Media Print and Documents

Paper Requirements

Paper Requirements

 

Paper cassetteMulti-purpose tray

 

 

Size (W × L)

LTR, LGL, A4, B5, A5, Executive, Envelope (COM10 (#10), Monarch, DL, ISO-C5 (6 3/8" × 9"

 

(162 × 229 mm)), Oficio, Brazil-Oficio, Mexico-Oficio, Government-LTR, Government-LGL,

 

Foolscap, 3" × 5" to 8 1/2" × 14" (76 × 127 to 216 × 356 mm)

 

 

 

Weight

16 to 43 lb (60 to 163 g/m2)

 

 

 

 

Quantity

Maximum 250 sheets (Height: maximum

Maximum 1 sheet

 

1" (25 mm))

 

 

 

Type

Plain Paper, Plain Paper L, Heavy Paper, Heavy Paper H, Transparency

 

 

 

The default paper size is LTR. If you use a different paper size, you need to change the paper size settings. (See “Setting Paper Size and Type,” on p. 2-12.)

To prevent paper jams, do not use any of the following:

Wrinkled or creased paper

Curled or rolled paper

Coated paper

Torn paper

Damp paper

Very thin paper

Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not copy on the reverse side.)

The following types of paper do not print well:

Highly textured paper

Very smooth paper

Shiny paper

Make sure the paper is free from dust, lint, and oil stains.

Make sure to test paper before purchasing large quantities.

Store all paper wrapped and on a flat surface until ready for use. Keep opened packs in their original packaging in a cool, dry location.

Store paper at 64.4°F–75.2°F (18°C–24°C), 40%–60% relative humidity.

Use only the transparencies designed for laser printers. Canon recommends you to use Canon type transparencies with this machine.

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