Basic Printing
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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
• Any type of paper with holes (such as loose-leaf)
Loading the Print Media
This section describes how to load plain paper into your printer.
• For detailed information on the speciality media Canon provides for use with its
various printers, refer to the section
"Using Speciality Media
Using Speciality Media
Using Speciality Media
Using Speciality Media"
on page 5.
• Consult the
User’s Guide
for detailed instructions on how to load envelopes and
speciality media into the printer.
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Flatten 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.
