User GuideIM C6500/C8000

Recommended Paper Sizes and Types

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

Note

  • 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.

Tray 1

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3

Region A icon

A4Portrait

Region B icon

81/2 × 11Portrait

1,250 sheets × 2

52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3

Region A icon

81/2 × 11Portrait

Region B icon

A4Portrait

1,250 sheets × 2

Tray 1 (A3/11 × 17 tray unit)

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3

Region A icon

A3Landscape

Region B icon

11 × 17Landscape

1,000 sheets

52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3

*1

Region A icon

A4, B4 JISLandscape, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 11

Region B icon

A3Landscape, A4, B4 JISLandscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 11

1,000 sheets

52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3

Custom size*2:

Region A icon

Vertical: 210.0–305.0 mm

Horizontal: 210.0–439.0 mm

Region B icon

Vertical: 8.27–12.00 inches

Horizontal: 8.27–17.28 inches

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

52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

Region A icon

A3Landscape, A4, A5Portrait, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JIS, 81/2 × 11Landscape, 13 × 19Landscape, SRA3Landscape

Region B icon

A4Landscape, B5 JISLandscape, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 11, 71/4 × 101/2Portrait, 51/2 × 81/2Portrait, 12 × 18Landscape, 13 × 19Landscape, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

550 sheets

52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

Region A icon

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

8KLandscape, 16K, 12 × 18Landscape, 11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA4, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

Region B icon

A3Landscape, A4Portrait, A5, A6Landscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, B6 JISLandscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 8 × 13Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2Landscape,

8KLandscape, 16K, 11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA3Landscape, SRA4

550 sheets

52.3–256.0 g/m2 (14.0 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3

Custom size:

Region A icon

Vertical: 100.0–330.2 mm

Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm

Region B icon

Vertical: 3.94–13.00 inches

Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches

550 sheets

Tab stock*1

100.1–256.0 g/m2 (27.1 lb. Bond–141.0 lb. Index)

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

200 sheets

Envelopes

150.1–256.0 g/m2 (55.1 lb. Cover–141.0 lb. Index)

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

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

C6 EnvLandscape: 25 sheets

*1 The tab sheet holder is required.

Bypass Tray

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

Region A icon

A3Landscape, A4, A5, A6Landscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JIS, B6 JISLandscape, 13 × 19Landscape, SRA3Landscape

Region B icon

11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 11, 51/2 × 81/2, 12 × 18Landscape, 13 × 19Landscape, SRA3Landscape

  • 100 sheets

  • Thick Paper 1: 40 sheets

  • Thick Paper 2–Thick Paper 3: 20 sheets

  • Thick Paper 4: 16 sheets

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4

*1

Region A icon

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

12 × 18Landscape, 11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA4, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

Region B icon

A3Landscape, A4, A5, A6Landscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JIS, B6 JISLandscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 8 × 13Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2,

11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA4, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

  • 100 sheets

  • Thick Paper 1: 40 sheets

  • Thick Paper 2–Thick Paper 3: 20 sheets

  • Thick Paper 4: 16 sheets

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4

Custom size*2:

Region A icon

Vertical: 90.0–330.2 mm

Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm*3

Region B icon

Vertical: 3.55–13.00 inches

Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches*3

  • 100 sheets*4

  • Thick Paper 1: 40 sheets

  • Thick Paper 2–Thick Paper 3: 20 sheets

  • Thick Paper 4: 16 sheets

Translucent paper

A3Landscape, A4, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JIS

50 sheets

Label paper (adhesive labels)

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

A4, B4 JISLandscape

1 sheet

Tab stock

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

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

20 sheets

Envelopes

150.1–300.0 g/m2 (55.1 lb. Cover–165.0 lb. Index)

*1, *5

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

10 sheets

*1 Select the paper size.

*2 Enter the paper size.

*3 When the banner paper guide tray is installed, available paper length is 139.7–1,260.0 mm (5.50–49.60 inches).

*4 You can load 1 sheet of paper that has a horizontal width of 487.8–1,260 mm (19.21–49.60 inches) into the banner paper guide tray.

*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.

Large Capacity Tray

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2

Region A icon

A4Portrait

Region B icon

81/2 × 11Portrait

4,400 sheets

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2

*1

Region A icon

B5 JISPortrait, 81/2 × 11Portrait

Region B icon

A4Portrait, B5 JISPortrait

4,400 sheets

*1 To load paper any of the sizes specified above, contact your service representative.

