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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 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 |
|---|---|---|
52.3–300.0g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 7 |
A4
81/2 × 11 |
1,000 sheets × 2 |
52.3–300.0g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 7 |
*1
81/2 × 11
A4 |
1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
52.3–300.0g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 7 |
A3
11 × 17 |
1,000 sheets |
52.3–300.0g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 7 |
*1
A4
A3 |
1,000 sheets |
52.3–300.0g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 7 |
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 |
1,000 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.
Tray 2
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–256.0g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: A3 |
500 sheets |
52.3–256.0g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu: 81/4 × 14 |
500 sheets |
52.3–256.0g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6 |
Custom size:
Vertical: 139.7–330.2 mm Horizontal: 139.7–457.2 mm
Vertical: 5.50–13.00 inches Horizontal: 5.50–18.00 inches |
500 sheets |
Translucent paper 52.3–63.0 g/m2 (14.0–16.9 lb. Bond) Paper Weight 1 |
A3 |
*1 |
Transparencies 163.1–220.0 g/m2 (60.1–80.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 5 |
A4 |
*1 |
Tab stock*2 |
A4 |
200 sheets (80.0–199.0 g/m2, 21.0 lb. Bond–110.0 lb. Index) |
*1 Do not stack paper over the limit mark. The maximum number of sheets you can set at once depends on the paper's thickness and condition.
*2 The optional tab sheet holder is required.
Multi bypass tray (Tray A)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–216.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 5 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
A3 |
500 sheets |
52.3–216.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 5 |
*1
B5 JIS 10 × 15
A4 10 × 14 |
500 sheets |
52.3–216.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 5 |
Custom size:*2
Vertical: 100.0–330.2 mm Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm*3
Vertical: 3.94–13.00 inches Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches*3 |
500 sheets |
Translucent paper 52.3–63.0 g/m2 (14.0–16.9 lb. Bond) Paper Weight 1 |
A3 |
*4 |
Transparencies 163.1–216.0 g/m2 (60.1–79.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 5 |
A4 |
*4 |
Tab stock*5 52.3–216.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 5 |
A4 |
– |
Envelopes 163.1–216.0 g/m2 (60.1 lb. Cover–79.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 5 |
Vertical: 100.0–330.2 mm Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm
Vertical: 3.94–13.00 inches Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches |
10 sheets |
*1 Select the paper size. For details, see "Changing Tray Paper Settings", Paper Settings.
*2 Enter the paper size. For details, see "Changing Tray Paper Settings", Paper Settings.
*3 When the banner sheet tray is installed, the maximum horizontal length of custom size paper is 700.0 mm (27.55 inches).
*4 The maximum number of sheets you can set at once depends on paper thicknesses and conditions.
*5 The tab fence is required.
Three-tray wide LCT (Trays 3 and 5)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
A3 |
1,000 sheets |
52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
A6 11 × 15
A4 10 × 15 |
1,000 sheets |
52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6 |
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 |
1,000 sheets |
Coated: Glossy Coated: Matte 63.1–256.0 g/m2 (17.0 lb. Bond –141.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 6 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
A3 |
– |
Coated: Glossy Coated: Matte 63.1–256.0 g/m2 (17.0 lb. Bond –141.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 6 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
B5 JIS 11 × 15
A4 11 × 15 |
– |
Coated: Glossy Coated: Matte 63.1–256.0 g/m2 (17.0 lb. Bond –141.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 6 |
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 |
– |
Translucent paper 52.3–63.0 g/m2 (14.0–16.9 lb. Bond) Paper Weight 1 |
A3 |
*2 |
Transparencies 163.1–220.0 g/m2 (60.1–80.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 5 |
A4 |
*2 |
Tab stock*3 52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6 |
A4 |
– |
Envelopes 163.1–256.0 g/m2 (60.1 lb. Cover–141.0 lb. Index) (Thickness of overlapping part of the envelope.) |
*1, *4, *5, *6 240 × 332 mm, 235 × 120mm, 120 × 235 mm, 105 × 241 mm, 110 × 220 mm |
10 sheets |
*1 The postcard side fences are required to load paper that is between 100.0 and 139.2 mm (3.94 and 5.49 inches).
*2 The maximum number of sheets you can set at once depends on the paper's thickness and condition.
*3 The tab fence is required.
*4 Open the flaps, and load the envelopes with their flaps pointed toward the right side of the paper tray.
*5 Enter the sizes of the envelopes including their flap sizes using the Tray Paper Settings function.
*6 Sizes do not include flap sizes.
