USING PRINT MATERIALS3.2Choosing Paper and Other MaterialsYou can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain paper,envelopes, labels, transparencies and so on. See “Printing onSpecial Print Materials” on page 3.14. To get the best possibleprint quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper.When you choose print materials, consider the following:• Desired outcome: The paper you choose should beappropriate for the project.• Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within thepaper adjusters of the paper tray.• Weight : Your printer supports paper weights as follows:-16~24 lbs (60~90 g/m2) bond for Tray 1 oroptional Tray 2-16~43 lbs (60~163 g/m2) bond for theMulti-purpose Tray-20~24 lbs (75~90 g/m2) bond for duplex printing• Brightness: Some paper is whiter than others and producesharper, more vibrant images.• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affectshow crisp the printing looks on the paper.CAUTION: Using a material that does not conform to thespecifications listed on page G.7 can cause problems that mayrequire service. This service is not covered by the warranty orservice agreements.Sizes and CapacitiesSizeInput Source/Capacity**Depending on paper thickness, the maximum capacity may be reduced.Tray 1 Tray 2(option)Multi-purpose TrayManualFeedPlain Paper 250 500 100 1Envelopes — — 10 1Labels**** If you are experiencing excessive jamming, feed one sheet at a time through theMulti-purpose Tray.— — 10 1Transparencies** — — 30 1Card stock** — — 10 1