Xerox Phaser 6500DN User Manual

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Loading Paper
This section includes:
•Loading Paper in Tray 1 on page 51
•Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot on page 53
•Loading Paper in the 250-Sheet Feeder (Tray 2) on page 55
Loading Paper in Tray 1
You can use Tray 1 for a wide variety of media, including:
• Plain Paper
• Lightweight Cardstock
• Heavyweight Cardstock
•Letterhead
•Labels
•Envelopes
• Lightweight Glossy Cardstock
• Heavyweight Glossy Cardstock
•Hole Punched
•Colored Paper
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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. Extend the width guides fully as shown in the 
following illustration.
3. Before loading the paper 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 paper face up and top edge at the front of 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.
6. Insert the tray back into the printer until it stops.
See also: 
Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 58
Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot
Use the manual feed slot for a wide range of media...

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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 paper you are using.
2. Open the output tray to hold the printed sheets.
3. Place the paper into the slot with the print side face down and the top of the sheet entering the 
printer first.
Note: You can insert paper during the ready mode or sleep mode of the printer. 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 paper:
• Plain paper
•Letterhead
•Hole Punched
•Colored Paper
For supported paper sizes and weights, see Supported Paper on page 48.
Follow these guidelines to avoid problems during printing:
• Do not load different types of paper in the tray at the same time.
• To print high quality, use high-quality paper intended for laser printers.
• Do not...

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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 paper, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges 
of the stack on a level surface.
6. Place the paper into the tray with the print side face up.
Note: Do not exceed the maximum fill line in the tray. Overfilling the tray can cause paper jams.
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8. Insert the tray back into the printer until it stops. 
See also: 
Setting Paper Types and Sizes on page 58 CAUTION: Be careful not to use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage 
the printer.
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Setting Paper Types and Sizes
This section includes:
•Setting the Paper Type on page 58
•Setting the Paper Size on page 58
After loading paper in paper Tray 1 or the 250-sheet feeder (Tray 2), set the paper type on the printer 
control panel.
Notes: 
•If None is selected in the Paper Type menu in the print driver, the printer uses the control panel 
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5. Select the paper size and then press OK.
6. Press the Return button when finished.
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Selecting Printing Options
This section includes:
•Selecting Printing Defaults in Windows on page 60
•Selecting Printing Defaults in Windows for a Shared Network Printer on page 61
•Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job in Windows on page 61
•Selecting Printing Options for an Individual Job in Macintosh on page 65
Note: Print driver settings override control panel settings when you print using the driver software 
on your computer....