Note

Settings in the printer driver and software application override control

 

panel settings. (Software application settings generally override printer

 

driver settings.)

 

X (front edge)

Feed short edge first

Y (side edge)

If the settings are not available from the software, set the custom paper size from the control panel:

1From the Printing Menu set CONFIGURE CUSTOM PAPER=YES.

2From the Printing Menu, select inches or millimeters as the unit of measurement.

3From the Printing Menu, set the X dimension (the front edge of the paper) as shown in the figure above. The X dimension can be 76 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 in).

4Set the Y dimension (the side edge of the paper) as shown in the figure above. The Y dimension can be 127 to 356 mm (5 to 14 in).

For example, if the custom paper is 203 by 254 mm (8 by 10 in), set X=203 mm and Y=254.

5If custom paper is loaded into tray 1, set TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE and then set TRAY 1 SIZE=CUSTOM from the Paper Handling Menu in the printer control panel. See “Customizing tray 1 operation” on page 69.

If custom paper is loaded in tray 2, 3, or 4, be sure the paper size slider is set to Custom (see “Loading trays 2, 3, and 4” on page 47).

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