POD Deck Lite-C1/Paper Deck Unit-E1

You can add a large-capacity paper deck. It is convenient when printing large print jobs. For how to load paper, see Loading Paper into the POD Deck Lite-C1 or Loading Paper into the Paper Deck Unit-E1.


POD Deck Lite-C1		Paper Deck Unit-E1

Release button

Press to move the paper deck away from the machine.

Open button

Press to open the paper deck such as when loading paper.

Paper deck

Load Paper.

IMPORTANT
If the machine is in the Sleep mode, you may be unable to open the paper deck. In this case, press to reactivate the machine, and then press the open button on the "POD Deck Lite-C1" or "Paper Deck Unit-E1."

Loading Paper into the POD Deck Lite-C1

IMPORTANT
If paper runs out and printing is stopped when you are printing with the staple setting, do not remove the output sheets that are waiting to be stapled. (Printing and stapling resume after you clear the paper jam.) If you need to lift up the lifter (for example, if you drop objects inside the paper deck), do not lift up the lifter more than 1 15/16" (50 mm) or diagonally, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

IMPORTANT

If paper runs out and printing is stopped when you are printing with the staple setting, do not remove the output sheets that are waiting to be stapled. (Printing and stapling resume after you clear the paper jam.)

If you need to lift up the lifter (for example, if you drop objects inside the paper deck), do not lift up the lifter more than 1 15/16" (50 mm) or diagonally, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

Open the paper deck.

		Press the open button.
		Open the paper deck. The inside lifter automatically descends to the paper loading position.

Prepare the paper to load.

	Open the packaging for the paper and remove the paper stack.
	Fan the sheets several times and align the edges to facilitate feeding.

Load the paper stack against the left wall of the paper deck.

Gently push the paper deck back into the machine until it clicks into place in the closed position.

The inside lifter automatically ascends, and prepares the paper deck for feeding.

IMPORTANT
When loading paper into the paper deck for the first time, adjust the size change plate to match the paper size being loaded. Changing the Paper Size for the POD Deck Lite-C1 Do not give a strong shock to the rear edge retainer when loading paper into the paper deck, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. Do not load the following types of paper into the POD Deck Lite-C1. Doing so may cause a paper jam. Severely curled or wrinkled paper/thin straw paper/heavy paper (more than 140 lb index (256 g/m2))/paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer/the reverse side of paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer/coated paper/tracing paper Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck unit. Do not load paper into the POD Deck Lite-C1 that has been previously copied onto, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. Always use the multi-purpose tray to feed paper when you want to print onto the back of a sheet of paper (2nd side of 2-Sided copy). Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the paper deck unit next to the paper stack, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. A paper blower is attached inside of the POD Deck Lite-C1. Do not insert paper clips or other foreign objects into the blower port. Paper jams may occur if you load paper into the POD Deck Lite-C1 in a low humidity environment. If paper jams occur, follow the instructions on the touch panel display to remove the jammed paper. In addition, make sure that the loaded paper is not curled (Paper Jams in the POD Deck Lite-C1/Paper Deck Unit-E1). Paper curls must be straightened out prior to loading. You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (), or if the paper drawer is not completely pushed into the paper deck unit. Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (). Always check that the paper deck unit is in place.

IMPORTANT

When loading paper into the paper deck for the first time, adjust the size change plate to match the paper size being loaded. Changing the Paper Size for the POD Deck Lite-C1

Do not give a strong shock to the rear edge retainer when loading paper into the paper deck, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

Do not load the following types of paper into the POD Deck Lite-C1. Doing so may cause a paper jam.

Severely curled or wrinkled paper/thin straw paper/heavy paper (more than 140 lb index (256 g/m2))/paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer/the reverse side of paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer/coated paper/tracing paper

Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck unit.

Do not load paper into the POD Deck Lite-C1 that has been previously copied onto, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. Always use the multi-purpose tray to feed paper when you want to print onto the back of a sheet of paper (2nd side of 2-Sided copy).

Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the paper deck unit next to the paper stack, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

A paper blower is attached inside of the POD Deck Lite-C1. Do not insert paper clips or other foreign objects into the blower port.

Paper jams may occur if you load paper into the POD Deck Lite-C1 in a low humidity environment. If paper jams occur, follow the instructions on the touch panel display to remove the jammed paper. In addition, make sure that the loaded paper is not curled (Paper Jams in the POD Deck Lite-C1/Paper Deck Unit-E1). Paper curls must be straightened out prior to loading.

You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (

), or if the paper drawer is not completely pushed into the paper deck unit.

Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (

Always check that the paper deck unit is in place.

NOTE
When loading paper into the paper deck, make sure that the paper size setting is the same size of the paper that is being loaded. Load the paper below the rollers of the rear edge retainer. When loading paper, make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed 13/16" (20 mm). If the height of the paper stack exceeds 13/16" (20 mm), the edges of the paper stack may become curled or creased, and poor print quality may result. When paper is loaded in the paper deck unit, the side facing up is the one printed on. If problems occur when printing, try turning the paper stack over, and reload it.

NOTE

When loading paper into the paper deck, make sure that the paper size setting is the same size of the paper that is being loaded.

Load the paper below the rollers of the rear edge retainer.

When loading paper, make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed 13/16" (20 mm). If the height of the paper stack exceeds 13/16" (20 mm), the edges of the paper stack may become curled or creased, and poor print quality may result.

When paper is loaded in the paper deck unit, the side facing up is the one printed on.

If problems occur when printing, try turning the paper stack over, and reload it.

Changing the Paper Size for the POD Deck Lite-C1

Press

<Paper Settings> and register the desired paper size.

