PAPER TRAY SETTINGS

Tray Settings/Paper Settings

These settings specify the automatic tray switching function, and the paper type and size for each paper tray.
When this setting is enabled and the tray used is automatically changed, the front of the Front/Back XY Print Position Settings may change due to the change of 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.
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 [Size Input] and directly enter the size (for tray 4 to 8 and 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.
Double Feed Detection Setting Select whether to detect double feed.
Selection of Paper Settings Paper Properties can be selected when [User Type] is selected for the “Tray Registration” type. Select properties set in Paper Properties as appropriate for the paper. To add a new Paper Settings, tap [Add]. For the procedure for adding Paper Properties, refer to “Registration of Paper Settings”.
  • 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).
  • The paper tray settings may prevent some Paper Properties from being selected.
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"), 216 mm × 343 mm (8-1/2" × 13-1/2"), 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(12" × 18"), 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
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
Tab paper Auto-Inch (Letter (8-1/2" × 11")),
Auto-AB (A4)
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 A4, B5, Letter (8-1/2" × 11")
Tray 5 (when the MX-LCX3 N is installed) 13" × 19", 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, Labels, Embossed, User Type Auto-Inch (13" × 19", 12" × 18"(A3W), Ledger (11" × 17"), Legal (8-1/2" × 14"), Letter (8-1/2" × 11"), Letter R (8-1/2" × 11"R), Executive R (7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R)),
Auto-AB (13" × 19", A3W(12" × 18"), A3, B4, A4W, 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
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).
Tray 7 (When two large capacity trays are installed) Same as for Tray 5 (when the MX-LC13 is installed). Same as for Tray 5 (when the MX-LC13 is installed).
Tray 8 (When two large capacity trays are installed) Same as for Tray 6 (when the MX-LC13 is installed). 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 (13" × 19", 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, SRA3 (320 mm × 450 mm), SRA4 (225 mm × 320 mm), B4, A4, B5, 8-1/2" × 13-1/2"*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), 13" × 19", 11" × 17”, , 8-1/2" × 11", 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13" )*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" × 13-1/2"*2, 8-1/2" × 13-2/5"*2),
Auto-AB (A3W(12" × 18"), A3, B4, A4W, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13" )*2, 216 mm × 340 mm*2, 216 mm × 343 mm*2),
Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB, 13" × 19", SRA3 (320 mm × 450 mm), SRA4 (225 mm × 320 mm), 8K, 16K, 16KR
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" × 13-1/2"*2, 8-1/2" × 13-2/5"*2, Ledger (11" × 17"), Letter (8-1/2" × 11"))
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, 13" × 19", 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)
*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.
Tray Auto-AB Auto-Inch
Tray 5/Tray 6 (when the large capacity trays are installed) 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13"), 216 mm × 340 mm (8-1/2" × 13-2/5"), 216 mm × 343 mm (8-1/2" × 13-1/2") 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 14"
Tray 7/Tray 8 (When two large capacity trays are installed)
Bypass tray (on the machine) 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13"), 216 mm × 340 mm (8-1/2" × 13-2/5"), 216 mm × 343 mm (8-1/2" × 13-1/2") 8-1/2" × 14", 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm)
Bypass tray (when the large capacity trays are installed) 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13"), 216 mm × 340 mm (8-1/2" × 13-2/5"), 216 mm × 343 mm (8-1/2" × 13-1/2"), 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, 8-1/2" × 14"
Inserter (Upper) 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13"), 216 mm × 340 mm (8-1/2" × 13-2/5"), 216 mm × 343 mm (8-1/2" × 13-1/2"), 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, 8-1/2" × 14"
Inserter (Lower)

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.
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: 3-5/8" to 13"
Large capacity tray X-axis direction: 5-1/2" to 47-1/4"
Y-axis direction: 4" to 13”
Size Input-AB Installed in the machine X-axis direction: 140 mm to 1200 mm
Y-axis direction: 90 mm to 330 mm
Large capacity tray X-axis direction: 140 mm to 1200 mm
Y-axis direction: 100 mm to 330 mm

