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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
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52–162 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Select the paper size using the paper size dial on the tray*1: A4 |
500 sheets |
52–162 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Set the paper size dial on the tray to " A5 8 × 13 |
500 sheets |
52–162 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Custom size:
Vertical: 148.0–356.0 mm Horizontal: 100.0–216.0 mm
Vertical: 5.83–14.01 inches Horizontal: 3.94–8.50 inches |
500 sheets |
Envelopes |
Select the paper size: 41/8 × 91/2 |
*2 |
, A5
", and select the paper size with the control panel:
, B5 JIS
(mainly Europe and Asia)
(mainly North America)*1 When a print job is performed on A5 or 5 1/2" × 8 1/2" paper, it is recommended to set the paper horizontally. While a print job is performed on paper that is loaded vertically, smearing may occur near the edges of the printed paper. Also, use the bypass tray when printing on paper that is set horizontally.
*2 Do not stack over the limit mark. The number of sheets you can load in the paper tray varies depending on the weight and condition of the paper.
Lower paper tray (250 sheets)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52–162 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Select the paper size using the paper size dial on the tray*1: A4 |
250 sheets |
52–162 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Set the paper size dial on the tray to " A5 8 × 13 |
250 sheets |
52–162 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Custom size:
Vertical: 148.0–356.0 mm Horizontal: 100.0–216.0 mm
Vertical: 5.83–14.01 inches Horizontal: 3.94–8.50 inches |
250 sheets |
Lower paper tray (500 sheets)
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52–162 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Select the paper size using the paper size dial on the tray*1: A4 |
500 sheets |
52–162 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Set the paper size dial on the tray to " A5 8 × 13 |
500 sheets |
52–162 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Custom size:
Vertical: 148.0–356.0 mm Horizontal: 100.0–216.0 mm
Vertical: 5.83–14.01 inches Horizontal: 3.94–8.50 inches |
500 sheets |
Bypass tray
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52–162 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Select the paper size*1*2: A4 81/4 × 13 |
|
52–162 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2 |
Custom size*4:
Vertical: 127.0–900.0 mm Horizontal: 60.0–216.0 mm
Vertical: 5.00–35.43 inches Horizontal: 2.37–8.50 inches |
|
Translucent paper |
Select the paper size*1*2: A4 81/4 × 13 Custom size*4:
Vertical: 127.0–900.0 mm Horizontal: 60.0–216.0 mm
Vertical: 5.00–35.43 inches Horizontal: 2.37–8.50 inches |
*5 |
OHP transparencies |
*6 |
|
Label paper (adhesive labels) |
1 sheet |
|
Envelopes |
Select the paper size: 41/8 × 91/2 |
*7 |
*1 When a print job is performed on A5 or 5 1/2" × 8 1/2" paper, it is recommended to load the paper horizontally. While a print job is performed on paper that is loaded vertically, smearing may occur near the edges of the printed 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 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.
*4 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.
*5 When loading Translucent paper in the bypass tray, do not stack paper over the limit mark.
*6 When loading OHP transparencies in the bypass tray, do not stack paper over the limit mark.
*7 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 |
|---|---|
Thin Paper |
52–65 g/m2 (14–18 lb. Bond) |
Plain Paper |
66–74 g/m2 (18–20 lb. Bond) |
Plain Paper 2 |
75–90 g/m2 (20–24 lb. Bond) |
Middle Thick |
91–105 g/m2 (24–28 lb. Bond) |
Thick Paper 1 |
106–130 g/m2 (28–35 lb. Bond) |
Thick Paper 2 |
131–162 g/m2 (35 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.
Recommended paper: Paper with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) ratio of 15% or less.
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 Loading Envelopes.
When loading thick paper of 106–162 g/m2 (28 lb. Bond–90 lb. Cover), 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 3]. For details, see "System 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.
Press [Bypass], and then select the appropriate paper thickness for [Paper Type].
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, 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:
If multiple sheet feeding occurs, fan sheets thoroughly or place them one by one.
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.
