members of a specific group of users, the printer operator can define three different paper sources for these forms and let the users know that these forms are now defined on the printer as Normal 1, 2 and 3. Users can then send jobs accordingly without having to know specifically which tray the form has been loaded in.
The other function served by the Paper Type settings on the printer is fuser temperature adjustment. Most of the paper types use the standard fusing temperature, but some of the selections will not only define the paper type in the tray, but also set the fusing temperature to an appropriate level for the media being used.
Selecting Labels, Card Stock, Thick 1 or Thick 2 will set the fuser to a slightly higher temperature, allowing toner to be more securely bonded to the thicker stock.
Selecting Transparency from the list will decrease the fusing temperature slightly, avoiding damage to the transparency stock.
If using transparencies or thicker stock (greater than 28lb.), it is important to set the Paper Type accordingly for best results.