[F-08] Paper Requirements

This section describes the paper types, printable areas, and how to store printer paper.
IMPORTANT
Precaution when printing on paper

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 210.0 mm wide, the print speed may drop gradually.
If the printer is used continuously for an extended period of time, the internal temperature of the printer may increase, activating a safety mechanism and pausing printing temporarily.

Usable Paper

Usable Paper Size

These paper sizes can be used in the paper cassette and manual feed slot.
Paper Type Paper Size
Standard paper A4 (210.0 mm × 297.0 mm)
B5 (182.0 mm × 257.0 mm)
A5 (148.0 mm × 210.0 mm)
Legal* (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm)
Letter* (215.9 mm × 279.4 mm)
Executive* (184.1 mm × 266.7 mm)
Statement (139.7 mm × 215.9 mm)
Foolscap (215.9 mm × 330.2 mm)
16K (195.0 mm × 270.0 mm)
Custom paper size 76.2 to 215.9 mm wide and 127.0 to 355.6 mm long
Envelope Envelope DL (110.0 mm × 220.0 mm)
Envelope COM10 (104.9 mm × 241.3 mm)
Envelope C5 (162.0 mm × 229.0 mm)
Envelope Monarch (98.5 mm × 190.5 mm)
Envelope B5 (176.0 mm × 250.0 mm)
Index card 76.2 mm × 127.0 mm
* The following paper sizes are abbreviated as follows on the paper cassette.

Usable Paper Type

These paper types can be used in the paper cassette and manual feed slot.
Paper Type Printing Preference Setting
Plain paper*1 75 - 90 g/m2 [Plain Paper]
60 - 74 g/m2 [Plain Paper L]*2
Heavy paper 91 - 120 g/m2 [Heavy Paper 1]
121 - 163 g/m2 [Heavy Paper 2]
Transparency [Transparency]*3
Coated paper 100 - 110 g/m2 [Coated Paper 1]
120 - 130 g/m2 [Coated Paper 2]
155 - 165 g/m2 [Coated Paper 3]
220 - 230 g/m2 [Coated Paper 4]
Glossy film [Glossy Film]
Label [Label]
Envelope [Envelope]*4
[Envelope H]*5
Index card [Heavy Paper 2]
*1 Recycled paper (60 to 80 g/m2) can be used as plain paper.
*2 Select this when using thin paper.
*3 This only supports printing in black and white.
*4 When printing envelopes, the printer automatically applies the appropriate print mode by specifying the output size.
*5 Use this setting if envelopes are not printed properly when [Envelope] is selected for [Paper Type].
NOTE
Specifying the paper size

Open the printing preferences dialog box and use the following procedure.
  1. Click the [Page Setup] tab.
  2. Select the size of the paper to be output from [Output Size].

Paper Capacity

Paper Type Paper Source
Paper cassette Manual feed slot
Plain paper (80 g/m2) Approx. 150 sheets 1 sheet
Heavy paper (128 g/m2) Approx. 100 sheets 1 sheet
Transparency (black-and-white printing only) Approx. 50 sheets 1 sheet
Label Approx. 50 sheets 1 sheet
Coated paper Approx. 100 sheets 1 sheet
Index card Approx. 15 sheets 1 sheet
Envelope Approx. 10 sheets 1 sheet

Output Tray Capacity

Paper Type Output Tray Capacity*
(Face-down)
Plain paper (80 g/m2) Approx. 125 sheets
Heavy paper (128 g/m2) Approx. 50 sheets
Transparency (black-and-white printing only) Approx. 10 sheets
Label Approx. 10 sheets
Coated paper Approx. 50 sheets
Index card Approx. 10 sheets
Envelope Approx. 10 sheets
* The actual capacity may vary depending on the installation conditions and paper type used.

Envelopes

Usable envelopes

IMPORTANT
Do not use the following types of envelopes

This may result in paper jams or poor print quality.
  • 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
  • Envelopes with the flap on the narrow side
NOTE
Precautions when printing envelopes
  • Do not print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes.
  • Before loading envelopes, flatten the stack of envelopes to release any remaining air, and press the fold lines along the edges tight.
  • The print speed drops when printing on envelopes.
  • Envelopes may become creased during printing.

Special Paper

Take the following precautions when printing on heavy paper, transparencies, or other special paper.

Heavy Paper

Transparency

Label

Coated Paper

Direction for Loading Paper

Load the paper with the side to be printed facing up and in vertical (portrait) direction. Paper cannot be loaded in a horizontal (landscape) direction.

Unusable Paper

Do not use the following types of paper, as these may cause paper jams, printer malfunction, or damage to the printer.

Paper That Was Stored Poorly

Paper with Holes or Perforations

Paper with Adhesive or a Special Coating

Paper with Items Attached

Paper That Is Difficult for Toner to Adhere to

Printable Area

Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Transparencies, Labels, and Coated Paper

You can print in the area up to 5 mm of the edges of the paper.

Envelope

You can print in the area up to 10 mm of the edges of the paper.
(Sample: Envelope COM10)
NOTE
Precautions when printing envelopes
  • Printing data in the entire printable area of an envelope may result in a deterioration in print quality.
  • Arrange the data to a size slightly smaller than the printable area.

Storing Paper and Printouts

Storing Paper

The quality of paper may deteriorate if stored improperly even when the paper meets the normal specifications.
Inferior paper may cause misfeeds, paper jams, or deterioration in print quality.
Observe the following guidelines when storing and handling paper.

Storage
Do not store paper in the following locations.

Storing Printed Paper

When handling or storing printouts printed by this printer, note the following points.

Storage Precautions when storing printouts with adhesive
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