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• To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelopes that are 
designed for use in laser printers.
• For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m
2 (20 lb bond) paper. You can use 
up to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) weight for the MPF as long as the cotton content is 25 
percent or less.
• Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
• For best performance and to minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
– Have excessive curl or twist
– Are stuck together or damaged in any way
– Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts or embossing
– Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
– Have an interlocking design
– Have postage stamps attached
– Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
– Have nicked edges or bent corners
– Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
• Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 180° C (356° F) without sealing, 
excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. If you have any doubts 
about the envelopes you are considering using, check with the envelope supplier.
• Adjust the width guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
• Load an envelope with the flap side down and with the stamp area on the top left side. 
The end of the envelope with the stamp area enters the MPF first.
See 
Using the MPF (Multi purpose feeder) for instructions on loading an envelope.
 
						

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 NOTE: You can improve the printing quality of envelopes by pulling down the rear door to 
open and pushing the two blue pressure levers down. This instruction will be especially 
helpful for DL and C5 size envelopes.
• A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and the high printing temperatures may seal 
the envelopes.
Labels
Your printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers. These labels are 
supplied in letter size, A4 size, and legal size sheets. Label adhesives, face sheet (printable 
stock), and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures of 180° C (356° F) and pressure 
of 25 pounds per square inch (psi). You can load one label sheet at a time in the MPF.
Try a sample of any label you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large 
quantity:
• Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting 
in a jam. Partial sheets also contaminate your printer and your cartridge with adhesive, 
and could void your printer and cartridge warranties.
• Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180° C (356° F) without sealing, excessive 
curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.
• Do not print within 0.04 in. (1 mm) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or 
between die-cuts of the label.
• Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. We recommend zone 
coating of the adhesive at least 0.04 in. (1 mm) away from edges. Adhesive material 
contaminates your printer and could void your warranty.
• If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, a 0.125 in. (3 mm) strip should be 
removed on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used.
 
						

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• Remove a 0.125 in. (3 mm) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peeling 
inside the printer.
• Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.
• Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.
Card Stock
Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, 
thickness, and texture, that can significantly affect print quality. See 
Identifying Print Media 
Sources and Specifications for information on the preferred weight for the grain direction of 
print media.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a 
large quantity:
• Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print 
quality and cause print media handling or jamming problems.
• Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.
• Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate 
the printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.
• We recommend the use of grain long card stock.
Storing Print Media
Use the following guidelines for proper print media storage. These help avoid print media 
feeding problems and uneven print quality:
• For best results, store print media in an environment where the temperature is 
approximately 21° C (70° F) and the relative humidity is 40%.
• Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
• If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, ensure that they 
rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl.
• Do not place anything on top of the print media packages.
 
						

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Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications
The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources, including the print 
media sizes that you can select from the paper size menu and supported weights.
 NOTE: If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size.
Media Input Capacity
Media Output Capacity
Print Media Sizes and SupportPaper
a
a Recommend the use of manual for special media such as transparency, envelope, and card.
Paper Tray (tray 1 and optional tray 2)  MPFb
b For special media in MPF, the feeding quality may be degraded depending on the status of paper.
Plain paper 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond (20 lb) 50 sheet of 75 g/m2 bond (20 lb)
Transparency
c, Labels, 
Cards, Envelopes
c Recommend the use of short edge for the paper-backed transparency.
-5 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond (20 lb)
Output Location Description
Face down150 sheets of 75 g/m
2 bond (20 lb) paper 
5 sheets of transparency, envelope, label, and card.
Face up
a
a The face up is mainly for envelope and thick paper.
1 sheetb
b Push the two blue pressure levers down for better printing quality of envelope, label, card, and thick paper.
Legend
Y- indicates SupportDimensions Paper Tray (tray 1 
and optional tray 2)MPF Duplex printing
Print Media Size
A4 8.27 x 11.7 in. 
(210 x 297 mm)YYY
A5
a 5.83 x 8.27 in. 
(148 x 210 mm)Y Y -
A64.13 x 5.85 in.
(105 x 148.5 mm)-Y-
 
						

