Appendix
A-16
Smoothness
The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause voids in the printed
output. Paper that is too smooth can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems. (Fogging is a gray background effect.)
Basis Weight
Basis weight is the weight of paper expressed in grams per square meter (g/m²). Paper that is too heavy or too light may
cause feed errors or paper jams as well as premature wear of the product. Uneven weight of paper, namely uneven paper
thickness may cause multiple-sheet feeding or print quality problems such as blurring because of poor toner fusing.
The recommended basis weight is between 60 and 120 g/m² (16 and 32 lb/ream) for the cassette and between 60 and
220 g/m² (16 and 59 lb/ream) for the MP tray.
Paper Weight Equivalence Table
The paper weight is listed in pounds (lb) and metric grams per square meter (g/m²). The shaded part indicates the standard
weight.
216 × 340 mm 216 × 340 mm Yes Yes Yes No Yes
16 kai 197 × 273 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Statement 5.5 × 8.5 inches Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Folio 210 × 330 mm Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Youkei 4 105 × 235 mm No No Yes Yes Yes
Youkei 2 114 × 162 mm No No Yes Yes
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Yes
Custom Cassette (P-4030D/P-4030DN):
140 to 216 mm × 210 to 356 mm (5.5 to 8.5 inches × 8.25 to 14.02 inches)
Cassette (P-4530DN/P-5030DN/P-6030DN):
105 to 216 mm × 148 to 356 mm (4.13 to 8.5 inches × 5.83 to 14.02 inches)
Cassette (PF-320):
92 to 216 mm × 162 to 356 mm (3.62 to 8.5 inches × 6.38 to 14.02 inches)
MP Tray:
70 to 216 mm × 148 to 356 mm (2.76 to 8.5 inches × 5.83 to 14.02 inches)
Bulk Paper Feeder (PF-315+):
76 to 216 mm × 148 to 305 mm (2.99 to 8.5 inches × 5.83 to 12.01 inches)
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The paper size can be specified using the printer driver. However, feeding paper depends on the paper type.
U. S. Bond Weight (lb) Europe Metric Weight (g/m²) U. S. Bond Weight (lb) Europe Metric Weight (g/m²)
16 60 32 120
17 64 34 128
20 75 36 135
21
80 39 148
22 81 42 157
24 90 43 163
27
100 47 176
28 105 53 199
Paper Size Size
Cassette
(P-4030D/
P-4030DN)
Cassette
(P-4530DN/
P-5030DN/
P-6030DN)
Cassette
(PF-320)
Bulk Paper
Feeder
(PF-315+)
MP Tray
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