Xerox Phaser 6180MFP User Manual

About Paper
Phaser® 6180MFP Multifunction Printer 
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2-Sided Printing Paper Types and Sizes
The available paper types and sizes for 2-sided printing are as follows:
Paper Size Paper Type
A4 (210 x 297 mm) Plain, Thin Card Stock, Glossy
(65
–163 g/m2, 17–43 lb. Bond)
Custom Sizes
Width: 148
–215.9 mm (5.83–8.5 in.)
Height: 210
–355.6 mm (8.27–14 in.) B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm)
A5 A5 (148 x 210 mm)
Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
Folio (8.5 x 13 in.)
Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.)
Custom
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Setting Paper Types and Sizes
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Setting Paper Types and Sizes
Setting Paper Trays
When loading paper in Tray 2 or the 550-Sheet Feeder (optional), it is necessary to set the 
paper type on the control panel. 
When loading paper in Tray 1 (MPT), set the paper size and type on the control panel when 
printing. When MPT Mode has been set to Panel Specified (default) on the control panel, you 
can set the paper size and type on the control panel.
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Loading Paper
This section includes:
 ■Loading Paper in Tray 1 (MPT) on page 5-10
■Loading Paper in Trays 2 and 3 on page 5-13
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...

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5-11 Make sure of the following points to avoid any problems 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 5-6.
■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...

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5-12 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...

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Loading Paper in Trays 2 and 3
Use Trays 2 and 3 for a wide range of media including:
■Plain paper
■Thin card stock
■Thick card stock
■Glossy paper
■Thick Glossy paper
■Labels
See also: 
Printing on Specialty Media on page 5-25
Loading Paper in Trays 2 and 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...

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5-14 2.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-size 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, and then slide the tray until the arrow lines up 
with the appropriate paper size. The guide clicks into place. The length guide extends 
beyond the edge of...

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5-15 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 faceup.
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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5-16 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 5-17
■Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Windows) on page 5-18
■Selecting Options for an Individual Job (Macintosh) on page 5-20
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...