2. Printing Methods
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1Legal size paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada.
Recommended paper
Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small quantity to make sure that the paper is suitable.
Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying.
Use paper that is 75 to 90g/m2 (20 to 24 lb).
Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper.
Use long-grain paper.
Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%.
This printer can use recycled paper that meets DIN 19309 specifications.
CAUTION
DO NOT use ink jet paper because it may cause a paper jam or damage your printer.
Note
If you use paper that is not recommended, a paper jam or misfeed may occur in the printer.
To help you choose which paper to use with this printer, see Important information for choosing your paper
on page 105.
MP Tray Tray 1 Tray 2, Tray 3 DX
Paper size Width: 69.9 to
215.9 mm (2.75 to
8.5 in.)
Length: 116 to
406.4 mm (4.57 to
16 in.)
A4, Letter, Legal 1,
B5 (ISO), Executive,
A5, A6, B6(ISO)
A4, Letter, Legal 1,
B5 (ISO), Executive,
A5, B6 (ISO)
A4, Letter, Legal 1
Number of sheets
(80 g/m2 / 21 lb)
50 sheets 250 sheets 250 sheets
Europe USA
Plain paper Xerox Premier 80 g/m2
Xerox Business 80g/m2
M-real DATACOPY 80 g/m2
Xerox 4200DP 20 lb
Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb
Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2N/A
Transparency 3M CG3300 3M CG3300
Labels Avery laser label L7163 Avery laser label #5160