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Specifications of Paper Types

The following tables describe the types of paper that can be used with this machine.

Depending on the paper type, the toner may take a while to dry. Before handling, make sure printed sheets have fully dried. Otherwise, the toner may smudge.
Print quality can be guaranteed only if recommended paper is used. For more information about recommended paper, contact your sales or service representative.

Plain paper
Item	Description
Paper thickness	65 to 99 g/m² (17.1 to 26.5 lb.)
Supported paper tray	Any input tray can be used.
Duplex supported size	A4, Legal (8¹/₂ " × 14 "), Letter (8¹/₂" × 11 ")

Thick paper
Item	Description
Paper thickness	100 to 162 g/m² (26.6 to 43.0 lb.) [Thick Paper 1(100-130g/m2)]: 100 to 130 g/m² (26.6 to 34.6 lb.) [Thick Paper 2(131-162g/m2)]: 131 to 162 g/m² (34.7 to 43.0 lb.)
Supported paper tray	[Thick Paper 1(100-130g/m2)]: Any input tray can be used (however, tray 2 only supports thick paper weighing 100 to 105 g/m², 26.6 to 28.0 lb.). [Thick Paper 2(131-162g/m2)]: Tray 1 and bypass tray
Duplex supported size	[Thick Paper 1(100-130g/m2)] (thick paper weighing 100 to 105 g/m², 26.6 to 28.0 lb., only): A4, Legal (8¹/₂ " × 14 "), Letter (8¹/₂ " × 11 ") [Thick Paper 2(131-162g/m2)]: None
Notes	The number of sheets that can be printed in one minute is approximately half that of plain paper. The number of sheets that can be printed in one minute may become lower than normal when printing on paper of the following sizes: A4, Legal (8¹/₂ " × 14 "), Letter (8¹/₂ " × 11 "), 8 " × 13 ", 8¹/₂ " × 13 ", Folio (8¹/₄ " × 13 "), or 16K (195 × 267 mm). When using 135 g/m² (35.9 lb.) or heavier paper, prints may be output with strong curls. When using 135 g/m² (35.9 lb.) or heavier paper, take prints from the output tray frequently.

Thin paper
Item	Description
Paper thickness	52 to 64 g/m² (13.8 to 17.0 lb.)
Supported paper tray	Any input tray can be used (however, tray 2 only supports thin paper weighing 60 to 64 g/m², 16.0 to 17.0 lb.).
Duplex supported size	A4, Legal (8¹/₂ " × 14 "), Letter (8¹/₂ " × 11 ")

Recycled paper
Item	Description
Paper thickness	75 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24.0 lb.)
Supported paper tray	Any input tray can be used.
Duplex supported size	A4, Legal (8¹/₂ " × 14 "), Letter (8¹/₂ " × 11 ")
Notes	If the paper thickness is outside the specified range, select [Thin Paper(52-64g/m2)], [Thick Paper 1(100-130g/m2)] or [Thick Paper 2(131-162g/m2)].

Color paper
Item	Description
Paper thickness	75 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24.0 lb.)
Supported paper tray	Any input tray can be used.
Duplex supported size	A4, Legal (8¹/₂ " × 14 "), Letter (8¹/₂ " × 11 ")
Notes	If the paper thickness is outside the specified range, select [Thin Paper(52-64g/m2)], [Thick Paper 1(100-130g/m2)] or [Thick Paper 2(131-162g/m2)].

Preprinted paper
Item	Description
Paper thickness	75 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24.0 lb.)
Supported paper tray	Any input tray can be used.
Duplex supported size	A4, Legal (8¹/₂ " × 14 "), Letter (8¹/₂ " × 11 ")
Notes	If the paper thickness is outside the specified range, select [Thin Paper(52-64g/m2)], [Thick Paper 1(100-130g/m2)] or [Thick Paper 2(131-162g/m2)].

Prepunched paper
Item	Description
Paper thickness	75 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24.0 lb.)
Supported paper tray	Any input tray can be used.
Duplex supported size	A4, Legal (8¹/₂ " × 14 "), Letter (8¹/₂ " × 11 ")
Notes	If the paper thickness is outside the specified range, select [Thin Paper(52-64g/m2)], [Thick Paper 1(100-130g/m2)] or [Thick Paper 2(131-162g/m2)].

Letterhead
Item	Description
Paper thickness	75 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24.0 lb.)
Supported paper tray	Any input tray can be used.
Duplex supported size	A4, Legal (8¹/₂ " × 14 "), Letter (8¹/₂ " × 11 ")
Notes	Paper that has a thickness outside the specified range cannot be printed onto.

Bond paper
Item	Description
Paper thickness	105 to 160 g/m² (28.0 to 42.6 lb.)
Supported paper tray	Tray 1 and bypass tray
Duplex supported size	None
Notes	The number of sheets that can be printed in one minute is approximately half that of plain paper. When using 135 g/m² (35.9 lb.) or heavier paper, prints may be output with strong curls. When using 135 g/m² (35.9 lb.) or heavier paper, take prints from the output tray frequently. If the paper thickness is outside the specified range, select [Plain Paper] or [Thick Paper 1(100-130g/m2)].

Cardstock
Item	Description
Paper thickness	105 to 160 g/m² (28.0 to 42.6 lb.)
Supported paper tray	Tray 1 and bypass tray
Duplex supported size	None
Notes	The number of sheets that can be printed in one minute is approximately half that of plain paper. When using 135 g/m² (35.9 lb.) or heavier paper, prints may be output with strong curls. When using 135 g/m² (35.9 lb.) or heavier paper, take prints from the output tray frequently. Paper thicker than 160 g/m² cannot be printed onto.

Label paper
Item	Description
Supported paper tray	Tray 1 and bypass tray
Duplex supported size	None
Notes	The number of sheets that can be printed in one minute is approximately half that of plain paper. Avoid using adhesive label paper on which glue is exposed. Glue may stick to the inner parts of the machine, which can cause paper feed problems, deterioration in print quality, or premature wear of the print cartridge's photo conductor unit.

OHP transparencies
Item	Description
Supported paper tray	Bypass tray
Duplex supported size	None
Notes	When loading OHP transparencies, take care not to load them upside down. Doing so may cause a malfunction. It is recommended to place one sheet at a time. Make sure to fan OHP transparencies every time before printing. Leaving OHP transparencies loaded in the bypass tray may cause them to stick together and result in a misfeed. If multiple OHP transparencies are fed at the same time, load them one by one. When printing on OHP transparencies, remove the transparencies one by one as they are output.

Envelope
Item	Description
Supported paper tray	Bypass tray
Duplex supported size	None
Notes	Avoid using self-adhesive envelopes. They may cause machine malfunctions. The number of envelopes that can be printed in one minute is approximately half that of plain paper. If printed envelopes come out badly creased, load the envelopes in the opposite direction. Also, configure the printer driver to rotate the print object 180 degrees. For details about changing the loading orientation, see the printer driver Help.