Canon pixma mp170

Chapter 1

Before Printing

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This section describes the characteristics and intended use of each paper applicable to this 
machine. Refer to this section and select the paper most suitable for your purpose of printing.

Plain paper

Letter (8 1/2 in. x 11 in./
215.9 mm x 279.4 mm)
Legal (8 1/2 in. x 14 in./
215.9 mm x 355.6 mm)
A4 (8 1/4 in. x 11 3/4 in./
210 mm x 297 mm)
A5 (5 7/8 in. x 8 1/4 in./
148 mm x 210 mm)
B5 (7 1/8 in. x 10 1/8 
in./182 mm x 257 mm)

Printing from your 
computer/photo 
printing/copying

17 lb.–28 lb. (64 g/m

2

–105 g/m

2

)

The machine supports the paper 
sizes shown on the left in portrait 
orientation.
You can use regular copier paper, 
cotton bond paper, or typical 
letterhead.
Your machine does not require 
special inkjet paper.
Legal-size paper can only be 
used when printing from your 
computer.
We do not recommend using plain 
paper for photo printing.

Envelopes

US Commercial No. 10 
(9 1/2 in. x 4 1/8 in./241 
mm x 105 mm)
European DL (8 5/8 in. 
x 4 3/8 in./220 mm x 
110 mm)

Printing from your 
computer

You may be able to load other 
envelopes, but Canon cannot 
guarantee consistent 
performance.
Do not use the following types of 
envelopes since they may cause 
problems:
Envelopes with windows, holes, 
perforations, cutouts, double 
flaps, pressure seals, and peel-off 
sealing strips.
Envelopes made with embossed 
or treated surfaces.
Sealed envelopes.
Envelopes with letters enclosed.
Remove each envelope from the 
Paper Output Tray as soon as it is 
printed.