Handling Paper
1-10
Paper Type
The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of paper being used.
Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer’s operation panel will cause the printer
to automatically select the paper source and print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.
A different paper type setting can be made for each paper source including the MP tray. Not only
can preset paper types be selected, but it is also possible for you to define and select customized
paper types. Refer to Creating Custom Paper Type on page 2-58. The following types of paper can
be used.
Paper Type Paper source
MP tray Paper
Cassette
Paper Weight Duplex path
(MP tray available only
in Cassette mode)
Plain Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Transparency Yes No Extra Heavy No
Preprinted Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Labels Yes No Heavy 1 No
Bond Yes Yes Normal 3 Yes
Recycled Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Vellum Yes Yes Light No
Rough Yes Yes Normal 3 Yes
Letterhead Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Color Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Prepunched Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Envelope Yes No Heavy 2 No
Cardstock Yes No Heavy 2 No
Coated Yes No Normal 3 No
Thick Yes No Heavy 2 No
High quality Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Custom 1 (to 8) *
* This is a paper type defined and registered by the user. Up to eight types of user settings may be
defined. For details, refer to Creating Custom Paper Type on page 2-58.
Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Yes: Can be stored No: Cannot be stored