Loading Plain Paper / Photo PaperYou can load plain paper or photo paper.ImportantIf you cut plain paper into small size such as 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm) or 5" x 7" (13 x 18 cm) to performtrial print, it can cause paper jams.NoteWe recommend Canon genuine photo paper for printing photos.For details on the Canon genuine paper, see Media Types You Can Use.You can use general copy paper.For the page size and paper weight you can use for this machine, see Media Types You Can Use.1. Prepare paper.Align the edges of paper. If paper is curled, flatten it.NoteAlign the edges of paper neatly before loading. Loading paper without aligning the edges maycause paper jams.If paper is curled, hold the curled corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction untilthe paper becomes completely flat.For details on how to flatten curled paper, see "Load the paper after correcting its curl." in PaperIs Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched.When using Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss SG-201, even if the sheet is curled, load one sheet ata time as it is. If you roll up this paper to flatten, this may cause cracks on the surface of thepaper and reduce the print quality.2. Load paper.(1) Open the front cover gently, and extend the paper support.(2) Use the right paper guide (A) to slide both paper guides all the way out.