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

•Paper that is too thin (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)

•Paper that is too thick* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)

*non-Canon branded paper

•Picture postcards

•Postcards with an affixed photo or sticker

•Envelopes with a double flap

•Envelopes with pressure seals

•Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface

￿Preparing the Printer

•For detailed information on the speciality media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to the section "Using Speciality Media" on page 8.

•Consult "Printing Media" in the User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load speciality media into the printer.

1Flatten 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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