Paper Handling
Print Media Guidelines
Setting the Paper Size
Storing Print Media
Setting the Paper Type
Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications
Setting the Paper Tray
Selecting an Output Location
Tray Behavior
Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray
Setting the Paper Margin
Using the MPF (Multi purpose feeder)
Print Media Guidelines
Print media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. Your printer provides high quality
printing on a variety of print media. Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps you to avoid
printing problems. This chapter provides information on how to help you make print media selections, how to
care for the print media, and how to load it in the tray 1, optional tray 2, or MPF.
Paper
For the best print quality, use 75 g/m
2
(20 lb) xerographic, long grain paper. Try a sample of any paper you
are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities.
When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load the paper
accordingly. See
"Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray"
and
"Using the MPF (Multi purpose feeder)"
for
detailed loading instructions.
Paper Characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. We recommend that you follow these
guidelines when evaluating new paper stock.
Weight
The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 105 g/m
2
(16 to 24lb bond) grain long in the
DADF and from 60 to 105g/m
2
(16 to 24 lb bond) grain long in the paper tray. Paper lighter than 60 g/m
2
(16 lb) may not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 75 g/m
2
(20 lb
bond) long grain paper.
For duplex printing, use 75 to 90 g/m
2
(20 to 24 lb bond) paper.
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