Xerox Phaser 6125N User Manual

							Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer
4-3
Paper Usage Guidelines
The printer trays accommodate most sizes and types of paper or other specialty media. Follow 
these guidelines when loading paper and media in the trays:
 ■Fan paper or other specialty media before loading in the paper tray.
■Do not print on label stock once a label has been removed from a sheet.
■Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives 
with release strips.
■All envelopes should be printed single-sided only.
■Some wrinkling and embossing may occur when printing envelopes.
■Do not overload the paper trays. Do not load paper above the fill line on the inside of the 
paper guide.
■Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size. The paper guides click into place when they 
are adjusted correctly.
■If excessive jams occur, use paper or other media from a new package.
See also: 
Printing Envelopes on page 4-17
Printing Labels on page 4-21
Printing Glossy Paper on page 4-26
Printing Custom Size on page 4-31
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							Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer
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Paper That Can Damage Your Printer
Your printer is designed to use a variety of media types for print jobs. However, some media 
can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams, or damage to your printer.
Unacceptable media includes:
 ■Rough or porous media
■Paper that has been folded or wrinkled
■Paper with staples
■Envelopes with windows or metal clasps
■Padded envelopes
■Non-laser glossy or coated paper
■Perforated media
Paper Storage Guidelines
Providing good storage conditions for your paper and other media contributes to optimum 
print quality.
■Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible to 
damage from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun 
and fluorescent bulbs, is particularly damaging to paper items. The intensity and length of 
exposure to visible light on paper items should be reduced as much as possible.
■Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.
■Avoid attics, kitchens, garages, and basements for storing paper. Inside walls are drier than 
outside walls where moisture can collect. 
■Store paper flat. Paper should be stored on pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.
■Avoid having food or drinks in the area where paper is stored or handled.
■Do not open sealed packages of paper until you are ready to load them into the printer. 
Leave paper in the original packaging. For most commercial cut-size grades, the ream 
wrapper contains an inner lining that protects the paper from moisture loss or gain.
■Leave the media inside the bag until you are ready to use it; reinsert unused media in the 
bag and reseal it for protection. Some specialty media is packaged inside resealable plastic 
bags. 
 
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							About Paper
Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer
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About Paper
Using unsuitable paper may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, breakdown and damage to 
your printer. In order to use the features of this printer effectively, use the suggested paper that 
is recommended here.
Usable Paper
The types of paper that can be used on this printer are as follows:
Manual Feed Slot
Paper SizeLetter (8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
#10 Commercial (4.1 x 9.5 in.)
Monarch (3.8 x 7.5 in.)
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
DL (110 x 220 mm)
C5 (162 x 229 mm)
Custom:
76.2
–216 mm (3–8.5 in.)
127
–355.6 mm (5–14 in.)
B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm)
Paper Type (Weight)
Plain (65
–120 g/m2) 
(17–32 lb. Bond)
Thin Card Stock (100
–163 g/m2) (28–60 lb. Cover)
Thick Card Stock (160
–220 g/m2) (60–80 lb. Cover)
Glossy Paper (100
–160 g/m2) (28–60 lb. Cover)
Thick Glossy Paper (160
–200 g/m2) (60–80 lb. Cover)
Labels
Paper Envelope
Business Cards
Loading CapacityHolds 1 sheet
(Standard paper)
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							About Paper
Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer
4-6 Printing on paper that has different settings from the paper size or paper type selected on the 
print driver, or loading paper into an unsuitable paper tray for printing, may lead to paper jams. 
To ensure that printing is correctly done, select the correct paper size, paper type, and paper 
tray.
The printed image may fade due to moisture, such as water, rain or vapor. For details, contact 
your reseller.
See also: 
Recommended Media List (United States)
Recommended Media List (Europe)
Paper Tray
Paper SizeLetter (8.5 x 11 in.)
Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
#10 Commercial (4.1 x 9.5 in.)
Monarch (3.8 x 7.5 in.)
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
Custom:
76.2
–216 mm (3–8.5 in.)
127
–355.6 mm (5–14 in.)
B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm)
Paper Type (Weight)
Plain (65
–120 g/m2) 
(17–32 lb. Bond)
Thin Card Stock (100
–163 g/m2)
(28–60 lb. Cover)
Thick Card Stock (160
–220 g/m2)
(60–80 lb. Cover)
Glossy Paper (100
–160 g/m2)
(28–60 lb. Cover)
Thick Glossy Paper (160
–200 g/m2) (60–80 lb. Cover)
Labels
Paper Envelope
Business Cards
Loading CapacityTray holds 250 sheets
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							Setting Paper Types and Sizes
Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer
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Setting Paper Types and Sizes
Setting the Paper Tray
When loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and type on the control panel when 
printing.
Note: When you set select None from the Paper Type dropdown in the driver, printing will 
default to the control panel settings. Printing will be performed only when the settings for the 
paper size and type configured on the print driver match the settings on the control panel. 
When the settings on the print driver and control panel do not match, follow the instructions 
displayed on the control panel.
See also: 
Description of Menu Items on page 5-4
Setting Paper Types
Caution: Paper type settings must match those of the actual paper loaded in the trays. 
Otherwise, print-quality problems can occur.
1.Press the Menu button to display the Menu screen.
2.Select 
Tray Settings, and then press the OK button.
3.Select 
Tr a y, and then press the OK button.
4.Select 
Paper Type, and then press the OK button.
5.Select the correct paper type for the loaded paper, and then press the OK button.
6.Press the Menu button.
Setting Paper Sizes
1.Press the Menu button to display the Menu screen.
2.Select 
Tray Settings, and then press the OK button.
3.Select 
Tr a y, and then press the OK button.
4.Select 
Paper Size, and then press the OK button.
5.Select the correct paper size for the loaded paper, and then press the OK button.
6.Press the Menu button.
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Loading Paper
Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer 4-8
Loading Paper
This section includes:
 ■Loading Paper in the Paper Tray  on page 4-8
■Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot  on page 4-12
Loading Paper in the Paper Tray 
Use the paper tray for a wide range of media including:
■Plain paper
■Card stock
■Labels
■Glossy paper
■Specialty media including business cards, postcards, trifold brochures, and weatherproof paper
■Pre-printed paper (paper already printed on one side)
■Custom size paper
■Envelopes
See also:  About Paper  on page 4-5
 
