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24 Chapter 1
Before Printing
z Media types you cannot use
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory
results, but can also cause the machine to jam or malfunction.
z Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
z Damp paper
z Excessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)
z Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)(non-Canon branded paper)
z Picture postcards
z Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
z Envelopes with double flaps
z Envelopes with sticker flaps
z Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
z Any type of paper with holes
z Handling paper
z Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the print surface. Print
quality will deteriorate if the print surface is damaged or becomes dirty.
z Do not touch the print surface until the ink has dried. If prints get wet, do not touch the printed
side until they dry.
z Paper may curl or the print surface may become smudged if you use a large amount of ink for
printing. In this case, select <ON> for <Prevent paper abrasion> under <Device settings>.
See “If printing surface abrasion is not resolved even after taking the actions above:” on
page 173. Do not print photos or documents that contain graphics on paper that curls easily.
Remove this kind of paper for printing text-only documents.
z If the paper is curled, uncurl it before printing. To uncurl the paper, see “Paper is curled.” on
page 172.
z Put unused paper back into the package, and store them out of direct sunlight in a place
where the temperature and humidity are low. Keep them on a level surface to avoid curling
and wrinkling.
z If the printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat,
ink may blur depending on the paper.
z Photo Paper Pro guidelines
z Do not touch the print surface until the ink is dry (approx. 30 minutes). Colors in dark images
may appear indistinct at first, but will become clearer after approx. 30 minutes.
z Images may become smudged if you place them in an album before the ink is completely dry.
It is recommended that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours.
z Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight.
z Do not store or display printouts in hot, damp, or humid conditions. Never expose them to
heat or direct sunlight.
Note
z For specifying the page size and media type when performing copy direct printing, see
“Changing the Print Settings” on page 37.
z When using plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb), up to 150 sheets (13 mm or 0.52 inches in
height) can be loaded in the Auto Sheet Feeder and Cassette respectively. Select [Plain
Paper] from [Media Type] in the printer driver.
For a detailed description of printing media types, refer to the Printer Driver Guide.