Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300 Basic Guide No.1 Basic Manual

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21Loading Sheets in the PrinterYou can adjust the strength of suction holding paper against the Platen when the Release Lever is up.If it is difficult to load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Control Panel to adjust the strength. Setsuction stronger by pressing the ▲ button or weaker with the ▼ button. Three settings are available.•Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line at right (c). Loading paper askew willcause an error.•For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide.•Warped paper may rub against the Printhead. Straighten paper if it is warped before loading it.•Sheets are held in place by suction through holes on the Platen. Although the suction may produce anoise when paper is loaded in some positions, it does not indicate a problem. If the noise is distracting,try moving the paper over slightly to the left or right (up to 1 mm [0.039 in]) while keeping it parallel tothe Paper Alignment Line.•The suction remains on for about 30 seconds during loading. If you cannot finish loading a sheet duringthis time, pull the sheet away and reinsert it to start the suction again.•However, even if you increase the suction, it may not be sufficient to hold some types of paper againstthe Platen well. In this case, use your hand to load the paper.(→ , Types of Manuals)When using the Output Stacker, if you will print on large, stiff sheets, we recommend adjusting theOutput Stacker into the lowest position to prevent printed sheets from being bent.•(→"Using the Output Stacker," User Manual)34With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert itbetween the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b). Alignthe edges of the sheet as follows.Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover.1.When inserted, sheets are automatically held by suctionagainst the Platen.Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line (c) atright.2. Align the inserted edge of the sheet with the leadingedge of the Paper Alignment Line (d), as shown.If a print job was received•A menu for selection of the type of paper is automaticallyshown on the Display Screen.Pressing the OK button will advance the paper, and thenprinting will begin.If no print job was received•Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then pressthe OK button.The printer now starts feeding the paper.cd ab