media and tray

media and tray

This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine.

This chapter includes:

 

 

Selecting print media

Printing on special media

Changing the tray size

Changing the tray size

Loading paper in the tray

Selecting print media

You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. Always use print media that meets the guidelines for use with your machine and from the appropriate tray.

Guidelines for selecting the print media

Print media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user’s guide may cause the following problems:

Poor print quality

Increased paper jams

Premature wear on the machine.

Permanent fuser damage, not covered under warranty.

Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are important factors that affect the machine’s performance and the output quality. When you choose print materials, consider the following:

The type, size and weight of the print media for your machine are described in print media specifications. (See "Print media specifications" on page 61.)

Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate for your project.

Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant images.

Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper.

Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of the sheets characteristics, improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which cannot be controlled.

Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it meets the specifications in this user’s guide and that it meets your output requirements.

Using print media that does not meet these specifications may

cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by the warranty or service agreements.

The amount of paper put into the tray may differ according to media type used. (See "Print media specifications" on page 61.)

Using inflammable print media can cause a fire.

Use designated print media (See "Print media specifications" on page 61).

The use of inflammable media or foreign materials left in the printer may lead to overheating of the unit and, in rare cases may cause a fire.

Media sizes supported in each mode

Mode

Size

Type

Source

 

 

 

 

Simplex

For details about

For details about

Tray

printing

paper size, see

paper type, see

 

 

"Print media

"Print media

 

 

specifications"

specifications"

 

 

on page 61.

on page 61.

 

Duplex

Letter, A4,

Plain, Color,

Manual feeding

printing

Legal, US Folio,

Preprinted,

in the tray

(Manual)a

Oficio

Recycled, Bond,

 

 

 

Archive

 

a. 75 to 90 g/m2 (20~24 lbs bond) only (See "Print media specifications" on page 61).

Changing the tray size

The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guides.

1 Paper width guide

2 Tray

3 Paper length guide

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Samsung ML-167X media and tray, Selecting print media, Changing the tray size, Guidelines for selecting the print media