HL-1240
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
What kind of paper can I use?
The printer loads paper from the installed Multi-purpose tray, Upper paper tray or optional Lower paper tray.
The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows:
Upper paper tray | Tray 1 |
Manual feed slot | Manual |
Optional Lower tray | Tray 2 (For HL-1450/1470N) |
Media Type:
Media Type | Tray 1 | Manual | Tray 2 |
Cut Sheet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Envelope | Yes | ||
Organizer | Yes | ||
Transparencies | Yes | Yes | |
Labels | Yes | ||
Other Sizes | Yes |
Media Size and Number of sheets:
Tray 1 | Manual | Tray 2 | |
Paper Size | A4, Letter, Legal*1, B5(ISO), Executive, A5, A6 |
Width: |
A4, Letter, Legal*1, B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 |
Number of sheets | 250 sheets (80 gsm or 21lb) 10 sheets (transparency) |
Single sheet |
250 sheets (80 gsm or 21lb) 10 sheets (transparency) |
*1) USA and Canada only
Paper Specification:
<Paper Cassette>
Cut Sheet | |
Basis Weight | 64 to 105gsm (17 to 28lb.) |
Caliper | 0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in.) |
Moisture Content | 4% to 6% by weight |
<Manual Feed Slot>
Cut Sheet | Envelope | |
Basis Weight | 64 to 158gsm (17 to 43 lb) | 75 to 90 gsm single thickness (20 to 24lb.) |
Caliper | 0.08 to 0.2 mm (0.003 to 0.008 in.) | 0.084 to 0.14 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in.) single thickness |
Moisture Content | 4% to 6% by weight | 4% to 6% by weight |
- We recommend you use labels or transparencies which are desighned for use in laser printers.
- The printing speed may change, depending on the paper size and the media type in use, in order to avoid damage to the printer.
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