Canon MP970 MP970 series Quick Start Guide - Page 16

Hints for Handling the Paper Sources, Media Types You Cannot Use - paper jam

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z Media Types You Cannot Use Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the machine to jam or malfunction. Additionally, when printing on A5 or smaller sized paper, do not use paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or notepad paper cut to a small size. z Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper z Damp paper z Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm) z Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 28 lb / 105 gsm) z Picture postcards z Postcards affixed with photos or stickers z Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps) z Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface z Envelopes with pressure stickers z Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive z Any type of paper with holes z Paper that is not rectangular z Paper bound with staples or glue z Paper with adhesives z Paper decorated with glitter, etc. Hints for Handling the Paper Sources This machine offers two paper sources to load printing paper; the Rear Tray (A) and the Cassette (B). (A) (B) Here are some hints for handling these paper sources according to how you are using them. 12 Before Using the Machine

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Before Using the Machine
Media Types You Cannot Use
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory
results, but can also cause the machine to jam or malfunction. Additionally, when printing on A5
or smaller sized paper, do not use paper thinner than a postcard, including plain paper or
notepad paper cut to a small size.
Folded, curled, or wrinkled paper
Damp paper
Paper that is too thin (weighing less than 17 lb / 64 gsm)
Paper that is too thick (plain paper, except for Canon genuine paper, weighing more than 28
lb / 105 gsm)
Picture postcards
Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
Envelopes with a double flap (or sticker flaps)
Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
Envelopes with pressure stickers
Envelopes whose gummed flaps are already moistened and adhesive
Any type of paper with holes
Paper that is not rectangular
Paper bound with staples or glue
Paper with adhesives
Paper decorated with glitter, etc.
Hints for Handling the Paper Sources
This machine offers two paper sources to load printing paper; the Rear Tray (A) and the Cassette
(B).
Here are some hints for handling these paper sources according to how you are using them.
(A)
(B)