HardwareAcronym

High Capacity Cassette

A large paper tray that holds significantly more paper (typically 1,000-3,000 sheets) than standard trays, reducing refill frequency for high-volume printing.

Detailed Explanation

High Capacity Cassettes (also called Large Capacity Trays or LCT) are essential for high-volume printing environments where frequent paper refills disrupt productivity. Standard copier trays hold 250-550 sheets, requiring refills multiple times daily in busy offices. High capacity cassettes hold 1,000-3,000 sheets, reducing refills to weekly or even monthly intervals. Benefits include: minimal downtime from paper-out errors, reduced staff time on refills, consistent paper supply for long print runs, and better paper protection (enclosed cassettes prevent dust and moisture). High capacity cassettes are typically optional add-ons costing $500-$2,000, but they quickly pay for themselves in labor savings and reduced paper waste from jams. Consider high capacity cassettes if you: print 5,000+ pages monthly, run long unattended print jobs, have limited staff to monitor copiers, or need reliable paper supply for mission-critical printing. Multiple high capacity cassettes can be installed for different paper sizes or types.

Examples

  • 1,500 sheet cassette (standard)
  • 3,000 sheet high capacity
  • Weekly refills vs daily
  • Unattended long runs

Quick Info

Category

Hardware

Also Known As

Large Capacity TrayLCTHigh Volume CassettePaper Deck

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