Loading paper and specialty media
The selection and handling of paper and specialty media can affect how reliably documents print. For more information,
see “Avoiding jams” on page 105 and “Storing paper” on page 40.
Setting the paper size and type
1
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
>
Settings
>
>
Paper Menu
>
>
Paper Size/Type
>
2
Press the up or down arrow button to select the tray or feeder, and then press
.
3
Press the up or down arrow button to select the paper size, and then press
.
4
Press the up or down arrow button to select the paper type, and then press
to change the settings.
Configuring Universal paper settings
The Universal paper size is a user
‑
defined setting that lets you print on paper sizes that are not preset in the printer
menus.
Notes:
•
The smallest Universal paper size is 6 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches), and is supported only from the multipurpose
feeder.
•
The largest Universal paper size is 216 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 inches), and is supported from all paper sources.
1
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
>
Settings
>
>
Paper Menu
>
>
Universal Setup
>
>
Units of Measure
>
> select a unit of
measure >
2
Select
Portrait Width
or
Portrait Height
, and then press
.
3
Press the left or right arrow button to change the setting, and then press
.
Using the standard bin and paper stop
The standard bin holds up to 150 sheets of 20
‑
lb paper. It collects prints facedown. The standard bin includes a paper
stop that keeps paper from sliding out the front of the bin as it stacks.
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