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Paper Settings

Paper Tray Settings

Paper tray and paper type settings are explained in this section.
These settings specify the paper type, paper size, and functions allowed for each paper tray.
When the [Paper Tray Settings] key is tapped, a list appears showing the trays and the current settings.

Auto Switching of Tray

When a tray runs out of paper during printing, this determines whether or not another tray with the same size and type of paper is automatically selected and printing continues.

Factory default settings:
Disable

Display Paper Tray Settings when bypass tray detects paper.

You can have the paper tray settings appear automatically when paper is detected in the bypass tray.

Factory default settings:
Disable

Paper Weight Setting

These are used to control the toner fusing temperature according to the weight of the paper.
These settings apply to recycled paper, punched paper, pre-printed paper, letterhead paper, colored paper, and user type paper. Enter "/".
You can select "16 to 24 lbs." or "24+ to 28 lbs." ("60g/m 2 to 89g/m2" or "90g/m2 to 105g/m2").

Factory default settings:
16 - 24 lbs (60 - 89g/m2)

Settings of each tray

When the [Change] key is tapped, the corresponding setting screen appears.
The following settings can be configured.

List name Description

Type

Select a type of paper to be loaded into the tray. The paper types that can be selected vary by paper tray. For more information see " Tray Settings". To user type setup, see " Paper Type Registration".

Size

Select the paper size from the list. The paper sizes that can be selected vary by tray. The sizes that can be selected may also be restricted by the paper type selected above. For more information see " Tray Settings". If the desired size does not appear in the list, select [Custom Size] and directly enter the size (only for the bypass tray). For more information see " Tray Settings".

Feeding Approved Job

Select the modes that can be used. If there is a function that you do not wish to be used with the selected tray, disable the function. When the "Type" is other than plain paper, recycled paper, colored paper, or a user type, [Fax] and [Internet Fax] cannot be selected.

  • If the paper size specified here is different from the size of paper that is loaded into a tray, a problem or misfeed may occur when printing.
  • To change the paper size in a tray, see " IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT PAPER".
  • Paper properties such as "Fixed Paper Side" are automatically set when the paper type is selected. The paper tray properties cannot be changed in this screen.
  • If [System Settings] in "Settings" → [Common Settings] → [Device Control] → [Condition Settings] → [Disabling of Tray Settings] or [Disabling of Optional Paper Feed Unit] is selected, the tray settings (except for the bypass tray) cannot be configured.

Tray Settings

Paper Tray Paper Type Size

Tray 1

Plain 1/2, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Envelope (US only), User Type

Auto-AB (A4, A5, A6, B5, 8-1/2" x 11"),

Auto-Inch (A4, 8-1/2" x 11", 7-1/4" x 10-1/2", 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"), 16K

Size Input-AB (X=148 mm to 297 mm, Y=105 mm to 216 mm),

Size Input-Inch (X=5-7/8" to 11-5/8", Y=4-1/4" to 8-1/2")

When [Envelope] is selected...

COM-9, COM-10, and Monarch are selectable.

Tray 2 (when a paper feed unit is installed)

Plain 1/2, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1/2 *, Thin Paper*, User Type

Auto-AB (A4, A5, B5, 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13-2/5", 8-1/2" x 11")

Auto-Inch (A4, 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 7-1/4" x 10-1/2", 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"),

8-1/2" x 13-1/2", 8-1/2" x 13-2/5", 16K,

Size Input-AB (X=148 mm to 297 mm, Y=105 mm to 216 mm)

Size Input-Inch (X=5-7/8" to 11-5/8", Y=4-1/4" to 8-1/2")

Tray 3 (when two paper feed units are installed)

Tray 4 (when three paper feed units are installed)

Bypass Tray

In addition to the paper types in trays 2 to 4, Glossy Paper, Label sheets, Transparencies, Envelope

A4, A5, A6, B5, 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13-1/2", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 7-1/4" x 10-1/2", 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 16K,

Size Input-AB (X=140 mm to 356 mm, Y=90 mm to 216 mm)

Size Input-Inch (X=5-1/2" to 14", Y=3-5/8" to 8-1/2"),

When [Envelope] is selected...

COM-9, COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5 and C6 are selectable.

* Heavy paper 1: 28 lbs bond to 65 lbs Cover (106 g/m2 to 176 g/m2) Heavy paper 2: 65 lbs Cover to 80 lbs Cover (177 g/m2 to 220 g/m2) Thin paper: 13 lbs bond to 16 lbs. bond (55 g/m 2 to 59 g/m2)

Custom Size Registration (Bypass)

If you frequently use a non-standard size paper in the bypass tray, register that paper size in advance.
Registering the paper size saves you the trouble of setting the size each time you need to use it.
Up to Seven paper sizes can be registered.
Tap the key ([Custom 1] to [Custom 7]) in which you wish to register or change a paper size, and the registration screen appears.
Select whether you wish to enter the size in mm ("Size Input-AB") or inches ("Size Input-Inch"), and then set the X and Y dimensions of the paper.
"Size Input-AB"
The X direction can be set between 140mm and 356mm.
The Y direction can be set between 90mm and 216mm.

Factory default settings:
X: 297 mm, Y:210 mm
"Size Input-Inch"
The X direction can be set between 5-1/2" and 14".
The Y direction can be set between 3-5/8" and 8-1/2".
Factory default settings:
X: 11" Y: 8-1/2"

Paper Type Registration

Store a paper type when the desired paper type does not appear as a selection or when you wish to create a new set of paper properties.
Up to 7 paper types can be registered.

List name Description

Type Name

Register any name. The factory default names are "User Type 1" to "User Type 7".

Fixed Paper Side

Use this setting when paper with a front and reverse side is used.

Factory default settings:
Disable

Disable Duplex

Use this setting when paper loaded cannot be used for 2-sided printing.

Factory default settings:
Disable

Disable Staple

Use this setting when paper used cannot be stapled.

Factory default settings:
Disable
The settings that can be selected vary depending on the peripheral devices installed.
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