Available Paper

The paper types that can be used with this machine are shown in the following table. For available paper with options attached, see the specifications of respective options. Also, confirm the precautions regarding paper use.

Supported Paper Sizes

: Available   : Unavailable
Paper Sizes
Paper Drawer 1
Paper Drawer 2, 3, or 4
Multi-Purpose Tray
2-Sided Printing
Shift Sorter *1
13 x 19
SRA3 (320 x 450 mm)

305x457 mm
A3
B4
A4
B5
A5
11x17
Legal (LGL)
Letter (LTR)
Statement (STMT)
Executive (EXEC)
8K
16K
4 x 6
5 x 7
8 x10
10 x 12
Foolscap/Folio
Oficio
Legal (India)
Foolscap (Australia)
Letter (Government)
Legal (Government)
Oficio (Mexico)
Oficio (Ecuador)
Oficio (Argentina)
Letter (Argentina)
Oficio (Brazil)
F4A
Postcard
Custom (Custom Size)
*2
*3
*4
*5
*6
Envelope Yougatanaga 3
Envelope Nagagata 3
Envelope Nagagata 4
Envelope Yougata 4
Envelope Yougata 6
Envelope Kakugata 2
Envelope No.10 (COM10)
Envelope Monarch
Envelope DL
Envelope ISO-C5
*1 Models with shift sorting only
*2 Can use custom sizes from 3.54 x 7.48 inch (90.0 x 190.0 mm) to 8.50 x 11.69 inch (216.0 x 297.0 mm).
*3 Can use custom sizes from 5.50 x 8.27 inch (139.7 x 210.0 mm) to 11.69 x 17.00 inch (297.0 x 431.8 mm).
*4 Can use custom sizes from 3.86 x 5.83 inch (98.0 x 148.0 mm) to 13.00 x 28.00 inch (330.2 x 711.2 mm).
*5 With paper drawer 1, automatic 2-sided printing is possible in a range from 5.83 x 8.27 inch (148.0 x 210.0 mm) to 8.50 x 11.69 inch (216.0 x 297.0 mm).
With paper drawers 2, 3, and 4, automatic 2-sided printing is possible in a range from 5.83 x 8.27 inch (148.0 x 210.0 mm) to11.69 x 17.00 inch (297.0 x 431.8 mm).
With the multi-purpose tray, automatic 2-sided printing is possible in a range from 5.83 x 8.27 inch (148.0 x 210.0 mm) to 12.00 x 18.00 inch (304.8 x 457.2 mm).
*6 With custom sizes, shift sorting is possible in a range from 7.17 x 10.12 inch (182.0 x 257.0 mm) to 11.69 x 17.00 inch (297.0 x 431.8 mm).

Supported Paper Types

Chlorine-free paper can be used with this machine.
Short grain paper is not recommended. Long grain paper is recommended.
: Available   : Unavailable
Paper Type
Paper Drawer 1
Paper Drawer 2, 3, or 4
Multi-Purpose Tray
Shift Sorter *1
Thin 2
14 to 15 lb bond (52 to 59 g/m²)
Thin 1
16 lb bond (60 to 63 g/m²)
Plain 1
17 to 20 lb bond (64 to 75 g/m²)
Plain 2
21 to 24 lb bond (76 to 90 g/m²)
Plain 3
25 to 28 lb bond (91 to 105 g/m²)
Heavy 1
29 to 34 lb bond (106 to 128 g/m²)
Heavy 2
35 to 40 lb bond (129 to 150 g/m²)
Heavy 3
56 to 60 lb cover (151 to 163 g/m²)
Heavy 4
61 to 66 lb cover (164 to 180 g/m²)
Heavy 5
67 to 80 lb cover (181 to 220 g/m²)
Heavy 6
82 lb cover to 140 lb index (221 to 256 g/m²)
Recycled 1 *2
17 to 20 lb bond (64 to 75 g/m²)
Recycled 2 *2
21 to 24 lb bond (76 to 90 g/m²)
Recycled 3 *2
25 to 28 lb bond (91 to 105 g/m²)
Color
17 to 21 lb bond (64 to 82 g/m²)
Matte Photo Paper
63 lb Cover (170 g/m²)
Labels
31 lb bond to 68 lb cover (118 to 185 g/m²)
Bond *3
22 to 26 lb bond (83 to 99 g/m²)
Postcard
61 to 80 lb cover (164 to 220 g/m²)
Envelope
20 to 28 lb bond (75 to 105 g/m²)
*1 Models with shift sorting only
*2 100 % recycled paper can be used.
*3 LTR and EXEC size paper can be used.

Canon genuine paper

Paper suited to photo printing:
Matte Photo Paper <MP-101>

Paper usable for copying

Use the following papers for 2-sided copying.
Paper sizes:
12.0 x 18.0 inch (305 x 457 mm), A3, B4, A4, B5, A5, 11 x 17, LGL, LTR, STMT, EXEC, 8K, 16K, custom size*1
Paper thicknesses:
13.8 lb Bond to 81.4 lb Cover (52 to 220 g/m²)
*1 2-sided copying unavailable with labels, postcards, and envelopes. With paper drawer 1, 2-sided copying is possible in a range from 5 14/16 x 8 1/2 inch (148 x 210 mm) to 8 1/2 x 11 11/16 inch (216 x 297 mm). With paper drawers 2, 3, and 4, 2-sided copying is possible in a range from 5 14/16 x 8 1/2 inch (148 x 210 mm) to 11 11/16 x 17 inch (297 x 431 mm). With the multi-purpose tray, 2-sided copying is possible in a range from 5 14/16 x 8 1/2 inch (148 x 210 mm) to 12 x 18 inch (304 x 457 mm).
Finishing is unavailable when copying on labels, postcards, and envelopes.
Finishing is available with custom sizes in a range from 7 3/16 x 10 1/8 inch (182 x 257 mm) to 11 11/16 x 17 inch (297 x 431 mm).

Paper usable for printing

2-sided printing is unavailable for some paper sizes and paper types.

Print range

Print range is indicated by the gray area.
A: 0.16 inches (4 mm)
B: 0.16 inches (4 mm)
C: 0.16 inches (4 mm)
D: 0.16 inches (4 mm)
For SRA3 12.60 x 17.72 inch (320 x 450 mm):
A:0.16 inches (4 mm)
B:0.16 inches (4 mm)
C:0.18 inches (4.55 mm)
D:0.18 inches (4.55 mm)
For 13 x 19:
A:0.16 inches (4 mm)
B:0.16 inches (4 mm)
C:0.38 inches (9.65 mm)
D:0.38 inches (9.65 mm)

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