Usable paper
11-Apr-2012
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Issue
To ensure optimum performance, use only paper that falls within the specifications in the following lists. Using inappropriate paper may result in deterioration in print quality or paper jams.
Cause and Solution
IMPORTANT
Operational requirements and restrictions are indicated at the end of this page. Be sure to read these items carefully in order to operate the printer correctly, and to avoid damage to the printer.
Paper size:
The following shows the paper sizes that can be used with this printer. The symbol 
indicates the paper that can be used for 1-sided printing and automatic 2-sided printing, the symbol 
indicates the paper that can be used for only 1-sided printing, and the symbol X indicates the paper that cannot be used.
indicates the paper that can be used for 1-sided printing and automatic 2-sided printing, the symbol indicates the paper that can be used for only 1-sided printing, and the symbol X indicates the paper that cannot be used.| Paper Size | Paper Source | |||
| Multi-purpose Tray | Cassette 1 | Cassette 2 (Optional) | ||
| A4 | | | | |
| B5 | | | | |
| A5 | | | | |
| Legal | | | | |
| Letter | | | | |
| Executive | | | | |
| Custom Size | *1 | *2 | *2 | |
| Envelope | Envelope DL 110.0 mm x 220.0 mm | | X | X |
| Envelope COM10 104.7 mm x 241.3 mm | | X | X | |
| Envelope C5 162.0 mm x 229.0 mm | | X | X | |
| Envelope Monarch 98.4 mm x 190.5 mm | | X | X | |
| Envelope B5 176.0 mm x 250.0 mm | | X | X | |
*1 You can load paper of the following custom sizes.
- When loading paper in portrait orientation: Width 76.2 to 215.9 mm; Length 127.0 to 355.6 mm
- When loading paper in landscape orientation: Width 127.0 to 215.9 mm; Length 127.0 to 215.9 mm
*2 You can load paper of the following custom sizes.
- When loading paper in portrait orientation: Width 148.0 to 215.9 mm; Length 210.0 to 355.6 mm
- When loading paper in landscape orientation: Width 210.0 to 215.9 mm; Length 210.0 to 215.9 mm
Paper type:
The following shows the paper types that can be used with this printer. The symbol indicates the paper that can be used for 1-sided printing and automatic 2-sided printing, the symbol indicates the paper that can be used for only 1-sided printing, and the symbol X indicates the paper that cannot be used.
indicates the paper that can be used for 1-sided printing and automatic 2-sided printing, the symbol indicates the paper that can be used for only 1-sided printing, and the symbol X indicates the paper that cannot be used.| Paper Type | Paper Source | ||
| Multi-purpose Tray | Cassette 1 | Cassette 2 | |
| (Optional) | |||
| Plain paper (64 - 80 g/m2) | | | |
| Heavy paper (90 - 120 g/m2) | | | |
| Heavy paper (121 - 163 g/m2) | | X | X |
| Heavy paper (199 g/m2) | | X | X |
| Transparency | | X | X |
| Label | | X | X |
| Envelope | | X | X |
Plain paper:
This printer can print plain paper that is 76.2 to 215.9 mm wide, 127.0 to 355.6 mm long, and that weighs between 64 and 80 g/m2, including the standard size paper sizes: A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, and Executive.
A4, Legal, and Letter sizes can be used for automatic 2-sided printing.
Heavy paper:
This printer can print heavy paper that is 76.2 to 215.9 mm wide, 127.0 to 355.6 mm long, and that weighs between 91 and 199 g/m2, including the standard size paper sizes: A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, and Executive.
Heavy paper that weighs between 90 - 120 g/m2 can be loaded in the paper cassettes and multi-purpose tray. Heavy paper that weighs between 121 - 199 g/m2 can be loaded in the multi-purpose tray. Also, paper at a size of A4, Legal, or Letter that weighs between 90 - 120 g/m2 is available for automatic 2-sided printing.
Transparency:
This printer can print A4 and Letter size transparencies.
You can feed transparencies from the multi-purpose tray.
Label:
This printer can print A4 and Letter size labels.
You can feed labels from the multi-purpose tray.
Envelope:
The envelopes that can be used with this printer are as follows:
You can feed envelopes from the multi-purpose tray.
* You cannot use envelopes at sizes of DL, COM 10, Monarch, and C5 that have a flap on the short edge.
Abbreviations of paper sizes:
The following shows the abbreviations of paper sizes that are marked on the paper cassette.
| Paper Size | Paper Guides |
| Legal | LGL |
| Letter | LTR |
| Executive | EXEC |
IMPORTANT
a. Print speed may drop depending on the settings for the paper size, paper type, and total print pages.
- Envelope: Approximately 5 ppm
b. When continuously printing the paper of 200 mm size or smaller, the safety function that prevents damages caused by heat may slow the print speed down in stages. (It may be as slow as approximately 2 ppm.)
c. Thoroughly fan the transparencies before loading them as they may stick to each other.
d. Do not use the labels in the following conditions. Using inappropriate labels may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may result in damage to the printer.
- Peeled labels or partly used labels
- Coated labels that are easily peeled off from the backing sheet
- Labels with uneven adhesive
e. Do not use the following types of envelopes. Using inappropriate envelopes may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may result in damage to the printer.
- Envelopes with fasteners or snaps
- Envelopes with address windows
- Envelopes with adhesive on the surface
- Wrinkled or creased envelopes
- Poorly manufactured envelopes in which the glued parts are uneven
- Irregularly-shaped envelopes
f. Before loading the envelopes, flatten the stack of envelopes to release any remaining air, and press the fold lines along the edges tight.
g. Do not print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes.
h. When loading envelopes at a size of DL, COM10, C5, or Monarch, load them so that the flap is toward the left of the printer when viewed from the front.
(
: Feeding direction)
: Feeding direction)
i. When printing envelopes of the Envelope B5 size, close the flaps and load them so that the envelopes are printed from the top (the edge with the flap).
(: Feeding direction)
: Feeding direction)
j. When printing envelopes, output them to the face-up output tray.
k. Printing speed drops when printing envelops.
NOTE
When printing envelopes, they may be creased.