Chapter 2

Acceptable paper and other print media

Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using.

You can use the following types of print media: plain paper, thin paper, thick paper, thicker paper, bond paper, recycled paper, labels or envelopes.

For best results, follow the instructions below:

DO NOT put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper jams or misfeeds.

For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software application as the paper in the tray.

Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing.

Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small quantity to make sure the paper is suitable.

Use labels that are designed for use in laser machines.

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Recommended paper and print media

Paper Type

Item

Plain Paper

Xerox 4200DP 20 lb

 

 

 

Hammermill Laser Print

 

(24 lb=90 g/m2)

Recycled Paper

No specific brand

 

recommended

 

 

Labels

Avery laser labels white

 

#5160

 

 

Envelopes

No specific brand

 

recommended

 

 

Type and size of paper

The machine feeds paper from the installed standard paper tray, multi-purpose tray or optional lower tray.

The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows:

Tray and optional unit

Name

Standard Paper Tray

Tray 1

 

 

Multi-purpose Tray

MP Tray

 

 

Optional Lower Tray

Tray 2 1

1The optional lower tray is available for DCP-8150DN and DCP-8155DN.