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LASER SHOT LBP3100B Support
FAQ and troubleshooting

Usable Paper

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Caution

Print speed may drop depending on the settings for the paper size, paper type, and print copies.
When you print the paper whose length is 264.4 mm or less continuously, the print speed may drop gradually. This is because the safety function that prevents damage caused by heat becomes active.

Paper Size

The following shows the paper sizes that can be used with this printer.

: The paper can be used for printing

Paper SizePaper Source
Multi-purpose TrayManual Feed Tray
A4 (210.0 mm x 297.0 mm)
B5 (182.0 mm x 257.0 mm)
A5 (148.0 mm x 210.0 mm)
Legal (8.5 in. x 14.0 in.)
Letter (8.5 in. x 11.0 in.)
Executive (7.25 in. x 10.5 in.)
16K (195.0 mm x 270.0 mm)
Custom Paper Size**
Envelope DL (110.0 mm x 220.0 mm)
Envelope COM10 (104.7 mm x 241.3 mm)
Envelope C5 (162.0 mm x 229.0 mm)
Envelope Monarch (98.4 mm x 190.5 mm)
Index Card (76.2 mm x 127.0 mm)
* Custom size paper that is 76.2 to 215.9 mm wide and 127.0 to 355.6 mm long can be used.

Paper Type

The following shows the paper types that can be used with this printer.

: The paper can be used for printing

-: The paper cannot be used for printing

Paper TypeSetting for [Paper Type] in the Printer DriverPaper Source
Multi-purpose TrayManual Feed Tray
Plain Paper*164 - 89 g/m[Plain Paper]
60 - 63 g/m[Plain Paper L]
Heavy Paper90 - 163 g/m[Heavy Paper]
[Heavy Paper H]*2
Transparency[Transparency]
Label[Label]
Index Card[Heavy Paper]-
Envelope[Envelope]
*1 100 % recycled paper (60 - 80 g/m) can be used as plain paper.
*2 If you want to improve the fixation when printed with [Heavy Paper] selected, select [Heavy Paper H].

Plain Paper

This printer can print plain paper (60 - 89 g/m) of the following sizes.

Standard paper size: A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, Executive, 16K
Custom paper size: Width 76.2 to 215.9 mm; Length 127.0 to 355.6 mm

* 100 % recycled paper (60 - 80 g/m) can be used as plain paper.

Heavy Paper

This printer can print heavy paper (90 - 163 g/m) of the following sizes.

Standard paper size: A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, Executive, 16K
Custom paper size: Width 76.2 to 215.9 mm; Length 127.0 to 355.6 mm

Caution

Printing speed drops when printing heavy paper.

Transparency

This printer can print A4 and Letter size transparencies.

Caution

Thoroughly fan the transparencies before loading them as they may stick to each other.
Printing speed drops when printing transparencies.

Label

This printer can print A4 and Letter size labels.

Caution

Do not use the labels in the following conditions. Using inappropriate labels may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may result in damage to the printer.

- Peeled labels or partly used labels

- Coated labels that are easily peeled off from the backing sheet

- Labels with uneven adhesive

Printing speed drops when printing labels.

Index Card

This printer can print Index Card.

Index card can be used in the manual feed tray only.

Envelope

This printer can print envelopes at sizes of DL, COM10, C5, and Monarch.

Caution

Do not use the following types of envelopes. Using inappropriate envelopes may result in paper jams that are difficult to clear or may result in damage to the printer.

- Envelopes with fasteners or snaps

- Envelopes with address windows

- Envelopes with adhesive on the surface

- Wrinkled or creased envelopes

- Poorly manufactured envelopes in which the glued parts are uneven

- Irregularly-shaped envelopes

Before loading the envelopes, flatten the stack of envelopes to release any remaining air, and press the fold lines tightly along the edges.
Do not print on the reverse side (glued side) of envelopes.
Printing speed drops when printing envelopes.

Caution

If printing envelopes, they may become creased.

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