Paper Type Management Settings

You can register and edit detailed information of frequently used paper types as the [Custom Type].

To register a new paper type, first duplicate the paper type that resembles the new type in order to copy all of the internal operational parameters. This procedure copies the suitable settings to the new paper type from the registered custom paper easily.

You can also improve printing quality and paper feeding trouble by editing the custom paper, depending on the characteristics.


It is necessary to log in as an administrator to register custom paper types or change the settings of registered custom paper types. Logging into the Machine When you register the custom paper type, you cannot specify the paper source. For more information on registering the paper source, see Specifying Paper Size and Type in the Paper Drawer. You can import/export the registered custom paper type information, and share it with another Canon machine. Importing/Exporting All Settings

It is necessary to log in as an administrator to register custom paper types or change the settings of registered custom paper types. Logging into the Machine

When you register the custom paper type, you cannot specify the paper source. For more information on registering the paper source, see Specifying Paper Size and Type in the Paper Drawer.

You can import/export the registered custom paper type information, and share it with another Canon machine. Importing/Exporting All Settings

Registering frequently used paper types

Items that can be specified

Registering frequently used paper types

Start the Remote UI. Starting the Remote UI

Click [Settings/Registration] on the Portal page. Remote UI Screen

Click [Paper Settings]

[Paper Type Management Settings].

Select the paper type to edit.

[Duplicate...]

Duplicates the paper type selected in [Select] as a custom paper type.

[Delete]

Deletes the paper type selected in [Select].

Only paper types with [Custom Type] displayed for [Category] can be deleted.

Paper type drop-down list

Enables you to select the paper type to display.

Sort List By

Enables you to change the display order of the list.

[Display]

Switches the list display to the items selected in

and

[Name]

Displays [Paper Details] when you click the paper type displayed in [Name]. If you select a custom paper type, you can edit it.

[Select]

Select a paper type to duplicate or delete.

Select [Edit...] and configure the various settings.

[Edit...]

Appears on the [Paper Details] screen for the custom paper type and enables you to change the settings for the selected item.

Only paper types with [Custom Type] displayed for [Category] can be edited.

Click [OK] .

Items that can be specified

The following items can be specified.

[Name]

You can change the name of the custom paper type.


When you register the settings for the custom paper type, make sure to change its name. You cannot change the settings of the default paper types registered in the machine.

[Basis Weight]

You can change the basis weight of the custom paper type.


If you enter a value that is different from the actual weight of the set paper, paper jams may occur, and the quality of the image may be adversely affected.

[Finish]

You can change the Finish setting of Custom Type you have registered.


If you select a finishing type which is different from that of the loaded paper, paper jams may occur, and the quality of the image may be adversely affected.

[Type]

You can change the Type setting of Custom Type you have registered.


If you select a paper type which is different from that of the loaded paper, paper jams may occur, and the quality of the image may be adversely affected.

[Color]

You can change the color of the custom paper type.


If you select a color which is different from that of the loaded paper, paper jams may occur, and the quality of the image may be adversely affected.

[Use as Template Paper]

You can select [Use as Template Paper] to use preprinted paper (paper which has logos already printed on it), such as a letterhead.


Methods for loading paper if [Use as Template Paper] is selected: Paper source other than the multi-purpose tray: the side with a logo facing down Multi-purpose tray: the side with a logo facing up

[Humid Environment Mode]

Print problems may occur due to humidity in the environment of the machine. This setting may improve this problem.


Set this in the following cases. The print results may be improved. [High Humidity]: Set this if the print density is light or irregular when using the machine in a high humidity environment. [Low Humidity 1]: Set this if images and text are blurred when using the machine in a low humidity environment. [Low Humidity 2]: Set this if images show toner scattering or shaded parts of the image have white patches (areas left white) when using the machine in a low humidity environment. Set [Standard] to not use either setting.

Set this in the following cases. The print results may be improved.

[High Humidity]: Set this if the print density is light or irregular when using the machine in a high humidity environment.

[Low Humidity 1]: Set this if images and text are blurred when using the machine in a low humidity environment.

[Low Humidity 2]: Set this if images show toner scattering or shaded parts of the image have white patches (areas left white) when using the machine in a low humidity environment.

Set [Standard] to not use either setting.

[Adjust Paper Separation in Fixing Area]

If thin paper is used in an environment with high temperature or high humidity, the paper may jam in the fixing assembly. This setting may improve this problem.

[Correct Fill Area Void]

If you print using the registered custom paper type and the shaded areas of images/texts has white patches, it may be corrected by turning this setting to [On].