Media and tray

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

This chapter includes:

Loading originals

You can use the scanner glass or the duplex automatic document feeder (DADF) to load an original for copying, scanning, and sending a fax.

On the scanner glass

Make sure that no originals are in the DADF. If an original is detected in the DADF, the machine gives it priority over the original on the scanner glass. To get the best scan quality, especially for colored or gray-scaled images, use the scanner glass.

Preparing originals

  • Do not load paper smaller than 25 x 25 (0.1 x 0.1 inches) or larger than 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).

  • Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the paper is completely dry before loading.

  1. Open the DADF.

  2. Place the original face down on the scanner glass and align it with the registration guide at the top left corner of the glass.

  3. Close the DADF.

    [Note]

    • Leaving the DADF open while copying may affect copy quality and toner consumption.

    • Dust on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the printout. Always keep it clean.

    • If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the DADF until its hinges are caught by the stopper and then close the lid. If the book or magazine is thicker than 30 mm (1 inch), start copying with the lid open.
    [Caution]

    • Be careful not to break the scanner glass. You may get hurt.

    • Do not put hands on the scanner glass while closing the DADF. The DADF may fall on your hands and cause injury.

    • Do not look at the light inside of the scanner while copying or scanning. It is harmful to eyes.

In the duplex automatic document feeder (DADF)

Preparing originals

  • Do not load paper smaller than 148 x 148 (5.85 x 5.85inches) or larger than 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).

  • Do not attempt to load the following types of paper, in order to prevent paper jam, low print quality, and machine damage.

    • Carbon-paper or carbon-backed paper

    • Coated paper

    • Onion skin or thin paper

    • Wrinkled or creased paper

    • Curled or rolled paper

    • Torn paper

  • Remove all staples and paper clips before loading.

  • Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the paper is completely dry before loading.

  • Do not load originals that include different sizes or weights of paper.

  • Do not load booklets, pamphlets, transparencies, or documents with other unusual characteristics.

Using the DADF, you can load up to 100 sheets of paper (80 g/m2, 20 lb bond) for one job.

  1. Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading originals.

  2. Load the originals face up into the DADF. Make sure that the bottom of the original stack matches the paper size marked on the document input tray.

  3. Adjust the document width guides to the paper size.

    [Note]

    Dust on the DADF glass may cause black lines on the printout. Always keep the glass clean.

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 meet the guidelines for use with your machine.

Guidelines to select 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.

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 ).

  • 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.

[Note]

  • Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this user’s guide 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 requirements specified in this user’s guide.

[Caution]

  • 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.

    The amount of paper put into the tray may differ according to media type used (see Print media specifications ).

  • 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 ).
[Warning]

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.

The amount of paper put into the tray may differ according to media type used (see Print media specifications ).

Loading paper in the tray

Standard tray / optional Second Cassette Feeder with Stand/ optional Triple Cassette Feeder

Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs into the standard tray. The standard tray can hold a maximum of 520 sheets of plain paper.

You can purchase an optional Second Cassette Feeder with stand / optional Triple Cassette Feeder(see Available accessories).

[Note]

  • Standard tray contains one tray. (Tray 1)

  • Optional Second Cassette Feeder with stand contains one tray and stand. (Tray 1 )

  • Optional Triple Cassette Feeder contains three trays and stand. (Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3)

  • The process to load paper in tray 1, tray 2, tray 3, and tray 4 is the same.

  • If you have installed the optional Second Cassette Feeder with stand or optional Triple Cassette Feeder, refer to the installation guide provided with it.
[Caution]

Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, that require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by the warranty or service agreements.

  1. Squeeze the lock lever on the handle and pull out the tray.

  2. Squeeze the paper length guide, and pull it to the end of the tray.

    1. Paper length guide

  3. Squeeze the paper width guide, and pull it to the end of the tray.

    1. Paper width guide

  4. Flex and fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers.

  5. Load paper with the print side facing up.

  6. Adjust the paper length guide to the desired paper length.

  7. After loading paper into the tray, pinch the paper width guide and move it toward the stack of paper until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Do not press the guide too tightly to the edge of the paper, the guide may bend the paper.

    [Note]

    • Do not push the paper guide too far causing the media to wrap.

    • If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams.

