Ricoh AP1400/AP2000 manual Precautions for Paper, Paper types and cautions Plain paper

Paper and Other Media

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Make sure that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark indicated on the side fence of the tray.

The envelope feeder requires the installation of the optional paper feed unit.

Precautions for Paper

Note the following precautions when handling or selecting paper to be used with this printer.

Cautions in loading paper

•Use only the recommended paper types. Print quality cannot be guaranteed if other paper types are used.

•Do not use paper that is already printed on.

•When loading paper into the paper tray, make sure that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray.

•When loading paper onto the bypass tray, make sure that the paper fits under the side guide.

•When loading paper into the paper tray, make sure that print side is facing up.

•When loading paper onto the bypass tray, make sure that print side is facing down.

Cautions in storing paper

Paper should always be stored properly. Improperly stored paper might result in poor print quality, paper misfeeds, or printer damage.

Follow the precautions below.

	•	Avoid storing paper in humid areas.
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	•	Avoid exposing paper to direct sunlight.

•Store on a flat surface.

•Keep open reams of paper in the package in which the paper came.

Paper types and cautions

❖Plain paper

•If you print on paper heavier than 90 g/m2 (24 lb), use the bypass tray. The bypass tray can hold paper up to 162 g/m2 (42 lb) in weight.

•When loading paper heavier than 155 g/m2 (41 lb) onto the bypass tray, set the printer to the Thick Paper mode using the operation panel. ⇒ P.125 “Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel”

•If paper is curled or bent, correct it before loading.

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