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16 Paper Handling Chapter 3
Selecting The Correct Paper
This section describes the characteristics and intended use of each paper applicable to this machine.
Refer to this section and select the paper most suitable for your purpose of printing.
Canon Specialty Media
Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality.
Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions
Plain paper Letter
(8 1/2 in. × 11 in./
215.9 mm × 279.4 mm)
Legal
(8 1/2 in. × 14 in./
215.9 mm × 355.6 mm)
A4
(8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./210
mm × 297 mm)
Printing from
your computer/
photo printing/
copying
• 17 lb.–28 lb. (64 g/m
2
–105 g/m
2
)
• The machine supports the paper sizes
shown on the left in portrait orientation.
• You can use regular copier paper, cotton
bond paper, or typical letterhead.
• Your machine does not require special ink
jet paper.
• Legal-size paper can only be used when
printing from your computer.
Envelopes US Commercial No. 10
(9 1/2 in. × 4 1/8 in./
241 mm × 105 mm)
European DL
(8 5/8 in. × 4 3/8 in./
220 mm × 110 mm)
Printing from
your computer
• You may be able to load other envelopes,
but Canon cannot guarantee consistent
performance.
• Do not use the following types of
envelopes since they may cause problems:
- Envelopes with windows, holes,
perforations, cutouts, double flaps,
pressure seals, and peel-off sealing strips.
- Envelopes made with embossed or
treated surfaces.
- Sealed envelopes.
- Envelopes with letters enclosed.
• Remove each envelope from the paper
output tray as soon as it is printed.
Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions
High
Resolution
Paper
Letter
(8 1/2 in. × 11 in./
215.9 mm × 279.4 mm)
A4
(8 1/4 in. × 11 3/4 in./
210 mm × 297 mm)
Printing from
your computer/
/photo printing/
copying
• This type of paper provides better color
reproduction than plain paper.
• It is suitable for printing business
documents that feature graphics and for
photographs.
• Load the paper with the whiter side facing
up.
• Remove the sheets from the paper output
tray before the count reaches 50.
• If the paper curls, remove each sheet as it
is delivered in the paper output tray.