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2. Paper and Print Media

2.1. Paper Specifications

Automatic Feeder Tray	Media Type	Plain
	Media Size	A4, A5, JIS B5, IS0 B5, A6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Oficio, Statement, Big 16K, Big 32K, 16K, 32K, B6 custom, etc.
	Media Weight	60~105g/m²
	Maximum Capacity of the Tray	250 sheets, 80g/m² paper
Manual Feeder Tray	Media Type	Plain, special paper (transparency, cardstock, label, envelope, thick, etc.).
	Media Weight	60~200g/m²
	Maximum Capacity of the Tray	1 sheet

Note:

• It is recommended that you use standard A4 (80g/m²) paper.

• Extensive use of special paper may affect the service life of the printer.

• The use of print media that does not meet the standard set out in this User Guide may result in poor print quality, an increased risk of paper jam and excessive wear of the printer.

• Properties such as weight, composition, texture, and humidity are important factors affecting the printer’s performance and output quality.

• Please take the following factors into account when selecting the print media:

1. Desired print effect: The selected print media should meet the requirements of the print tasks.

2. Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media may affect the sharpness of the print results.

3. Some print media may meet all the standards for use contained herein, but may still result in an unsatisfactory print 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 detailed in this User Guide.

4.Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause damage to the printer.

2.2. Special Paper

This printer supports the use of special printing papers. Special paper includes: label, envelope, transparency, thick, etc.

Note:

• When using special paper or print media, be sure to select the appropriate paper type and size in the printer settings so as to get the best print effect.

| Please observe the following recommendations:

Types of print media	Correct Practices	Incorrect Practices
Label	Only use labels with no exposed lining paper. Labels should be placed flat when used. Only use full sheets of labels. There is no guarantee that all labels on the market will meet the corresponding requirements.	Using wrinkled, blistering or damaged labels.
Envelope	Envelopes should be loaded evenly.	Using wrinkled, nicked, stuck or damaged envelopes. Using envelopes with clips, snaps, windows, or coated linings. Using self-adhesive stickers or other synthetic materials.
Transparency	Only use transparency film that has been approved for use in laser printers. When removed from the printer, transparencies should be placed on a flat surface.	Using transparent print media that is not suitable for laser printers.
Thick	Only use heavy paper that is approved for use in laser printers and meets the weight specifications of this printer.	Use paper whose weight is greater than the recommended media specification for this printer, unless the paper is approved for use in this printer.

2.3. Loading Paper

2.3.1. Loading into the Automatic Feeder Tray

1. Slide out the automatic feeder tray from the printer.

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2. Adjust the automatic feeder tray’s paper length and width guides to the desired paper size slot; so that they are consistent with the length and width of the paper.

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Note:

• Do not overly squeeze the "paper length guide" and "paper width guide", otherwise it could easily lead to deformation of paper.

3. Before loading paper, please unfold the stacked paper to avoid a paper jam or feed error, and then load the paper into the tray print-side down.The automatic feeder tray can be loaded up to 250 pages, 80g/m² paper.

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

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

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4. Put the print media, such as the envelope or transparency into the manual feeder tray with both hands until the front end of the envelope or transparency contacts the correction roller.

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Note:

• When loading paper into the manual feeder tray, the printer will automatically switch to manual feed mode.

• Please only load one print media into the manual feeder tray at a time and load another after the printing has finished.

• Load the print media into the manual feeder tray print-side up. When loading, the top of the paper should enter the manual feeder tray first.

• When using printed paper, please make sure that the side to be printed (the blank side) is face up.

5. After the printed page exits the printer, load another sheet of paper following the steps above to continue printing. If you are too slow in loading, you will be alerted to the fact that the feeder tray is empty and you will need to press the control panel to continue printing. If you load the paper too quickly, it will be dragged into the printer and is likely to cause a paper jam.

Note:

• After printing, please remove the paper, envelopes and transparencies immediately. Stacks of paper or envelopes may cause a paper jam or for the paper to curl.

2.4. Non-printable Area

The shaded area indicates the non-printable area.

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Usage	Paper Size	Top and bottom margins (A)	Left and right margins (B)
Printing	A4	4.2 mm (0.165 in)	4.2 mm (0.165 in)
Printing	Letter	4.2 mm (0.165 in)	4.2 mm (0.165 in)

The above margin setting only corresponds to PCL6.

2.5. Paper and Manuscript Use Principles

• Paper or manuscript with rough texture, concave and convex, oil stained and high gloss will result in poor printing performance.

• Please make sure that there is no dust, fluff, etc. on the paper.

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