Chapter 2
Choosing the right print media
Paper type and size for each operation
Paper Type
Paper Size
Cut-Sheet
Letter
A4
Legal
Executive
A5
A6
Cards
Photo
Photo L
Photo 2L
Index Card
Envelopes
C5 Envelope
DL Envelope
Com-10
Monarch
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) –
5.8 8.3 in. (148 210 mm)
4.1 5.8 in. (105 148 mm)
4 6 in. (10 15 cm)
3 1/2 5 in. (89 127 mm)
5 7 in. (13 18 cm)
5 8 in. (127 203 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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