Selecting Print Media
Selecting the appropriate print media for the printer helps you avoid printing problems. The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct print
media for the printer.
Paper
For the best print quality, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, grain long 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 paper accordingly. See
Loading Standard Trays and Optional Trays
or
Loading the Multipurpose Feeder
for detailed tray-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.
The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 230°C (446°F). For Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) applications and for non
-MICR
applications, use only paper able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with the
manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
Paper Weight
The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) grain long in the integrated and optional 500
-sheet trays and paper
weights from 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond) grain long in the multipurpose feeder and optional 250
-
sheet trays. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might
not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. When using paper narrower than 182 x
257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.), make sure the weight is greater than or equal to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond).
Unacceptable paper
(37 to 39 lb bond)
(37 to 39 lb bond)
(37 to 39 lb
bond)
Labels
—
maximum
Paper
180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
163 g/m2
(43 lb bond)
NOTE:
Not supported in the
multipurpose feeder.
N/A
180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
Dual-web paper
180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
163 g/m2
(43 lb bond)
Not supported in the
multipurpose feeder.
180 g/m2
(48 lb bond)
Polyester
220 g/m2
(59 lb bond)
220 g/m2
(59 lb bond)
NOTE:
Not supported in the
multipurpose feeder.
220 g/m2
(59 lb bond)
Vinyl
300 g/m2
(92 lb liner)
260 g/m2
(78 lb liner)
NOTE:
Not supported in the
multipurpose feeder.
300 g/m2
(92 lb liner)
Integrated forms
Pressure-sensitive area (must
enter the printer first)
140 to 175 g/m2
140 to 175 g/m2
N/A
140 to 175 g/m2
(up to 47 lb
bond)
Paper base (grain long)
75 to 135 g/m2
(20 to 36 lb bond)
75 to 135 g/m2
(20 to 36 lb bond)
75 to 135 g/m2
(20 to 36 lb
bond)
Envelopes 100% cotton content
maximum weight
—
24 lb
Sulfite, wood-free, or up to
100% cotton bonds
Not recommended
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)2, 3
60 to 105
g/m2
(16 to 28 lb
bond)3
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb
bond)
1
Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m
2
.
2
Includes envelopes fed from the multipurpose feeder only.
3
28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content.
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