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2. Paper and other media
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 quality, malfunctions, and other problems. 
If you want to use paper not recommended by Xerox, contact the 
Customer Support Center.
KEY POINT:The printed image may fade due to moisture such as 
water, rain or vapor. For more information, contact the Customer 
Support Center.
Normal paper (printable paper)
When using supplier paper (known as printable paper) for printing, 
make sure that it complies with the following specifications. It is 
recommended, however, that you use the standard paper types 
listed in the following table to achieve clear print results.
Custom (nonstandard) size paper
Custom or nonstandard-sized paper is any paper for which there 
is no paper guide setting within the minimum and maximum sizes 
for the trays. Custom size paper can be loaded into all trays 
except Tray1 and Tray 2.
Paper TrayCapacity 
(sheet)Paper Size Weight Paper Type
Tray1 1,100 8.5 x 11/ A4 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 Tray 2 1,600
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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 (106-216 gsm) Tray 4
Tray 5
(Bypass Tray)250Variable from:
4” x 6”/Postcard 
to
12.5” x 18”/SRA3
Max: 13” x19.2” 
(330 x 488 mm)16 lb. Bond (60 gsm) to
140 lb. Index (253 gsm)•Plain
• Recycled
• Transparency
• Lightweight (52-63 gsm)
• Heavyweight 1 (106-216 gsm)
• Heavyweight 2 (217-253 gsm)
• Labels
• Side 2 Paper (preprinted)
• Hole Punched
• Tab Stock 1 (106-216 gsm)
• Tab Stock 2 (217-253 gsm)
Optional Tray 
6 and Tray 7 
(High 
Capacity 
Feeder)
OR
Optional Tray 
6 (Oversized 
High Capacity 
Feeder)2,000 
each
2000•8.5 x 11”/ A4
• 6.9” x 9.9”/B5
• 7.25” x 10.5” 
(executive)
8.5” x 11”/A4 
to 
13” x 19”/SRA3 +16 lb. Bond (60 gsm) to 
80 lb. Cover (216 gsm)
18 lb. Bond (64 gsm) to 
110 lb. Cover (300 gsm)•Plain
• Recycled
• Lightweight (52-63 gsm)
• Heavyweight 1 (106-216 gsm)
• Side 2 Paper (preprinted)
• Hole Punched
•Plain
• Recycled
• Heavyweight
• Coated
• Transparency
• Labels
• Hole Punched
• Lightweight
•Tab Stock
•Custom
• Coated
Tray 8 (Post-
process 
inserter)175 8.5 x 11”/ A4
to
11” x17”/A316 lb. Bond (60 gsm) to 
90 lb. Cover (220 gsm)Preprinted Stock on:
•Plain
• Recycled
• Lightweight (52-63 gsm)
• Heavyweight 1 (106-216 gsm)
• Hole Punched
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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 paper and setting paper into 
the tray:
• Align the stack of paper neatly before setting it in the tray. 
• Do not use paper that is folded, creased, or heavily warped.
• Do not use waved or curled paper.
• Do not load paper of mixed size together into the tray.
• Transparency paper and label paper can cause paper jams, 
and multiple sheets can be fed to the printer at once. Be sure 
to carefully fan these types of paper. 
• When continuously outputting onto transparencies, 
transparency sheets sometimes will stick to each other. 
Remove transparencies from the output tray every 20 or so 
sheets, and fan them to cool them down.
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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 automatically detected and must be 
set. Normally, plain paper is set as the default for each of the 
trays. Change the paper type settings if you load other paper 
types. Up to five paper types can be named and set as user-
defined paper. 
For details about changing the paper type, refer to “Paper Tray 
Attributes” in the System Administration Guide.
Automatic paper tray selection feature
The machine automatically selects the paper tray containing the 
correct size paper without the user needing to select a specific 
paper tray. 
The Automatic Tray Selection feature is active if Auto Size Detect 
is selected for Paper Size. Set the Paper Type Priority order for 
automatic tray selection from the Paper Tray Settings screen. If 
the machine senses that there are two or more corresponding 
trays (the Paper Type Priority setting is exactly the same), paper 
selection is determined by the Paper Tray Priority order set at the 
Paper Tray Settings screen. During automatic tray selection, trays 
whose Paper Type Priority setting is set to Off are not targeted in 
automatic tray selection.
