Registering the Paper Size and Type for a Paper Source

You can register the paper size and type for each paper source. This setting enables you to achieve the appropriate print results.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to correctly set the paper type. If the type of paper is not set correctly, it could adversely affect the quality of the image. Moreover, the fixing unit may become dirty and require a service repair, or the paper could jam.
If you have changed the size or type of paper loaded in the paper source, make sure to change this setting as well.
If you have changed the size or type of paper loaded in the paper source, make sure to change the settings of [Paper Size Group for Auto Recog. in Drawer]. For instructions on how to change the settings, see "Setting the Paper Size Group for Auto Recognition in the Paper Source."

1.
Load paper in the paper source.
NOTE
For more information on the available paper for each paper sources, see "Available Paper Stock."
For more information on how to load paper, see "Loading Paper."
2.
Press (Settings/Registration).
3.
Press [Preferences] → [Paper Settings] → [Paper Settings].
4.
Check whether the same paper size as the paper that is loaded is displayed in the paper source buttons.
The numbers on the screen represent the following paper sources:
Staple Finisher-U1 and Cassette Feeding Unit-AL1 are attached.
If you load standard size paper:
If you load custom size paper:
If you load envelopes:
If you load other sizes:
If you load standard size paper:
Check if the displayed paper size, which is detected automatically, is correct.
NOTE
If the displayed paper size is different from the loaded paper size, paper may not be loaded properly. For more information on loading paper, see "Loading Paper."
If [Custom] is displayed as the paper size when you load standard sized paper, press [Custom Size] → [Cancel Set.]. The proper paper size will be detected automatically and displayed on the screen.
If you load custom size paper:
Select the button for the paper source in which you loaded paper → press [Custom Size].
Enter the paper size → press [OK].
NOTE
You can select a button ([S1] to [S4]) containing a stored paper size setting, instead of entering values.
If you load envelopes:
Select Paper Drawer 1 or Paper Drawer 2 → press [Envelope].
Select the orientation and type of the envelope → press [OK].
If you load other sizes:
Select Paper Drawer 2, 3, or 4 → press [Other Size].
Select the desired paper size → press [OK].
5.
Select the paper source that you want to register the paper size for → press [Set].
6.
Select the same paper type as the one you loaded → press [OK] → [OK].
If you select [Plain], select the paper weight from [Plain Paper Weight Set.].
You can select the paper type from the simple or detailed setting screen. For paper types that are not displayed on the simple setting screen, press [Detailed Settings] → select the paper type from the detailed setting screen.
Simple Settings Screen
Detailed Settings Screen
NOTE
You can register paper types if paper types for the loaded paper are not displayed on the detailed setting list. For instructions on registering paper types, see "Registering/Editing Custom Paper Types."

NOTE
Paper sizes and types can also be registered from the Consumable screen. (See "Checking the Status of Consumables and Other Information.")
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