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Recommended Paper Sizes and Types

This section describes recommended paper sizes and types.

Important

  • 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

52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8

A4Portrait

1,250 sheets × 2

52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8

*1

81/2 × 11Portrait

1,250 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

52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8

A3Landscape

1,000 sheets

52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8

*1

A4PortraitLandscape, B4 JISLandscape, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 11PortraitLandscape

1,000 sheets

52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8

Custom size*2:

Vertical: 210.0–305.0 mm

Horizontal: 210.0–439.0 mm

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.

Trays 2 and 3

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

A3Landscape, A4PortraitLandscape, A5Portrait, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortraitLandscape, 81/2 × 11Landscape, 13 × 19Landscape, SRA3Landscape

550 sheets

52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

A5Landscape, A6Landscape, B6 JISLandscape, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/2 × 11Portrait, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 8 × 13Landscape, 8 × 10Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2PortraitLandscape, 51/2 × 81/2PortraitLandscape,

8KLandscape, 16KPortraitLandscape, 12 × 18Landscape, 11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA4PortraitLandscape, 226 × 310 mmPortraitLandscape, 310 × 432 mmLandscape, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

550 sheets

52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 8

Custom size:

Vertical: 100.0–330.2 mm

Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm

550 sheets

Tab stock*1

52.3–300.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

A4Portrait, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 11Portrait

200 sheets

Envelopes

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

41/8 × 91/2Landscape, C5 EnvPortraitLandscape, C6 EnvLandscape, DL EnvLandscape

  • Portrait: 50 sheets

  • Landscape:

    Double flap: 15 sheets

    Single flap: 25 sheets

*1 The tab sheet holder is required.

Bypass tray

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 Bond–198.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 9

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

A3Landscape, A4PortraitLandscape, A5PortraitLandscape, A6Landscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortraitLandscape, B6 JISLandscape, 13 × 19Landscape, SRA3Landscape

  • 250 sheets

  • Paper Weight 5: 100 sheets

  • Paper Weight 6–Paper Weight 7: 50 sheets

  • Paper Weight 8: 40 sheets

  • Paper Weight 9: 35 sheets

52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 Bond–198.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 9

*1

11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/2 × 11PortraitLandscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 8 × 13Landscape, 8 × 10Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2PortraitLandscape, 51/2 × 81/2PortraitLandscape,

12 × 18Landscape, 11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA4PortraitLandscape, 226 × 310 mmPortraitLandscape, 310 × 432 mmLandscape, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape, 41/5 × 51/2Landscape

  • 250 sheets

  • Paper Weight 5: 100 sheets

  • Paper Weight 6–Paper Weight 7: 50 sheets

  • Paper Weight 8: 40 sheets

  • Paper Weight 9: 35 sheets

52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 Bond–198.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 9

Custom size*2:

Vertical: 90.0–330.2 mm

Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm*3

  • 250 sheets*4

  • Paper Weight 5: 100 sheets

  • Paper Weight 6–Paper Weight 7: 50 sheets

  • Paper Weight 8: 40 sheets

  • Paper Weight 9: 35 sheets

Translucent paper

A3Landscape, A4PortraitLandscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortraitLandscape

125 sheets

Transparencies

A4PortraitLandscape, 81/2 × 11PortraitLandscape

125 sheets

High Gloss

Coated Paper (Matte)

Coated Paper (Glossy)

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

A3Landscape, A4PortraitLandscape, A5PortraitLandscape, A6Landscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortraitLandscape, B6 JISLandscape, 13 × 19Landscape, SRA3Landscape

  • 250 sheets

  • Paper Weight 5: 100 sheets

  • Paper Weight 6–Paper Weight 7: 50 sheets

  • Paper Weight 8: 40 sheets

  • Paper Weight 9: 35 sheets

*6

High Gloss

Coated Paper (Matte)

Coated Paper (Glossy)

*1

11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/2 × 11PortraitLandscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 8 × 13Landscape, 8 × 10Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2PortraitLandscape, 51/2 × 81/2PortraitLandscape,

12 × 18Landscape, 11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA4PortraitLandscape, 226 × 310 mmPortraitLandscape, 310 × 432 mmLandscape, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape, 41/5 × 51/2Landscape

