Chapter 1 21
Before Printing
zMedia types you cannot use
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory
results, but can also cause the machine to jam or malfunction.
zFolded, curled or wrinkled paper
zDamp paper
zExcessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)
zExcessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)(non-Canon branded paper)
zPicture postcards
zPostcards affixed with photos or stickers
zEnvelopes with double flaps
zEnvelopes with sticker flaps
zEnvelopes with an embossed or treated surface
zAny type of paper with holes
zHandling paper
zHold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the print surface. Print
quality will deteriorate if the print surface is damaged or becomes dirty.
zDo not touch the print surface until the ink has dried. If prints get wet, do not touch the printed
side until they dry.
zPaper may curl or the print surface may become smudged if you use a large amount of ink for
printing. In this case, select <ON> for <Prevent paper abrasion> under <Device settings>.
See “If printing surface abrasion is not resolved even after taking the actions above:” on
page126. Do not print photos or documents that contain graphics on paper that curls easily.
Remove this kind of paper for printing text-only documents.
zIf the paper is curled, uncurl it before printing. To uncurl the paper, see “Paper is curled.” on
page125.
zPut unused paper back into the package, and store them out of direct sunlight in a place
where the temperature and humidity are low. Keep them on a level surface to avoid curling
and wrinkling.
zIf the printed area is traced with a highlight pen or paint-stick or stained with water or sweat,
ink may blur depending on the paper.
zPhoto Paper Pro guidelines
zDo not touch the print surface until the ink is dry (approx. 30 minutes). Colors in dark images
may appear indistinct at first, but will become clearer after approx. 30 minutes.
zImages may become smudged if you place them in an album before the ink is completely dry.
It is recommended that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours.
zDo not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight.
zDo not store or display printouts in hot, damp, or humid conditions. Never expose them to
heat or direct sunlight.
zStore printouts in photo albums, photo frames, or presentation binders to protect them from
direct exposure to air or sunlight.
zDo not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album as you may not be able to remove them.
zBe aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the
paper to turn yellow.