Choosing Paper
This section gives you the specifications for paper you should use and paper you should not use in the printer. Using a good quality of paper ensures the best print quality, prevents paper jams, and reduces the amount of maintenance needed.
Note: Not all print media can be used in this printer. Always print a few pages before you buy a large quantity of paper. IBM recommends that you use IBM paper for the best printing results. Envelopes and labels are not recommended.
Paper You Should Use
The following table gives you specifications for paper you should use in the printer.
Paper Specifications
Source | Paper | Size |
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| 216 × 356 mm to 184 × 267 mm | 60 to 90 g/m2 | Up to a | |
Tray 1 or tray |
| Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) |
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Plain | Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) |
| 250 sheets of 80 g/m2 | ||
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| A4 (210 × 297 mm) |
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| JIS B5 (182 × 257 mm) |
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| 216 × 356 mm to 184 × 267 mm | 60 to 105 g/m2 | Up to a | |
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| Letter (8.5 | × 11 inches) |
| height (approximately |
| Plain | Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) |
| 100 sheets of 80 g/m2 | |
Auxiliary tray |
| A4 (210 × 297 mm) |
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| JIS B5 (182 × 257 mm) |
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| Transparencies | Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) |
| Approximately 20 | |
| A4 (210 × 297 mm) |
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Paper You Should Not Use
This section lists the kinds of paper that you should not use in the printer.
Do not use paper that easily causes paper jams. Examples are:
•Labels
•Envelopes
•Paper that is too thick or too thin
•Wet paper
•Highly textured or rough paper
•Curled, creased, or damaged paper
•Nonrectangular paper such as aerograms
•Paper with cutouts or perforations such as
•Paper with an irregular shape
•Paper with wrinkles or rips
•Paper with special coating
