To Set Transparencies as the
default media in the MP Tray, see
page 4.
Heavy Paper, Labels,
Envelopes
To Set Heavy Paper, Labels, or
Envelopes as the Default Media in
the MP Tray:
First, set the Media Size
1. Press E
mode.
2. Press + repeatedly until MEDIA
MENU appears on the display.
3. Press E
4. Press + repeatedly until MPT
PAPER SIZE appears on the
display.
5. Press E
The second line of the display
starts blinking.
6. Press Press + repeatedly until
the second line of the display
shows the Value
select
wish to use.
NTER
to enter the Menu
NTER
.
TRAY1 PAPER SIZE
LETTER*
NTER
.
(for envelopes,
COM-10 ENVELOPE)
you
7. Press E
The setting is engaged and the
second line of the display stops
blinking.
8.
Envelopes
the MP Tray for envelopes, press
O
Heavy paper / labels:
are setting the MP Tray for
heavy paper or labels, keep
going.
Heavy Paper and Labels Only:
Set
9. Press +.
10.Press E
The second line of the display
starts blinking.
11.Press + repeatedly until your
choice of CARD STOCK or
LABELS appears on the second
line of the display.
12.Press Enter.
13.Press Back.
The setting is engaged and the
second line of the display stops
blinking.
14.Press ON L
The printer goes back on line.
NTER
twice.
: If you are setting
N LINE
and you are done.
If you
the Media Type
MPT MEDIATYPE
PLAIN *
NTER
.
INE
.
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Exit Trays
Top (Face Down) Exit
Tray
This is the exit tray that is normally
used.
• For papers up to 47 lb. US Bond
(176 g/m
• Holds up to 250 sheets of 20-lb.
US Bond (75 g/m
•Sheets exit face down.
2
).
2
) paper.
Rear (Face Up) Exit
Tray
• Provides straight-through,
curl-free print path for
transparencies, envelopes, labels
and heavy paper.
• Handles paper from 17 to 54 lb.
US Bond (64 to 203 g/m
• Holds up to 100 sheets of 20-lb.
US Bond (75 g/m
• Sheets exit face up (for
multi-page documents, select
reverse order printing in your
application Print dialog box).
2
) paper.
2
).
Note
If the rear tray is open, all
printed pages will exit there
regardless of the printer driver
setting.
Opening the Rear-Feed
Tray
1
2
9 • English
Print Media Settings
General Information
Why Change Settings?
Always make sure the media
setting matches the print media
you are using.
Improper media settings:
• cause poor quality printing
•cause flaking
• can damage the printer
Printer Driver Versus
Printer Menu
Print media settings can be made in
the printer driver or in the printer
menu.
• Printer driver settings override
printer menu settings.
Default Settings
The default media weight setting
for all trays is Medium (20 to 27 lb.
US Bond [75 to 101 g/m
Changing the Default
See pages 6 and 8.
2
]).
The printer resets and returns to
the on-line state.
Temporarily Changing
the Media Weight for
an Individual Print
Job
If you are printing a job on special
media, you can temporarily load
the media in a tray and change the
media settings for that tray in the driver as you print the job.
Resetting to the Original
Defaults
1. Press E
2. Press - repeatedly until you see
MAINTENANCE MENU on the
display.
3. Press E
4. Press E
NTER
.
NTER
.
MENU RESET
EXECUTE
NTER
.
10 • English
Print Media Settings
Selectable Media Weight Settings
Ranges for Printer
Media Weight
Media weight settings can be made
in the printer menu or the printer
driver.
Important!
Settings made in the printer driver
override the printer menu settings.
Selectable Media Weight
Settings
SettingMedia Weight
LightUS Bond: 17 to 19 lb.
Index: 35 to 40 lb.
Metric: 64 to 71 g/m
MediumUS Bond: 20 to 27 lb.
Index: 42 to 56 lb.
Metric: 75 to 101 g/m
HeavyUS Bond: 28 to 32 lb.
Index: 58 to 67 lb.
Metric: 105 to 120 g/m
Ultra
Heavy
US Bond: 33 to 54 lb.
Index: 69 to 113 lb.