Loading Paper in the Paper Tray
In addition to plain paper, the paper tray can use various other sizes and types of print media, such as 
envelopes.
Make sure of the following points wh en loading paper in the paper tray.
You can load up to 250 sheets or a stack of paper (65
 – 220 g/m2, 17 – 40 lb. Bond, 40 – 80 lb. Cover) 
less than 15 mm high. Sizes can start from 3 x 5”.
■Paper tray accepts print media w ithin the following dimensions:
■Width: 76.2 – 216.0 mm (3 – 8.5 in.)
■Length: 127.0 – 355.6 mm (5 – 14 in.)
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							Loading Paper
Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer
4-9 Make sure of the following points to avoid any troubles during printing.
■Do not load different types of paper at the same time.
■Use high quality paper for laser printers to print at high quality. See About Paper on 
page 4-5.
■Do not remove or add paper to the tray when printing, or if there is any paper still in the 
tray. Doing so may cause a paper jam.
■Do not put any objects other than paper on the tray. Also, do not push or force down the 
paper tray.
■Always load paper short-edge feed.
To load paper in the paper tray:
1.Gently pull open the paper tray.
2.Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets.
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							Loading Paper
Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer
4-10 3.Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended.
4.Insert all media faceup and top edge first into the paper tray.
Note: Do not force the paper.
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							Loading Paper
Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer
4-11 5.Slide the width guides until they rest lightly against the edge of the paper stack.
Note: Be careful not to bend the paper.
When Size Mismatch is set to Use Printer Settings in the driver, you need to set the paper 
type and size settings for the tray on the control panel in advance.
See also: 
Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 4-7
 
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							Loading Paper
Phaser® 6125 Color Laser Printer
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Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot
Use the Manual Feed Slot for a wide range of media including:
■Plain paper
■Thin card stock
■Glossy paper
■Labels
■Envelopes
See also: 
Printing on Specialty Media on page 4-17
Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot
This section describes how to feed paper in the manual feed slot.
Make sure of the following points to avoid any troubles during printing.
■Use several sheets of the media when adjusting the paper width guides.
■Slowly and evenly insert the media into the printer holding the media on both sides.
■If the media looks skewed after the printer pulls it in, gently remove the media and reseat 
it. Then press the OK button or wait for the automatic calibration to start.
1.Slide the width guides of the manual feed slot to fit the appropriate media.
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