Media and tray

This chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine.


	Using print media that does not meet these specifications may cause problems or require repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Samsung’s warranty or service agreements. Make sure not to use the inkjet photo paper with this machine. It could cause damage to the machine. Using inflammable print media can cause a fire. Use designated print media (see Print media specifications ).


	The use of inflammable media or foreign materials left in the printer may lead to overheating of the unit and, in rare cases may cause a fire.

Tray overview

To change the size, you need to adjust the paper guides.

Paper width guide
Tray


	Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see Front view).


	If you do not adjust the guide, it may cause paper registration, image skew, or jamming of the paper.

Loading paper in the tray


	Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see Front view).

Open the tray. Then, adjust the tray size to the media size you are loading (see Tray overview).
Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading papers.

Place the paper with the side you want to print facing up.


	Do not push the paper width guide too far causing the media to warp. Do not use a paper with a leading-edge curl, it may cause a paper jam or the paper can be wrinkled. If you do not adjust the paper width guide, it may cause paper jams.

Squeeze the paper width guide and slide it to the edge of the paper stack without causing it to bend.

When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the tray (see Setting the paper size and type).

The settings made from the machine driver override the settings on the control panel.

To print in application, open an application and start the print menu.
Open Printing Preferences (see Opening printing preferences).
Press the Paper tab in Printing Preferences, and select an appropriate paper type.

For example, if you want to use a label, set the paper type to Label.
Select Auto Select (or Manual Feeder) in paper source, then press OK.
Start printing in application.

Manual feeding in the tray

The tray can hold special sizes and types of print material, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes (see Print media specifications ).

To feed manually in the tray, click the below:

See Loading paper in the tray.

Tips on using the manual feeding in tray

If you select Paper > Source > Manual Feeder from your printer driver, you need to press OK each time you print a page.
Load only one type, size and weight of print media at time in the in the tray.
To prevent paper jams, do not add paper while printing when there is still paper in the tray.
Print media should be loaded face up with the top edge going into the tray first and be placed in the center of the tray.
To ensure printing quality and to prevent paper jams, only load the available paper (see Print media specifications ).
Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the in the tray.
When printing on special media, you must follow the loading guidelines (see Printing on special media).

Printing on special media

The table below shows the special media usable in tray.

The media is also shown in the Printing Preferences. To get the highest printing quality, select the proper media type from the Printing preferences window > Paper tab > Paper Type (see Opening printing preferences).

For example, if you want to print on labels, select Labels for Paper Type.


	When using special media, we recommend you feed one sheet at a time (see Print media specifications ). Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see Front view).

To see for paper weights for each sheet, refer to Print media specifications .

Types	Tray ^[a]
Plain	●
Thick	●
Thin	●
Bond	●
Color	●
CardStock	●
Labels	●
Envelope	●
Preprinted	●
Cotton	●
Recycled	●
Archive	●
^[a]The paper types available manual feeding in tray.

(●: Supported, Blank: Not supported)

Envelope

Printing successfully on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes.

To print an envelope, place it as shown in the following figure.

When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors:
- Weight: should not exceed 90 g/m² otherwise; jams may occur.
- Construction: should lie flat with less than 6 mm curl and should not contain air.
- Condition: should not be wrinkled, nicked, nor damaged.
- Temperature: should resist the heat and pressure of the machine during operation.
Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp and well-creased folds.
Do not use stamped envelopes.
Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, self-adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials.
Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.
Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope extends all the way to the corner of the envelope.
1. Acceptable
2. Unacceptable
Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing temperature for 0.1 second about 170°C (338 °F). The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and may even damage the fuser.
For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm from the edges of the envelope.
Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s seams meet.

Labels

To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels designed for use in laser printers.

When selecting labels, consider the following factors:
- Adhesives: Should be stable at your machine’s fusing temperature about 170°C (338°F).
- Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets that have spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.
- Curl: Must lie flat with no more than 13 mm of curl in any direction.
- Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.
Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to machine components.
Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for only a single pass through the machine.
Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged.

