Samsung ML-186XW - Manual (Page 36)

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5.
media and tray
This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine.
This chapter includes:
• Selecting print media
• Changing the tray size
• Loading paper in the tray
• Printing on special media
• Changing the tray size
Selecting print media
You can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes,
labels, and transparencies. Always use print media that meets the
guidelines for use with your machine and from the appropriate tray.
Guidelines for selecting the print media
Print media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user’s guide
may cause the following problems:
• Poor print quality
• Increased paper jams
• Premature wear on the machine.
• Permanent fuser damage, not covered under warranty.
Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, are
important factors that affect the machine’s performance and the output
quality. When you choose print materials, consider the following:
• The type, size and weight of the print media for your machine are
described in print media specifications. (See "Print media specifications"
on page 67.)
• Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate for
your project.
• Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and produce
sharper, more vibrant images.
• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects how
crisp the printing looks on the paper.
• Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section and
still not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result of the
sheets characteristics, improper handling, unacceptable
temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which
cannot be controlled.
• Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that it
meets the specifications in this user’s guide and that it meets your
output requirements.
• Using print media that does not meet these specifications may
cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by
the warranty or service agreements.
The amount of paper put into the tray may differ according to
media type used. (See "Print media specifications" on page 67.)
• Using inflammable print media can cause a fire.
• Use designated print media (See "Print media specifications" on
page 67).
The use of inflammable media or foreign materials left in the printer
may lead to overheating of the unit and, in rare cases may cause a
fire.
Media sizes supported in each mode
Mode Size Type Source
Simplex
printing
For details about
paper size, see
"Print media
specifications"
on page 67.
For details about
paper type, see
"Print media
specifications"
on page 67.
Tray
Duplex
printing
(Manual)
a
a. 75 to 90 g/m 2 (20~24 lbs bond) only (See "Print media specifications"
on page 67).
Letter, A4,
Legal, US Folio,
Oficio
Plain, Color,
Preprinted,
Recycled, Bond,
Archive
Manual feeding
in the tray
Changing the tray size
The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To
change the size, you need to adjust the paper guides.
1 Paper width guide
2 Tray
3 Paper length guide