PAPER TRAY SETTINGS
Paper Tray Settings
These settings specify the automatic tray switching function, and the paper type and size for each paper tray.
Auto Tray Switching
When a tray runs out of paper during printing, this determines whether or not another tray with the same size and type of paper is automatically selected and printing continues.
Settings of each tray
These settings specify the paper type, paper size, and functions allowed for each paper tray.
When a tray name is tapped, the tray registration screen appears.
When a tray name is tapped, the tray registration screen appears.
List of Set Up Items
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Select a type of paper to be loaded into the tray. The paper types that can be selected vary by paper tray. For more information, see "Tray Settings". To set a user type, see "Paper Type Registration". |
| Size | Select the paper size from the list. The paper sizes that can be selected vary by tray. The sizes that can be selected may also be restricted by the paper type selected above. For more information, see "Tray Settings". If the desired size does not appear in the list, select [Direct Entry] and directly enter the size (only for the bypass tray). For more information, see "Tray Settings". |
| Feeding Approved Job | Select the modes that can be used. If there is a function that you do not wish to be used with the selected tray, disable the function. When the "Type" is other than plain paper, recycled paper, colored paper, or a user type, [Fax] and [Internet Fax] cannot be selected. |
- If the paper size specified here is different from the size of paper that is loaded into a tray, a problem or misfeed may occur when printing.
To change the paper size in a tray, see "BEFORE USING THE MACHINE". - Paper properties such as "Fixed Paper Side" are automatically set when the paper type is selected. The paper tray properties cannot be changed in this screen.
- In the "Setting mode (administrator)", if you have selected [System Settings] → [Device Control] → [Disabling of Tray Settings], you cannot configure the tray settings (except for the bypass tray).
Tray Settings
| Paper Tray | Paper Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Tray 1 | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, User Type | letter (8-1/2" × 11"), A4, B5 |
| Tray 2 | letter (8-1/2" × 11"), A4 | |
| Tray 3 | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*1, Heavy Paper 2*1, User Type | Auto-AB (A3W(12" × 18"), A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13")), Auto-Inch (12" × 18"(A3W), 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14", 8-1/2" × 11", 8-1/2" × 11"R, 7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R), 216 mm × 340 mm (8-1/2" × 13-2/5"), 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm), A4W (9 × 12"), 8K, 16K, 16KR |
| Tray 4 | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*1, Heavy Paper 2*1, Embossed, User Type | Auto-Inch (12" × 18"(A3W), 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14", 8-1/2" × 11", 8-1/2" × 11"R, 7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R, 5-1/2" × 8-1/2R), Auto-AB (A3W, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13")), Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB, 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm), A4W (9" × 12"), 8K, 16K, 16KR |
| Labels | Auto-Inch (Letter (8-1/2" × 11"), Letter R (8-1/2" × 11"R), Auto-AB (A4, A4R, B5, B5R), Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB |
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| Transparency | Auto-Inch (Letter (8-1/2" × 11"), Letter R (8-1/2" × 11"R), Auto-AB (A4, A4R), Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB |
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| Tab paper | Auto-Inch (Letter (8-1/2" × 11")), Auto-AB (A4) |
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| Tray 5 (when the MX-LC12 is installed) | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*1, Heavy Paper 2*1 | Default settings |
| Tray 5 (when the MX-LCX3 N is installed) | 12" × 18" (A3W), Ledger (11" × 17"), Legal (8-1/2" × 14"), 8-1/2" × 13" (216 mm × 330 mm), Letter (8-1/2" × 11"), Letter R (8-1/2" × 11"R), A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5 | |
| Tray 5 (when the MX-LC13 is installed) | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*1, Heavy Paper 2*1, Heavy Paper 3*1, Heavy Paper 4*1, Thin Paper, Glossy Paper, Embossed, User Type | Auto-Inch (A3W(12" × 18"), Ledger (11" × 17"), Legal (8-1/2" × 14"), Letter (8-1/2" × 11"), Letter R (8-1/2" × 11"R), Invoice R (5-1/2" × 8-1/2R), Executive R (7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R)), Auto-AB (A3W(12" × 18"), A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 216 mm × 330 mm (8-12" × 13")), Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB, 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm), SRA3 (320 mm × 450 mm), SRA4 (225 mm × 320 mm), 8K, 16K, 16KR |
| Labels | Auto-Inch (Letter (8-1/2" × 11"), Letter R (8-1/2" × 11"R), Auto-AB (A4, A4R, B5, B5R), Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB |
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| Transparency | Same as for Tray 4 | |
| Tab paper | Same as for Tray 4 | |
| Tray 6 (when the MX-LC13 is installed) | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*1, Heavy Paper 2*1, Heavy Paper 3*1, Heavy Paper 4*1, Thin Paper, Tab Paper, Transparency, Glossy Paper, Labels, Embossed, User Type | Same as for Tray 5 (when the MX-LC13 is installed). |
