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
Some Canon genuine papers may not be available depending on the country or region of
- Compatible Paper Size: A4, Letter
- Paper Support Load Limit: 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 Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Thickness Lever: Left
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Plain Paper
- Compatible Paper Size: European DL, US Comm. Env. #10
- Paper Support Load Limit: 10 envelopes
- Paper Output Slot Load Limit: 1 envelope
- Paper Thickness Lever: Right
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Envelope
The media is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for printing
photographs.
- Compatible Paper Size: A4, Letter
- Paper Support Load Limit: 80 sheets
- Paper Output Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- 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.
- Compatible Paper Size: A4, Letter
- Paper Support Load Limit: 80 sheets
- Paper Output Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Thickness Lever: Left
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: High Resolution Paper
Glossy Photo Paper GP-401 / 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.
- Compatible Paper Size: Glossy Photo Paper GP-401: A4, Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, and Credit card Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use” GP-501: A4, Letter, and 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
- Paper Support Load Limit: A4 and Letter: 10 sheets 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Credit card: 20 sheets * 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 Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- 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.
- Compatible Paper Size: A4, Letter, and 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
- Paper Support Load Limit: A4 and Letter: 10 sheets 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm: 20 sheets
- Paper Output Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Thickness Lever: Left
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Matte Photo Paper
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.
- Compatible Paper Size: Letter and 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
- Paper Support Load Limit: Letter: 10 sheets 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm: 20 sheets
- Paper Output Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Thickness Lever: Left
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Glossy Photo Paper
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D
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.
- Compatible Paper Size: A4, Letter, and 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
- Paper Support Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Output Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Thickness Lever: Left
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Double Sided
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the space around your Paper Output Slot is clean so that neither dust nor dirt
adheres to your paper to be printed.
NOTE
This paper cannot be used in Macintosh.
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.
- Compatible Paper Size: A4, Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, and 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
- Paper Support Load Limit: A4, Letter, and 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm: 10 sheets 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm: 20 sheets * 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 Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Thickness Lever: Left
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-101, 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.
- Compatible Paper Size: Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-101: A4, Letter, and 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-201: A4, Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm
- Paper Support Load Limit: A4, Letter, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm: 10 sheets 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm: 20 sheets * 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 Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Thickness Lever: Left
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper 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.
- Compatible Paper Size: A4, Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm, and Wide
- Paper Support Load Limit: A4, Letter, 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm: 10 sheets 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Wide: 20 sheets * 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 Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Thickness Lever: Left
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Pro
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.
- Compatible Paper Size: 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
- Paper Support Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Output Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Thickness Lever: Left
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy
This paper is used to create iron-on transfers. The image is printed inverted.
- Compatible Paper Size: A4
- Paper Support Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Output Slot Load Limit: 1 sheet
- Paper Thickness Lever: Right
- Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: T-Shirt Transfers
The following table shows paper sizes that can be used.
| Paper Size | Width x Heigh |
| Letter | 8.5 x 11 inches / 215.9 x 279.4 mm |
| Legal | 8.5 x 14 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 x 6 inches / 101.6 x 152.4 mm |
| 4" x 8" | 4 x 8 inches / 101.6 x 203.2 mm |
| 5" x 7" | 5 x 7 inches / 127.0 x 177.8 mm |
| 8" x 10" | 8 x 10 inches / 203.2 x 254.0 mm |
| L | 3.50 x 5 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm |
| 2L | 5 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 9.5 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 |
| Credit Card | 2.13 x 3.39 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm |
| Card | 2.16 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm |
| Wide | 4 x 7.1 inches / 101.6 x 180.6 mm |
* Cannot be used in Macintosh
For paper to be loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder, you can also set custom paper sized manually.
Specify custom paper sizes within the following range.
- Minimum size: 2.13 x 3.39 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm
- Maximum size: 8.5 x 23 inches / 215.9 x 584.2 mm
For information on the printable area of each paper size, see “Printing Area” on page 93.
64 to 105 gsm (17 to 28 lb) (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 printer.