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5.media and tray
This chapter provides information on how to load originals and print media into your machine.
This chapter includes:
• Selecting print media
• Changing the tray size
• Loading paper in tray
• Printing on special media
• Setting the default tray and paper
SELECTING PRINT MEDIA
You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes,
labels. 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
• Increased paper jams
• Premature wear on the machine.
Pro
perties, such as weight, composition,
grain and moisture content, are
important factors that affect the machine’s performance and the output qual-
ity. 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 110).
• Desired outcome: Th
e print media you choose should be appropriate for
your project.
• Bri
ghtness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce
sharpe
r, 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
me
ets 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 designated prin
t media (See "Print media specifications" on
page 110).
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
us
ed (See "Print media specifications" on page 110).
Media sizes supported in duplex mode
Mode Size Source
Duplex printing
a
a. 75 to 105 g/m
2
(20 to 28 lbs bond) is recommended.
For 90 to 120g/m
2
(24 to 32 lbs bond) paper, we recommend you to select
Thick for Paper Type in the Printing Preferences window (see
"Opening printing preferences" on page 52).
For some models, optional duplex unit needs to be installed to use the du-
plex feature (see "Features by Models" on page 25).
Letter, A4, Legal, Folio,
Oficio
All trays
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 Paper length guide
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