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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 package, and store them avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Do not touch the printed surface nor stack the printed sheets until the ink is fixed.

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 (Rear Tray only)

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

Avoid using plain paper smaller than A5.

Compatible Paper Weight: 17 to 28 lb / 64 to 105 gsm (non-Canon genuine plain paper)
Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette (except for Legal-size paper)
Paper Support Load Limit: 150 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: 50 sheets
Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: Plain Paper

Machine Setting: Plain paper

Caution

Feeding the Legal-size paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray.

Envelopes

Compatible Page Size: European DL, US Comm. Env. #10
Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
Paper Support Load Limit:

Rear Tray: 10 envelopes

Cassette: 5 envelopes

Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 1 envelope
Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: Envelope

Caution

Envelopes can be used only when printing from your computer.

Super White Paper SW-201

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

Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
Paper Support Load Limit: 100 sheets
Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: Plain Paper

Machine Setting: Plain paper

High Resolution Paper HR-101N

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

Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
Paper Support Load Limit: 80 sheets
Paper Output Tray Load Limit: 50 sheets
Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: High Resolution Paper

Caution

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

Glossy Photo Paper GP-401 / 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.

Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
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.

Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: Glossy Photo Paper

Machine 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.

Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
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.

Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: Matte Photo Paper

Machine Setting: Matte Photo Paper

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.

Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
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.

Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: Glossy Photo Paper

Machine Setting: Glossy Photo Paper

Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D

This paper is provided with glossy coating on both sides, ensuring superior color reproduction.

You can print high quality photographs onto both sides of this paper and bind the prints into a booklet to create a photo album.

Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
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.

Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Double Sided

Caution

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

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.

Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
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.

Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy

Machine Setting: Photo Plus Glossy

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.

Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
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.

Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy

Machine Setting: Photo Plus Glossy

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.

Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
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.

Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Pro

Machine Setting: Photo Paper Pro

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.

Where to Load: Rear Tray
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.

Media Type:

Printer Driver Setting: Photo Paper Plus Glossy

Machine Setting: Photo Plus Glossy

Caution

Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray.

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.
When copying printed photos onto sticker paper, be sure to select Sticker print in easy photo reprint mode. See "Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)". When printing photos stored in a memory card to sticker paper, be sure to select Sticker print in the memory card mode. See "Printing on Stickers (Sticker Print)". When printing photos saved on your mobile phone to sticker paper, select Stickers for page size in Wireless print settings. See "Setting Items".

T-Shirt Transfers TR-301

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

Where to Load: Rear Tray, Cassette
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.

Media Type:

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" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm: 10 sheets

4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm and Wide: 20 sheets Credit card: 20 sheets (Rear Tray only)

Caution

Feeding the Credit card-sized paper from the Cassette can damage the machine. Load in the Rear Tray.

Size

The following table shows page sizes that can be used and where they can be loaded.

Page SizeWidth x HeightRear TrayCassette
Letter8.50 x 11.00 inches / 215.9 x 279.4 mmOO
Legal8.50 x 14.00 inches / 215.9 x 355.6 mmO-
A55.83 x 8.27 inches / 148.0 x 210.0 mmOO
A48.27 x 11.69 inches / 210.0 x 297.0 mmOO
B57.17 x 10.12 inches / 182.0 x 257.0 mmOO
4" x 6"4.00 x 6.00 inches / 101.6 x 152.4 mmOO
4" x 8"4.00 x 8.00 inches / 101.6 x 203.2 mmOO
5" x 7"5.00 x 7.00 inches / 127.0 x 177.8 mmOO
8" x 10"8.00 x 10.00 inches / 203.2 x 254.0 mmOO
L3.50 x 5.00 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mmOO
2L5.00 x 7.01 inches / 127.0 x 178.0 mmOO
Hagaki3.94 x 5.83 inches / 100.0 x 148.0 mmOO
Hagaki 27.87 x 5.83 inches / 200.0 x 148.0 mmOO
Comm. Env. #104.13 x 9.50 inches / 104.8 x 241.3 mmOO
DL Env.4.33 x 8.66 inches / 110.0 x 220.0 mmOO
Choukei 3*4.72 x 9.25 inches / 120.0 x 235.0 mmOO
Choukei 4*3.54 x 8.07 inches / 90.0 x 205.0 mmOO
Youkei 44.13 x 9.25 inches / 105.0 x 235.0 mmOO
Youkei 63.86 x 7.48 inches / 98.0 x 190.0 mmOO
Credit Card2.13 x 3.39 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mmO-
Card2.17 x 3.58 inches / 55.0 x 91.0 mmO-
Wide4.00 x 7.10 inches / 101.6 x 180.6 mmOO

* Cannot be used in Macintosh.

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

Minimum size:

Rear Tray: 2.13 x 3.39 inches / 54.0 x 86.0 mm

Cassette: 3.5 x 5 inches / 89.0 x 127.0 mm

Maximum size:

Rear Tray: 8.5 x 23 inches / 215.9 x 584.2 mm

Cassette: 8.5 x 11.69 inches / 215.9 x 297.0 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 heavier or lighter paper (except for genuine Canon media), as it could jam in the machine.

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