P
APER
H
ANDLING
2.2
Selecting Print Materials
You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain paper,
envelopes, labels, transparencies, and so on. Always use print
materials that meet the guidelines for use with this machine.
See “Paper Specifications” on page A.5. To get the best possible
print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper.
When you choose print materials, consider the following:
• Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be
appropriate for your project.
• Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the
paper adjusters of the paper tray.
• Weight: Your machine supports paper weights as follows:
- 16 ~ 24 lbs (60 ~ 90 g/m
2
) bond for the paper tray
- 16 ~ 43 lbs (60 ~ 163 g/m
2
) bond for the manual feeder
• Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and produce
sharper, more vibrant images.
• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affects
how crisp the printing looks on the paper.
C
AUTION
: Using print materials that does not conform to the
specifications listed “Paper Specifications” on page A.5 may
cause problems that may require service. This service is not
covered by the warranty or service agreements.
Type, Input Sources and Capacities
Paper Type
Input Source/Capacity
*
*
Maximum capacity may be reduced depending on the paper thickness.
Paper Tray Manual Feeder
Plain paper
250 1
Envelopes
- 1
Labels
**
** If you experience excessive jamming, load one sheet at a time through the
manual feeder.
- 1
Transparency films
**
-
1
Card stocks
**
-
1