What paper does a Canon printer use?

You can also specify a custom size within the following range. Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Canon genuine paper), as it could jam in the printer.
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Media name	Media Type in the printer driver
Plain Paper (including recycled paper)	Plain Paper
Envelopes	Envelope

Media name Media Type in the printer driver

Plain Paper (including recycled paper) Plain Paper

Envelopes Envelope

May 11, 2015.

What is Canon paper size A4?

A4 (8.27 x 11.69 inches / 210.0 x 297.0 mm)

Which GSM paper is better for Canon printer?

Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Canon genuine paper), as it could jam in the printer. However, you can use non-Canon genuine art paper that is up to 53 lb / 200 gsm. Do not use paper thicker than this, as it could jam in the printer.

What is A5 on Canon printer?

Select if you want to print on the paper loaded in the top feed without changing the paper settings. For example, when the paper setting for printing is A5 and the top feed paper information registered to the printer is A4, the printer starts printing with A5 on the paper loaded in the top feed.

Can you put thick paper in a Canon printer?

Do not use heavier or lighter paper (except for Canon genuine paper), as it could jam in the printer. However, you can use non-Canon genuine art paper that is up to 53 lb / 200 gsm.

What does B5 mean on my Canon printer?

Select if you want to print on the paper loaded in the cassette without changing the paper settings. For example, when the paper setting for printing or copying is B5 and the cassette paper information registered to the machine is A4, the machine starts printing or copying with B5 on the paper loaded in the cassette.

Is B5 the same as A5?

The B paper sizes are a bit larger than their A series counterparts and are based on the geometric mean of two consecutive A series sheets. For example, B4 is between A3 and A4 in size, and B5 is between A4 and A5.

Can any printer print A5?

What is the thickest paper to go through a printer? Cardstock. Cardstock is thicker and heavier than copy paper and can be used for business cards, report covers, and more heavy-duty applications than document text pages.

Can you use any printer paper on a Canon printer?

Canon provides you various types of paper to enhance the fun of printing, such as stickers as well as papers for photo or document. We recommend the use of Canon genuine paper for printing your important photos. The Model Number of Canon genuine paper is shown in brackets.

What is B5 print size?

Paper Size FAQ

SIZE	WIDTH (mm)	HEIGHT (in.)
B2	514 mm	28.66 in.
B3	364 mm	20.24 in.
B4	257 mm	14.33 in.
B5	182 mm	10.12 in .

Can I use Epson paper in Canon printer?

Yes you can. You cannot however use any vendor supplied ICC profiles NOR use Printer Manages Color as an alternative. You must have an ICC profile for that exact paper and printer combo. Re: Epson paper on a canon paper?

Can a Canon printer print on photo paper?

Canon’s Pixma printer series is known for the stunning colors and accurate tones it produces. Once you combine your Pixma with photographic printing paper of equally high quality, you’ll be able to deliver professional grade results.

Can I print cardstock on Canon printer?

Yes it will print cardstock. I have printed business cards over and over with this printer. However, it does not have “cardstock” as an option in the drop down selections for paper type. I just selected “high resolution paper”.

How do I get my printer to print on thick paper? How to Change Settings for the Thicknesses of Paper in Printers

Press the “Menu” button on the printer.
Press the up and down arrows on the printer keypad to select “Custom Paper.”
Press “OK.”
Press the up and down arrows to select the thickness level.

Can printers print on B5 paper? It cannot be printed with personal equipment

Like every B size, a B5 paper sheet cannot be printed with a personal printer. It’s because the size is used in professional printing. This paper size is used to create magazines, menus, or flyers for advertising.

Is B5 the same as A4? The B paper sizes are a bit larger than their A series counterparts and are based on the geometric mean of two consecutive A series sheets. For example, B4 is between A3 and A4 in size, and B5 is between A4 and A5.

Can I use HP photo paper in a Canon printer?

Don’t use HP paper in a Canon printer. Every time I have tried, the results were awful. Canon paper works very well of course, and I have found that Epson papers work very well also.

Can Canon printers use glossy paper?

Canon Everyday Use Glossy GP-501

Glossy photo paper for printing everyday photographs and reprints with photo-lab quality.

Can I use Epson photo paper in a Canon printer?

Can you use photo paper in any printer?

You can, in theory, use almost any home printer to create black-and-white or color prints. Most printer software products include custom settings that will change the resolution of your print job to make them near perfect for photos.

Can you use inkjet photo paper in a deskjet printer?

Yes, ANY photo paper can be used in ANY printer. Epson, HP, etc just make their own papers but they aren’t specific to their own printer types. It’s all universal.

Which paper is best for printing?

A4 paper is the most commonly-used for printing and measures 210mm x 297mm. This paper comes in many different weights and with several different coatings, meaning there is an A4 paper that is suitable for any printing job.

What GSM is high quality paper?

Thickness of paper is specified by its weight in grams per square metre (GM or GSM). Low grade photocopier paper is around 80gsm; letterheads 100-120gsm with good quality letterhead around 120gsm. Business cards are around 350gsm and flyers around 300gsm-350gsm.

What GSM is best for photo printing? Ideally for photography, we’d recommend choosing a paper weight around 150-200 GSM. This will help if you are intending to mount or frame the picture afterwards. As a measure of paper density, higher GSM weight feels thicker when held.