Changing your Canon printer's paper source from the rear tray to the cassette is typically done through the printer driver settings on your computer. This allows you to select where the paper will be fed from for your print jobs.
Here's how to switch your Canon printer's paper source to the cassette:
Steps to Change Paper Source via Printer Driver
The most common method to change the paper source is through the printer driver settings before you print.
According to the reference, follow these steps:
- Open the printer driver setup window. This is usually accessed through your computer's "Printers & Scanners" settings or directly from the print dialog box of the application you are printing from.
- Navigate to the Quick Setup tab.
- On the Quick Setup tab, ensure that the Media Type setting is configured correctly. The reference specifically mentions making sure that Media Type is set to Plain Paper. Other media types might default to a specific tray.
- Find the setting for Paper Source. It will be available in a drop-down menu.
- In the drop-down menu for Paper Source, you can select from the available options: Automatically Select, Rear Tray, or Cassette. To use the cassette, select Cassette.
- Once selected, apply the changes.
This setting will then be used for your current print job or saved as a default setting depending on how you accessed the driver window.
Quick Tips
- Always check the paper source setting before printing, especially if using different paper types or sources frequently.
- Ensure you have paper loaded in the cassette before selecting it as the source.
- Sometimes, the printer itself might have a setting to prioritize a certain source, but the driver setting usually overrides or works in conjunction with it.
By following these steps in your Canon printer's driver settings, you can easily switch the paper source from the rear tray to the cassette for your printing needs.
