Handling Paper
Selecting the Right Paper
Laser printing is a process involving laser light, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat. In addition, as the paper passes through the printer it undergoes considerable sliding, bending, and twisting motions. A high- quality printing paper matching the printer’s requirements withstands all these stresses, enabling the printer to turn out clean, crisp printed copies consistently.
Remember that all paper is not the same. Some of the factors to consider when selecting paper for the printer are as follows:
Condition
Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, or contaminated with lint, clay, or paper shreds.
Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing, misfeeding, and paper jams, and can shorten the life of the printer. In particular, avoid using paper with a surface coating or other surface treatment. The paper should have as smooth and even a surface as possible.
Composition
Do not use paper that has been coated or
Bond paper should contain at least 80 % pulp. Not more than 20 % of the total paper content should consist of cotton or other fibers.
Paper Sizes
Cassettes and an MP tray are available for the paper sizes listed in the table below. The dimensional tolerances are ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for the length and width. The angle at the corners must be 90° ±0.2°.
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Envelope | Ledger | 11 ⋅ 17 inches | ||
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Envelope #10 | Legal | |||
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Envelope #6 | Statement | |||
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Envelope DL | 110 ⋅ 220 mm | Folio | 210 ⋅ 330 mm | |
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Envelope C5 | 162 ⋅ 229 mm | A3 | 297 ⋅ 420 mm | |
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A6 | 105 ⋅ 148 mm | A4 | 210 ⋅ 297 mm | |
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B6 | 128 ⋅ 182 mm | A5 | 148 ⋅ 210 mm | |
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