Drawer

This section describes how to load paper into the drawer.

NOTE
The following paper sizes can be loaded in Drawer 1. A3, B4, A4R, A4, B5R, B5, A5R, 11" x 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, or STMTR For more information on available paper stock which can be loaded in the drawer, see "Setting the Paper Size and Type."

Loading Paper

A message prompting you to load paper appears on the display, and the error indicator flashes red when:

paper runs out in the drawer.

a drawer is not fully inserted into the machine. Make sure that the drawer is properly set in place.

a drawer is opened even if the paper is loaded.

CAUTION
Take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the paper when loading it into the machine.

IMPORTANT
Do not load nonstandard size paper into the drawer. Do not load the following types of paper into the drawer, as this may cause paper jams: Severely curled or wrinkled paper Lightweight straw paper: less than approximately 64 g/m2 Transparencies Heavy paper 1 Heavy paper 2 Bond paper Envelopes Labels Paper on which colour images have been copied (Do not copy on the reverse side of this paper either.) Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not print on the reverse side of this paper either.) Fan the stack of paper well before loading it, and align the edges of the paper stack on a flat surface. Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the drawer next to the paper stack. Doing so may cause paper jams.

IMPORTANT

Do not load nonstandard size paper into the drawer.

Do not load the following types of paper into the drawer, as this may cause paper jams:

Severely curled or wrinkled paper

Lightweight straw paper: less than approximately 64 g/m2

Transparencies

Heavy paper 1

Heavy paper 2

Bond paper

Envelopes

Labels

Paper on which colour images have been copied (Do not copy on the reverse side of this paper either.)

Paper which has been printed on using a thermal transfer printer (Do not print on the reverse side of this paper either.)

Fan the stack of paper well before loading it, and align the edges of the paper stack on a flat surface.

Never place paper or any other items in the empty part of the drawer next to the paper stack. Doing so may cause paper jams.

NOTE
If a message prompting you to load paper appears during printing, the remaining prints are automatically made after you load the correct paper. To cancel printing, press (Stop).

Grip the handle of the drawer and pull out the drawer until it stops.

Push down the metal plate to lock it.

Open a package of paper, and take out the paper stack from the package.

CAUTION
Take care not to cut your hands on the edges of the paper when loading it into the machine.

IMPORTANT
Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and store it in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.

NOTE
For high-quality printouts, use paper recommended by Canon. Before loading paper, always fan the sheets several times, and align the edges to facilitate feeding.

Load the paper stack into the drawer.

Even out the edges of the paper stack. Load the paper stack against the end guide of the drawer.

When loading paper into the drawer for the first time, set the slide guides for the paper being loaded. (See "Adjusting a Drawer to Hold a Different Paper Size (Drawer 1).")

When loading paper into the drawer, make sure that the paper size setting of the drawer matches the size of the paper that is being loaded. (See "Adjusting a Drawer to Hold a Different Paper Size (Drawer 1).")

IMPORTANT
Rolled or curled paper must be straightened out prior to use. Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark at the back of the drawer and the corners are below the paper size guide clips. Make sure that the slide guides are set correctly. If the slide guides are set on a wrong position, paper jams or dirty prints may occur, or the inside of the machine may get dirty.

IMPORTANT

Rolled or curled paper must be straightened out prior to use.

Make sure that the height of the paper stack does not exceed the loading limit mark at the back of the drawer and the corners are below the paper size guide clips.

Make sure that the slide guides are set correctly. If the slide guides are set on a wrong position, paper jams or dirty prints may occur, or the inside of the machine may get dirty.

NOTE
Each drawer holds about 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2). If there are instructions on the package of paper about which side of the paper to load, follow those instructions. When the paper is loaded into the drawer, the side facing up is the one printed on. If problems occur, such as poor print quality or paper jams, try turning the paper stack over, and reload it. For more information on the print direction of preprinted paper (paper which has logos or patterns already printed on it), see "Paper Loading Orientation."

NOTE

Each drawer holds about 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2).

If there are instructions on the package of paper about which side of the paper to load, follow those instructions.

When the paper is loaded into the drawer, the side facing up is the one printed on.

If problems occur, such as poor print quality or paper jams, try turning the paper stack over, and reload it.

For more information on the print direction of preprinted paper (paper which has logos or patterns already printed on it), see "Paper Loading Orientation."

Gently push the drawer back into the machine until it clicks into place in the closed position.

CAUTION
When returning the drawer to its original position, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury.

IMPORTANT
You will not be able to make copies or prints if you load paper that exceeds the loading limit, or if the drawer is not completely pushed into the machine. Always check that the drawer is in place, and that the paper does not exceed the loading limit.

NOTE
If paper runs out during copying or printing, load a new paper stack, and follow the instructions on the display. The machine automatically restarts, and produces the remaining copies or prints.

Specify the size and type of paper you loaded.

See "Setting the Paper Size and Type."