Thick Paper Orientation and Recommended Status

When loading thick paper of 106-300 g/m2 (Approx. 28 lb. Bond–110 lb. Cover) in the paper trays, or in the bypass tray, follow the recommendations below to prevent misfeeds and loss of image quality.

Paper Orientation

Thick paper has a paper direction according to its grain. Set the paper direction according to the grain, as shown in the following diagram:

Direction of paper grain
Tray 1 or Tray 3 (LCT)

Tray 2–4
Large Capacity Tray

Bypass Tray

Illustration of Paper Orientation

Longitudinal direction

Illustration of Paper Orientation

Illustration of Paper Orientation

Illustration of Paper Orientation



Illustration of Paper Orientation

Illustration of Paper Orientation

Lateral direction

Not recommended

Illustration of Paper Orientation

Not recommended

Illustration of Paper Orientation
Paper Storage

  • Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)

  • Humidity: 30–65%.

Do not use together paper that has been stored in different environments.

Minimum Number of Sheets

  • 20 sheets or more (paper trays of the machine/optional lower paper trays unit used)

After loading paper, position the side fences flush against the paper stack.

Note

  • When printing on thick, smooth paper, be sure to fan the paper thoroughly before loading. If you do not fan thick paper, jams and misfeeds can occur. If paper continues to become jammed or feed in together even after they are fanned, load them one by one from the bypass tray.

  • Proper performance and quality may not be achieved under the recommended conditions depending on the paper.

  • The printed sheet may curl. If the printed sheet curls, correct it.

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