Recommended paper types MP130

Article ID: ART161261

Date published: 06/09/2015

Date last updated: 08/18/2015

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Recommended Paper Types

The following paper is recommended for use with your machine. Please be sure to follow the guidelines and meet the requirements when loading paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.

Paper Type	Load Limit	Printer Driver Setting For [Media Type]
Plain paper	Approx. 100 sheets (17 lb. or 64 g/m2)	[Plain Paper]
Envelopes	Approx. 5 envelopes	[Envelope]

Canon Specialty Paper
Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality.

Paper Type	Load Limit	Printer Driver Setting For [Media Type]
Super White Paper	Approx. 75 sheets (Letter/A4)	[Plain Paper]
High Resolution Paper	Approx. 80 sheets	[High Resolution Paper]
Glossy Photo Paper	10 sheets (Letter/A4)	[Glossy Photo Paper]
Matte Photo Paper	10 sheets (Letter/A4)	[Matte Photo Paper]
Photo Paper Plus Glossy	10 sheets (Letter/A4/5" x 7") 20 sheets (4" x 6")	[Photo Paper Plus Glossy]
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss	10 sheets (Letter/A4) 20 sheets (4" x 6")	[Photo Paper Plus Glossy]
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided	10 sheets (Letter/A4/5" x 7")	[Photo Paper Plus Double Sided]
Photo Paper Pro	10 sheets (Letter/A4) 20 sheets (4" x 6")	[Photo Paper Pro]
Transparencies	30 sheets	[Transparency]
T-Shirt Transfers	1 sheet	[T-shirt Transfer]

NOTE:
If the paper does not feed properly, fan the sheets prior to loading them (up to 10) in the Auto Sheet Feeder. Fanning the sheets will prevent them from sticking together.

Selecting The Correct Paper
This section describes the characteristics and intended use of each paper applicable to this machine. Refer to this section and select the paper most suitable for your purpose of printing.

Paper Type	Size	Purpose	Guidelines And Restrictions
Plain paper	Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in. / 215.9 x 279.4mm) Legal (8 1/2 x 14 in . / 215.9 x 355.6mm) A4 (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. / 210 x 297 mm) A5 (5 7/8 x 8 1/4 in. / 148 x 210 mm) B5 (7 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. / 182 x 257 mm)	Printing from your computer / photo printing / copying	a. 17 lb. - 28 lb. (64 g/m2 - 105 g/m2) b. The machine supports the paper sizes shown on the left in portrait orientation. c. You can use regular copier paper, cotton bond paper, or typical letterhead. d. Your machine does not require special ink jet paper. e. Legal-size paper can only be used when printing from your computer. f. We do not recommend using plain paper for photo printing.
Envelopes	US Commercial No. 10 (9 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. / 241 x 105 mm) European DL (8 5/8 x 4 3/8 in. / 220 x 110 mm)	Printing from your computer	a. You may be able to load other envelopes, but Canon cannot guarantee consistent performance. b. Do not use the following types of envelopes since they may cause problems: - Envelopes with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, double flaps, pressure seals, and peel-off sealing strips. - Envelopes made with embossed or treated surfaces. - Sealed envelopes. - Envelopes with letters enclosed. c. Remove each envelope from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed.

Canon Specialty Paper
Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon paper to insure optimal print quality.

