Solution
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.
- Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper
- Wet paper
- Paper that is too thin
- Auto Sheet Feeder: Less than 64 gsm / 17 lb
- Front Tray: Less than 0.1 mm / 4 mil
Auto Sheet Feeder: More than 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: More than 1.2 mm / 47 mil
- Picture postcards
- Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
- Envelopes
- Any type of paper with holes
- Paper that is not rectangular
- Paper bound with staples or glue etc.
- Paper coated with adhesive
- Paper decorated with glitter etc.
- The following Canon genuine papers:
High Resolution Paper HR-101N, Glossy Photo Paper GP-401 / Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" GP-501, Photo Paper Glossy GP-502, Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, Photo Paper Pro PR-101, Transparencies CF-102, and T-Shirt Transfers TR-301
NOTE
Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing
The following media are compatible with Borderless Printing:
Matte Photo Paper (A3+ (13" x 19"), A3, A4, Letter, and 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm)
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (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)
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (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)