Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
• Use grain long paper.
• Use only forms and letterhead printed using an oset lithographic or engraved printing process.
• Avoid paper with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
• Use inks that are not aected by the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based generally meet
these requirements; latex inks might not.
• Print samples on preprinted forms and letterheads considered for use before buying large quantities. This
action determines whether the ink in the preprinted form or letterhead aects print quality.
• When in doubt, contact your paper supplier.
• When printing on letterhead, load the paper in the proper orientation for your printer. For more information,
see the Paper and Specialty Media Guide.
Supported paper sizes
Paper sizes supported by the basic configuration
Paper size Orientation Standard
550‑sheet tray
Multipurpose
feeder
Two‑sided
printing
Automatic
document
feeder
4x6 Card Short‑edge feedX✓ XX
Long‑edge feedXX XX
A6
105 x 148 mm
(4.13 x 5.83 in.)
Short‑edge feed✓✓ ✓✓
Long‑edge feedXX XX
1/3 A4 Short‑edge feed ✓ ✓ X ✓
Long‑edge feedXX XX
A5
148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
Short‑edge feed✓X ✓✓
Long‑edge feed✓✓ ✓✓
A4
210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
Short‑edge feed✓X ✓✓
Long‑edge feed✓✓ ✓✓
1
Supported only in some printer models.
2
Supported only when configured from the Universal Setup menu.
3
Supports paper sizes ranging from 95 x 139.7 mm (3.74 x 5.5 in.) to 297 x 355.6 mm (11.69 x 14 in.).
4
The maximum length of the universal paper size in the case of banner paper is 1320.8 x 52 in. Load only one sheet
of banner paper at a time.
5
Supports paper sizes ranging from 95 x 139.7 mm (3.74 x 5.5 in.) to 320 x 457.2 mm (12.6 x 18 in.).
6
Supports paper sizes ranging from 105 x 139.7 mm (4.13 x 5.5 in.) to 320 x 457.2 mm (12.59 x 18 in.).
7
Supports paper sizes ranging from 76.2 x 128 mm (3 x 5.04 in.) to 297 x 432 mm (11.69 x 17.01 in.).
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