Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type)
When you use this printer, selecting a media type and paper size that matches the print purpose will help you achieve the best print results.
Depending on the media type you are using, specify the media type settings on the printer's operation panel or the printer driver as described below.
Note
- When you use the manual feed tray, you do not need to set media information on the printer.
Canon genuine papers (Document Printing)
| Media name | Media Type in the printer driver | Paper information registered on the printer |
|---|---|---|
|
Canon Red Label Superior |
Plain Paper |
Plain paper |
|
Canon Océ Office Colour Paper |
Plain Paper |
Plain paper |
Canon genuine papers (Photo Printing)
| Media name | Media Type in the printer driver | Paper information registered on the printer |
|---|---|---|
|
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II |
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II |
Plus Glossy II |
|
Photo Paper Pro Platinum |
Photo Paper Pro Platinum |
Pro Platinum |
|
Photo Paper Pro Luster |
Photo Paper Pro Luster |
Pro Luster |
|
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss |
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss |
Plus Semi-gloss |
|
Matte Photo Paper |
Matte Photo Paper |
Matte |
|
Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte |
Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte |
- |
|
Premium Fine Art Smooth |
Premium Fine Art Smooth |
Fine Art Smooth |
Canon genuine papers (Original Products)
| Media name | Media Type in the printer driver | Paper information registered on the printer |
|---|---|---|
|
Photo Stickers |
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II |
Plus Glossy II |
Non-genuine Canon paper
When you use non-genuine Canon paper, you can print easily by using the existing settings that have been prepared on the printer's operation panel and in the printer driver.
| Media name | Media Type in the printer driver | Paper information registered on the printer |
|---|---|---|
|
Plain Paper (including recycled paper) |
Plain Paper |
Plain Paper |
|
Photo Paper (Approximately 0.1mm to less than 0.3mm) |
Lightweight Photo Paper *2 |
Light Photo Paper |
|
Photo Paper (Approximately 0.3mm to less than 0.6mm) |
Heavyweight Photo Paper *2 |
- |
|
Art Paper (Approximately 0.1mm to less than 0.3mm) |
Heavyweight Fine Art Paper *2 |
Heavy Art Paper |
|
Art Paper (Approximately 0.3mm to less than 0.6mm) |
Extra Heavyweight Fine Art Paper *2 |
- |
|
Art Paper *1 |
Highest Density Fine Art Paper |
- |
|
Fabric that has the look of canvas |
Canvas *2 |
Canvas |
|
Japanese Paper Washi |
Japanese Paper Washi *2 |
Japanese Paper |
*1 Use the Highest Density Fine Art Paper setting when using a type of Fine Art Paper that is particularly thick and will absorb more ink than others. More ink is used than in regular printing and therefore depending on the type of paper, it can increase the depth of color.
However, depending on the type of paper used, the ink can bleed into the paper, causing the paper to rub and get dirty, or damage the print heads.
*2 To improve the print quality and paper feeding when using paper other than Canon genuine paper, create a custom paper by using Media Configuration Tool and add it to the printer.
These media types can be used as custom paper standards.
Note
- If you have added a new media type using the Media Configuration Tool, open the printer driver settings screen and from the Maintenance tab, select Update Media Information and carry out a driver media information update.
When printing on a newly added media type, change both the media settings on the printer driver and the registered media information on the printer to those of the new media. - When you set Media Type to Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte, Premium Fine Art Smooth or Matte Photo Paper in the printer driver, we recommend that you set Page Size to 4"x6" 10x15cm, L 89x127mm, or "XXX (Margin 25)" in the printer driver.
For information about printable ranges, refer to "Printing Area."
