Acceptable Paper; Unacceptable Paper - Muratec MFX-1820 Quick Start Manual

Acceptable paper

• In order for this machine to perform effectively, we recommend using paper as shown in the table below.
• Recycled paper may be used in this machine.
Paper cassette
Paper source Paper size
1st Cassette
A3, A4, A4 , A5 , B4, B5 ,
8K, 16K, 16K , LTR, LTR , LGL
2nd Cassette
A3, A4, A4 , A5 , B4, B5 ,
8K, 16K, 16K , LTR, LTR , LGL
3rd Cassette
A3, A4, A4 , A5 , B4, B5 ,
8K, 16K, 16K , LTR, LTR , LGL
Bypass tray
A3, A4, A4 , A5, A5 , B4, B5 ,
Postcards, 8K, 16K, 16K , LTR,
LTR , LGL, HLTR , Custom1,
Custom2, Custom3, Custom4, Cus-
tom5
Custom paper:
Paper loaded vertically (width):
90 mm to 297 mm
Paper loaded horizontally (length):
140 mm to 420 mm
Duplex printing A3, A4, A4 , A5, B4, B5 , 8K, 16K,
16K , LTR, LTR , LGL
Custom paper:
Paper loaded vertically (width):
148 to 297 mm
Paper loaded horizontally (length):
182 to 420 mm
NOTE
• Items marked with the
• Paper that has already been printed on can be the cause of poor print quality, paper jams, and other malfunctions.
• Use OHP film that is designed for use in plain-paper copiers. You cannot use the OHP film with tapes or a back cover attached.
• When printing on postcards, the type of postcard and ambient temperature may cause poor print quality.

Unacceptable paper

Do not use the following paper. Using such paper could cause poor printing quality, paper jams, or malfunction.
• OHP film that has already been through the machine once (even OHP film that has been output blank cannot be reused)
• Paper printed on a thermal printer or an inkjet printer
• Paper that is too thick or too thin
• Paper that is creased, folded, wrinkled, or torn
• Paper that has been taken out from the package for a long period of time
• Paper that has absorbed moisture
• Paper that has holes punched for use in ring binders or perforated paper
• Paper of which surfaces are too smooth, too rough, or not uniform
• Paper of which surfaces are processed, such as carbon paper, thermal paper, or pressure sensitive paper
• Paper subject to processing such as gilding or embossing
• Paper of different sizes mixed together
• Irregularly shaped paper (paper that is not rectangular)
• Paper that is fastened by glue, staples, paper clips, etc.
• Paper with stamps, tapes, stickers or glue labels attached
• Paper with ribbons, hooks, or buttons attached
• Paper that is curled or waved
• Art paper, coated paper, coated paper for inkjet printers
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Paper type
Plain paper
Recycled paper
Plain paper
Recycled paper
Plain paper
Recycled paper
Plain paper
Recycled paper
Cardboard
OHP film
Postcards
Envelopes
Plain paper
Recycled paper
symbol indicates that the paper is inserted vertically as seen from the front of the machine.
Weight Paper capacity
Plain paper / Approximately 250 sheets
2
recycled paper: (80 g/m
2
60 to 90 g/m
Plain paper / Approximately 250 sheets
2
recycled paper: (80 g/m
2
60 to 90 g/m
Plain paper / Approximately 250 sheets
2
recycled paper: (80 g/m
2
60 to 90 g/m
Plain paper / Plain paper / recycled paper
recycled paper: Approximately 50 sheets (80 g/m
2
60 to 90 g/m Cardboard
Cardboard: Approximately 20 sheets (91 to 120 g/m
2
91 to 120 g/m OHP film
Approximately 20 sheets
Postcards
Approximately 20 sheets
Envelopes
1 sheet
Plain paper / –
recycled paper:
2
60 to 90 g/m
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