Loading Paper

You can load the paper into the paper drawer or multi-purpose tray. Load the paper you usually use into the paper drawer. The paper drawer is convenient when using large amounts of paper. Use the multi-purpose tray when you temporarily use a size or type of paper that is not loaded in the paper drawer. See Available Paper for available paper sizes and types.

About Paper

Precautions for Paper

Storing the Paper Printed with the Machine

How to Load Paper

Loading Paper in the Paper Drawer

Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray

Loading Envelopes

Loading Preprinted Paper

Configuring the Settings for the Loaded Paper

Specifying Paper Size and Type

Precautions for Paper


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. Paper, etc. with photos adhered or thick postcards Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper Damp paper Paper that is too thin (basis weight less than 52 g/m2 (13.8 lb)) Paper that is too thick (basis weight more than 250 g/m2 (92.5 lb), except for Canon genuine paper) Paper thinner than a postcard, or plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on paper smaller than A5) Picture postcards Envelopes with a double flap Nagagata-size envelopes with adhesive flaps Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive Paper that is not rectangular or square Paper bound with staples or glue Paper with an adhesive surface on the back such as label seal Paper decorated with glitter, etc. OHP transparencies Tracing paper Coated paper (Canon genuine paper: high-quality-printing paper <HR-101S> can be used) Pre-punched Glossy paper Notes on use of paper Only use paper that has fully acclimatized to the environment in which the machine is installed. Using paper that has been stored under different temperature or humidity conditions may cause paper jams or result in poor print quality. Be careful not to rub or scratch the surfaces of any types of paper when handling. Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the printing surface. The print quality may be degraded if the printing surface is smudged with sweat or oil that comes from your hands. Paper handling and storage It is recommended that you use paper as soon as possible after unwrapping. Paper remaining unused should be covered with the original wrapping paper and stored on a flat surface. Keep the paper wrapped in its original package to protect the paper from moisture or dryness. Do not store the paper in such a way that may cause it to curl or fold. Do not store the paper vertically or do not stack too much paper. To avoid curling, when you do not print, put unused paper back into the package and keep it on a level surface. And also, store it avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.

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.

Paper, etc. with photos adhered or thick postcards

Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper

Damp paper

Paper that is too thin (basis weight less than 52 g/m2 (13.8 lb))

Paper that is too thick (basis weight more than 250 g/m2 (92.5 lb), except for Canon genuine paper)

Paper thinner than a postcard, or plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on paper smaller than A5)

Picture postcards

Envelopes with a double flap

Nagagata-size envelopes with adhesive flaps

Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface

Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive

Paper that is not rectangular or square

Paper bound with staples or glue

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

Paper decorated with glitter, etc.

OHP transparencies

Tracing paper

Coated paper (Canon genuine paper: high-quality-printing paper <HR-101S> can be used)

Pre-punched

Glossy paper

Notes on use of paper

Only use paper that has fully acclimatized to the environment in which the machine is installed. Using paper that has been stored under different temperature or humidity conditions may cause paper jams or result in poor print quality.

Be careful not to rub or scratch the surfaces of any types of paper when handling.

Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the printing surface. The print quality may be degraded if the printing surface is smudged with sweat or oil that comes from your hands.

Paper handling and storage

It is recommended that you use paper as soon as possible after unwrapping. Paper remaining unused should be covered with the original wrapping paper and stored on a flat surface.

Keep the paper wrapped in its original package to protect the paper from moisture or dryness.

Do not store the paper in such a way that may cause it to curl or fold.

Do not store the paper vertically or do not stack too much paper.

To avoid curling, when you do not print, put unused paper back into the package and keep it on a level surface. And also, store it avoiding heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.

Storing the Paper Printed with the Machine

When handling/storing the paper printed with the machine, take the following precautions.

How to Store the Printed Paper

Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is dried. Even when the ink is dried, be careful not to touch the printed surface as much as possible when handling. Due to the nature of the pigment ink, the ink on the printed surface may be removed when being rubbed or scratched.

Store on a flat surface.

To store over a long period of time (two years or longer), store in binders or equivalent.

When the paper is stored over a long period of time, it may become discolored and thus the print may seem to have undergone a change of color.

Do not store in a place where the temperature or humidity is high.

Registering a Custom Paper Size