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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
• 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 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
• In
creased paper jams
• Pre
mature wear on the machine.
Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are
i
mportant 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 57.)
• 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.
• Befo
re purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it
meets the requirements specifications in this user’s guide and
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.
• Using
inflammable print media can cause a fire.
• Use desig
nated print media (See "Printing on special media" on
page 28).
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.
The amount of paper put into the tray may differ according to media type
use
d. (See "Print media specifications" on page 57.)
Media sizes supported in each mode
Mode Size Type Source
Simplex
printing
For details about
paper size, see
"Print media
specifications"
on page 57.
For details about
pa
per type, see
"Print media
specifications"
on page 57.
• tray 1
• manual tray
Duplex
printing
(Manual)
a
a.75 to 90 g/m
2
(20~24 lb bond) only
Letter, A4,
Lega
l, US Folio,
Oficio
Plain, Color,
Preprinted,
Recycled, Bond,
Archive
• tray 1
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.
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