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    Printing Media

    20-May-2008
    8200186400

    Solution

    Size
    • Standard paper: Refer to the following table for information on paper sizes that can be used and where they can be loaded.
    O:Available
    –:Unavailable
    Paper SizeWidth x HeightAuto Sheet FeederFront Tray
    Letter215.9 x 279.4 mm / 8.5 x 11 inchesOO
    Legal215.9 x 355.6 mm / 8.5 x 14 inchesOO
    11" x 17" / Tabloid279.4 x 431.8 mm / 11 x 17 inchesOO
    A5148.0 x 210.0 mm / 5.83 x 8.27 inchesOO
    A4210.0 x 297.0 mm / 8.27 x 11.69 inchesOO
    A3297.0 x 420.0 mm / 11.69 x 16.54 inchesOO
    A3+ (13" x 19")329.0 x 483.0 mm / 13 x 19 inchesOO
    B5182.0 x 257.0 mm / 7.17 x 10.12 inchesOO
    B4257.0 x 364.0 mm / 10.12 x 14.33 inchesOO
    4" x 6"101.6 x 152.4 mm / 4 x 6 inchesOO
    4" x 8"101.6 x 203.2 mm / 4 x 8 inchesOO
    5" x 7"127.0 x 177.8 mm / 5 x 7 inchesOO
    8" x 10"203.2 x 254.0 mm / 8 x 10 inchesOO
    10" x 12"254.0 x 304.8 mm / 10 x 12 inchesOO
    14" x 17"355.6 x 431.8 mm / 14 x 17 inches-O
    L89.0 x 127.0 mm / 3.50 x 5 inchesO-
    2L127.0 x 178.0 mm / 5 x 7.01 inchesOO
    Hagaki100.0 x 148.0 mm / 3.94 x 5.83 inchesOO
    Hagaki 2200.0 x 148.0 mm / 7.87 x 5.83 inchesOO
    Art Letter [Margin 35]215.9 x 279.4 mm / 8.5 x 11 inchesOO
    Art A4 [Margin 35]210.0 x 297.0 mm / 8.27 x 11.69 inchesOO
    Art A3 [Margin 35]297.0 x 420.0 mm / 11.69 x 16.54 inchesOO
    Art A3+ [Margin 35]329.0 x 483.0 mm / 12.95 x 19.02 inchesOO

    • Non-standard paper: From 89.0 x 120.0 mm to 329.0 x 584.2 mm (from 3.50 x 4.72 inches to 12.95 x 23 inches) in the Auto Sheet Feeder; from 100.0 x 148.0 mm to 355.6 x 584.2 mm (from 3.94 x 5.83 inches to 14 x 23 inches) in the Front Tray.
    • When printing on other than 14" x 17" / 355.6 x 431.8 mm paper from a PictBridge compliant device, load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.

    Weight / Thickness
    • Auto Sheet Feeder: From 64 gsm / 17 lb to 105 gsm / 28 lb (plain paper except for supported Canon genuine media) However, you can use art paper that is not produced by Canon that is up to 200 gsm / 53 lb.
    • Front Tray: From 0.1 mm / 4 mil to 1.2 mm / 47 mil Do not use paper thicker than this, as it could jam in the printer.

    The following types of media can be used.
    For more information on the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific sections.
    You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or
    region of purchase.
    Plain paper
    You can use general copy paper or Canon's Super White Paper SW-201.
    See "Using the Auto Sheet Feeder and the Front Tray".
    Other types of paper
    See "Matte Photo Paper MP-101".
    See "Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101".
    See "Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-201".
    See "Fine Art Paper "Museum Etching" FA-ME1".
    See "Fine Art Paper "Photo Rag" FA-PR1".
    See "Fine Art Paper Premium Matte FA-PM1".
    See "Photo Stickers PS-101".
    See "Non-Canon Genuine Specialty Paper".
    IMPORTANT
    Handling Paper
    • Put unused paper back into the package, and store them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.
    • Be careful not to rub or scratch the surfaces of any types of paper when handling.
    • Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the printing surface. The print quality may be degraded if the printing surface is smudged with sweat or oil that comes from your hands.
    • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink has fully dried. Even when the ink has fully dried, be careful not to touch the printed surface as much as possible when handling. Due to the nature of the pigment ink, the ink on the printed surface may be removed when being rubbed or scratched.

