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.

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.

Select the correct setting according to this table:

Paper type

Lever position

 

 

Ordinary paper

0 or 1 (single sheets)

 

0 (continuous paper)

 

 

Thin paper

0

 

 

Carbonless multipart forms with:

 

2 parts (original + 1 copy)

1

3 parts (original + 2 copies)

3

4 parts (original + 3 copies)

5

5 parts (original + 4 copies)

6

6 parts (original + 5 copies)

7

7 parts (original + 6 copies)*

7

 

 

Continuous paper with labels

2

 

 

Postcards

2

 

 

Envelopes

5 or 6

 

 

*Available when using the tractor in the bottom or front pull position.

Note:

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

❏When the temperature is 41°F (5°C) or lower, or 95°F (35°C) or higher, multipart forms with 7 parts cannot be used.

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