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3-2 Paper Handling
Paper
To obtain good print quality, use the recommended paper and properly position it in the
correct trays. For the desired paper orientation, see the labels on the trays. Refer to
Appendix C for detailed information about paper specifications and printing on special
print media.
Paper Weights
The printer accepts the following paper weights in all paper trays, including the MBT
and HCF:
Bond paper: 16-53 lb (60-199 g/m
2
)
Index paper: 90-110 lb (163-199 g/m
2
)
Paper Color
The printer accepts color paper in all paper trays, including the HCF. The seven pre-
defined colors are listed below. Additionally, you can define up to 80 custom colors
using the Web Utilities.
White
Pink
Yellow
Buff
Goldenrod
Blue
Green
Unacceptable Paper
Avoid using the following media as they cause paper jams and print quality problems.
Excessively thick or thin paper
Paper that has already been printed (preprinted letterhead is allowed)
Wrinkled, torn, or bent paper
Moist or wet paper
Curled paper
Paper with an electrostatic charge
Glued paper
Paper with special coating
Colored paper with surface treatment
Paper unable to withstand temperature of 302°F (150° C)
Thermal paper