Recommended Paper Sizes and Types
The recommended paper sizes and types for each tray are as described below.
When performing multiple sheet feeding, fan sheets thoroughly or load sheets one by one from the bypass tray.
When you load the following types of paper, you may hear a buzzing sound. This does not affect the performance.
Transparency film
Translucent paper
Postcards
Tray 1
Type | Size | Weight | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
Thin Paper Plain Paper 1 Plain Paper 2 Middle Thick Paper Recycled Paper Color Paper Special Paper Prepunched Paper Letterhead Bond Paper Cardstock | Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: A3 B5 JIS | 52 to 105 g/m2 (14 to 28 lb.) | 500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) |
Thin Paper Plain Paper 1 Plain Paper 2 Middle Thick Paper Recycled Paper Color Paper Special Paper Prepunched Paper Letterhead Bond Paper Cardstock | Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu: A5 8 × 10 1/2 | 52 to 105 g/m2 (14 to 28 lb.) | 500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) |
Thin Paper Plain Paper 1 Plain Paper 2 Middle Thick Paper Recycled Paper Color Paper Special Paper Prepunched Paper Letterhead Bond Paper Cardstock | Custom size*1: 139.7 to 297.0 mm in width, 148.0 to 432.0 mm in length (5.50 to 11.69 inches in width, 5.83 to 17.00 inches in length) | 52 to 105 g/m2 (14 to 28 lb.) | 500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) |
, A4
*1 When loading paper with a horizontal width of more than 279 mm (10.99 inches) in Tray 1, use paper that has a vertical length of 420 mm (16.53 inches) or less.
Lower Paper Trays (Trays 2, 3)
Type | Size | Weight | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
Plain Paper 1 Plain Paper 2 Middle Thick Paper Recycled Paper Color Paper Special Paper Prepunched Paper Letterhead Bond Paper Cardstock | Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: A3 B5 JIS | 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb.) | 500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) |
Plain Paper 1 Plain Paper 2 Middle Thick Paper Recycled Paper Color Paper Special Paper Prepunched Paper Letterhead Bond Paper Cardstock | Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu: A5 8 × 10 1/2 | 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb.) | 500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) |
Plain Paper 1 Plain Paper 2 Middle Thick Paper Recycled Paper Color Paper Special Paper Prepunched Paper Letterhead Bond Paper Cardstock | Custom size*1: 98 to 297.0 mm in width, 192.0 to 432.0 mm in length (3.86 to 11.69 inches in width, 7.56 to 17.00 inches in length) | 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb.) | 500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) |
*1 When loading paper with a horizontal width of more than 279 mm (10.99 inches) in Trays 2–3, use paper that has a vertical length of 420 mm (16.53 inches) or less.
Bypass tray
Type | Size | Weight | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
Thin Paper Plain Paper 1 Plain Paper 2 Middle Thick Paper Thick Paper 1 Thick Paper 2 Recycled Paper Color Paper Special Paper Prepunched Paper Letterhead Label Paper Bond Paper Cardstock OHP Envelope | Paper sizes that can be detected automatically: A3 | 52 to 216 g/m2 (14 to 58 lb.) | 100 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) |
Thin Paper Plain Paper 1 Plain Paper 2 Middle Thick Paper Thick Paper 1 Thick Paper 2 Recycled Paper Color Paper Special Paper Prepunched Paper Letterhead Label Paper Bond Paper Cardstock OHP Envelope | Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu: A6 8 × 101/2 | 52 to 216 g/m2 (14 to 58 lb.) | 100 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) |
Thin Paper Plain Paper 1 Plain Paper 2 Middle Thick Paper Thick Paper 1 Thick Paper 2 Recycled Paper Color Paper Special Paper Prepunched Paper Letterhead Label Paper Bond Paper Cardstock OHP Envelope | Custom size: 90 to 305.0 mm in width, 148.0 to 600.0 mm in length (3.54 to 12.00 inches in width, 5.83 to 23.62 inches in length) | 52 to 216 g/m2 (14 to 58 lb.) | 100 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) |
Notes on Special Paper
Paper Type | Note |
|---|---|
Setting thick paper | |
Setting envelopes | |
Setting letterhead paper | |
Setting label paper (adhesive labels) | We recommend that you use specified label paper. If paper other than the specified one is used, normal operation and quality cannot be guaranteed. |
Setting transparencies | When using transparencies, check their print sides carefully. Erroneous loading may cause problems. Remove copied or printed sheets one by one. |
Setting translucent paper |
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Paper Thickness for Each Paper Weight
Paper Thickness | Paper weight |
|---|---|
Thin Paper | 52–59 g/m2 (14–15 lb. Bond) |
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 1 | 106–162 g/m2 (28 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) |
Thick Paper 2 | 163–216 g/m2 (60–80 lb. Cover) |
Unusable Paper
- Do not use stapled sheets of paper, aluminum foil, carbon paper, or any kind of conductive paper. Doing so can result in fire.
Paper causing faults
Do not use any of the following kinds of treated paper. Doing so may cause faults.
Paper for inkjet printers
Thermal paper
Art paper
Aluminum foil
Carbon paper
Conductive paper
Paper with perforated lines
Hemmed-edge paper
Window envelopes
Tab stock
Certain types of OHP transparencies for color printing
Do not copy or print onto sides that are already printed.
Paper causing paper jam
Do not use the following kinds of paper. It may cause a paper jam.
Bent, folded, or creased paper
Perforated paper (Excluding Prepunched Paper)
Slippery paper
Torn paper
Rough paper
Thin paper with little stiffness
Paper with a dusty surface
Do not use the copied or printed paper again. It may cause paper jam.
If you use paper curled by humidity or drying, the paper or staple may jam.
Do not load sheets that have already been printed onto by another machine. Doing so may interfere with loading of paper because the powder for preventing offset may attach to the paper roller.
A paper jam may occur depending on the condition of the paper even when using the recommended paper.
Paper Storage
When storing paper, the following precautions should always be followed:
Do not store paper where it will be exposed to direct sunlight.
Store paper in a dry environment (humidity: 70% or less).
Store on a flat surface.
Do not store paper vertically.
Once opened, store paper in a plastic bag.
Saving Printouts
Prints will fade if exposed to strong light or dampness and humidity for extended periods of time. Preserve the quality of your copies by storing them in a binder in a dark, dry place.
When folding prints, toner in the folds will come off.
If the prints are stored in the conditions described below, toner may melt:
When a print and a half-dried print are put on top of each other
When solvent-type adhesive agents are used for pasting prints
When prints are placed on mats made of chlorinated plastic in locations of high temperature for long periods of time
When prints are placed in locations of extremely high temperatures, such as near a heater