Xerox DocuPrint 255N User Manual
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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 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Selecting Paper 4-2vDocuPrint N17/N17b User Guide 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 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Selecting Paper Chapter 4: Paper Loading and Orientationv4-3 • 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 Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Selecting Paper 4-4vDocuPrint N17/N17b User Guide 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. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Storing Paper Chapter 4: Paper Loading and Orientationv4-5 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. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Loading Paper 4-6vDocuPrint N17/N17b User Guide 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. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Loading Paper Chapter 4: Paper Loading and Orientationv4-7 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). Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Loading Paper 4-8vDocuPrint N17/N17b User Guide Figure 4.1 Tray 1 paper orientation Top View 1 Drilled paper (simplex or duplex printing) 2 Letterhead (duplex printing) 3 Letterhead (simplex printing) Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Loading Paper Chapter 4: Paper Loading and Orientationv4-9 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. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Loading Paper 4-10vDocuPrint N17/N17b User Guide 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. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals