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Paper Sources to Load Paper
The printer has two paper sources to feed paper; Cassette and Rear Tray.
You can load paper in either one of the paper sources, depending on the page size and media type of paper. Paper is fed from the Cassette or Rear Tray depending on the selection of the page size or media type.
Caution
When printing, select the correct page size and media type. If you select the wrong page size or media type, the printer may feed paper from the wrong paper source or may not print with the proper print quality.
For details on how to load paper in each paper source, see Loading Paper in the Cassette or Loading Paper in the Rear Tray.
When you use A4, B5, A5, or Letter-sized plain paper, load it in the Cassette.
The printer feeds paper from the Cassette automatically by selecting plain paper (A4, B5, A5, or Letter size) in the print settings with the printer driver when printing.
When you use photo paper, load it in the Rear Tray.
The printer feeds paper from the Rear Tray automatically by selecting the media types other than plain paper, such as photo paper, in the print settings with the printer driver when printing.
When you use plain paper other than A4, B5, A5, or Letter size, also load it in the Rear Tray.
Loading Paper in the Cassette
You can load only A4, B5, A5, or Letter-sized plain paper in the Cassette.
Load other sizes or types of paper in the Rear Tray.
Caution
For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use.
For the page size and paper weight you can use for this printer, see Media Types You Can Use.
1. Prepare paper.
Align the edges of paper. If paper is curled, flatten it.
Caution
For details on how to flatten curled paper, refer to "Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched".
2. Load Paper.
(1) Close the Paper Output Tray (C), pull out the Cassette (D) and remove the Cover (E).
(2) Pull the Tab (F) in the direction of the arrow and extend the Cassette.
(3) Move the left Paper Guide (G) to the edge.
(4)Slide the front Paper Guide (H) to align with the actual size of the paper.
The front Paper Guide will click and stop when it aligns with the corresponding mark of paper size.
(5)Load plain paper.
Load paper with the printing side facing down.
Caution
There may be a little space between the Paper Guide (H) and the paper stack.
(6)Align the paper to the right side of the Cassette (
Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the line (I).
(7)Attach the Cover and insert the Cassette into the printer until it clicks into place.
3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and extend the Output Tray Extension to open.
Caution
After loading paper
See Printing Documents.
Loading Paper in the Rear Tray
You can load photo paper or envelopes in the Rear Tray.
Caution
If you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm, 4" x 8" / 101.6 x 203.2 mm, 5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm, or 2.16" x 3.58" / 55.0 x 91.0 mm (Card size) to perform trial print, it can cause paper jams.
1. Prepare paper.
See step 1 in Loading Paper in the Cassette.
Align the edges of paper. If paper is curled, flatten it.
2. Load paper.
(1) Open the Paper Support, and pull it out.
(2) Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and extend the Output Tray Extension to open.
(3) Slide the Paper Guides (A) to open them, and load the paper in the center of the Rear Tray WITH THE PRINT SIDE FACING YOU.
(4) Slide the Paper Guides (A) to align them with both sides of the paper stack.
Do not slide the Paper Guides too hard. The paper may not be fed properly.
Caution
Always load paper in the portrait orientation (B). Loading paper in the landscape orientation (C) can cause paper jams.
Caution
Do not load sheets of paper higher than the Load Limit Mark (D).
Caution
- After loading paper
See Printing Documents.