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Specifications of Paper Types

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

Important

  • 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.

Middle Thick

Item

Description

Paper thickness

75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Any input tray can be used.

Duplex supported size

A4, B5 JIS, Legal (81/2 " × 14 "), Letter (81/2 " × 11 "), Executive (71/4 " × 101/2 "), 8 " × 13 ", 81/2 " × 13 ", Folio (81/4 " × 13 "), 16K (195 mm × 267 mm)

Thick Paper 1

Item

Description

Paper thickness

91 to 105 g/m2 (24 to 28 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Any input tray can be used.

Duplex supported size

None

Notes

The number of sheets that can be printed in one minute is approximately half that of middle thick paper.

Thick Paper 2

Item

Description

Paper thickness

106 to 160 g/m2 (28 to 43 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 middle thick paper.

Thin Paper

Item

Description

Paper thickness

60 to 65g/m2 (16 to 17 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Any input tray can be used.

Duplex supported size

A4, B5 JIS, Legal (81/2 " × 14 "), Letter (81/2 " × 11 "), Executive (71/4 " × 101/2 "), 8 " × 13 ", 81/2 " × 13 ", Folio (81/4 " × 13 "), 16K (195 mm × 267 mm)

Plain Paper

Item

Description

Paper thickness

66 to 74 g/m2 (18 to 20 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Any input tray can be used.

Duplex supported size

A4, B5 JIS, Legal (81/2 " × 14 "), Letter (81/2 " × 11 "), Executive (71/4 " × 101/2 "), 8 " × 13 ", 81/2 " × 13 ", Folio (81/4 " × 13 "), 16K (195 mm × 267 mm)

Recycled Paper

Item

Description

Paper thickness

75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Any input tray can be used.

Duplex supported size

A4, B5 JIS, Legal (81/2 " × 14 "), Letter (81/2 " × 11 "), Executive (71/4 " × 101/2 "), 8 " × 13 ", 81/2 " × 13 ", Folio (81/4 " × 13 "), 16K (195 mm × 267 mm)

Notes

If the paper thickness is outside the specified range, select [Thin Paper], [Plain Paper], [Thick Paper 1], or [Thick Paper 2].

Color Paper

Item

Description

Paper thickness

75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Any input tray can be used.

Duplex supported size

A4, B5 JIS, Legal (81/2 " × 14 "), Letter (81/2 " × 11 "), Executive (71/4 " × 101/2 "), 8 " × 13 ", 81/2 " × 13 ", Folio (81/4 " × 13 "), 16K (195 mm × 267 mm)

Notes

If the paper thickness is outside the specified range, select [Thin Paper], [Plain Paper], [Thick Paper 1], or [Thick Paper 2].

Preprinted

Item

Description

Paper thickness

75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Tray 1 and tray 2

Duplex supported size

A4, B5 JIS, Legal (81/2 " × 14 "), Letter (81/2 " × 11 "), Executive (71/4 " × 101/2 "), 8 " × 13 ", 81/2 " × 13 ", Folio (81/4 " × 13 "), 16K (195 mm × 267 mm)

Notes

If the paper thickness is outside the specified range, select [Thin Paper], [Plain Paper], [Thick Paper 1], or [Thick Paper 2].

Prepunched

Item

Description

Paper thickness

75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Any input tray can be used.

Duplex supported size

A4, B5 JIS, Legal (81/2 " × 14 "), Letter (81/2 " × 11 "), Executive (71/4 " × 101/2 "), 8 " × 13 ", 81/2 " × 13 ", Folio (81/4 " × 13 "), 16K (195 mm × 267 mm)

Notes

If the paper thickness is outside the specified range, select [Thin Paper], [Plain Paper], [Thick Paper 1], or [Thick Paper 2].

Letterhead

Item

Description

Paper thickness

75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Any input tray can be used.

Duplex supported size

A4, B5 JIS, Legal (81/2 " × 14 "), Letter (81/2 " × 11 "), Executive (71/4 " × 101/2 "), 8 " × 13 ", 81/2 " × 13 ", Folio (81/4 " × 13 "), 16K (195 mm × 267 mm)

Notes

Paper that has a thickness outside the specified range cannot be printed onto.

Bond paper

Item

Description

Paper thickness

106 to 160 g/m2 (28 to 43 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 middle thick paper.

  • If the paper thickness is outside the specified range, select [Thick Paper 1].

Cardstock

Item

Description

Paper thickness

106 to 160 g/m2 (28 to 43 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 middle thick paper.

  • 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 middle thick 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.

Envelope

Item

Description

Supported paper tray

Tray 1 and bypass tray

Duplex supported size

None

Notes

Note

  • You may not be able to perform duplex printing on 8 " × 13 ", 81/2 " × 13 ", Folio (81/4 " × 13 "), or 16K (195 mm × 267 mm) size paper in the following cases:

    • PCL/DDST printer driver

      When [Gradation:] in [Print Quality] is set to [Fine]

    • PostScript 3 printer driver

      When [Print Quality:] in [Printer Features] is set to [Best Quality]