Printing Methods

Acceptable paper and other print media

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

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You can use the following types of print media: plain paper, thin paper, thick paper, thicker paper, bond paper, recycled paper, labels, envelopes or Glossy paper (see Print media on page 189).

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 correct 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 that the paper is appropriate for the machine.

Recommended paper and print media

Paper Type

Item

Plain paper

Xerox 4200 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)

 

 

Glossy paper

NewPage Futura Laser Gloss

 

80 lb (118 g/m2)

 

Xerox Digital Color Elite Gloss

 

 

Type and size of paper

The machine feeds paper from the installed standard paper tray or the manual feed slot. The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows:

Tray

Name

Paper tray

Tray 1

 

 

Manual feed slot

Manual

 

 

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