Kyocera FS 9530DN User Manual

Handling Paper 
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 1-5Paper with other sizes (custom sizes) can also be fed from the MP tray. 
The minimum size paper for manual feed is 88 
× 148 mm (3-1/2  × 5-13/16 
inches), fed lengthwise.  The maximum size is 297  × 450 mm (11-11/16  × 
17-3/4 inches).
Smoothness The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or 
sandy surface can cause voids in the printed output. Paper that is too 
smooth, however, can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems....

Handling Paper 
1-6 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDEPaper Weight Equivalence Table
The paper weight is listed in pounds  (lb) and metric grams per square 
meter (g/m
2). The shaded part indicates the standard weight.
Thickness (Caliper) Thick paper is referred to as high-caliper paper and thin paper as low-
caliper paper. The paper used with the printer should be neither extremely 
thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, 
multiple feeds, and faint printing, the paper you are using...

Handling Paper 
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 1-7Moisture Content
Moisture content is defined as the perc ent ratio of moisture to the dry mass 
of the paper. Moisture ca n affect the paper’s appea rance, feedability, curl, 
electrostatic properties, and  toner fusing characteristics.
The moisture content of the paper vari es with the relative humidity in the 
room. When the relative humidity is high and the paper absorbs moisture, 
the paper edges expand, becoming wavy in appearance. When the relative...

Handling Paper 
1-8 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDEElectrostatic properties: 
During the printing process, the paper is 
electrostatically charged to attract th e toner. The paper must be able to 
release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling together in the 
output tray.
Whiteness:  The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness of 
the paper. Whiter paper provides  a sharper, brighter appearance.
Quality control:  Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged 
edges, welded...

Handling Paper 
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 1-9
Special Paper
This section explains printing on special paper. The page printer can use 
the following types of special paper.  In this case, set the media type 
according to the table below.
When using the above types of paper,  be sure to use products that are 
specified for use with photocopiers and/or page printers. Feed paper other 
than colored paper or preprinted paper from the MP (multi-purpose) tray. 
Use paper that is sold specifically  for use with...

Handling Paper 
1-10 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Transparency
Transparency must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the 
printing process. It should satisfy the conditions given in the table below. 
If transparency jams frequently, pull the top of the sheet very gently as it 
leaves the printer.
Adhesive-Backed Labels
The basic rule for printing on adhesiv e labels is that the adhesive must 
never come into contact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper 
sticking to the drum or ro llers...

Handling Paper 
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 1-11Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet 
around the edge. Do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet 
until after printing is finished.
The table below lists the specific
ations for adhesive label paper.
Postcards Fan the stack of postcards and align the edges before loading them in the 
MP tray. Make sure the postcards you are going to set are not curled. 
Feeding curled postcards may cause paper jams.
Some postcards...

Handling Paper 
1-12 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDEDo not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive.
Avoid long printing runs consisting of
 envelopes only. Extensive envelope 
printing can cause premature printer we ar. To avoid jamming due to curled 
envelopes, do not leave more than approximately 10 printed envelopes 
stacked in the paper trays during multiple envelope printing.
Thick Paper Fan the stack of paper and align the edges before loading them in the MP 
tray. Some types of paper...

Handling Paper 
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 1-13
Media Type
The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of 
paper being used.
Setting the paper type for the paper so urce from the printer’s operation 
panel will cause the printer  to automatically select the paper source and 
print in the mode best suited  to that type of paper. 
A different paper type setting can be made for each paper source including 
the MP tray. Not only can preset paper types be selected, but it is also...

Handling Paper 
1-14 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
Loading Paper
The following explains the produre for loading paper. Paper can be loaded 
into the two paper cassettes and the MP tray.
IMPORTANT:Fan the paper, then tap it on  a level surface. This avoid 
media jams or skewed printing.
Loading Paper into the Paper Cassette
Up to about 500 sheets of standard paper (80 g/m2) can be loaded into the 
each paper cassette.
Inch specifications
Each paper cassette can be set to hold paper of any desired size from 11...