Paper Grain

This section explains paper grains and how to load thick paper into the paper trays.

When you want to copy onto translucent paper or paper lighter than 80 g/m² (20 lb. Bond) set the paper as shown in the following illustration. Not doing so might cause a paper jam, marked edges or the paper edges to be folded.

Illustration of paper grain

Direction of paper grain
How to set the copy paper in the paper tray

If you want to set 80g/m² (20 lb. Bond) or heavier paper, set the paper as shown in the following illustration.

Illustration of paper grain

Direction of paper grain
How to set the copy paper in the paper tray