Canon I Sensys Mf8550cdn User Guide
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0ALJ-01C Loading Paper You can load the paper into the paper drawer or manual feed slot. Load the paper you usually use into the paper drawer. The paper drawer is convenient when using large amounts of paper. Use the manual feed slot when you temporarily use size or type of paper that is not loaded in the paper drawer. See Paper for available paper sizes. Paper Type and Setting for the Machine See the table below to specify the paper settings according to the type and weight of the paper to load into the paper source. For more information about how to specify the paper settings on the machine, see Specifying Paper Size and Type . For the amount of paper that can be loaded in each paper source, see Paper . MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn Paper Type Paper Weight Paper Setting on the Machine Plain paper 60 to 74 g/m² 70 to 84 g/m² 75 to 90 g/m² Recycled paper 60 to 74 g/m² Color paper 60 to 74 g/m² Heavy paper 86 to 119 g/m² 120 to 128 g/m² 129 to 163 g/m² Envelope Coated paper 100 to 110 g/m² 120 to 130 g/m² 155 to 165 g/m² 210 to 220 g/m² Transparency Label You can specify either or as the paper type for 70 to 74 g/m² paper. If you experience any of the following problems after specifying either of these two settings, specify the other setting. Paper that is output curls. Afterimages appear on the blank area. Toner is not fully fixed and the printouts are faded. You can specify either or as the paper type for 75 to 84 g/m² paper. If you experience any of the following problems after specifying either of these two settings, specify the other setting. Paper that is output curls. Afterimages appear on the blank area. Toner is not fully fixed and the printouts are faded. MF8280Cw / MF8230Cn Paper Setting *1 *1 *2 *2 *1 *2 >ã>Ý>Ì>Û>Ì>â>ã>â
Paper TypePaper Weight on the Machine Plain paper 60 to 74 g/m² 70 to 84 g/m² 75 to 90 g/m² Recycled paper 60 to 74 g/m² Color paper 60 to 74 g/m² Heavy paper 85 to 120 g/m² 121 to 163 g/m² Envelope Coated paper 100 to 110 g/m² 111 to 130 g/m² 131 to 160 g/m² 161 to 220 g/m² Transparency Label Index card Thin paper 60 g/m² You can specify either or as the paper type for 70 to 74 g/m² paper. If you experience any of the following problems after specifying either of these two settings, specify the other setting. Paper that is output curls. Afterimages appear on the blank area. Toner is not fully fixed and the printouts are faded. You can specify either or as the paper type for 75 to 84 g/m² paper. If you experience any of the following problems after specifying either of these two settings, specify the other setting. Paper that is output curls. Afterimages appear on the blank area. Toner is not fully fixed and the printouts are faded. You can also specify , , , , , , , or as the paper type for index cards. IMPORTANT Do not use the following types of paper: Wrinkled or creased paper Curled or rolled paper Torn paper Damp paper Very thin paper Paper printed by a thermal transfer printer Highly textured paper Glossy paper Paper handling and storage Store the paper on a flat surface. Keep the paper wrapped in its original package to protect the paper from moisture or dryness. Do not store the paper in such a way that may cause it to curl or fold. Do not store the paper vertically or stack too much paper. Do not store the paper in direct sunlight, or in a place subject to high humidity, dryness, or drastic changes in temperature or humidity. *1 *1 *2 *2 *3 *1 *2 *3 >ã>Þ>Ì>Û>Ì>â>ã>â
NOTE When printing on paper that has absorbed moisture Steam may emit from the paper output area, or water droplets may form on the back side of the operation panel or around the paper output area. There is nothing unusual about any of these occurrences, which occur when the heat generated from fixing toner on the paper causes moisture in the paper to evaporate (most likely to occur at low room temperatures). LINKS Registering a Custom Paper Size >ã>ß>Ì>Û>Ì>â>ã>â
0ALJ-01E Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer Load the paper that you usually use in the paper drawer. When you want to print on paper that is not loaded in the paper drawer, load the paper in the manual feed slot.Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot IMPORTANT Make sure to load paper in portrait orientation Paper cannot be loaded in landscape orientation. Make sure to load the paper in portrait orientation. NOTE Follow the procedure below when loading paper into the optional paper drawer (MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn only). Pull out the paper drawer. IMPORTANT: Make sure to hold the paper drawer with both hands, and pull it out gently. Otherwise, you may damage the paper drawer by dropping it, if it slides out too easily. Slide the paper guides apart. Press the lock release lever to slide the paper guides outward. On the MF8280Cw / MF8230Cn, there is no lock release lever for the side paper guides. NOTE: When loading Legal size paper Press the lock release lever, and extend the paper drawer.MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn MF8280Cw / MF8230Cn Size abbreviations on the paper guides The abbreviations on the paper guides in the paper drawer indicate paper sizes as follows: LGL: Legal LTR: Letter EXEC: Executive 1 2 >ã>à>Ì>Û>Ì>â>ã>â
