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)
❏Cold-water-transfer paper
❏Pressure sensitive
❏Designed specifically for inkjet printers (such as superfine paper, glossy film, and postcards)
❏Already been printed on by another printer, copier, or fax machine
❏Dusty
❏Wet (or damp)
Note:
Keep media between 15% and 85% relative humidity. Toner does not adhere well to moist or wet
media.
❏Layered
❏Adhesive
❏Folded, creased, curled, embossed, warped, or wrinkled
❏Perforated, three-hole punched, or torn
❏Too slick, too coarse, or too textured
❏Different in texture (roughness) on the front and back
❏Too thin or too thick
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							❏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 does not shift.
You can print continuously with thick stock. 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 50 sheets, depending on their thickness
Tray 2
*1Not supported
OrientationFace up
Driver Media
TypeThick Stock 1
Thick Stock 2
WeightThick Stock 1: 91 to 163 g/m2 (25 to 43.5 lb bond)
Thick Stock 2: 164 to 209 g/m2 (43.6 to 55.6 lb bond)
Duplexing
*1Not supported
*1Only for AcuLaser CX16NF
DO NOT use thick stock that is
❏Mixed with any other media in the trays (as this will cause media misfeeding)
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							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
OrientationFace up
Driver Media
TypeEnvelope
Duplexing
*1Not supported
*1Only for AcuLaser CX16NF
Use envelopes that are
❏Envelope C6 or Envelope DL (Other envelope sizes are not supported.)
❏Common office envelopes approved for laser printing with diagonal joints, sharp folds and edges,
and ordinary gummed flaps
Note:
Because the envelopes pass through heated rollers, the gummed area on the flaps may seal. Using
envelopes with emulsion-based glue avoids this problem.
❏Approved for laser printing
❏Dry
DO NOT use envelopes that have
❏Sticky flaps
❏Tape seals, metal clasps, paper clips, fasteners, or peel-off strips for sealing
❏Transparent windows
❏Too rough of a surface
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							❏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 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. Check your application
documentation for more information on printing labels.
Capacity Tray 1Up to 50 sheets, depending on their thickness
Tray 2
*1Not supported
OrientationFace up
Driver Media
TypeLabels
Duplexing
*1Not supported
*1Only for AcuLaser CX16NF
Use label sheets that are
❏Recommended for laser printing
DO NOT use label sheets that
❏Have labels that easily peel off or have parts of the label already removed
❏Have backing sheets that have peeled away or have exposed adhesive
Note:
Labels may stick to the fuser, causing them to peel off and media misfeeds to occur.
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							❏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 up
Driver Media
TypeLetterhead
Duplexing
*1Not supported
*1Only for AcuLaser CX16NF
Postcard
You can print continuously with postcard. 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 thickness
Tray 2
*1Not supported
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							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 sizes is the page size minus 4.0 mm (0.157") from all edges of the
media.
Note:
When printing in color on legal-size media, the following limitations apply.
❏The printable area is 339.6 (13.4") mm from the leading edge of the paper. (However, there is a
non-printable area up to 4.0 mm (0.157") from the leading edge.)
❏The bottom margin is 16.0 mm (0.63").
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							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 application.
❏With the Envelope DL size (long edge feeding), the nonprintable areas on the left and right sides are
6 mm.
Page Margins
Margins are set through your application. Some applications allow you to set custom page sizes and
margins while others have only standard page sizes and margins from which to choose. If you choose a
standard format, you may lose part of your image (due to printable area constraints). If you can
custom-size your page in your application, use those sizes given for the printable area for optimum
results.
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							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 quality or reduce engine
life.
When refilling media, first remove any media remaining in the tray. Stack it with the new media, even
the edges, then reload it.
Do not mix media of different types and sizes, as this will cause media misfeeds.
Tray 1 (Multipurpose Tray)
For details on the types and sizes of media that can be printed from Tray 1, refer to “Print Media” on
page 49.
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							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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