Usable paper
15-Feb-2012
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Issue
To ensure optimum performance, use only paper that falls within the specifications in the following lists. Using inappropriate paper may result in deterioration in print quality or paper jams.
Cause and Solution
IMPORTANT
- In the following case, the safety function that prevents damages caused by heat may slow the print speed down in stages.
- When continuously printing the paper of B5, A5, or Executive size, the print speed may be as slow as 3.9 ppm.
- Continuous printing should be performed observing the load limitation of each type of paper.
The following shows the paper sizes that can be used with this printer. The symbol "O" indicates paper sizes that can be loaded, and "X" indicates paper that cannot be loaded.
| Paper Size | Paper Source | |
| Multi-purpose Tray | Manual Feed Tray | |
| A4 | O | O |
| B5 | O | O |
| A5 | O | O |
| Legal | O | O |
| Letter | O | O |
| Executive | O | O |
| Custom paper size | O | O |
| Width: 76.2 - 215.9 mm | ||
| Length: 127.0 - 355.6 mm | ||
| Envelope DL 110.0 mm x 220.0 mm | O | O |
| Envelope COM10 105.0 mm x 241.0 mm | O | O |
| Envelope C5 162.0 mm x 229.0 mm | O | O |
| Envelope Monarch 98.4 mm x 190.5 mm | O | O |
| Index Card 76.2 mm x 127.0 mm | X | O |
| Paper Type | Printer Driver Setting | Paper Source | |
| Multi-purpose Tray | Manual Feed Tray | ||
| Plain Paper (64 - 90 g/m2) | [Plain Paper], [Plain Paper L] *1 | O | O |
| Heavy Paper (91 - 163 g/m2) | [Heavy Paper], [Heavy Paper H] *2 | O | O |
| Transparency | [Transparency] | O | O |
| Label | [Plain Paper] *3 | O | O |
| Index Card | *4 | X | O |
| Envelope | *4 | O | O |
*2 If you want to improve the toner fixation when printed with [Heavy Paper] selected, select [Heavy Paper H].
*3 When printing labels, select [Plain Paper] for the paper type settings.
*4 When printing index cards or envelopes, the printer automatically applies the appropriate print mode to the index card or envelopes by specifying the setting for the paper size. Specify the setting for [Output Size] in the [Page Setup] sheet.
Capacity:
| Paper Type | Paper Source | |
| Multi-purpose Tray | Manual Feed Tray | |
| Plain Paper (64 g/m2) | Approx. 150 sheets | 1 sheet |
| Heavy Paper (135 g/m2) | Approx. 60 sheets | 1 sheet |
| Transparency | Approx. 100 sheets | 1 sheet |
| Label | Approx. 50 sheets | 1 sheet |
| Index Card | - | 1 sheet |
| Envelope | 1 sheet | 1 sheet |
Plain Paper:
This printer can print plain paper that is 76.2 to 215.9 mm wide, 127.0 to 355.6 mm long, and that weighs between 64 and 90 g/m2, including the standard size paper sizes: A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, and Executive.
Heavy Paper:
This printer can print heavy paper that is 76.2 to 215.9 mm wide, 127.0 to 355.6 mm long, and that weighs between 91 and 163 g/m2, including the standard size paper sizes: A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, and Executive.
Transparency:
This printer can print A4 and Letter size transparencies.
IMPORTANT
Thoroughly fan the transparencies before loading them as they may stick to each other.
Label:
This printer can print A4 and Letter size labels.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the following types of labels. Using inappropriate paper may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may result in damage to the printer.
- Peeled labels or partly used labels
- Coated labels that are easily peeled off from the backing sheet
- Labels with uneven adhesive
Index Card:
This printer can print index cards.
IMPORTANT
Index Card can be loaded only in the manual feed tray.
Envelope:
The envelopes that can be used with this printer are as follows:
IMPORTANT
- Do not use the following types of envelopes. Using inappropriate envelopes may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may result in damage to the printer.
- Envelopes with fasteners or snaps
- Envelopes with address windows
- Envelopes with adhesive on the surface
- Wrinkled or creased envelopes
- Poorly manufactured envelopes in which the glued parts are uneven
- Irregularly-shaped envelopes
- Before loading the envelopes, flatten the stack of envelopes to release any remaining air, and press the fold lines along the edges tight.
- Do not print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes.
- Printing speed drops when printing envelopes.
NOTE
When printing envelopes, they may be creased.
Abbreviations of Paper Sizes:
The following abbreviations are used in the size indication of the multi-purpose tray or manual feed tray.
| Paper Size | Paper Guide |
| Legal | LGL |
| Letter | LTR |
| Executive | EXEC |