Paper Requirements

Solution

Paper Size Setting

WeightQuantity
A4, B5*, A5*, Executive*,
Envelope* (COM10, Monarch, DL,
ISO-C5 (162 x 229 mm),
Oficio, Brazil-Oficio, Mexico-Oficio, Folio, Government-LTR,
Government-LGL, Foolscap, LTR, LGL,
Custom paper* (76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm)
64 to 128 g/sq.m.Max. stack height: 15 mm
(Approx. 150 sheets of 80 g/sq.m. paper)
* Only for PC printing

Paper Type Setting
Paper Type SettingPaper TypeWeight
Plain PaperPlain paper64 to 90 g/sq.m.
Plain Paper L
Heavy PaperHeavy paper105 to 128 g/sq.m.
Heavy Paper L
TransparencyTransparencies

NOTE
- The default paper size is A4. If you have a different paper size, you must change the paper size settings. For details, see Set Paper Size and Type.
- For transparencies, you can load only up to 100 sheets.

  • To prevent paper jams, do not use any of the follwoing:
- Wrinkled or creased paper
- Curled or roller paper
- Coated paper
- Torn paper
- Damp paper
- Very thin paper
- Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not copy on the reverse side.)
  • The machine cannot print well on the following types of paper:
- Highly textured paper
- Very smooth paper
- Shiny paper
  • Make sure the paper is free from dust, lint, and oil stains.
  • Be sure to test paper before purchasing large quantities.
  • Store all paper wrapped and on a flat surface until ready for use. Keep open packs in their original packaging in a cool, dry location.
  • Store paper at 18°C–24°C and at 40%–60% relative humidity.
  • Use only the transparencies designed for laser printers. Canon recommends Canon type transparencies with this machine.