Kyocera FS C5400DN User Manual

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Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes
The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard 
paper such as transparency, labels, vellum, cardstock, envelope, coated 
and thick, the MP (Multi-Purpose) tray must be used. For information on 
how to set paper sizes, refer to Media Type Set. (Paper type settings) on 
page 4-49.
Recommended Paper
The following products are recommended for use with the printer for 
optimum performance.Squareness of corners90° ±0.2°
Moisture content4...

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Selecting the Right Paper
This section describes the guidelines for selecting paper.
Condition
Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, 
or contaminated with lint, clay, or paper shreds.
Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing and paper 
jams, and can shorten the life of the machine. In particular, avoid using 
paper with a surface coating or other surface treatment. Paper should 
have as smooth and even a surface as possible....

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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 can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems. (Fogging is a 
gray background effect.)
Basis Weight
Basis weight is the weight of paper expressed in grams per square meter 
(g/m²). Paper that is too heavy or too light may cause feed errors or paper 
jams as well as premature wear of the product. Uneven weight of paper,...

3-6Handling Paper 
Moisture Content
Moisture content is defined as the percent ratio of moisture to the dry 
mass of the paper. Moisture can affect the paper’s appearance, feed 
ability, curl, electrostatic properties, and toner fusing characteristics.
The moisture content of the paper varies 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 humidity is low and the paper...

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Packaging: Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from 
damage during transport. Quality paper obtained from a reputable 
supplier is usually correctly packaged.
Special Paper
The following types of special paper can be used:
Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers or printers (heat-
fusing type). When using transparencies, labels, thin paper, envelopes, 
postcards, or thick paper, feed the paper from the MP tray. For details, 
refer to Paper Settings...

3-8Handling Paper 
Transparency
Transparencies must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the 
printing process. The recommended transparency product is 3M CG3700 
(Letter, A4).
The table below lists the specifications for transparency:
To prevent printing problems, 
feed transparencies into the 
printer one sheet at a time 
from the MP tray. Always load 
the transparencies vertically 
(with the long edge towards 
the printer).
If the transparencies have 
rough edges on the back, it 
may cause a...

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Labels
Labels must be fed from the MP tray or optional paper feeder PF-510.
The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must 
never come into contact with any part of the machine. Adhesive paper 
sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the machine.
Label paper has a structure 
comprising of three layers, as 
shown in the diagram. The top 
sheet is printed on. The 
adhesive layer consists of 
pressure-sensitive adhesives. 
The carrier sheet (also called 
the...

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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 have rough 
edges on the back (those are 
created when the paper is cut). 
In this case, put the postcards 
on a flat place and rub the 
edges with, for example, a ruler 
to smooth them.
Envelopes
Envelopes should be fed from 
the MP tray, with the print-side 
down. If...

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Thick Paper
Fan the stack of paper and align the edges before loading them in the MP 
tray. Some types of paper have rough edges on the back (those are 
created when the paper is cut). In this case, put the paper on a flat place 
and rub the edges once or twice with, for example, a ruler to smooth them. 
Feeding rough edged paper may cause paper jams.
Colored Paper
Colored paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper, 
refer to Paper Specifications on page 3-2. In...

3-12Handling Paper 
IMPORTANT  When printing on coated paper in very humid 
environments, ensure that the paper is kept dry as moisture may 
cause sheets to stick together when they are fed into the printer.
Paper Type Indicators (Optional paper feeder PF-510)
If you are going to load non 
standard paper in the optional 
paper feeder PF-510, cut out 
the blank section of the 
attached paper type indicator 
sheet, fold the remaining sheet 
in half and insert it into the 
cassettes display folder so 
that...