Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting

Before you start printing, make sure the paper-thickness setting is correct for the type of paper you are using:

1.Turn the printer off and open the printer cover. The paper-thickness lever is located on the left side of the printer. The numbers next to the lever indicate the thickness setting.

 

-

0

1

1 2 3 4 5

6

2. Select the correct lever setting according to this table.

Paper type

Lever position

 

 

Ordinary paper

0 or 1 (single sheets)

 

0 (continuous paper)

 

 

Carbonless multipart forms with:

 

2 parts (original + 1 copy)

1

3 parts (original + 2 copies)

2

4 parts (original + 3 copies)

3

5 parts (original + 4 copies)

4

6 parts (original + 5 copies)

5

 

 

Continuous paper with labels

2

 

 

Envelopes

2 to 6

 

 

Note:

When the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or less, set the paper-thickness lever one position lower to improve print quality. When the temperature is 35°C (95°F) or more, set the paper-thickness lever one position higher to improve print quality.

2-2Paper Handling