2-10 Loading Paper

Paper Type
The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type
of paper being used.
A different paper type setting can be made for each paper source
including the MP tray. Not only can preset paper types be selected, but it
is also possible for you to define and select customized paper types.
Paper type can be changed using the printer driver and Configuration
Tool. The following types of paper can be used.
Paper Type
Paper source
MP tray Paper
Cassette
Paper Weight Duplex path
(MP tray available only
in Cassette mode)
Range Display in Status
Monitor
Plain Yes Yes 64 to 90g/m2Normal2 Yes
Transparency Yes No Transparency Extra Heavy No
Preprinted Yes Yes 75 to 90g/m2Normal2 Yes
Labels Yes No 105 to 135g/m2Heavy1 No
Bond Yes Yes 90 to 105g/m2Normal3 Yes
Recycled Yes Yes 75 to 90g/m2Normal2 Yes
Vellum Yes No Less than 64g/m2Light No
Rough Yes Yes 90 to 105g/m2Normal3 Yes
Letterhead Yes Yes 75 to 90g/m2Normal3 No
Color Yes Yes 75 to 90g/m2Normal3 Yes
Prepunched Yes Yes 75 to 90g/m2Normal2 Yes
Envelope Yes No 135 to 170g/m2Heavy3 No
Cardstock Yes No 135 to 170g/m2Heavy3 No
Thick Yes No 135 to 170g/m2Heavy3 No
High quality Yes Yes 75 to 90g/m2Normal2 Yes
Custom 1 (to 8)*Yes Yes 75 to 220g/m2Normal2 Yes
Yes: Can be stored No: Cannot be stored
*. This is a paper type defined and registered by the user. Up to eight types of user settings may be defined. User
can also enable or disable the duplex path when using Custom. For more information, refer to Status Monitor
on page3-10.