Media and tray_ 36
5.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
• Setting the paper Type and Size
• Using the output support
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 meet the guidelines
for use with your machine.
Guidelines to select 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
• In
creased paper jams
• Pre
mature wear on the machine.
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 89).
• Desired
outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate for
your project.
• Bri
ghtness: 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
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
me
ets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.
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
u
sed (See "Print media specifications" on page 89).
Media sizes supported in duplex mode
MODE SIZE TYPE SOURCE
Duplex
printing
a
a.60 to 120 g/m
2
(16~32 lb. bond) only.
Optional for CLP-670N
Letter, A4,
Lega
l, US Folio,
Oficio
Plain, Color,
Preprinted,
Recycled,
Thick
cb
b.If media weight is 120 g/m
2
(32 lb. bond), load a paper into the
multi-purpose tray one by one.
, Thin
c. If media weight is 60 g/m
2
(16 lb. bond), select the Thin type.
• tray 1
• optional tray
• multi-pu
rpose tray
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 Tray extend lever
2 Paper length guide
3 Paper width guide
1. Hold the tray with one hand, and with the other hand squeeze and slide
the paper length guide to locate them in the correct paper size slot
marked at the bottom of the tray.
2. Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before
loading papers.