Basic Printing
Loading Paper
Print Media to Avoid
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.
•Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
•Damp paper
•Excessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)
•Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)
•Picture postcards
•Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
•Envelopes with double flaps
•Sealed envelopes
•Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
•Any type of paper with holes (such as
Loading the Print Media
In this section, description for loading Plain Paper into the printer is given as an example.
•For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to the section "Using Specialty Media" on page 6.
•Consult the User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load envelopes and specialty media into the printer.
1 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
Important When paper is curled, gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat.
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