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This section describes recommended paper sizes and types.
If you use paper that curls, either because it is too dry or too damp, a staple clogging or paper jam may occur.
Do not use paper designed for inkjet printers, as these may stick to the fusing unit and cause a misfeed.
When you load OHP transparencies, check the front and back of the sheets, and place them correctly, or a misfeed might occur.
Tray 1
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52–220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A4
A4 |
550 sheets |
52–220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
B5 JIS
A5 |
550 sheets |
52–220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
Custom size:
Vertical: 98.0–216.0 mm Horizontal: 148.0–297.0 mm
Vertical: 3.86–8.50 inches Horizontal: 5.83–11.69 inches |
550 sheets |
Envelopes |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu: 41/8 × 91/2 |
*1 |
, A5
*1 Paper can be loaded to a maximum stack height of 15 mm (0.6 inches) approximately.
Trays 2–4
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52–220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A4
A4 |
550 sheets |
52–220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu:
B5 JIS
A5 |
550 sheets |
52–220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 |
Custom size:
Vertical: 98.0–216.0 mm Horizontal: 148.0–355.6 mm
Vertical: 3.86–8.50 inches Horizontal: 5.83–14.00 inches |
550 sheets |
Envelopes |
Select the paper size using the Tray Paper Settings menu: 41/8 × 91/2 |
*1 |
*1 Paper can be loaded to a maximum stack height of 15 mm (0.6 inches) approximately.
Bypass tray
Paper type and weight |
Paper size |
Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52–256 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–140 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4 |
Paper sizes that can be detected automatically:
A4
81/2 × 11 |
100 sheets |
52–256 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–140 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4 |
*1
B5 JIS
A4 |
100 sheets |
52–256 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond–140 lb. Index) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 4 |
Custom size *2:
Vertical: 70.0–216.0 mm Horizontal: 127.0–600.0 mm *3*4
Vertical: 2.76–8.50 inches Horizontal: 5.00–23.62 inches *3*4 |
100 sheets |
OHP transparencies |
A4 |
*5 |
Label paper (adhesive labels) |
A4 |
1 sheet |
Envelopes |
*1 41/8 × 91/2 |
*5*6 |
*1 Select the paper size. For copier mode, see "Copying onto Regular Size Paper from the Bypass Tray", Copy/ Document Server. For printer mode, see Specifying regular sizes using the control panel.
*2 Enter the paper size. For copier mode, see "Copying onto Custom Size Paper from the Bypass Tray", Copy/ Document Server. For printer mode, see Specifying a custom size paper using the control panel.
*3 To load paper in the bypass tray and deliver it to the right tray, the horizontal length of paper must be 148.0 to 355.6 mm (5.83 to 14.00 inches).
*4 In copier or Document Server mode, the maximum horizontal length of the custom size is 355.6 mm (14.00 inches).
*5 The amount of paper that can be loaded is 10 mm (0.4 inches)/100 sheets approximately.
*6 Do not press on the stack of envelopes while determining if the stack exceeds the maximum height.
Paper Thickness
Paper Thickness *1 |
Paper weight |
|---|---|
Thin Paper *2 |
52–60 g/m2 (14–16 lb. Bond) |
Plain Paper 1 |
61–80 g/m2 (16–20 lb. Bond) |
Plain Paper 2 |
81–90 g/m2 (20–24 lb. Bond) |
Middle Thick |
91–105 g/m2 (24–28 lb. Bond) |
Thick Paper 1 |
106–130 g/m2 (28–35 lb. Bond) |
Thick Paper 2 |
131–163 g/m2 (35 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) |
Thick Paper 3 |
164–220 g/m2 (90 lb. Index–80 lb. Cover) |
Thick Paper 4 |
221–256 g/m2 (80 lb. Cover–140 lb. Index) |
*1 Print quality will decrease if the paper you are using is close to the minimum or maximum weight. Change the paper weight setting to thinner or thicker.
*2 Depending on the type of thin paper, the edges may crease or the paper may be misfed.
Certain types of paper, such as OHP transparencies, may produce noise when delivered. This noise does not indicate a problem and print quality is unaffected.
The paper capacity described in the tables above is an example. Actual paper capacity might be lower, depending on the paper type.
When loading paper, make sure the stack height does not exceed the limit mark of the paper tray.
If multiple sheet feeding occurs, fan sheets thoroughly or load sheets one by one from the bypass tray.
Flatten out curled sheets before loading them.
Depending on the paper sizes and types, the copy/print speed may be slower than usual.
When loading thick paper of 106–256 g/m2 (28 lb. Bond–140 lb. Index), see Thick paper.
When loading envelopes, see Envelopes.
When copying or printing onto letterhead paper, the paper placing orientation is different depending on which function you are using. For details, see Loading Orientation-fixed Paper or Two-sided Paper.
If you load paper of the same size and same type in two or more trays, the machine automatically feeds from one of the trays in which [Yes] is selected for [Apply Auto Paper Select] when the first tray in use runs out of paper. This function is called Auto Tray Switching. This saves interrupting a copy run to replenish paper when making a large number of copies. You can specify the paper type of the paper trays under [Paper Type]. For details, see "Tray Paper Settings", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings. For the setting procedure of the Auto Tray Switching function, see "General Features", Copy/ Document Server.
When loading label paper:
We recommend that you use specified label paper.
It is recommended to place one sheet at a time.
Specify [Label Paper] for paper type and select an appropriate paper thickness in [Tray Paper Settings].
When loading OHP transparencies:
We recommend that you use specified OHP transparencies.
When copying onto OHP transparencies, see "Copying onto OHP Transparencies", Copy/ Document Server.
When printing on OHP transparencies from the computer, see Specifying thick paper, thin paper, or OHP transparencies for paper type using the control panel.
Fan OHP transparencies thoroughly whenever you use them. This prevents OHP transparencies from sticking together, and from feeding incorrectly.
Remove copied or printed sheets one by one.
When loading coated paper:
To print on coated paper: press the [User Tools/Counter] key, press [Tray Paper Settings], and then, for each tray's [Paper Type] be sure to specify [Paper Type] to [Coated: Matted], and [Paper Thickness] to the appropriate paper thickness.
To print on high-gloss coated paper: press the [User Tools/Counter] key, press [Tray Paper Settings], and then, for each tray's [Paper Type], be sure to set [Paper Type] to [Coated: Glossy].
When loading coated paper or glossy paper, always fan the paper before using it.
If a paper jam occurs or if the machine makes a strange noise when feeding stacks of coated paper, feed the coated paper from the bypass tray one sheet at a time.
