User GuideP 800/801

Recommended Paper Sizes and Types

The recommended paper sizes and types for each tray are as described below.

Note

  • When performing multiple sheet feeding, fan sheets thoroughly or load sheets one by one from the bypass tray.

  • The printing speed may be lower depending on the paper size or paper type.

Tray 1

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

64–120 g/m2 (17 lb. Bond–44 lb. Cover)

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 1

Select the paper size using the paper size dial on the tray:

A4Portrait, A5Portrait, A6Portrait, 81/2 × 14Portrait, 81/2 × 11Portrait, 51/2 × 81/2Portrait

500 sheets

64–120 g/m2 (17 lb. Bond–44 lb. Cover)

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 1

Set the paper size dial on the tray to "Asterisk", and select the paper size with the control panel:

A5Landscape, B5 JISPortrait, B6 JISPortrait, 81/2 × 13Portrait, 81/4 × 14Portrait, 81/4 × 13Portrait, 8 × 13Portrait, 8 × 10Portrait, 71/4 × 101/2Portrait, 51/2 × 81/2Landscape,

16KPortrait, 81/2 × 132/5Portrait

500 sheets

64–120 g/m2 (17 lb. Bond–44 lb. Cover)

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 1

Custom size:

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Vertical: 148.0–356.0 mm

Horizontal: 105.0–216.0 mm

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Vertical: 5.83–14.01 inches

Horizontal: 4.14–8.50 inches

500 sheets

Paper Feed Unit

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

64–120 g/m2 (17 lb. Bond–44 lb. Cover)

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 1

Select the paper size using the paper size dial on the

tray:

A4Portrait, A5Portrait, 81/2 × 14Portrait, 81/2 × 11Portrait, 51/2 × 81/2Portrait

500 sheets

64–120 g/m2 (17 lb. Bond–44 lb. Cover)

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 1

Set the paper size dial on the tray to "Asterisk", and select the paper size with the control panel:

B5 JISPortrait, B6 JISPortrait, 81/2 × 13Portrait, 81/4 × 14Portrait, 81/4 × 13Portrait, 8 × 13Portrait, 8 × 10Portrait, 71/4 × 101/2Portrait, 16KPortrait, 81/2 × 132/5Portrait

500 sheets

64–120 g/m2 (17 lb. Bond–44 lb. Cover)

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 1

Custom size:

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Vertical: 162.0–356.0 mm

Horizontal: 92.0–216.0 mm

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Vertical: 6.38–14.01 inches

Horizontal: 3.63–8.50 inches

500 sheets

Envelopes

Set the paper size dial on the tray to "Asterisk", and select the paper size with the control panel:

41/8 × 91/2Portrait, 37/8 × 71/2Portrait, C5 EnvPortrait, C6 EnvPortrait, DL EnvPortrait

*1

*1 When a print job is performed on A5 or 51/2 × 81/2 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 paper over the limit mark. The maximum number of sheets you can set at once depends on the paper's thickness and condition.

Bypass Tray

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

60–220 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–80 lb. Cover)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3

Select the paper size:

A4Portrait, A5PortraitLandscape, A6Portrait, B5 JISPortrait, B6 JISPortrait, 81/2 × 14Portrait, 81/2 × 13Portrait, 81/2 × 11Portrait, 81/4 × 14Portrait, 81/4 × 13Portrait, 8 × 13Portrait, 8 × 10Portrait, 71/4 × 101/2Portrait, 51/2 × 81/2Portrait,

16KPortrait, 81/2 × 132/5Portrait

100 sheets*1

60–220 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–80 lb. Cover)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3

Custom size *2:

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Vertical: 148.0–356.0 mm

Horizontal: 70.0–216.0 mm

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Vertical: 5.83–14.01 inches

Horizontal: 2.76–8.50 inches

100 sheets*1

OHP transparencies

A4Portrait, 81/2 × 11Portrait

*3

Label paper (adhesive labels)

A4Portrait

*1

Envelopes

Select the paper size:

41/8 × 91/2Portrait, 37/8 × 71/2Portrait, C5 EnvPortrait, C6 EnvPortrait, DL EnvPortrait

*4

*1 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.

*2 Specify the paper size.

Using the Printer function.

Basic Procedure for Printing Documents

*3 When loading OHP transparencies in the bypass tray, do not stack paper over the limit mark.

*4 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.

Notes on Special Paper

Paper Type

Note

Setting thick paper

Thick Paper Orientation and Recommended Status

Setting envelopes

Envelope Orientation and Recommended Status

Setting letterhead paper

Loading Orientation-fixed Paper or Two-sided 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

Important

  • Use A4Portrait or 81/2 × 11Portrait size OHP transparencies, and specify their size.

  • Usually only one side of OHP transparencies can be used for printing. Be sure to load them with the print side down.

When using transparencies, check their print sides carefully. Erroneous loading may cause problems. Remove copied or printed sheets one by one.

Paper Thickness for Each Paper Weight

Paper Thickness

Paper weight

Thin Paper

60–63 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond)

Plain Paper 1

64–74 g/m2 (17–20 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

106–135 g/m2 (28–36 lb. Bond)*1

Thick Paper 2

136–170 g/m2 (36 lb. Bond–63 lb. Cover)

Thick Paper 3

171–220 g/m2 (63–80 lb. Cover)

*1 Allowed weights for Trays 1 to 5 and duplex printing are 106 to 120 g/m2 (28 lb. Bond to 44 lb. Cover) paper.

Unusable Paper

CAUTION

  • 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 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

  • Slippery paper

  • Torn paper

  • Rough paper

  • Thin paper with little stiffness

  • Paper with a dusty surface

Even supported types of paper may cause paper jams or malfunctions if the paper is not in good condition.

If you print onto rough grain paper, the output image might be blurred.

Do not use the printed paper again. It may cause paper jam.

If you use paper curled by humidity or drying, the paper 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.

Note

  • 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 or reach high temperatures.

  • 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