When loading standard size paper, the paper size is automatically detected.

If you want to load free size paper, see Specifying Paper Size and Type in the Paper Deck/Drawer, and register the paper size. The paper for the POD Deck Lite-C1 is registered in

Open the paper deck.

		Press the open button.
		Open the paper deck. The inside lifter automatically descends to the paper loading position.

NOTE:

It may take some time for the paper deck to open, even if you press the open button.

Slide the rear edge retainer until it does not catch on the paper to set.

The rear edge retainer slides by holding.

Remove all of the loaded paper.

Squeeze the lever. Without releasing the lever, slide the outer size change plate and inner size change plate until it does not catch on the paper to set.

Load the desired paper to approximately 3/8" (10 mm) in height.

IMPORTANT:

To load paper larger than LGL, first close the paper deck to raise the inside lifter, open the paper deck, and then load the paper. If you try to load paper larger than LGL when the inside lifter is at its lowest position, the paper may not be loaded properly, and paper jams may occur.

Slide the outer size change plate and inner size change plate to align them with the desired paper size.

Slide the rear edge retainer to align it with the desired paper size, as shown below.

IMPORTANT:

If the rear edge retainer is not aligned properly, paper may become jammed, the quality of the image may be degraded, or the inside of the machine may become dirty. Make sure to load paper with the rear edge retainer properly aligned with the paper size marks on the top and base of the paper deck.

Load all remaining paper into the paper deck.

NOTE:

Gently push the paper deck back into the machine until it clicks into place in the closed position.

The inside lifter automatically ascends, and prepares the paper deck for printing.

Change the paper size on the media sheet and insert it into the media plate.

		Pull the media sheet out of the media plate.
		Stick the paper size label to match the new paper size on the media sheet.
		Insert the media sheet into the media plate.

IMPORTANT
Do not give a strong shock to the rear edge retainer when loading paper into the paper deck, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. Adjust the outer size change plate, inner size change plate, and rear edge retainer correctly to avoid causing a paper jam, dirty prints, or making the inside of the machine dirty. Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck. You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (), or if the paper deck is not completely pushed into the machine. Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (). Always check that the paper deck is in place. Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the paper deck, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

IMPORTANT

Do not give a strong shock to the rear edge retainer when loading paper into the paper deck, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

Adjust the outer size change plate, inner size change plate, and rear edge retainer correctly to avoid causing a paper jam, dirty prints, or making the inside of the machine dirty.

Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck.

You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (

), or if the paper deck is not completely pushed into the machine.

Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (

Always check that the paper deck is in place.

Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the paper deck, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

NOTE
If problems occur when printing, try turning the paper stack over, and reload it. However, textured paper, single-sided coated paper, and paper already printed on cannot be turned over. Change to new paper. When loading paper, make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed 13/16" (20 mm). If the height of the paper stack exceeds 13/16" (20 mm), the edges of the paper stack may become curled or creased, and poor print quality may result.

NOTE

If problems occur when printing, try turning the paper stack over, and reload it. However, textured paper, single-sided coated paper, and paper already printed on cannot be turned over. Change to new paper.

Loading Paper into the Paper Deck Unit-E1

IMPORTANT
If paper runs out and printing is stopped when you are printing with the staple setting, do not remove the output sheets that are waiting to be stapled. (Printing and stapling resume after you clear the paper jam.)

NOTE
The paper size of the Paper Deck Unit-E1 is fixed to LTR. For instructions on changing the paper size that can be loaded in the Paper Deck Unit-E1, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.

Open the paper deck.

		Press the open button.
		Open the paper deck. The inside lifter automatically descends to the paper loading position.

Prepare the paper to load.

	Open the packaging for the paper and remove the paper stack.
	Fan the sheets several times and align the edges to facilitate feeding.

Load the paper stack into the paper deck.

Close the paper deck.

The inside lifter automatically ascends, and prepares the paper deck for feeding.

IMPORTANT
Do not load the following types of paper into the Paper Deck Unit-E1. Doing so may cause a paper jam. Severely curled or wrinkled paper/thin straw paper/heavy paper (more than 140 lb index (256 g/m2))/paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer/the reverse side of paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer/coated paper/tracing paper/transparencies/tab paper/labels Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck unit. Do not load paper into the Paper Deck Unit-E1 that has been previously copied onto, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. Always use the multi-purpose tray to feed paper when you want to print onto the back of a sheet of paper (2nd side of 2-Sided copy). Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the paper deck unit next to the paper stack, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (), or if the paper drawer is not completely pushed into the paper deck unit. Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (). Always check that the paper deck unit is in place.

IMPORTANT

Do not load the following types of paper into the Paper Deck Unit-E1. Doing so may cause a paper jam.
Severely curled or wrinkled paper/thin straw paper/heavy paper (more than 140 lb index (256 g/m2))/paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer/the reverse side of paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer/coated paper/tracing paper/transparencies/tab paper/labels

Paper which is curled must be straightened out before loading it into the paper deck unit.

Do not load paper into the Paper Deck Unit-E1 that has been previously copied onto, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. Always use the multi-purpose tray to feed paper when you want to print onto the back of a sheet of paper (2nd side of 2-Sided copy).

Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the paper deck unit next to the paper stack, as this may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine.

You will not be able to make copies or print if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit mark (

), or if the paper drawer is not completely pushed into the paper deck unit.

Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark (

Always check that the paper deck unit is in place.

NOTE
When paper is loaded in the paper deck unit, the side facing up is the one printed on. If problems occur when printing, try turning the paper stack over, and reload it.