Media Types 103

Thick Stock

Paper thicker than 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) is referred to as thick stock. Test all
thick stock to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the image
does not shift.
DO NOT use thick stock that is
Mixed with any other media in Tray 1 (as this will cause printer misfeed-
ing)

Envelopes

Print on the front (address) side only. Some parts of the envelope consist of
three layers of paper—the front, back, and flap. Anything printed in these lay-
ered regions may be lost or faded.
Use envelopes that are
Common office envelopes approved for laser printing with diagonal joints,
sharp folds and edges, and ordinary gummed flaps
" Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed
area on the flaps may seal. Using envelopes with emulsion-based
glue avoids this problem.
Approved for laser printing
Capacity Tray 1
(Manual Feed
Tray)
Up to 20 thick stock sheets, depending on
their thickness.
Tray 2/3 Not supported
Orientation Face down
Driver
Media Type
Thick 1 (91-150 g/m2)
Thick 2 (151-210 g/m2)
Weight 91–210 g/m² (25–55.9 lb bond)
Duplexing Not supported
Capacity Tray 1
(Manual Feed
Tray)
Up to 10 envelopes, depending on their
thickness
Tray 2/3 Not supported
Orientation Face down
Driver
Media Type
Envelope
Weight 91-163 g/m² (25-43 lb bond)
Duplexing Not supported