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Handling Paper
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 1-13
Media Type
The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of
paper being used.
Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer’s operation
panel will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and
print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.
A different paper type setting can be made for each paper source including
the MP tray. Not only can preset paper types be selected, but it is also
possible for you to define and select customized paper types. Refer to
Creating Custom Paper Type on page 2-82.
The following types of paper can be set.
* This is a paper type defined and registered by the user. Up to eight types of user settings may be
defined. For details, refer to Creating Custom Paper Type on page 2-82.
Paper source
Media Type
MP tray Paper Cassette Paper Weight
Duplex path
(MP tray available
only in Cassette
mode)
Plain Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Transparency Yes No Extra Heavy No
Preprinted Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Labels Yes No Heavy 1 No
Bond Yes Yes Normal 3 Yes
Recycled Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Vellum Yes Yes Light No
Rough Yes Yes Normal 3 Yes
Letterhead Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Color Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Prepunched Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Envelope Yes No Heavy 2 No
Cardstock Yes No Heavy 2 No
Thick Yes No Heavy 2 No
High quality Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Custom 1 (to 8)* Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Yes: Can be used No: Cannot be used