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Compatible Media Types

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The following types of media can be used.

For detailed instructions on how to handle paper, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the paper.

Caution

Put unused paper back into the original package and store in a cool dry place.
Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.
If you select "Photo Paper" when copying, use the following paper types for best printing results: GP-501, GP-502, PP-101, PP-201, SG-201.

Caution

You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country or region of purchase.
For information on the page sizes available for each Canon genuine paper, visit our website.

Plain Paper

Compatible Page Size: A4, B5, A5, Letter, Legal

*You can also use plain paper of non-standard sizes.

Compatible Paper Weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (non-Canon genuine plain paper)

Paper Support Load Limit: Around 100 sheets

*Proper feeding of paper may not be possible at this maximum capacity depending on the type of paper or environmental conditions (either very high or low temperature and humidity). In such cases, reduce the sheets of paper you load at a time to around half.

Paper Output Tray Load Limit: Around 50 sheets
Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Plain Paper

Envelopes

Compatible Page Size: European DL, US Comm. Env. #10
Paper Support Load Limit: 10 envelopes
Paper Output Tray Load Limit:

We recommend that you remove the previously printed envelope from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Paper Thickness Lever: Right
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Envelope

Caution

Envelopes can be used only when printing from your computer.

Super White Paper SW-201

The media is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for printing photographs.

Paper Support Load Limit: 80 sheets
Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Plain Paper

High Resolution Paper HR-101N

This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper.

Paper Support Load Limit: 80 sheets
Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: High Resolution Paper

Caution

This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.

Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" GP-501

This paper is thicker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality.

Paper Support Load Limit: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".

*When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.

Paper Output Tray Load Limit:

We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Glossy Photo Paper

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.

Paper Support Load Limit: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".
Paper Output Tray Load Limit:

We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Matte Photo Paper

Caution

This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.

Photo Paper Glossy GP-502

This paper is thicker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality.

Paper Support Load Limit: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".
Paper Output Tray Load Limit:

We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Glossy Photo Paper

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.

Paper Support Load Limit: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".

*When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.

Paper Output Tray Load Limit:

We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy

Photo Paper Plus Glossy II PP-201

This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs.

Paper Support Load Limit: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".

*When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.

Paper Output Tray Load Limit:

We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy II

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.

Paper Support Load Limit: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".

*When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.

Paper Output Tray Load Limit:

We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss

Photo Paper Pro PR-101

This is a thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs.

Paper Support Load Limit: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".

*When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.

Paper Output Tray Load Limit:

We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray befor continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Pro

Caution

This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.

Photo Paper Pro II PR-201

This is a thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs.

Paper Support Load Limit: See "Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers".

*When loading paper in stacks, the print side may be marked as it is fed in or sheets may be stuck to one another causing them not to be fed properly. In this case, load one sheet at a time.

Paper Output Tray Load Limit:

We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray befor continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Pro II

Caution

This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.

Photo Stickers PS-101

This is a peel-and-stick sheet that allows you to make your original stickers from your favorite photo. It is a glossy sheet and is highly resistant to water. On each sheet, you can print 16 photo stickers with excellent printing quality.

Paper Support Load Limit: 1 sheet
Paper Output Tray Load Limit:

We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Paper Thickness Lever: Left
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: Glossy Photo Paper

Caution

This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.

Caution

Place the narrow edge of the paper with the smaller margin pointing downward. For more information, refer to the instructions on the back of the sheet package.

T-Shirt Transfers TR-301

This paper is used to create iron-on transfers. The image is printed inverted.

Paper Support Load Limit: 1 sheet
Paper Output Tray Load Limit:

We recommend that you remove the previously printed sheet from the Paper Output Tray before continuously printing to avoid blurs and discoloration.

Paper Thickness Lever: Right
Media Type in Printer Driver Setting: T-Shirt Transfers

Caution

This paper can be used only when printing from your computer.

Paper Support Load Limit for Canon Genuine Photo Papers

A4, Letter, 5" x 7" / 13 x 18 cm, and 8" x 10" / 20 x 25 cm: 10 sheets

4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm and Wide: 20 sheets

Size

The following table shows page sizes that can be used.

SizeWidth x Height
Letter8.50 x 11.00 inches / 215.9 x 279.4 mm
Legal8.50 x 14.00 inches / 215.9 x 355.6 mm
A55.83 x 8.27 inches / 148.0 x 210.0 mm
A4 8.27 x 11.69 inches / 210.0 x 297.0 mm
B57.17 x 10.12 inches / 182.0 x 257.0 mm
4" x 6"4.00 x 6.00 inches / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
4" x 8"4.00 x 8.00 inches / 101.6 x 203.2 mm
5" x 7"5.00 x 7.00 inches / 127.0 x 177.8 mm
8" x 10" 8.00 x 10.00 inches / 203.2 x 254.0 mm
L3.50 x 5.00 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm
2L5.00 x 7.01 inches / 127.0 x 178.0 mm
Hagaki3.94 x 5.83 inches / 100.0 x 148.0 mm
Hagaki 27.87 x 5.83 inches / 200.0 x 148.0 mm
Comm. Env. #104.12 x 9.50 inches / 104.8 x 241.3 mm
DL Env.4.33 x 8.66 inches / 110.0 x 220.0 mm
Choukei 3*4.72 x 9.25 inches / 120.0 x 235.0 mm
Choukei 4*3.54 x 8.07 inches / 90.0 x 205.0 mm
Youkei 44.13 x 9.25 inches / 105.0 x 235.0 mm
Youkei 63.86 x 7.48 inches / 98.0 x 190.0 mm
Card2.16 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm
Wide4.00 x 7.10 inches / 101.6 x 180.6 mm

* Cannot be used in Macintosh.

You can also select a custom page size. Specify a custom size within the following range:

Minimum size: 2.17 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mm
Maximum size: 8.5 x 26.6 inches / 215.9 x 676.0 mm

For information on the printable area of each page size, see "Printing Area".

Weight

17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (plain paper except for genuine Canon media)

Do not use paper heavier or lighter than this (except for genuine Canon media), as it could jam in the machine.

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