Canon BJC-8000 User Manual - Page 13

Compatible media Notes on media Do not use the following types of media. Such media not only give poor print results but can also cause paper jams and printer faults. • Folded paper • Curled paper • Creased or crumpled paper • Damp or wet paper • Excessively thin media (weighing less than 64gsm) • Excessively thick media (more than 0.8mm thick) • Continuous feed paper (perforated) • Punched paper (loose-leaf folder inserts, etc.) Storing media Put unused paper back in its original packaging and avoid locations that are exposed to direct sunlight or that are subject to high temperatures or humidity. To avoid bending or wrinkling the paper, store it in a level place. Handling media Whenever possible, hold the paper by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Any scratching or soiling of the print side will adversely affect the print quality. Do not touch the print side of printouts until the ink is dry. Do not touch the printed side of printouts until the ink is dry. When you are printing on the following types of media, remove each page as it is output from the printer and wait until the ink is dry. The following is a guide to the drying times for each media type. Glossy Photo Paper/Cards High Gloss Photo Film Transparencies and Back Print Film Fabric Sheet T-Shirt Transfers Approx. 2 minutes Approx. 10 minutes Approx. 15 minutes Refer to the instructions provided with the media. Refer to the instructions provided with the media. If water gets on the printed media, do not touch the print surface until the media is dry. Reference When you are printing on Canon's specialty papers, observe the usage notes written on the packaging for the special paper. Reference When you are printing on plain paper or High Resolution Paper, remove the printouts every 20 sheets. 13