Compatible Media Types

    06-Mar-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.

    Plain Paper
    • Compatible Page Size: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal (Cassette only)
    • Compatible Paper Weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (non-Canon genuine plain paper)
    • Where to Load: Cassette
    • Paper Load Limit: Approximately 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: Approximately 50 sheets
    • Media Type:
    Printer Driver Setting: Plain Paper
    Machine Setting: Plain paper
    IMPORTANT
    Plain paper cannot be fed from the Rear Tray. Load in the Cassette.

    Envelopes
    • Compatible Page Size: European DL, US Comm. Env. #10
    • Where to Load: Rear Tray
    • Paper 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.
    • Media Type:
    Printer Driver Setting: Envelope
    IMPORTANT
    • Envelopes can be used only when printing from your computer.
    • Envelopes cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load in the Rear Tray.

    Super White Paper SW-201
    This media is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for printing photographs.
    • Where to Load: Cassette
    • Paper Load Limit: 100 sheets
    • Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
    • Media Type:
    Printer Driver Setting: Plain Paper
    Machine Setting: Plain paper
    IMPORTANT
    • This paper cannot be fed from the Rear Tray. Load in the Cassette.

    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.
    • Where to Load: Rear Tray
    • Paper Load Limit: See "Paper 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
    IMPORTANT
    This paper cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load in the Rear Tray.

    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.
    • Where to Load: Rear Tray
    • Paper Load Limit: See "Paper 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 II
    Machine Setting: Photo Plus Glossy II
    IMPORTANT
    This paper cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load in the Rear Tray.

    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.
    • Where to Load: Rear Tray
    • Paper Load Limit: See "Paper 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
    IMPORTANT
    This paper cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load in the Rear Tray.

    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.
    • Where to Load: Rear Tray
    • Paper Load Limit: See "Paper 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 Semi-gloss
    Machine Setting: Plus Semi-gloss
    IMPORTANT
    This paper cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load in the Rear Tray.

    Fine Art Paper "Photo Rag™” FA-PR1
    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 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.
    • This paper cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load in the Rear Tray.
    NOTE
    • Canon genuine media is produced and stored to get optimum printing quality. We recommend using Canon genuine media.
    • 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.

    Paper Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers
    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
    IMPORTANT
    The Credit card-sized paper cannot be fed from the Cassette. Load in the Rear Tray.