NOTE:Tray 5 (Bypass) cannot be selected when the automatic 
tray selection feature is active.
For information about setting Paper Type, Paper Type Priority, 
Paper Tray Priority, and setting the paper substitute feature, refer 
to “Paper Tray Settings” in the System Administration Guide. The 
same settings can also be made from CentreWare Internet 
Services. See your System Administrator for help.
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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 Administration Guide.
Load While Run
For continuous and uninterrupted printing, this feature allows 
toner to be replaced and paper stock to be loaded in the trays 
while the printer is still printing.
Paper tray programming
NOTE:For information on programming paper tray attributes on 
the DocuSP Controller, refer to the DocuSP online Help.
Once you load the paper in the printer paper trays, you may need 
to update the paper tray attribute settings to match the tray 
contents. The Paper Color attribute for all trays must be set at the 
Printer Manager on the DocuSP Controller. Settings for the Paper 
Type, Paper Weight and Paper Size are programmed at either the 
machine user interface or the DocuSP Controller depending on 
the tray.
The paper tray attribute settings for trays 1-4 and 6-7 are 
programmed on the machine user interface and the settings are 
automatically uploaded to the Printer Manager on the DocuSP 
Controller.
The paper tray attribute settings for Tray 5 (Bypass), however, are 
programmed at the DocuSP Controller. Since Tray 5 does not 
have stock size guides, do not program Tray 5 settings at the 
machine user interface. The DocuSP Controller will download the 
settings from the Printer Manager to the printer and set the tray 
attributes for Tray 5.
Set or change all Tray 8 paper tray attributes at the DocuSP 
Controller.
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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 edge of the paper against the left edge of 
the tray with the side to be copied or printed on facing up. 
KEY POINT:Do not load paper exceeding the maximum fill line. 
Doing so might cause paper jams or machine trouble.
3.If you changed the paper type and/or weight, enter this in the 
Paper Tray Attributes window on the machine user interface. 
Select [OK] to save the information and close the window.
4.Push the tray in gently until it comes to a stop. 
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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 side to be printed on facing up. 
KEY POINT:Do not load paper exceeding the maximum fill line. 
Doing so might cause paper jams or machine trouble. 
Do not put paper or anything in the empty space on the right side 
of trays 3 or 4. Doing so might cause paper jams or machine 
trouble.
3.If you changed the paper type, weight or size, enter this in 
the Paper Tray Attributes window on the machine user 
interface. Select [OK] to save the information and close the 
window.
4.Push the tray in gently until it comes to a stop.
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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), remove any paper 
remaining in the tray, add it to the stack of paper to be added, then 
load all of the paper into the tray at once.
1.Open Tray 5 (Bypass) as necessary. 
NOTE:If necessary, extend the extension flap. The extension flap 
can be extended in two stages. When pulling out the 
extension flap, do it gently.
2.Hold the center of the paper guides and slide them to the 
desired paper size. 
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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.
5.Select printing.
Load paper in the optional High Capacity Feeder (Trays 6 and 7)
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 right edge 
of the tray with the side to be printed on facing up. 
NOTE:Do not load paper exceeding the maximum fill line. Doing 
so might cause paper jams or machine trouble.
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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 the guide to the desired paper 
size.
3.Fan the sheets before loading them into the tray. With the 
side to be printed on facing up, load and align the paper 
stack in the lower right corner of the tray as shown below. 
NOTE:Do not load paper exceeding the maximum fill line. Doing 
so might cause paper jams or machine malfunctions. When 
loading drilled stock, place the paper with its drilled side to the 
right. When loading tab stock, place the tabs to the left.
4.Slide both paper guides to just touch the edges of the paper 
stack. 
NOTE:Position the paper guides correctly to match the paper 
size. If the position of the paper guide is not correct, the paper 
may not be fed properly and paper jams may occur.
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