Epson Aculaser CX16 User Manual

Use plain paper that is
❏Suitable for plain paper printers and copiers, such as standard or recycled office paper.
Note:
Do not use the media types listed below. These could cause poor print quality, media misfeeds, or damage
to the machine.
DO NOT use media that is
❏Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper and colored paper that has been treated)
❏Carbon backed
❏Unapproved iron-on transfer media (such as heat-sensitive paper, heat-pressure paper, and
heat-press transfer paper)...

❏Stuck together with static electricity
❏Composed of foil or gilt; too luminous
❏Heat sensitive or cannot withstand the fusing temperature (180˚C [356˚F])
❏Irregularly shaped (not rectangular or not cut at right angles)
❏Attached with glue, tape, paper clips, staples, ribbons, hooks, or buttons
❏Acidic
❏Any other media that is not approved
Thick Stock
Paper thicker than 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) is referred to as thick stock. Test all thick stock to ensure
acceptable performance and to ensure that the image...

Envelope
Print on the front (address) side only. Some parts of the envelope consist of three layers of paper—the
front, back, and flap. Anything printed in these layered regions may be lost or faded.
You can print continuously with envelope. However, this could affect the media feed, depending on
the media quality and printing environment. If problems occur, stop the continuous printing and
print one sheet at a time.
Capacity Tray 1Up to 10 sheets, depending on their thickness
Tray 2
*1Not supported...

❏Material that will melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or emit dangerous fumes
❏Been presealed
Label
A sheet of labels consists of a face sheet (the printing surface), adhesive, and a carrier sheet:
❏The face sheet must follow the plain paper specification.
❏The face sheet surface must cover the entire carrier sheet, and no adhesive should come through
on the surface.
You can print continuously with label sheets. However, this could affect the media feed, depending on
the media quality and printing...

❏Are precut or perforated
Do not use OK to use
Shiny backed paper Full-page labels (uncut)
Letterhead
You can print continuously with letterhead. However, this could affect the media feed, depending on
the media quality and printing environment. If problems occur, stop the continuous printing and
print one sheet at a time.
Try printing your data on a sheet of plain paper first to check placement.
Capacity Tray 1Up to 50 sheets, depending on their size and thickness
Tray 2
*1Not supported
OrientationFace...

OrientationFace up
Driver Media
TypePostcard
Duplexing
*1Not supported
*1Only for AcuLaser CX16NF
Use postcards that are
❏Approved for laser printing
DO NOT use postcards that are
❏Coated
❏Designed for inkjet printers
❏Precut or perforated
❏Preprinted or multicolored
❏Folded or wrinkled
Note:
If the postcard is warped, press on the warped area before putting it in the tray.
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Printable Area
The printable area on all media sizes is up to 4.0 mm (0.157") from the edges of the media.
a
a
a
a
a=4.0 mm 
*
* Printable Area
Each media size has a specific printable area (the maximum area on which the machine can print
clearly and without distortion).
This area is subject to both hardware limits (the physical media size and the margins required by the
machine) and software constraints (the amount of memory available for the full-page frame buffer).
The printable area for all media...

Envelopes
Envelopes can only be printed on their front sides (side where the recipient’s address is written). In
addition, printing on the front side in the area overlapping the back flap cannot be guaranteed. The
location of this area differs depending on the envelope type.
a=4.0 mm 
1
2
3 aa
a
a
Front side 
(can be printed)Back side 
(can be printed)
1. Non-printable area 
2. Non-guaranteed printable area 
3. Guaranteed printable area
Note:
❏The envelope print orientation is determined by your...

Loading Media
How do I load media?
Take off the top and bottom sheets of a ream of paper. Holding a stack of approximately 200 sheets at a
time, fan the stack to prevent static buildup before inserting it in a tray.
Note:
Although this machine was designed for printing on a wide range of media types, it is not intended to
print exclusively on a single media type except plain paper. Continuous printing on media other than
plain paper (such as envelopes, labels, or thick stock) may adversely affect print...

Loading Paper
1. Remove the dust cover.
2. Slide the media guides to provide more space between them.
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3. Load the paper face up in the tray.
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