Compatible Media Types
12-May-2008
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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.
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 (Rear Tray only)
* You can also use plain paper of non-standard sizes.
Avoid using plain paper smaller than A5.
- Compatible Paper Weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (non-Canon genuine plain paper)
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette (except for Legal-size paper)
- Paper Support Load Limit: 150 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: 50 sheets
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Plain Paper
Machine Setting: Plain paper
IMPORTANT
Feeding the Legal-size paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray.
- Compatible Page Size: European DL, US Comm. Env. #10
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- Paper Support Load Limit:
Rear Tray: 10 envelopes
Cassette: 5 envelopes
- Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 1 envelope
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Envelope
IMPORTANT
Envelopes can be used only when printing from your computer.
This media is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for printing photographs.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- Paper Support Load Limit: 100 sheets
- Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Plain Paper
Machine Setting: Plain paper
This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- Paper Support Load Limit: 80 sheets
- Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: High Resolution Paper
IMPORTANT
This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.
This paper is thicker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- 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.
Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Glossy Photo Paper
Machine 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.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- 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.
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Matte Photo Paper
Machine Setting: Matte Photo Paper
This paper is thicker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- 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.
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Glossy Photo Paper
Machine Setting: Glossy Photo Paper
This paper is provided with glossy coating on both sides, ensuring superior color reproduction.
You can print high quality photographs onto both sides of this paper and bind the prints into a booklet to create a photo album.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- 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.
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Double Sided
IMPORTANT
This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.
This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- 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.
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Machine Setting: Photo Plus Glossy
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.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- 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.
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Machine Setting: Photo Plus Glossy
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.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- 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.
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Pro
Machine Setting: Photo Paper Pro
This is a 100 % cotton rag based art paper that has a soft, smooth texture that reduces gloss. It is ideal for printing a variety of artwork such as photographs.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray
- 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.
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Fine Art Photo Rag
IMPORTANT
- This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.
- Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray.
NOTE
- Canon genuine media is produced and stored to get optimum printing quality. We recommend using Canon genuine media.
- For details on using art paper, see "Before Printing on Art Paper".
- If you are using this paper, you cannot print in the 1.38 inches / 35 mm margin on the top and bottom edges.
If you choose a special page size for Fine Art Paper in the printer driver, a limit is set to prevent printing in the 1.38 inches / 35 mm margin on the top and bottom edges of the paper.
We recommend checking the area being printed in the preview screen before printing.
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.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray
- 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.
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Machine Setting: Photo Plus Glossy
IMPORTANT
Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray.
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.
- When printing photos saved on a memory card to sticker paper, be sure to select Sticker print in the memory card mode.
When copying printed photos onto sticker paper, be sure to select Sticker print in the easy photo reprint mode.
When copying photos onto sticker paper from a film, be sure to select Sticker print in the film print mode.
When printing photos saved on your mobile phone to sticker paper, select Stickers for page size in Wireless print settings.
This paper is used to create iron-on transfers. The image is printed inverted.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- 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.
- Media Type:
Printer Driver Setting: T-Shirt Transfers
IMPORTANT
This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.
A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm: 10 sheets
4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Wide: 20 sheets
Credit card: 20 sheets (Rear Tray only)
IMPORTANT
Feeding the Credit card-sized paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray.
When using art paper, dust is liable to be generated. It is therefore recommended that paper dust be removed just before printing.
- You will need a soft hair brush (or similar brush used to clean office automation equipment). The wider the brush, the more effective it will be.
OK - soft brush made from material such as polypropylene, polyethylene, horse hair or goat hair.
IMPORTANT
Be sure not to use brushes as shown below. The printing surface may be damaged.
Not OK - brush made from hard material, cloth or washcloth, sticky and abrasive materials.
- Paper dust removal procedure
(1) Check that the brush is not wet and free from dust or dirt.
(2) Brush the overall printing surface carefully in one direction.
IMPORTANT
- Be sure to brush all the way across the paper; do not start brushing at the middle or stop halfway.
- Be careful not to touch the printing surface as much as possible.
(3) To complete the removal of paper dust, brush the paper in the other direction from top to bottom.
The following table shows page sizes that can be used and where they can be loaded.
| Page Size | Width x Height | Rear Tray | Cassette |
| Letter | 8.50 x 11.00 inches / 215.9 x 279.4 mm | O | O |
| Legal | 8.50 x 14.00 inches / 215.9 x 355.6 mm | O | - |
| A5 | 5.83 x 8.27 inches / 148.0 x 210.0 mm | O | O |
| A4 | 8.27 x 11.69 inches / 210.0 x 297.0 mm | O | O |
| B5 | 7.17 x 10.12 inches / 182.0 x 257.0 mm | O | O |
| 4" x 6" | 4.00 x 6.00 inches / 101.6 x 152.4 mm | O | O |
| 4" x 8" | 4.00 x 8.00 inches / 101.6 x 203.2 mm | O | O |
| 5" x 7" | 5.00 x 7.00 inches / 127.0 x 177.8 mm | O | O |
| 8" x 10" | 8.00 x 10.00 inches / 203.2 x 254.0 mm | O | O |
| L | 3.50 x 5.00 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm | O | O |
| 2L | 5.00 x 7.01 inches / 127.0 x 178.0 mm | O | O |
| Hagaki | 3.94 x 5.83 inches / 100.0 x 148.0 mm | O | O |
| Hagaki 2 | 7.87 x 5.83 inches / 200.0 x 148.0 mm | O | O |
| Comm. Env. #10 | 4.13 x 9.50 inches / 104.8 x 241.3 mm | O | O |
| DL Env. | 4.33 x 8.66 inches / 110.0 x 220.0 mm | O | O |
| Choukei 3* | 4.72 x 9.25 inches / 120.0 x 235.0 mm | O | O |
| Choukei 4* | 3.54 x 8.07 inches / 90.0 x 205.0 mm | O | O |
| Youkei 4 | 4.13 x 9.25 inches / 105.0 x 235.0 mm | O | O |
| Youkei 6 | 3.86 x 7.48 inches / 98.0 x 190.0 mm | O | O |
| Credit Card | 2.13 x 3.39 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm | O | - |
| Card | 2.17 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm | O | - |
| Wide | 4.00 x 7.10 inches / 101.6 x 180.6 mm | O | O |
* Cannot be used in Macintosh.
You can also select a custom page size. Specify a custom size within the following range:
- Minimum size:
Rear Tray: 2.13 x 3.39 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm
Cassette: 3.5 x 5 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm
- Maximum size:
Rear Tray: 8.5 x 23 inches / 215.9 x 584.2 mm
Cassette: 8.5 x 11.69 inches / 215.9 x 297.0 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 heavier or lighter paper (except for genuine Canon media), as it could jam in the machine.