Available Paper

The paper types that can be used with this machine are shown in the following table. For available paper with options attached, see the specifications of respective options. Also, confirm the precautions regarding paper use.

Supported Paper Sizes

Paper Sizes	Paper Source (Standard)			Paper Source (Optional)
Paper Sizes	Paper Drawer 1	Paper Drawer 2	Multi-Purpose Tray	Cassette Feeding Unit-AW	High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit-E
A4
A4R	-				-
A3	-				-
A5					-
A5R					-
A6R					-
B4	-				-
B5					-
B5R	-				-
305x457 mm	-				-
320x450 mm (SRA3)	-	-		-	-
16K					-
16KR	-				-
8K	-				-
LTR
LTRR	-				-
LGL	-				-
11x17	-				-
STMT	-	-		-	-
STMTR					-
EXEC					-
Free Size (98.4 mm x 139.7 mm to 320 mm x 457.2 mm)	-	-		-	-
Custom Size (98.4 mm x 139.7 mm to 320 mm x 457.2 mm)	*1	*2		*2	-
No.10 (COM10)	-			-	-
ISO-C5		-		-	-
DL	-			-	-
Monarch	-			-	-
Nagagata 3				-	-
Yougatanaga 3				-	-
Kakugata 2	-			-	-
Custom Size (Envelope)	-	-	*3	-	-

*1 You can use custom size settings ranging from 105.0 mm x 148.0 mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm.

*2 You can use custom size settings ranging from 105.0 mm x 148.0 mm to 304.8 mm x 457.2 mm.

*3 You can use custom size settings ranging from 98.0 mm x 98.0 mm to 320.0 mm x 457.2 mm.

Paper sizes supported by this machine

The following table shows most of the sizes of paper and envelope that can be used with the machine.

Other supported paper sizes are as follows.

305 mm x 457 mm

320 mm x 450 mm (SRA3)

11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.8 mm)

"Vertical" side and "Horizontal" side of paper

In the User's Guide, regardless of the paper orientation, the side of paper perpendicular (

) to the front of the machine is referred to as the "vertical" side while the side parallel (

) to the front of the machine is referred to as the "horizontal" side.

In the User's Guide, loading paper with the longer side perpendicular to the front of the machine is referred to as placing in "portrait orientation" while loading paper with the longer side horizontal to the front of the machine is referred to as placing in "landscape orientation."

	Portrait orientation		Landscape orientation

"A4R," "A5R," "B5R," "LTRR," and "STMTR" refer to A4 / A5 / B5 / LTR / STMT size paper placed in landscape orientation, respectively.

Supported Paper Types

Chlorine-free paper can be used with this machine.

Paper Type	Paper Weight	Paper Source (Standard)			Paper Source (Optional)
Paper Type	Paper Weight	Paper Drawer 1	Paper Drawer 2	Multi-Purpose Tray	Cassette Feeding Unit-AW	High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit-ECassette Feeding Unit-AW
Thin 2	52 to 59 g/m2			*1
Thin 1	60 to 63 g/m2
Plain 1	64 to 75 g/m2
Plain 2	76 to 90 g/m2
Plain 3	91 to 105 g/m2
Heavy 1	106 to 128 g/m2
Heavy 2	129 to 150 g/m2
Heavy 3	151 to 163 g/m2
Heavy 4	164 to 180 g/m2
Heavy 5	181 to 220 g/m2
Heavy 6	221 to 256 g/m2
Heavy 7	257 to 300 g/m2	-	-		-	-
Recycled 1*2	64 to 75 g/m2
Recycled 2*2	76 to 90 g/m2
Recycled 3*2	91 to 105 g/m2
Pre-punched 1	64 to 75 g/m2
Pre-punched 2	76 to 90 g/m2
Transparency*3	121 to 220 g/m2					-
Labels	118 to 185 g/m2	-	-		-	-
Color	64 to 82 g/m2
Bond	83 to 99 g/m2
Tracing*4	64 to 99 g/m2	-	-		-	-
1-Sided Coated 1*4	106 to 128 g/m2	-	-		-	-
1-Sided Coated 2*4	129 to 163 g/m2	-	-		-	-
1-Sided Coated 3*4	164 to 220 g/m2	-	-		-	-
1-Sided Coated 4*4	221 to 256 g/m2	-	-		-	-
1-Sided Coated 5*4	257 to 300 g/m2	-	-	*5	-	-
2-Sided Coated 1*4	106 to 128 g/m2	-	-		-	-
2-Sided Coated 2*4	129 to 163 g/m2	-	-		-	-
2-Sided Coated 3*4	164 to 220 g/m2	-	-		-	-
2-Sided Coated 4*4	221 to 256 g/m2	-	-		-	-
2-Sided Coated 5*4	257 to 300 g/m2	-	-	*5	-	-
Letterhead 1	64 to 75 g/m2
Letterhead 2	76 to 90 g/m2
Letterhead 3	91 to 105 g/m2
Letterhead 4	106 to 128 g/m2
Letterhead 5	129 to 150 g/m2
Letterhead 6	151 to 163 g/m2
Letterhead 7	164 to 180 g/m2
Envelope	75 to 105 g/m2				-	-
Postcard	164 to 220 g/m2					-

*1 Not available when the optional Media Adjustment kit-A is attached.

