Epson Aculaser CX16 User Manual

Note:
❏Do not load paper above the d mark. Up to 200 sheets (80 g/m2 [21 lb]) of plain paper can be
loaded into the tray at one time.
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❏For envelopes with the flap, load the envelopes flap side down in the tray.
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4. Slide the media guides against the edges of the paper.
5. Install the dust cover.
6. Select TRAY1 PAPER SETUP in the UTILITY menu, and then select the settings for the size and
type of paper that is loaded. See also “Print Media” on page 49.
Tray 2
Note:
Only A4 plain paper can be loaded in Tray 2.
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Loading Plain Paper
1. Pull out Tray 2 as far as possible.
2. Lift up Tray 2 to remove it.
3. Remove the lid from Tray 2.
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4. Press down the media pressure plate to lock it into place.
5. Load the paper face up in the tray.
Note:
Do not load above the 100% line. Up to 500 sheets (80 g/m2 [21 lb]) of plain paper can be loaded into
the tray at one time.
100%
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6. Reattach the lid to Tray 2.
7. Reinsert Tray 2 into the machine.
About Duplex Printing (AcuLaser CX16NF only)
Duplex (double-sided) printing can be performed when the duplex option has been installed on this
machine.
Note:
For details on installing the duplex option, refer to “Duplex Unit with Attachment (Duplex Option)” on
page 201.
If the paper has low opacity (high translucency), then the printed data from one side of the page will
show through to the other side. Check your application for margin...

Note:
Only Letter/A4 plain paper, 60–90 g/m2 (16–24 lb bond) can be autoduplexed. See “Print Media” on
page 49.
Duplexing envelopes, labels, letterheads, postcards or thick stock is not supported.
How do I autoduplex?
Check your application to determine how to set your margins for duplex (double-sided) printing.
The following Binding Position settings are available.
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3
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2
1
If “Short Edge Binding” is selected, the pages will be laid out to flip at the top.
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If “Long Edge Binding” is selected,...

3. Click OK.
Note:
With autoduplexing, the back side is printed first, and then the front side is printed.
Output Tray
The printed media is fed out facing down into the output tray below the control panel. This tray has a
capacity of approximately 100 sheets (A4/Letter) of 80 g/m2 paper.
Note:
If the media is stacked too high in the output tray, your machine may experience media misfeeds,
excessive media curl, or static buildup.
The output tray can be pulled out to be extended. Adjust the output tray...

❏Avoid leaning against other objects or placing it in an upright position.
Before using stored media, do a trial print and check print quality.
Original Media
Specifications
Documents that can be placed on the original glass
The following types of documents can be placed on the original glass.
Document type Sheets or books
Maximum document size A4 or Letter
Maximum weight 3 kg (6.6 lb)
Observe the following precautions when placing a document on the original glass.
❏D o  n o t  p l a c e  o b j e c t s...

❏Highly translucent or transparent documents, such as overhead transparencies or diazo
photosensitive paper
❏Coated documents such as carbon-backed paper
❏Documents printed on paper thicker than 110 g/m2 (29 lb)
❏Documents with pages bound together with paper clips or staples
❏Documents that are bound in a book or booklet
❏Documents with pages bound together with glue
❏Documents with pages that have had cutouts removed or are cutouts
❏Label sheets
❏Offset printing masters
❏Documents with binder holes...

2. Position the document on the original glass.
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* Document
Note:
Align the document with the arrow on the left side toward the rear of the machine.
3. Gently close the cover.
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