Xerox Phaser 8560DX User Manual

Phaser® 8560 Color Printer3-1
This chapter includes:
■Overview of Basic Steps 
on page 3-2
■Supported Paper and Media  on page 3-3
■Loading Paper on page 3-9
■Selecting Printing Options  on page 3-21
■Printing on Both Sides of the Paper  on page 3-25
■Printing on Specialty Media on page 3-29
■Creating Custom Paper Types  on page 3-59
See also:  Using paper trays video tutorials at  www.xerox.com/office/
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Printing Basics
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Overview of Basic Steps
Phaser® 8560 Color Printer 3-2
Overview of Basic Steps
1.Load paper in the tray.
2. If you are prompted by the control panel, either  confirm the paper type and size or change 
it as required.
3. From the software ap plication, access the Print dialog box, and then select printing 
options in the printer driver. 
4. Send the job to the printer fro m the software application’s Print dialog box.
See also:  Loading Paper  on page 3-9
Selecting Printing Options  on page 3-21
Printing...

Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 8560 Color Printer 3-3
Supported Paper and Media
This section includes:
■Paper Usage Guidelines  on page 3-4
■Paper That Can Damage Your Printer  on page 3-4
■Paper Storage Guidelines on page 3-5
■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 specifi ed for your Phaser...

Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 8560 Color Printer 3-4
Paper Usage Guidelines
The printer trays accommodate most sizes and  types of paper, transparencies, or other 
specialty media. Follow these guidelines wh en loading paper and media in the trays:
■Use only recommended Xerox transparenci es; print quality may vary with other 
transparencies.
■Do not print on label stock once a  label has been removed from a sheet.
■Use only paper envelopes. Print all envelopes single-sided only.
■Do not overload...

Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 8560 Color Printer 3-5
Paper Storage Guidelines
Providing good storage conditions for your pa per and other media contributes to optimum 
print quality.
■Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry lo cations. Most paper items are susceptible to 
damage from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light . UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun 
and fluorescent bulbs, is partic ularly damaging to paper items. The intensity and length of 
exposure to visible light on paper items...

Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 8560 Color Printer 3-6
Supported Paper Sizes and Weights for Tray 1
Tray 1 Paper  
60–220 g/m2 (16–40 lb. Bond, 50–80 lb. Cover)
Index Card 3.0 x 5.0 in.Custom Sizes
Short edge: 76–216 mm (3.0–8.5 in.)
Long edge: 127–356 mm (5.0–14.0 in.)
Margins
5 mm on all sides
Statement
5.5 x 8.5 in.
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in.
Letter 8.5 x 11.0 in.
US Folio 8.5 x 13.0 in.
Legal 8.5 x 14.0 in.
A4 210 x 297 mm
A5 148 x 210 mm
A6 105 x 148 mm
B5 JIS 182 x 257 mm
ISO B5 176 x 250 mm...

Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 8560 Color Printer 3-7
Monarch 3.87 x 7.5 in.Margins
■5 mm on the side, 15 mm on the top and 
bottom:
Monarch
#10 Commercial 
A7
Baronial (#5 ½)
#6 ¾
Choukei 3 Gou
Choukei 4 Gou
■5 mm on the side, 15 mm on the top, 
20 mm on the bottom:
6 x 9
DL
C5
#10 Commercial
4.12 x 9.5 in.
A7 5.25 x 7.25 in.
Baronial (#5 ½) 4.375 x 5.75 in.
#6 ¾ 3.625 x 6.5 in.
6 x 9 6.0 x 9.0 in.
DL 110 x 220 mm
C5 162 x 229 mm
Choukei 3 Gou 120 x 235 mm
Choukei 4 Gou 90 x 205 mm
Tray 1 Paper...

Supported Paper and Media
Phaser® 8560 Color Printer 3-8
Supported Paper Sizes and Weights for Tray 2, 3, or 4 
Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper
60–120 g/m2 (16–32 lb. Bond)
Statement 5.5 x 8.5 in.Margins
5 mm on all sides
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in.
Letter 8.5 x 11.0 in.
US Folio 8.5 x 13.0 in.
Legal 8.5 x 14.0 in.
A4 210 x 297 mm
A5 148 x 210 mm
A6 105 x 148 mm
B5 JIS 182 x 257 mm
ISO B5 176 x 250 mm
#10 Commercial 4.12 x 9.5 in.Margins
■5 mm on the side, 15 mm on 
the top and bottom:
#10 Commercial 
■5 mm on the...

Loading Paper
Phaser® 8560 Color Printer 3-9
Loading Paper
This section includes:
■Loading Paper in Tray 1  on page 3-9
■Loading Paper in Tray 2, 3, or 4  on page 3-16
Loading Paper in Tray 1
Use Tray 1 for a wide range of media types including:
■Plain paper, letterhead, colored paper, and pre-printed paper
■Card stock
■Labels
■Envelopes
■Transparencies
■Specialty media (including business cards, photo paper, postcards, pre-punched paper, 
duradocument paper, a nd trifold brochures) 
■Pre-printed paper...

Loading Paper
Phaser® 8560 Color Printer 3-10
To load paper or other media in Tray 1:
1.
Pull down and out on the handle to open Tray 1.
2. Open the tray extension.
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