Canon printer PIXMA MX490 User Manual

							* The above figure shows the machine with the paper output tray raised.
7.
Grab the right and left sides of the front cover and push the cassette back until the arrow
(
) on the front cover is aligned with the edge of the machine.
After pushing the cassette back properly, the machine makes an electronic sound and the paper information registration screen is displayed on the LCD.
Note
•
When you set the alarm to be silent in  Sound control of Dev. user settings , the alarm will not
beep even if the cassette is pushed back.
Dev. user settings
8.
Press the  OK button.
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							9.
Use the  or  button to select the size of the loaded paper in the cassette, then press the
OK  button.
Note
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The asterisk "" will appear with the current page size and media type settings.
Paper setting for Printing
10.
Use the  or  button to select the type of the loaded paper in the cassette, then press the
OK  button.
11.
Pull the paper output support (H) out from the paper output tray.
12.
Open the output tray extension (I).
Note
•
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 EnvelopesYou can load Envelope DL and Envelope Com 10.
The address is automatically rotated and printed according to the envelope's direction by specifying with the printer driver properly.
Important
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Printing of envelopes from the operation panel is not supported.
•
Do not use the following envelopes. They could jam in the machine or cause the machine to malfunction.
•
Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
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Envelopes with a double flap
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Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive
1.
Prepare envelopes.
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Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them.
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If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently twist them in the oppositedirection.
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If the corner of the envelope flap is folded, flatten it.
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Use a pen to press the leading edge in the inserting direction flat and sharpen the crease.
The figures above show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope.
Important
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The envelopes may jam in the machine if they are not flat or the edges are not aligned. Make surethat no curl or puff exceeds 0.1 inch (3 mm).
2.
Open the front cover (A) gently.
The paper output tray (B) opens.
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							3.
Grab the right and left sides of the front cover and pull out the cassette until it stops.
4.
Use the right paper guide (C) to slide both paper guides all the way out.
5.
Load the envelopes in the center of the cassette WITH THE ADDRESS SIDE FACING
DOWN.
The folded flap of the envelope will be faced up on the left side.
D: Rear side
E: Address side
Push the envelopes all the way to the back of the cassette. Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once.
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							* The above figure shows the machine with the paper output tray raised.
6.
Slide the right paper guide (C) to align the paper guides with both sides of the envelopes.
Do not slide the paper guides too hard against the envelopes. The envelopes may not be fed properly.
* The above figure shows the machine with the paper output tray raised.
Note
•
Do not load envelopes higher than the load limit mark (F).
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Keep the envelope stack height below the tabs (G) of the paper guides.
* The above figure shows the machine with the paper output tray raised.
7.
Grab the right and left sides of the front cover and push the cassette back until the arrow
(
) on the front cover is aligned with the edge of the machine.
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							After pushing the cassette back properly, the machine makes an electronic sound and the paperinformation registration screen is displayed on the LCD.
Note
•
When you set the alarm to be silent in  Sound control of Dev. user settings , the alarm will not
beep even if the cassette is pushed back.
Dev. user settings
8.
Press the  OK button.
9.
Use the  or  button to select the size of the loaded envelopes in the cassette, then
press the  OK button.
Note
•
The asterisk "" will appear with the current page size and media type settings.
Paper setting for Printing
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							10.Use the  or  button to select the type of the loaded envelopes in the cassette, then
press the  OK button.11.
Pull the paper output support (H) out from the paper output tray.
12.
Open the output tray extension (I).
Note
•
When printing, select the size and type of the loaded envelopes on the print settings screen of the
printer driver.
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							Media Types You Can UseTo get the best printing result, choose paper suitable for printing. Canon provides various types of paper
suitable for documents as well as paper suitable for photos or illustrations. We recommend the use of
Canon genuine paper for printing your important photos.
Media TypesCommercially available papers•
Plain Paper (including recycled paper)
•
Envelopes*1
Canon genuine papers
The Model Number of Canon genuine paper is shown in brackets. Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the paper for detailed information on the printable side and notes on handling paper. For
information on the page sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, access our website.
Note
•
You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase. Paper is not sold in the US by Model Number. Purchase paper by name.
Paper for printing photos:
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Photo Paper Pro Platinum 
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Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" 
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Photo Paper Glossy 
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Photo Paper Plus Glossy II 
•
Photo Paper Pro Luster 
•
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss 
•
Matte Photo Paper 
Paper for printing business documents:
•
High Resolution Paper *1
*1 Printing to this paper from the operation panel is not supported.
Paper Load Limit
Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type)
Page Sizes
You can use the following page sizes.
Note
•
Printing of envelopes from the operation panel is not supported.
Standard sizes:
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Letter
•
Legal
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A5
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A4
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							•B5•
4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm)
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5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm)
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8" x 10" (20 x 25 cm)
•
Envelope DL
•
Envelope Com 10
Non-standard sizes:
You can print on non-standard size paper within the following ranges.
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Minimum size: 4.00 x 6.00 inches (101.6 x 152.4 mm)
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Maximum size: 8.50 x 26.61 inches (215.9 x 676.0 mm)
Paper Weight
You can use paper in the following weight range.
•
17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g /m 2
) (plain paper except for Canon genuine paper)
Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Canon genuine paper), as it could jam in the machine.
Notes on Storing Paper
•
Take out only the necessary number of paper from the package, just before printing.
•
To avoid curling, when you do not print, put unused paper back into the package and keep it on alevel surface. And also, store it avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.
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							Paper Load LimitCommercially Available PapersMedia NameCassettePaper Output TrayPlain Paper (including recycled paper)*1Approx. 100 sheets
(10 sheets: Legal)Approx. 50 sheets
(10 sheets: Legal)Envelopes5 envelopes*2
Canon Genuine Papers
Note
•
We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the paper output tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration (except for High Resolution Paper ).
Paper for printing photos:
Media Name CassettePhoto Paper Pro Platinum *310 sheets: A4, Letter, and 8" x 10" (20 x 25 cm)
20 sheets: 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm)Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" *310 sheets: A4 and Letter
20 sheets: 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm)Photo Paper Glossy *310 sheets: A4 and Letter
20 sheets: 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm)Photo Paper Plus Glossy II *310 sheets: A4, Letter, 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm), and 8" x 10"
(20 x 25 cm)
20 sheets: 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm)Photo Paper Pro Luster *310 sheets: A4 and LetterPhoto Paper Plus Semi-gloss *310 sheets: A4, Letter, 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm), and 8" x 10" (20 x 25 cm)
20 sheets: 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm)Matte Photo Paper 10 sheets: A4 and Letter
20 sheets: 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm)
Paper for printing business documents:
Media Name CassettePaper Output TrayHigh Resolution Paper 80 sheets50 sheets
*1 Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at the maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature or humidity). In such cases, reduce the number of paper you load at a time to less than half.
*2 We recommend that you remove the previously printed envelope from the paper output tray before
continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
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