Paper Type Note
Setting translucent paper • When loading translucent paper, always use long
grain paper.
• Remove copied or printed sheets one by one.
Setting coated paper If you want to use glossy paper, select [Coated: Glossy]
for [Paper Type]. If you want to use matted paper
(including silk, dull, and satin paper), select [Coated:
Matte] for [Paper Type]. If you want to use high-gloss
paper, select [Coated: High Gloss] for [Paper Type].
For details about the settings for using coated paper with
custom paper, see the section below:
See "Registering a Custom Paper", User Guide.
Setting carbonless paper • Carbonless paper can be used from the two-tray
Wide LCT when the carbonless paper unit is installed.
• Duplex printing cannot be performed.
• Some types of carbonless paper have expiration
dates. Purchase the amount you can use within the
time limit. Contact your paper retailer regarding the
expiration dates and storage methods.
Paper Thickness for Each Paper Weight
Paper Thickness Metric Bond paper Cover paper Index paper
Paper Weight 1 52.3–65.9 g/m
2
14.0–17.9 lb.
Bond
19.0–24.0 lb.
Cover
29.0–36.0 lb.
Index
Paper Weight 2 66.0–80.9 g/m
2
18.0–21.9 lb.
Bond
24.1–29.9 lb.
Cover
36.1–44.9 lb.
Index
Paper Weight 3
81.0–100.9
g/m
2
22.0–27.0 lb.
Bond
30.0–37.0 lb.
Cover
45.0–55.9 lb.
Index
Paper Weight 4
101.0–127.4
g/m
2
27.1–34.0 lb.
Bond
37.1–46.9 lb.
Cover
56.0–70.0 lb.
Index
Paper Weight 5
127.5–150.0
g/m
2
34.1–40.0 lb.
Bond
47.0–55.0 lb.
Cover
70.1–82.9 lb.
Index
8. Paper Specifications and Adding Paper
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