Recommended Paper Sizes and Types

This section describes recommended paper sizes and types.

If you use damp or curled paper, a staple clogging or paper jam may occur.

Tray 1

Paper type and weight	Metric version	Inch version	Paper capacity
60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb. Thick Paper 106 - 256 g/m², 28 - 68 lb.	^*1 A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, 8¹/₂ × 11	^*1 A4, A5, B5, 11 × 17, 8 ¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 11, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂	^*7 250 sheets
60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb. Thick Paper 106 - 256 g/m², 28 - 68 lb.	^*2 11 × 17, 8¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₂ × 11, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14	^*2 A3, A4, B4, B5, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14	^*7 250 sheets
60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb. Thick Paper 106 - 256 g/m², 28 - 68 lb.	^*5 Custom size Vertical: 182.0-297.0 mm Horizontal: 148.0-432.0 mm	^*5 Custom size Vertical: 7.17-11.69 inches Horizontal: 5.83-17.0 inches	^*7 250 sheets

Paper type and weight

Metric version

Inch version

Paper capacity

60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.

Thick Paper

106 - 256 g/m², 28 - 68 lb.

^*1

A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, 8¹/₂ × 11

^*1

A4, A5, B5, 11 × 17, 8 ¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 11, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂

^*7

250 sheets

60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.

Thick Paper

106 - 256 g/m², 28 - 68 lb.

^*2

11 × 17, 8¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₂ × 11, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14

^*2

A3, A4, B4, B5, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14

^*7

250 sheets

60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.

Thick Paper

106 - 256 g/m², 28 - 68 lb.

^*5

Custom size

Vertical: 182.0-297.0 mm

Horizontal: 148.0-432.0 mm

^*5

Custom size

Vertical: 7.17-11.69 inches

Horizontal: 5.83-17.0 inches

^*7

250 sheets

Tray 2

Paper type and weight	Metric version	Inch version	Paper capacity
60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb. Thick Paper 106 - 169 g/m², 28 - 45 lb.	^*1 A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, 8¹/₂ × 11	^*1 A4, A5, B5, 11 × 17, 8 ¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 11, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂	^*7 250 sheets
60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb. Thick Paper 106 - 169 g/m², 28 - 45 lb.	^*2 11 × 17, 8¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₂ × 11, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14	^*2 A3, A4, B4, B5, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14	^*7 250 sheets
60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb. Thick Paper 106 - 169 g/m², 28 - 45 lb.	^*5 Custom size Vertical: 182.0-297.0 mm Horizontal: 148.0-432.0 mm	^*5 Custom size Vertical: 7.17-11.69 inches Horizontal: 5.83-17.0 inches	^*7 250 sheets

Paper type and weight

Metric version

Inch version

Paper capacity

60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.

Thick Paper

106 - 169 g/m², 28 - 45 lb.

^*1

A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, 8¹/₂ × 11

^*1

A4, A5, B5, 11 × 17, 8 ¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 11, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂

^*7

250 sheets

60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.

Thick Paper

106 - 169 g/m², 28 - 45 lb.

^*2

11 × 17, 8¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₂ × 11, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14

^*2

A3, A4, B4, B5, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14

^*7

250 sheets

60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.

Thick Paper

106 - 169 g/m², 28 - 45 lb.

^*5

Custom size

Vertical: 182.0-297.0 mm

Horizontal: 148.0-432.0 mm

^*5

Custom size

Vertical: 7.17-11.69 inches

Horizontal: 5.83-17.0 inches

^*7

250 sheets

Lower paper trays (optional)

Paper type and weight	Metric version	Inch version	Paper capacity
60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.	^*1 A3, A4, A5, B4, B5	^*1 A4, B5, 11 × 17, 8¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 11, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂	^*7 500 sheets
60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.	^*2 11 × 17, 8¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₂ × 11, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14	^*2 A3, A4, A5, B4, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14	^*7 500 sheets
60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.	^*5 Custom size Vertical: 140.0-297.0 mm Horizontal: 148.0-432.0 mm	^*5 Custom size Vertical: 5.52-11.69 inches Horizontal: 5.83-17.0 inches	^*7 500 sheets

Paper type and weight

Metric version

Inch version

Paper capacity

60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.