  • 250 sheets

  • Paper Weight 5: 100 sheets

  • Paper Weight 6–Paper Weight 7: 50 sheets

  • Paper Weight 8: 40 sheets

  • Paper Weight 9: 35 sheets

*6

High Gloss

Coated Paper (Matte)

Coated Paper (Glossy)

Custom size*2:

Vertical: 90.0–330.2 mm

Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm*3

  • 250 sheets*4

  • Paper Weight 5: 100 sheets

  • Paper Weight 6–Paper Weight 7: 50 sheets

  • Paper Weight 8: 40 sheets

  • Paper Weight 9: 35 sheets

*6

Label paper (adhesive labels)

A4PortraitLandscape, B4 JISLandscape

1 sheet

Tab stock

52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index)

A4Portrait, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 11Portrait

50 sheets

Envelopes

*1, *5

41/8 × 91/2PortraitLandscape, 37/8 × 71/2PortraitLandscape, C5 EnvPortraitLandscape, C6 EnvLandscape, DL EnvPortraitLandscape

  • Portrait: 20 sheets

  • Landscape:

    Double flap: 7 sheets

    Single flap: 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 multi bypass banner sheet tray or the banner sheet guide tray is installed, available paper length is 139.7–700.0 mm (5.50–27.55 inches).

*4 When the multi bypass banner sheet tray is installed, you can load banner sheets that are from 487.8–700.0 mm (about 19.21–27.55 inches) long. The number of sheets that you can load depends on the basis weight shown in the table below.

Paper thickness

Basis weight (g/m2)

Paper capacity

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 3

52.3–100.9

50 sheets

Paper Weight 4–Paper Weight 5

101.0–150.0

25 sheets

Paper Weight 6–Paper Weight 8

150.1–300.0

10 sheets

*5 Available paper sizes differ depending on the options that are installed. For details about the available paper sizes for each option, see the specifications of each option.

*6 If a paper jam occurs or if the machine makes a strange noise when feeding stacks of paper, feed the paper from the bypass tray one sheet at a time.

LCT

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 6

A4Portrait

4,400 sheets

52.3–216.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6

*1

B5 JISPortrait, 81/2 × 11Portrait

4,400 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)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6

A4Portrait

2,500 sheets

52.3–216.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6

*1

A4Landscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 11PortraitLandscape

2,500 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

52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 9

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

A3Landscape, A4PortraitLandscape, A5PortraitLandscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 11Portrait, 8 × 13Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2Landscape, SRA3Landscape

2,200 sheets

52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 9

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

A6Landscape*1, B5 JISLandscape, B6 JISLandscape*1, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/2 × 11Landscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2PortraitLandscape, 51/2 × 81/2Portrait,

8KLandscape, 16KPortraitLandscape, 12 × 18Landscape, 11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 13 × 19Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA4PortraitLandscape, 226 × 310 mmPortraitLandscape, 310 × 432 mmLandscape, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape, 41/5 × 51/2Landscape*1

2,200 sheets

52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 9

Custom size:

Vertical: 100.0–330.2 mm*1

Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm

2,200 sheets

Translucent paper

A3Landscape, A4PortraitLandscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortraitLandscape

1,000 sheets

Transparencies

A4PortraitLandscape, 81/2 × 11PortraitLandscape

1,000 sheets

High Gloss

Coated Paper (Matte)

Coated Paper (Glossy)

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

A3Landscape, A4PortraitLandscape, A5PortraitLandscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 11Portrait, 8 × 13Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2Landscape, SRA3Landscape

2,200 sheets

*4

High Gloss

Coated Paper (Matte)

Coated Paper (Glossy)

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

A6Landscape*1, B5 JISLandscape, B6 JISLandscape*1, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/2 × 11Landscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2PortraitLandscape, 51/2 × 81/2Portrait,

8KLandscape, 16KPortraitLandscape, 12 × 18Landscape, 11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 13 × 19Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA4PortraitLandscape, 226 × 310 mmPortraitLandscape, 310 × 432 mmLandscape, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape, 41/5 × 51/2Landscape*1

2,200 sheets

*4

High Gloss

Coated Paper (Matte)

Coated Paper (Glossy)

Custom size:

Vertical: 100.0–330.2 mm*1

Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm

2,200 sheets

*4

Label paper (adhesive labels)

A4PortraitLandscape, B4 JISLandscape

20 sheet

Tab stock*2

52.3–360.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index)

A4Portrait, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 11Portrait

1,000 sheets

Envelopes

*3

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

41/8 × 91/2Landscape*1, C5 EnvPortraitLandscape, C6 EnvLandscape*1, DL EnvLandscape*1

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 the specifications of each option.

