Phaser 6250 Reference Manual

Copyright © 2003 Xerox Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 2-9 Basic Printing This topic includes: ■ "Tray 1 (MPT) Paper Path" on page 2-9 ■ "Loading Paper in Tray 1 (MPT)" on page 2-10 ■ "Trays 2-4 Paper Path" on page 2-12 ■ "Loading Paper in Trays 2-4" on page 2-12 ■ "Factors Affecting Printer Performance" on page 2-17 Follow these steps to print jobs: 1. Load paper in the tray. 2. Confirm the paper type at the printer’s front panel. 3. Select File/Print to adjust the printing options in the printer driver. For more information go to Reference/Printing/Adjusting Printing Options on the User Documentation CD- ROM. 4. Send the job to the printer from the application’s Print dialog box. Tray 1 (MPT) Paper Path The following graphic displays the printer’s paper path: 6250-089

2-10 Loading Paper in Tray 1 (MPT) Use Tray 1 (MPT) for plain paper, envelopes, transparencies, custom size paper, labels, business cards, greeting cards, CD/DVD labels, and CD/DVD inserts. For more information on paper types, weights, and sizes, go to Reference/Printing/Supported Papers on the User Documentation CD-ROM. 1. Open Tray 1 (MPT) by pushing the handle down and out. d. 2. Adjust the paper guides to match the size of the paper. Caution If you change the type of paper in a tray, you must change the paper type on the front panel to match the paper that you loaded. If you fail to do this, print-quality problems can occur and the fuser can be damaged. Caution 6250-045 P h a s e r 6 2 5 0 6250-006 6250-007

2-11 3. Fan the paper to release sheets that may stick together. 4. Insert the paper, transparencies, or envelopes into the tray. Place the side to be printed facedown with the top of the page at the back of the tray. Do not load paper above the fill line. Place envelopes with the flap side up and top of the envelope towards the right of the printer. 5. If necessary, press the guides inward to match the size of the paper. 6250-072 6250-010

2-12 When prompted by the front panel to confirm the paper type and size: 6. If you have not changed the type or size of paper, press the OK button to accept the current setting for paper type and size. 7. If you have changed the paper type: a. At the printer’s front panel, select Change, then press the OK button. b. Select the appropriate paper type. c. Press the OK button to save your selection. 8. If you have changed the paper size: a. Select the appropriate paper size. b. Press the OK button to save your selection. Trays 2-4 Paper Path The following graphic displays the printer’s paper path: Loading Paper in Trays 2-4 For more information on paper types, weights, and sizes, go to Reference/Printing/Supported Papers on the User Documentation CD-ROM. Caution DO NOT load card stock, photo paper, envelopes, business cards, greeting cards, CD/DVD labels, and CD/DVD inserts in Trays 2-4. Do not load transparencies or labels in Trays 3 or 4. Use Tray 1 (MPT) or Tray 2 for printing these media types. Caution If you change the type of paper in a tray, you must change the paper type on the front panel to match the paper that you loaded. If you fail to do this, print-quality problems can occur and the fuser can be damaged. 6250-093 6250-04 P h a s e r 6 2 5 0

2-13 1. Pull out the tray. 2. If loading paper having a different width or length, adjust the width and length guides. 3. Fan the paper to release sheets that may stick together. 4. Insert paper into the tray. 6250-035 6250-001 6200-004

2-14 ■ For one-sided prints, place the side to be printed faceup with the top of the page at the front of the tray. ■ For two-sided prints, place the side to be printed with the odd-numbered pages facedown with the top of the page at the back of the tray. 6250-041 6250-074

2-15 ■ If using paper with pre-punched holes, place the holes toward the right side of the tray. Note Observe the fill lines on the side of the tray. Do not load paper above the fill line (1); it may cause the printer to jam. Do not load transparencies or glossy-coated paper above the transparency fill line (2). Place the paper under the front corner tabs and the tabs on the back guide. Do not load transparencies in Trays 3 or 4. 5. If necessary, press the guides inward to match the size of the paper. 6250-058 PH 6250-003 1 2 6200-004

2-16 6. Insert the paper tray into the printer and push the tray completely to the back of the printer. When prompted by the front panel to confirm the paper type and size: 7. If you have not changed the type or size of paper, press the OK button to accept the current setting for paper type and size. 8. If you have changed the paper type: a. At the printer’s front panel, select Change, then press the OK button. b. Select the appropriate paper type. c. Press the OK button to save your selection. 9. If you have changed the paper size: a. Select the appropriate paper size. b. Press the OK button to save your selection. Note For more information about printing options and other selections, click the Help button on the printer driver tab to view the online help. 6250-036

2-17 Factors Affecting Printer Performance Many factors affect a print job. They include the print speed (stated in number of pages per minute), the media used, download time, and printer processing time. The computer download time and printer processing time are affected by several factors including: ■ Printer memory ■ Connection type (network, parallel or USB) ■ Network operating system ■ Printer configuration ■ File size and type of graphics ■ Computer speed Note Additional printer memory (RAM) may improve overall printer functions, but will not increase the pages per minute (ppm) ability of the printer.