EN Selecting media for the ADF 141
Note You might be able to print on heavier paper if you do not fill the input tray to capacity and if you use
paper with a smoothness rating of 100 to 180 Sheffield.
Card stock construction
● Smoothness: 135-157 g/m
2
(36-to 42-pound) card stock should have a smoothness rating of
100 to 180 Sheffield. 60-135 g/m
2
(16- to 36-pound) card stock should have a smoothness
rating of 100 to 250 Sheffield.
● Construction: Card stock should lie flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) of curl.
● Condition: Make sure that the card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
● Sizes: Only use card stock within the following size ranges:
• Minimum: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)
• Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Card stock guidelines
● If the card stock curls or jams, print using the straight-through output path.
● Set margins at least 2 mm (0.08 inch) away from the edges.
Selecting media for the ADF
ADF specifications
● Input capacity: The ADF holds up to 50 sheets of flat 60 to 90 g/m (16- to 24-pound) plain
paper.
● Media size: Only use plain paper within the following size ranges:
• Minimum: 127 mm x 127 mm (5 x 5 inches)
• Maximum: 215.9 mm x 381 mm (8.5 x 15 inches)
Note Use the flatbed scanner for copying and scanning if the media is fragile, thin, or thick. The flatbed
scanner provides the best copy and scan quality. The ADF is recommended for plain paper copying,
scanning, and faxing (faxing can be done only from the ADF).