DCP-9270CDN
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
What is the recommended paper?
Recommended paper and print media
Europe | USA/ Canada/ Latin America | |
Plain paper |
Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 |
Xerox 4200 20 lb Hammermill Laser Print 24 lb (90 g/m2) |
Recycled paper | Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 | (No specific brand recommended) |
Labels | Avery laser label L7163 | Avery laser labels white #5160 |
Envelope | Antalis River series (DL) | (No specific brand recommended) |
Glossy paper | International Paper Rey ColorLaser Gloss 140/m2 A4 | Office Depot Brand Glossy Laser Presentation Paper 65 lb |
Paper capacity of the paper trays and Media type
Paper Size | Paper type | No. of sheets | |
Standard paper tray (Tray 1) |
A4, Letter, Legal *1, B5 (ISO/JIS), Executive, A5, A5 (Long Edge), A6, B6 (ISO), Folio *1, *2 |
Plain paper, Thin paper, Recycled paper |
up to 250 [80 g/m2 (20 lb)] |
Multi-purpose tray (MP Tray) |
Width: 69.8 to 216 mm (2.75 to 8.5 in.) Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 16 in.) |
Plain paper, Thin paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Labels, Glossy paper *3 |
50 sheets [80 g/m2 (20 lb)] 3 Envelopes 1 Glossy paper |
Optional lower tray (Tray 2) |
A4, Letter, Legal *1, B5 (ISO/JIS), Executive, A5, B6 (ISO), Folio *1, *2 |
Plain paper, Thin paper, Recycled paper |
up to 500 [80 g/m2 (20 lb)] |
Duplex unit for automatic 2-sided(duplex) printing *4 |
A4 *5, Letter *5, Legal *1, *5, Folio *1, *2, *5 |
Plain paper, Thin paper, Recycled paper, Glossy paper *3 |
*1: Legal or Folio size paper are not available in some countries.
*2: Folio size is 215.9 x 330.2 mm (8.5 x 13 in.).
*3: Glossy paper should be printed from MP tray and with back cover open. Printing glossy paper with back cover closed can cause print quality issues such as smudges, toner rubbing off, etc. We recommend Manual 2-Sided(Duplex) Printing to avoid print quality issues.
*4: Not available for HL-4140CN. The paper should be between 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb).
*5: Letter, Legal and Folio for USA/ Canada/ Latin America, and A4 for others.
Recommended paper specifications
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
Basis weight | 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb) |
Thickness | 80-110 μm |
Roughness | Higher than 20 sec. |
Stiffness | 90-150 cm3/100 |
Grain direction | Long grain |
Volume resistivity | 10e9-10e11 ohm |
Surface resistivity | 10e9-10e12 ohm-cm |
Filler | CaCO3 (Neutral) |
Ash content | Below 23 wt% |
Brightness | Higher than 80% |
Opacity | Higher than 85% |
Notes for using special paper
Notes for using envelopes
Notes for using labels
Some types of paper may not perform well or may cause damage to your machine. Do not use paper: