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Selecting/Using
Transparencies
Specifications
Caution!
Transparencies must be able to withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second,
including mechanical pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm
2
).
Important!
Use only recommended transparencies.
Printing Transparencies
For Individual Print Jobs on
Transparencies
Make the following settings in the
printer driver as you print the job:
• Source = MP Tray
• Media Size = Letter or A4
• Media Type = Transparency
• Postscript emulation driver only:
deselect Media Check:
Windows 2000/XP
Printing Preferences →
Advanced → Document
Options → Printer Features
→ Media Check = Off.
Windows Me/98
Properties → Setup tab →
Device Options → Printer
features → Media Check = Off.
Windows NT 4.0
Properties → Advanced →
Document Options → Media
Check = Off.
Macintosh OS 9.1+
Job Option → deselect Media
Check.
Macintosh 10.1+
Printer Features → Paper Feed
Option → deselect Media Check.
Making Transparencies the
Default Print Media
If the MP Tray will normally be
loaded with transparencies, set the
printer menu as follows (see page 7):
• MP Tray PaperSize = Letter (the
default) or A4
• MP Tray MediaType = Transparency
Usable
Sizes
Feed
Tray
Exit
Tray
Media Type
Media
Weight
Recommended
• Letter
•A4
MP Tray
Only
Rear
Only
Transparency Ignored
• OKI 52205701 (see page 18 for
more information)
• 3M CG3720