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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 original package and store in a cool dry place.
- Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.
- If you select "Photo Paper" when copying, use the following paper types for best printing results: GP-501, GP-502, PP-101, PP-201, SG-201.
NOTE
- 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.
- Compatible Page Size: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal
*You can also use plain paper of non-standard sizes.
Compatible Paper Weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (non-Canon genuine 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 in Printer Driver Setting: Plain Paper
- Compatible Page Size: European DL, US Comm. Env. #10
- Paper Support Load Limit: 10 envelopes
- Paper Output Tray Load Limit:
We recommend that you remove the previously printed envelope from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
- Paper Thickness Lever: Right
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Envelope
IMPORTANT
Envelopes can be used only when printing from your computer.
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 in 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 in Printer Driver Setting: High Resolution Paper
IMPORTANT
This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.
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: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".
*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 in Printer Driver Setting: Glossy Photo Paper
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: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".
- 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 in Printer Driver Setting: Matte Photo Paper
IMPORTANT
This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.
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: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".
- 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 in 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: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".
*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 in 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: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".
*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 in 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: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".
*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 in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
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: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".
*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 befor continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
- Paper Thickness Lever: Left
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Pro
IMPORTANT
This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.
Photo Paper Pro II PR-201
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: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".
*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 befor continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.
- Paper Thickness Lever: Left
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Pro II
IMPORTANT
This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.
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 in Printer Driver Setting: Glossy Photo Paper
IMPORTANT
This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.
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.
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 in Printer Driver Setting: T-Shirt Transfers
IMPORTANT
This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.
Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers
A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm, and 8" x 10" / 20 x 25 cm: 10 sheets
4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm and Wide: 20 sheets
The following table shows page sizes that can be used.
| Size | Width x Height |
| Letter | 8.50 x 11.00 inches / 215.9 x 279.4 mm |
| Legal | 8.50 x 14.00 inches / 215.9 x 355.6 mm |
| A5 | 5.83 x 8.27 inches / 148.0 x 210.0 mm |
| A4 | 8.27 x 11.69 inches / 210.0 x 297.0 mm |
| B5 | 7.17 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 |
| L | 3.50 x 5.00 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm |
| 2L | 5.00 x 7.01 inches / 127.0 x 178.0 mm |
| Hagaki | 3.94 x 5.83 inches / 100.0 x 148.0 mm |
| Hagaki 2 | 7.87 x 5.83 inches / 200.0 x 148.0 mm |
| Comm. Env. #10 | 4.12 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 4 | 4.13 x 9.25 inches / 105.0 x 235.0 mm |
| Youkei 6 | 3.86 x 7.48 inches / 98.0 x 190.0 mm |
| Card | 2.16 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm |
| Wide | 4.00 x 7.10 inches / 101.6 x 180.6 mm |
* Cannot be used in Macintosh.
You can also select a custom page size. Specify a custom size within the following range:
- Minimum size: 2.17 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm
- Maximum size: 8.5 x 26.6 inches / 215.9 x 676.0 mm
For information on the printable area of each page size, see "
Printing Area".
17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (plain paper except for genuine Canon media)
Do not use paper heavier or lighter than this (except for genuine Canon media), as it could jam in the machine.