Media and tray

Selecting print media

Always use print media that meet the guidelines for use with your machine.

Guidelines for 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.

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.

Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Lenovo’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 flammable print media can cause a fire.
Use designated print media (see Print media specifications ).


	The use of flammable 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 ).

Tray overview

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

Paper cover
Guide lock
Paper length guide
Paper width guide


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

Loading paper in the tray


	Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see Front view).

Pull out the paper tray (see Tray overview).
Open the paper cover.
Squeeze and the paper width guide and paper length lever to locate them in the correct paper size slot marked at the bottom of the tray to adjust to the size.
Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers.

Place the paper with the side you want to print facing up.

For paper smaller than A4-sized, press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, push the tray in manually. Then adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide.

For paper longer than Legal-sized, press and unlatch the guide lock in the tray, pull the tray out manually. Then adjust the paper length guide and paper width guide.


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

Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without causing it to buckle.
Close the paper cover.
Insert the paper tray.
When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the tray (see Setting the paper size and type).

The tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. To change the size to A4 or Letter, you must adjust the lever and paper width guide properly.

Pull the tray out of the machine. Open the paper cover and remove paper from the tray if necessary.
If you want to change the size to Letter, hold the lever at the back of the tray, and rotate the lever clockwise. You can see the lever when you move the paper length guide to the legal-sized paper (LGL).
Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the lever.


	If you want to change the size to A4, first move the paper width guide to left and rotate the lever counterclockwise. If you force the lever, it could damage the tray.

Printing on special media


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

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.

You change the paper setting set in the machine from Lenovo Easy Printer Manager program or Embedded Web Server.
- If your machine is connected to the local, you can set the machine’s setting from Lenovo Easy Printer Manager > Advanced Setting > Device Settings (see Using Lenovo Easy Printer Manager ).
- If your machine is connected to the network, you can set the machine’s setting from Embedded Web Server > Settings tab > Machine Settings (see Using Embedded Web Server).
You can set it using System Setup > Paper Setup > select you want Paper Size or Paper Type button on the control panel.

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

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

(●: Supported)

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 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 the margins to 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 using the control panel buttons.

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

You change the paper setting set in the machine from Lenovo Easy Printer Manager program or Embedded Web Server.
- If your machine is connected to the local, you can set the machine’s setting from Lenovo Easy Printer Manager > Advanced Setting > Device Settings (see Using Lenovo Easy Printer Manager ).
- If your machine is connected to the network, you can set the machine’s setting from Embedded Web Server > Settings tab > Machine Settings (see Using Embedded Web Server).
You can set it using System Setup > Paper Setup > select you want Paper Size or Paper Type button on the control panel.

Select (Menu) button on the control panel.
Press System Setup > Paper Setup > Paper Size or Paper Type.
Select the tray and the option you want.
Press OK to save the selection.
Press (Stop/Clear) to return to ready mode.


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

Using the output support


	The surface of the output 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.

The printed pages stack on the output support, and the output support will help the printed pages to align. The printer sends output to the output tray by default.


	Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see Front view).

Preparing originals

Do not load paper smaller than 142 x 148 mm (5.6 x 5.8 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.
Do not load booklets, pamphlets, transparencies, or documents with other unusual characteristics.

Loading originals

You can use the scanner glass to load an original for copying and scanning.


	Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see Front view).

On the scanner glass

Using the scanner glass, you can copy or scan originals. You can get the best scan quality, especially for colored or gray-scaled images.

Lift and open the scanner lid.
Place the original face down on the scanner glass.
Close the scanner lid.

Leaving the scanner lid 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 (see Cleaning the machine).
If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the scanner lid until its hinges are caught by the stopper and then close the lid. If the book or magazine is thicker than 30 mm, start copying with the scanner lid open.


	Be careful not to break the scanner glass. You may get hurt. Do not put hands while closing the scanner lid. The scanner lid may fall on your hands and get hurt. Do not look into the light from inside of the scanner while copying or scanning. It is harmful to eyes.