Chapter 4: The Front Feeder

Use the Front Feeder to print on special media without having to change the paper you have loaded in the tray(s). You can print up to 100 pieces of media or you can use the Front Feeder as a manual feed unit to print individual pieces of media “on-the-fly.”

For media other than standard paper, you

must use the rear paper exit. This eliminates curling, and for labels, it eliminates peeling.

You can use the Front Feeder to print on the following media:

Standard weight paper that is different from the paper loaded in the paper tray: e.g., letterhead, different size

Up to 100 sheets

16 to 28-lb.

Letter, 13" & 14" Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5, C5

(minimum 3.4" x 2.8"; maximum 8.5" x 14")

Use either top or rear paper exit path

Envelopes

Up to 10 envelopes

16 to 28-lb.

Com 10, Com 9, Monarch, DL, C4, C5

Use envelopes that have seams that run down the sides and squared-off flaps: envelopes with v-type flap are not recommended.

Use envelopes with a smooth, even surface that are designed for laser printers: no metal clasps, snaps, windows, or self-adhesive flaps

Use rear paper exit only

Labels

Important! Carrier sheet and label adhesive must withstand the fusing process heat of 392° F (200°C) for 1 second. Label adhesive must not be exposed; if it is, it will cause jamming in the printer.

Up to 100 sheets

Letter or A4

Use label sheets designed for laser printers

Labels must cover the entire carrier sheet.

Use rear paper exit only

Transparencies (up to 100 sheets)

Important! Transparencies must withstand the fusing process heat of 392° F (200°C) for 1 second without wrinkling or gumming up.

Letter or A4

Use transparencies designed for laser printers

Use rear paper exit only

Heavy weight paper such as index or card stock

Up to 100 sheets

Up to 36-lb.

Letter, 13" & 14" Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5, C5 (minimum 3.4” x 2.8”; maximum 14”)

Use rear paper exit only

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ALFA 20DX manual Front Feeder, English-27, Envelopes