Document types and sizes

Chemically treated paper (pressure-sensitive paper, carbon-coated paper, etc.)Coated (glossy, photo, etc.)Papers with raised, embossed lettering

Document types and sizes

The following document size is acceptable when you send a fax.The minimum document size is 148 mm (5.8 in.) wide by 128 mm (5 in.) long.

The maximum size is 216 mm (8.5 in.) wide by 356 mm (14 in.) long. Follow these tips to ensure worry-free faxing.

Be sure that your document is dry and free of staples, paper clips, and other foreign objects.

If you are sending more than one sheet, make sure the bottom sheet enters first. Insert the sheets with a slight push to ensure smooth feeding.

For multiple sheets, all pages of the document must be the same size and paper type.

If you are loading pages that are unusually thick or thin, feed one sheet at a time. If the document does not feed correctly, open the control panel, remove the document, and try loading it again.

For more information on what kind of paper you can use for documents, see Acceptable documents on page 63.

DO NOT try to send documents that are:wetcovered with wet ink or pastewrinkled, curled, or foldedtoo thin (less than 0.07 mm (0.18 in.) thick—onionskin, airmail paper, etc.)too thick (more than 0.15 mm (0.38 in.) thick—index cards, file folders)chemically processed (pressure-sensitive paper, carbon-coated paper, etc.)coated (glossy, etc.)too small or short (such as a label, voucher, etc.)made of cloth or metal

To send these documents, use an office copier to make a photocopy first, and then send the copy.

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