Printing on glossy photo paper – Canon BJC-8500 User Manual
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Printing on paper and other media
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Printing on paper
and other media
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To avoid paper jams, make sure the top of the stack is below the paper
limit mark on the right side of the sheet feeder.
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Make sure the paper guide is snug (not too tight) against the left side
of the stack.
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Make sure the paper output receiver paper guide is set to the correct
mark for the paper size you are using.
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Check the printer driver settings for this media (Print Mode, Paper
Size, etc.). If you are using Windows, refer to the Windows Print Guide
for details. If you are using a Macintosh computer, refer to the
Macintosh Print Guide for details.
To handle printed sheets of High Resolution Paper
Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause ink to fade, so avoid
exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight. To store printed sheets for a long
period, cover the printed side of each sheet with one sheet of Plain Paper
and store flat or in a plastic folder.
During a long print job, do not allow the printed sheets to stack high-
er than 15 mm (about 1/2 inch or approximately 40 sheets).
Printing on Glossy Photo Paper
Although the printer prints excellent colour on plain paper or bubble jet
paper, the glossy print surface of Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 reproduces
superior photo-realistic images.
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Although Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 can be fed manually or from the
sheet feeder, feeding from the sheet feeder is recommended. Never
attempt to load Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 in the paper cassette.
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To attain superior print quality with this media, use the Color BJ
Cartridge BC-82 Photo.
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Before you use Glossy Photo Paper GP-301, read all the precautions print-
ed on the packet.
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Always handle Glossy Photo Paper by the edges. Never touch the glossy
surface of the paper.
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After opening a package of Glossy Photo Paper, store the unused sheets
in the original package on a flat surface away from direct sunlight.
Always store Glossy Photo Paper in a cool location of low humidity.
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Always print on the glossy side of Glossy Photo Paper GP-301.
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You can load up to 20 sheets of Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 in the sheet
feeder.
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With this printer you do not need to use the loading support sheet pro-
vided with the package of Glossy Photo Paper GP-301.