Print Media Settings
Important!
Always make sure the media setting
matches the print media you are
using.
Improper media settings:
• cause poor quality printing
• cause flaking
• can damage the printer
Note
Printer driver settings override
printer menu settings.
Default Media Weight
Setting
The default media weight setting
for Tray 1 and the MP Tray is Light.
Changing the Media
Weight for One Print
Job
If you are printing a job on special
media, you can temporarily load
the media in a tray and change the
media settings for that tray in the
driver as you print the job.
Media Weight Settings
Setting
Light
Medium
Light
Medium
Heavy
Ultra
Heavy
Ultra
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Media Weight
US Bond: 17 to 20 lb.
Index: 35 to 42 lb.
Metric: 64 to 82 g/m
US Bond: 22 to 24 lb.
Index: 46 to 50 lb.
Metric: 83 to 90 g/m
US Bond: 24 to 28 lb.
Index: 50 to 58 lb.
Metric: 91 to 105 g/m
US Bond: 30 to 34 lb.
Index: 62 to 71 lb.
Metric: 106 to 128 g/m
US Bond: 36 to 54 lb.
Index: 75 to 113 lb.
Cover: 50 to 75 lb.
Metric: 129 to 203 g/m
US Bond: 54 to 58 lb.
Index: 113 to 141 lb.
Cover: 75 to 80 lb.
Metric: 204 to 220 g/m
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