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Canon
PI}{MA iP6600D
Photo Printer
Quick Start Guide

Canon PIXMA iP6600D Photo Printer Quick Start Guide.
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Contents
Contents
Basic Printing
Turningon the Printer ....•...............•.•.•.••......•.•..•...................•. 2
Turning off the Printer ...•.•••...•••..••...•..••...•••..•...•....•...••....••...... 3
loading Paper ••••••.•••.•••••.•••.•••.•••••••••.•••.•••..••••..••.••.•.••••.•... 4
Using Specialty Media
..•••.....•....••..•••...•..•...••....••...•.••....•..••... 18
Printing with Windows ....•..•..•...••..••..•......................••...•...••... 20
Printing with Macintosh •...••.•..••..••..•...••......................•.••..•....• 24
Canceling Printing .••..........................•..••........••...••..•...•....... 27
Accessing the Printer Driver (Windows) .•........................................•.• 29
Usingthe Bundled Software ................•.......•.•......•••..••.......•.•..... 30
Printing Maintenance
Replacing an Ink Tank ..••••••....••...•...•••..•........•...••...•...•...•••....• 31
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect .......................•........•• 32
Troubleshooti ng
Cannot Installthe Printer Driver ••.•••.•••.•.•••..•..•...•••..•••.•••.•••.••••••••.• 34
Cannot Connect to PC Properly •..•••...•...•..••.....•..•....•.•..••...•...••..•.. 35
Print Results Not Satisfactory or Contains Errors ..••.....•...•...••.......•.•..••.•... 36
Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 39
Paper Does Not
Feed Properly .•..........•••.•••..•••.•••..•••...........•.....•.• 41
Paper Jams ............................••..••.•......•••...•....•............... 41
An Error Message is displayed on the Screen ..•.••...•••.•....•••...•..•............. 42
POWER lamp and Alarm lamp Flash Alternately ..••.•..••..•...•.........•..•...•••.• 43
Appendix
Specifications ••••••..•••••••...•...•..••..•.........•.•...••...•.....••.•••••.• 44
Safety Precautions
.....................••...•....•.•..••...•....•................ 48
Regulatory Information
••...••...•..•...•..•••....••..•...•.••.•....•..•••.••••... 50
CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANlY --- (USA Only) ...•..•••...•....•.....••.••••..• 51
Index 53
1

Basic Printing
Basic Printing
WNote This Quick Start Guidedescribes some of the features of your printer and how
to use them. For more information, view the iP6600D User's Guideand Printer
DriverGuide installed
on your computer, or use the online help within your
printer driver interface:
~
While in the printer's properties window, press the F1 key, or click Bin the
upperright corner. Then click the feature you want to know more about, or click
the Help button when displayed.
tiimmm
While in the Page Setup dialogbox or Print dialog box, click in the lower left
corner.
Clicking provides detailed information about
each setting.
When the Help window appears, selectyour desired topic.
Turningon the Printer
1Press the POWER button.
The POWER lamp flashes while the printerwarms up and changes to steady (non-
flashing) when the printer is ready.
~Important
2
• If the Alarm lamp lights, refer to "An Error Message is Displayed on the
LCD" in the DirectPrintingGuide.
•
If the POWER lamp and theAlarm lamp flash alternately, see "POWER
Lamp and Alarm Lamp Flash Alternately" on page 43.

Basic Printing
Turning off the Printer
1 To turn off the printer, press the POWER button.
When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off.
~ Important About the Power Plug
When removing the power plug after turing
off the printer, be sure to
check
that the POWER lamp is not lit. If the power plug is removed from
the wall outlet with the
POWER lamp lit or blinking, the printer cannot
protect its
print heads and may be unable to print.
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Basic Printing
Loading Paper
This section describes how to load paper in the auto sheet feeder and the cassette.
Auto sheet feeder
~~~~~----- Cassette
• Print Media to Avoid
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce
unsatisfactory results, but
can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.
•Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
•Damp paper
•Excessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm
or 17lb)
•Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)
*non-Canon branded paper
•Picture postcards
•Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
•Envelopes with double flaps
•Envelopes with sticker flaps
•Envelopes with
an embossed or treated surface
•Any type
of paper with holes
4

Basic Printing
• Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Cassette
You can load paper in both the auto sheet feeder and cassette.
Loading paper in the auto sheet feeder is easy, and is convenient
if you frequently
switch to and print on various sizes ortypes
of paper.
Loading paper in the cassette allows you to
print without reloading paper for each job.
This is convenient for loading acertain type
of paper, such as plain paper, you regularly
print onto.
Loading paper in both the auto sheet feeder and cassette makes the following paper
feed methods available:
*Legal-sized paper and 2.13" x 3.39"/54.0 x86.0 mm size paper, and Photo Stickers PS-10l are not loadable in the
cassette.