Three-tray wide LCT (Tray 4)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
A3 |
2,000 sheets |
52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
A6 11 × 15
A4 10 × 15 |
2,000 sheets |
52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8 |
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 |
2,000 sheets |
Coated: Glossy Coated: Matte 63.1–360.0 g/m2 (17.0 lb. Bond –198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 8 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
A3 |
– |
Coated: Glossy Coated: Matte 63.1–360.0 g/m2 (17.0 lb. Bond –198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 8 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
B5 JIS 11 × 15
A4 11 × 15 |
– |
Coated: Glossy Coated: Matte 63.1–360.0 g/m2 (17.0 lb. Bond –198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 8 |
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 |
– |
Translucent paper 52.3–63.0 g/m2 (14.0–16.9 lb. Bond) Paper Weight 1 |
A3 |
*2 |
Transparencies 163.1–220.0 g/m2 (60.1–80.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 5 |
A4 |
*2 |
Tab stock*3 52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8 |
A4 |
– |
Label paper 52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8 |
A4 |
– |
Envelopes 163.1–300.0 g/m2 (60.1 lb. Cover–165.0 lb. Index) (Thickness of overlapping part of the envelope.) |
*1, *4, *5, *6 240 × 332 mm, 235 × 120 mm, 120 × 235 mm, 105 × 241 mm, 110 × 220 mm |
10 sheets |
*1 The postcard side fences are required to load paper that is between 100.0 and 139.2 mm (3.94 and 5.49 inches).
*2 The maximum number of sheets you can set at once depends on the paper's thickness and condition.
*3 The tab fence is required.
*4 Open the flaps, and load the envelopes with their flaps pointed toward the right side of the paper tray.
*5 Enter the sizes of the envelopes including their flap sizes using the Tray Paper Settings function.
*6 Sizes do not include flap sizes.
Two-tray wide LCT (Trays 3 to 8)*1
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8*2 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:*3
A3
A3 |
2,400 sheets |
52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8*2 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:*4
A6 11 × 15
A4 10 × 15 |
2,400 sheets |
52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8*2 |
Custom size:*5
Vertical: 100.0–330.2 mm Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm
Vertical: 3.94–13.00 inches Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches |
2,400 sheets *6 |
Coated: Glossy Coated: Matte 63.1–360.0 g/m2 (17.0 lb. Bond –198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 8*2 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
A3 |
– |
Coated: Glossy Coated: Matte 63.1–360.0 g/m2 (17.0 lb. Bond –198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 8*2 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
B5 JIS 11 × 15
A4 11 × 15 |
– |
Coated: Glossy Coated: Matte 63.1–360.0 g/m2 (17.0 lb. Bond –198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 8*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 |
– |
Translucent paper*7 52.3–63.0 g/m2 (14.0–16.9 lb. Bond) Paper Weight 1 |
A3 |
*8 |
Transparencies*7 163.1–220.0 g/m2 (60.1–80.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 5 |
A4 |
*8 |
Tab stock*7, *9 52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8 |
A4 |
– |
Label paper*7 52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8 |
A4 |
– |
Envelopes*7 163.1–300.0 g/m2 (60.1 lb. Cover–165.0 lb. Index) (Thickness of overlapping part of the envelope.) |
*10, *11, *12 240 × 332 mm, 235 × 120 mm, 120 × 235 mm, 105 × 241 mm, 110 × 220 mm |
10 sheets |
*1 You can install the banner sheet tray for Tray 3, 5, or 7.
*2 When paper whose horizontal length is 487.8 mm (19.20 inches) or more is specified, the maximum paper weight of the tray is Paper Weight 7.
*3 When the banner sheet tray is installed, paper sizes are not detected automatically.
*4 When the banner sheet tray is installed, you cannot select paper sizes.
*5 You can print on paper whose size is between 210.0-330.2 mm (8.27-13.00 inches) vertically and 420.0-700.0 mm (16.54-27.55 inches) horizontally if the banner sheet tray is installed.
*6 When the horizontal length of paper is 420.0–559.9 mm (16.54–22.00 inches), paper capacity is 800 sheets. When the horizontal length of paper is 560.0–700.0 mm (22.00–27.55 inches), paper capacity is 1,100 sheets.
*7 When the banner sheet tray is installed, you cannot select paper types.
*8 The maximum number of sheets you can set at once depends on the paper's thickness and condition.
*9 The tab fence is required.
*10 Open the flaps, and load the envelopes with their flaps pointed toward the right side of the paper tray.
*11 Enter the sizes of the envelopes including their flap sizes using the Tray Paper Settings function.
*12 Sizes do not include flap sizes.