Paper Type	Size	Purpose	Guidelines And Restrictions
High Resolution Paper	Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in. / 215.9 x 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. / 210 x 297 mm)	Printing from your computer / photo printing / copying	a. This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper. b. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics and for photographs. c. Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. d. Remove the sheets from the Paper Output Tray before the count reaches 50. e. If the paper curls, remove each sheet as it is delivered in the Paper Output Tray.
Glossy Photo Paper	Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in. / 215.9 x 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. / 210 x 297 mm) 4" x 6" (4 x 6 in. / 101.6 x 152.4 mm)	Printing from your computer / photo printing /copying	a. This paper is thicker than High Resolution Paper and has a glossy surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality. b. By using borderless printing, you can print without any white borders. c. Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried. d. Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. e. Do not use the loading support sheet included with this paper. f. If the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.
Matte Photo Paper	Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in. / 215.9 x 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. / 210 x 297 mm)	Printing from your computer / photo printing	a. This paper is thick and has a matte finish. b. This is matte water-resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction. c. It is suitable for a variety of printing purposes such as paper crafts, calendars and matte photographs. d. By using borderless printing, you can print without any white borders. e. Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. f. Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried. g. Remove each sheet from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed.
Photo Paper Plus Glossy	Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in. / 215.9 x 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. / 210 x 297 mm) 4" x 6" (4 x 6 in. / 101.6 x 152.4 mm) 5" x 7" (5 x 7 in./ 127 x 177.8 mm)	Printing from your computer / photo printing	a. This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior color reproduction. b. It is ideal for printing high-quality photographs. c. By using borderless printing, you can print without any white borders. d. Load the paper with the glossy side facing up. e. Remove each sheet from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed.
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss	Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in. / 215.9 x 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. / 210 x 297 mm) 4" x 6" (4 x 6 in. / 101.6 x 152.4 mm)	Printing from your computer / photo printing	a. This is a matt water-resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction. b. It is ideal for printing high-quality photographs. c. By using borderless printing, you can print without any white borders. d. Load the paper with the glossy side facing up. e. Remove each sheet from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed.
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided	Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in. / 215.9 x 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. / 210 x 297 mm) 5" x 7" (5 x 7 in. / 127.0 x 177.8 mm)	Printing from your computer / photo printing*	a. This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior color reproduction. b. It is ideal for printing high-quality photographs. c. sides of paper can be printed. d. Load one sheet at a time in the Auto Sheet Feeder when two-sided printing manually. e. Remove each sheet from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed.
Photo Paper Pro	Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in. / 215.9 x 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. / 210 x 297 mm) 4" x 6" (4 x 6 in. / 101.6 x 152.4 mm)	Printing from your computer / photo printing / copying	a. This is a thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction and good ghtfastness. b. It is ideal for printing high-quality photographs. c. By using borderless printing, you can print without any white borders. d. For 4" x 6" paper, by printing the image beyond the perforations, you can then trim the borders to produce a photograph without any white borders. e. Do not trim the borders before printing. f. Load the paper with the glossy side facing up. g. For 4" x 6" cards, remove the cards from the Paper Output Tray before the count reaches 20. h. For other than 4" x 6" cards, remove the paper from the Paper Output Tray before the count reaches 10. For additional information on Photo Paper Pro, see [c. Photo Paper Pro Guidelines].
Transparencies	Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in. / 215.9 x 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. / 210 x 297 mm)	Printing from your computer	a. This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. b. Load one sheet of plain paper as the last sheet in the stack. c. Although you can print on either side of the transparencies, best results can be obtained by printing on the side that curls when held by the edge. d. Remove each sheet from the Paper Output Tray as soon as it is printed. e. Do not touch the printed surface or stack the transparencies until the ink has dried. f. If you are storing the transparencies for a long period of time, cover the printed sides with plain paper before storing.
T-Shirt Transfers	Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in. / 215.9 x 279.4 mm) A4 (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. / 210 x 297 mm)	Printing from your computer	a. This paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. b. Use mirror printing to print the image onto the T-shirt transfer. c. T-Shirt Transfers can only be used when printing from your computer. d. Load the paper with the side that does not have green lines facing up. e. If the T-shirt transfer is curled, flatten it by curling it in the opposite direction. f. The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as it is printed. g. Refer to the manuals supplied with the T-shirt transfer for details on how to use this paper.

General Paper Guidelines

a. Paper Types You Cannot Use

Folded, creased, curled, or wrinkled paper
Envelopes with double flaps, or with pressure seals
Moist paper
Paper with holes (e.g. punched holes)
Very thin paper (less than 17 lb. or 64 g/m2)
Very thick paper (more than 28 lb. or 105 g/m2) other than Canon genuine paper
Postcards with photographs or stickers adhered to them
Envelopes made with embossed or treated surfaces

b. Handling Paper

Hold the paper as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the print surface. Print quality will deteriorate if the print surface is damaged or becomes dirty.- Do not touch the print surface until the ink has dried.
Some paper may curl and the print surface may smudge if you have used a large amount of ink for printing. Paper that tends to curl is not recommended for printing photographs or graphics. Use it for printing mainly text.
If the paper is curled, uncurl it before printing.
Place the paper back into its packet when not using it, and store out of direct sunlight in a place where the temperature and humidity are low.

c. Photo Paper Pro Guidelines:

Do not touch the print surface until the ink is dry (approx. 30 minutes). Colors in dark images may appear indistinct at first, but will become clearer after approx. 30 minutes.
Images may smudge if you place them in an album before the ink is completely dry. It is recommended that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours.
Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printouts to direct sunlight.
Do not store or display printouts in hot, damp, or humid conditions. Never expose them to heat or direct sunlight.
Store printouts in photo albums, photo frames, or presentation binders to protect them from direct exposure to air or sunlight.
Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album as you may not be able to remove them.
Be aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow.

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