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Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer
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Paper Recommendations
Note the following suggestions when handling or selecting paper used with this
printer.
Loading Paper
• Confirm the paper types of the printer. For more information, see p.33 “Types
of Paper and Other Media”. Print quality cannot be guaranteed if other paper
types are used.
• Do not use paper that is already printed on.
• If you load paper into the paper tray, be sure not to stack over the limit mark.
• If you load paper onto the Bypass Tray, be sure that paper fits under the side
guide.
• If you load paper into the paper tray, confirm that the print side is facing
down.
• If you load paper onto the Bypass Tray, confirm that the print side is facing
up.
Storing Paper
Paper should always be stored properly. Improperly stored paper might result
in poor print quality, paper misfeeds or printer damage.
Recommendations are as follows:
• Avoid storing paper in humid areas.
• Avoid exposing paper to direct sunlight.
• Store on a flat surface.
• Keep open reams of paper in the package in which the paper came.
Types of Paper and Other Media
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❖ Plain paper
• If you print on paper heavier than 105 g/m
2
(28 lb. bond), use the Bypass
Tray. The Bypass Tray can hold paper up to 162 g/m
2
(43 lb. bond) in
weight.
• If you load paper heavier than 155 g/m
2
(41 lb. bond) onto the Bypass
Tray, set the printer to Thick Paper mode using the control panel.
• If paper is curled or bent, correct it before loading.