Canon printer PIXMA iP8500 User Manual

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„Loading 4 x 6-Sized Paper in the Sheet Feeder
(4) Select  4 x 6 from Paper Size  in the printer driver.
For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to  “Printing with 
Windows ” on page 15, or  “Printing with Macintosh ” on page 18.
„ Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette
zFor detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use 
with its various printers, refer to  “Using Specialty Media ” on page 13.
z See “Printing Media” in the 
User’s Guide for...

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2Prepare to load paper.
zWhen loading A5- or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 203 
mm / 8 inches or longer in length), extend the Cassette.
z When loading 5 x 7- or smaller sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 
202 mm / 8 inches or shorter in length), do not extend the Cassette.
z Legal-sized paper and 2.13 x 3.39/54.0 x 86.0 mm size paper are not 
loadable in the Cassette.
(1) Pull out the Cassette from 
the printer.
(2) Remove the Cover on the  Cassette.
(3) Pinch the tab...

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3Load the paper.
zYou can use general copy paper or Canon’s Super White Paper SW-201. 
z 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 into the Cassette...

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4Insert 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.
(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 Pape r Output Tray.
You 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 Push the upper center 
( ) of the Front Cover to 
open the Paper Output Tray.
2 Pull out the Paper Output Tray  Extension completely.
Support the Front Cover with 
your hand when opening the 
tray.
Cassette 
Lamp
(2) Press the Paper Feed Switch so  that the Cassette lamp lights.
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„Loading 4 x 6-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.
(5) Select  4 x 6 from Paper Size  in the printer driver.
For a detailed description of the printer driver settings, refer to  “Printing with 
Windows ” on page 15, or  “Printing with Macintosh ” on page 18.
(1) Load the paper into the Cassette 
with the print side facing DOWN.
• Do not extend the...

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Using Specialty 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 Double Sided
• Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
• Matte Photo Paper
• Glossy Photo Paper
• High Resolution Paper
„Media Suited for Business 
Documents
•High Resolution Paper
•Transparencies 

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„Canon Specialty Media
* If paper does not feed properly, fan the paper to prev ent sticking together. Then, load one sheet at a time.
zWhen 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 from Media Type  in the printer driver.
z For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to the 
User’s 
Guide.
Media TypePaper Support Load LimitPrinter Driver...

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Printing with Windows
zThe menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the 
software application you are using.
z The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP.
1Turn on the printer.
See  “Turning on the Printer ” on page 2.
2Load the paper in the printer.
See  “Loading Paper ” on page 3.
3Ensure that the proper paper source is selected.
4Create a document or open a file to print.
When the Cassette lamp is lit, paper 
is fed from the Cassette....

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5Open the printer properties dialog box.
(1) Select Print from the application software’s  File menu.
The  Print  dialog box opens.
6Specify the required settings.
(2) Ensure that your printer 
is selected. 
(3) Click  Preferences  or 
Properties.
(1) Click  Media Type  to select 
the type of media loaded in 
the printer.
(2) Click  OK. 
Ensure that  Paper Feed 
Switch  is selected from 
Paper  Source .