Canon PIXMA iP3000 Series Quick Start Manual

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Basic Printing4 Using the Sheet Feeder and the CassetteYou can load paper in both the Sheet Feeder and Cassette.Loading paper in the Sheet Feeder is easy, and is convenient if you frequently switch toand print on various sizes or types of paper.Loading paper in the Cassette allows you to print without reloading paper for each job.This is convenient for loading a large volume of the type of paper you regularly printonto.Loading paper in both the Sheet Feeder and Cassette makes the following paper feedmethods available:• Changing the paper source to feed different types/sizes of paperIf you load plain paper in the Cassette and photo paper in the Sheet Feeder, changingthe paper source allows you to print on both types of paper without removing andreloading paper. To change the paper source, use the Paper Feed Switch on theprinter or printer driver.You can also specify the type/size of paper to be fed from the Cassette for regular usewith the printer driver. For example, you can specify that Letter-sized plain paper isalways fed from the Cassette whenever you print.For information on the printer driver settings, refer to “Changing thePaper Source” in theUser’s Guide.• Continuous printing on the same type/size of paper by using both the Sheet Feederand Cassette togetherIf the Sheet Feeder or Cassette runs out of paper, the paper source automaticallyswitches to the other one. This is useful for printing onto a large volume of paper. Touse this feature, you need to configure the printer driver beforehand.For information on the printer driver settings, refer to “Changing thePaper Source” in theUser’s Guide.• Choosing the paper source to match the location of the printerYou can use just the Sheet Feeder or Cassette according to the location of the printer.For example, if you intend to install the printer in a small place, such as on a shelfwith minimal space, you can use just the Cassette for printing.Depending on the size of paper you use or during printer maintenance,you may have to use the Sheet Feeder. When using only the Cassette,check that the printer can perform the operations you require.See “CCanon Specialty Media” on page 14.See “AAligning the Print Head” on page 61.