    • Do not overload the tray. Otherwise, it may cause paper jams. Make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper capacity guide inside the tray.

      1. Paper capacity guide

  8. Fix the paper length guide using the locking switch. Release the locking switch to load a different sized paper.

    1. Locking switch

  9. Insert the tray back into the machine.

    When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the tray.

    [Note]

    • If you experience problems with paper feeding, check whether the paper meets the media specification (see Print media specifications ). Then, try placing one sheet at a time in the multi-purpose tray (see Multi-purpose tray).

    • The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on the control panel.

      To print from an application:

      1. Open an application and start the print menu.

      2. Open Printing Preferences (see Opening printing preferences).

      3. Press the Paper tab in Printing Preferences, and select an appropriate paper type, size, and source.

      4. Press OK.

      5. Start printing from an application.

Multi-purpose tray

The multi-purpose tray can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes. It is useful for single page printing on colored paper.

Tips on using the multi-purpose tray

  • Load only one type, size, and weight of print media at a time in the multi-purpose tray.

  • To prevent paper jams, do not add paper while printing when there is still paper in the multi-purpose tray. This also applies to other types of print media.

  • Print media should be loaded face down with the top edge going into the multi-purpose tray first and be placed in the center of the tray.

  • Always load only the specified print media to avoid paper jams and print quality problems (see Print media specifications ).

  • Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the multi-purpose tray.

  1. Open the multi-purpose tray and pull out the extension if necessary.

  2. Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading originals.

  3. Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing down.

  4. Squeeze the multi-purpose tray paper width guides and adjust them to the width of the paper. Do not force too much, otherwise the paper will bend resulting in a paper jam or skew.

  5. When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the multi-purpose tray.

    [Note]

    The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on the control panel.

    To print from an application:

    1. Open an application, and start the print menu.

    2. Open Printing Preferences (see Opening printing preferences).

    3. Press the Paper tab in Printing Preferences, and select an appropriate paper type, size, and source.

    4. Press OK. Start printing from an application.

Media sizes automatically detected

This machine can automatically detect various sized-paper. Refer to the table below.

Size[a]

Standard tray/Second Cassette Feeder with stand[b]/Triple Cassette Feeder[b]

Multi-purpose tray

Duplex printing

A4 SEF[c]

●

○

Available

A5 SEF

●

○

Available

JIS B5 SEF

●

○

Available

ISO B5 SEF

○

○

Available

Legal SEF

●

○

Available

Oficio SEF

○

○

Available

Folio SEF

●

○

Available

Letter SEF

●

○

Available

Executive SEF

●

○

Available

Statement SEF

○

○

Available

[a] This machine could detect the similar sized paper as the auto detected paper depending on the size.

[b] Optional device.

[c] SEF meaning is Short Edge Feed.

(●: Detected, o: Not detected, Blank: You cannot load the paper in the tray.)

Printing on special media

The table below shows the available special media for each tray.

[Note]

When using special media, we recommend you feed a piece of paper at a time. Check the maximum input number of media for each tray (see Print media specifications ).

Types

Standard tray/ optional Second Cassette Feeder with stand or optional Triple Cassette Feeder

Multi-purpose tray

Thick

●

●

Heavy weight

●

●

Extra Heavy weight 1

 

●

Thin

●

●

Bond

●

●

Color

●

●

Labels

 

●

Envelope

● (C5 only)

●

Preprinted

●

●

Cotton

●

●

Recycled

●

●

Archive

●

●

Letterhead

●

●

Punched

●

●

Thin Cardstock

●

●

Thin Glossy

●

●

Thick Glossy

 

●

(●: Supported, Blank: Not supported)

[Note]

The media types are shown in the Printing Preferences. This paper type option allows you to set the type of paper to be loaded in the tray. This setting appears in the list so that you can select it. This will let you get the best quality printout. If not, the desired print quality may not be achieved.

Envelope

Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes.

To print an envelope, place it with the flap side up.�

  • When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors:

    • Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m2 (16 lb) otherwise, a jam may occur.

    • Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm (0.25 inches) curl, and should not contain air.

    • Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or damaged.

    • Temperature: Use envelopes that are compatible with 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 about 170°C (338 °F) for 0.1 second. 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 (0.6 inches) from the edges of the envelope.

  • Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s seams meet.

Labels

Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing down.

