Canon printer PIXMA iP6600D User Manual

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Loading Plain Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder

For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use 
with its various printers, see “Using Specialty Media
Using Specialty MediaUsing Specialty Media Using Specialty Media” on page 18.

Refer to “Printing Media” in the User’s Guide for detailed instructions 
on how to load specialty media into the printer.
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and...

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3Load the paper.

You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. 

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 auto sheet feeder. However, do not 
stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray.

Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying 
times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media.
(2) Align the paper stack 
against the cover 
guide on the right 
side of the paper...

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Loading Envelopes
Use either DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes.
The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the envelope when 
printing.

Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double 
flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps.

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.
(4) Select Envelope in Media Type, and then...

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Loading Other Small-Sized Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder
Cutting plain paper to 4 x 6/101.6 mm 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 
printing can cause paper jams.
(4) Select 4 x 6 in 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 in 127.0 x 177.8 mm,or Credit Card 2.13 
x 3.39 in 54.0 x 86.0 mm from Page Size in the printer driver.
For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, see “Printing with 
Printing with Printing with  Printing...

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We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing 
photographs.
See “Using Specialty Media
Using Specialty MediaUsing Specialty Media Using Specialty Media” on page 18.

Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette
Ensure that the paper is loadable in the cassette. Legal-sized paper, 2.13 x 3.39 /
54.0 x 86.0 mm size paper, and Photo Stickers are not loadable in the cassette.

For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use 
with its various printers, see “Using...

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3Adjust the size of the Cassette.
When loading A5- or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 203 mm/8 inches 
or more in length), extend the cassette.
When loading 5 x 7- or smaller sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: less than 203 
mm/8 inches in length), do not extend the cassette.
Legal-sized paper, 2.13 x 3.39/54.0 x 86.0 mm size paper, and Photo 
Stickers are not loadable in the cassette.
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4Load the paper. (Print side facing DOWN)

You can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper. 

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.
(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...

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5Insert the Cassette into the printer.
If the cassette has been extended to accommodate paper sizes larger 
than 5 x 7, the front edge of the cassette will extend beyond the front of 
the printer.
6Prepare the Paper Output Tray.

You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details, 
refer to the 
Printer Driver Guide.

Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying 
times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media.
(1) Set the...

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Loading Envelopes
Use either DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 size envelopes.
The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the envelope when 
printing.

Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double 
flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps.

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.
(4) Select Envelope in Media Type, and then...

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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.

Cutting plain paper to 4 x 6/101.6 mm x 152.4 mm or 5 x 7/127.0 x 
177.8 mm size for a trial printing can cause paper jams.
(1)Load the paper into the cassette 
with the print side facing DOWN.
• Do not extend the cassette.
• Load the paper lengthways regardless of 
the direction of the...