HL-5140

FAQs & Troubleshooting

What is the recommended paper?

We recommend the following paper types for this printer.

Paper Type	Europe	USA
Plain paper	Xerox Premier 80 gsm Xerox Business 80 gsm Modo DATACOPY 80 gsm I GEPA X-Press 80 gsm	Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb
Recycled paper	Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 gsm	-
Transparency	3M CG3300	3M CG 3300
Label	Avery laser label L7163	Avery laser label #5160

Before you buy a lot of paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is suitable.
Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying.
Use paper that is 75 to 90 gsm (20 to 24 lb).
Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper.
Use long-grain paper.
Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%.
This printer can use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification.
Do not use ink jet paper, or it may cause a paper jam and damage your printer.

HL-1435, HL-2040, HL-2070N, HL-5030, HL-5040, HL-5050, HL-5070N, HL-5140, HL-5150D, HL-5170DN

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