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. 2-14.)

●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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