2. Paper and Print Media

2.1. Paper Specification

P3500 Series | Standard Input Tray | Media type | Plain, thin paper
Media size | Auto*,A4、Letter、A5、Legal、Statement、B5、Folio、Oficio、Executive、ISO B5、A5 L、A6、B6、16K、Big 16K、32K、Big 32K。
Media weight | 60~105 g/m²
Maximum capacity of the tray | 250 pages
Multipurpose Feeder | Media type | Plain paper, thick paper, thin paper, transparent film paper, carton paper, label paper, envelope paper
Media size | Auto*,A4、Letter、Legal、Folio、Oficio、Statement、Executive、JIS B5、ISO B5、A5、A5 L、A6、B6、Monarch Env、DL Env、C5 Env、NO.10 Env、C6 Env、Jap Postcard、Postcard、Yougata2、Nagagata3、Younaga3、Yougata4、Long Paper（1.2m）、ZL、16K、Big、16K、32K、Big 32K。
Media weight | 60~200 g/m²
Maximum capacity of the tray | 60 pages
Optional Tray | Media type | Auto*,Plain, thin paper
Media size | Auto*, A4, A5 Short Edge, JIS B5, IS0 B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Oficio, Statement, 16K, Big 16K.
Media weight | 60~105 g/m²
Maximum capacity of the tray | 550 pages (single optional tray)
Output Tray Capacity | 150 pages

| Note: | • It is recommended to use the standard paper and recycled paper for the printer. • It is not recommended to use special paper extensively, which may affect the service life of the printer. • The print media that does not meet the guidelines listed in this User Guide may result in poor print quality, increased paper jam and excessive wear of the printer. • Properties such as weight, composition, texture and humidity are important factors affecting the printer performance and output quality. • Please note the following matters when selecting the print media: 1. Desired print result: The selected print media should meet the requirement of the print tasks. 2. Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media may affect the sharpness of the print outcome. 3. Some print media may meet all the use guidelines contained herein, but they still cannot bring satisfactory effect. This may be due to incorrect operation, inappropriate temperature and humidity, or other factors beyond the control of Pantum. Before purchasing large quantities of print media, make sure that the print media meets the specifications specified in this User Guide. 4. Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause damage to the printer.

Paper and Manuscript Use Principles

• Papers or manuscripts with rough texture, concave and convex, oil stain and good smoothness have poor printing performance.

• Please make sure no dust and fluff on the paper.

• Paper shall be put on a flat surface and stored under a cool and dry environment.

Special Paper Description

This printer supports using special paper for printing. Special paper includes: label, envelope, transparency, thick paper, thin paper, carton paper, etc. Special paper should be loaded into the multipurpose input tray for printing.

| Note: | • When using special paper or print media, be sure to select the matched print type and size in the print settings so as to get the best print result. • A maximum of 60 pages can be loaded into the multipurpose input tray when a special media is used for printing.

Please observe the following standards:

Types of Print Media | Correct Practices | Incorrect Practices
Label | Use labels with no exposed lining paper only. Labels shall be put flat when using. Use labels of full sheet only. There is no guarantee that all the labels in the market can meet corresponding requirements. | Use wrinkled, blistering or damaged labels.
Envelope | Envelopes should be loaded evenly. | Use wrinkled, nicked, stuck or damaged envelopes. Use envelopes with clips, snaps, Windows, or coated linings. Use envelopes with self-adhesive stickers or other synthetic materials.
Transparency | Use only transparencies approved for use in laser printers. | Use transparent print media that is not suitable for laser printers.
Thick paper, carton paper | Use only heavy paper that is approved for use in laser printers and meets the weight specifications of this printer. | Use the paper whose weight is more than the specification of the media recommended for this printer, unless the paper is approved for use in this printer.

2.2. Loading Paper

2.2.1. Loading into Standard Input Tray

1. Completely draw out the standard input tray from the printer.

2. Slide the paper-length guide and paper-width guide of the standard input tray to the desired paper size slot, so as to match with the length and width of the paper.

| Note: | • Do not overly squeeze the "paper-length guide" and "paper-width guide", otherwise it will easily lead to deformation of paper.

