Media Types You Cannot Use
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
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Paper that is too thin
rear tray: Less than 17 lb (64 g /m2)
manual feed tray: Less than 4 mil (0.1 mm)
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Paper that is too thick
rear tray: More than 28 lb (105 g /m2) (plain paper except for Canon genuine paper)
manual feed tray: More than 23.6 mil (0.6 mm) in thickness or more than 93 lb (350 g /m2) in weight
- Paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size (when printing on paper smaller than A5)
- Picture postcards
- Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
- Envelopes with a double flap
- 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 adhesives
- Paper decorated with glitter, etc.
