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. |
| Double Feed Detection Setting | Select whether to detect double feed. This is not displayed on the MX-M904. |
- 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 | Double Feed Detection Setting*1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tray 1 | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, User Type | letter (8-1/2" × 11"), A4 Switching to B5 size must be performed by a serviceperson. |
Disable |
| Tray 2 | letter (8-1/2" × 11"), A4 | Disable | |
| Tray 3 | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*2, Heavy Paper 2*2, User Type | Auto-Inch (12" × 18", 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14", 8-1/2" × 11", 8-1/2" × 11"R, 7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R), Auto-AB (A3W, A4W*3, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13")), 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm), 9 × 12", 8K, 16K, 16KR |
Disable |
| Tray 4 | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*2, Heavy Paper 2*2, User Type | Auto-Inch (12" × 18", 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, A5R, 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13")), Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB, 8-1/2" x 13-2/5", 8-1/2" x 13-1/2", 9" x 12" (A4W), 8K, 16K, 16KR |
Disable |
| Labels | Auto-Inch (Letter (8-1/2" × 11"), Letter R (8-1/2" × 11"R)), Auto-AB (A4, A4R, B5, B5R) |
Disable | |
| Transparency | Auto-Inch (Letter (8-1/2" × 11"), Letter R (8-1/2" × 11"R)), Auto-AB (A4, A4R) |
Disable | |
| Tab paper | Auto-Inch (Letter (8-1/2" × 11")), Auto-AB (A4) |
Disable | |
| Tray 5 (when the MX-LC12 is installed) | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*2, Heavy Paper 2*2 | 8-1/2" ｘ 11", A4, B5 | Disable |
| Tray 5 (when the MX-LCX3 N is installed) | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*2, Heavy Paper 2*2 | 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 | Disable |
| Tray 5 (when the MX-LC13 is installed) | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*2, Heavy Paper 2*2, Heavy Paper 3*2, Thin Paper, Glossy Paper, User Type | Auto-Inch (12" × 18" (A3W), 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14"*3, 8-1/2" × 11", 8-1/2" × 11"R, 7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R, 8-1/2" × 13-1/2"*3, 8-1/2" × 13-2/5"*3, SRA3, SRA4, A3, B4, 9" × 12" (A4W), A4, A4R*3, B5, B5R*3), Auto-AB (A3W (12" × 18"), 11" × 17", 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13")*3, 216 mm × 340 mm (8-1/2" × 13-2/5")*3, 216 mm × 343 mm (8-1/2" × 13-1/2")*3, 8-1/2" × 11", SAR3, SAR4, A3, B4, A4W (9" × 12"), A4, A4R, B5, B5R), Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB, 8K, 16K, 16KR, 318 mm x 469 mm, 234 mm x 318 mm, 312 mm x 440 mm, 220 mm x 312 mm |
Disable |
| 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*2, Heavy Paper 2*2, Heavy Paper 3*2, Heavy Paper 4*2, Thin Paper, Tab Paper, Transparency, Glossy Paper, Labels, User Type | Same as for Tray 5 (when the MX-LC13 is installed). | Disable |
| 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). | Disable |
| 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). | Disable |
| Bypass tray (on the machine) | Plain, Pre-Printed, Recycled, Letter Head, Pre-Punched, Color, Heavy Paper 1*2, Heavy Paper 2*2, Heavy Paper 3*2, Heavy Paper 4*2, Thin Paper, Glossy Paper, User Type | Auto-Inch (12" × 18" (A3W), 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14"*3, 8-1/2" × 13-2/5"*3, 8-1/2" × 13-1/2"*3, 8-1/2" × 11", 8-1/2" × 11"R, 7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R, 5-1/2" × 8-1/2"R, A3, B4, 9" × 12" (A4W), A4, B5R), Auto-AB (A3W (12" × 18"), A3, B4, A4W (9" × 12"), A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R, 11" × 17", 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13")*3, 216 mm × 340 mm (8-1/2" × 13-2/5")*3, 216 mm × 343 mm (8-1/2" × 13-1/2")*3, 8-1/2" × 11"), Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB, 8K, 16K, 16KR |
Disable |
| 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*2, Heavy Paper 2*1, Thin Paper, Transparency, User Type | Auto-Inch (12" × 18" (A3W), 9" × 12" (A4W), 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14"*3, 8-1/2" × 13-1/2"*3, 8-1/2" × 13-2/5"*3, 8-1/2" × 11"R*3, 8-1/2" × 11", 7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R, 5-1/2" × 8-1/2"R, A3, B4, A4) Auto-AB (A3W (12" × 18"), A3, B4, A4W (9" × 12"), A4, A4R*3, B5, B5R, A5R, 11" × 17", 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13")*3, 216 mm × 340 mm (8-1/2" × 13-2/5")*3, 216 mm × 343 mm (8-1/2" × 13-1/2")*3, 8-1/2" × 11"), Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB, SRA3 (320 mm × 450 mm), SRA4 (225 mm × 320 mm), 8K, 16K, 16KR, 318 mm x 469 mm, 234 mm x 318 mm, 312 mm x 440 mm, 220 mm x 312 mm |
Disable |
| 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*2, Heavy Paper 2*2, User Type | Auto-Inch (12" × 18" (A3W), 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 11", 8-1/2" × 11"R*3, 8-1/2" × 14"*3, 8-1/2" × 13"-1/2*3, 8-1/2" × 13-2/5"*3, 7-1/4" × 10-1/2"R, 5-1/2" × 8-1/2R, A3, B4, 9" × 12" (A4W), A4) Auto-AB (A3W (12" × 18"), 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 11", A3, B4, A4W (9" × 12"), A4, A4R*3, 216 mm × 330 mm (8-1/2" × 13")*3, 216 mm × 340 mm (8-1/2" × 13-2/5")*3, 216 mm × 343 mm (8-1/2" × 13-1/2")*3, B5, B5R, A5R) Size Input-Inch, Size Input-AB, SRA3 (320 mm × 450 mm), SRA4 (225 mm × 320 mm), 8K, 16K, 16KR, 318 mm x 469 mm, 234 mm x 318 mm, 312 mm x 440 mm, 220 mm x 312 mm |
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| Inserter (Lower) | - |
*1 This is not displayed on the MX-M904.
