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Appendix
Paper weight
The printer is designed to work well with most types of paper. However, differences in paper may
have significant effects on the quality of the print or the reliability of paper handling. It is strongly
recommended that you always test paper before purchasing it to make sure it provides desirable
performance.
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Margins and print area
When the image is printed on the media, the image (print area) is a bit smaller than the media size.
You may need to adjust the page margins in the application software to match the print area.
The following table shows the page sizes, the largest print areas, and the margins for the media
sizes supported on this printer.
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Types of paper to avoid
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Extremely smooth or shiny paper or paper that is highly textured
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Letterhead imprinted with low temperature or thermography. These materials may transfer onto
the fusing roller and cause damage.
Any pre-printed paper should use inks compatible with 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.
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Damaged or wrinkled paper, paper with curled edges, or paper with irregularities such as tabs,
staples, etc.
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Multipart forms or carbonless paper
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Paper with a 25% or more cotton and/or fiber content
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Ink jet paper (It may transfer onto the fuser roller and cause damage.)
Media
Page Size
Print area
Margins
Top
Bottom
Sides
Letter
216 mm x 279 mm
(8.5" x 11")
208 mm x 271 mm
(8.18" x 10.68")
4 mm
(0.16")
4 mm
(0.16")
4 mm
(0.16")
A4
210 mm x 297 mm
(8.3" x 11.7")
202 mm x 289 mm
(7.98" x 11.38")
4 mm
(0.16")
4 mm
(0.16")
4 mm
(0.16")
Legal
216 mm x 356 mm
(8.5" x 14")
208 mm x 348 mm
(8.18" x 13.68")
4 mm
(0.16")
4 mm
(0.16")
4 mm
(0.16")