Paper Selection
As an example, the procedure for printing JPEG and TIFF files that are stored in memory media is explained in this section.
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IMPORTANT
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Make sure to correctly set the paper type, especially when printing on special types of paper, such as heavy paper or transparencies. 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, or the paper could jam, and a service repair may be needed.
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Press [Access Stored Files] → [Memory Media].
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Select the desired memory media → select the location where the file you want to print is stored.
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Select the desired file → press [Print].
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Select the desired paper size.
If you select a PDF file, or if you want to select the paper size again, press [Select Paper] on the Print Settings screen → select the desired paper size.
If you select a PDF file and specify [Auto], the machine selects the required paper size automatically.
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NOTE
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The paper sizes/types you can use may vary depending on the finishing settings you have specified.
You can display icons indicating the type of paper loaded in each drawer on paper selection screens, if you store that information into the machine beforehand. (See "Registering/Editing Custom Paper Types.")
If you select a PDF file, paper drawers that have [Paper Drawer Auto Selection On/Off] set to 'Off' are not selected as the paper source when [Auto] is selected on the <Select Paper> screen.
 indicates that the paper is set vertically, and  indicates that the paper is set horizontally. The suffix <R> (such as in LTRR) used in paper size designations indicates horizontally loaded paper.You can display the detailed information of the selected paper by pressing
 .If [Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults] in Device Use Settings is set to 'On', and the paper
size/type have been stored, the selected paper size/type appear on the screen. (See "Registering Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults.") |
If you want to load the multi-purpose tray with standard paper sizes:
Press [MP Tray] → select the paper size → press [Next].
If you are printing a PDF file, press [Change MP Tray Paper] → select the desired paper size.
Select the paper type → press [OK].
If you want to select a paper type that is not displayed in the list, press [Detailed Settings] → select the paper type → press [OK].
If you want to print on the back side of a previously printed sheet, press [2nd Side of 2-Sided Page].
If you select [Plain], press [Plain Paper Basis Weight Settings] and select the paper weight.
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NOTE
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You can register paper types that are not displayed on the detailed settings list in <Change MP Tray Paper: Paper Type>. For more information on paper types, see "Registering/Editing Custom Paper Types."
[Transparency] can be selected only if [LTR] is selected as the paper size.
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If you want to print on an envelope loaded in the multi-purpose tray:
Press [MP Tray] → [Envelope].
If you are printing a PDF file, press [Change MP Tray Paper] → select the desired paper size.
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IMPORTANT
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If the envelope type is not set correctly, a paper jam will occur.
Do not use envelopes that have glue attached to their flaps, as the glue may melt due to the heat and pressure of the fixing unit.
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Press [Next] → [OK].
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Press [OK].
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For information on the modes which cannot be set in combination with this mode, see "Combination of Functions Chart."
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For more information on paper types, see "Available Paper Stock."
If [Register Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults] in Device Use Settings is set to 'On', and the paper size/type have been stored, the selected paper size/type appear on the screen. (See "Registering Multi-Purpose Tray Defaults.")
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