Chapter 2
Choosing the right print media
Paper type and size for each operation
Paper Type
Paper Size
Cut Sheet
Ledger
Letter
A3
A4
Legal
Executive
JIS B4
JIS B5
A5
A6
Cards
Photo
Photo L
Photo 2L
Index Card
Postcard 1
Postcard 2
(Double)
Envelopes
C5 Envelope
DL Envelope
COM-10
Monarch
Y4 Envelope
Transparencies Letter
A4
Legal
A5
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Labels
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Manual Feed Slot only
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11 17 in. (279.4 431.8 mm)
8 1/2 11 in. (215.9 279.4 mm) Yes
11.7 16.5 in. (297 420 mm)
8.3 11.7 in. (210 297 mm)
8 1/2 14 in. (215.9 355.6 mm) Yes
7 1/4 10 1/2 in. (184 267 mm) –
10.1 14.3 in. (257 364 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)
3 1/2 5 in. (89 127 mm)
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)
6.4 9 in. (162 229 mm)
4.3 8.7 in. (110 220 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. (215.9 279.4 mm) –
8.3 11.7 in. (210 297 mm)
8 1/2 14 in. (215.9 355.6 mm) –
5.8 8.3 in. (148 210 mm)
Usage
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Printer
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User
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