Metric: 124 to 203 g/m
2
2
2
2
US Bond versus Index
To determine if a paper weight is
US Bond or Index, check the metric
equivalent. E.g.,
2
•35 lb. US Bond = 132 g/m
•35 lb. Index = 64 g/m
For more information, go to
www.paper-paper.com/
weight.html.
Sample Ream Labels
US BOND
Media Weight, US Bond
[sometimes given as substance]
Media Weight, Metric
INDEX
2
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Media Weight, Index
Media Weight, Metric
Print Media
Paper
Specifications
Caution!
The ink on pre-printed letterhead stationery must be able to withstand
446°F (230°C) for 0.2 second, including mechanical pressures to 25 psi
(1.8 kg/cm
Important!
If you experience curling when printing a file in duplex mode, switch to 28-lb. US
Bond paper.
2
).
FeedSizesExit
Tray 1 • Letter
•Executive
•Legal-14
• Legal-13.5
•Legal-13
• A4, A5, A6
•B5
Tray 2 S ame as
Tray 1, but
no A6.
MP
Tray
Same as
Tray 1, but
custom
sizes can
also be
2
used.
1. Weights in this column are US Bond (see page 11 for more information).
2. Min. = 4.13" x 5.83"; max. = 8.5" x 14": must be defined in the printer driver.
•Top
•Rear
•Top
•Rear
•Rear
Media Weight
• Light (17- 19 lb.)
•Medium (20-27 lb.)
• Heavy (28-32 lb.)
• Light (17- 19 lb.)
•Medium (20-27 lb.)
• Heavy (28-32 lb.)
• Ultra Heavy (33-54
limited to 47
lb.):
lb. max.
•Medium (20-27 lb.)
Only
• Heavy (28-32 lb.)
• Ultra Heavy (33-54
lb.)
1
Recommended Media
• Oki 52206101 Bright
White Proofing Paper,
32 lb.
• Hammermill Laser
Printer Radiant
White, 24 lb.
• Xerox 4024, 20 lb.
Same as Tray 1
Same as above, plus:
• Oki 52206002 Banner
Paper
Banner Paper__________________________________
• Width: 8¼ to 8½" (210 to 216
mm)
• Length: 14 to 48" (357.4 to
1220 mm)
• Paper Weight: up to 34 lb. US
Bond (128 g/m2)
• MP Tray Only
• Rear Exit Tray Only
• Simplex (1-sided) Only
Note:
Banner paper must be fed in
one sheet at a time.
1
12 • English
Print Media
Transparencies, Labels
Caution!
Print media must be able to
withstand 446°F (230°C) for 0.2
second, including mechanical
pressures to 25 psi (1.8 kg/cm
2
).
General Parameters
• Size: Letter or A4
• Feed: MP Tray Only
• Exit: Rear Exit Tray Only
Transparencies
Important!
Use only recommended transparencies.
Recommended
Transparencies
• Oki 52205701 Premium Color
Transparencies
• 3M CG3720
Printing
Individual Jobs
Make the following settings in the
printer driver as you print the job:
•Source = MP Tray
• Media Size = Letter or A4
• Med ia Type = Transpar ency
All Jobs (Set Transparencies as
the Default)
Set the printer menu as follows
(see page 4):
• MP Tray PaperSize = Letter (the
default) or A4
• MP Tray MediaType =
Transparency
Labels
Loading
Labels
•MP tray
•Label side
up
•Top edge
aimed into
the printer.
Recommended Labels
• Avery 5161 White Laser Label,
Letter Size
• Avery 7162, 7664, 7666 White
Laser Labels, A4 Size
Printing
Individual Jobs
Make the following settings in the
printer driver as you print the job:
•Source = MP Tray
• Media Size = Letter or A4
• Media Type = Labels
All Jobs (Set Labels as the
Default)
Set the printer menu as follows
(see page 8):
• MP Tray PaperSize - Letter or A4
• MP Tray MediaType = Labels
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Print Media
Thick Paper, Envelopes
Note:
Use the rear exit tray only.
Thick Paper
Caution!
To avoid damage to the printer,
ALWAYS CHANGE THE PRINTER
SETTINGS WHEN PRINTING ON
THICK MEDIA.