Extension Unit (for LCT)

Paper type and weight

Paper size

Paper capacity

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2

Region A icon

A4Portrait

Region B icon

81/2 × 11Portrait

2,500 sheets

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2

*1

Region A icon

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

Region B icon

A4, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 11Landscape

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

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

Region A icon

A3Landscape, A4, A5, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 11Portrait, 8 × 13Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2Landscape, SRA3Landscape

Region B icon

A3Landscape, A4Portrait, A5Landscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 11, 8 × 13Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2, 12 × 18Landscape

2,200 sheets

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

Region A icon

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

8KLandscape, 16K, 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, SRA4, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

Region B icon

A4Landscape, A5Portrait, A6Landscape*1, B5 JISLandscape, B6 JISLandscape*1, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2,

8KLandscape, 16K, 11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 13 × 19Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA3Landscape, SRA4, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

2,200 sheets

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4

Custom size:

Region A icon

Vertical: 100.0–330.2 mm*1

Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm

Region B icon

Vertical: 3.94–13.00 inches*1

Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches

2,200 sheets

Translucent paper

A3Landscape, A4, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JIS

1,000 sheets

High Gloss

Coated Paper (Matte)

Coated Paper (Glossy)

73.3–300.0 g/m2 (19.6 Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

Region A icon

A3Landscape, A4, A5, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 11Portrait, 8 × 13Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2Landscape, SRA3Landscape

Region B icon

A3Landscape, A4Portrait, A5Landscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 11, 8 × 13Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2, 12 × 18Landscape

2,200 sheets

*4

High Gloss

Coated Paper (Matte)

Coated Paper (Glossy)

73.3–300.0 g/m2 (19.6 Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

Region A icon

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

8KLandscape, 16K, 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, SRA4, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

Region B icon

A4Landscape, A5Portrait, A6Landscape*1, B5 JISLandscape, B6 JISLandscape*1, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2,

8KLandscape, 16K, 11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 13 × 19Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA3Landscape, SRA4, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

2,200 sheets

*4

High Gloss

Coated Paper (Matte)

Coated Paper (Glossy)

73.3–300.0 g/m2 (19.6 Bond–165.0 lb. Index)

Custom size:

Region A icon

Vertical: 100.0–330.2 mm*1

Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm

Region B icon

Vertical: 3.94–13.00 inches*1

Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches

2,200 sheets

*4

Label paper (adhesive labels)

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

A4, B4 JISLandscape

20 sheet

Tab stock*2

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

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

1,000 sheets

Envelopes

150.1–300.0 g/m2 (55.1 lb. Cover–165.0 lb. Index)

*3

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

41/8 × 91/2Landscape*1, C5 Env, 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)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

Region A icon

A3Landscape, A4, A5, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JIS, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 8KLandscape, 16K

Region B icon

A3Landscape, A4, B5 JISPortrait, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 11, 71/4 × 101/2Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2, 10 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

200 sheets

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2

*1

Region A icon

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

Region B icon

81/2 × 13Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2Portrait, 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)

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2

Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:

Region A icon

A3Landscape, A4, A5, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 11Portrait, 8 × 13Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2Landscape, SRA3Landscape

Region B icon

A3Landscape, A4Portrait, A5Landscape, B4 JISLandscape, B5 JISPortrait, 11 × 17Landscape, 81/2 × 11, 8 × 13Landscape, 51/2 × 81/2, 12 × 18Landscape

200 sheets × 2

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2

Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:

Region A icon

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

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, SRA4, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

Region B icon

A4Landscape, A5Portrait, B5 JISLandscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 71/4 × 101/2, 8KLandscape, 16K,

11 × 15Landscape, 11 × 14Landscape, 10 × 15Landscape, 10 × 14Landscape, 13 × 191/5Landscape, 13 × 19Landscape, 123/5 × 191/5Landscape, 123/5 × 181/2Landscape, 13 × 18Landscape, SRA3Landscape, SRA4, 81/2 × 132/5Landscape

200 sheets × 2

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

Thin Paper–Thick Paper 2

Custom size:

Region A icon

Vertical: 139.7–330.2 mm

Horizontal: 139.7–487.7 mm

Region B icon

Vertical: 5.50–13.00 inches

Horizontal: 5.50–19.20 inches

200 sheets × 2

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 translucent paper

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

  • Remove copied or printed sheets one by one.

Setting coated paper

  • To print on coated paper: press [Settings][Tray/Paper Settings][Paper Size/Paper Type], and then, for each tray's [Paper Type] be sure to specify [Paper Type] to [Coated Paper: Matte] or [Coated Paper: Glossy], and [Paper Thickness] to the appropriate paper thickness.

  • To print on high-gloss coated paper: press [Settings][Tray/Paper Settings][Paper Size/Paper Type], and then, for each tray's [Paper Type], be sure to specify to [Coated Paper: High Gloss].

Paper Thickness for Each Paper Weight

Paper Thickness

Paper weight

Thin Paper

52.3–65.9 g/m2 (14.0–17.9 lb. Bond)

Plain Paper 1

66.0–80.9 g/m2 (18.0–21.9 lb. Bond)

Plain Paper 2

81.0–100.9 g/m2 (22.0–27.0 lb. Bond)

Middle Thick

101.0–127.4 g/m2 (27.1 lb. Bond–46.9 lb. Cover)

Thick Paper 1

127.5–150.0 g/m2 (47.0–55.0 lb. Cover)

Thick Paper 2

150.1–216.0 g/m2 (55.1–79.9 lb. Cover)

Thick Paper 3

216.1–256.0 g/m2 (80.0 lb. Cover–141.0 lb. Index)

Thick Paper 4

256.1–300.0 g/m2 (141.1–165.0 lb. Index)

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

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 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.

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 all your paper in the same environment - a room where the temperature is 20–25°C (68–77°F) and the humidity is 30–65%.

  • 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