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Compatible media
When you are
printing on Canon’s
specialty papers,
observe the usage
notes written on the
packaging for the
special paper.
When you are
printing on plain
paper or High
Resolution Paper,
remove the
printouts every
20 sheets.
Reference
Reference
Notes on media
Do not use the following types of media.
Such media not only give poor print results but can also cause paper
jams and printer faults.
• Folded paper
• Curled paper
• Creased or crumpled paper
• Damp or wet paper
• Excessively thin media (weighing less than 64gsm)
• Excessively thick media (more than 0.8mm thick)
• Continuous feed paper (perforated)
• Punched paper (loose-leaf folder inserts, etc.)
Put unused paper back in its original packaging and avoid locations that are exposed to
direct sunlight or that are subject to high temperatures or humidity. To avoid bending
or wrinkling the paper, store it in a level place.
Whenever possible, hold the paper by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Any
scratching or soiling of the print side will adversely affect the print quality.
Do not touch the printed side of printouts until the ink is dry.
When you are printing on the following types of media, remove each page as it is
output from the printer and wait until the ink is dry. The following is a guide to the
drying times for each media type.
Glossy Photo Paper/Cards
Approx. 2 minutes
High Gloss Photo Film
Approx. 10 minutes
Transparencies and Back Print Film
Approx. 15 minutes
Fabric Sheet
Refer to the instructions provided with the
media.
T-Shirt Transfers
Refer to the instructions provided with the
media.
If water gets on the printed media, do not touch the print surface until the media is dry.
Do not touch the print side of printouts until the ink is dry.
Handling media
Storing media
