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Supported Paper and Media
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Supported Paper and Media
This section includes:
 ■Paper Usage Guidelines  on page 3-4
■Duplex Automatic Docume nt Feeder Guidelines on page 3-4
■Paper That Can Damage Your Printer  on page 3-5
■Paper Storage Guidelines on page 3-5
■Supported Paper Sizes and Weights  on page 3-6
Your system is designed to be used with a variet y of paper types. Follow the guidelines in this 
section to ensure the best pr int quality and to avoid jams.
For best results, use Xerox printing media specified for your 
Phaser 8560MFP/8860MFP printer. They are guar anteed to produce excellent results with 
your system.
 
To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to the 
Xerox Supplies website for your printer:
■www.xerox.com/office/8560MFPsupplies (Phaser 8560MFP printer)
■www.xerox.com/office/8860MFPsupplies (Phaser 8860MFP printer) 
Caution: Damage caused by using unsupported paper, transparencies, and other specialty 
media is not covered by the Xerox warranty,  service agreement, or Total Satisfaction 
Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is  available in the United States and Canada. 
Coverage may vary outside these areas; please contact your local representative for details.
See also: 
For the Phaser 8560MFP:
Recommended Media List (United States)
Recommended Media List (Europe)
For the Phaser 8860MFP:
Recommended Media List (United States)
Recommended Media List (Europe) 
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Paper Usage Guidelines
The system trays accommodate most sizes and  types of paper, transparencies, or other 
specialty media. Follow these guidelines wh en loading paper and media in the trays:
 ■Use only recommended Xerox transparenci es; print quality may vary with other 
transparencies. 
■Do not print on label stock once a  label has been removed from a sheet.
■Use only paper envelopes. Print all envelopes single-sided only.
■Do not overload the paper trays. 
■Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size. 
See also:  Printing Transparencies  on page 3-30
Printing Envelopes  on page 3-37
Printing Labels  on page 3-43
Printing Glossy Paper  on page 3-49
Printing Custom Size Paper  on page 3-55
Duplex Automatic Document Feeder Guidelines
The document feeder accommodates original sizes from 114 x 140 mm (4.5 x 5.5 in.) to 216 x 
356 mm (8.5 x 14.0 in.). The weight range includes 60-120 g/m
2 (16-32 lb. Bond) 
(22-45 lb. Cover). 
Follow these guidelines when loading  originals into the document feeder:
■Load originals faceup so that the top of  the document enters the system first.
■Place only loose sheets of paper in the document feeder.
■Adjust the paper guides so that they fit against the originals.
■Insert paper in the document feeder only wh en the ink on the paper is completely dry. 
Document Glass
Use the document glass rather than the document  feeder to copy or scan the following types of 
originals:
■Paper with paper clip s or staples attached
■Paper with wrinkles, curls, folds, tears, or notches
■Coated or carbonless paper, transparencies, or  items other than paper such as cloth or 
metal
■Envelopes
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Paper That Can Damage Your Printer
Your system is designed to use a variety of media types for print and copy jobs. However, 
some media can cause poor output quality, incr eased paper jams, or damage to your system.
Unacceptable media includes:
 ■Rough or porous media
■Paper that has been photocopied
■Paper with cutouts or perforations
■Paper with a pre-punched hole in the center of the short edge
■Paper with staples attached
■Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, side  seams, or adhesives with release strips
Paper Storage Guidelines
Providing good storage conditions for your pa per and other media contributes to optimum 
print quality.
■Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry lo cations. Most paper items are susceptible to 
damage from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light . UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun 
and fluorescent bulbs, is partic ularly damaging to paper items. The intensity and length of 
exposure to visible light on paper items should be reduced as much as possible.
■Maintain constant temperatur es and relative humidity.
■Avoid attics, kitchens, garages, and basements fo r storing paper. Inside walls are drier than 
outside walls where moisture can collect. 
■Store paper flat. Paper should be stored on  pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.
■Avoid having food or drinks in the area where paper is stored or handled.
■Do not open sealed packages of paper until yo u are ready to load them into the system. 
Leave paper in the original packaging. Fo r most commercial cut-size grades, the ream 
wrapper contains an inner lining that protec ts the paper from moisture loss or gain.
■Leave the media inside the bag until you are r eady to use it; reinsert unused media in the 
bag and reseal it for protection. Some specialty  media is packaged inside resealable plastic 
bags. 
 
