Dell 1815dn User's Guide - Page 129

Paper Specifications Overview Your printer accepts a variety of print materials, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100 percent recycled fiber content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies and custom-size paper. Properties, such as weight, composition, grain and moisture content, are important factors affecting the printer's performance and the output quality. Paper that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this User's Guide can cause the following problems: l Poor print quality l Increased paper jams l Premature wear on the printer NOTE: Some paper may meet all of the guidelines in this guide and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Dell has no control. NOTE: Before purchasing large quantities of paper, ensure the paper meets the requirements specified in this User's Guide. CAUTION: Using paper that does not meet these specifications may cause problems, requiring repairs. These repairs are not covered by the Dell warranty or service agreements. Supported Sizes of Paper Letter Paper A4 Executive Legal Oficio Folio Minimum size (custom) Maximum size (Legal) Transparency Labels Cards Envelopes Dimensionsa 8.5 X 11 in. (216 X 279 mm) 8.3 X 11.7 in. (210 X 297 mm) 7.25 X 10.5 in. (184 X 267 mm) 8.5 X 14 in. (216 X 356 mm) 8.5 X 13.5 in. (216 X 343 mm) 8.5 X 13 in. (216 X 330 mm) 3 x 5 in. (76 x 127 mm) 8.5 x 14 in. (216 x 356 mm) Same minimum and maximum paper sizes as listed above. Weight • 60-90 g/m2 (16-24 lb bond) for the paper tray • 60-163 g/m2 (16-43 lb bond) for the bypass tray • 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb bond) for the duplex printing Capacityb • 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper for the paper tray • 50 sheet of 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper for the bypass tray 60-163 g/m2 (16-32 lb bond) 138-146 g/m2 120-150 g/m2 105-163 g/m2 75-90 g/m2 5 sheet of paper for the bypass tray a. The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. b. Capacity may vary depending on print materials' weight and thickness, and environmental conditions. NOTE: You may experience jams when using print materials with a length of less than 127 mm (5 inches). For optimum performance, ensure that you are storing and handling the paper correctly. Refer to "Printer and Paper Storage Environment". NOTE: You can use A4, Letter, Folio, Oficio, Legal-sized paper for duplex printing. Guidelines for Using Paper For the best result, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Ensure that the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges.