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Printing on Thick Paper

Follow the procedure below to print on thick paper and label paper. Thick paper and label paper are fed from the bypass tray.

Note

  • For printing using the bypass tray on paper such as thick paper, be sure to install the duplex unit (optional).

  • Paper heavier than 105 g/m2 (198.5 lb.) is inserted into the bypass tray one sheet at a time. Paper lighter than that can be loaded in paper tray.

  1. Open the printer properties dialog box from the application.

  2. On the [Setup] tab, click [Thick] in the [Paper type:] list.

  3. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK].

    A confirmation message appears.

  4. Check the message, and then click [OK].

  5. Make print settings, and then click [OK].

    Note

    • The [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key lights.

  6. Slide the envelope selector to the forward position .

  7. Slide the bypass tray guides into position according to the paper size, and then pull the bypass tray extension out.

  8. Insert a sheet of paper into the bypass tray with the print side face up.

    Note

    • Paper can only be inserted one sheet at a time.

    • Support the sheet with your hands to keep it from sliding out and dropping.

    • Insert the sheet straight into the bypass tray.

    • The thick paper should be between the top and bottom of the bypass tray guides.

  9. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key, and then push the sheet into the printer a little.

    Printing starts.