Instruction Manual

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Print Media Types and Weights
Print Media Guidelines
Print media refers to paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. Your printer provides high quality printing on a variety of print media. Selecting
the appropriate print media for your printer helps you avoid printing problems.
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Paper
For the best print quality, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, long grain paper. Try a sample of any paper you are considering using with the printer before
buying large quantities.
When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. See Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray and
Using the Bypass Tray for detailed loading instructions.
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Paper Characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Use the following guidelines when evaluating new paper stock.
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Weight
The printer automatically feeds paper weights from 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) grain long in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and from 60 to 90
g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) grain long in the paper tray. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) may not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best
performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) long grain paper.
For duplex printing, use 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond) paper.
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Envelopes
N
Y
Y
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Print Media
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Type
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Print Media Weight
Paper Tray
Print Media Weight
Bypass Tray
Paper
Xerographic or business paper
60-90 g/m2 grain
long
(16-24 lb bond)
60-135 g/m2 grain
long
(16 to 36 lb bond)
Card stock-maximum (grain long). See note below
Index Bristol
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120 g/m2 (31 lb)
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Tag
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120 g/m2 (31 lb)
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Cover
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135 g/m2 (35 lb)
Card stock-maximum (grain short). See note below
Index Bristol
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163 g/m2 (43 lb)
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Tag
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163 g/m2 (43 lb)
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Cover
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163 g/m2 (43 lb)
Transparencies
Laser printer
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138-146 g/m2
(37-39 lb bond)
Labels-maximum
Paper
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163 g/m2
(43 lb bond)
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Dual-web paper
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163 g/m2
(43 lb bond)
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Polyester
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163 g/m2
(43 lb bond)
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Vinyl
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163 g/m2
(43 lb liner)
Integrated Forms
Pressure- sensitive area (must enter the printer
first)
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135-140 g/m2
(36-40 lb bond)
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Paper base (grain long)
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75-135 g/m2
(20-36 lb bond)
Envelopes 100% Cotton Content Maximum Weight- 24
lb
Sulfite, wood-free or up to 100% cotton bonds
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75-90 g/m2
(20-24 lb)
NOTE: Grain short is preferred for papers over 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond.
NOTE: Dell recommends using 3M transparencies for the Dell MFP 1125.
NOTE: Please follow the instructions on the paper packaging for a preferred printing side. Printing on the wrong side may cause some paper
misalignment on the paper output tray.