Interposer
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
64.0–216.0 g/m2 (17.1 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 5 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
A3 |
200 sheets × 2 |
64.0–216.0 g/m2 (17.1 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 5 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
B5 JIS 11 × 15
A4 11 × 14 |
200 sheets × 2 |
64.0–216.0 g/m2 (17.1 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover) Paper Weight 2–Paper Weight 5 |
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 |
200 sheets × 2 |
Interposer of the perfect binder
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
90.0–300.0 g/m2 (24.1 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 3–Paper Weight 7 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A3
11 × 17 |
200 sheets (or up to 24 mm in height) × 2 |
90.0–300.0 g/m2 (24.1 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 3–Paper Weight 7 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
B4 JIS
A3 |
200 sheets (or up to 24 mm in height) × 2 |
90.0–300.0 g/m2 (24.1 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index) Paper Weight 3–Paper Weight 7 |
Custom size:
Vertical: 257.0–330.2 mm Horizontal: 364.0–487.7 mm
Vertical: 10.12–13.00 inches Horizontal: 14.34–19.20 inches |
200 sheets (or up to 24 mm in height) × 2 |
Paper thickness
Paper thickness*1 |
Metric |
Bond paper |
Cover paper |
Index paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paper Weight 1*2 |
52.3–63.0 g/m2 |
14.0–16.9 lb. Bond |
19.0–23.0 lb. Cover |
29.0–34.9 lb. Index |
Paper Weight 2 |
63.1–80.0 g/m2 |
17.0–21.0 lb. Bond |
23.1–29.9 lb. Cover |
35.0–44.0 lb. Index |
Paper Weight 3 |
80.1–105.0 g/m2 |
21.1–28.0 lb. Bond |
30.0–38.9 lb. Cover |
44.1–58.0 lb. Index |
Paper Weight 4 |
105.1–163.0 g/m2 |
28.1–43.0 lb. Bond |
39.0–60.0 lb. Cover |
58.1–90.0 lb. Index |
Paper Weight 5 |
163.1–220.0 g/m2 |
43.1–58.9 lb. Bond |
60.1–80.9 lb. Cover |
90.1–121.0 lb. Index |
Paper Weight 6 |
220.1–256.0 g/m2 |
59.0–68.0 lb. Bond |
81.0–94.0 lb. Cover |
121.1–141.0 lb. Index |
Paper Weight 7 |
256.1–300.0 g/m2 |
68.1–80.0 lb. Bond |
94.1–110.0 lb. Cover |
141.1–165.0 lb. Index |
Paper Weight 8 |
300.1–360.0 g/m2 |
80.1–96.0 lb. Bond |
110.1–132.0 lb. Cover |
165.1–198.0 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 52.3–63.0 g/m2 (14.0–16.9 lb. Bond), the edges may crease or the paper misfeed depending on the paper type.
Certain types of paper, such as translucent paper or 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 multi bypass tray (Tray A).
You can specify whether or not the machine auto detects multi-sheet feeds in paper from every tray. In the Adjustment Settings for Operators menu, you can also specify whether current jobs are suspended or continued when a multi-sheet feed is detected. However, depending on the condition of the paper, the machine may not detect a multi-sheet feed correctly. For details about Adjustment Settings for Operators, see "Adjustment Settings for Operators", Paper Settings.
Flatten out curled sheets before loading them.
The Adjust Paper Curl function might not be able to fully remove curl, depending on the type of paper and the direction of its grain. If long grain paper does not uncurl properly, try short grain paper instead. For details about the Adjust Paper Curl function, see "Adjustment Settings for Operators", Paper Settings.
Depending on the paper's size, weight, and type, the copy/print speed may be slower than usual.
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] tab. For details, see "Tray Paper Settings", Paper Settings. For the setting procedure of the Auto Tray Switching function, see "General Features", Copy/ Document Server.
The paper types you can select in Tray Paper Settings are only general classifications. Print quality for every kind of paper in a classification is not guaranteed. For details, see Unusable Paper.
If the surface of the paper is dusty, white spots might appear on prints. To remove dust, fan the paper thoroughly.
When loading label paper:
Select [Label Paper] for [Paper Type] in [Tray Paper Settings], and select an appropriate paper thickness under [Paper Weight].
When loading transparencies:
When copying onto transparencies, see "Copying onto Transparencies", Copy/ Document Server.
To print on transparencies, select [Transparency] for [Paper Type] in [Tray Paper Settings].
When you load transparencies, check the front and back of the sheets, and place them correctly, or a misfeed might occur.
Fan transparencies thoroughly whenever you use them. This prevents transparencies from sticking together, and from feeding incorrectly.
Remove copied or printed sheets one by one.
When loading translucent paper:
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. For details about settings for flattening out curled paper, see "Adjustment Settings for Operators", Paper Settings.
Remove copied or printed sheets one by one.
When loading coated paper:
If you want to use glossy paper, select [Coated: Glossy] for [Paper Type]. If you want to use matted paper (including silk, dull, and satin paper), select [Coated: Matte] for [Paper Type]. For details about the settings for using coated paper with custom paper, see "Registering a Custom Paper", Paper Settings.
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.
To load coated paper into the wide LCT, you must specify [Coated: Glossy], [Coated: Matte], or [Coated Paper: Gloss] as the paper type and select an appropriate paper thickness under [Paper Weight].
