Paper Handling
3.1
3 Paper Handling
This chapter introduces you to the basics of selecting print
materials and loading them into your machine.
This chapter includes:
• Selecting Print Materials
• Loading Paper
• Verifying an Output Location
Selecting Print Materials
You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain
paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. Always use print
materials that meet the guidelines for use with this machine.
See “Paper Specifications” on page 10.3. To get the best
possible print quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper.
When you choose print materials, consider the following:
• Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the
paper adjusters of the tray.
• Weight: 16 ~ 24 lb (60 to 90 g/m
2
bond) for the tray with
multi-pages feeding, and 16 ~ 43 lb (60 to 165 g/m
2
bond) for the manual tray and tray with single page
feeding.
• Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and
produce sharper, more vibrant images.
• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper
affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper.
C
AUTION
: Using print materials that dose not conform to the
specifications listed on page 10.2 may cause problems that
may require service. This service is not covered by the
warranty or service agreements.
Paper Type, Input Sources, and
Capacities
Paper Type
*
*. If you experience excessive jamming, load one sheet at a time
through the tray or manual tray.
Input Tray/Capacity
**
**.Maximum capacity may differ depending on media weight,
thickness, and environmental conditions.
Tray Manual tray
Plain paper
150 1
Envelopes
11
Labels
11
Transparencies
11
Card stock
11