Paper Handling
Print Media Guidelines
Verifying the Output Location
Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray
Using Manual Feed Mode
Printing on Special Materials
Print Media Guidelines
Printer media includes paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. Your printer provides high quality printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps you avoid printing problems. To get the best possible print quality, use only
When you choose print materials, consider the followings:
•Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be appropriate for the project.
•Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the paper adjusters of the paper tray.
•Weight: Your printer supports paper weights as follows:
¡16~24 lbs (60~90 g/m2) bond for the paper tray
¡16~43 lbs (60~163 g/m2) bond for manual feed mode
•Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and produces sharper, more vibrant images.
•Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper.
CAUTION: Using a material that does not conform to the specifications listed in "Paper Specifications" can cause problems that may require service. This service is not covered by the warranty or service agreements.
Types, Input Modes, and Capacities
Paper Type |
| Input Mode/Capacitya | |
| Automatic Feed |
| Manual Feed |
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Plain Paper | 150 |
| 1 |
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Envelopesb | - |
| 1 |
Labelsb | - |
| 1 |
Transparenciesb | - |
| 1 |
Card Stockb | - |
| 1 |
a.Maximum capacity may be reduced depending on the paper thickness.
b.If you load more than one sheet, paper jams will occur. You must load only one sheet at a time in the tray.
Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special material, keep these guidelines in mind:
•Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality.
•Use only
•Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a texture that is too smooth or too rough. Paper jams may occur.
•Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it. Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor.
•Do not place heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is packaged or unpackaged.
•Keep paper away from moisture, or other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.