Print media specifications and guidelines
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Media specifications and guidelines
Paper
For the best print quality, use 75 g/m
2
(20 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. Try a sample of any
paper you are considering using with the MFP before buying large quantities.
When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper
accordingly. See the following topics for detailed loading instructions:
• Loading the standard tray or the optional 250-sheet tray
• Loading the optional 500-sheet tray
• Using and loading the multipurpose feeder
The following papers are not recommended for use with your MFP:
• Paper with a rough or heavily textured surface
• Coated papers, such as erasable bond
• Preprinted papers manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the MFP
• Multiple-part forms
• Synthetic papers
• Thermal papers
• Recycled paper having a weight less than 75 g/m
2
(20 lb)
Letterhead
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 200°C (392°F)
without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner
or the silicone in the fuser. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements;
latex inks might not.
Printing on letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the preprinted letterhead you have
chosen is acceptable for laser MFPs.
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