Xerox Phaser 6140DN User Manual

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See also: 
Loading Paper on page 55
Paper Jams on page 146
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
• Transparencies
• Paper that has been folded or wrinkled
• Paper with staples
• Envelopes with windows or metal clasps
• Padded...

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Usable Paper
Using unsuitable paper may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, printer breakdown, and damage to 
your printer. To use the features of this printer effectively, use the paper recommended here. The types 
of paper that can be used with this printer are listed in the following tables.
Printing on paper that has settings different from the paper size or paper type selected in the printer 
driver, or loading paper into a paper tray...

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250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2)
Paper Size• Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
• US Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
• Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
• Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
• A4 (210 x 297 mm)
• A5 (148 x 210 mm)
• B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm)
•Custom size range:
Width: 5.8–8.5 in. (147.3–215.9 mm)
Height: 8.3–14 in. (210.8–355.6 mm)
Paper Type and Weight
• Plain Paper (60–105 g/m
2 / 16–28 lb. Bond)
• Letterhead (plain)
•Prepunched (plain)
• Colored Paper (plain)
Loading Capacity250 sheets...

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• Plain (65–120 g/m
2 / 17–32 lb. Bond)
• Letterhead (plain)
• Thin Card Stock (100–163 g/m
2 / 28–60 lb. Cover)
• Thick Card Stock (160–220 g/m
2 / 60–80 lb. Cover)
• Glossy Paper (100–160 g/m
2 / 28–60 lb. Cover)
• Thick Glossy Paper (160–200 g/m
2 / 60–80 lb. Cover)
•Prepunched (plain)
• Colored Paper (plain)
•Labels
• Envelope (short-edge feed only for Monarch and DL envelopes)
•Special
Loading Capacity1 sheet at a time...

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Loading Paper
This section includes:
•Loading Paper in Tray 1 on page 55
•Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot on page 57
•Loading Paper in the 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2) on page 59
Loading Paper in Tray 1
You can use Tray 1 for a wide variety of media, including:
• Plain paper
•Card stock
•Labels
•Envelopes
• Glossy paper
• Pre-printed paper (paper already printed on one side)
• Custom-size paper
For a more complete list of paper types and sizes...

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To load paper in Tray 1:
1. Gently pull the paper tray all the way out and then open the output tray to hold the printed sheets.
2. Slide the paper width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended as 
shown (see picture below).
3. Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the 
edges of the stack on a level surface.
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4. Insert all media faceup and top edge first into the paper tray.
Notes:
•Do not force the paper into the tray.
•Be careful not to bend the paper.
5. Slide the paper width guides until they rest lightly against the edge of the paper stack.
Note:When Size Mismatch (in the PCL driver’s Advanced tab, or in the PostScript driver’s Details 
section in the Advanced tab) is set to Use Printer Settings, you must set the paper type and size 
for the tray you...

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To load paper in the manual feed slot:
1. Slide the paper guides of the manual feed slot to fit the media you are using.
2. Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets.
3. Place the print media into the slot with the print side facedown and the top of the sheet entering 
the printer first.
Note:You can insert paper during the printer’s ready mode or sleep mode. The printer 
automatically detects the paper and holds it while it waits for a print...

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Loading Paper in the 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2)
You can use the 250-sheet feeder for the following types of media:
• Plain paper
•Letterhead
• Prepunched
•Colored paper
For supported paper sizes and weights, see Usable Paper on page 52.
To avoid problems during printing, make sure of the following points:
• Do not load different types of paper at the same time.
• To print high quality, use high-quality paper intended for laser printers.
• Do not remove...

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3. Slide the paper width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended as 
shown (see picture below).
4. Squeeze the green tab on the length guide and then slide the tray until the arrow lines up with the 
appropriate paper size. The guide clicks into place.
5. Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the 
edges of the stack on a level surface.
6. Place the print media...