Chapter 2
Choosing the right print media
Paper type and size for each operation
Paper Type
Paper Size
Cut Sheet
Letter
A4
Legal
Executive
JIS B5
A5
A6
Cards
Photo
Photo 2L
Index Card
Postcard 1
Postcard 2
(Double)
Envelopes
C5 Envelope
DL Envelope
COM-10
Monarch
JE4 Envelope 4.1 9.3 in. (105 235 mm)
Transparencies
Letter
A4
Legal
A5
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8 1/2 11 in. (215.9 279.4 mm) Yes
8.3 11.7 in. (210 297 mm)
8 1/2 14 in. (215.9 355.6 mm) Yes
7 1/4 10 1/2 in. (184 267 mm) –
7.2 10.1 in. (182 257 mm)
5.8 8.3 in. (148 210 mm)
4.1 5.8 in. (105 148 mm)
4 6 in. (10 15 cm)
5 7 in. (13 18 cm)
5 8 in. (127 203 mm)
3.9 5.8 in. (100 148 mm)
5.8 7.9 in. (148 200 mm)
6.4 9 in. (162 229 mm)
4.3 8.7 in. (110 220 mm)
4 1/8 9 1/2 in. (105 241 mm)
3 7/8 7 1/2 in. (98 191 mm)
8 1/2 11 in. (215.9 279.4 mm) –
8.3 11.7 in. (210 297 mm)
8 1/2 14 in. (215.9 355.6 mm) –
5.8 8.3 in. (148 210 mm)
Usage
Fax
Copy
Photo
Capture
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Printer
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