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The following tables define the paper weight for the paper thickness menu on the control panel.
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Paper thickness*1 |
Paper weight |
|---|---|
Thin Paper*2 |
52–59 g/m2 (14–15 lb. Bond) |
Plain Paper 1 |
60–74 g/m2 (16–20 lb. Bond) |
Plain Paper 2 |
75–81 g/m2 (20 lb. Bond) |
Middle Thick |
82–105 g/m2 (20–28 lb. Bond) |
Thick Paper 1 |
106–169 g/m2 (28 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) |
Thick Paper 2 |
170–220 g/m2 (65–80 lb. Cover) |
Thick Paper 3 |
221–256 g/m2 (80 lb. Cover–140 lb. Index) |
Thick Paper 4 |
257–300 g/m2 (140 lb. Index–110 lb. Cover) |
*1 Print quality will decrease if the paper you are using is close to the minimum or maximum weight. Change the paper weight setting to thinner or thicker.
*2 Depending on the type of thin paper, the edges may crease or the paper may be misfed.
Paper thickness for each paper type
The following tables provide the default paper thickness for each paper type. The paper thickness depending on each paper type is displayed Tray Paper Settings in the [User Tools] menu. Configure the appropriate paper thickness for the loaded paper type.
For details how to specify the setting, see Specifying a Paper Type
Paper type |
Default paper thickness |
|---|---|
Plain Paper, Recycled Paper, Color Paper, Special Paper 1, Letterhead, Preprinted Paper, Bond Paper, Cardstock, Label Paper |
Plain Paper 2 |
Coated Paper , Special Paper 2, |
Thick Paper 1 |
Envelope, Special Paper 3 |
Thick Paper 2 |
If you select OHP (Transparency) or Coated Paper: Gloss Print for the paper type, "Paper Thickness" is not available.