Load the paper so that the edge of the paper stack is aligned against the rear side of the paper drawer. Fan the paper stack well, and tap it on a flat surface to align the edges. IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the load limit line when loading paper Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit line ( ). Loading too much paper can cause paper jams. NOTE: When loading envelopes or paper with a logo, see Loading Envelopes or Loading Preprinted Paper . Align the paper guides against the edges of the paper. Press the lock release lever and slide the paper guides inward until they are aligned securely against the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT: Align the paper guides securely against the edges of the paper Paper guides that are too loose or too tight can cause misfeeds or paper jams. Insert the paper drawer into the machine. NOTE: When Legal size paper is loaded The front side of the paper drawer is not flush with the machine when the extended paper drawer is inserted. Continue to Specifying Paper Size and Type in the Paper Drawer IMPORTANT: When changing the paper size or type The factory default settings for paper size and type are and , respectively. If you load a different size or type of paper into the machine, make sure to change the settings. If you do not change the settings, the machine cannot print properly. Printing on the Back Side of Printed Paper (Manual 2-Sided Printing) You can print on the back side of printed paper. Flatten any curls on the printed paper and insert it into the paper drawer or manual feed slot (Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot ), with the side to print face up (previously printed side face down). When using the manual feed slot, load one sheet of paper each time you print. You can use only the paper printed with this machine. You cannot print on the side that has previously been printed on. If the printouts look faded, select for , , or , depending on the paper source you are using, in . Special Processing If you are using A5 paper, the reverse side may not be printed correctly. LINKS 3 4 5 » >ã>á>Ì>Û>Ì>â>ã>â
0ALJ-01F Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot When you want to print on paper that is not loaded in the paper drawer, load the paper in the manual feed slot. Load the paper that you usually use in the paper drawer. Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer For the MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn For the MF8280Cw / MF8230Cn IMPORTANT Make sure to load paper in portrait orientation Paper cannot be loaded in landscape orientation. Make sure to load the paper in portrait orientation, as shown in the illustrations below.MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn MF8280Cw / MF8230Cn IMPORTANT Make sure to insert the paper drawer The machine only prints when the paper drawer is inserted, even if paper is loaded in the manual feed slot. An error message is displayed if you attempt to print without inserting the paper drawer. Open the cover. Hold the top center of the cover to open it. Pull out the paper tray and the tray extension. Pull out the tray extension when loading large paper. Spread the paper guides apart. Slide the paper guides outward. For the MF8580Cdw / MF8550Cdn / MF8540Cdn 1 2 3 >ã>ã>Ì>Û>Ì>â>ã>â
Insert the paper into the manual feed slot until the paper stops. Load the paper in portrait orientation (with the short edge toward the machine), with the print side face up. Paper cannot be loaded in landscape orientation. Fan the paper stack well, and tap it on a flat surface to align the edges. IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the load limit line when loading paper Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit line ( ). Loading too much paper can cause paper jams. NOTE: When loading envelopes or paper with a logo, see Loading Envelopes or Loading Preprinted Paper . Align the paper guides against the edges of the paper. Slide the paper guides inward until they are aligned securely against the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT: Align the paper guides securely against the edges of the paper Paper guides that are too loose or too tight can cause misfeeds or paper jams. Continue to Specifying Paper Size and Type in the Manual Feed Slot IMPORTANT Make sure to insert the paper drawer The machine only prints when the paper drawer is inserted, even if paper is loaded in the manual feed slot. An error message is displayed if you attempt to print without inserting the paper drawer. Load only one sheet of paper at a time Only one sheet of paper can be loaded each time you print. Spread the paper guides apart. Slide the paper guides outward. For the MF8280Cw / MF8230Cn 4 5 » 1 >ã>ä>Ì>Û>Ì>â>ã>â
Insert the paper and align the paper guides against the width of the paper. Load the paper in portrait orientation (with the short edge toward the feed slot), with the print side face up. Paper cannot be loaded in landscape orientation. Insert the paper 10 to 20 mm into the manual feed slot, and then slide the paper guides inward until they are aligned securely against the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT: Align the paper guides securely against the edges of the paper Paper guides that are too loose or too tight can cause misfeeds or paper jams. Insert the paper slowly into the rear of the manual feed slot. The paper is pulled slightly into the machine when inserted into the slot. NOTE: When loading envelopes or paper with a logo, see Loading Envelopes or Loading Preprinted Paper . Continue to Specifying Paper Size and Type in the Manual Feed Slot LINKS Paper 2 3 » >ã>å>Ì>Û>Ì>â>ã>â
0ALJ-01H Loading Envelopes Make sure to flatten any curls on envelopes before loading them. Also pay attention to the orientation of envelopes and which side is face up. Before Loading Envelopes In the Paper Drawer In the Manual Feed Slot NOTE This section describes how to load envelopes in the orientation you want, as well as procedures that you need to complete before loading envelopes. For a description of the general procedure for loading envelopes in the paper drawer or manual feed slot, se e Loading Paper in the Paper Draweror Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot . Follow the procedure below to prepare the envelopes before loading. NOTE On the MF8280Cw / MF8230Cn, only one envelope at a time can be loaded in the manual feed slot. Follow steps 1 to 3 in the procedure below to prepare the envelope for loading. Close the flap of each envelope. Flatten them to release any remaining air, and make sure that the edges are pressed tightly. Loosen any stiff corners of the envelopes and flatten any curls. Align the edges of the envelope on a flat surface. Before Loading Envelopes 1 2 3 4 >ä>Ü>Ì>Û>Ì>â>ã>â