Media and tray

This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine.


	Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements. Make sure not to use the inkjet photo paper with this machine. It could cause damage to the machine. Using inflammable print media can cause a fire. Use designated print media (see Print media specifications ).


	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.

Tray overview

To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guide.

Paper width guide
Tray


	If you do not adjust the guide, it may cause paper registration, image skew, or jamming of the paper.

Loading paper in the tray

Open the tray.
Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers.
Adjust the tray size to the media size you are loading (see Tray overview). Then place the paper with the side you want to print facing up and open the output tray.

Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without causing it to bend.


	Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to warp. If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams. Do not use a paper with a leading-edge curl, it may cause a paper jam or the paper can be wrinkled.

When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the tray (see Setting the paper size and type).

Manual feeding in the tray

The manual feeder can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes (see Print media specifications ).

Tips on using the manual feeder

Load only one type, size and weight of print media at time in the manual feeder.
If you select Paper > Source > Manual Feeder for the paper source in your software application, you need to press (Print screen) or (WPS) button each time you print a page and load only one type, size and weight of print media at a time on the manual tray.
To prevent paper jams, do not add paper while printing when there is still paper in the manual feeder.
Print media should be loaded face up with the top edge going into the manual feeder first and be placed in the center of the tray.
To ensure printing quality and to prevent paper jams, only load the available paper (see Print media specifications ).
Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the manual feeder.
When printing on special media, you must follow the loading guidelines (see Printing on special media).
When the machine is in a power save mode, the machine does not feed paper from the manual feeder. Wake up the machine by pressing the power button before using the manual feeder.

Printing on special media

The table below shows the special media usable in tray.

The paper setting in the machine and driver should match to print without a paper mismatch error.

To change the paper setting set in the machine, from the Samsung Easy Printer Manager select (Switch to advanced mode)> Device Settings.

Then, set the paper type from the Printing preferences window > Paper tab > Paper Type (see Opening printing preferences).


	When using special media, we recommend you feed one sheet at a time (see Print media specifications ).

To see for paper weights for each sheet, refer to Print media specifications .

Types	Tray ^[a]
Plain	●
Thick	●
Thin	●
Bond	●
Color	●
CardStock	●
Labels	●
Envelope	●
Preprinted	●
Cotton	●
Recycled	●
Archive	●
^[a]The paper types available manual feeding in tray.

(●: Supported)

Envelope

Printing successfully on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes.

To print an envelope, place it as shown in the following figure.

If you select Envelope from the Printing Preferences window, but the printed images get easily erased, select Thick Envelope and try printing again. However, this might cause some noise when printing.

When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors:
- Weight: should not exceed 90 g/m² otherwise; jams may occur.
- Construction: should lie flat with less than 6 mm curl and should not contain air.
- Condition: should not be wrinkled, nicked, nor damaged.
- Temperature: should resist the heat and pressure of the machine during operation.
Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp and well-creased folds.
Do not use stamped envelopes.
Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, self-adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials.
Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.
Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope extends all the way to the corner of the envelope.
1. Acceptable
2. Unacceptable
Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing temperature for 0.1 second (about 170°C (338 °F)). The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and may even damage the fuser.
For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm from the edges of the envelope.
Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s seams meet.

Labels

To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels designed for use in laser printers.

When selecting labels, consider the following factors:
- Adhesives: Should be stable at your machine’s fusing temperature. Check your machine’s specifications to view the fusing temperature (about 170°C (338°F)).
- Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets that have spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.
- Curl: Must lie flat with no more than 13 mm of curl in any direction.
- Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.
Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine components.
Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for only a single pass through the machine.
Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged.

Card stock/ Custom-sized paper

In the software application, set margins at least 6.4 mm (0.25 inches) away from the edges of the material.

Preprinted paper

When loading preprinted paper, the printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the front. If you experience problems with paper feeding, turn the paper around. Note that print quality is not guaranteed.

Must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the machine’s fusing temperature for 0.1 second (about 170°C (338°F)).
Preprinted paper ink must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect machine rollers.
Before you load preprinted paper, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality.

Setting the paper size and type

After loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and type.

The paper setting in the machine and driver should match to print without a paper mismatch error.

To change the paper setting set in the machine, from the Samsung Easy Printer Manager select (Switch to advanced mode)> Device Settings.

Then, set the paper type from the Printing preferences window > Paper tab > Paper Type (see Opening printing preferences).


	If you want to use special-sized paper such as billing paper, select Custom in the Paper tab in the Printing Preferences (see Opening printing preferences).