2. Paper and Print Media

2.1. Paper Specification

Automatic Feeder Tray | Media Type < | Plain, thin, special paper (transparency, cardstock, label, envelope, thick, etc.).
Media Size | A4, A5, JIS B5, IS0 B5, A6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, Oficio, Statement, Japanese Postcard, Monarch Env, DL Env, C5 Env, C6, Env, No.10 Env, ZL, Big 16K, Big 32K, 16K, 32K, B6,Yougata4,Postcard,Younaga3,Nagagata3,Yougata2, custom, etc.
Media Weight | 60~163g/m²
Maximum Capacity of the Tray | 150 pages (80g/m²)

| Note: | • It is recommended to use the standard paper for the printer. • Extensive use of special paper may affect the service life of the printer. • The print media that does not meet the guidelines set out 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 effect: The print media selected 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 can not 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.

2.2. Special Paper

This printer supports using the special paper for printing. Special paper includes: label, envelope, transparency, thick, cardstock, etc.

| Note: | • When using special paper or print media, be sure to select matched print type and size in the print settings so as to get the best print effect. • When using special media to print, it is recommended to load one piece of paper at one time.

| 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, Cardstock | Use only heavy paper that is approved for use in laser printers and meets the weight specifications of this printer. | Use paper whose weight exceeds the recommended media specifications of this printer.

2.3. Loading Paper

2.3.1. Loading into the Automatic Feeder Tray

1. Open the feeder tray.

2. Slide the automatic feed guides to match both sides of the paper.

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

4. Load the paper into the automatic tray with the print-side up.

| Note: | • 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 up.

5. Adjust the paper stop to keep the paper in position. To ensure normal paper feeding, adjust the bottom paper stop ① into the slot to keep it from slipping out, and then adjust the blue stop② to match the paper size.

| Note: | • Paper may get jammed or cannot be fed in when the automatic tray is loaded with more than 150 sheets. • When using the printed paper, please make the side to be printed (the blank side) up. • When printing on A5 paper, it is recommended that the paper is fed in landscape orientation, which can extend the service life of the laser toner cartridge.

2.4. Nonprinting Area

The shaded section indicates the nonprinting area.

Usage | Paper Size | Top and Bottom Margins (A) | Left and Right Margins (B)
Printing | A4 | 5 mm (0.197 inch) | 5 mm (0.197 inch)
Letter | 5 mm (0.197 inch) | 5 mm (0.197 inch)

2.5. Guidelines for Paper Use

• Paper or manuscript with rough texture, concave and convex, oil stain and good smoothness has 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.