^*1

A3, A4, A5, B4, B5

^*1

A4, B5, 11 × 17, 8¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 11, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂

^*7

500 sheets

60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.

^*2

11 × 17, 8¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₂ × 11, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14

^*2

A3, A4, A5, B4, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 11 × 15, 10 × 14

^*7

500 sheets

60 - 105 g/m², 16 - 28 lb.

^*5

Custom size

Vertical: 140.0-297.0 mm

Horizontal: 148.0-432.0 mm

^*5

Custom size

Vertical: 5.52-11.69 inches

Horizontal: 5.83-17.0 inches

^*7

500 sheets

Bypass tray

Paper type and weight	Metric version	Inch version	Paper capacity
52 - 105 g/m², 14 - 28 lb.	^*1 A3, A4, A5	^*1 11 × 17, 8¹/₂ × 11, 5¹/₂ × 8¹/₂	100 sheets
52 - 105 g/m², 14 - 28 lb.	^*4 A6, B4, B5, B6, 11 × 17, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 5¹/₂ × 8¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 12 × 1811 × 15, 10 × 14	^*4 A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, 8¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 12 × 18, 11 × 15, 10 × 14	100 sheets
52 - 105 g/m², 14 - 28 lb.	^*5 Custom size Vertical: 90.0 - 305.0 mm Horizontal: 148.0 - 600.0 mm	^*5 Custom size Vertical: 3.55 - 12.00 inches Horizontal: 5.83 - 23.62 inches	100 sheets
Thick Paper ^*6 106 - 256 g/m², 28 - 68 lb.	^*1 A3, A4, A5	^*1 11 × 17, 8¹/₂ × 11, 5¹/₂ × 8¹/₂	^*7
Thick Paper ^*6 106 - 256 g/m², 28 - 68 lb.	^*4 A6, B4, B5, B6, 11 × 17, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 5¹/₂ × 8¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 12 × 1811 × 1510 × 14	^*4 A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, 8¹/₂ × 14, 8¹/₂ × 13, 8¹/₄ × 14, 8¹/₄ × 13, 8 × 13, 8 × 10, 7¹/₄ × 10¹/₂, 8K, 16K, 12 × 18, 11 × 15, 10 × 14	^*7
Thick Paper ^*6 106 - 256 g/m², 28 - 68 lb.	^*5 Custom size Vertical: 90.0 - 305.0 mm Horizontal: 148.0 - 600.0 mm	^*5 Custom size Vertical: 3.55 - 12.00 inches Horizontal: 5.83 - 23.62 inches
OHP transparencies ^*8	A4	8¹/₂ × 11	^7 ^9
Label paper (adhesive labels)	B4JIS, A4	B4JIS, A4	1 sheet
Envelope	Com10, Monarch, C5, C6, DL Env.	Com10, Monarch, C5, C6, DL Env.

*1 The paper size is detected automatically.

*2 Select the paper size in System Settings. For details about Tray Paper Size: Tray 2-4, see "System Settings", Network and System Settings Guide.

*3 Enter the paper size using the number keys in System Settings. For details about Tray Paper Size: Tray 2-4, see "System Settings", Network and System Settings Guide.

*4 Press the [] key, and then select the paper size.

*5 Press the [] key, and then enter the paper size using the number keys.

*6 If you want to copy onto thick (105 g/m², 28 lb. or heavier) paper, select [Thick Paper]. See "Copying from the Bypass Tray", Copy and Document Server Reference.

*7 When loading paper, make sure the stack height does not exceed the limit mark of the paper tray. See "Loading Paper", for more information.

*8 If you wish to copy onto OHP transparencies, select [OHP (Transparency)].

*9 It is recommended to place one sheet at a time.

