Chapter 2
Choosing the right media
Paper type and size for each operation
Paper Type
Paper Size
Cut Sheet
Letter
A4
Legal
Executive
JIS B5
A5
A6
Cards
Photo
Photo 2L
Index Card
Post Card 1
Post Card 2
(Double)
C5 Envelope 6.4 × 9 in. (162 × 229 mm)
Envelopes
DL Envelope 4.3 × 8.7 in. (110 × 220 mm)
COM-10
Monarch
JE4
Envelope
Transparencies
Letter
A4
12
8 1/2 × 11 in. (216 × 279 mm)
8.3 × 11.7 in. (210 × 297 mm)
8 1/2 × 14 in. (216 × 356 mm)
7 1/4 × 10 1/2 in. (184 × 267 mm) –
7.2 × 10.1 in. (182 × 257 mm)
5.8 × 8.3 in. (148 × 210 mm)
4.1 × 5.8 in. (105 × 148 mm)
4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm)
5 × 7 in. (13 × 18 cm)
5 × 8 in. (127 × 203 mm)
3.9 × 5.8 in. (100 × 148 mm)
5.8 × 7.9 in. (148 × 200 mm)
4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in. (105 × 241 mm) –
3 7/8 × 7 1/2 in. (98 × 191 mm)
4.1 × 9.3 in. (105 × 235 mm)
8 1/2 × 11 in. (216 × 279 mm)
8.3 × 11.7 in. (210 × 297 mm)
Usage
Copy
Photo
Capture
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Printer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
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