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.
REFERENCE
- You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase.
- For information on the paper 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 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
REFERENCE
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
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
High Resolution Paper HR-101N
This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper.
- Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
- Paper Load Limit: 80 sheets
- Paper Support Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
- Media Type: 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Double Sided
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, 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.
Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy
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, 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy
IMPORTANT
Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the printer. Load in the Rear Tray.
REFERENCE
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.
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.
Printer Driver Setting: T-Shirt Transfers
Paper Support 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, Wide, and Credit card: 20 sheets
IMPORTANT
Feeding the Credit card-size paper from the Cassette can damage the printer. Load in the Rear Tray.
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.
REFERENCE
You can also select a custom page size. Specify a custom size within the following range:
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
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
17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (plain paper except for genuine Canon media)
CAUTION
Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for genuine Canon media), as it could jam in the machine.