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Paper and Paper Tray Specifications

Product support for
AltaLink B8045 / B8055 / B8065 / B8075 / B8090 Multifunction Printer
Article ID
KB0026998
Published
2018-04-26

Overview:

The printer has five paper trays:

  • Trays 1 and 2 are adjustable trays that can hold a range of paper sizes.

  • Trays 3 and 4 are high-capacity trays that can hold A4-size or Letter-size paper.

  • Tray 5 is designed for loading small amounts of special paper.

The printer has three optional paper trays:

  • The Envelope Tray can replace Tray 2.

  • Tray 6 is a high-capacity paper tray that can hold A4-size or Letter-size paper. When one of the optional conversion kits is installed, it can feed additional paper sizes.

  • Tray 7 is a paper inserter tray for use with the High Volume Finisher.

The printer can use various media types, such as plain, recycled, or colored paper, letterhead, pre-printed, cardstock, labels, transparencies, and envelopes. Ensure that you use the correct media for the tray that you are loading. You can load all types of media in Tray 5.

Labels inside each tray show the correct orientation for loading certain types of media. The MAX label shows the maximum fill line for the tray.

Paper Storage Specifications:

Storing your paper and other media properly contributes to optimum print quality.

  • Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper is susceptible to damage from ultraviolet and visible light. Ultraviolet light, from the sun and fluorescent bulbs, is particularly damaging to paper.

  • Reduce the exposure of paper to strong lights for long periods of time.

  • Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.

  • Avoid storing paper in attics, kitchens, garages, or basements. These spaces are more likely to collect moisture.

  • Store paper flat, either on pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.

  • Avoid food or drinks in the area where paper is stored or handled.

  • Do not open sealed packages of paper until you are ready to load them into the printer. Leave stored paper in the original packaging. The paper wrapper protects the paper from moisture loss or gain.

  • Some special media is packaged inside resealable plastic bags. Store the media inside the bag until you are ready to use it. Keep unused media in the bag and reseal it for protection.

General Paper Loading Guidelines:

  • Do not overfill the paper trays. Do not load paper above the maximum fill line in the tray.

  • Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size.

  • Fan paper before loading it in the paper tray.

  • If excessive jams occur, use paper or other approved media from a new package.

  • Use only recommended Xerox transparencies. Print quality could vary with other transparencies.

  • Do not print on label media once a label has been removed from a sheet.

  • Use only paper envelopes. Print envelopes 1-sided only.

Paper That Can Damage the Device:

Some paper and other media types can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams, or damage your printer. Do not use the following:

  • Rough or porous paper

  • Inkjet paper

  • Non-laser glossy or coated paper

  • Paper that has been photocopied

  • Paper that has been folded or wrinkled

  • Paper with cutouts or perforations

  • Stapled paper

  • Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, side seams, or adhesives with release strips

  • Padded envelopes

  • Plastic media

  • Iron on transfer paper

CAUTION: The Xerox Warranty, Service Agreement, or Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee does not cover damage caused by using unsupported paper or special media. The Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee is available in the United States and Canada. Coverage could vary outside these areas. Contact your Xerox representative for details.

Supported Paper Types and Weights:

Supported Paper Types and Weights

Trays

Paper Types

Weights

Trays 1-4

2-sided
Bond
Covers
Glossy
Hole punched
Index
Labels (Trays 1 and 2 only)
Letterhead
Plain
Pre-printed
Recycled
Transparencies (Tray 2 only)

60-200 g/m²

Lightweight Cardstock
Cardstock

106-160 g/m²
161-216 g/m²

Tray 5

2-sided
Bond
Covers
Glossy
Hole punched
Index
Labels
Letterhead
Plain
Pre-printed
Recycled
Transparencies
Envelopes

60-216 g/m²

Lightweight Cardstock
Cardstock

106-160 g/m²
161-216 g/m²

Tray 6

2-sided
Bond
Covers
Glossy
Hole punched
Index
Letterhead
Plain
Pre-printed
Recycled

60-200 g/m²

Lightweight Cardstock
Cardstock

106-160 g/m²
161-216 g/m²

Tray 7

Bond
Covers
Glossy
Hole punched
Index
Letterhead
Plain
Pre-printed
Recycled

60-216 g/m²

Lightweight Cardstock
Cardstock

106-160 g/m²
161-216 g/m²

Envelope Tray

Envelopes

80-90 g/m²

Supported Standard Paper Sizes:

Supported Standard Paper Sizes

Tray Number

European Standard Sizes

North American Standard Sizes

Trays 1 and 2

A5 (148 x 210 mm, 5.8 x 8.3 in.)
A4 (210 x 297 mm, 8.3 x 11.7 in.)
A3 (297 x 420 mm, 11.7 x 16.5 in.)
B5 (176 x 250 mm, 6.9 x 9.8 in.)
B4 (250 x 353 mm, 9.8 x 13.9 in.)
JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm, 7.2 x 10.1 in.)
JIS B4 (257 x 364 mm, 10.1 x 14.3 in.)

