Can I use my own paper to print and make copies?
Answer
Our copy/print machines do allow for a variety of paper types but you will need to speak with a supervisor before putting your own paper into the machine.
Acceptable paper types:
- plain
- heavy paper
- embossed (bypass tray)
- thin paper (bypass tray)
- pre-printed
- recycled
- letterhead
- pre-punched
- color
- labels (bypass tray)
- glossy paper (bypass tray)
- transparency (bypass tray)
- tab paper (bypass tray)
- envelope (bypass tray)
Paper that cannot be used:
- Special media for an inkjet printer (fine paper, glossy paper, glossy film, fabric transfer, etc)
- carbon paper or thermal paper
- pasted paper
- paper with clips
- paper with fold marks
- torn paper
- oil-feed transparency film
- this paper less than 15 lbs (55 g/m)
- heavy paper as thick as 100 lbs cover (300 g/m)
- irregularly shaped paper
- stapled paper
- damp paper
- curled paper
- paper whose print side or reverse side has been already printed on by another printer
- paper with a wave like pattern due to moisture absorption
- paper with creases
- paper with dust
Non-recommended paper:
- iron-on transfer paper
- perforated paper