Loading original documents and paper3.2Selecting print materialsYou can print on a variety of print materials, such as plainpaper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. Always use printmaterials that meet the guidelines for use with your machine.Paper that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user’sguide may cause the following problems:• Poor print quality• Increased paper jams• Premature wear on the machine.Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisturecontent, are important factors that affect the machine’sperformance and the output quality. When you choose printmaterials, consider the following:• Desired outcome: The paper you choose should beappropriate for your project.• Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within thepaper adjusters of the paper input tray.• Weight: Your machine supports paper weights as follows:- 16 to 24 lb (60 to 90 g/m2) bond for the paper input tray- 16 to 43 lb (60 to 165 g/m2) bond for the manual feeder.• Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others andproduce sharper, more vibrant images.• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affectshow crisp the printing looks on the paper.N OTES:• Some paper may meet all of the guidelines in this sectionand still not produce satisfactory results. This may be theresult of improper handling, unacceptable temperature andhumidity levels, or other variables over which Xerox has nocontrol.• Before purchasing large quantities of paper, ensure that thepaper meets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.C AUTION: Using paper that does not meet these specificationsmay cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are notcovered by the Xerox warranty or service agreements.Supported paper types and sizesType Size Dimensions Weighta CapacitybPlain paper Letter 215.9 x 279 mm(8.5 x 11 inches)• 60 to 90g/m2 (16to 24 lbbond) forthe paperinput tray• 60 to 165g/m2 (16to 43 lbbond) forthemanualfeeder• 250sheets of75 g/m2(20 lbbond)paper forthe paperinput tray• 1 sheet ofpaper forthemanualfeederLegal 215.9 x 355.6mm (8.5 x 14inches)Folio 216 x 330.2 mm(8.5 x 13 inches)A4 210 x 297 mm(8.27 x 11.69inches)Oficio 216 x 343 mm(8.5 x 13.5inches)JIS B5 182 x 257 mm(7.18 x 10.12inches)ISO B5 176 x 250 mm(6.93 x 9.84inches)Executive 184.2 x 266.7mm (7.25 x 10.5inches)A5 148.5 x 210 mm(5.85 x 8.27inches)A6 105 x 148.5 mm(4.13 x 5.85inches)Envelope Envelope B5 176 x 250 mm(6.92 x 9.48inches)60 to 90g/m2 (16 to24 lb)1 sheet ofpaper forthe manualfeederEnvelopeMonarch98.4 x 190.5 mm(3.88 x 7.5inches)EnvelopeCOM-10105 x 241 mm(4.12 x 9.5inches)Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm(4.33 x 8.66inches)Envelope C5 162 x 229 mm(6.38 x 9.02inches)