•Changing the paper source to feed different types/sizes of paper
If you load plain paper in the cassette and photo paper in the auto sheet feeder,
changing the paper source allows you to
print on both types of paper without
removing and reloading paper. To change the paper source, use the Feed Switch
button
on the printer or printer driver.
You can also specify the type/size of paper to be fed from the cassette for regular use
with the printer driver. For example, you can specify that Letter-sized plain paper is
always fed from the cassette whenever you print.
FJ?l Note For information on the printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver
Guide.
You can switch between paper
loaded in the auto sheetfeeder
(e.g., 4" x
6"/101.6 x 152.4
mm) and the cassette (e.g., A4/
~--, .......... Letter-sized paper).
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•Continuous printing on the same type/size of paper by using both the auto sheet
feeder and cassette together
If the auto sheet feeder or cassette runs out of paper, the paper source automatically
switches to the other one. This is useful for
printing onto alarge volume of paper. To
use this feature, you need to configure the printerdriver beforehand.
W Note For information on the printer driver settings, refer to the Printer Driver
Guide.
If the auto sheet feeder runs
out of paper, the paper source
automatically changes to the
cassette.
•Choosing the paper source to match the location
of the printer
You can use just the auto sheet feeder or cassette accordingto the location of the
printer.
For example, if you intend to installthe printer in asmall place, such as on a shelf
with minimal space, you can use just the cassette for printing.
l=flNote Legal-sized paper and 2.13" x 3.39"/54.0 x86.0 mm size paper, and
Photo Stickers PS-101 are not loadable in the cassette.
If you intend to use only the cassette, check any usage restrictions in
advance.
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Basic Printing
• loading Plain Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder
W Note • For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use
with its various printers, see "UsingSpecialty Media"
on page 18.
•Refer to
"Printing Media" in the User's Guidefor detailed instructions
on how to load specialty media into the printer.
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
~Important When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend
them in the opposite direction
until the paper becomes completely flat.
2Prepare to load paper.
2
(2) 1Put your fingers in the notches in
either side
of the front cover and
pull down
to open it.
2Pull out the paper output tray
extension completely.
Open the paper support.
Pull out the paper
support extension to
support the paper.
Auto sheet feeder lamp
(3) Press the Feed Switch
button
so that the auto
sheet feeder lamp lights.
W Note You can also select the paper source with the printer driver. For details,
refer to the
Printer DriverGuide.
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Basic Printing
3 Load the paper.
Load limit mark
Do not load beyond this load limit mark.
(3) Pinch
the paper
guide and slide
it against the
left side of the
paper stack.
~--- (1) load the paper
into the auto
sheet feeder
with
the print side
facing
UP.
(2) Align the paperstack
against
the cover
guide on the right
side of the paper
support.
~Important Ensure that the
cover guide
stands when
you load paper
in the auto
sheet feeder.
WNote • You can use general copy paper or Canon's SuperWhite Paper.
•
You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb, 13 mm
or 0.52 inches in height) in the auto sheet feeder. However, do not
stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray .
•
Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying
times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media.
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Basic Printing
•Loading Envelopes
Use either DL Env. or (omm. Env. #10 size envelopes.
The address is rotated automatically to match the direction of the envelope when
printing.
~Important
• Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, adouble
flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps.
•Select either
Dl Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in the printer driver according
to the envelope size you are using.
If you do not, the address will be
printed in the wrong direction.
(2) Pinch the
paper guide
and slide
it
against the
left side
of
the envelope.
(3) Press the Feed Switch
button so that the auto
sheet feeder lamp lights.
Printing direction
Fold the envelope
flap shut.
(1) Load the envelope
against the cover
guide
on the rightside
of the paper support
with the front face
UP,
and the rear flaps
DOWN on the left.
~Important Ensure that the
cover guide
stands when
you load paper
in the auto
sheet feeder.
WNote Amaximum of
10 envelopes
can be loaded at
once.
(4) Select Envelope in MediaType, and then select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in
Page Size.
For adetailed description of the printer driver settings, see "Printing with
Windows"
on page 20, "Printing with Macintosh" on page 24.
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Basic Printing
•Loading OtherSmall-Sized Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder
~Important Cutting plain paper to 4" x 6"/101.6 mm x152.4 mm, 5" x T'/127.0 x
177.8 mm, or 2.13" x
3.39"/54.0 x86.0 mm (Credit Card) size for a trial
printing can cause paper jams.
~Important Ensure that the
cover guide stands
when you load
paper in the auto
sheet feeder.
(1) Load the paper into the
auto sheet feeder with
the print side facing
UP
and align the cover guide
on the right side of the
paper support.
WNote
•Load the paper lengthways
regardless
of the direction of
the document.
•
You can load up to 20 sheets
of 4" x6" or 2.13" x 3.39"
(Credit Card)-sized paper; 10
sheets of 5" x7"-sized
paper.
(3) Press the Feed Switch
button so
that the auto
sheet feeder lamp lights.
