Configuring the Printer Driver and Printing

After loading paper in a paper source, configure the printer driver to print using the following procedure.
This section describes the basic procedure for printing from an application, taking Adobe Reader as an example.
The printing procedure may differ depending on the application you are using.
Before printing, see "Attention (Printer Driver Configuration)."
1
Load paper in the paper drawer or multi-purpose tray.
"Paper Loading and Output"
2
Open the PDF file to be printed using Adobe Reader.
3
Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
4
Configure the printing preferences.
(1)
Select this printer.
You can change the printer name in the printer folder ( "Basic Operations/Various Information for Windows").
(2)
Configure the printing preferences.
5
Click [Properties].
6
Specify the settings for [Page Size] and [Output Size].
(1)
Display the [Page Setup] tab.
(2)
Select the page size of the document created by an application.
(3)
Select if the size of the paper to be printed is different from that of the data.
IMPORTANT
If the [Page Size] setting and [Output Size] setting are different
The print is automatically reduced or enlarged to fit on the page.
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Specify the settings for [Paper Source] and [Paper Type].
(1)
Display the [Paper Source] tab.
(2)
Set the paper source you want to use.
(3)
Select the type of the paper loaded in the paper source.*
*
Specify the setting according to the paper type as follows.
Paper Type
Setting for [Paper Type]
Plain Paper
16 to 19.7 lb Bond (60 to 74 g/m²)
[Plain L] *1*2
[Plain L2] *1
18.6 to 27.9 lb Bond (70 to 105 g/m²)
[Plain] *2*3
[Rough] *4
Heavy Paper
26.6 lb Bond to 44.4 lb Cover (100 to 120 g/m²)
[Heavy 1] *3*5
30.6 lb Bond to 60.3 lb Cover (115 to 163 g/m²)
[Heavy 2] *5
60.6 to 79.9 lb Cover (164 to 216 g/m²)
[Heavy 3]
Transparency
[Transparency]
Label
[Labels]
Index Card
[Heavy 2]
Envelope
[Envelope]
*1
If 16 lb Bond (60 g/m²) paper is set to [Plain L] and printed and the print result output paper is curled (the printed side is curved), set it to [Plain L2].
*2
When printing 18.6 to 19.7 lb Bond (70 to 74 g/m²) paper, it is all right to set it to either [Plain] or [Plain L]. *6
*3
When printing 26.6 to 27.9 lb Bond (100 to 105 g/m²) paper, it is all right to set it to either [Plain] or [Heavy 1]. *6
*4
Specify [Rough] for this item when a paper jam occurs or when you want to improve the fixation on printing coarse paper (19.9 to 23.9 lb Bond (75 to 90 g/m²)) with [Plain] selected.
*5
When printing 30.6 lb Bond to 44.4 lb Cover (115 to 120 g/m²) paper, it is all right to set it to either [Heavy 1] or [Heavy 2]. *6
*6
If either is set and the following problems occur, set it to the other setting and then print.
The output paper is curled.
After-images appear on the parts that are not printed.
The toner does not fix well and the printing is faded.
NOTE
Using Preview to specify a paper source
You can also specify a paper source by clicking each paper source or [Auto] using Preview when [ ] is selected.
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Specify the other printing preferences as needed.
"Useful Printing Functions" describes the printing procedures that use the various printing functions. Make full use of the functions of this printer.
NOTE
For details on the settings
See Help of the printer driver.
"Viewing the Online Help"
9
Confirm the settings, and then click [OK].
→
The [Print] dialog box reappears.
10
Click [OK].
→
The printer starts printing.
 If the printer cannot print properly
 "Printing Cannot Be Performed (USB Connection)"
"Printing Cannot Be Performed (LAN Connection)"
"Printing Cannot Be Performed (via the Print Server)"
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