A.2 Paper Quality

Paper Type

The following paper types are recommended for use with the ADF:

zWoodfree paper

zWood containing paper

When documents of a paper type other than those listed above are scanned, perform the test-scan with a same paper type first to check if the document can be scanned without problem.

Paper Weight

The following paper weights can be used with the ADF:

z52 to 127 g/m2 (14 to 34 lb)

zFor A8 and business card size, 127 g/m2 only

Precautions

The following documents may not scan successfully:

zDocuments of non-uniform thickness (e.g. envelopes and documents with attachments)

zWrinkled or curled documents (See the following hint)

zFolded or torn documents

zDocuments with appended photographs, notes, etc.

zTracing paper

zCoated paper

zCarbon paper

zCarbonless paper

zPhotosensitive paper

zPerforated or punched documents

zDocuments that are not square or rectangular

zExceptionally thin documents (less than 52 g/m2)

Do not attempt to scan the following types of documents:

zPaper-clipped or stapled documents

zDocuments on which the ink is still wet

zDocuments smaller than A8 Portrait

zDocuments wider than 216 mm (8.5 in.)

zNon-paper documents (such as fabric, foil, transparent paper, and plastic card)

zValuable documents that must not be damaged or dirty, such as certificate and cash voucher

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