Notes on Special Paper
Paper Type Note
Setting thick paper page 229 "Thick Paper Orientation and Recommended
Status"
Setting envelopes page 230 "Envelope Orientation and Recommended
Status"
Setting letterhead paper page 233 "Loading Orientation-fixed Paper or Two-sided
Paper"
Setting label paper (adhesive labels) We recommend that you use specified label paper. If
paper other than the specified one is used, normal
operation and quality cannot be guaranteed.
Setting translucent paper • When loading translucent paper, always use long
grain paper.
• Remove copied or printed sheets one by one.
Setting coated paper • To print on coated paper: press [Settings] [Tray/
Paper Settings] [Paper Size/Paper Type], and
then, for each tray's [Paper Type] be sure to specify
[Paper Type] to [Coated Paper: Matte] or [Coated
Paper: Glossy], and [Paper Thickness] to the
appropriate paper thickness.
• To print on high-gloss coated paper: press [Settings]
[Tray/Paper Settings] [Paper Size/Paper
Type], and then, for each tray's [Paper Type], be sure
to specify to [Coated Paper: High Gloss].
Paper Thickness for Each Paper Weight
Paper Thickness Paper weight
Thin Paper 52.3–65.9 g/m
2
(14.0–17.9 lb. Bond)
Plain Paper 1 66.0–80.9 g/m
2
(18.0–21.9 lb. Bond)
Plain Paper 2 81.0–100.9 g/m
2
(22.0–27.0 lb. Bond)
Middle Thick 101.0–127.4 g/m
2
(27.1 lb. Bond–46.9 lb. Cover)
9. Adding Paper and Toner
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