Loading Paper

This chapter describes various information about paper that can be loaded in a paper tray of this machine.

To set paper type and weight, press [Device Settings] > [Paper Setup] and press the tray you want to use, and then select [Media Type] or [Media Weight].

Available paper types

To perform high-quality printing, be sure to use the supported paper types that satisfy requirements, such as material, weight, or paper surface finishing. Use digital photo print paper.

If you print on paper that is not recommended by OKI, check the print quality and the movement of the paper thoroughly in advance to ensure that there are no problems.

Paper type

Paper type and paper size (mm) (The value enclosed with brackets is indicated in inches.)

Paper weight

Plain paper

A3

297 x 420

64 to 256 g/m2 (17 to 68 lb)

For duplex printing, 64 to 220 g/m2 (7 to 58 lb)

Note

If you set paper that is 216 mm (8.5 inches) wide or narrower, printing becomes slower.

A4

210 x 297

A5

148 x 210

A6

105 x 148

B4

257 x 364

B5

182 x 257

B6

128 x 182

B6 Half

64 x 182

Letter

215.9 x 279.4 (8.5 x 11)

Legal 13

215.9 x 330.2 (8.5 x 13)

Legal 13.5

215.9 x 342.9 (8.5 x 13.5)

Legal 14

215.9 x 355.6 (8.5 x 14)

Executive

184.2 x 266.7 (7.25 x 10.5)

Statement

(5.5 x 8.5)

8.5" SQ

(8.5 x 8.5)

Folio (210 x 330 mm)

210 x 330

8K (270 x 390 mm)

270 x 390

8K (273 x 394 mm)

273 x 394

8K (260 x 368 mm)

260 x 368

16K (184 x 260 mm)

184 x 260

16K (195 x 270 mm)

195 x 270

16K (197 x 273 mm)

197 x 273

4x6inch

(4 x 6)

5x7inch

(5 x 7)

Custom

Width: 64 to 297

Length: 90 to 1321

64 to 256 g/m2 (17 to 68 lb)

Envelope

Com-10

104.8 x 241.3 (4.125 x 9.5)

Envelopes must be made of paper of 85 g/m2 (24 lb), and their flaps must be folded.

DL

110 x 220 (4.33 x 8.66)

C5

162 x 229 (6.4 x 9)

C4

229 x 324 (9 x 12.76)

Label

A4

210 x 297

0.1 to 0.2 mm

Letter

8.5 x 11 (215.9 x 279.4)

Partly-printing paper

Subject to plain paper

64 to 256 g/m2 (17 to 68 lb)

Color paper

Subject to plain paper

64 to 256 g/m2 (17 to 68 lb)

Recommended paper

The machine supports a variety of print media, including a range of paper weights and sizes. This section describes how to choose and use media. To obtain the best performance, use 75 to 90 g/m2 plain paper that is designed for use in copiers and laser printers. Use of heavily embossed or very rough textured paper is not recommended. Pre-printed stationery can be used, but the ink must not offset when exposed to the high fuser temperatures used in the printing process.

  • Envelopes

    Envelopes must be free from twists, curls or other deformations. The envelopes must also be of the rectangular flap type, with glue that remains intact when subjected to hot roll pressure fusing in the machine. Window envelopes are not suitable.

  • Labels

    Labels must be of the type recommended for use in copiers and laser printers, in which the base carrier page is entirely covered by labels. Other types of label stocks may damage the machine due to the labels peeling off during the printing process.

Store paper under the following conditions to maintain quality.

  • Inside a cabinet or other dry and dark place

  • On a flat surface

  • Temperature: 20℃

  • Humidity: 50% RH (relative humidity)

Do not store paper in the places as shown below:

  • Directly on the floor

  • Where paper is exposed to direct sunlight

  • Near the inside of an exterior wall

  • On an uneven surface

  • Where static electricity may be generated

  • Where temperature excessively rises high and temperature rapidly changes

  • Near this machine, an air conditioner, a heater, or duct

Note

  • Do not unwrap paper until just before you use.

  • Do not leave paper unwrapped for a long period. Doing so may result in printing problems.

The following paper types and tray capacity can be loaded in each tray.

Loading in Tray 1

Available paper size

Tray capacity

Paper weight

A3

A4

A5*

A6*

B4

B5

B6

Tabloid

Letter

Legal (13 inches)

Legal (13.5 inches)

Legal (14 inches)

Executive

Statement*

8.5" SQ (8.5 x 8.5 inches)

Folio (210 x 330 mm)

8K (270 x 390 mm)

8K (273 x 394 mm)

8K (260 x 368 mm)

16K (184 x 260 mm)

16K (195 x 270 mm)

16K (197 x 273 mm)

Custom

300 sheets

(if paper weight is 80 g/m2)

Light

(64 to 82 g/m2)

Medium Light

(83 to 90 g/m2)

Medium

(91 to 105 g/m2)

Heavy

(106 to 128 g/m2)

Ultra Heavy1

(129 to 188 g/m2)

Ultra Heavy2

(189 to 220 g/m2)

*Paper cannot be used for duplex printing.

