1.7 Recording paper
The paper input tray unit can hold:
– Up to 250 sheets of 60 g/m
2
to 75 g/m
2
paper.
– Up to 230 sheets of 80 g/m
2
paper.
– Up to 200 sheets of 90 g/m
2
paper.
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A4, letter, B5 and 16K-size paper can be used. B5
and 16K-size paper can only be used when using the
unit for printing or copying.
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Please refer to page 99 for information on recording
paper.
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The unit is set for printing A4-size plain paper by
default.
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To use other paper sizes, change the
recording paper size setting (feature #380 on
page 58).
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To use thin paper, change the recording paper
type setting (feature #383 on page 58).
Note for recording paper:
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We recommend that you test paper (especially
special sizes and types of paper) on the unit before
purchasing large quantities.
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Do not use the following types of paper:
– Paper with cotton and/or fibre content that is over
20 %, such as letterhead paper or paper used for
resumes
– Extremely smooth or shiny paper, or paper that is
highly textured
– Coated, damaged or wrinkled paper
– Paper with foreign objects attached, such as tabs
or staples
– Paper that has dust, lint or oil stains
– Paper that will melt, vaporize, discolour, scorch
or emit dangerous fumes near 200 °C, such as
vellum paper. These materials may transfer onto
the fusing roller and cause damage.
– Moist paper
– Inkjet paper
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Some paper only accept print on one side. Try using
the other side of the paper if you are not happy with
the print quality or if misfeeding occurs.
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For proper paper feeding and best print quality, we
recommend using long-grained paper.
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Do not use paper of different types or thicknesses at
the same time. This may cause paper jams.
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Avoid double-sided printing.
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Do not use paper printed from this unit for
double-sided printing with other copiers or printers.
This may cause paper jams.
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To avoid curling, do not open paper packs until you
are ready to use the paper. Store unused paper in the
original packaging, in a cool and dry location.
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For customers who live in high humidity areas:
Please be sure to store paper in an air-conditioned
room at all times. If you print using moist paper, it may
cause paper jam.
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Pull the paper input tray (
A
) until it clicks into place,
then pull it completely out, lifting the front part of the
tray.
A
2
Before loading a stack of paper, fan the paper to
prevent paper jams.
3
Load the paper, print-side up (
B
).
Important:
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Push down to lock the plate (
C
) in the paper
input tray, if necessary.
B
C
4
Adjust the recording paper guides. Pinch the front
side of the recording paper guide (
D
), then slide it to
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1. Introduction and Installation