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
top feed
- Plain paper: Less than 17 lb (64 g /m2)
- Specialty paper: Less than 4 mil (0.1 mm)
manual feed tray
- Specialty paper: Less than 4 mil (0.1 mm)
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Paper that is too thick
top feed
- Plain paper: More than 28 lb (105 g /m2)
- Specialty paper: More than 80 lb (300 g /m2) or more than 11.8 mil (0.3 mm)
manual feed tray
- Specialty paper: More than 107 lb (400 g /m2) or more than 27.6 mil (0.7 mm)
- 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
- 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.
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Do not use the following types of Canon genuine paper.
- Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use"
- Photo Paper Glossy
- Fine Art Paper "Museum Etching"
- High Resolution Paper