*2 You can use 100% recycled paper.

*3 You can use A4 or LTR transparencies.

*4 When loading this type of paper in the multi-purpose tray, load only one sheet at a time.

*5 The optional Media Adjustment kit-A is required.

Paper Available for 2-Sided Copying/2-Sided Printing

When performing 2-sided copying or 2-sided printing, use paper that meets the following requirements.

Paper size:	305 mm x 457 mm, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 11" x 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMTR, EXEC, 8K, 16KR, 16K, and Custom Size (139.7 mm x 182 mm to 304.8 mm x 457.2 mm)
Paper type:	Thin 1 to Thin 2, Plain 1 to Plain 3, Heavy 1 to Heavy 5, Color, Recycled 1 to Recycled 3, Pre-Punched 1 to Pre-Punched 2, Bond, and Letterhead 1 to Letterhead 7
Paper weight:	52 g/m2 to 220 g/m2

If using other paper, use <2nd Side of 2-Sided Page> to copy/print on the back side of printed paper.

Paper Not Available for Finishing

Finishing functions are not available when making copies or printing on A5R-, A6R-, STMT-, STMTR-, 305 mm x 457 mm, 320.0 mm x 450.0 mm (SRA3), free size paper, transparencies, tracing paper, labels, envelope or postcards.

Using Heavy Paper for the Booklet Mode

If you set Heavy 6 for cover on <Booklet>, you cannot use the settings other than <Front Inside Cover> and <Back Inside Cover> to make copies or print.

Automatically Detectable Paper Sizes

Paper drawers 1: A4, B5, A5, A5R, LTR, STMTR, EXEC, 16K

Paper drawers 2: 305 mm x 457 mm, A3, B4, A4R, A4, B5R, B5, A5, A5R, A6R, 11" x 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMTR, EXEC, 8K, 16KR, 16K

Cassette Feeding Unit-AW: 305 mm x 457 mm, A3, B4, A4R, A4, B5R, B5, A5, A5R, A6R, 11" x 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMTR, EXEC, 8K, 16KR, 16K

High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit-E: A4, LTR

Unusable Paper

Before printing, check whether the paper to use is suitable. Do not use the following types of paper, as they can cause paper jams or printing errors:

Wrinkled, creased, curled, torn, or damp paper*1

Thin straw paper, very thin paper, coarse paper, glossy paper

Paper with glue or other adhesive sticking out or label paper whose back side can be easily peeled off

Paper printed by a thermal transfer printer, back side of paper printed by a thermal transfer printer

*1 Printing on damp paper may cause steam to be emitted from the output area or water droplets to adhere to the output part, but this does not indicate a malfunction. This is because the water contained in the paper evaporates due to the heat generated when the toner fixes to the paper. This is more likely to occur when the room temperature is low.

Precautions Regarding Paper


When using paper Only use paper that has fully acclimatized to the environment in which this machine is installed. Using paper that has been stored under different temperature or humidity may cause paper jams or result in poor print quality. Paper handling and storage We recommend using the paper immediately after opening the package. Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and store it on a flat surface. Keep the paper wrapped in its original package to protect the paper from moisture or dryness. Do not store the paper in such a way that may cause it to curl or fold. Do not store the paper vertically or stack too much paper. Do not store the paper in direct sunlight, or in a place subject to high humidity, dryness, or drastic changes in temperature or humidity.

When using paper

Only use paper that has fully acclimatized to the environment in which this machine is installed. Using paper that has been stored under different temperature or humidity may cause paper jams or result in poor print quality.

Paper handling and storage

We recommend using the paper immediately after opening the package. Rewrap any remaining paper in its original package, and store it on a flat surface.

Keep the paper wrapped in its original package to protect the paper from moisture or dryness.

Do not store the paper in such a way that may cause it to curl or fold.

Do not store the paper vertically or stack too much paper.

Do not store the paper in direct sunlight, or in a place subject to high humidity, dryness, or drastic changes in temperature or humidity.


When printing on paper that has absorbed moisture Steam may emit from the paper output area, or water droplets may form around the paper output area. There is nothing unusual about any of these occurrences, which occur when the heat generated from fixing toner on the paper causes moisture in the paper to evaporate (most likely to occur at low room temperatures).

Storing Paper Printed With the Machine

Be aware of the following precautions when handling and storing paper printed using the machine.

Storing Printed Paper

Store the paper on a flat surface.

Do not store paper together with items made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride), such as clear folders. The toner may melt, causing paper to become stuck to PVC-based material.

Store paper so that it does not become folded or wrinkled. Doing so may cause the toner to come off.

If you intend to store paper for long periods (two or more years), preserve them in a binder, etc.

Long-term storage may cause paper to discolor, which in turn may cause print to appear discolored.

Do not store paper in places with high temperatures.

Precautions when sticking printouts with adhesive

Be sure to use insoluble adhesive.

Test the adhesive on an unneeded printout before using.

Before stacking printouts that stuck with adhesive, check that the adhesive completely dried.