Konica Minolta magicolor 2500W, A00V-9563-00A, 1800816-001A manual Media Types, Plain Paper

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Media Types

Before purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial printing with the same media and check the print quality.

Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to load it. For a list of approved media, refer to printer.konicaminolta.com.

Plain Paper

Capacity

Tray 1

Up to 200 sheets, depending on the paper

 

 

weight

 

 

 

Orientation

Face up

 

Driver

Plain paper

 

Media Type

 

 

Weight

60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb bond)

Use plain paper that is

#Suitable for plain paper laser printers, such as standard office paper.

Note

Do not use the media types listed below. These could cause poor print quality, media misfeeds, or damage to the printer.

DO NOT use plain paper that are

#Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, digitally gloss- coated media, and colored paper that has been treated)

#Carbon backed

#Unapproved iron-on transfer media (such as heat-sensitive paper, heat-pressure paper, and heat-press transfer paper)

#Cold-water-transfer paper

#Pressure sensitive

#Designed specifically for inkjet printers (such as superfine paper, glossy film, and postcards)

#Already been printed on by another printer, copier, or fax machine

#Dusty

#Wet (or damp)

!" Keep media between 35% and 85% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to moist or wet paper.

#Layered

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Contents A00V-9563-00A 1800816-001A Magicolor 2500W User’s GuideThank You TrademarksCopyright Notice For EU member states only Page Contents Recovering from a Status Display Alert Using the Printer DriverMedia Specifications Media Types Working with the Status DisplayLoading Media Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the PrinterManual Duplexing Output Tray Media Storage Replacing ConsumablesWhat is an Energy Star product? Introduction Getting Acquainted with Your Printer Space RequirementsGetting Acquainted with Your Printer Front View Printer PartsFront View with Option Rear ViewAbout the Indicators About the Control PanelAbout the Control Panel Status Messages Toner Indicators Status Messages Ready Indicator, Error IndicatorReady Error Condition Action Indicator Green Orange Toner indicator Condition Action OrangeContinuing a Print Job after an Error Message About the Cancel KEYCancelling a Print Job About the Rotate Toner KEYPage About Utilities DriversDrivers Use/Benefit Utilities Use/BenefitSelecting Driver Defaults System RequirementsSystem Requirements Uninstalling the Printer Driver Displaying Printer Driver SettingsWindows XP/Server Windows 2000/Me/98SE Displaying Printer Driver SettingsUsing the Printer Driver Using the Printer DriverCommon Buttons Basic Tab DefaultPrinter View Watermark ViewOverlay Tab Layout TabWatermark Tab Quality TabVersion Tab Page Using the Status Working with the Status Display Using the Status DisplayIntroduction Opening the Status Display and Showing the Supplies StatusRecognizing Status Display Alerts Recognizing Status Display Alerts Recovering from a Status Display Alert Recovering from a Status Display Alert Closing the Status Display Using Media What types and sizes of media can I load? Media SpecificationsMedia Types Plain PaperMedia Types Do not use thick stock that is Thick StockDo not use envelopes that have EnvelopesDo not use label sheets that LabelsPostcards LetterheadCapacity Tray Do not use postcards that areOrientation Face up Driver Transparency Media Type TransparenciesGlossy What Is the Guaranteed Imageable Printable Area?Nonguaranteed area MarginsImageable Area-Envelopes Tray 1 Multipurpose Tray Loading MediaLoading Media Loading Plain PaperLoading Media Loading Envelopes Other MediaLoading Media Do not touch the transfer belt Raise the fuser separator levers on the fuser unit Loading Label Sheets/Postcards/Thick Stock/ Transparencies Up to 50 sheets can be loaded into the tray at one time Manual Duplexing How do I manually duplex?Manual Duplexing Output Tray Media StorageOutput Tray Replacing 5 Consumables Replacing Consumables Refilled Toner CartridgesAbout Toner Cartridges Replacing Consumables Replacing Consumables # Level during handling and storage Replacing a Toner Cartridge Do not touch the transfer belt Replacing Consumables Do not touch or scratch the toner roller Close the front cover Carefully close the top cover Pull the lever, and then open Top cover Replacing the Drum CartridgeDo not touch the PC drum on the drum car- tridge Replacing Consumables Page Maintaining Maintaining the Printer Maintaining the PrinterMaintaining the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the PrinterExterior Control PanelInterior Cleaning the Media Feed Roller and Laser LensBottom Clean the laser lens by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth Storing the Printer Storing the PrinterStoring the Printer Page Troubleshooting Introduction IntroductionPreventing Media Misfeeds Preventing Media MisfeedsMake sure that AvoidIndicator Messages Error MessagesUnderstanding the Media Path Indicator Messages Service Message Clearing Media Misfeeds Clearing Media MisfeedsClearing Media Misfeeds Clearing ProceduresPush the fuser separator levers back as far as possible Remove any misfed media Reinstall the drum cartridge Carefully close the top cover Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds Solving Problems with Media MisfeedsSymptom Cause Solution Solving Problems with Media Misfeeds Solving Other Problems Solving Other ProblemsSolving Other Problems Media is Media is moist Solving Problems with Printing Quality Solving Problems with Printing QualityBlack or Defective Color Drum cartridge is Background Defective Is lightly Drum cartridge is There is Media is moist Pattern Mixed or Page Installing 8 Accessories Installing the Dust Cover Dust CoverDust Cover Loading Media in Tray 1 with the Dust Cover installed Load the media face up Tray Appendix a Technical Specifications Safety SpecificationsSafety Specifications PrinterTechnical Specifications Consumable Life Expectancy Chart What is an Energy Star product? Our Concern for Environmental ProtectionOur Concern for Environmental Protection Page Dust cover Envelope Glossy Imageable area Indicator AccessoryIndex 101 Basic tab ConsumablesMisfeed problems Maintenance Manual duplexing Media102 Index Media storage Media type