Paper and Media
Supported Paper
This section includes:
• Recommended Media .................................................................................................................................................... 50
• Ordering Paper .................................................................................................................................................................. 50
• General Paper Loading Guidelines ............................................................................................................................ 50
• Paper That Can Damage Your Printer ...................................................................................................................... 51
• Paper Storage Guidelines .............................................................................................................................................. 51
• Supported Paper Types and Weights ....................................................................................................................... 52
• Supported Standard Paper Sizes ................................................................................................................................ 52
• Supported Paper Sizes and Weights for Automatic 2-Sided Printing........................................................... 53
• Supported Paper Sizes for the Envelope Tray ....................................................................................................... 54
• Supported Custom Paper Sizes ................................................................................................................................... 54
Your printer is designed to use various paper and other media types. To ensure the best print quality and
to avoid jams, follow the guidelines in this section.
For best results, use Xerox paper and media recommended for your printer.
Recommended Media
A list of paper and media recommended for your printer is available at:
• www.xerox.com/paperRecommended Media List (United States)
• www.xerox.com/europaperRecommended Media List (Europe)
Ordering Paper
To order paper, transparencies, or other media, contact your local reseller or go to
www.xerox.com/office/WC7970supplies.
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
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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.
50 Xerox
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WorkCentre
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7970 Multifunction Printer
User Guide