Feed mode Media type Print mode Feed speed
Gloss 2 mode Glossy paper Full color 1/3 speed
1/2 speed (5550
models only)
Monochrome
Image mode (high
glossy mode; (5550)
Glossy paper Full color 1/4 speed
Monochrome
Gloss film mode Glossy film Full color 1/3 speed (5500
models only)
1/4 speed (5550
models only)
Monochrome
Envelope mode Envelope Full color normal
Monochrome
Thick paper mode Thick paper Full color normal
Monochrome
Label paper mode Adhesive labels Full color 1/2 and 1/3 speed
(5550 models only)
1/3 speed (5550
models only)
Monochrome
Auto mode ● Plain paper
● OHT
Full color Automatically adjusts
for media
Monochrome
The DC controller determines a media mismatch, ejects the media, and stops the printer in
the following situations:
● OHT is detected and the printer is set to either thick paper or gloss mode.
● Plain paper is detected and the printer is set to OHT mode.
However, if the printer is set to plain-paper mode and OHT is detected, the DC controller will
automatically switch the printer to OHT mode, and printing continues normally.
Fuser/delivery unit
The fuser/delivery unit consists of the fuser, which melts the toner and presses it onto the
paper, and the delivery unit, which feeds the paper into the output bin. The sequence of
events is as follows:
1. The ETB carries a sheet of paper with transferred toner into the fuser.
2. The fuser motor adjusts its speed to maintain even tension on the paper as it enters the
fuser.
3. The fuser melts the individual toner particles. The fuser sleeve and pressure roller mix
the liquefied toner and press it onto the paper to create the desired color.
4. The paper passes from the fuser into the output bin.
5. For duplex jobs, the fuser reverses the paper direction and delivers the paper to the
duplex feed unit.
A sensor in the output bin detects when the bin is full. If this is the case, the DC controller
will stop the printer after the current print is completed.
Table 5-6. Feed speed according to media (continued)
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