Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines758 Understanding paper and specialty mediaguidelinesPrint media is paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. The last four are sometimes referred to as specialtymedia. The MFP provides high quality printing on a variety of media. A number of things must be considered concerningmedia before printing. This chapter provides information on making media selections and caring for media.• Supported print media• Selecting print media• Storing print media• Avoiding jamsWe recommend that you try a limited sample of any paper or specialty media you are considering using with the MFPbefore purchasing large quantities.Supported print mediaThe following tables provide information on standard and optional sources for both input and output trays and bins.• Print media sizes• Media sizes supported in the finisher• Feed characteristics by print media size• Print media types• Print media weights• Media weights supported in the finisherNote: If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size.Print media sizes — indicates support500-sheet trays(standard and option)Multipurpose feeder2000-sheet dual inputtrays (option)2000-sheet highcapacity feeder(option)Duplex unit(option)500-sheet standardoutput bin300-sheet second exitoutput bin 2Print mediasize DimensionsA3 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.) A5 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.) JIS B4 257 x 364 mm (10.1 x 14.3 in.) 1 This size setting formats the page for 297.0 x 431.8 mm (11.7 x 17.0 in.) unless the size is specified by the softwareapplication.2This output bin is only available when the finisher is installed.
