Media Types You Cannot Use

    28-Jan-2009
    8200400400

    Solution

      Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.
      • Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper
      • Damp paper
      • Paper that is too thin
      Rear Tray: Less than 17 lb / 64 gsm
      Front Tray: Less than 4 mil / 0.1 mm
      • Paper that is too thick
      Rear Tray: More than 28 lb / 105 gsm (plain paper except for Canon genuine paper)
      * However, you can use non-Canon genuine art paper that is up to 53 lb / 200 gsm.
      Front Tray: More than 47 mil / 1.2 mm
      • Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper)
      • Picture postcards
      • Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
      • Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps)
      • Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
      • Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive
      • Any type of paper with holes
      • Paper that is not rectangular
      • Paper bound with staples or glue
      • Paper with adhesives
      • Paper decorated with glitter, etc.