*4 If a paper jam occurs or if the machine makes a strange noise when feeding stacks of paper, feed the paper from the bypass tray one sheet at a time.

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 1–Paper Weight 6

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

A3Landscape, A4PortraitLandscape, A5PortraitLandscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortraitLandscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 8KLandscape, 16KPortraitLandscape

200 sheets

64.0–216.0 g/m2 (17.1 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6

*1

11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 11PortraitLandscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 8 × 13Landscape, 12 × 18Landscape

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)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

A3Landscape, A4PortraitLandscape, A5PortraitLandscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 11Portrait, 8 × 13Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2Landscape, SRA3Landscape

240 sheets × 2

64.0–216.0 g/m2 (17.1 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

B5 JISLandscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/2 × 11Landscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2PortraitLandscape, 51/2 × 81/2Portrait, 8KLandscape, 16KPortraitLandscape,

12 × 18Landscape, 11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 13 × 19Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA4PortraitLandscape, 226 × 310 mmPortraitLandscape, 310 × 432 mmLandscape, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

240 sheets × 2

64.0–216.0 g/m2 (17.1 lb. Bond–79.9 lb. Cover)

Paper Weight 1–Paper Weight 6

Custom size:

Vertical: 139.7–330.2 mm

Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm

240 sheets × 2

Paper Thickness

Paper Thickness*1

Metric

Bond paper

Cover paper

Index paper

Paper Weight 1*2

52.3–65.9 g/m2

14.0–17.9 lb. Bond

19.0–24.0 lb. Cover

29.0–36.0 lb. Index

Paper Weight 2

66.0–80.9 g/m2

18.0–21.9 lb. Bond

24.1–29.9 lb. Cover

36.1–44.9 lb. Index

Paper Weight 3

81.0–100.9 g/m2

22.0–27.0 lb. Bond

30.0–37.0 lb. Cover

45.0–55.9 lb. Index

Paper Weight 4

101.0–127.4 g/m2

27.1–34.0 lb. Bond

37.1–46.9 lb. Cover

56.0–70.0 lb. Index

Paper Weight 5

127.5–150.0 g/m2

34.1–40.0 lb. Bond

47.0–55.0 lb. Cover

70.1–82.9 lb. Index

Paper Weight 6

150.1–216.0 g/m2

40.1–57.9 lb. Bond

55.1–79.9 lb. Cover

83.0–119.0 lb. Index

Paper Weight 7

216.1–256.0 g/m2

58.0–68.0 lb. Bond

80.0–94.0 lb. Cover

119.1–141.0 lb. Index

Paper Weight 8

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 9

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 52.3–65.9 g/m2 (14.0–17.9 lb. Bond), the edges may crease or the paper misfeed depending on the paper type.

Note

  • 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 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 thick paper of 127.5–360.0 g/m2 (47.0 lb. Cover–198.0 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 Tray] tab. For details, see "Tray Paper Settings", Paper Settings. For details about 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 Landscape orientation. When you load paper in Portrait orientation, label paper may curl after it is printed.

    • Select [Label Paper] for [Paper Type] in [Tray Paper Settings].

  • When loading transparencies:

    • It is recommended to place one sheet at a time.

    • When copying onto transparencies, see "Copying onto Transparencies", Copy/ Document Server.

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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]. If you want to use high-gloss paper, select [Coated: High Gloss] for [Paper Type]. For details about the settings for using coated paper with custom paper, see "Registering a Custom Paper", Paper Settings.

    • You must specify an appropriate paper thickness under [Paper Weight].

    • The thickness of available coated paper for each tray is as follows. You cannot load coated paper into the other paper trays.

      • Bypass tray: 73.3–360.0 g/m2 (19.6 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index)

      • Wide LCT: 73.3–360.0 g/m2 (19.6 lb. Bond–198.0 lb. Index)

    • 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 from the bypass tray one sheet at a time.

Related topics

Thick paper
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