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This section describes recommended paper sizes and types.
If you use paper that curls, either because it is too dry or too damp, a paper jam may occur.
Do not use paper designed for inkjet printers, as these may stick to the fusing unit and cause a misfeed.
When you load OHP transparencies, check the front and back of the sheets, and place them correctly, or a misfeed might occur.
Tray 1 (Type 1) and Trays 1 and 2 (Type 2) 
(mainly Europe and Asia)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: A3 |
250 sheets |
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Select the paper size using the System Settings menu: 11 × 17 |
250 sheets |
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Custom size*1: Vertical: 182.0–297.0 mm Horizontal: 152.0–432.0 mm |
250 sheets |
, A4
*1 When loading paper with a vertical length of more than 279 mm (11.0 inches) in the paper trays, use paper that has a horizontal width of 420 mm (16.6 inches) or less.
Trays 1 and 2 
(mainly North America)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: 11 × 17 |
250 sheets |
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Select the paper size using the System Settings menu: 81/2 × 13 |
250 sheets |
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Custom size*1: Vertical: 7.17–11.69 inches Horizontal: 5.99–17.00 inches |
250 sheets |
*1 When loading paper with a vertical length of more than 279 mm (11.0 inches) in the paper trays, use paper that has a horizontal width of 420 mm (16.6 inches) or less.
Lower paper tray and lower paper trays (mainly Europe and Asia)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: A3 |
500 sheets |
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Select the paper size using the System Settings menu: A5 8 × 13 |
500 sheets |
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Custom size*1: Vertical: 182.0–297.0 mm Horizontal: 148.0–432.0 mm |
500 sheets |
*1 When loading paper with a vertical length of more than 279 mm (11.0 inches) in the paper trays, use paper that has a horizontal width of 420 mm (16.6 inches) or less.
Lower paper tray and lower paper trays (mainly North America)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: 11 × 17 |
500 sheets |
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Select the paper size using the System Settings menu: 81/2 × 13 51/2 × 81/2 |
500 sheets |
60–105 g/m2 (16–28 lb. Bond) Plain Paper–Middle Thick |
Custom size*1: Vertical: 7.17–11.69 inches Horizontal: 5.83–17.00 inches |
500 sheets |
*1 When loading paper with a vertical length of more than 279 mm (11.0 inches) in the paper trays, use paper that has a horizontal width of 420 mm (16.6 inches) or less.
Bypass tray (mainly Europe and Asia)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
60–162 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Plain Paper–Thick Paper |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: A3 |
|
60–162 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Plain Paper–Thick Paper |
Select the paper size*2: A6 51/2 × 81/2 |
|
60–162 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Plain Paper–Thick Paper |
Custom size*3, *4: Vertical: 90.0–305.0 mm Horizontal: 148.0–600.0 mm |
|
Translucent paper |
A3 |
10 sheets |
OHP transparencies |
A4 |
10 sheets |
Label paper (adhesive labels) |
A4 |
1 sheet |
Envelopes |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: 41/8 × 91/2 |
*5 |
*1 When loading thick paper in the bypass tray, do not stack paper over the limit mark. The number of sheets you can load in the bypass tray varies depending on the weight and condition of the paper.
*2 For copier mode, see "Copying onto Regular Size Paper from the Bypass Tray", Copy/ Document Server. For printer mode, see Specifying regular sizes using the control panel
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*3 Enter the paper size. For copier mode, see "Copying onto Custom Size Paper from the Bypass Tray", Copy/ Document Server. For printer mode, see Specifying a custom size paper using the control panel.
*4 When loading paper with a horizontal width of 433 mm (17.1 inches) or more in the bypass tray, use paper that has a vertical length of 297 mm (11.7 inches) or less. However, when paper larger than 433 mm (17.1 inches) in size is used, the paper may become wrinkled, may not be fed into the machine, or may cause paper jams.
*5 Load envelopes so that the height of the stack of envelopes does not exceed the limit mark of the bypass tray without pressing on the stack of envelopes.
