HL-1240
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
HL-1240
Date: 16.10.2006 ID: faq00000311_014
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.
HL-1240, HL-1250, HL-1270N
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