Recommended Paper Types, Loading Limits and Correct Printing Sides

For the recommended paper types with their respective load limits and printable sides refer to the chart below. Please see the information at the bottom of the page regarding unusable paper types.

*1: Make sure to set Credit Card sized paper longwise.
Setting Credit Card sized paper long-side down by mistake may cause paper jam.

*2: Set Envelope with the flap closed.

Unusable Paper Types:

Avoid using the types of paper below. Using these types of paper may cause a paper jam or problems in the printer as well as deteriorated print results.

• Folded, wrinkled, or torn paper
  
  
• Wet or soiled paper
  
  
• Excessively thin paper: Paper lighter than 64 gm2 (17 lb) (tracing paper, thin letter paper, etc.)
  
  
• Excessively thick paper excluding Canon authentic paper : Paper heavier than 105 gm2 (28 lb) (cardboard, corrugated paper, etc.)
  
  
• Paper smaller than 54 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) (2.13" x 3.39")
  
  
• Non-rectangular paper
  
  
• Paper with adhesives
  
  
• Paper in bound form (such as a notebook)
  
  
• Photo postcards or postcard with image seals
  
  
• Non-empty envelopes
  
  
• Envelopes with double flaps or flaps with adhesive
  
  
• Embossed or coated paper, post cards, and envelopes
  
  
• Paper with holes (loose-leaf, etc.)
  
  
• "Cut" plain paper or "cut" memo pad.
  
  

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