Paper Thickness

Paper Thickness	Metric version	Inch version
Thin Paper	52 - 59.9g/m²	14 - 15.9 lb.
Plain Paper 1	60 - 74 g/m²	16 - 20 lb.
Plain Paper 2	74.1 - 90 g/m²	20 - 24 lb.
Middle Thick	90.1 - 105 g/m²	24 - 28 lb.
Thick Paper 1	105.1 - 169 g/m²	28 - 45 lb.
Thick Paper 2	169.1 - 210 g/m²	45 - 56 lb.
Thick Paper 3	210.1 - 256 g/m²	56 - 68 lb.

Certain types of paper produce noise when delivered. This noise does not indicate a problem and print quality is unaffected. (Glossy paper and OHP transparencies can produce noise when delivered.)
When using translucent paper or label paper, make sure to select the appropriate paper type. For details about Paper Type: Bypass Tray, see "System Settings", Network and System Settings Guide.
When loading paper in the paper trays 1 - 2, and the lower paper trays, place the print side face up.
When loading paper in the bypass tray, place the print side face down.
When you use the bypass tray, it is recommended to set the paper direction to .
Do not use paper designed for inkjet printers, as these may stick to the fusing unit and cause a misfeed.
To print on OHP transparencies, load OHP transparencies on the bypass tray, press the [] key, and then set [Special Paper] to [OHP(Transparency)]. For details, see "Copying from the Bypass Tray" in Copy and Document Server Reference and "Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray" in Printer Reference.
When you load OHP transparencies, check the front and back of the sheets, and place them correctly, or a misfeed might occur. Use A4 or 8¹/₂ × 11 size transparencies, and specify their size. For details, see Copy and Document Server Reference and Printer Reference.
When you use OHP transparencies, fan them for each use.
We recommend you load OHP transparencies and sheets of label paper and translucent paper one by one. This prevents them becoming jammed inside the machine.
Also, be sure to remove printed OHP transparencies and sheets of translucent paper one by one as they are delivered. This prevents them sticking together.
We recommend that you use a 4000ANSI lumen or brighter overhead projector to project OHP transparencies.
If multiple sheet feeding occurs, load sheets one by one.
When you load label paper, set the paper direction to .
Flatten out curled sheets before loading them.
To print on envelopes from the bypass tray: select System Settings, [Tray Paper Settings], and then, for each tray's [Paper Type], be sure to set [Paper Type] to [Envelope], and [Paper Thickness] to [Thick Paper 1].
To print on coated paper from the bypass tray, Tray 1, or 2: select System Settings, [Tray Paper Settings], and then, for each tray's [Paper Type] be sure to set [Paper Type] to [Coated Paper], and [Paper Thickness] to [Thick Paper 1].
To print on high-gloss coated paper from the bypass tray, Tray 1, or 2: select System Settings, [Tray Paper Settings], and then, for each tray's [Paper Type], be sure to set [Paper Type] to [Coated Paper: Gloss].
Before loading coated or glossy sheets, be sure to fan them thoroughly. If sheets feed in together, become jammed, or produce strange noises when delivered, load them one by one from the bypass tray.
When copying or printing onto letterhead paper, the paper placing orientation is different depends on which function you are using. See "Orientation-fixed paper or two-sided paper".
If you load paper of the same size in two or more trays, the machine automatically shifts to the other tray when the first tray in use runs out of paper. This function is called Auto Tray Switching. (However, if the paper type of one tray is recycled or special paper, the settings of the other trays must be the same for the Auto Tray Switching function to work.) This saves interrupting a copy run to replenish paper when making a large number of copies. You can set the paper type of the paper trays under Paper Type: Tray 1-4. See "System Settings", Network and System Settings Guide. For the setting procedure of the Auto Tray Switching function, see "Copier/Document Server Features", Copy and Document Server Reference.
When copying or printing onto prepunched paper, the copy/print speed is slower than usual.
The paper types you can select in System Settings are only general classifications. Copy quality for every kind of paper in a classification is not guaranteed. See "Unusable Paper" for more information.

Unusable Paper