Xerox DocuPrint 4590 EPS User Manual

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Paper types supported
This section describes the kinds of paper available for this device.
To ensure correct printing and make full and effective use of the 
performance of the machine, it is recommended that you use only 
the paper types approved by Xerox. Printing with paper that is a 
different type or size from the paper selected by the printer driver, 
or printing from an unsupported paper tray, can result in paper 
jams, reduced print...

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NOTE:GSM is a measure of the substance of paper expressed in 
grams per square meter. 
NOTE:Ream weight is the weight of a 788 × 1,091 mm ream 
consisting of 1,000 sheets.
Tray 3
550 eachVariable from:
5.5” x 7.2” 
(140 x 182 mm)
to
13.0” x 19.2” 
(330 x 488 mm)16 lb. Bond (60 gsm) to 
80 lb. Cover (216 gsm)•Plain
• Recycled
• Lightweight (52-63 gsm)
• Heavyweight 1 (106-216 gsm)
• Side 2 Paper (preprinted)
• Hole Punched
• Tab Stock 1...

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Storing and handling paper
Consider the following when storing paper:
• Store paper inside a cabinet or other dry place. Paper that has 
absorbed moisture can cause paper jams and image quality 
defects. 
• After opening a package of paper, wrap up the remaining 
paper to store it. It is recommended that you include moisture 
prevention packets. 
• Paper should be stored flat, to prevent bends or warping.
Consider the following when handling...

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Paper tray features
This section provides an overview of the paper tray features and 
functionality on the 4590 EPS/4110 EPS printer.
Automatic paper size detection feature
When you load standard-sized paper in trays 3, 4, 6 and 7, the 
size is automatically detected by the machine. 
NOTE:Trays 1 and 2 are preset for paper size 8.5 x 11 inches. 
The machine detects only that size in trays 1 and 2. 
The paper type attribute is not...

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Automatic tray switching feature
When the paper tray currently being used is empty, the machine 
automatically switches to another tray containing paper of the 
same size, weight, type and feeding orientation (SEF or LEF) as 
the tray currently being used.
This feature is enabled from the Administration Mode in the Paper 
Tray Settings screen.
See your System Administrator. Details about the paper tray 
settings are found in the System...

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Load paper
NOTE:When the machine runs out of paper during printing, a 
message is displayed on the Printer UI. Add paper according 
to the displayed instructions. Printing automatically resumes 
when paper is added.
Load paper in trays 1 and 2
1.Pull out the tray towards you until it stops. 
WARNING:When pulling out the paper tray, do it slowly. If 
pulled out with too much force, the tray can hit and injure your 
knees.
2.Load and align the...

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Load paper in trays 3 and 4
For information about changing the paper attributes (size, weight, 
etc.) and orientation, refer to “Change the size of paper trays” in 
this chapter.
1.Pull out the tray towards you until it stops. 
WARNING:When pulling out the paper tray, do it slowly. If 
pulled out with too much force, the tray can hit and injure your 
knees.
2.Load and align the edge of the paper against the left edge of 
the tray with the...

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Load paper in Tray 5 (Bypass)
When printing with paper that does not match the sizes or types in 
trays 1 to 4 and the optional trays 6 or 7, use Tray 5 (Bypass). 
Specify the type of paper to load in the Printer Manager at the 
DocuSP Controller. To make detailed instructions during printing, 
specify the instructions using either the Print dialog in the 
application or from the Printer Manager.
NOTE:When adding paper to Tray 5 (Bypass),...

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3.Load paper with the side to be printed on facing up, and insert 
the paper lightly along the paper guide on the front side of the 
machine until it comes to a stop. 
KEY POINT:Do not load mixed size paper into the tray.
Do not load paper exceeding the maximum fill line. Doing 
so might cause paper jams or machine trouble.
4.When loading a non-standard paper size from Tray 5 
(Bypass), move the paper guides to accommodate the paper....

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3.Push the tray in gently until it comes to a stop.
Load paper in the optional Oversized High Capacity Feeder (Tray 6) 
1.Pull out the tray towards you until it stops. 
WARNING:When pulling out the paper tray, do it slowly. If pulled 
out with too much force, the tray can hit and injure your knees.
2.Squeeze the handle on the paper guide (A) and slide the 
guide to the desired paper size. Squeeze the handle on the 
paper guide (B) and slide...