4Basic PrintingCaring for Your PhotographsThe Canon S820 photo printer will generate spectacular results for printingphotographs, especially when used with Canon specialty media. All images aresusceptible to fading over time, but proper care of prints made from your S820photo printer will ensure that print quality lasts long into the future.Many environmental factors can impact how long a printout will last beforenoticeable image fading occurs. Exposure to sunlight or other light sources,humidity, temperature, exposure to cigarette smoke and ozone are just some ofthe factors that can impact image permanence. While many of these variablescannot be controlled, there are basic measures that you can take to prolongimage quality:• Use Canon Photo Paper Pro and genuine Canon inks. Canon Photo Paper Prois available in both letter size (8 1/2" x 11") and photo size (4" x 6"). CanonPhoto Paper Pro for Borderless Printing is available in photo size (4 " x 6").Both papers are specifically designed to work with genuine Canon inks.• Mount images under glass to reduce exposure to ozone, cigarette smoke andother environmental factors that can degrade images.• Keep printed images out of direct sunlight or other intense light sources.Using Specialty MediaFor optimal results, Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media withyour S820 photo printer. Be sure to follow all instructions on storing, handlingand printing on the media.For General PrintingFor everyday paper printing, use Canon Brilliant White Paper, Canon HighResolution Paper, or plain paper (17 to 28 lb.).Use standard #10 envelopes with your S820 photo printer.For Quality Image PrintingCanon Photo Paper Pro: Thick paper coated with a glossy surface. Ideal forreproducing the natural color of photographic images, this is the best choice forprinting photographs with the S820.S820QSG.book Page 4 Thursday, October 18, 2001 1:41 PM