Using Non-Standard Paper Size (Custom Paper Size)

    14-Jul-2008
    8200262900

    Solution

    You can load paper of the following custom paper sizes.
    • Width 76.2 to 215.9 mm; Length 127.0 to 355.6 mm

    Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Paper) in the Multi-purpose Tray
    1. Fold up the tray cover, and then pull out the rear paper guide.



    2. Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual paper width.



    3. Gently load the paper stack until it touches the back of the tray.
    Be sure that the paper stack is loaded under the load limit guides.



    4. Align the paper guides with the width of the paper.



    5. Align the rear paper guide with the paper, and then extend the tray cover.



    Loading paper is now completed.
    NOTE
    If paper runs out and is refilled, the Paper indicator blinks. Pressing the Paper key resumes printing.

    Register the size of the loaded custom size paper using the following procedure.
    If printing custom size paper, you need to register the custom paper size in the printer driver previously.
    IMPORTANT
    A user without administrator rights cannot register the custom paper size. Be sure to log on as a user with administrator rights before registering the custom paper size.
    If you are not sure about the permissions, ask your computer administrator.

    6. Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder.
    From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] > [Printers].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printers and Other Hardware] > [Printers and Faxes].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printer].

    7. Right-click the icon for this printer, then select [Printing Preferences] from the pop-up menu.



    8. Display the [Page Setup] sheet (1), then click [Custom Paper Size] (2).



    9. Specify the following options as needed.



    [Paper List]: Displays [Name] and [Size] of standard paper sizes and added custom paper sizes.
    [Name of Custom Paper Size]: Enter the name of the custom paper size to be added. Up to 31 characters can be entered.
    [Unit]: Select the unit to be used when setting the custom paper size.
    [Paper Size]: Specify the height and width of the custom paper size.size. Specify the custom paper size in portrait
    orientation ([Height] [Width]) within user-definable sizes.

    10. Click [Register].
    NOTE
    The number of custom paper sizes that can be added depends on the system environment.

    11. Confirm the settings, then click [OK].

    For details on the procedure for printing, see [Printing from an Application].

    Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Paper) in the Manual Feed Tray
    1. Spread the paper guides a little wider than the actual paper width.



    2. Gently load the paper stack until it touches the back of the tray.
    Be sure that the paper is loaded under the load limit guides.
    Only a sheet of paper can be loaded in the manual feed tray. Two or more sheets of paper cannot be loaded at a time.



    3. Align the paper guides with the width of the paper.



    Loading paper is now completed.
    NOTE
    If paper runs out and is refilled, the Paper indicator blinks. Pressing the Paper key resumes printing.

    Register the size of the loaded custom size paper using the following procedure.
    If printing custom size paper, you need to register the custom paper size in the printer driver previously.
    IMPORTANT
    A user without administrator rights cannot register the custom paper size. Be sure to log on as a user with administrator rights before registering the custom paper size.
    If you are not sure about the permissions, ask your computer administrator.

    4. Display the [Printers and Faxes] folder or the [Printers] folder.
    From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] > [Printers].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printers and Other Hardware] > [Printers and
    Faxes].
    From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printer].

    5. Right-click the icon for this printer, then select [Printing Preferences] from the pop-up menu.



    6. Display the [Page Setup] sheet (1), then click [Custom Paper Size] (2).



    7. Specify the following options as needed.



    [Paper List]: Displays [Name] and [Size] of standard paper sizes and added custom paper sizes.
    [Name of Custom Paper Size]: Enter the name of the custom paper size to be added. Up to 31 characters can be entered.
    [Unit]: Select the unit to be used when setting the custom paper size.
    [Paper Size]: Specify the height and width of the custom paper size. Specify the custom paper size in portrait
    orientation ([Height] [Width]) within user-definable sizes.

    8. Click [Register].
    NOTE
    The number of custom paper sizes that can be added depends on the system environment.

    9. Confirm the settings, then click [OK].

    For details on the procedure for printing, see [Printing from an Application].

    Precautions on Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Paper) in the Multi-purpose Tray
    IMPORTANT
    • Be sure to load paper in portrait orientation.
    • When printing from the multi-purpose tray, make sure that any paper is not loaded in the manual feed tray. If any paper is loaded in the manual feed tray, feeding paper from the tray is prioritized.
    • While printing from the multi-purpose tray, do not load paper in the manual feed tray. The paper loaded in the manual feed tray is fed. Therefore, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at a time, resulting in paper jams.
    • If you want to refill paper when any paper still remains in the multi-purpose tray, remove the loaded paper once, align it together with the paper to be refilled by tapping the edges thoroughly, and then load the aligned paper in the multi-purpose tray.
    • For the number of sheet for continuous printing, use the load limitations for each paper type as rough guides.
    • Load the paper so that it is straight.
    • If the rear edge of the paper stack is not properly aligned, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams.
    • If the paper is curled or folded at corners, flatten it before loading it in the printer.
    • If you use paper that has been poorly cut, multiple sheets of paper may be fed at once. In this case, fan the paper thoroughly, and then align the edges of the stack properly on a hard, flat surface.
    • Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams.
    NOTE
    • To print paper with letterheads or logos, load the paper with the printing side facing up as follows.
    • The following shows the paper capacity of the multi-purpose tray.
    - Plain paper (Ex. 64 g/m): Approx. 250 sheets
    - Heavy paper (Ex. 128 g/m): Approx. 100 sheets
    Make sure that there is sufficient space between the load limit guides and the paper stack. If there is no space, slightly reduce the amount of paper.

    Precautions on Loading Custom Size Paper (Non-Standard Paper) in the Manual Feed Tray
    IMPORTANT
    • Be sure to load paper in portrait orientation.
    • When printing from the manual feed tray, you cannot specify multiple copies or multiple pages. If you specify multiple copies or multiple pages and perform printing, the second and subsequent paper is fed from the multi-purpose tray regardless of the paper size or paper type.
    • Load the paper so that it is straight.
    • If the paper is curled or folded at corners, flatten it before loading it in the printer.
    • Be sure to align the paper guides with the width of the paper. If the paper guides are too loose or too tight, this may result in misfeeds or paper jams.
    NOTE
    To print paper with letterheads or logos, load the paper with the printing side facing up as follows.