
Sheet FeederCassette
Super White Paper Up to 13 mm or...

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Printing with Windows
1Turn on the printer.
See “Turning on the Printer
Turning on the PrinterTurning on the Printer Turning on the Printer” on page 2.
2Load the paper in the printer.
See “Loading Paper
Loading PaperLoading Paper Loading Paper” on page 3.
3Ensure that the proper paper source is selected.
4Create a document or open a file to print.
Notes
When using plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb), up to 150 sheets (13 mm 
or 0.52 inches in height) can be loaded in the sheet feeder and...

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5Open Printer Properties dialog box.
(1)Select Print
PrintPrint Print from the application softwares File
FileFile File menu.
6Specify the required settings.
(2) Ensure that Canon PIXMA 
Canon PIXMA Canon PIXMA  Canon PIXMA 
iP6000D
iP6000DiP6000D iP6000D is selected. 
(3)
Click Preferences
PreferencesPreferences Preferences or 
Properties.
Properties.Properties. Properties.
(1)Click Media Type
Media TypeMedia Type Media Type to select the 
media loaded in the printer.
(3)Click OK
OKOK...

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7Print the document.
Notes
From the Page Setup
Page SetupPage Setup Page Setup tab, select the correct document size to be 
printed.

This section only describes the steps when you have selected Paper 
Paper Paper  Paper 
Feed Switch
Feed SwitchFeed Switch Feed Switch from Paper Source
Paper SourcePaper Source Paper Source. For a detailed description of the 
Paper Source
Paper SourcePaper Source Paper Source settings, refer to “Changing the Paper Source” in the 
Users Guide.

To adjust...

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Printing with Macintosh
1Turn on the printer.
See “Turning on the Printer
Turning on the PrinterTurning on the Printer Turning on the Printer” on page 2.
2Load the paper in the printer.
See “Loading Paper
Loading PaperLoading Paper Loading Paper” on page 3.
3Ensure that the proper paper source is selected.
4Create a document or open a file to print.
Notes
The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the 
software application you are using.

The steps described in...

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5Select Paper Size.
(1)Select the Page Setup
Page SetupPage Setup Page Setup from the application softwares File
FileFile File menu. 
The Page Setup
Page SetupPage Setup Page Setup dialog box opens.
6Specify the required settings.
(1)Select Print
PrintPrint Print from the application softwares File
FileFile File menu. 
The Print
PrintPrint Print dialog box opens.
(3)Select the desired paper 
size from the Paper Size
Paper SizePaper Size Paper Size 
pop-up menu.
(2) Select iP6000D...