Loading in Tray 2/3/4 (Optional)

Available paper size

Tray capacity

Paper weight

A3

A4

A5*

B4

B5

Tabloid

Letter

Legal (13 inches)

Legal (13.5 inches)

Legal (14 inches)

Executive

8.5" SQ (8.5 x 8.5 inches)

Folio (210 x 330 mm)

8K (270 x 390 mm)

8K (273 x 394 mm)

8K (260 x 368 mm)

16K (184 x 260 mm)

16K (195 x 270 mm)

16K (197 x 273 mm)

Custom

535 sheets

(if paper weight is 80 g/m2)

Light

(64 to 82 g/m2)

Medium Light

(83 to 90 g/m2)

Medium

(91 to 105 g/m2)

Heavy

(106 to 128 g/m2)

Ultra Heavy 1

(129 to 188 g/m2)

Note

  • Weight of paper loaded on an additional tray unit is 64 to 176g/m2.

  • The specified paper weight of Ultra Heavy1 is described as 129 to 188 g/m2, but the printable weight is up to 176 g/m2.

* Paper cannot be used for duplex printing.

Loading in the MP Tray

Available paper size

Tray capacity

Paper weight

A3

A4

A5*

A6*

B4

B5

B6

Tabloid

Letter

Legal (13 inches)

Legal (13.5 inches)

Legal (14 inches)

Executive

Statement*

8.5" SQ (8.5 x 8.5 inches)

Folio (210 x 330 mm)

8K (270 x 390 mm)

8K (273 x 394 mm)

8K (260 x 368 mm)

16K (184 x 260 mm)

16K (195 x 270 mm)

16K (197 x 273 mm)

Index Card (3x5inch)*

4x6inch*

5x7inch*

Custom

Com-10*

DL*

C5*

C4

100 sheets

(if paper weight is 80 g/m2)

10 sheets (envelopes)

Light

(64 to 82 g/m2)

Medium Light

(83 to 90 g/m2)

Medium

(91 to 105 g/m2)

Heavy

(106 to 128 g/m2)

Ultra Heavy1

(129 to 188 g/m2)

Ultra Heavy2

(189 to 220 g/m2)

Ultra Heavy3

(221 to 256 g/m2)

* Paper cannot be used for duplex printing.

Paper can be loaded in the following trays; Tray 1, Tray 2/3/4 (optional), and MP tray.

Load envelopes or labels in the MP tray.

Loading in Tray 1 or Tray 2/3/4

The following procedure describes how to load paper in Tray 1 or Tray 2/3/4 (optional).

Note

The following procedure uses Tray 1 as an example, and the same procedure applies to Tray 2/3/4 (optional).

  1. Pull the paper cassette out.

  2. Set the paper size dial (1) to match the loading paper size.

  3. Slide the paper guide to the width of paper to be loaded.

  4. Slide the paper stopper to the length of paper to be loaded.

    When loading the A6 size paper, move the paper stopper (2) forward and remove it once, then install it on the metal part. Slide the paper support in the direction of the arrow and fix it.

  5. Fan a stack of paper well, and then align the edges of the paper.

  6. Load paper with the print side face down.

    Note

    Do not load paper above the "Triangle" mark on the paper guide.

  7. Secure the loaded paper with the paper guide.

  8. Check if a size of loaded paper matches the setting of paper size dial.

  9. Push the paper cassette until it stops.

    If loading a paper that you cannot select the size with a paper size dial options, set the dial to [Other], and then set a paper size on the operator panel.

  10. Press [Device Settings] on the touch panel.

  11. Press [Paper Setup].

  12. Press the tray in which paper is loaded.

  13. Set [Paper Size], [Media Type], and [Media Weight].

  14. Press [Back] until the home screen is displayed.

Loading in the MP Tray

The following procedure describes how to load paper in the MP tray.

  1. Open the MP tray forward by inserting your fingers into the front recesses.

  2. Pull out the paper support by holding the center part of it.

  3. Open the sub support.

  4. Open the paper set cover.

  5. Adjust the manual feeding paper guide to the width of paper to be loaded.

  6. Insert the paper with the print side up until its edge touches the paper feed entrance.

    Note

    Do not load paper above the "Triangle" mark.

  7. Close the paper set cover.

    Note

    When a printer is in the power saving mode, press the <POWER SAVE> button to restore from the mode.

  8. Set [Paper Size], [Media Type], and [Media Weight] on the paper setup screen.

  9. Press [Close].

    Note

    • Do not load paper in different sizes, types, or weights.

    • When adding paper, remove paper loaded in the MP tray, properly align edges of both bundles of paper, and then load them.

    • Do not insert objects other than paper in the MP tray.

This section describes how to load envelopes in the MP tray.

  1. Open the MP tray forward by inserting your fingers into the front recesses.

  2. Pull out the paper support by holding the center part of it.

  3. Open the sub support.

  4. Open the paper set cover.

  5. Adjust the manual feeding paper guide to the width of an envelope to be loaded.

  6. Load an envelope with the print side up until its edge touches the paper feed entrance.

    Note

    Do not load envelopes above the "Triangle" mark.

    Com-10, DL, C5

    C4

    Memo

    If you are using envelopes with the flap (for gluing) on the long edge (Com-10, DL, C5), load them with the flap folded so that the flap is on the left side when fed.

  7. Close the paper set cover.

  8. Open the rear output tray.