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 stack 
against the right side of the 
cassette.
(3) Slide the paper guides to fit 
the loaded paper stack. load limit mark 
Do not load beyond this load 
limit mark.
(1) Load the paper into the 
cassette with the print side 
facing down.
(1) Set the cover on the 
cassette.
(2) Insert the cassette into the 
printer.
Push the cassette all the way 
into the printer.
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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.
1
2
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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” on page 14, or “Printing with Macintosh
Printing with MacintoshPrinting with Macintosh Printing with Macintosh” on page 17.
(1) Load the paper into the cassette 
and align the paper stack against 
the right side of the cassette.
Notes
Do not extend the cassette.
Load the paper lengthways regardless of 
the direction of the document with the 
print side facing down.
You can load up to 20 sheets of 4 x 6-
sized paper, or up to 10 sheets of 5 x 7-
sized paper.
(2) Slide the paper guides to fit the 
loaded paper stack.
(3) Press the paper feed switch so that 
the cassette lamp is lit.
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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 
0.52 inchesUp to 13 mm or 
0.52 inchesPlain Paper
Photo Paper Pro Letter: up to 10 
sheets*
1
4 x 6: up to 20 
sheetsLetter: up to 10 
sheets*
1
4 x 6: up to 20 
sheetsPhoto Paper Pro
Photo Paper Plus 
GlossyLetter: up to 10 
sheets
5 x 7: up to 10 
sheets
4 x 6: up to 20 
sheetsLetter: up to 10 
sheets
5 x 7: up to 10 
sheets
4 x 6: up to 20 
sheetsPhoto Paper Plus 
Glossy
Photo Paper Plus 
Semi-glossLetter: up to 10 
sheets
4 x 6: up to 20 
sheetsLetter: up to 10 
sheets
4 x 6: up to 20 
sheetsPhoto Paper Plus 
Glossy
Photo Paper Plus 
Double SidedLetter: up to 10 
sheets
5 x 7: up to 10 
sheetsLetter: up to 10 
sheets
5 x 7: up to 10 
sheetsPhoto Paper Plus 
Double Sided
Matte Photo Paper Up to 10 sheets Up to 10 sheets Matte Photo Paper
Glossy Photo Paper Letter: up to 10 
sheets
4 x 6: up to 20 
sheets
Credit Card: up to 
20 sheets*
2
Letter: up to 10 
sheets
4 x 6: up to 20 
sheetsGlossy Photo Paper
High Resolution 
PaperUp to 80 sheets Up to 80 sheets High Resolution 
Paper
T-Shirt Transfers 1 sheet 1 sheet T-Shirt Transfer
Transparencies Up to 30 sheets Up to 30 sheets Transparency
Photo Stickers*
31 sheet*2
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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 
cassette respectively. Select Plain Paper
Plain PaperPlain Paper Plain Paper from Media Type
Media TypeMedia Type Media Type in the 
printer driver.

For detailed description of printing media types, refer to the User’s 
Guide.
Notes
The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the 
software application you are using.

The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP.
When the cassette lamp is lit, paper 
is fed from the cassette. When the sheet feeder lamp is lit, 
paper is fed from the sheet feeder.
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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 OK.  (2) Ensure that Paper Feed Switch
Paper Feed SwitchPaper Feed Switch Paper Feed Switch is 
selected from Paper Source
Paper SourcePaper Source Paper Source.
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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 Print Quality
Print QualityPrint Quality Print Quality settings, select Custom
CustomCustom Custom and click Set 
Set Set  Set on the 
Main
MainMain Main tab. You can control the print quality in the Set Print Quality
Set Print QualitySet Print Quality Set Print Quality 
dialog box.

For details about other printer driver functions, refer to “Printer 
Driver Functions (Windows)” in the 
User’s Guide or Help
HelpHelp Help.

Select Preview before printing
Preview before printingPreview before printing Preview before printing by clicking the check box. This 
displays a preview screen that allows you to confirm the selected 
printing effects and how your document will look when printed. 
Some applications do not contain the function to display the 
preview.
Notes

You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the 
RESUME
RESUMERESUME RESUME button on the printer.
See “Canceling Printing
Canceling PrintingCanceling Printing Canceling Printing” on page 20.

Click Cancel Printing
Cancel PrintingCancel Printing Cancel Printing on BJ Status Monitor
BJ Status MonitorBJ Status Monitor BJ Status Monitor to stop printing. To show 
BJ Status Monitor
BJ Status MonitorBJ Status Monitor BJ Status Monitor, click   Canon 
Canon Canon  Canon PIXMA iP6000...
PIXMA iP6000...PIXMA iP6000... PIXMA iP6000... on the taskbar.
BJ Status Monitor
BJ Status MonitorBJ Status Monitor BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs.
(1) Click Print
PrintPrint Print or OK
OKOK OK. 
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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 this section are for printing in Mac OS X v.10.3.
When the cassette lamp is lit, paper 
is fed from the cassette. When the sheet feeder lamp is lit, 
paper is fed from the sheet feeder.
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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
iP6000DiP6000D iP6000D from the 
Format for
Format forFormat for Format for pop-up menu.
(4) Click OK
OKOK OK.
(3)Select the desired media 
type from Media Type
Media TypeMedia Type Media Type pop-
up menu.
(5)Select the print mode 
appropriate to your 
document from the Print 
Print Print  Print 
Mode
ModeMode Mode pop-up menu.
(2) Select Quality & Media
Quality & MediaQuality & Media Quality & Media 
from the pop-up menu.
(4) Ensure that Paper Feed 
Paper Feed Paper Feed  Paper Feed 
Switch
SwitchSwitch Switch is selected from the 
Paper Source
Paper SourcePaper Source Paper Source pop-up menu.
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