Paper Specifications; Supported Sizes Of Paper; Guidelines For Using Paper - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer User Manual

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:
Poor print quality
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Increased paper jams
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Premature wear on the printer
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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

Paper
Letter 8.5 X 11 in.
(216 X 279 mm)
A4 8.3 X 11.7 in.
(210 X 297 mm)
Executive 7.25 X 10.5 in.
(184 X 267 mm)
Legal 8.5 X 14 in.
(216 X 356 mm)
Oficio 8.5 X 13.5 in.
(216 X 343 mm)
Folio 8.5 X 13 in.
(216 X 330 mm)
Minimum size (custom) 3 x 5 in.
(76 x 127 mm)
Maximum size (Legal) 8.5 x 14 in.
(216 x 356 mm)
Transparency Same minimum and maximum
paper sizes as listed above.
Labels
Cards
Envelopes
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
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/m
wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges.
a
Dimensions
• 60-90 g/m
paper tray
• 60-163 g/m
bypass tray
• 75-90 g/m
duplex printing
60-163 g/m
(16-32 lb bond)
138-146 g/m
120-150 g/m
105-163 g/m
75-90 g/m
"Printer and Paper Storage
2
(20 lb) paper. Ensure that the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust,
Weight
2
(16-24 lb bond) for the
2
(16-43 lb bond) for the
2
(20-24 lb bond) for the
2
2
2
2
2
Environment".
b
Capacity
• 250 sheets of 75 g/m 2
(20 lb bond)
paper for the paper tray
• 50 sheet of 75 g/m 2
(20 lb bond) paper
for the bypass tray
5 sheet of paper for the bypass tray