Printing Media; Compatible Media Types - Canon i550 User Manual

Printing Media

Printing Media

Compatible Media Types

You can use the following types of paper and other media.
Size
Standard paper: From A5 size (148.0 x 210.0 mm / 5.83 x 8.27 in) to legal size (215.9 x 355.6 mm / 8.5 x 14.0 in)
Non-standard paper: From 90.0 x 120.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm (From 3.54 x 4.72 in to 8.5 x 23.0 in)
Others: Envelopes (European DL and US Com. #10)
Important Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but
can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.
Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
Wet paper
Paper that is too thin (less than 64 gsm / 17 lb)
Paper that is too thick *(more than 105 gsm / 28 lb)
Picture postcards
Postcards with an affixed photo or sticker
Envelopes with a double flap
Sealed envelopes
Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
Paper with holes (such as loose-leaf paper)
* non-Canon branded paper
Weight
64 to 105 gsm (17 to 28 lb)
Do not use paper heavier than this (except for supported Canon-brand media), as it could jam in the printer.
Types
The following types of media can be used.
For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific sections.
Plain paper
Refer to your Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to print with plain papers.
See Envelopes
See High Resolution Paper HR-101N
See Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301
See High Gloss Photo Film HG-201
See Glossy Photo Cards FM-101