Xerox Phaser 7400DX User Manual

Overview of Basic Steps
Phaser® 7400 Color Printer 3-2
Overview of Basic Steps
Follow these steps to print jobs:
1.Load paper in the tray.
2. At the control panel, either confirm the paper  type and size or change them as required.
Caution: Setting the appropriate paper type improves  print quality and avoids damage to 
the printer.
3. From the application, access the  Print dialog box, and select pr inting options in the printer 
driver. For more information, see  Selecting Printing Options on page...

Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 7400 Color Printer 3-3
Supported Paper and Media
This section includes:
■Paper Usage Guidelines  on page 3-3
■Paper That Can Damage Your Printer  on page 3-4
■Paper Storage Guidelines on page 3-4
■Supported Paper Sizes and Weights  on page 3-5
Your printer is designed to be used with a vari ety of paper types. Follow the guidelines in this 
section to ensure the best pr int quality and to avoid jams.
For best results, use Xerox printing media specified  for your Phaser...

Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 7400 Color Printer 3-4
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 pa per jams, or damage to your printer.
Unacceptable media includes:
■Rough or porous media, such as inkjet paper
■Plastic media
■Paper that has been folded or wrinkled
■Paper that has been photocopied
■Paper with staples inserted
■Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or...

Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 7400 Color Printer 3-5
Supported Paper Sizes and Weights
The following sections provide information ab out paper sizes and weights supported in the 
printer trays. For more detaile d information about supported paper and other media, print the 
Paper Tips page:
1. On the control panel, select  Information, and then press the  OK button.
2. Select  Information Pages , and then press the OK button.
3. Select  Paper Tips , and then press the  OK button to print.
See also:...

Supported Paper and Media
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Supported Paper Sizes and Weights for Tray 1 (MPT)
Tray1(MPT)
64–270 g/m
2 (17–72 lb. Bond, 22–100 lb. Cover)
Statement 5.5 x 8.5 in.Custom Sizes
Width: 100–320 mm (3.95–12.60 in.)
Height: 90–1219 mm (3.55–48.00 in.)
Executive
7.25 x 10.5 in.
Letter 8.5 x 11 in.
US Folio 8.5 x 13 in.
Legal 8.5 x 14.0 in.
Ta b l o i d 11.0 x 17.0 in.
Ta b l o i d  E x t r a 12.0 x 18.0 in.
A6 105 x 148 mm
A5 148 x 210 mm
A4 210 x 297 mm
A3 297 x 420 mm
SRA3 320 x...

Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 7400 Color Printer 3-7
Supported Paper Sizes and Weights for Trays 2–6
Tr a y s 2 – 6 *
64–216 g/m
2 (17–57 lb. Bond, 22–80 lb. Cover)
Statement 5.5 x 8.5 in.Custom Sizes (Tray 2 only)
Width: 100–328 mm (3.95–12.90 in.)
Height: 148–457 mm (5.85–18.00 in.)
Executive
7.25 x 10.5 in.
Letter 8.5 x 11 in.
US Folio 8.5 x 13 in.
Legal 8.5 x 14.0 in.
Ta b l o i d 11.0 x 17.0 in.
Ta b l o i d  E x t r a 12.0 x 18.0 in.
A6 (Tray 2 only) 105 x 148 mm
A5 148 x 210 mm
A4 210 x 297...

Loading Paper
Phaser® 7400 Color Printer 3-8
Loading Paper
This section includes:
■Loading Paper in Tray 1 (MPT)  on page 3-8
■Using Manual Feed in Tray 1 (MPT)  on page 3-15
■Loading Paper in Trays 2–6 on page 3-16
Loading Paper in Tray 1 (MPT)
Use Tray 1 (MPT) for a wide range of paper and media types including:
■Plain paper, colored paper, preprinted pa per, prepunched paper: 64–105 g/m2 (17–28 lb. 
Bond, 22–39 lb. Cover)
■Heavy plain paper, letterhead: 106–128 g/m2 (29–34 lb. Bond, 40–47 lb. Cover)...

Loading Paper
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Long-Edge Feed
Use long-edge feed for all supported paper type s and sizes, except labels and paper that is 
longer than 305 mm (12.0 in.) or narrower than 142 mm (5.6 in.).
To load paper or other media in Tray 1 (MPT):
1. Open Tray 1 (MPT) by pulling out on the hand le, and then unfold the tray extensions.
2. Load the paper or other media with the long   edge against the roller, as shown in the 
following illustrations:
■For  single-sided  printing , place...

Loading Paper
Phaser® 7400 Color Printer 3-10
■For automatic  two-sided printing , place side one  facedown, with the top of the page 
towards the back of the printer. Prepunched  holes should enter the printer last. For 
more information, see  Printing on Both Sides of the Paper  on page 3-29.
■Do not load more than 50 transparencies.
3. Adjust the paper guid es to fit the paper.
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Loading Paper
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4.
If you loaded paper or media with a height le ss than 111 mm (4.4 in.), open the left-side 
output tray.
5. When the control panel prompts you to confirm th e type and size of paper in the tray, press 
the  OK button to use the current tray  setup. If you loaded a new size or type of paper in the 
tray, do the following:
a. Select  Change setup , and then press the  OKbutton.
b. Select the appropriate paper type, and then press the  OKbutton. 
c. Select...