Using a Canon duplex printer effectively involves both preparing the physical printer hardware and configuring settings within your computer's print driver software. This guide focuses on the initial physical setup steps for automatic 2-sided printing, based on the provided Canon reference.
Preparing Your Canon Printer for Duplex Printing (Physical Setup)
For automatic duplex (2-sided) printing to work correctly, your Canon printer needs to be physically prepared, particularly regarding the paper source and the settings on its duplex unit. The steps below outline the process for readying the printer hardware itself.
Step-by-Step Physical Setup (Based on Canon Reference)
Follow these steps to prepare your Canon printer for 2-sided printing using the built-in duplex unit:
- Load Paper: Begin by loading the paper you intend to use for duplex printing. You should load paper either in the manual feed slot or the paper cassette, depending on your printer model and preferred method. Ensure the paper is suitable for duplex printing.
- Open the Duplex Unit Cover: Locate the duplex unit on your printer (its position may vary by model) and open its cover. This is necessary to access the internal settings of the duplex unit.
- Set Paper Size Switch Lever: Inside the duplex unit, find the blue paper size switch lever (A). Adjust this lever to the appropriate position that corresponds to the paper size you are using for your 2-sided print job. Setting this correctly is crucial for the printer to handle the paper properly during the duplex process.
- Close the Duplex Unit Cover: Once the paper size lever is set, carefully close the duplex unit cover. This completes the physical configuration of the duplex unit.
After completing these steps, the printer hardware is physically ready to attempt duplex printing.
Note: While these steps prepare the printer's hardware, you must also select duplex or 2-sided printing options within the print settings on your computer's application or printer driver software before sending the print job.