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

  • When selecting labels, consider the following factors:

    • Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at your machine’s fusing temperature about 170°C (338 °F) for 0.1 second.

    • 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: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 13 mm (0.5 inches) 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 damaged.

  • Do not load paper that does not have space between labels running the same direction as the paper is being fed. Otherwise, it could cause paper jams.

Card stock/ Custom-sized paper

  • Do not print on media smaller than 98 mm (3.8 inches) wide or 148 mm (5.8 inches) long.

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

Letterhead/Preprinted paper

Tray

Single-sided

double-sided

Tray1,2,3,4

Face up

Face down

Multi-purpose tray

Face down

Face up

  • Preprinted paper must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the machine’s fusing temperature about 170°C (338 °F) for 0.1 second.

  • Preprinted paper ink must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect machine rollers.

  • Forms should be sealed in a moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during storage.

  • 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.

Glossy

[Note]

Load a piece paper into the multi-purpose tray at a time, glossy side facing down.

  • Recommend media: Glossy paper (Letter) for this machine by HP Brochure Paper (Product: Q6611A) only.

  • Recommend media: Glossy paper (A4) for this machine by HP Superior Paper 160 glossy (Product: Q6616A) only.

Tray setting

After loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and type using the display screen. For computer printing, select the paper size and type in the application program you use on your computer (see Opening printing preferences).

[Note]

The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on the display screen.

You access to detailed tray settings. Press Machine Setup > Tray Settings > Settings > select the tray you want from the display screen.

  • Tray 1, MP Tray : You can set the Paper Size, Paper Type, Tray Confirmation Message.

  • Tray 2, Tray 3, Tray 4 : You can set the Paper Size, Paper Type, Tray Confirmation Message.

    [Note]

    If the optional Triple Cassette Feeder is installed, you can use this functions.

  • Paper Size: You can change the paper size.

    • You can change the paper list on the display screen pressing inch Size or mm Size. The paper lists are divided into the available A/B type and letter type paper in this machine.

    • If there is no required size paper or you need to use custom sized paper, press the cardinal point arrows to set the paper size. You can also set and save the custom size using Custom Size. You can select the custom size whenever you need it.

  • Paper Type: You can change the paper type.

  • Tray Confirmation Message: When you load paper into a tray, you can set the confirmation message to appear automatically. This machine can detect some paper sizes and types automatically. If you want to set the paper size and type, or the machine cannot detect them, you can set the size and type directly in the confirmation window.

  • Auto Tray Swich: Determine whether or not the machine continues printing when it detects the paper does not match. For example, if both tray 1 and tray 2 are filled with the same size paper, the machine automatically prints from tray 2 after the tray 1 runs out of paper.

  • Auto Continue: This option allows you to continue printing when the paper size you have set is mismatched with the paper in the tray. When this option is activated, the machine continues printing using similar or large size paper. If this option is inactivated, the machine waits until the required size paper is loaded in the tray.

  • Paper Substitution: When the requested paper for a print job is not available in the tray, this feature allows you to substitute similar paper size, For example, if the requested letter sized paper is not available in the tray, this machine substitutes A4 for the requested paper.

    [Note]

    When the paper is substituted, some image loss may occur.

  • Tray Protection:  If you set tray 1 to On, for example, then tray 1 is excluded during tray switching.

    [Note]

    This setting works for copy or print jobs: It doesn't affect fax jobs.

  • Tray Priority Setting: You can set the tray priority. If first setting is tray 1, the machine automatically prints from tray 1 after the second setting tray runs out of paper.

Selecting an output location

[Note]

The surface of the center tray may become hot if you print a large number of pages at once. Make sure that you do not touch the surface, and do not allow children near it.

  1. Center tray

The machine sends output to the center tray by default.

[Note]

If the optional standard 2Bin Finisher is installed, you can use more output trays.

Selecting an output location in copying mode

You can select an output location in copying mode on the display screen Select output location in Copy > Output > Output Tray (see Deciding the form of copy output).

Selecting an output location in printing mode

You can select an output location in printing mode from your computer. Select output location from Output Tray Options in the Finishing tab (see Output Tray Options).

Selecting an output location in faxing mode

You can select an output location in faxing mode on the display screen (see Selecting a received fax output tray).