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    Usable Paper

    27-Sep-2011
    8200415800

    Solution

    Paper Size
    The following shows the paper sizes that can be used with this printer.
    : The paper is available for 1-sided printing and automatic 2-sided printing.
    : The paper is available for only 1-sided printing.
    : The paper cannot be used for printing.
    Paper SizePaper Source
    Multi-purpose TrayCassette 1Cassette 2 (Optional)
    A4 (210.0 mm x 297.0 mm)
    B5 (182.0 mm x 257.0 mm)
    A5 (148.0 mm x 210.0 mm)
    Legal (8.50 in. x 14.00 in.)
    Foolscap (8.50 in. x 13.00 in.)
    Letter (8.50 in. x 11.00 in.)
    Executive (7.25 in. x 10.50 in.)
    Statement (5.50 in. x 8.50 in.)
    Envelope DL (110.0 mm x 220.0 mm)
    Envelope COM10 (104.7 mm x 241.3 mm)
    Envelope C5 (162.0 mm x 229.0 mm)
    Envelope Monarch (98.4 mm x 190.5 mm)
    Envelope B5 (176.0 mm x 250.0 mm)
    Index Card (3.00 in. x 5.00 in.)
    16K (195.0 mm x 270.0 mm)
    Custom paper size*1*2*2
    *1 Custom size paper that is 76.2 to 215.9 mm wide and 127.0 to 355.6 mm long can be loaded.
    *2 Custom size paper that is 100.0 to 215.9 mm wide and 148.0 to 355.6 mm long can be loaded.

    IMPORTANT
    About print speed
    • The print speed may drop depending on the settings for the paper size, paper type, and number of copies.
    • When continuously printing paper that is less than 202.0 mm wide, the print speed may drop gradually.

    Paper Type
    The following shows the paper types that can be used with this printer.
    : The paper is available for 1-sided printing and automatic 2-sided printing.
    : The paper is available for only 1-sided printing.
    : The paper cannot be used for printing.
    Paper TypeSetting for [Paper Type] in the Printer DriverPaper Source
    Multi-purpose TrayCassette 1Cassette 2
    (Optional)
    Plain paper*160 to 74 g/㎡[Plain Paper L]*2
    70 to 90 g/㎡[Plain Paper]*2*3
    Heavy paper86 to 119 g/㎡[Heavy Paper 1]*3
    120 to 128 g/㎡[Heavy Paper 2]
    129 to 163 g/㎡[Heavy Paper 3]
    Transparency (black-and-white printing only)[Transparency]
    Label[Label]
    Coated paper120 to 130 g/㎡[Coated Paper 1]
    155 to 165 g/㎡[Coated Paper 2]
    210 to 220 g/㎡[Coated Paper 3]
    Envelope[Envelope]*6*6
    [Envelope H]*5*6*6
    *1 Recycled paper can be used as plain paper.
    *2 If you want to print paper of 70 to 74 g/㎡, you can specify either of [Plain Paper] or [Plain Paper L].*4
    *3 If you want to print paper of 86 to 90 g/㎡, you can specify either of [Plain Paper] or [Heavy Paper 1].*4
    *4 If either setting causes the following problems etc., specify the other setting to print.
    - Output paper curls.
    - Residual images appear on non-printed areas.
    - The toner does not fix onto paper well, and the printing comes out faint.
    *5 If you want to improve the toner fixation when printed with [Envelope] selected, select [Envelope H].
    *6 Envelope Monarch cannot be loaded.

    IMPORTANT
    About print speed
    • The print speed may drop depending on the settings for the paper size, paper type, and number of copies.

    Plain Paper
    This printer can print plain paper (60 to 90 g/㎡) of the following sizes.
    • Standard paper size: A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, Executive, Foolscap, Statement, 16K
    • Custom paper size: Width 76.2 to 215.9 mm; Length 127.0 to 355.6 mm
    * Paper of A4, B5, Legal, Letter, Executive, or Foolscap size is available for automatic 2-sided printing.
    * Recycled paper can be used as plain paper.

    Heavy Paper
    This printer can print heavy paper (91 to 163 g/㎡) of the following sizes.
    • Standard paper size: A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, Executive, Foolscap, Statement, 16K
    • Custom paper size: Width 76.2 to 215.9 mm; Length 127.0 to 355.6 mm
    * Paper of A4, B5, Legal, Letter, Executive, or Foolscap size is available for automatic 2-sided printing.
    IMPORTANT
    About print speed
    • The print speed drops when printing on heavy paper.

    Transparency
    This printer can print A4 and Letter size transparencies.
    IMPORTANT
    Precautions when using transparencies
    • Transparencies can only be printed in black and white.
    • Thoroughly fan the transparencies before loading them as they may stick to each other.
    • Take care not to mark or stain the printing surface of the transparencies with fingerprints, dust, or oil.
    • The print speed drops when printing on transparencies.

    Label
    This printer can print A4 and Letter size labels.
    IMPORTANT
    Precautions when using labels
    • Do not use the following types of labels. 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
    • The print speed drops when printing labels.

    Coated Paper
    This printer can print the following coated paper.
    • Size: A4, Letter
    • Weight: 120 to 130 g/㎡, 155 to 165 g/㎡, 210 to 220 g/㎡

    Envelope
    This printer can print the following envelopes.


    IMPORTANT
    Precautions when using envelopes
    • 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
    • Before loading envelopes, flatten the stack of envelopes to release any remaining air, and press the fold lines along the edges tight.
    • Do not print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes.
    • The print speed drops when printing on envelopes.

    NOTE
    When printing on envelopes
    • They may become creased.