Handling Paper and Other Media 41
Creating Paper Configurations
To create a configuration for a specific paper type, make sure the paper you want to configure is loaded in the printer. Then follow these steps:
1.Press the Menu 
button, then press the 
button until CUSTOM PAPER appears on the display.
2.Press the Menu 
button to display PAPER NUMBER.
3.Press the Menu 
button, then press the 
button to select a paper configuration number (1 to 10). Press the Menu 
button again to save the number setting.
4.Press the 
button, then the 
button to display PLATEN GAP. Press the 
button to select NARROW, STANDARD, WIDER, or WIDE. The
STANDARD setting is recommended for most paper types.
5.Press the 
button, then the 
button to display THICKNESS PAT.
6.Press the Menu 
button twice to print the paper thickness pattern. The printer prints a pattern similar to the following:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Smallest gap
7.Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines. In the example shown above, the lines under number 4 are the most even.
8.After printing the pattern, THICKNESS NUM is displayed. Press the 
button to select the number noted in step 7.
9.Press the Menu 
button to save the selected value. Press the 
button, then the 
button for the menu options shown below. Make any adjustments, as needed, and press the Menu 
button to save each setting.
You can also make similar settings using the printer driver software. For instructions, see page 50 (Mac OS X), page 67 (Mac OS 9), or page 86 (Windows).