Using Canon’s Specialty Papers

This section provides guidelines for printing on Canon’s Specialty Papers and describes special procedures required for High Resolution Paper, Fabric Sheets, Banner Paper, and Glossy Photo Paper and Cards.

Specialty Paper Guidelines

NBe sure to read any instructions that come with your Canon Specialty Paper. These instructions provide important information regarding how to achieve the highest print quality with these papers.

Follow these guidelines:

When automatically feeding transparencies or back print film, remove each sheet after it is delivered. Do not allow film sheets to stack up.

Let the printed sheets of film or paper dry completely before storing them.

Media type

Drying time

Canon Glossy Photo Paper or Cards

10 minutes

Canon Fabric Sheets

1 hour

Canon Transparencies

15 minutes

Canon Back Print Film

15 minutes

When a sheet of film has dried completely, cover its printed side with a sheet of plain (not coated) paper before storing it; this is recommended even if you place the sheets of film in a clear file or plastic holder.

Paper Handling

Chapter 3

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