Media Types You Cannot Use

    21-May-2009
    8200530300

    Solution

      Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will cause not only unsatisfactory results, but also the printer to jam or malfunction.

      • Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper
      • Damp paper
      • Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 g/m2)
      • Paper that is too thick (weighing more than 28 lb / 105 g/m2, except for Canon genuine paper)
      * However, you can use non-Canon genuine art paper that is up to 53 lb / 200 g/m2 in the Rear Tray.
      • Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on paper smaller than A5)
      • 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.
      • Do not use the following types of Canon genuine paper.
      • Photo Paper Pro II PR-201, Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" GP-501, Photo Paper Glossy GP-502, High Resolution Paper HR-101N, T-Shirt Transfers TR-301, and Photo Stickers PS-101