media and tray
This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine.
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• | Selecting print media | • | Printing on special media |
• | Changing the tray size | • | Changing the tray size |
•Loading paper in the tray
Selecting print media
You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. Always use print media that meets the guidelines for use with your machine and from the appropriate tray.
Guidelines for selecting the print media
Print media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user’s guide may cause the following problems:
•Poor print quality
•Increased paper jams
•Premature wear on the machine.
•Permanent fuser damage, not covered under warranty.
Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are important factors that affect the machine’s performance and the output quality. When you choose print materials, consider the following:
•The type, size and weight of the print media for your machine are described in print media specifications. (See "Print media specifications" on page 61.)
•Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate for your project.
•Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant images.
•Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper.
•Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of the sheets characteristics, improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which cannot be controlled.
•Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the specifications in this user’s guide and that it meets your output requirements.
•Using print media that does not meet these specifications may
cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by the warranty or service agreements.
The amount of paper put into the tray may differ according to media type used. (See "Print media specifications" on page 61.)
•Using inflammable print media can cause a fire.
•Use designated print media (See "Print media specifications" on page 61).
The use of inflammable media or foreign materials left in the printer may lead to overheating of the unit and, in rare cases may cause a fire.
Media sizes supported in each mode
Mode | Size | Type | Source |
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Simplex | For details about | For details about | Tray |
printing | paper size, see | paper type, see |
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| "Print media | "Print media |
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| specifications" | specifications" |
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| on page 61. | on page 61. |
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Duplex | Letter, A4, | Plain, Color, | Manual feeding |
printing | Legal, US Folio, | Preprinted, | in the tray |
(Manual)a | Oficio | Recycled, Bond, |
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| Archive |
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a. 75 to 90 g/m2 (20~24 lbs bond) only (See "Print media specifications" on page 61).
Changing the tray size
The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guides.
1 Paper width guide
2 Tray
3 Paper length guide