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imageCLASS MF642Cdw Have to choose paper every time I print something

GregnSara — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:53:39 GMT

I have a Canon MF642CDW printer with touch screen. It's set up on wifi. Every time I print something I have to physically go to the printer and pick the paper size before it will print. I usually use a laptop or my phone to print. For instance, today I was printing 3 different jobs using my laptop for all of them. Every time I hit the print button, the printer gave me the usual beep, wanting me to choose the paper size/tray. There must be some setting where I can choose to use the same tray every time automatically without having to make a trip to the printer isn't there? I've yet to be able to figure it out though. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: imageCLASS MF642Cdw Have to choose paper every time I print something

dexman335 — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:50:24 GMT

I own an MF743Cdw. The is a way to choose the default paper source. The exact path escapes me, but I can check it out in the morning. Outside of that, if there is a programming abnormality, factory defaulting the printer should resolve that.

Re: imageCLASS MF642Cdw Have to choose paper every time I print something

dexman335 — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 03:57:34 GMT

Oops, I completely forgot about this topic. Will check the path in the AM.

Re: imageCLASS MF642Cdw Have to choose paper every time I print something

dexman335 — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:43:36 GMT

Try this:

Menu->Function Settings->Common->Paper Feed Settings->(etc.)

Re: imageCLASS MF642Cdw Have to choose paper every time I print something

Hector — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:27:06 GMT

Hello GregnSara,

That issue will come up if the paper setting on the printer does not match the paper setting on the computer or the incorrect driver is being used. If you are printing from your computer and you have the paper type for Letter Plain 1 and the paper tray on the printer is set to A4 plain 1 or another paper type/size, that message will appear on the printer.

You can try setting the paper size and type for the paper trays to make sure they match the paper size and type settings that you use from the computer. If that does not resolve the issue, you can try installing the recommended driver from our Canon USA support site.

Re: imageCLASS MF642Cdw Have to choose paper every time I print something

johnboync — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:20:12 GMT

I am having this same issue. Have tried everything including driver. Any suggestions for how to solve this?

Re: imageCLASS MF642Cdw Have to choose paper every time I print something

dexman335 — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 02:37:50 GMT

Can more details about how the unit is optioned for paper? Also, what are the dimensions and "weight" of the paper being used? 🤔

Re: imageCLASS MF642Cdw Have to choose paper every time I print something

jimboleo — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:09:07 GMT

Thanks. I was having the same issue with MF753CDW.

Re: imageCLASS MF642Cdw Have to choose paper every time I print something

phillynook — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:07:39 GMT

I found this extremely annoying as well.... having to walk to the printer, wait for the printer to receive the file, then press the button when prompted by the printer to start printing!

Finally found an easy solution to this problem. On the PC: Select printers--> Printing Preferences-->Paper/Quality-->Paper Source: Tray 1 (Or whatever tray you want to use)--> Media: Auto Select.

Ideally, I wish the printer would come with these settings as default.

I just saved hours per year with this fix! Hope it works for other folks as well.