Follow the instructions below to load paper in the cassette.
Load paper in the cassette
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Check the paper size (P) on the paper cassette (such as Postcard Size or Card Size) to make sure it matches the size of the ink cassette.
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There are two layers of covers. Open the outer cover
, then the inner cover
.
![Image shows outer cover (1) and Inner cover (2) with Paper size (P) identified on top of covers](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/CP1200/prepar1.jpg)
- When you load the paper, make sure to:
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Load no more than 18 sheets. More sheets may damage the printer or cause malfunction.
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Hold the paper as shown, and load it with the glossy side up. (Avoid touching the glossy side of the paper as it may affect print quality.)
![Glossy side of paper facing down](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/CP1200/prepar4.jpg)
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Remove any protective sheets from the paper, and load only paper into the cassette.
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For postcard prints where the paper has a space for a stamp, load the paper with the stamp area facing down as shown.
![Stamp area facing down in upper left of cassette](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/CP1200/prepar5.jpg)
- Close the inner cover firmly until it clicks into place. Leave the outer cover open when printing.
![Image shows Inner cover closed and out cover open](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/CP1200/prepar6.jpg)
To print on postcard paper, remove the adapter as shown.
![Image shows adapter (L) being removed to print a postcard](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/CP1200/L-SizePaper.jpg)
Cautions
Insert the ink and paper cassettes
Follow these steps to insert the ink and paper cassettes.
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Open the ink and paper compartment covers.
![Ink and paper compartment covers in open position](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/CP1200/prepar8.jpg)
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Insert the ink cassette into the printer in the direction of the arrow on the cassette until it clicks into place.
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Close the ink cassette compartment cover.
![Ink cassette compartment cover closed.](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/CP1200/prepar9.jpg)
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Make sure the outer cover is open, and insert the paper cassette all the way into the compartment.
Before beginning your printer job, it's good to know a few things.
Good to know
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To get the best quality prints, we recommend the use of genuine Canon Color Ink/Paper Sets for SELPHY CP printers.
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Canon Color Ink/Paper Sets for SELPHY ES are not compatible with this printer.
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You can use Paper Cassette PCPL-CP400 (sold separately) to print on L-size paper.