Samsung 1865, ML-1860 Selecting print media, Changing the tray size

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4.media and tray

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

This chapter includes:

•Selecting print media

•Changing the tray size

•Loading paper in the tray

•Printing on special media

•Changing the tray size

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 62.)

•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 62.)

•Using inflammable print media can cause a fire.

•Use designated print media (See "Print media specifications" on

page 62).

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

printing For details about

paper size, see

"Print media

specifications"

on page 62.

For details about

paper type, see

"Print media

specifications"

on page 62.

Tray

Duplex

printing

(Manual)a

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

on page 62).

Letter, A4,

Legal, US Folio,

Oficio

Plain, Color,

Preprinted,

Recycled, Bond,