Xerox Phaser 6180DN User Manual

							Setting Paper Types and Sizes
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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 the tray, and then press the OK button.
4.Select Paper Size for Custom Size only, and then press the OK button.
Note:Select DriverSpecified when you set a custom size paper from Tray 1 (MPT).
5.Press the Menu button.
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Loading Paper
This section includes:
■Loading Paper in Tray 1 (MPT) on page 4-9
■Loading Paper in Trays 2–3 on page 4-12
Loading Paper in Tray 1 (MPT)
Use Tray 1 (MPT) for a wide range of media including:
■Plain paper
■Card stock
■Labels
■Envelopes
■Transparencies
■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
See also: 
About Paper on page 4-5
Using Tray 1 video tutorial at www.xerox.com/office/6180support
Loading Paper in Tray 1 (MPT)
In addition to plain paper, Tray 1 (MPT) can use various other sizes and types of print media, 
such as envelopes and transparencies.
Make sure of the following points when loading paper in Tray 1 (MPT).
You can load up to 150 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”.
■Tray 1 (MPT) accepts print media within the following dimensions:
■Width: 76.2 – 216.0 mm (3 – 8.5 in.)
■Length: 127.0 – 355.6 mm (5 – 14 in.)
■You can load media that is 65 – 163 g/m2 (17 – 43 lb. Bond) for duplex printing.
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4-10 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 Tray 1 (MPT) 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 Tray 1 (MPT). Also, do not push or force down 
Tray 1 (MPT).
■Always load paper short-edge feed.
To load paper in Tray 1 (MPT):
1.Gently pull open the Tray 1 (MPT) cover.
2.Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray. The width guides should be fully extended.
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4-11 3.Insert all media facedown and top edge first into Tray 1 (MPT).
Note:Do not force the paper.
4.Slide the width guides until they rest lightly against the edge of the paper stack.
Note:Be careful not to bend the paper.
If Tray 1 (MPT) is configured for DriverSpecified, configure the paper size and type in the 
print driver.
When MPT Mode is set to Panel Specified, 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 in Trays 2–3
Use Trays 2–3 for a wide range of media including:
■Plain paper
■Thin card stock
■Glossy paper
■Labels
See also: 
Printing on Specialty Media on page 4-24
Loading Paper in Trays 2–3
This section describes how to load paper in the standard and optional paper trays. All trays are 
loaded the same way.
Caution:Do not remove the tray during printing. It may cause a paper jam.
1.Pull the tray out of the printer until it stops. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front 
slightly, and remove it from the printer.
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Slide the width guides to the edge of the tray . The width guides should be fully extended.
Note: When loading paper that is  216 mm (8.5 in.) wide, such as Letter or Legal size 
paper, set the tab on the side of  the tray to the [8.5] position.
3. Squeeze the green tab on the length guide, an d then slide the tray until the arrow lines up 
with the appropriate paper size . The guide clicks into place.
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4-14 4.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.
5.Place the print media into the tray with the print side face-up.
Note:Do not exceed the maximum fill line in the tray. Overfilling the tray may cause 
paper jams.
6.Slide the width guides and length guide until they rest lightly against the edge of the print 
media stack.
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4-15 7.Insert the tray into the printer, and push until it stops.
Caution:Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside 
of the printer.
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							Selecting Printing Options
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Selecting Printing Options
This section includes:
■Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows) on page 4-16
■Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Windows) on page 4-17
■Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Macintosh) on page 4-19
Selecting Printing Preferences (Windows)
Printer preferences control all of your print jobs, unless you override them specifically for a 
job. For example, if you want to use automatic 2-sided printing for most jobs, set this option in 
printer settings.
To select printer preferences:
1.Select one of the following options:
■Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003: Click Start, select Settings, and then 
click Printers.
■Windows XP: Click Start, Settings, and then select Printers and Faxes.
2.In the Printers folder, right-click the icon for your printer.
3.From the pop-up menu, select Printing Preferences or Properties.
4.Select the Advanced tab, and then click the Printing Defaults button.
5.Make selections on the driver tabs, and then click the OK button to save your selections.
Note:For more information about Windows printer driver options, click the Help button on 
the printer driver tab to view the online help.
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							Selecting Printing Options
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Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Windows)
If you want to use special printing options for a particular job, change the driver settings before 
sending the job to the printer. For example, if you want to use Photo print-quality mode for a 
particular graphic, select this setting in the driver before printing that job.
1.With the desired document or graphic open in your application, access the Print dialog 
box.
2.Select the Phaser 6180 printer and click its Properties button to open the printer driver.
3.Make selections from the driver tabs. See the following table for specific printing options.
Note:In Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, you can save current 
printing options with a distinctive name and apply them to other print jobs. Select either 
the Advanced, Paper/Output, Image Options, or Layout tab, and then select a Saved 
Setting. Click the Help button for more information.
4.Click the OK button to save your selections.
5.Print the job.
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