Copier Lingo: Paper

Ledger-Sized Paper
Measures 11 x 17 inches.

Legal-Sized Paper
Measures 8 1/2 x 14 inches.

Letter-Sized Paper / Standard Copy Paper
Measures 8 1/2 x 11 inches.

Paper Supply
The sets of trays and holders that enable a copier to copy onto different sizes or types of paper.

Copier Lingo: Consumables

Consumables
The toner, paper, fuser oil, developer, or any other materials or parts that must be periodically replaced in a copier.

Paper Supply

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Each paper tray, cassette, pedestal, or paper feed unit is a separate paper source. The number of sources is important if you want to be able to copy onto different paper stocks, such as letterhead, legal size stock, or transparencies, without reloading the machine. Paper sources typically hold a minimum of 50 to 100 sheets, and the largest-capacity units can hold up to 3,000 sheets.

Typically, copiers include at least one fixed-size and a couple of adjustable-size paper trays. Unfortunately, heavy paper stock often jams if you load it into a standard paper tray. To get around this problem, most copiers include a bypass tray, a special tray that provides a straight paper path for heavy paper and labels.