*2 Heavy paper 1: 28 lbs bond to 65 lbs index (106 g/m2 to 176 g/m2)
Heavy paper 2: 65 lbs index to 80 lbs Cover (177 g/m2 to 220 g/m2)
Heavy paper 3: 80 lbs bond to 140 lbs index (221 g/m2 to 256 g/m2)
Heavy paper 4: 140 lbs index to 110 lbs Cover (257 g/m2 to 300 g/m2)
Heavy paper 2: 65 lbs index to 80 lbs Cover (177 g/m2 to 220 g/m2)
Heavy paper 3: 80 lbs bond to 140 lbs index (221 g/m2 to 256 g/m2)
Heavy paper 4: 140 lbs index to 110 lbs Cover (257 g/m2 to 300 g/m2)
*3 The size that is automatically detected is set in "Select Similar Sizes for Auto Detection" (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.
Tap the [Similar Size Selection] key to display the Select Similar Sizes for Auto Detection screen.
When a paper size is optionally selected, any size of paper is detected as the selected one.
Tap the [Similar Size Selection] key to display the Select Similar Sizes for Auto Detection screen.
When a paper size is optionally selected, any size of paper is detected as the selected one.
| Tray | Auto-Inch | Auto-AB |
|---|---|---|
| Tray 5/Tray 6 (when the large capacity trays are installed) | 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 14" | 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) |
| Tray 7/Tray 8 (When two large capacity trays are installed) | ||
| Bypass tray (on the machine) | 8-1/2" × 14", 8-1/2" × 13-2/5" (216 mm × 340 mm), 8-1/2" × 13-1/2" (216 mm × 343 mm) | 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) |
| Bypass tray (when the large capacity trays are installed) | 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" | 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 |
| Inserter (Upper) | 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" | 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 |
| Inserter (Lower) |
Custom Size Registration (Bypass)
Bypass tray
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 seven 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 seven 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 inches ("Size Input-Inch") or mm ("Size Input-AB"), 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: 7-1/5" to 18" Y-axis direction: 4" to 12" |
| Large capacity tray | X-axis direction: 5-1/2" to 18-1/2” Y-axis direction: 4" to 12-1/2" |
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| Size Input-AB | Installed in the machine | X-axis direction: 182 mm to 457 mm Y-axis direction: 100 mm to 305 mm |
| Large capacity tray | X-axis direction: 140 mm to 470 mm Y-axis direction: 100 mm to 320 mm |
Tray4, Large capacity tray (MX-LC13)
If you frequently use a non-standard size paper, 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.
This can be carried out from [Tray Settings] on the operation panel. Tap [Direct Entry] in the [Size] tab of the tray to register the paper size. Then, select the measurement unit to enter the size either in inches ("Size Input-Inch") or mm ("Size Input-AB"), and set the X and Y dimensions of the paper.
This can be carried out from [Tray Settings] on the operation panel. Tap [Direct Entry] in the [Size] tab of the tray to register the paper size. Then, select the measurement unit to enter the size either in inches ("Size Input-Inch") or mm ("Size Input-AB"), and 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 | Tray 4 | X-axis direction: 5-7/8" to 18" Y-axis direction: 4" to 12" |
| Large Capacity Trays | X-axis direction: 7-1/5" to 18-1/2" Y-axis direction: 7-1/5" to 12-1/2" |
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| Size Input-AB | Tray 4 | X-axis direction: 148 mm to 457 mm Y-axis direction: 100 mm to 305 mm |
| Large Capacity Trays | X-axis direction: 180 mm to 470 mm Y-axis direction: 180 mm to 320 mm |