Using Non-Standard Paper Size (Custom Paper Size)

    31-Oct-2011
    8100078600

    Solution

    Loading Paper of Custom Size (Non-Standard Size) and 16K in the Paper Cassette

    1. Pull out the paper cassette.



    2. Load the paper so that the edges of the stacked paper are aligned with the front side of the paper cassette.



    3. Slide the paper guides.

    Slide the side paper guides to be aligned with the loaded paper.
    The side paper guides move together.
    REFERENCE
    How to slide the side paper guides
    (1) Hold the lock release lever.
    (2) Slide the paper guides to be aligned with the loaded paper.

    Slide the rear paper guide to be aligned with the loaded paper.
    REFERENCE
    How to slide the rear paper guide
    (1) Hold the lock release lever.
    (2) Slide the paper guide to be aligned with the loaded paper.

    4. Hold down the paper as shown in the figure, then set it under the hooks (A) on the paper guides.
    Check the following points.
    • Whether the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks (B)
    • Whether there is sufficient space between the hooks of the paper guides and the paper stack



    5. Set the paper cassette in the printer.
    Push the paper cassette into the printer firmly until the front side of the paper cassette is flush with the front surface of the printer.



    Register the size of the loaded paper using the following procedure.
    This printer's paper cassette cannot automatically detect the paper size. Therefore, you need to register the size of the loaded paper.

    6. Display the Printer Status Window.
    For details on methods for displaying the Printer Status Window, see [Displaying the Printer Status Window].

    7. From the [Options] menu, select [Device Settings] > [Cassette Settings].



    8. Select [Custom] (1), then click [OK] (2).



    Register the size of the loaded custom size paper using the following procedure.
    If printing custom size paper, you need to register the custom paper size in the printer driver previously.

    9. Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder.
    From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] > [Printers].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printers and Other Hardware] > [Printers and Faxes].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printer].

    10. Right-click the icon for this printer, then select [Printing Preferences] from the pop-up menu.



    11. Display the [Page Setup] sheet (1), then click [Custom Paper Size] (2).



    12. Specify the following options as needed.



    [Paper List]: Displays [Name] and [Size] of standard paper sizes and added custom paper sizes.
    [Name of Custom Paper Size]: Enter the name of the custom paper size to be added. Up to 31 characters can be entered.
    [Unit]: Select the unit ([Millimeter] or [Inch]) to be used when setting the custom paper size.
    [Paper Size]: Specify the height and width of the custom paper size ([Height] [Width]). Specify the custom paper size in portrait orientation ([Height] [Width]) within user-definable sizes.

    13. Click [Register].
    NOTE
    The number of custom paper sizes that can be added depends on the system environment.

    14. Confirm the settings, then click [OK].

    Loading paper is now completed.
    For details on the procedure for printing, see [Printing from an Application].

    Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Paper) in the Multi-purpose Tray
    You can load paper of the following custom paper sizes.
    • Width 76.2 to 215.9 mm; Length 127.0 to 355.6 mm

    1. Open the multi-purpose tray.
    Holding the opening at the center of the printer, open the multi-purpose tray.



    2. Pull out the auxiliary tray.



    3. When loading long-size paper, open the tray extension.



    4. Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual paper width.



    5. Gently load the paper stack until it touches the back of the tray.
    Be sure that the paper stack is loaded under the load limit guides (A).



    6. Align the paper guides with the width of the paper.



    Register the size of the loaded custom size paper using the following procedure.
    If printing custom size paper, you need to register the custom paper size in the printer driver previously.

    7. Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder.
    From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] > [Printers].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printers and Other Hardware] > [Printers and Faxes].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printer].

    8. Right-click the icon for this printer, then select [Printing Preferences] from the pop-up menu.



    9. Display the [Page Setup] sheet (1), then click [Custom Paper Size] (2).



    10. Specify the following options as needed.



    [Paper List]: Displays [Name] and [Size] of standard paper sizes and added custom paper sizes.
    [Name of Custom Paper Size]: Enter the name of the custom paper size to be added. Up to 31 characters can be entered.
    [Unit]: Select the unit ([Millimeter] or [Inch]) to be used when setting the custom paper size.
    [Paper Size]: Specify the height and width of the custom paper size ([Height] [Width]). Specify the custom paper size in portrait orientation ([Height] [Width]) within user-definable sizes.

    11. Click [Register].
    NOTE
    The number of custom paper sizes that can be added depends on the system environment.

    12. Confirm the settings, then click [OK].

    Loading paper is now completed.
    For details on the procedure for printing, see [Printing from an Application].

    Precautions on Loading Paper of Custom Size (Non-Standard Size) and 16K in the Paper Cassette
    IMPORTANT
    • Be sure to load paper in portrait orientation.
    • Be sure to check if the paper guides are at the position of the size of the paper to be loaded. If the paper guide is set at a wrong position, this may result in misfeeds.
    • If you use paper that has been poorly cut, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once. In this case, align the edges of the paper stack properly on a hard, flat surface.
    • The following shows the paper capacity of the paper cassette.
    - Plain paper (Ex. 64 g/m): Approx. 250 sheets
    - Heavy paper (Ex. 91 g/m): Approx. 200 sheets
    Be sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit marks. If the paper stack exceeds the load limit marks, this may result in misfeeds.
    • Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams.
    NOTE
    To print paper with letterheads or logos, see [Paper Loading Orientation] and load the paper in the proper orientation.

    Precautions on Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Paper) in the Multi-purpose Tray
    IMPORTANT
    • Be sure to pull out the auxiliary tray when loading paper in the multi-purpose tray.
    • Be sure to load paper in portrait orientation.
    • The following shows the paper capacity of the multi-purpose tray.
    - Plain paper (Ex. 64 g/m): Approx. 50 sheets
    - Heavy paper (Ex. 91 g/m): Approx. 40 sheets
    - Heavy paper (Ex. 128 g/m): Approx. 25 sheets
    Make sure that the paper stack does not exceed the load limit guides.
    • Load the paper so that it is straight.
    • If the rear edge of the paper stack is not properly aligned, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams.
    • If the paper is curled or folded at corners, flatten it before loading it in the printer.
    • If you use paper that has been poorly cut, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once. In this case, fan the paper thoroughly, and then align the edges of the stack properly on a hard, flat surface.
    • Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams.
    NOTE
    To print paper with letterheads or logos, see [Paper Loading Orientation] and load the paper in the proper orientation.