Card stock/ Custom-sized paper

In the software application, set the margins to at least 6.4 mm (0.25 inches) away from the edges of the material.

Preprinted paper

When loading preprinted paper, the printed side should be facing up with an uncurled edge at the front. If you experience problems with paper feeding, turn the paper around. Note that print quality is not guaranteed.

Must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the machine’s fusing temperature for 0.1 second (about 170°C (338°F)).
Preprinted paper ink must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect machine rollers.
Before you load preprinted paper, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off preprinted paper, reducing print quality.

Setting the paper size and type

After loading paper in the paper tray, set the paper size and type using the control panel buttons.

If your has machine for +/- buttons on the control panel (see Control panel overview):

You can set the machine’s settings by using the Device Settings in Samsung Easy Printer Manager program or Machine section in Printer Settings Utility program.

For Windows and Macintosh users, see Device Settings.
For Linux users, see Using Smart Panel.


	It may be necessary to press OK to navigate to lower-level menus for some models.

Select (Menu) button on the control panel.
Press System Setup > Paper Setup > Paper Size or Paper Type.
Select the tray and the option you want.
Press OK to save the selection.
Press (Stop/Clear) to return to ready mode.

The settings set from the machine driver override the settings on the control panel.
1. To print from an application, open an application and start the print menu.
2. Open Printing Preferences (see Opening printing preferences).
3. Press the Paper tab and select an appropriate paper.
If you want to use special-sized paper such as billing paper, select the Paper tab > Size > Edit... and set Custom Paper Size Settings in the Printing Preferences (see Opening printing preferences).

Using the output support


	The surface of the output tray may become hot if you print a large number of pages at once. Make sure that you do not touch the surface, and do not allow children near it.

The printed pages stack on the output support, and the output support will help the printed pages to align. The printer sends output to the output tray by default.


	Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see Front view).

Preparing originals

Do not load paper smaller than 142 x 148 mm (5.6 x 5.8 inches) or larger than 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).
Do not attempt to load the following s of paper, in order to prevent paper jam, low print quality and machine damage.
- Carbon-paper or carbon-backed paper
- Coated paper
- Onion skin or thin paper
- Wrinkled or creased paper
- Curled or rolled paper
- Torn paper
Remove all staples and paper clips before loading.
Make sure any glue, ink, or correction fluid on the paper is completely dry before loading.
Do not load originals that include different sizes or weights of paper.
Do not load booklets, pamphlets, transparencies, or documents with other unusual characteristics.

Loading originals

You can use the scanner glass or the document feeder to load an original for copying, scanning, and sending a fax.


	Illustrations on this user’s guide may differ from your machine depending on its options or models. Check your machine type (see Front view).

On the scanner glass

Using the scanner glass, you can copy or scan originals. You can get the best scan quality, especially for colored or gray-scaled images. Make sure that no originals are in the document feeder. If an original is detected in the document feeder, the machine gives it priority over the original on the scanner glass.

Lift and open the scanner lid.
Place the original face down on the scanner glass. Align it with the registration guide at the top left corner of the glass.
Close the scanner lid.

Leaving the scanner lid open while copying may affect copy quality and toner consumption.
Dust on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the printout. Always keep it clean (see Cleaning the machine).
If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the scanner lid until its hinges are caught by the stopper and then close the lid. If the book or magazine is thicker than 30 mm, start copying with the scanner lid open.


	Be careful not to break the scanner glass. You may get hurt. Do not put hands while closing the scanner lid. The scanner lid may fall on your hands and get hurt. Do not look the light from inside of the scanner while copying or scanning. It is harmful to eyes.

In the document feeder

Using the document feeder, you can load up to 40 sheets of paper (80 g/m², 20 lbs bond) for one job.

Open the document feeder guide cover.
Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading originals.
Load the original face up into the document feeder input tray. Make sure that the bottom of the original stack matches the paper size marked on the document input tray.
Adjust the document feeder width guides to the paper size.


	Dust on the document feeder glass may cause black lines on the printout. Always keep the glass clean (see Cleaning the machine).