Registration of Paper Settings

When [Add] is tapped in Paper Settings selection in the paper tray settings, the Paper Settings registration screen appears. By selecting advanced settings in Paper Properties for the paper to be used, you can print using the most suitable conditions for the printed mater.
A maximum of 1000 properties can be registered.
Item Description
Name Enter a name for the Paper Settings (maximum of 50 half or full width characters).
Search Number Set a search number.
[Default Settings] tab
Paper Weight Setting Set the paper weight to be used.
  Unit Set the units used for the Paper Weight.
Paper Type Set the paper type by glossiness.
Paper information Set when Color paper, Tab Paper, or Pre-Punched paper is used.
Paper Settings Set the properties of the paper to be used.
For the properties, refer to the settings in “Paper Type Registration”.
[Detail] tab
Fusing Temperature Settings Set the appropriate fusing unit temperature for the paper to be used.
Double Feed Detection Setting Specify whether double feeds are detected. This function cannot be used when paper heavier than 68 lbs. (256 g/m2) is used.
Primary Transfer Current Value Setting Set the current of the primary transfer unit that is used to transfer toner to the transfer belt. By adjusting the current of the primary transfer unit, transfer problems such as insufficient transfer to the transfer belt can be improved.
Select settings for both black & white and 4 color (black, cyan, magenta, yellow).
Secondary Transfer Current Value Setting Set the current of the secondary transfer unit that is used to transfer toner from the transfer belt to the paper. By adjusting the current of the secondary transfer unit, transfer problems such as insufficient transfer to the paper can be improved.
When Uncoated Paper is selected for [Paper Type]
Set for the front side and back side for both black & white and color.
When other than Uncoated Paper is selected for [Paper Type]
Select settings for both black & white and color.
PTC Current Value Setting Set the PTC discharge current. The PTC discharge current can be adjusted to obtain transferability suitable for the paper being used.
When Embossed is selected for the [Paper Type]
Set for both black & white and color.
When other than Embossed is selected for [Paper Type]
Set for black & white and color at the same time.
Front/Back XY Print Position Settings Configure settings to make the front and back centers match in duplex printing. This corrects front and back misalignment.
Front/Back XY Ratio Settings Configure settings to equalize the size of the image in duplex printing. This adjusts the size of the image on the front and back sides of the paper.
  • Depending on the tray being used, there may be restrictions on the setting options that can be selected, or a setting may not be possible.
  • The parameters that can be set vary depending on the peripheral devices that are installed.
  • The Front/Back XY Ratio Settings can only be selected when the machine is used as a printer.

Front/Back XY Ratio Settings/Front/Back XY Print Position Settings

Front/Back XY Ratio Settings

The Front/Back XY Ratio Settings are used to eliminate print deviation by changing the front/back ratio so that the print sizes match.
Tap [Change] in the Front/Back XY Ratio Settings to display the advanced settings screen of the Front/Back XY Ratio Settings.

  1. Print a test pattern

    Before starting, print a test pattern from [Test Print] in Tray Settings/Paper Settings in the home screen. Three pages of patterns for settings are printed by duplex printing. Select the pattern among the three patterns that is suitable for adjustment.
    For the measurement patterns, refer to “Measurement patterns for Front/Back XY Ratio Settings / Front/Back XY Print Position Settings”.

  2. Calculate the values from the pattern and enter the values.

    [AB sizes]
    Measure the length of (a-1) in mm. Divide 10000 by the measured length of (a-1), and enter that value in [X] for the front.
    Measure the length of (b-1) in mm. Divide 10000 by the measured length of (b-1), and enter that value in [Y] for the front.
    [Inch sizes]
    Measure the length of (a-2) in inches. Divide 500 by the measured length of (a-2), and enter that value in [X] for the front.
    Measure the length of (b-2) in inches. Divide 500 by the measured length of (b-2), and enter that value in [Y] for the front.

    Calculate the values for the back in the same way as the front, and enter in X and Y for the back.