3. Unfold the stacked paper before loading to avoid paper jam or paper feed error, and then load the paper into the tray with the print-side down; the standard input tray can be loaded with 250 pages (80 g/m²) at maximum.

| Note: | •The printer tray is designed with the "paper type dial" for commonly used paper size, which can be adjusted as required. When the paper type used for printing is different from that the dial sets, the LCD display of the printer will show "PaprSize Mismat." indicating an error, then it is necessary to reset the dial to eliminate the error. • For those paper types that are not shown on the dial, please set up the paper size through the control panel.

4. Raise the output tray to avoid the printed paper from slipping and falling.

| Note: | • If the paper loaded into the standard tray at one time exceed 250 pages(80 g/m²), paper will jam or cannot be fed in. • If printing only the single side, please make the side to be printed (the blank side) down.

2.2.2. Loading into Multipurpose Input Tray

1. Raise the output tray to avoid the printed paper from slipping and falling, or immediately remove the printed document after the printing is completed.

2. Open the Multipurpose Input Tray

3. Slide the paper guides of the multipurpose input tray to match both sides of the paper. Do not exert too much force, otherwise it will cause paper jam or paper skew.

4. Put the print media (such as an envelope or transparency) into the multipurpose input tray with two hands until the front end of the envelope or transparency contacts the correction roller.

| Note: | • When loading paper into the multipurpose input tray, and the paper source is set up as Auto-select or Multipurpose Input Tray as specified, the printing will be performed with the paper from the Multipurpose Input Tray as priority. • 60 pieces of print media can be loaded into the multipurpose input tray each time at maximum. • Load the print media into the multipurpose input tray with the print-side up. When loading, the top of the paper first enters into the multipurpose input tray. • When using printed paper, please make the side to be printed (the blank side) up. • After printing, please immediately remove the paper, envelopes and transparencies. Stacking paper or envelopes may cause a paper jam or the paper curling.

2.2.3. Loading into Optional Tray

The optional trays can be overlaid for this printer, with each tray loaded with 550 pages (80 g/m²) at maximum. If you need the optional trays, please contact the local distributor from whom you bought the printer.

| Note: | • For installation of the optional tray, please refer to Chapter 7.

1. Completely draw out the optional input tray from the printer.

2. Slide the paper-length guide and paper-width guide of the tray to the desired paper size slot, so as to match with the length and width of the paper.

| Note: | • Do not overly squeeze the "paper-length guide" and "paper-width guide", otherwise it will easily lead to deformation of paper. • To load the Legal size paper, press the release button on the rear of the tray to draw out the rear, so as to lengthen the tray.

3. Unfold the stacked paper before loading to avoid paper jam or paper feed error, and then load the paper into the tray with the print-side down; the optional input tray can be loaded with 550 pages (80 g/m²) at maximum.

| Note: | • The printer tray is designed with the "paper type dial" for commonly used paper size, which can be adjusted as required. When the paper type used for printing is different from that the dial sets, the LCD display of the printer will show "Optl tray I, PaprSize Mismat." indicating an error, then it is necessary to reset the dial to eliminate the error. • For those paper types that are not shown on the dial, please set up the paper size through the control panel.

4. Raise the output tray to avoid the printed paper from slipping and falling.

| Note: | • If the paper loaded into the optional tray at one time exceed 550 pages (80 g/m²), paper will jam or cannot be fed in. • If printing only the single side, please make the side to be printed (the blank side) down. • For installation of the optional tray, please refer to the Installation Guide attached with the optional tray.

2.3. Non-printing Area

The shaded section indicates the non-printing area.

Usage | Paper Size | Top and Bottom Margins (A) | Left and Right Margins (B)
Print | A4 | 4.2mm(0.165in) | 4.2mm(0.165in)
Letter | 4.2mm(0.165in) | 4.2mm(0.165in)

| Note: | • The above margin settings only correspond to PCL6