Supported Paper Types

Paper Size

The following paper sizes are supported.
When printing a received fax, use A4 or Letter size paper.
If you print a received fax on a different paper size, the images may be cut off or split.
: Supported: Not supported
Paper Size
Paper Source
Paper drawer*1
Multi-purpose tray
A4 (8 1/4" x 11 3/4" (210 mm x 297 mm))*2*3*4
B5 (7 1/8" x 10 1/8" (182 mm x 257 mm))
A5 (5 7/8" x 8 1/4" (148 mm x 210 mm))
Legal (8 1/2" x 14" (215.9 mm x 355.6 mm))*2
Letter (8 1/2" x 11" (215.9 mm x 279.4 mm))*2*3*4
Statement (5 1/2" x 8 1/2" (139.7 mm x 215.9 mm))
Executive (7 1/4" x 10 1/2" (184 mm x 266.7 mm))
Officio (8 1/2" x 12 1/2" (215.9 mm x 317.5 mm)
B-officio (8 1/2" x 14" (216 mm x 355 mm))
M-officio (8 1/2" x 13 3/8" (215.9 mm x 341 mm))
Government - Letter (8" x 10 1/2" (203.2 mm x 266.7 mm))
Government - Legal (8" x 13" (203.2 mm x 330.2 mm))
Foolscap (8 1/2" x 13" (215.9 mm x 330.2 mm))
A-foolscap (8 1/8" x 13 3/8" (205.7 mm x 337.8 mm))
Envelope COM10 (4 1/8" x 9 1/2" (104.7 mm x 241.3 mm))*5
Envelope Monarch (3 7/8" x 7 1/2"(98.4 mm x 190.5 mm))*5
Envelope C5 (6 3/8" x 9" (162 mm x 229 mm))*5
Envelope B5 (6 7/8" x 9 7/8" (176 mm x 250 mm))*5
Envelope DL (4 3/8" x 8 5/8" (110 mm x 220 mm))*5
Index Card (3" x 5" (76 mm x 127 mm))
Custom Paper Size
*6
*1
This type of paper can be loaded also in the optional paper drawer (Drawer 2).
*2
Can be used for automatic 2-sided printing.
*3
Can be used for printing received faxes.
*4
Can be used for printing reports or lists.
*5
Make sure the flap is folded.
*6
You can set custom paper size of Width: 5" to 14" (127 to 356 mm) and Length: 3" to 8 1/2" (76 to 216 mm).
Specify the paper size in portrait orientation (Height  Width) and within the range that can be defined.
NOTE
Default paper size
The default paper size is Letter. To use a different paper size, change the paper size setting.
Using chlorine-free paper
Chlorine-free paper can be used with this machine.

Type

The following paper types are supported.
: Unavailable
Paper Type
Printer Driver Setting
Paper Source/Paper Capacity
Paper Drawer 1
Paper Drawer 2
(optional)
Multi-purpose Tray
Plain paper*1*2
16 to 23 lb Bond (60 to 89 g/m²)
[Plain Paper]
[Plain Paper L]*4
250 sheets
500 sheets
50 sheets
Heavy paper*3
24 to 34 lb Bond (90 to 128 g/m²)
[Heavy Paper 1]
160 sheets
320 sheets
40 sheets
35 lb Bond to 60 lb Cover (129 to 163 g/m²)
[Heavy Paper 2]
25 sheets
Recycled paper*1*2
16 to 23 lb Bond (60 to 89 g/m²)
[Recycled Paper]
250 sheets
500 sheets
50 sheets
Color paper*1*2
16 to 23 lb Bond (60 to 89 g/m²)
[Color Paper]
250 sheets
500 sheets
50 sheets
Transparency*5
[Transparency]
15 sheets
Label
[Labels]
20 sheets
Index Card
[Index Card]
15 sheets
Envelope
[Envelope]
5 sheets
*1
Can be used for automatic 2-sided printing.
*2
Can be used for printing received faxes.
*3
Automatic 2-sided printing is available for up to 34 lb Bond (128 g/m²) of heavy papers.
*4
To use pre-printed paper, set the paper type to [Plain Paper L] if it is curled. Note that toner may not flow well into the paper.
*5
Use only the types designed for laser printers.
To prevent paper jams, do not use the following paper types.
Wrinkled or creased paper
Curled or rolled paper
Torn paper
Damp paper
Very thin paper
Paper printed by a thermal transfer printer (Do not copy on the reverse side.)
The following paper types do not print well:
Highly textured paper
Very smooth paper
Glossy paper
Make sure that the paper is free of dust, lint, and oil stains.
Make sure to test print before purchasing large quantities of copy paper.
Keep the paper wrapped in its original package (unopened or opened) and stored in a cool, dry place until ready to use. Make sure to keep it on a flat surface.
Store paper stacks in a place where temperatures are somewhere between 64.4 to 75.2°F (18 to 24°C) and humidity is somewhere between 40 % to 60 % RH.
CAUTION
To print on damp paper
The following problems may occur.
Steam is emitted from the machine's output area.
Water droplets form on the back side of the operation panel and in the output area.
Moisture evaporates from damp paper due to the heat generated inside the fixing unit (it is most likely to occur at low room temperatures). This is not a malfunction, but you can prevent this by using a stack of new unopened paper.
Should you smell something burning, immediately turn OFF the machine, unplug the power plug from the AC power outlet, and contact your local authorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line. Continued use may lead to a fire or electrical shock.