    Measuring using a measurement line other than the above
    When measuring from a position other than the above, such as when the paper width is 100 mm or less, use the following formula.
    Length specified by measurement line interval ÷ actual distance between measurement lines x 100 = X, Y values
    For the “Length specified by measurement line interval”, refer to the table below.
    Measurement Line(Measurement Marker) Length specified by measurement line interval
    Assistant Line (25mm) 50 mm (1.969 inch)

    		100 mm

    		200 mm

    		300 mm

    		400 mm

    		5 inch

    		10 inch

    		15 inch

  3. Tap [OK].

  4. Return to step 1 and check the result of adjustment.

    If the size has deviated as a result of adjustment, repeat adjustment until the deviation is eliminated.
    • If the print position has shifted due to these settings, configure the Front/Back XY Print Position Settings.
    • The Front/Back XY Ratio Settings can only be used when the machine is used as a printer.

    Front/Back XY Print Position Settings

    The Front/Back XY Print Position Settings are used to make the centers of the front and back print positions match to remove printing misalignment.
    Tap the [Change] button in Front/Back XY Print Position Settings to display the advanced settings screen of Front/Back XY Print Position Settings.

      Select the units used in the Front/Back XY Print Position Settings

      Tap [mm] or [Inch] to select the units used for the settings.

      Print a test pattern

      Before starting, print a test pattern from [Test Print] in Tray Settings/Paper Settings in the home screen. Three pages of patterns for settings are printed by duplex printing. Select the pattern among the three patterns that is suitable for adjustment.
      For information on the measurement patterns, refer to “Measurement patterns for Front/Back XY Ratio Settings / Front/Back XY Print Position Settings.”

      Calculate numeric values from the patterns and enter the values.

      Measure the intervals between (A), (B), (C), and (D) on the front side
      Subtract (B) from (A), divide the result by 2, and enter in [X] for the front. Subtract (D) from (C), divide the result by 2, and enter in [Y] for the front.

      Calculate the values for the back in the same way as the front, and enter in X and Y for the back.

      Tap [OK].

      Return to step 2 and check the result of adjustment.

      If the size has deviated as a result of adjustment, repeat adjustment until the deviation is eliminated.
      • The measurement line content of the measurement pattern varies depending on the paper size. Measure from the measurement line closest to the edge of the paper.
      • When the length of the paper in the Y direction is 301 mm (11-55/64") or more, the Y length on the front cannot be adjusted.
      • When the vertical or horizontal width is 100 mm or less, measure from the assistant line (25 mm).
      • If you need to use this setting together with the Front/Back XY Ratio Settings, specify the Front/Back XY Ratio Settings first.
      • Changes in the environment of the machine, such as humidity and temperature, may cause a deviation of about 1 mm in the Front/Back XY Print Position.

    Measurement patterns for Front/Back XY Ratio Settings / Front/Back XY Print Position Settings

    To specify Front/Back XY Print Position Settings and Front/Back XY Ratio Settings, print a pattern for measurement.
    Content of the measurement pattern

    No. Item Description
    1 Measurement Line Reference line for measurement.
    Measurement lines for AB sizes and inch sizes have been created.
    2 Dot Line This line is visible through the front side and back side to let you visually check for misalignment. The line is printed at the same position on the front and back. If visual inspection reveals that the lines are not aligned, the print positions on the front and back are not aligned.
    3 Assistant Line (25mm) Assistant line located 25 mm from the center of the paper. When the paper size is 100 mm or less, use this line for measurement.
    4 Measurement Marker Markers placed on the measurement line. Solid black markers indicate AB measurement, and outline markers indicate inch measurement. The number of markers increase as the distance from the center increases.
    5 Assistant Line (Central) Assistant lines that indicate the center of the paper. The intersection of the lines is the center.
    6 Notes (Front/Back) These indicate the front and back.
    7 Notes (X/Y axis) When entering the settings, these indicate the X and Y axes of the paper.
    8 Assistant Line (Magnification) Indicates a position that is ±1% of the measured distance.
    The same measurement pattern content is printed at the same size, regardless of the paper size. The outer perimeter of the measurement pattern is trimmed to match the paper size.

    Example: Content trimmed for an AB size


    Example: Content trimmed for an inch size

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