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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 staple clogging or 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
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
A4
81/2 × 11 |
1250 sheets × 2 |
52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
*1
81/2 × 11
A4 |
1250 sheets × 2 |
*1 To load paper any of the sizes specified above, contact your service representative.
Tray 1 (A3/11 × 17 tray unit)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
A3
11 × 17 |
1000 sheets |
52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
*1
A4
A3 |
1000 sheets |
52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
Custom size*2:
Vertical: 210.0–305.0 mm Horizontal: 210.0–439.0 mm
Vertical: 8.27–12.00 inches Horizontal: 8.27–17.28 inches |
1000 sheets |
*1 To load paper any of the sizes specified above, contact your service representative.
*2 For details about how to load custom size paper, contact your service representative.
Trays 2 and 3
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
A4 |
550 sheets |
52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
A5 8K
A3 8K |
550 sheets |
52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
Custom size*1:
Vertical: 139.7–330.2 mm Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm
Vertical: 5.50–13.00 inches Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches |
550 sheets |
Tab stock*2 163.0 g/m2 (90.0 lb. Index), 199.0 g/m2 (110.0 lb. Index) |
A4 |
200 sheets |
Envelopes |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu: C5 Env |
|
*1 For details about how to load custom size paper, contact your service representative.
*2 The tab sheet holder is required.
Bypass tray
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
11 × 17 |
|
52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4 |
*1
11 × 17 12 × 18
A3 11 × 15 |
|
52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4 |
Custom size*2:
Vertical: 90.0–330.2 mm Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm
Vertical: 3.55–13.00 inches Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches |
|
Translucent paper |
A3 |
50 sheets |
OHP transparencies |
A4 |
50 sheets |
Label paper (adhesive labels) |
A4 |
1 sheet |
Tab stock 163.0 g/m2 (90.0 lb. Index), 199.0 g/m2 (110.0 lb. Index) |
A4 |
20 sheets |
Envelopes |
*1, *3 41/8 × 91/2 |
10 sheets |
*1 Select the paper size. 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.
*2 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.
*3 Available paper sizes differ depending on the options that are installed. For details about the available paper sizes for each option, see "Specifications", Maintenance and Specifications.
LCT
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–216.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
A4
81/2 × 11 |
4000 sheets |
52.3–216.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
*1
B5 JIS
A4 |
4000 sheets |
*1 To load paper any of the sizes specified above, contact your service representative.
Extension unit
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–216.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
A4
81/2 × 11 |
2500 sheets |
52.3–216.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
*1
A4
A4 |
2500 sheets |
*1 To load paper any of the sizes specified above, contact your service representative.
Wide LCT
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
A3 |
2000 sheets |
52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
A6 11 × 15
A4 11 × 15 |
2000 sheets |
52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4 |
Custom size:
Vertical: 100.0–330.2 mm*1 Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm
Vertical: 3.94–13.00 inches*1 Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches |
2000 sheets |
Translucent paper |
A3 |
1000 sheets |
OHP transparencies |
A4 |
1000 sheets |
Label paper (adhesive labels) |
A4 |
20 sheet |
Tab stock*2 163.0 g/m2 (90.0 lb. Index), 199.0 g/m2 (110.0 lb. Index) |
A4 |
1000 sheets |
Envelopes |
*3 Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu: 41/8 × 91/2 |
10 sheets |
*1 The postcard side fences are required to load paper that is between 100.0 and 139.2 mm (3.94 and 5.48 inches).
*2 The tab sheet fence is required.
*3 Available paper sizes differ depending on the options that are installed. For details about the available paper sizes for each option, see "Specifications", Maintenance and Specifications.
Interposer
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
64.0–216.0 g/m2 (17.1 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
A3 |
200 sheets |
64.0–216.0 g/m2 (17.1 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
*1
11 × 17
81/2 × 13 |
200 sheets |
*1 If you want to make these sizes detectable, contact your service representative.
Twin interposer
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
64.0–216.0 g/m2 (17.1 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
A3 |
240 sheets × 2 |
64.0–216.0 g/m2 (17.1 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
B5 JIS 11 × 15
A4 11 × 15 |
240 sheets × 2 |
64.0–216.0 g/m2 (17.1 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Custom size:
Vertical: 139.7–330.2 mm Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm
Vertical: 5.50–13.00 inches Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches |
240 sheets |
Paper Thickness
Paper Thickness*1 |
Paper weight |
|---|---|
Thin Paper*2 |
52.3–65.9 g/m2 (14.0–17.9 lb. Bond) |
Plain Paper 1 |
66.0–80.9 g/m2 (18.0–21.9 lb. Bond) |
Plain Paper 2 |
81.0–100.9 g/m2 (22.0–27.0 lb. Bond) |
Middle Thick |
101.0–127.4 g/m2 (27.1 lb. Bond–46.9 lb. Cover) |
Thick Paper 1 |
127.5–150.0 g/m2 (47.0–55.0 lb. Cover) |
Thick Paper 2 |
150.1–216.0 g/m2 (55.1–79.9 lb. Cover) |
Thick Paper 3 |
216.1–256.0 g/m2 (80.0 lb. Cover–141.0 lb. Index) |
Thick Paper 4 |
256.1–300.0 g/m2 (141.1–165.0 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.
*2 When loading paper of 52.3–65.9 g/m2 (14.0–17.9 lb. Bond), the edges may crease or the paper misfeed depending on the paper type.
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's size, weight, and type, the copy/print speed may be slower than usual.
When loading thick paper of 127.5–300.0 g/m2 (47.0 lb. Cover–165.0 lb. Index), see Thick Paper.
When loading envelopes, see Envelopes.
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 feeds from one of the trays in which [Yes] is selected for [Apply Auto Paper Select] 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]. For details, see "Tray Paper Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings. For the setting procedure of the Auto Tray Switching function, see "General Features", Copy/ Document Server.
When loading label paper:
We recommend that you use specified label paper.
It is recommended to place one sheet at a time.
It is recommended to load the paper in
orientation.Select [Label Paper] for [Paper Type] in [Tray Paper Settings].
When loading OHP transparencies:
It is recommended to 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, thin 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:
It is recommended to 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.
Remove copied or printed sheets one by one.
When loading coated paper:
To print on coated paper, press the [User Tools/Counter] key, press [Tray Paper Settings], and then, for [Paper Type] be sure to specify [Paper Type] to [Coated Paper], and [Paper Thickness] to the appropriate paper thickness.
To print on high-gloss coated paper, press the [User Tools/Counter] key, press [Tray Paper Settings], and then, for each tray's [Paper Type], be sure to set [Paper Type] to [Coated Paper: Gloss].
When loading coated paper or glossy paper, always fan the paper before using it.
If a paper jam occurs or if the machine makes a strange noise when feeding stacks of coated paper, feed the coated paper one sheet at a time.
