Understanding paper and specialty media 8 
guidelines
Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialty media. The MFP provides high quality printing on a variety of media. A number of things must be considered concerning media before printing. This chapter provides information on making media selections and caring for media.
•Supported print media
•Selecting print media
•Storing print media
•Avoiding jams
For more details about the types of paper and specialty media your MFP supports, see the Card Stock & Label Guide available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
We recommend that you try a limited sample of any paper or specialty media you are considering using with the MFP before purchasing large quantities.
Supported print media
The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources for both input and output trays and bins.
•Print media sizes
•Media sizes supported in the finisher
•Feed characteristics by print media size
•Print media types
•Print media weights
•Media weights supported in the finisher
Note: If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size.
Print media sizes
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A3 | 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.) | ✓ |
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A4 | 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.) | ✓ |
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A5 | 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.) | ✓ |
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1 This size setting formats the page for 297.0 x 431.8 mm (11.7 x 17.0 in.) unless the size is specified by the software application.
2This output bin is only available when the finisher is installed.
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