Media Recommendations

Your printer can handle a variety of print media, including a range of paper weights and sizes, transparencies, labels and envelopes. This section provides general advice on choice and use of media.

CAUTION!

Print media must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second.

Media Weight Designations

Weight

 

 

 

 

Designation

Weight

Feed Tray

Duplexer?

Exit Tray

 

 

 

 

 

Light

16-19 lb. US Bond

Tray 1

No

Topa

 

(60-71 g/m²)

Tray 2

 

Rearb

Medium

20-27 lb. US Bond

Tray 1

Yes

Top

 

(75-101 g/m²)

Tray 2

 

Rear

 

 

MP Tray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy

28-32 lb. US Bond

Tray 1

Yes (restricted

Rear

 

(105-120 g/m²)

Tray 2

to 28 lb.

Only

 

 

MP Tray

maximum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ultra Heavy

33-54 lb. US Bond

Tray 2c

No

Rear

 

(124-203 g/m²)

MP Tray

 

Only

 

 

 

 

 

a.Face Down Stacker

b.Face Up Stacker

c.47 lb. (177 g/m²) maximum for Tray 2

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