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Specifications of Paper Types

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

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.

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.

Duplex supported size

A4, Legal (81/2 " × 14 "), Letter (81/2 " × 11 ")

Notes

Tray 2 only supports paper weighing 60 to 64 g/m2 (16.0 to 17.0 lb.).

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 1

Item

Description

Paper thickness

100 to 130 g/m2 (26.6 to 34.6 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Any input tray can be used.

Duplex supported size

A4, Legal (81/2 " × 14 "), Letter (81/2 " × 11 ")

Notes

  • Tray 2 only supports thick paper weighing 100 to 105 g/m2 (26.6 to 28.0 lb).

  • Duplex printing is only possible with thick paper weighing 100 to 105 g/m2 (26.6 to 28.0 lb).

  • 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).

Thick paper 2

Item

Description

Paper thickness

131 to 162 g/m2 (34.7 to 43.0 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.

  • 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.

Recycled paper

Item

Description

Paper thickness

75 to 90 g/m2 (20.0 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], [Thick Paper 1], or [Thick Paper 2].

Color paper

Item

Description

Paper thickness

75 to 90 g/m2 (20.0 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], [Thick Paper 1], or [Thick Paper 2].

Preprinted paper

Item

Description

Paper thickness

75 to 90 g/m2 (20.0 to 24.0 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Tray 1 and tray 2

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], [Thick Paper 1], or [Thick Paper 2].

Prepunched paper

Item

Description

Paper thickness

75 to 90 g/m2 (20.0 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], [Thick Paper 1], or [Thick Paper 2].

Letterhead

Item

Description

Paper thickness

100 to 130 g/m2 (26.6 to 34.6 lb.)

Supported paper tray

Any input tray can be used.

Duplex supported size

A4, Legal (81/2 " × 14 "), Letter (81/2 " × 11 ")

Notes

  • Tray 2 only supports letterhead weighing 100 to 105 g/m2 (26.6 to 28.0 lb).

  • 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].

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.

  • When printing on OHP transparencies that have a print side, load them with the print side over on the bypass tray. Not taking this precaution may cause them to stick to the fusing unit and cause misfeeds.

Envelope

Item

Description

Supported paper tray

Bypass tray

Duplex supported size

None

Notes