ALFA 20DX manual Load Paper, Paper Specifications, Paper Feed Paths

Load Paper

Paper Specifications

When you buy paper, keep in mind that page printers require a smooth finish paper. For most everyday applications, paper rated for copiers and laser printers should work well with your printer. Before buying any large quantity of a particular paper, always test a sample first.

Weight

•Main Tray: 16 - 28 lb.

•Optional Paper Expansion Tray: 16-28 lb.

•Front Feeder: 16 – 36 lb.

•Optional Multipurpose Feeder: 16-24 lb.

•Duplex Feeder (OKIPAGE 20DX): 16-24 lb. ( option for OKIPAGE 20)

Usable Types

•Bond

•Smooth, low moisture paper rated for copier and laser printers

•Cover stock; heavy bond (36 lb. max.): Manual feed only

Finish

•Smooth, non-textured

•Copier-type paper or paper with a Sheffield rating of 100 to 250

Composition

• 100% wood pulp or low cotton content

Note: Most papers have some cotton or rag content. Avoid papers with a high cotton or rag content.

Letterhead Stationery/Preprinted Forms

• Ink must withstand 392°F (200°C) for 0.1 second.

Paper Feed Paths

Paper can be supplied to the printer in four ways:

•From the paper tray which holds up to 530 sheets of 20-lb. paper

•From the 100-sheet Front Feeder (see Chapter 4)

•From the optional

100-sheet/50 envelope multipurpose feeder (see Chapter 7)

•From the optional paper expansion tray which holds up to 530 sheets of 20-lb. paper (see Chapter 7)

The paper tray will accommodate 16 to 28 lb. paper within the following size ranges:

•Width: 3.4 to 8.5 inches (86.4 to 216 mm)

•Length: 5.5 to 14 inches (140 to 355.6 mm)

Chapter 1: Setting Up E–5