User's Guide

18 Chapter 1
Before Printing
 Selecting The Correct Paper
This section describes the characteristics and intended use of each paper applicable to this
machine. Refer to this section and select the paper most suitable for your purpose of printing.
Paper Type Size Purpose Guidelines And Restrictions
Plain paper Letter (8 1/2 in. x 11 in./
215.9 mm x 279.4 mm)
Legal (8 1/2 in. x 14 in./
215.9 mm x 355.6 mm)
A4 (8 1/4 in. x 11 3/4 in./
210 mm x 297 mm)
A5 (5 7/8 in. x 8 1/4 in./
148 mm x 210 mm)
B5 (7 1/8 in. x 10 1/8
in./182 mm x 257 mm)
Printing from your
computer/photo
printing/copying
17 lb.–28 lb. (64 g/m
2
–105 g/m
2
)
The machine supports the paper
sizes shown on the left in portrait
orientation.
You can use regular copier paper,
cotton bond paper, or typical
letterhead.
Your machine does not require
special inkjet paper.
Legal-size paper can only be
used when printing from your
computer.
We do not recommend using plain
paper for photo printing.
Envelopes US Commercial No. 10
(9 1/2 in. x 4 1/8 in./241
mm x 105 mm)
European DL (8 5/8 in.
x 4 3/8 in./220 mm x
110 mm)
Printing from your
computer
You may be able to load other
envelopes, but Canon cannot
guarantee consistent
performance.
Do not use the following types of
envelopes since they may cause
problems:
Envelopes with windows, holes,
perforations, cutouts, double
flaps, pressure seals, and peel-off
sealing strips.
Envelopes made with embossed
or treated surfaces.
Sealed envelopes.
Envelopes with letters enclosed.
Remove each envelope from the
Paper Output Tray as soon as it is
printed.