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Supported paper, media, sizes, types, print area, weights and trays

The printer accommodates most sizes and types of paper, transparencies, or other specialty media. Only tray 1 accommodates custom size paper.

Supported Papers, Transparencies, and Other Specialty Media

Paper Size Paper Type Paper Weight / Description Any Tray Tray 1 Only 2-Sided Printing 1 Sided Printing Only
Letter (8.5 x 11 in.) or A4 (210 x 297 mm) Plain Paper or Letterhead 60-122 g/m2 (16-32 lb. Bond)
122-220 g/m2 (32-40 lb. Bond)
X
 
X
 
  Transparency Phaser Professional Solid Ink Transparencies
X
   
X
  Card Stock 100-122 g/m2 (28-32 lb. Cover)
123-220 g/m2 (50-80 lb. Cover)
 
X
 
X
  Labels Phaser Color Printing Labels
X
   
X
Legal   60-122 g/m2 (16-32 lb. Bond)
X
 
X
 
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) or A5 (148 x 210 mm)   60-122 g/m2 (16-32 lb. Bond)
122-220 g/m2 (32-40 lb. Bond)
 
X
 
X
Statement (5.5 x 8.5 in.)    
X
 
X
 
US Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)    
X
 
X
 
A6 (105 x 148 mm)      
X
 
X
B5 ISO (176 x 250 mm)    
X
 
X
 
B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm)    
X
 
X
 
Index Cards (3 x 5 in.)      
X
 
X

Supported Envelopes

All envelopes should be printed single-sided only. Ink may be missing around the seams of some envelopes.

From any tray:

  • #10 Commercial (4.12 x 9.5 in.)
  • DL (110 x 220 mm)*
  • C5 (162 x 229 mm)*

From tray 1 only:

  • #5-1/2 (Baronial 4.375 x 5.75 in.)
  • #6-3/4 (3.625 x 6.5 in.)
  • Monarch (3.87 x 7.5 in.)
  • Booklet (6 x 9 in.)*
  • Lee (A7) (5.25 x 7.25 in.)
  • Choukei 3 Gou (120 x 235 mm)
  • Choukei 4 Gou (90 x 205 mm)

* The leading and trailing edge margins for these envelopes are 20 mm. The leading and trailing margins for all other envelopes are 15 mm.

Note: Envelopes with side seams and end-flaps may jam (See Fig. 2).

Fig. 1

supported envelopes

Fig. 2

non-supported envelopes

Custom Size Media Specifications

Note: Custom margins are 12.5 mm on all sides. Margins for all other paper are 5 mm on all sides.
  • Maximum: 216 mm wide x 355 mm long (8.5 in wide x 14 in. long) (Tray 1 only; 2-sided or 1-sided)
  • Minimum: 75 mm wide x 127 mm long (3 in. wide x 5 in. long) (Tray 1 only; 1-sided only)
  • Minimum: 139.7 mm wide x 210 mm long (5.5 in. wide x 8.3 in. long) (Tray 1 only; 2-sided)

Specialty Media

The printer supports the following specialty media:

  • Phaser Professional Solid Ink Business Cards (Tray 1 only; 1-sided only)
  • Phaser Professional Solid Ink High Resolution Photo Paper(Any tray; 1-sided only)
  • Phaser Premium Postcards(Any tray; 2-sided)
  • Phaser Weatherproof Paper(Any tray; 2-sided)
  • Phaser Trifold Brochures(Any tray; 2-sided)

Paper Usage Guidelines

  • Use Phaser Professional Solid Ink Transparencies; print quality may vary with other transparencies.
  • Do not use transparencies with stripes on the side.
  • Use only supported envelopes.
  • Use only paper envelopes. Do not use padded envelopes.
  • Use business/official and Baronial style envelopes with diagonal seams, not side seams.
  • Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with release strips.
  • Do not print CD labels.
  • Do not use Phaser 860/8200 glossy coated media.



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