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Paper Type Descriptions

Paper name

Description

[Plain]

The plain paper is used for copying/printing in general and is called "PPC paper." It is usually not recycled paper. Select [Plain] for the plain paper or recycled paper to be used in monochrome copying/printing.

[Fine]

The fine paper is non-coated paper generally used for offset printing. This paper type has a high degree of whiteness and used for various purposes. Select [Fine] for the paper having such characteristics as mentioned above.

[Book/News]

The book/news paper is generally used for a body part of a book, having characteristics such as high opacity to prevent prints to be seen from the back, or being cream-colored for ease of reading. Select [Book/News] for the tray loaded with this type of paper.

[Embossed]

Embossed refers to a type of paper with coarse surface and low fixability. Select [Embossed] for the tray loaded with paper having such characteristics as mentioned above. Fine paper types such as cotton paper are included in this category.

[Blank Insert]

The blank insert is not a category provided according to the plainness of paper, but used for the paper only to be fed without being printed.

When using With Cover/Blank or Blank mode of Insert Sheet, select [Blank Insert] for the tray loaded with paper already printed and only to be fed through, or paper to be used as blank pages.