Canon printer FAXPHONE L170 User Manual

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Print Media Requirements4-2
■Acceptable Paper
* A label that can be loaded in the cassette is a standard type (label standard card) only.
NOTE
•The printing speed may become slower than usual depending on the paper size, the paper type, and the number of sheets you specify. 
This is because the machines safety function works to prevent the failure due to heat.
•Some types of paper may not feed properly into the cassette or the multi-purpose feeder.
Printing Areas
Please note that the term “printing area” represents both the recommended area for optimum print quality and the entire 
area where the machine can technically print from your computer.
Printing area (light shade): Canon recommends that you print within this area.
■Paper
■Envelope
NOTE
Copying areas are a little larger than printing areas.
Cassette/Multi-Purpose Feeder
Paper SizeA4, B5, A5, LTR, LGL, EXECUTIVE
Envelope: COM10, MONARCH, DL, ISO-C5
Free Size (Multi-purpose feeder):8 1/2”
× 14” (216 mm × 356 mm) [max.]/3”× 5” (76 mm × 127 mm) [min.]
Paper Weight 17 lb to 34 lb (64 g/m
2 to 128 g/m2)
Paper TypePlain paper (20 Ib(75 g/m
2)), Recycled paper (20 Ib(75 
g/m2)), Plain paper L (18 Ib(64 g/m2)), Heavy paper (28 
Ib(105 g/m2)),  Heavy paper H (32 Ib(128 g/m2)), 
Transparency, Label*, Envelope, Postcard.
 MAX. 13/64 (5 mm) MAX. 13/64 (5 mm)
 MAX. 13/64 (5 mm)
 MAX. 13/64 (5 mm)
Feeding
direction
Feeding
direction
 MAX. 13/64 (5 mm) MAX. 13/64 (5 mm)
 MAX. 13/64 (5 mm)
 MAX. 13/64 (5 mm) 
						

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Loading Paper
This section describes how to load paper in the cassette and the multi-purpose feeder.
CAUTION
When loading paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the paper.
NOTE
•The paper in the multi-purpose feeder is fed prior to the paper in the cassette.•The cassette holds up to approx. 250 sheets of 17 lb (64 g/m2) paper or approx. 20 envelopes.
When the message  appears in the LCD display, you need to add paper to the paper cassette. 
Here are a few tips you should follow when you load paper into the paper cassette.
•Be sure to load paper of the correct size, weight, and quantity recommended for your machine.•Stack the paper so that the top and bottom edges and sides are straight and even before placing it in the paper cassette.
•Do not print on both sides of the paper. Doing so may cause several sheets to feed into the machine at the same time.•Let the paper run out before you refill the paper cassette.•Avoid mixing new stock with paper already loaded in the paper cassette. When adding new stock to the cassette, be sure 
to remove the remaining paper in the cassette and reload it together with the new stock. Failure to do so may cause paper 
jams.
NOTE
•Do not use damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper as these can cause paper jams or poor print quality. •Highly textured, extremely smooth or shiny paper does not print well.•The laser printing process uses high temperatures to fuse toner to the paper. Use paper that will not melt, vaporize, discolor, or emit 
dangerous fumes at temperatures near 340°F (170°C). For example, do not use vellum paper in a laser printer. Make sure any letterhead 
or colored paper you use can withstand high temperatures.
•Make sure the paper is free of dust, lint, and oil stains.•To keep the paper from curling, do not open paper packs until you are ready to use the paper. Store unused paper from opened packs in a 
cool, dry location in the original packaging.
•Your machine is factory-set to use LTR-size paper in the paper cassette. 
If you wish to use different sized paper, you must change the setting using the  menu. 
See p. 15-2 for more details.
•Do not load paper from  the rear of the cassette under the dust cover.
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Loading Paper in the Cassette
1Fan the paper stack first, then tap the edges on a flat surface to even the stack. 
						

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2Pull out the cassette completely.
NOTE
Do not load paper from the rear of the cassette.
3Pinch and slide the length slide guide to fit the size of the paper stack you want to load.
IMPORTANT
If the slide guides are not adjusted correctly for the size of the paper, the quality of your printouts may be adversely affected or jams may 
occur.
4Load the paper stack in the cassette with the print side down.
When you load paper with a logo on, position the paper with the print side down (logo side) and load it so that the top of the paper feeds 
first in the cassette.
5Pinch and slide the width slide guides to fit the paper stack.
Make sure the paper stack does not exceed the load limit mark located on the width slide guides. 
						

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6Insert the cassette into the machine.
NOTE
If you do not completely insert the cassette into the machine, paper jams may occur.
Do not load paper from the rear of the cassette.
7Specify the paper size and type.
❑Press [Menu] ➞ [Set].
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select  ➞ press [Set] twice.
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select the appropriate paper size ➞ press [Set] twice.
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select the appropriate paper type ➞ press [Set].
❑Press [Stop/Reset] to return to standby mode.
IMPORTANT
•Do not load different size and type of paper at the same time.•Do not load extra paper when there is still paper left in the cassette. If you load extra paper while printing, remove the loaded paper first. 
Then put it together with the extra paper and tap the edges. After that, reload it in the cassette.
•Do not load paper from the rear of the cassette.
NOTE
•Select ‘ENVELOPE’ for envelopes. For details on loading envelopes in the cassette, see “Loading Envelopes in the Cassette,” on p. 4-5.•For information on how to use non-standard size paper, see “Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Feeder,” on p. 4-8, or “Loading an 
Envelope in the Multi-Purpose Feeder,” on p. 4-9.
•You must set the paper size and type from the operation panel.
Loading Envelopes in the Cassette
1Arrange the stack of envelopes on a firm, clean surface, and press down firmly on the edges to make the folds crisp.
Press all the way around the envelopes to remove any curls and expel air from inside the envelopes. Also, press firmly on the area that 
corresponds to the edges of the back flap.
HOOKS
LOAD LIMIT
MARK
HOOK
HOOK 
						

