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

 

 

Plain paper (single sheets or continuous paper)

0

 

 

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)

5

 

 

Continuous paper with labels

2

 

 

Postcards

2

 

 

Envelopes:

 

Airmail No.6

3

Airmail No.10

3

Plain

4

Bond 20 lb

4

Bond 24 lb

6

 

 

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 higher to improve print quality.

18Paper Handling