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Supported Paper Sizes and Weights
The following sections provide information about  paper sizes and weights that can be used in 
the system trays. For more information about supported paper and other media, print the Paper 
Tips page:
1. On the control panel, press the  System button.
2. Select 
Information, and then press the  OK button.
3. Select 
Information Pages, and then press the  OK button.
4. Select 
Paper Tips, and then press the  OK button to print.
 
See also: 
For the Phaser 8560MFP:
Recommended Media List (United States)
Recommended Media List (Europe)
For the Phaser 8860MFP:
Recommended Media List (United States)
Recommended Media List (Europe)
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Paper Sizes and Weights for Tray 1 
60–220 g/m2 (16–40 lb. Bond, 50–80 lb. Cover)
Index Card 3.0 x 5.0 inCustom Sizes 
Width: 76–216 mm (3.0–8.5 in.)
Height: 127–356 mm (5.0–14.0 in)
Margins
5 mm on all sides
Statement
5.5 x 8.5 in.
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in.
Letter 8.5 x 11.0 in.
US Folio 8.5 x 13.0 in.
Legal 8.5 x 14.0 in.
A4 210 x 297 mm
A5 148 x 210 mm
A6 105 x 148 mm
B5 JIS 182 x 257 mm
ISO B5 176 x 250 mm
#10 Commercial 4.12 x 9.5 in.Margins
■5 mm on the sides, 15 mm on 
the top and bottom:
Monarch
#10 Commercial
A7
Baronial (#5 ½)
#6 ¾
■5 mm on the side, 20 mm on 
the top and bottom:
6 x 9
DL
C5
Monarch
3.87 x 7.5 in.
A7 5.25 x 7.25 in.
Baronial (#5 ½) 4.375 x 5.75 in.
#6 ¾ 3.625 x 6.5 in.
6 x 9 6.0 x 9.0 in.
DL 110 x 220 mm
C5 162 x 229 mm
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Paper Sizes and Weights for Tray 2, 3, or 4
60–120 g/m2 (16–32 lb. Bond, 22–45 lb. Cover)
Statement 5.5 x 8.5 in.Margins
5 mm on all sides
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in.
Letter 8.5 x 11.0 in.
US Folio 8.5 x 13.0 in.
Legal 8.5 x 14.0 in.
A4 210 x 297 mm
A5 148 x 210 mm
B5 JIS 182 x 257 mm
ISO B5 176 x 250 mm
#10 Commercial 4.12 x 9.5 in.Margins
■5 mm on the sides, 15 mm on the top 
and bottom:
#10 Commercial
■5 mm on the side, 20 mm on the top and 
bottom:
C5
DL
C5 (side flap only)
162 x 229 mm
DL 110 x 220 mm
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Loading Paper
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Loading Paper
This section includes:
 ■Loading Paper in Tray 1  on page 3-9
■Using Manual Feed on page 3-14
■Loading Paper in Tray 2, 3, or 4  on page 3-15
Loading Paper in Tray 1
Use Tray 1 for a wide range of media including:
■Plain paper, letterhead, colored paper, and preprinted paper
■Card stock
■Labels
■Envelopes
■Transparencies
■Specialty media (including business cards, photo paper, postcards, pre-punched paper, 
duradocument paper, and trifold brochures)
■Pre-printed paper (paper already printed on one side)
■Custom size paper
See also:  Paper Sizes and Weights for Tray 1  on page 3-7
Note: If you change the paper in Tray 1, select the correct paper type and size on the control 
panel.
 
The media capacity for Tray 1  is:
■100 sheets of plain paper (20 lb. Bond)
■50 sheets of transparencies or card stock
■10 envelopes or sheets of labels
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Loading Paper
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To load paper or other media in Tray 1:
1.
Pull up and out on the handle to open Tray 1.
2. Open the tray extension.
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3.
Insert paper or other media into the tray.
■Single-sided printing : Insert the side to be printed  facedown with the top of the page 
entering the system first.
Note: When using pre-punched paper, adjust th e print margins to accommodate the holes. 
Printing over the holes may ca use ink to transfer onto subsequent pages. A minimum 
margin of 19 mm (0.75 in.) is recommended.
■Side-flap envelopes : Insert envelopes with the  flap side up and the flap toward the 
left  side of the tray.
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■2-sided printing : Insert side one faceup with the  bottom of the page entering the 
system first.
4. Adjust the paper guides to fit  the paper loaded in the tray.
5. On the control panel, press the  OK button to use the paper size and type displayed as the 
current setup, or change the paper size and type:
a. Select
 Change setup, and then press the  OK button.
b. Select the paper size, and then press the  OK button.
c. Select the paper type, and then press the  OK button.
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