Bypass tray (mainly North America)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
60–162 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Plain Paper–Thick Paper |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: 11 × 17 |
|
60–162 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Plain Paper–Thick Paper |
Select the paper size*2: 81/2 × 14 71/4 × 101/2 |
|
60–162 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Plain Paper–Thick Paper |
Custom size*3, *4: Vertical: 3.55–12.00 inches Horizontal: 5.83–23.62 inches |
|
Translucent paper |
A3 |
10 sheets |
OHP transparencies |
A4 |
10 sheets |
Label paper (adhesive labels) |
A4 |
1 sheet |
Envelopes |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: 41/8 × 91/2 |
*5 |
*1 When loading thick paper in the bypass tray, do not stack paper over the limit mark. The number of sheets you can load in the bypass tray varies depending on the weight and condition of the paper.
*2 For copier mode, see "Copying onto Regular Size Paper from the Bypass Tray", Copy/ Document Server. For printer mode, see Specifying regular sizes using the control panel.
*3 Enter the paper size. For copier mode, see "Copying onto Custom Size Paper from the Bypass Tray", Copy/ Document Server. For printer mode, see Specifying a custom size paper using the control panel.
*4 When loading paper with a horizontal width of 433 mm (17.1 inches) or more in the bypass tray, use paper that has a vertical length of 297 mm (11.7 inches) or less. However, when paper larger than 433 mm (17.1 inches) in size is used, the paper may become wrinkled, may not be fed into the machine, or may cause paper jams.
*5 Load envelopes so that the height of the stack of envelopes does not exceed the limit mark of the bypass tray without pressing on the stack of envelopes.
Paper Thickness
Paper Thickness*1 |
Paper weight |
|---|---|
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 |
106–162 g/m2 (28 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) |
*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.
Certain types of paper, such as translucent paper or OHP transparencies, may produce noise when delivered. This noise does not indicate a problem and print quality is unaffected.
The paper capacity described in the tables above is an example. Actual paper capacity might be lower, depending on the paper type.
When loading paper, make sure the stack height does not exceed the limit mark of the paper tray.
If multiple sheet feeding occurs, fan sheets thoroughly or load sheets one by one from the bypass tray.
Flatten out curled sheets before loading them.
Depending on the paper sizes and types, the copy/print speed may be slower than usual.
When loading envelopes, see Envelopes
.When loading thick paper of 106–162 g/m2 (28 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index), see Thick Paper
.When copying or printing onto letterhead paper, the paper placing orientation is different depending on which function you are using. For details, see Loading Orientation-fixed Paper or Two-sided Paper
.If you load paper of the same size and same type in two or more trays, the machine automatically shifts to the other tray when the first tray in use runs out of paper. This function is called Auto Tray Switching. This saves interrupting a copy run to replenish paper when making a large number of copies. You can specify the paper type of the paper trays under [Paper Type: Tray 1]–[Paper Type: Tray 4]. For details, see "System Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings. For the setting procedure of the Auto Tray Switching function, see "Copier/Document Server Features", Copy/ Document Server.
When loading label paper:
We recommend that you use specified label paper.
After pressing [Bypass], press [Paper Type], and then press [Thick Paper].
When loading OHP transparencies:
If multiple sheet feeding occurs, place one sheet at a time.
When copying onto OHP transparencies, see "Copying onto OHP Transparencies", Copy/ Document Server.
When printing on OHP transparencies from the computer, see Specifying thick paper or OHP transparencies for paper type using the control panel
.Fan OHP transparencies thoroughly whenever you use them. This prevents OHP transparencies from sticking together, and from feeding incorrectly.
Remove copied or printed sheets one by one.
When loading translucent paper:
Place one sheet at a time.
When loading translucent paper, always use long grain paper, and set the paper direction according to the grain.
Translucent paper easily absorbs humidity and becomes curled. Remove curl in the translucent paper before loading.
