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Print media guidelines for Dell 3330dn laser printers

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1. Print media guidelines
2. Supported media types and sizes

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1.	Print media guidelines

Selecting suitable print media reduces the likelihood of paper jams and print quality issues. Always test a sample of prospective print media before buying large quantities.

• For best results use 70gsm (20lb) xerographic paper.
• Only use transparencies or labels specifically designed for laser printers.
• For best results use envelopes made from 90gsm (24lb) bond paper. To reduce paper jams do not use envelopes which:
  • Have excessive curl
  • Are stuck together
  • Contain windows, holes, perforations or embossing
  • Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
  • Have postage stamps attached
  • Have exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed position
• Use card stock with a maximum weight of 163gsm and a minimum size of 76.2 * 127mm (3 * 5in.)

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2.	Supported media types and sizes

Source	Size	Types	Weight	Capacity1 (sheets)
250-sheet standard tray (Tray 1)	A4, A5, A62, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Statement, Universal Minimum feed size is 105 mm x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.82 in.) Maximum feed size is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)	Paper Paper labels3 Transparencies	60–90 gsm (16–24 lb)	250 sheets of paper 50 paper labels4 50 transparencies
Optional 550-sheet drawer (Tray 2)	A4, A5, A62, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Statement, Universal Minimum feed size is 149 mm x 210 mm (5.86 x 8.26 in.) Maximum feed size is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)	Paper Paper labels3 Transparencies	60–90 gsm (16–24 lb)	250 sheets of paper 50 paper labels4 50 transparencies
Multipurpose Feeder NOTE: When printing card stock using the multipurpose feeder, open the rear door	A4, A5, A62, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Statement, Universal, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, 10 Envelope, B5 Envelope, C5 Envelope, DL Envelope, Other Envelope Minimum feed size is 76.2 x 127 mm (3.9 x 4.9 in.) Maximum paper size (Universal size) is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) Maximum envelope size (Other size) is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)	Paper Paper labels3 Transparencies Card stock Envelopes	60–163 gsm (16–43 lb)	50 sheets of paper 15 paper labels4 10 transparencies 10 sheets of card stock 7 envelopes
Duplex (two-sided printing)	A4, Folio, Letter, Legal	Paper only	60–163 gsm (16–43 lb)	Not supported
1 Capacity is based on 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper or specialty media unless otherwise noted. 2 A6 is supported only for grain long papers. 3 Single-sided paper labels are supported for occasional use. It is recommended to print 20 or less pages of paper labels a month. Vinyl, pharmacy, or dual-sided labels are not supported. 4 The capacity may be reduced on specific kinds of paper labels.

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