• Our Customer Care Centre will be closed earlier at 12pm, on 24 December 2024. Usual operating hours will resume on 26 December 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    Compatible Media Types

    10-May-2008
    8200174300

    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
    • If you select “Photo Paper” when copying, use the following paper types for best printing results: GP-401, GP-501, GP-502, PP-101, SG-201.
    • 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 purchase.
    • For information on the page sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website.

    Plain Paper
    • Compatible Page Size: Standard sizes: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal * 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).
    • 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 Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
    • Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    • Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Plain Paper

    Envelopes
    • Compatible Paper Size: European DL, US Comm. Env. #10
    • Paper Support Load Limit: 10 envelopes
    • Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 1 envelope
    • Paper Thickness Lever: Right
    • Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Envelope
    IMPORTANT
    This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.

    Super White Paper SW-201
    The media is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for printing
    photographs.
    • Paper Support Load Limit: 80 sheets
    • Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
    • 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.
    • Paper Support Load Limit: 80 sheets
    • Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
    • 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 produceprintouts close to photograph quality.
    • Paper Support Load Limit:
    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
    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 Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing.
    • Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    • Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Glossy Photo Paper

    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.
    • Paper Support Load Limit:
    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
    Credit card: 20 sheets
    • Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing.
    • 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.
    • Paper Support Load Limit: 
    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
    Credit card: 20 sheets
    • Paper Output Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing.
    • 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.
    • Paper Support Load Limit:
    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
    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 Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing.
    • Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    • Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Double Sided
    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.
    • Paper Support Load Limit:
    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
    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 Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing.
    • 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.
    • Paper Support Load Limit:
    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
    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 Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing.
    • Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    • Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy

    Photo Paper Pro PR-101
    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.
    • Paper Support Load Limit:
    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
    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 Tray Load Limit: We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing.
    • Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    • Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Pro

    Photo Stickers PS-101
    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.
    • 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.
    • Paper Thickness Lever: Left
    • Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy

    T-Shirt Transfers TR-301
    This paper is used to create iron-on transfers. The image is printed inverted.
    • 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.
    • Paper Thickness Lever: Right
    • Media Type in 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 and Wide: 20 sheets
    Credit card: 20 sheets

    Size
    The following table shows paper sizes that can be used.
    Page SizeWidth x Height
    Letter8.50 x 11.00 inches / 215.9 x 279.4 mm
    Legal8.50 x 14.00 inches / 215.9 x 355.6 mm
    A55.83 x 8.27 inches / 148.0 x 210.0 mm
    A48.27 x 11.69 inches / 210.0 x 297.0 mm
    B57.17 x 10.12 inches / 182.0 x 257.0 mm
    4" x 6"4.00 x 6.00 inches / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
    4" x 8"4.00 x 8.00 inches / 101.6 x 203.2 mm
    5" x 7"5.00 x 7.00 inches / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
    8" x 10"8.00 x 10.00 inches / 203.2 x 254.0 mm
    L3.50 x 5.00 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm
    2L5.00 x 7.01 inches / 127.0 x 178.0 mm
    Hagaki3.94 x 5.83 inches / 100.0 x 148.0 mm
    Hagaki 27.87 x 5.83 inches / 200.0 x 148.0 mm
    Comm. Env. #104.12 x 9.50 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 44.13 x 9.25 inches / 105.0 x 235.0 mm
    Youkei 63.86 x 7.48 inches / 98.0 x 190.0 mm
    Credit Card2.13 x 3.39 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm
    Card2.16 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm
    Wide4.00 x 7.11 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].

    Weight
    17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (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 machine.