Supported Paper and Media
Paper Usage Guidelines
The printer trays accommodate most sizes and types of paper, transparencies, or other specialty media. Follow these guidelines when loading paper and media in the trays:
■Use Tray 1 (MPT) for envelopes, thick card stock, and custom size paper.
■Fan paper, transparencies, or other specialty media before loading in the paper tray.
■Print envelopes, labels, and transparencies on
■See Printing Envelopes on page
■Do not overload the paper trays. Do not load paper above the fill line indicated on the paper guide.
■Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper. For Trays
■Use paper or other approved media from a new package if excessive jams occur.
See also:
Printing Transparencies on page
Printing Envelopes on page
Printing Labels on page
Printing Glossy Paper on page
Printing Custom Size Paper on page
Paper That May Damage Your Printer
Your printer is designed to use a variety of media types for print jobs. However, some media can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams, or damage to your printer.
Unacceptable media includes:
■Rough or porous media
■Plastic media other than supported transparencies
■Paper that has been folded or wrinkled
■Paper with staples
■Envelopes with windows or metal clasps
■Padded envelopes
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■Perforated media
Phaser® 6300/6350 Color Laser Printer