..38Chapter 3Paper HandlingThis chapter describes how to load plain paper and special media in the printer. To get the bestperformance from your printer, use the media most appropriate for the task and make sure that you followthese instructions to load it correctly.Selecting paper typesOne of the most important things you can do to ensure the best possible performance from your printer isto select the correct print media. Your printer produces letter-quality print on most plain paper, includingcotton bond and photocopier paper, and does not require special ink jet paper. However, the print qualityvaries with different paper types, especially with color printing. Plain paper should be fully tested beforelarge quantities are purchased. Your printer accepts either plain paper or the special media as describedbelow.Plain paperPaper fed to the printer must be free of curls, folds, and damaged edges. The printer can accept A4, A5,B5, Letter and Legal size sheets in portrait orientation. Paper thickness should be in the range 64 to 105gsm. Paper must be fed to the printer one sheet at a time unless you have installed the optional sheetfeeder. Canon produces Bubble Jet Paper LC-301, a plain paper designed specially for Canon Bubble Jetprinters.This printer meets the standards for using recycled paper. The BJC-50 produces excellent printouts onrecycled paper.38