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JIS B5 7.17 x 10.1 in. 
(182 x 257 mm)Y Y -
ISO B56.93 x 9.84 in.
(176 x 250 mm)Y Y -
Letter 8.5 x 11 in. 
(215.9 x 279.4 mm)YYY
Legal 8.5 x 14 in. 
(215.9 x 355.6 mm)YYY
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in.
(184.2 x 266.7 mm)Y Y -
Oficio8.5 x 13.5 in.
(216 x 343 mm)YYY
Folio8.5 x 13 in.
(216 x 330 mm)YYY
Envelope 7-3/4 
(Monarch)3.875 x 7.5 in. 
(98.4 x 190.5 mm)-Y-
Envelope COM-104.12 x 9.5 in. 
(105 x 241 mm)-Y-
Envelope DL 4.33 x 8.66 in. 
(110 x 220 mm)-Y-
EnvelopeC5 6.38 x 9.01 in. 
(162 x 229 mm)-Y-
EnvelopeC6 4.49 x 6.38 in. 
(114 x 162 mm)-Y-
Custom3 x 5 in. to 8.5 x 14 in.
(76 x 127 mm to 216 
x 356 mm)-Y-
a Ensure the A5 paper is NOT A4 paper that has been cut in half.
Legend
Y- indicates SupportDimensions Paper Tray (tray 1 
and optional tray 2)MPF Duplex printing
Print Media Size
 
						

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Print Media Supported
Print Media Types and WeightsPrint Media (Paper) Types Paper Tray (tray 1 and optional tray 2) MPF
Plain, Thin, Recycled, LetterheadYY
Thick, Bond, Preprinted, ColoredYY
Card Stock -Y
Transparencies-Y
Labels -Y
Dual-web and Integrated Labels -Y
Envelopes-Y
Print Media Type Print Media Weight
Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 MPF
PaperXerographic or 
business paper 60-90 g/m
2 grain long
(16-24 lb bond) 60-135 g/m2 grain long
(16 to 36 lb bond) 
Card 
stock-maximum 
(grain long)
a
Index Bristol  - 120 g/m2 (31 lb) 
Tag - 120 g/m
2 (31 lb) 
Cover - 135 g/m
2 (35 lb) 
Card 
stock-maximum 
(grain short)
a
Index Bristol  - 163 g/m2 (43 lb) 
Tag - 163 g/m
2 (43 lb) 
Cover - 163 g/m
2 (43 lb)
Transparencies
bLaser printer  - 138-146 g/m2
(37-39 lb bond)
 
						

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Labels-maximumPaper - 163 g/m2
(43 lb bond) 
Dual-web paper  - 163 g/m
2
(43 lb bond) 
Polyester - 163 g/m
2
(43 lb bond) 
Vinyl - 163 g/m
2
(43 lb liner) 
Integrated FormsPressure- 
sensitive area 
(must enter the 
printer first) - 135-140 g/m
2
(36-40 lb bond)
Paper base (grain 
long)- 75-135 g/m
2
(20-36 lb bond) 
Envelopes 100% 
Cotton Content 
Maximum Weight- 
24 lb Sulfite, 
wood-free or up 
to 100% cotton 
bonds - 75-90 g/m
2
(20-24 lb)
a Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2.
b Thickness: 0.1 to 0.15 mm
Print Media Type Print Media Weight
Tray 1 and Optional Tray 2 MPF
 
						

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Selecting an Output Location
The printer has two output locations; the output tray (face down) and the rear door (face up).
To use the output tray, ensure that the rear door is closed. To use the rear door, open it.
 NOTE: If paper coming out of the output tray has problems, such as excessive curl, try printing to 
the rear door. 
 
NOTE: To avoid paper jams, do not open or close the rear door while the printer is printing.
Output TrayRear Door
 
						

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Printing to the Output Tray (Face down)
The output tray collects printed paper face-down, in the correct order. The tray should be used 
for most print jobs.
If necessary, expand the paper output extension to keep the print media from falling off the 
output tray.
Printing to the Rear Door (Face up)
Using the rear door, the paper comes out of the printer face up.
Printing from the MPF to the rear door provides a straight paper path. Using the rear door 
might improve the output quality with special materials.
To use the rear door:
Open the rear door by pulling it.
 CAUTION: The fuser area inside of the rear door of your printer becomes very hot when in use. 
Take care when you access this area.
 
						

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Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray
You can load approximately 250 sheets of plain paper in the tray 1 or the optional tray 2. If you 
purchased the optional tray 2, see 
Installing an Optional Tray 2 for installing instructions. For 
faxing, you can use A4, letter or legal paper only. For copying or printing, you can use many 
different types and sizes of paper; see 
Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications.
Follow these instructions to load print media into the tray 1 or optional tray 2. These trays are 
loaded the same way.
1Pull open the paper tray and load paper with the print side face down.
You can load letterhead paper with the design side face down. The top edge of the sheet 
with the logo should be placed at the front side of the tray.
For details about loading paper in the paper tray, see 
Loading Paper.
 NOTE: If you experience problems with paper feed, place the paper in the MPF. 
 
NOTE: You can load previously printed paper. The printed side should be facing up with an uncurled 
edge at the front. If you experience problems with paper feed, turn the paper around. Note that the 
print quality is not guaranteed.