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Usable Paper

For information on the types of paper that can be used and detailed information on each paper type, see "Paper Information List".

Standard Sizes that can be used in Top Feed

You can use the following page sizes.

Note

  • Page sizes and media types the printer supports differ depending on the OS you are using.

Standard sizes:

  • Letter

  • Legal

  • 11"x17"(28x43cm)

  • Executive

  • A6

  • A5

  • A4

  • A3

  • ISO B4

  • B6

  • B5

  • B4

  • 9"x12"(ARCH A)

  • DIN C4

  • B-Oficio

  • M-Oficio

  • Foolscap

  • Legal(India)

  • KG/4"x6"(10x15)

  • 5"x7"(13x18cm)

  • 7"x10"(18x25cm)

  • 8"x10"(20x25cm)

  • 10"x12"(25x30cm)

  • 10"x15"

  • L(89x127mm)

  • 2L(127x178mm)

  • Hagaki

  • Hagaki 2

  • Envelope Com 10

  • Envelope DL

  • Nagagata 3

  • Nagagata 4

  • Yougata 4

  • Yougata 6

  • Envelope C5

  • Envelope Monarch

Paper Load Limits of Top Feed

This section shows the paper load limits of the top feed.

Important

  • Postcards, envelopes, and paper smaller than A4 size should be loaded one at a time in the top feed regardless of paper type.

Note

  • Page sizes and media types differ depending on the country or region where the paper is sold. For details on page sizes and media types, access the Canon website.

Media Name Top Feed
Plain Paper (including recycled paper) *1

A4, Letter: Approx. 100 sheets

Legal, 11"x17"(28x43cm), A3, ISO B4, B4, 10"x12"(25x30cm), 10"x15": Approx. 50 sheets

9"x12"(ARCH A), DIN C4, B-Oficio, M-Oficio, Foolscap, Legal(India): 10 sheets

Executive, A6, A5, B6, B5, 7x10: 1 sheet

Coated Paper

Label Paper

Glossy Label

 10 sheets
Photo Paper

Letter, Legal, 11"x17"(28x43cm), A4, A3, ISO B4, B4, 10"x12"(25x30cm), 10"x15": 10 sheets

KG/4"x6"(10x15), 5"x7"(13x18cm), 8"x10"(20x25cm), L(89x127mm), 2L(127x178mm): 1 sheet

Hagaki

Ink Jet Hagaki

Hagaki K

Hagaki.M

Hagaki.K

Hagaki.R

Envelopes

Window envelope

 1 sheet
Medicine Envelopes

A4: 10 sheets

A5, A6, B5, B6: 1 sheet
  • *1 Normal feeding at maximum capacity may not be possible with some types of paper, or under very high or low temperature or humidity. In this case, load half the amount of paper or less.

Unsupported Media Types

Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will cause not only unsatisfactory results, but also the printer to jam or malfunction.

  • Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper

  • Damp paper

  • Paper with unstraightened edges like manualy cut paper.

  • Picture postcards

  • Return postcard that has been folded once

  • Postcards affixed with photos or stickers

  • Envelopes with a double flap

  • Envelopes with short side open having gummed flaps

  • Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface

  • Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive

  • Any type of paper with holes

  • Paper that is not rectangular

  • Paper bound with staples or glue

  • Paper with an adhesive surface on the back such as label seal

  • Paper decorated with glitter, etc.