    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.
    It is suitable for borderless printing.
    This media is available in A3+ (13" x 19"), A3, A4, Letter, and 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm sizes.
    • Loading
    Auto Sheet Feeder
    - Load the paper with the whiter side facing UP.
    - Only one sheet of A3+ (13" x 19")-sized paper can be loaded at once. Up to 10 sheets of A3, A4, or Letter-sized paper can be loaded at once. Up to 20 sheets of 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm paper can be loaded at once.
    Front Tray
    - Load the paper with the whiter side facing UP.
    - Load one sheet at a time.
    • Printer Driver Settings
    - Media Type: Matte Photo Paper
    - Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.
    • Handling of Printed Output
    - Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.
    - Colors may slightly change if papers are stacked up before the ink is completely dry. It is recommended that you dry the ink for about 24 hours.
    - Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight.
    - Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.
    • Storing Printed Output
    - Do not store or display printouts in hot, damp, or humid conditions. Never expose them to heat or direct sunlight.
    - Store printouts in photo albums, plastic folders, and photo frames to protect them from direct exposure to air.
    * Storing printouts in a plastic folder may protect them from color fading.
    * Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album, as you may not be able to remove them.
    - When storing printouts in albums with pockets, firmly insert them fully into the pocket. The edges of the printouts may turn yellow depending on the type of plastic folder or pocket album.
    • Printable Area
    NOTE
    When using Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the size of paper, and paste the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 mm or 0 inches.

    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. It is suitable for borderless printing.
    This media is available in A3+ (13" x 19"), A3, A4, Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, and 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm sizes.
    Loading
    • Auto Sheet Feeder
    - Load the paper with the glossier side facing UP.
    - Only one sheet of A3+ (13" x 19")-sized paper can be loaded at once. Up to 10 sheets of A3, A4, Letter, or 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm paper can be loaded at once. Up to 20 sheets of 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm paper can be loaded at once.
    - If paper is curled, flatten it before loading.
    - Loading paper in stacks might cause the print side to be marked as it is fed in. In this case, load one sheet at a time.
    • Front Tray
    - Load the paper with the glossier side facing UP.
    - Load one sheet at a time.
    - If paper is curled, flatten it before loading.
    • Printer Driver Settings
    - Media Type: Photo Paper Plus Glossy
    - Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.
    • Handling of Printed Output
    - Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.
    - When printouts can be arranged without stacking them up, allow them to dry for about 24 hours. When printouts need to be stacked up, allow each printout to dry for about 15 minutes first, then allow them to dry for about 24 hours with plain paper (e.g., copying paper) inserted between the adjacent printouts.
    - Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight.
    - Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.
    • Storing Printed Output
    - Store printouts in photo albums, plastic folders, and photo frames to protect them from direct exposure to air.
    * Plastic folders protect printouts from color fading.
    * Avoid storing printouts in an adhesive-type album, as you may not be able to remove
    them.
    - When storing printouts in a pocket-type album, insert them in the pockets as far as they will go. The edges of the printouts may turn yellow depending on the type of plastic folder or pocket album.
    - Avoid storing printouts in a hot or humid location or in direct sunlight. Store them in a normal operating environment.
    - Avoid displaying or exhibiting printouts outdoors or in direct sunlight.
    • Printable Area
    NOTE
    When using Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the size of
    paper, and paste the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 mm or 0 inches.

    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.
    This paper is suitable for borderless printing.
    This media is available in A3+ (13" x 19"), A3, A4, Letter, 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm, 10" x 12" / 254.0 x 304.8 mm, and 14" x 17" / 355.6 x 431.8 mm sizes.
    Loading
    • Auto Sheet Feeder
    - Load the paper with the whiter side facing UP.
    - Only one sheet of A3+ (13" x 19") or 10" x 12" / 254.0 x 304.8 mm paper can be loaded at once. Up to 10 sheets of A3, A4, Letter, or 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm paper can be loaded at once. Up to 20 sheets of 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm paper can be loaded at once.
    - 14" x 17" / 355.6 x 431.8 mm paper cannot be used in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
    - Loading paper in stacks might cause the print side to be marked as it is fed in. In this case, load one sheet at a time.
    • Front Tray
    - Load the paper with the whiter side facing UP.
    - Load one sheet at a time.
    • Printer Driver Settings
    - Media Type: Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss
    - Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.
    • Handling of Printed Output
    - Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.
    - When printouts can be arranged without stacking them up, allow them to dry for about 24 hours. When printouts need to be stacked up, allow each printout to dry for about 15 minutes first, then allow them to dry for about 24 hours with plain paper (e.g., copying paper) inserted between the adjacent printouts.
    - Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight.
    - Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.
    • Storing Printed Output
    - Store printouts in photo albums, plastic folders, and photo frames to protect them from direct exposure to air.
    * Plastic folders protect printouts from color fading.
    * Avoid storing printouts in an adhesive-type album, as you may not be able to remove
    them.
    - When storing printouts in a pocket-type album, insert them in the pockets as far as they will go. The edges of the printouts may turn yellow depending on the type of plastic folder or pocket album.
    - Avoid storing printouts in a hot or humid location or in direct sunlight. Store them in a normal operating environment.
    - Avoid displaying or exhibiting printouts outdoors or in direct sunlight.
    • Printable Area
    NOTE
    When using Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the size of
    paper, and paste the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 mm or 0 inches.