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2Remove any curling from the envelopes by holding the edges diagonally and bending them gently.
3Run a pen or other rounded object along the back flaps to flatten them.
The flaps should not bulge more than 13/64” (5 mm).
4Tap the edges on a flat surface to even the envelopes.
5Pull out the cassette completely.
6Pinch and slide the length slide guide to fit the size of the envelopes you want to load.
IMPORTANT
If the slide guides are not adjusted correctly for the size of the envelopes, the quality of your printouts may be adversely affected.
Do not load paper from the rear of the cassette.
7Load the envelopes with the print side down and the flap comes toward the left of the cassette.
Envelopes with a flap on the short edge cannot be used.
FLAP 
						

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8Pinch and slide the width slide guides to fit the envelopes.
Make sure the envelopes do not exceed the load limit mark.
9Insert the cassette into the machine.
IMPORTANT
A maximum of approx. 20 envelopes can be loaded in the cassette. Be sure that the envelopes do not exceed the load limit mark of the 
paper guide. If the envelopes exceed the load limit mark, this may result in misfeeds.
NOTE
If you do not completely insert the cassette into the machine, paper jams may occur.
10Specify the paper size and type.
❑Press [Menu] ➞ press [Set].
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select  ➞ press [Set] twice.
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select  ➞ press [Set].
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select the appropriate envelope type ➞ press [Set] twice.
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select  or  ➞ press [Set].
❑Press [Stop/Reset] to return to standby mode.
NOTE
You must set envelope size through the operation panel.
HOOKS
LOAD LIMIT
MARK
HOOK
HOOK 
						

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Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Feeder
Use the multi-purpose feeder when you want to copy or print on different paper which is in the cassette. Load paper one by 
one in the multi-purpose feeder.
NOTE
The paper in the multi-purpose feeder is fed prior to the paper in the cassette.
1Slide the slide guides to fit the size of the paper you want to load.
IMPORTANT
If the slide guides are not adjusted correctly for the size of the paper, the quality of your printouts may be adversely affected or jams may 
occur.
2Insert the paper straightly into the multi-purpose feeder with the print side up.
NOTE
When you load paper with a logo on it, position the paper with the print side up (logo side) and insert it so that the top of the paper feeds 
first in the multi-purpose feeder. 
						

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3Specify the paper size.
❑Press [Menu] ➞ press [Set].
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select  ➞ press [Set] twice.
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select the appropriate paper size ➞ press [Set] twice.
NOTE
•Select ‘ENVELOPE’ for envelopes. For details on loading an envelope in the multi-purpose feeder, see “Loading an Envelope in the 
Multi-Purpose Feeder,” on p. 4-9.
•When  is selected, you can specify vertical and horizontal sizes of the paper in the following ranges:
- : 127 mm to 356 mm (5” to14”)
- : 76 mm to 216 mm (3” to 8 1/2”)
4Specify the paper type.
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select the appropriate paper type ➞ press [Set].
❑Press [Stop/Reset] to return to standby mode.
Loading an Envelope in the Multi-Purpose Feeder
Use the multi-purpose feeder when you want to copy or print an envelope one by one.
IMPORTANT
The recommended envelopes are COM10, MONARCH, DL, and ISO-C5. Using other envelopes may affect the quality of the printout.
NOTE
The envelope in the multi-purpose feeder is fed prior to the paper in the cassette.
1Slide the slide guides to fit the size of the envelope you want to load.
IMPORTANT
If the slide guides are not adjusted correctly for the size of the envelope, the quality of your printouts may be adversely affected or jams 
may occur. 
						

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2Insert the envelope straightly in the multi-purpose feeder with the print side up and the right edge (i.e., closer to the stamp) 
first.
Envelopes with a flap on the short edge cannot be used.
3Specify the paper size.
❑Press [Menu] ➞ press [Set].
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select  ➞ press [Set] twice.
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select  ➞ press [Set].
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select the appropriate envelope type ➞ press [Set] twice.
NOTE
You can select  instead of  as the paper size. When  is selected, you can specify ver tical and 
horizontal sizes of the envelope in the following ranges:
- : 127 mm to 356 mm (5” to 14”)
- : 76 mm to 216 mm (3” to 8 1/2”)
4Specify the paper type.
❑Press [ (-)] or [ (+)] to select  or  ➞ press [Set].
❑Press [Stop/Reset] to return to standby mode.
Testing the Machine
After you have assembled your machine, installed the toner cartridge, loaded paper, you can make sure the machine is 
printing properly by making several copies of a document. For instructions, see Chapter 10, “Making Copies.”
Note the following:
•If the printed sheets are curled as they exit the machine, remove them from the output slot immediately to avoid paper 
jams.
•Make sure your text or graphics fall within the printable area. 
						

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Orientation of the Document and the Paper Loading
When you load a document in the ADF, the orientation of the document and the orientation of the paper in the cassette or in 
the multi-pur pose feeder are as shown below.
DOCUMENT
COPY
PAPER
CASSETTE MULTI-PURPOSE 
FEEDER