Chapter 2
Choosing the right print media
Paper type and size for each operation
Paper Type
Paper Size
Cut Sheet
Ledger
A3
Letter
A4
Legal
Executive
JIS B4
JIS B5
A5
A6
Cards
Photo
Photo L
Photo 2L
Index Card 5 8 in. (127 203 mm)
Post Card 1 3.9 5.8 in. (100 148 mm)
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 4.1 9.3 in. (105 235 mm)
Transparencies Letter
A4
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11 17 in. (279.4 431.8 mm)
11.7 16.5 in. (297 420 mm)
8 1/2 11 in. (215.9 279.4 mm) Yes
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 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)
8 1/2 11 in. (215.9 279.4 mm) –
8.3 11.7 in. (210 297 mm)
Usage
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Capture
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