User GuideIM C300/C300F/C300FLT/C400F/C400SRF/C400FLT

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.

  • 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

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

Tray 1

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

60–163 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index)

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 2

Select the paper size using

the Tray/Paper Settings menu:

A4Landscape, A5Landscape, B5 JISLandscape, 81/2 × 11Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2Landscape

  • IM C300 series: 250 sheets

  • IM C400 series: 550 sheets

60–163 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index)

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 2

Custom size:

Region A icon

Vertical: 139.5–216.0 mm

Horizontal: 210.0–297.0 mm

Region B icon

Vertical: 5.50–8.50 inches

Horizontal: 8.27–11.69 inches

  • IM C300 series: 250 sheets

  • IM C400 series: 550 sheets

Paper Tray Unit (Trays 2-4)

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

60–163 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index)

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 2

Select the paper size using the Tray/Paper Settings menu:

A4Landscape, A5Landscape, B5 JISLandscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/2 × 11Landscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 8 × 13Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2Landscape, 81/2 × 12Landscape, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

550 sheets

60–163 g/m2 (16 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index)

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 2

Custom size:

Region A icon

Vertical: 139.5–216.0 mm

Horizontal: 210.0–356.6 mm

Region B icon

Vertical: 5.50–8.50 inches

Horizontal: 8.27–14.03 inches

550 sheets

Bypass Tray

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

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

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 3

Select the paper size*1:

A4Landscape, A5PortraitLandscape, A6Landscape, B5 JISLandscape, B6 JISLandscape, 81/2 ×14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape,81/2 × 11Landscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape,81/4 × 13Landscape, 8 × 13Landscape,

8 × 10Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2PortraitLandscape, 16KLandscape, 81/2 × 12Landscape, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

  • Plain Paper 1–Plain Paper 2: 100 sheets

  • Middle Thick –Thick Paper 3: *3

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

Plain Paper 1–Thick Paper 3

Custom size*2:

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Vertical: 76.2–216.0 mm

Horizontal: 139.0–600.0 mm

Region B icon

Vertical: 3.00–8.50 inches

Horizontal: 5.48–23.62 inches

  • Plain Paper 1–Plain Paper 2: 100 sheets

  • Middle Thick–Thick Paper 3:*3

OHP transparencies

A4Landscape, 81/2 × 11Landscape

10 sheets

Translucent paper

A4Landscape

10 sheets

Label paper (adhesive labels)

A4Landscape, 81/2 × 11Landscape

1 sheets

Envelopes

Select the paper size*1:

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

*3

*1 Select the paper size.

*2 Enter the paper size.

*3 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.

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

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

Setting translucent paper

  • When loading translucent paper, always use long grain paper.

  • Remove copied or printed sheets one by one.

Setting coated paper

  • Specify "Paper Type" to [Coated Paper] and an appropriate item for "Paper Thickness" in paper type/thickness setting for each tray under [Settings][Tray/Paper Settings][Paper Size/Paper Type].

  • If a paper jam occurs or if the machine makes a strange noise, feed the coated paper from the bypass tray one sheet at a time.

Paper Thickness for Each Paper Weight

Paper Thickness*1

Paper weight

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

106–130 g/m2 (28 lb. Bond–35 lb. Index)

Thick Paper 2

131–163 g/m2 (35 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index)

Thick Paper 3

164–220 g/m2 (90 lb. Index–80 lb. Cover)

*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.

Note

  • When using paper of 60–65 g/m2 (16–17 lb. Bond), we recommend that you specify [Special Paper 1] for paper type in order to get better output quality.

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 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

  • Slippery paper

  • Torn paper

  • Rough paper

  • Thin paper with little stiffness

  • Paper with a dusty surface

Do not load sheets that have already been printed onto by another machine. (Sheets can become jammed if they have been improperly stored.)

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.

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.

  • 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