Statement (140 x 216 mm, 5.5 x 8.5 in.)
Executive (184 x 267 mm, 7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Letter (216 x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.)
US Folio (216 x 330 mm, 8.5 x 13 in.)
Legal (216 x 356 mm, 8.5 x 14 in.)
Tabloid (279 x 432 mm, 11 x 17 in.)

Trays 3 and 4

A4 (210 x 297 mm, 8.3 x 11.7 in.)

Letter (216 x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.)

Tray 5

A6 (105 x 148 mm, 4.1 x 5.8 in.)
A5 (148 x 210 mm, 5.8 x 8.3 in.)
A4 (210 x 297 mm, 8.3 x 11.7 in.)
A3 (297 x 420 mm, 11.7 x 16.5 in.)
B5 (176 x 250 mm, 6.9 x 9.8 in.)
JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm, 7.2 x 10.1 in.)
JIS B4 (257 x 364 mm, 10.1 x 14.3 in.)
C5 envelope (162 x 229 mm, 6.4 x 9 in.)

Statement (140 x 216 mm, 5.5 x 8.5 in.)
Executive (184 x 267 mm, 7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Letter (216 x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.)
US Folio (216 x 330 mm, 8.5 x 13 in.)
Legal (216 x 356 mm, 8.5 x 14 in.)
Tabloid (279 x 432 mm, 11 x 17 in.)

Tray 6

A4 (210 x 297 mm, 8.3 x 11.7 in.)

Letter (216 x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.)

Tray 7

A4 (210 x 297 mm, 8.3 x 11.7 in.)
A3 (297 x 420 mm, 11.7 x 16.5 in.)

Letter (216 x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.)
US Folio (216 x 330 mm, 8.5 x 13 in.)
Legal (216 x 356 mm, 8.5 x 14 in.)
Tabloid (279 x 432 mm, 11 x 17 in.)

Supported Paper Sizes and Weights for Automatic 2 Sided Printing:

Supported Paper Sizes and Weights for Automatic 2-Sided Printing

European Standard Sizes

North America Standard Sizes

A5 (148 x 210 mm, 5.8 x 8.3 in.)
A4 (210 x 297 mm, 8.3 x 11.7 in.)
A3 (297 x 420 mm, 11.7 x 16.5 in.)
JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm, 7.2 x 10.1 in.)
JIS B4 (257 x 364 mm, 10.1 x 14.3 in.)

Statement (140 x 216 mm, 5.5 x 8.5 in.)
Executive (184 x 267 mm, 7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Letter (216 x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.)
US Folio (216 x 330 mm, 8.5 x 13 in.)
Legal (216 x 356 mm, 8.5 x 14 in.)
Tabloid (279 x 432 mm, 11 x 17 in.)

In addition to the standard sizes, you can use custom-size paper within the following ranges for 2-sided printing:

  • Minimum size 125 x 138 mm (4.9 x 5.4 in.)

  • Maximum size 297 x 432 mm (11.7 x 17 in.)

Paper weights from 50 g/m² through 160 g/m² can be used for automatic 2-sided printing.

Note: Do not use transparencies, envelopes, labels, or reloaded paper for automatic 2-sided printing.

Supported Paper Sizes for the Envelope Tray:

Supported Paper Sizes for the Envelope Tray

European Standard Sizes

North American Standard Sizes

DL (110 x 220 mm, 4.33 x 8.66 in.)
C6 (114 x 162 mm, 4.5 x 6.38 in.)
C5 (162 x 229 mm, 6.4 x 9 in.)

Monarch (98 x 190 mm, 3.9 x 7.5 in.)
No. 9 (98 x 225 mm, 3.9 x 8.9 in.)
No. 10 (241 x 105 mm, 4.1 x 9.5 in.)

Supported Custom Paper Sizes:

Supported Custom Paper Sizes

Tray Number

Paper Sizes

Trays 1 and 2

Minimum: 139 x 210 mm (5.5 x 8.3 in.)
Maximum: 297 x 432 mm (11.7 x 17 in.)

Trays 3 and 4

A4 (210 x 297 mm, 8.3 x 11.7 in.)
or Letter (216 x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.)

Tray 5

Minimum: 105 x 135 mm (4.25 x 5.3 in.)
Maximum: 297 x 432 mm (11.7 x 17 in.)
C5 envelopes only

Tray 6

A4 (210 x 297 mm, 8.3 x 11.7 in.) or Letter (216 x 279 mm, 8.5 x
11 in.)
With narrow SEF kit: A4 (210 x 297 mm, 8.3 x 11.7 in.), Letter (216x 279 mm, 8.5 x 11 in.) or Legal (216 x 356 mm, 8.5 x 14 in.) short-edge feed
With wide SEF kit: A3 (297 x 420 mm, 11.7 x 16.5 in.) or Tabloid (279 x 432 mm, 11 x 17 in.) short-edge feed

Tray 7

A4 (210 x 297 mm, 8.3 x 11.7 in.) or Letter (216 x 279 mm, 8.5 x
11 in.)
US Folio (216 x 330 mm, 8.5 x 13 in.)
Legal (216 x 356 mm, 8.5 x 14 in.)
A3 (297 x 420 mm, 11.7 x 16.5 in.) or Tabloid (279 x 432 mm, 11x 17 in.)