Xerox DocuPrint 255DT User Manual

							Chapter 4: Paper Loading and Orientationv4-1
Paper Loading and 
Orientation
C h a p t e r 4
Selecting Paper ...............................................................  4-2
Storing Paper ..................................................................  4-5
Loading Paper .................................................................  4-6
Using Tray 1 ...................................................................  4-6
Using the MBF  ...............................................................  4-9
Using the 500-sheet Paper Deck and Cassette  ..............  4-14
Using the High Capacity Feeder ....................................  4-17
Using the Envelope Feeder  ...........................................  4-20
Automatic Tray Switching ...........................................  4-22
Paper Size/Type Mismatch  ............................................  4-23
Duplex (Two-Sided) Printing .......................................  4-24
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							Selecting Paper
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Selecting PaperThis chapter will help you understand what kinds of 
paper you can use with the DocuPrint N17 and also how 
to properly position paper in the different paper input 
trays so as to accomplish what you want with the 
DocuPrint N17.
Table 4.1 on page 4-4 lists the size paper, envelopes, and 
other print media you can use with all DocuPrint N17 
input and output bins.
The DocuPrint N17 supports paper weights as follows:
• 16-28 lbs. (60-105 g/m
2) via paper trays
• 16-28 lbs. (60-105 g/m
2) and A6 international postcard 
(190 gsm) via the Multi-bypass Feeder (MBF)
• 17-24 lbs. (64-90 g/m
2) with duplex
• The optional HCF supports 18-24 lbs. (68-90 g/m
2).
Using sizes other than those listed in Table 4.1, or paper 
not recommended for laser printers, may result in paper 
jams and print quality problems. The following media are 
unacceptable for use in the DocuPrint N17:
• Excessively thick or thin paper
• Paper that has already been printed on (preprinted 
letterhead is allowed)
• Wrinkled, torn or bent paper
• Moist or wet paper
• Curled paper
• Paper with an electrostatic charge
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• Glued paper
• Paper with special coating
• Paper unable to withstand a temperature of 150º C 
(302º F)
• Thermal paper
• Carbon paper
• Paper with paper fasteners, ribbons, tape, etc. 
attached
• Heavily textured paper
• Label stock with exposed backing sheets
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Table 4.1 Acceptable media sizes for all DocuPrint N17 paper trays
Paper Size
InputOutput
Tray 1,
Tr a y  21 and 
Tray 31MBFEnvelope 
Feeder1
Standard 
Output Bin 
and
OCT
1,2Duplex 
Printing3
Letter (8.5x11” / 216x279mm)•• • •
Folio
 (8.5x13” / 216x330mm)•• • •
Legal
 (8.5x14” / 216x356mm)•• • •
Executive
 (7.25x10.5” / 
184x267mm)4••
Statement
 (5.5x8.5” / 
140x216mm)••
A4
 (210x297mm)•• • •
A5
 (148x210mm)••
ISO B5
 (176x250mm)••
Envelope
COM-10 (4.12x9.5” / 105x241mm)
Monarch (3.87x7.5” / 98x191mm)
DL (4.33x8.66” / 110x220mm)
C5 (6.38x9.01” / 162x229mm)•
•
•
••
•
•
••
•
•
•
Transparency
A4 (210x297 mm)
Letter (8.5x11” / 216x279mm)•
••
•
Label
A4 (210x297 mm)
Letter (8.5x11” / 216x279mm)•
••
•
A6 (International Postcard)
(105 x 148mm)
••
1 Optional paper handler. See Appendix A of the System Administrator Guide 
for information.2 Although the OCT will accept all paper sizes listed, it can only offset A4, Letter, Folio, and Legal.3 Requires optional Duplex Module. See Appendix A of the System Administrator Guide
 for information.4 Only Tray 1 accepts Executive.
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							Storing Paper
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Storing PaperThe DocuPrint N17’s print quality is optimized when 
paper and other print media are properly stored. Proper 
storage ensures optimum print quality and trouble-free 
printer options.
• Store the paper on a flat surface, in a relatively low 
humidity environment.
• Do not unwrap paper until you are ready to use it, and 
rewrap any paper you are not using.
• Do not expose paper to direct sunlight or high 
humidity.
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							Loading Paper
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Loading PaperThe DocuPrint N17 accepts paper into Tray 1 (see below), 
the MBF (see page 4-9), the optional 500-sheet Paper 
Deck and Cassette (see page 4-14), the optional 
2,000-sheet High Capacity Feeder (see page 4-17), and 
the optional Envelope Feeder (see page 4-20).
Using Tray 1Tray 1 holds 250 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper. Refer to 
the section “Selecting Paper” (page 4-2) for acceptable 
paper sizes and weights.
• Do not attempt to load ANY tray during printing.
• Do not overfill the tray. 
1Press down on the bottom plate of the paper tray until it 
clicks into position.
If you are not changing paper size, go to Step 4 on page 
4-7. Otherwise, continue to Step 2.
If you are changing to a smaller size, perform 
Steps 2 and 3 in reverse order.
2Push in on the size lock button (1) and slide end guide A 
(2) out.
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3Slide end guide B (2) out to align it with end guide A (1).
4Load paper so that it is under both the metal stop tab and 
the plastic fill tabs and adjust the side guide to the edge 
of the stack as needed. Refer to Figure 4.1 on page 4-8 for 
correct paper orientation.
Ensure that all sheets of paper are aligned in the 
paper tray. It should not be necessary to fan the 
paper before loading it, however if paper feeding 
problems occur with some paper, you may want to 
remove the paper and lightly fan it.
The type of paper loaded (plain, prepunched, 
letterhead, transparency, etc.) must be set using the 
Tray 1 Type item in the Control Panel’s Tray Menu 
(refer to Chapter 3 of the System Administrator 
Guide).
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Figure 4.1 Tray 1 paper orientation
Top View
1
Drilled paper
(simplex or duplex printing)
2
Letterhead 
(duplex printing)
3
Letterhead 
(simplex printing)
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							Loading Paper
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Using the MBFThe MBF accepts all paper sizes, weights and types listed 
in the section“Selecting Paper” (page 4-2).
The MBF holds:
• 100 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper
• 30 transparencies or 25 sheets of label paper
• 10 envelopes
Consult Figure 4.2 on page 4-12 for proper orientation of 
letterhead and drilled paper in the MBF, and Figure 4.3 
on page 4-13 for proper orientation of envelopes and 
postcards in the MBF.
1Press the MBF release point to open the MBF, then pull 
out the tray extension.
2Slide the side guide (1) to the far right.
Flip open the extension bar (2) if feeding long paper. Pull 
out the envelope stopper (3) if feeding envelopes.
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3Fan transparencies and label paper before loading in the 
tray.
4Insert paper along the left side of the tray, under the 
plastic maximum fill tab (1). Refer to Figure 4.2 on page 
4-12 for correct paper orientation.
5Adjust the side guide to the size of the paper loaded in 
the MBF.
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