(4) Select 4x6in
101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5 x 7 in 127.0 x 177.8 mm, orCredit Card 2.13
x 3.39 in 54.0x 86.0 mm from Page Size in the printer driver.
For adetailed description of the printer driver settings, see "Printing with
Windows"
on page 20, or "Printing with Macintosh" on page 24.
(2) Pinch the paper guide and slide it
against the left side of the paper
stack.
~Important Always load paper in portrait orientation. Loading paper in
landscape orientation
can cause the paper to be jammed.
Portrait Landscape
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Basic Printing
I~I=I Note We recommend using genuine Canon photo media when printing
photographs.
See "Using SpecialtyMedia" on page 18.
•Loading Plain Paper in the Cassette
Ensure that the paper is loadable in the cassette. Legal-sized paper, 2.13
11
x3.39
11
/
54.0 x86.0 mm size paper, and Photo Stickers are not loadable in the cassette.
W Note • For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use
with its various printers,
see "Using Specialty Media" on page 18.
•Refer to
"Printing Media" in the User's Guide for detailed instructions
on how to load specialty media into the printer.
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
~Important When paper is curled, hold the opposing curled corners and gently bend
them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat.
2Prepare to load paper.
(1) Pull out the cassette from
the printer.
---,.,¥-=~~~----- (2) Remove the cover on the
cassette.
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Basic Printing
3Adjust the size of the Cassette.
When loadingA5- or larger sized paper (nonstandard-size paper: 203 mm/8 inches
or more in length), extend the cassette.
When loading 5" x7"- or smallersized paper (nonstandard-size paper: less than 203
mm/8 inches in length), do not extend the cassette.
WNote legal-sized paper, 2.13" x 3.39"/54.0 x86.0 mm size paper, and Photo
Stickers are
not loadable in the cassette.
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Basic Printing
4Load the paper. (Print side facing DOWN)
'15'--+------- Load limit mark
Do not load beyond this load limit
mark.
,.....---- (1) Load the paper into the cassette
with the print side facing
DOWN.
~~- (2) Align the paperstackagainst the
right side
of the cassette.
J-",~"'----- (3) Slide the paper guides to fit the
~~~
loaded paper stack.
WNote • You can use general copy paper or Canon's Super White Paper.
•
You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb, 13 mm
or 0.52 inches in height) in the cassette. However, do not stack more
than 50 sheets in the paper output tray.
13

Basic Printing
5Insertthe Cassette into the printer.
~-- (1) Set the cover on the
cassette.
(2) Insertthe cassette into the
printer.
Push the cassette all the way
into the printer.
WNote If the cassette has been extended to accommodate paper sizes larger
than 5" xT', the front edge
of the cassette will extend beyond the front of
the printer.
6Prepare the Paper OutputTray. Put your fingers in the notches
in either side
of the front cover
and pull down to open it.
Pull out the paper output tray
extension completely.
WNote • You can also select the papersource with the printerdriver. For details,
refer
to the Printer Driver Guide .
• Do nottouch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying
times, refer
to the instructions packaged with your media.
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Basic Printing
•Loading Envelopes
Use either Dl Env. or (omm. Env. #10 size envelopes.
The address is rotated automaticallyto match the direction of the envelope when
printing.
~Important • Do not use envelopes with embossed ortreated surfaces, adouble
flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps.
•Select either
DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in the printer driver according
to the envelope size you are using.
If you do not, the address will be
printed in the wrong direction.
Fold the envelope flap shut. ------.,.
(1) Align the envelope stack
against the right side
of
the cassette.
The flap of the envelope
will appear with its flap
facing
UP on the left
side.
EE!Note Amaximum of 5
envelopes ca nbe
loaded at once.
(2) Slide the paper guide against
the side
of the envelope.
------- (3) Press the Feed Switch button
so that the cassette lamp
lights.
(4) Select Envelope in MediaType, and then select DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 in
Page Size.
For adetailed description of the printer driver settings, see "Printing with
Windows"
on page 20, "Printing with Macintosh" on page 24.
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Basic Printing
• Loading 4
11
x6
11
or 5
11
x 7
11
-Sized Paper in the Cassette
~Important • Do not leave photo paper, such as Photo Paper Pro, in the cassette for a
long time. This may cause paper discoloration due to natural aging.
•Cutting plain paper
to 4" x 6"/101.6 mm x152.4 mm or 5" xT' /127.0 x
177.8
mm size for a trial printing can cause paper jams.
.,__-- (1) Load the paper into the cassette
with the
print side facing DOWN.
WNote
• Do not extend the cassette.
•Load the paper lengthways regardless
of
the direction of the document.
•
You can load up to 20 sheets of 4" x 6"-
sized paper or 10 sheets of 5" x7"-sized
paper.
(2) Align the paper stack against the
right side
of the cassette.
(3) Slide the paper guides to
fit the
loaded paper stack.
'------- (4) Press the Feed Switch button so
that the cassette lamp lights.
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