Canon printer PIXMA MG7520 User Manual

							Loading Paper / Originals
Loading Paper
Placing a Printable Disc
Loading Originals
Inserting the Memory Card
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							Loading Paper
Paper Sources to Load Paper
Loading Small Size Paper
Loading Large Size Paper
Loading Envelopes
Media Types You Can Use
Media Types You Cannot Use
Before Printing on Art Paper
Printing Area
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							Paper Sources to Load PaperThe machine has two paper sources for feeding paper, the cassette 1 and cassette 2.The paper source used depends on the page size and media type.
Media Types You Can Use
Note
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When printing, select the correct page size and media type. If you select the wrong page size or mediatype, the machine may feed paper from the wrong paper source or may not print with the proper print
quality.
For details on how to load paper in each paper source, see below.
Loading Small Size Paper
Loading Large Size Paper
Loading Envelopes
Loading Small Size Photo Paper in the cassette 1
When using small size photo paper, such as 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm), load it in the
cassette 1.
The machine feeds photo paper from the cassette 1 automatically if you select a page size such as 4" x 6"
(10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) in the print settings at the operation panel or the printer driver.
(A) Photo paper (4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) size)
Loading Large Size Photo Paper / Plain Paper or Envelopes in the cassette 2
When using large size photo paper or plain paper, such as A4, B5, A5, or Letter, load it in the cassette 2.
You can also load envelopes in the cassette 2.
The machine feeds paper from the cassette 2 automatically if you select a page size such as A4, B5, A5,
or Letter in the print settings at the operation panel or the printer driver.
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							(B) Photo paper (A4, 8" x 10" (20 x 25 cm), or Letter size)
(C) Plain paper (A4, B5, A5, Letter, or Legal size)
(D) Envelopes
Loading Paper with the Print Side Facing Down
If paper has print side (front or back), such as photo paper, load it with the whiter side (or glossy side) facing down.
(E) cassette 1
(F) cassette 2
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							Loading Small Size PaperYou can load 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) size photo paper in the cassette 1.Load large sizes of paper in the cassette 2.
Loading Large Size Paper
Important
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If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) to perform trial
print, it can cause paper jams.
Note
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We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos.
For details on the Canon genuine paper, see 
Media Types You Can Use .
1.
Prepare paper.
Align the edges of paper. If paper is curled, flatten it.
Note
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Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may
cause paper jams.
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If paper is curled, hold the curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat.
For details on how to flatten curled paper, see "Load the paper after correcting its curl." in 
Paper Is
Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched .
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When using Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-201, even if the sheet is curled, load one sheet at a
time as it is. If you roll up this paper to flatten, this may cause cracks on the surface of the paper
and reduce the print quality.
2.
Load paper.
1.
Pull out the cassette 1 from the machine.
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							2.
Slide the paper guide (A) in front and (B) on the right to open the guides.
3.
Load the paper stack WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING DOWN, and place it in the center ofthe cassette 1.
Important
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Always load paper in the portrait orientation (C). Loading paper in the landscape orientation (D) can
cause paper jams.
Note
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Align the paper stack with the edge of the cassette 1 as shown in the figure below.
If the paper stack is in contact with the protrusions (E), the paper may not be fed properly.
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If paper has print side (front or back), such as photo paper, load it with the whiter side (or glossy
side) facing down.
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							4.
Align the paper guide (A) in front with the paper stack.
For standard sizes, align the paper guide (A) with where it clicks into place.
5.
Slide the paper guide (B) on the right to align the right and left guides with both sides of the paper stack.
Do not slide the paper guides too hard against the paper. The paper may not be fed properly.
Note
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Do not load sheets of paper higher than the load limit mark (F).
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Keep the paper stack height below the tabs (G) of the paper guides.
6.
Insert the cassette 1 into the machine.
Push the cassette 1 all the way into the machine.
After inserting the cassette into the machine, the paper information registration screen for the cassette is
displayed on the touch screen.
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							7.
Select the size and type of the loaded paper in the cassette 1 at Page size and Type , then
tap  Register .
If a message is displayed on the screen, follow the directions in the message to complete registration.
Paper setting for Printing
3.
Open the paper output tray.
1.
Holding both sides of the paper output tray, gently open it.
The output tray extension opens automatically when the paper output tray is opened.
Note
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When printing, select the size and type of the loaded paper on the print settings screen of the operation
panel or printer driver.
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							Loading Large Size PaperYou can load A4, B5, A5, 8" x 10" (20 x 25 cm), Letter, or Legal-sized photo paper or plain paper in the
cassette 2.
You can also load envelopes in the cassette 2.
Loading Envelopes
Load small sizes of paper in the cassette 1.
Loading Small Size Paper
Note
•
We recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos.
For details on the Canon genuine paper, see 
Media Types You Can Use .
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You can use general copy paper.
For the page size and paper weight you can use for this machine, see 
Media Types You Can Use .
1.
Prepare paper.
Align the edges of paper. If paper is curled, flatten it.
Note
•
Align the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges may
cause paper jams.
•
If paper is curled, hold the curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat.
For details on how to flatten curled paper, see "Load the paper after correcting its curl." in 
Paper Is
Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched .
•
When using Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-201, even if the sheet is curled, load one sheet at a
time as it is. If you roll up this paper to flatten, this may cause cracks on the surface of the paper
and reduce the print quality.
2.
Load paper.
1.
Pull out the cassette 2 from the machine.
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							2.
Slide the paper guide (A) in front and (B) on the right to open the guides.
3.
Load the paper stack WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING DOWN, and place it in the center ofthe cassette 2.
Important
•
Always load paper in the portrait orientation (C). Loading paper in the landscape orientation (D) can
cause paper jams.
Note
•
Align the paper stack with the edge of the cassette 2 as shown in the figure below.
If the paper stack is in contact with the protrusion (E), the paper may not be fed properly.
•
If paper has print side (front or back), such as photo paper, load it with the whiter side (or glossy
side) facing down.
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