Printing Media

    03-Mar-2008
    8100101200

    Solution

    The following types of media can be used. For detailed instructions on how to handle paper, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper.
    IMPORTANT
    • Put unused paper back into the package, and store them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.
    • Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.
    REFERENCE
    • You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase.
    • For information on the page sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website.

    Plain Paper
    Paper Support Load Limit: Around 100 sheets
    * Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at this maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half.
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: Around 50 sheets
    Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): Plain Paper

    Envelopes
    Paper Support Load Limit: 5 envelopes
    * If envelopes cannot be fed properly, reduce sheets of envelopes in the Rear Tray.
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
    Paper Thickness Lever: Right
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): Envelope

    Super White Paper SW-201
    The media is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for printing photographs.
    Paper Support Load Limit: 80 sheets
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
    Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): Plain Paper

    High Resolution Paper HR-101N
    This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper.
    Paper Support Load Limit: 80 sheets
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
    Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): High Resolution Paper

    Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" GP-501
    This paper is thicker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality.
    Paper Support Load Limit (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm): 10 sheets
    Paper Support Load Limit (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Wide): 20 sheets
    * When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
    Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): Glossy Photo Paper

    Matte Photo Paper MP-101
    This is a thick matte water-resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction. It is suitable for a variety of printing purposes such as paper crafts, calendars, and photos with matte finish.
    Paper Support Load Limit (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm): 10 sheets
    Paper Support Load Limit (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Wide): 20 sheets
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
    Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): Matte Photo Paper

    Photo Paper Glossy GP-502
    This paper is thicker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality.
    Paper Support Load Limit (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm): 10 sheets
    Paper Support Load Limit (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Wide): 20 sheets
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
    Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): Glossy Photo Paper

    Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101
    This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs.
    Paper Support Load Limit (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm): 10 sheets
    Paper Support Load Limit (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Wide): 20 sheets
    * When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
    Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): Photo Paper Plus Glossy

    Photo Paper Plus Glossy II PP-201
    This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs.
    Paper Support Load Limit (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm): 10 sheets
    Paper Support Load Limit (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Wide): 20 sheets
    * When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
    Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): Photo Paper Plus Glossy II

    Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-201
    This paper provides the same excellent water-resistant coating and superior color reproduction as the Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101, while offering a less reflective surface closer to a traditional matte finish.
    Paper Support Load Limit (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm): 10 sheets
    Paper Support Load Limit (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Wide): 20 sheets
    * When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
    Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss

    Photo Paper Pro PR-101
    This is a thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs.
    Paper Support Load Limit (A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm): 10 sheets
    Paper Support Load Limit (4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Wide): 20 sheets
    * When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
    Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): Photo Paper Pro

    Photo Stickers PS-101
    This is a peel-and-stick sheet that allows you to make your original stickers from your favorite photo. It is a glossy sheet and is highly resistant to water. On each sheet, you can print 16 photo stickers with excellent printing quality.
    Paper Support Load Limit: 1 sheet
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
    Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): Glossy Photo Paper
    NOTE
    Place the narrow edge of the paper with the smaller margin pointing downward. For more information, refer to the instructions on the back of the sheet package.

    T-Shirt Transfers TR-301
    This paper is used to create iron-on transfers. The image is printed inverted.
    Paper Support Load Limit: 1 sheet
    Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
    Paper Thickness Lever: Right
    Media Type (Printer Driver Setting): T-Shirt Transfers

    Size
    The following table shows page sizes that can be used.
    Page Size Width x Height
    Letter8.50 x 11.00 inches / 215.9 x 279.4 mm
    Legal8.50 x 14.00 inches / 215.9 x 355.6 mm
    A55.83 x 8.27 inches / 148.0 x 210.0 mm
    A48.27 x 11.69 inches / 210.0 x 297.0 mm
    B57.17 x 10.12 inches / 182.0 x 257.0 mm
    4" x 6"4.00 x 6.00 inches / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
    4" x 8"4.00 x 8.00 inches / 101.6 x 203.2 mm
    5" x 7"5.00 x 7.00 inches / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
    8" x 10"8.00 x 10.00 inches / 203.2 x 254.0 mm
    L3.50 x 5.00 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm
    2L5.00 x 7.01 inches / 127.0 x 178.0 mm
    Hagaki3.94 x 5.83 inches / 100.0 x 148.0 mm
    Hagaki 27.87 x 5.83 inches / 200.0 x 148.0 mm
    Comm. Env. #104.12 x 9.50 inches / 104.8 x 241.3 mm
    DL Env.4.33 x 8.66 inches / 110.0 x 220.0 mm
    Choukei 3*4.72 x 9.25 inches / 120.0 x 235.0 mm
    Choukei 4*3.54 x 8.07 inches / 90.0 x 205.0 mm
    Youkei 44.13 x 9.25 inches / 105.0 x 235.0 mm
    Youkei 63.86 x 7.48 inches / 98.0 x 190.0 mm
    Credit Card2.13 x 3.39 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm
    Card2.16 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm
    Wide4.00 x 7.10 inches / 101.6 x 180.6 mm

    CAUTION
    * Cannot be used in Macintosh.
    REFERENCE
    You can also select a custom page size. Specify a custom size within the following range:
    • Minimum size: 2.13 x 3.39 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm
    • Maximum size: 8.5 x 23 inches / 215.9 x 584.2 mm
    For information on the printable area of each page size, see [Printing Area].

    Weight
    17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (plain paper except for genuine Canon media)
    CAUTION
    Do not use paper heavier or lighter than this (except for genuine Canon media), as it could jam in
    the printer.