| Bypass tray (on the machine) | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*1, Heavy Paper 2*1, Heavy Paper 3*1, Heavy Paper 4*1, Glossy Paper, Embossed, User Type | Auto-Inch (Ledger (11" × 17"), Legal (8-1/2" × 14"), Letter (8-1/2" × 11"), Letter R (8-1/2" × 11"R), Invoice R (5-1/2" × 8-1/2R), Executive R (7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R), A3, SRA3 (320 mm × 450 mm), SRA4 (225 mm × 320 mm), B4, A4, B5, 8-1/2" × 14"*2, 8-1/2" × 13-2/5"*2), Auto-AB (A3W(12" × 18"), A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, SRA3 (320 mm × 450 mm), SRA4 (225 mm × 320 mm), 11" × 17”, 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13" ), 8-1/2" × 11", 216 mm × 330 mm*2, 216 mm × 340 mm*2, 216 mm × 343 mm*2, Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB, A4W (9" × 12"), 8K, 16K, 16KR |
| Envelope | COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5 | |
| Transparency | Same as for Tray 4 | |
| Tab paper | Same as for Tray 4 | |
| Labels | Same as for Tray 4 | |
| Bypass tray (when the MX-LC13 is installed) | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*1, Heavy Paper 2*1, Thin Paper, Transparency, User Type | Auto-Inch (12" × 18"(A3W), Ledger (11" × 17"), Legal (8-1/2" × 14"), Letter (8-1/2" × 11"), Letter R (8-1/2" × 11"R), Invoice R (5-1/2" × 8-1/2R), Executive R(7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R), 8-1/2" × 14"*2, 8-1/2" × 13-2/5"*2), Auto-AB (A3W(12" × 18"), A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13" ), 216 mm × 330 mm*2, 216 mm × 340 mm*2, 216 mm × 343 mm*2), Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB, SRA3 (320 mm × 450 mm), SRA4 (225 mm × 320 mm), 8K, 16K, 16KR |
| Envelope | Chokei-3, Yokei-4, Kaku-2 | |
| Transparency | Same as for Tray 4 | |
| Tab paper | Same as for Tray 4 | |
| Inserter (Upper) | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*1, Heavy Paper 2*1, User Type | Auto-Inch (12" × 18"(A3W), Ledger (11" × 17"), Legal (8-1/2" × 14"), Letter (8-1/2" × 11"), Letter R (8-1/2" × 11"R), Invoice R (5-1/2" × 8-1/2R), Executive R (7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R), A3, B4, A4, 9" × 12"(A4W), 8-1/2" × 14"*2, 8-1/2" × 13-2/5"*2) Auto-AB (A3W(12" × 18"), A3, B4, A4W(9" × 12"), A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13"), 216 mm × 330 mm*2, 216 mm × 340 mm*2, 216 mm × 343 mm*2) Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB, SRA3 (320 mm × 450 mm), SRA4 (225 mm × 320 mm), 8K, 16K, 16KR |
| Inserter (Lower) |
*1 Heavy paper 1: 28 lbs to 46 lbs (106 g/m2 to 176 g/m2)
Heavy paper 2: 47 lbs to 58 lbs (177 g/m2 to 220 g/m2)
Heavy paper 3: 59 lbs to 68 lbs (221 g/m2 to 256 g/m2)
Heavy paper 4: 69 lbs to 79 lbs (257 g/m2 to 300 g/m2)
Heavy paper 2: 47 lbs to 58 lbs (177 g/m2 to 220 g/m2)
Heavy paper 3: 59 lbs to 68 lbs (221 g/m2 to 256 g/m2)
Heavy paper 4: 69 lbs to 79 lbs (257 g/m2 to 300 g/m2)
*2 The size that is automatically detected is set in "Select Similar Sizes for Auto Detection" in the bypass tray settings screen (see below).
Select Similar Sizes for Auto Detection
The "Select Similar Sizes for Auto Detection" is used to select the paper size that is automatically detected from similar sizes during automatic paper size detection.
When a paper size is optionally selected, any size of paper is detected as the selected one.
When a paper size is optionally selected, any size of paper is detected as the selected one.
| Tray | Auto-AB | Auto-Inch |
|---|---|---|
| Tray 5 or 6 (when the large capacity trays are installed) | 8-1/2" × 13" (216 mm × 330 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm) | 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm) |
| Bypass tray (on the machine) | 8-1/2" × 13"(216 mm × 330 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-2/5"(216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-1/2"(216 mm × 343 mm) | Legal (8-1/2" × 14"), 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm) |
| Bypass tray (when the large capacity trays are installed) | 8-1/2" × 13" (216 mm × 330 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm), A4R | 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 11"R |
| Inserter (Upper) | 8-1/2" × 13" (216 mm × 330 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm), A4R | 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 11"R |
Custom Size Registration (Bypass)
If you frequently use a non-standard size paper in the bypass tray, register that paper size in advance.
Registering the paper size saves you the trouble of setting the size each time you need to use it.
Up to three paper sizes can be registered.
Tap the key ([Custom 1] to [Custom 7]) in which you wish to register or change a paper size, and the registration screen appears.
Registering the paper size saves you the trouble of setting the size each time you need to use it.
Up to three paper sizes can be registered.
Tap the key ([Custom 1] to [Custom 7]) in which you wish to register or change a paper size, and the registration screen appears.
Select whether you wish to enter the size in mm ("Size Input-AB") or inches ("Size Input-Inch"), and then set the X and Y dimensions of the paper.
List of Set Up Items
| Inch selection | Location of paper tray | Setting range |
|---|---|---|
| Size Input-Inch | Installed in the machine | X-axis direction: 5-1/2" to 47-1/4" Y-axis direction: 4" to 12-1/2" |
| Large capacity tray | X-axis direction: 5-1/2" to 47-1/4" Y-axis direction: 4" to 12-1/2” |
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| Size Input-AB | Installed in the machine | X-axis direction: 140 mm to 1200 mm Y-axis direction: 90 mm to 320 mm |
| Large capacity tray | X-axis direction: 140 mm to 1200 mm Y-axis direction: 100 mm to 320 mm |