Recommended Paper
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 | Select the paper size using the paper size dial on the tray*1: A4 | 550 sheets (When using Plain Paper 1) |
52-220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond - 80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 | Set the paper size dial on the tray to "Asterisk", and select the paper size with the control panel: A5 | 550 sheets (When using Plain Paper 1) |
52-220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond - 80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 | Custom size:  Vertical: 148.0–356.0 mm Horizontal: 82.5–216.0 mm  Vertical: 5.83–14.01 inches Horizontal: 3.25–8.50 inches | 550 sheets (When using Plain Paper 1) |
Envelopes | Select the paper size: 41/8 × 91/2 | *2 |
, B5 JIS*1 When a print job is performed on A5 or 51/2" × 81/2" paper, it is recommended to set the paper horizontally. While a print job is performed on paper that is loaded vertically, smearing may occur near the edges of the printed paper. Also, use the bypass tray when printing on paper that is set horizontally.
*2 Do not stack over the limit mark. The number of sheets you can load in the paper tray varies depending on the weight and condition of the paper.
Lower paper tray (250 sheets)
Paper type and weight | Paper size | Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52-220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond - 80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 | Select the paper size using the paper size dial on the tray*1: A4 | 275 sheets (When using Plain Paper 1) |
52-220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond - 80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 | Set the paper size dial on the tray to "Asterisk", and select the paper size with the control panel: A5 | 275 sheets (When using Plain Paper 1) |
52-220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond - 80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 | Custom size: Vertical: 148.0–356.0 mm Horizontal: 82.5–216.0 mm Vertical: 5.83–14.01 inches Horizontal: 3.25–8.50 inches | 275 sheets (When using Plain Paper 1) |
Lower paper tray (500 sheets)
Paper type and weight | Paper size | Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52-220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond - 80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 | Select the paper size using the paper size dial on the tray*1: A4 | 550 sheets (When using Plain Paper 1) |
52-220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond - 80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 | Set the paper size dial on the tray to "Asterisk", and select the paper size with the control panel: A5 | 550 sheets (When using Plain Paper 1) |
52-220 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond - 80 lb. Cover) Thin Paper–Thick Paper 3 | Custom size: Vertical: 148.0–356.0 mm Horizontal: 82.5–216.0 mm Vertical: 5.83–14.01 inches Horizontal: 3.25–8.50 inches | 550 sheets (When using Plain Paper 1) |
Bypass tray
Paper type and weight | Paper size | Paper capacity |
|---|---|---|
52-256 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond-140 lb. Index) Thin Paper-Thick Paper 3 | Select the paper size*1*6: A4 |
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52-256 g/m2 (14 lb. Bond-140 lb. Index) Thin Paper-Thick Paper 3 | Custom size*7 Vertical: 127.0–900.0 mm Horizontal: 60.0–216.0 mm Vertical: 5.00–35.43 inches Horizontal: 2.37–8.50 inches |
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Translucent paper | A4 Custom size*4 Vertical: 127.0–900.0 mm Horizontal: 60.0–216.0 mm Vertical: 5.00–35.43 inches Horizontal: 2.37–8.50 inches | *5 |
OHP transparencies | *2 | |
Label paper (adhesive labels) | 1 sheet | |
Envelopes | Select the paper size: 41/8 × 91/2 | *4 |
*1 When a print job is performed on A5 or 51/2" × 81/2" paper, it is recommended to load the paper horizontally. While a print job is performed on paper that is loaded vertically, smearing may occur near the edges of the printed paper.
*2 When loading OHP transparencies in the bypass tray, do not stack paper over the limit mark.
*3 When loading thick paper in the bypass tray, do not stack paper over the limit mark. The number of sheets you can load in the bypass tray varies depending on the weight and condition of the paper.
*4 Load envelopes so that the height of the stack of envelopes does not exceed the limit mark of the bypass tray without pressing on the stack of envelopes.
*5 When loading Translucent paper in the bypass tray, do not stack paper over the limit mark.
*6 For copier mode, see "Copying from the Bypass Tray", Copy/Document Server.
*7 Enter the paper size. For copier mode, see "Copying onto Custom Size Paper from the Bypass Tray", Copy/Document Server.
Paper Thickness
Paper Thickness*1 | Paper weight |
|---|---|
Thin Paper | 52–65 g/m2 (14–18 lb. Bond) |
Plain Paper 1 | 66–74 g/m2 (18–20 lb. Bond) |
Plain Paper 2 | 75–90 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 | 131–162 g/m2 (35 lb. Bond–90 lb. Index) |
Thick Paper 3 | 163–256 g/m2 (90 lb.Index-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.
Certain types of paper, such as translucent paper or 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 print speed may be slower than usual.
When loading thick paper of 106–256 g/m2 (28 lb. Bond–140 lb. Index), see When Loading Thick Paper.
When loading envelopes, see When Loading 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", For First-time Users.
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", Settings. For the setting procedure of the Auto Tray Switching function, see "General Features", Copy/Document Server.
When you are using 45K copy and print paper, loading the paper fully up to load limit mark (MAX mark) may cause paper jams. Load the number of sheets of paper described below, as a guide.
Lower paper tray (500 sheets)
A4
: 500 sheets or lessB5
: 500 sheets or lessA5
: 250 sheets or less
We recommend that you use the bypass tray when you use a paper size smaller than the sizes above.
Lower paper tray (250 sheets)
A4
: 250 sheets or lessB5
: 250 sheets or lessA5
: 125 sheets or less
We recommend that you use the bypass tray when you use a paper size smaller than the sizes above.