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WorkCentre® C2424 Copier-Printer
Loading Media
This chapter includes:
■ "Supported Media" on page 2-2
■ "Loading Media in Tray 1" on page 2-7
■ "Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4" on page 2-13
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Supported Media Supported Media This section includes: ■ "Tray and Media Usage Guidelines" on page 2-2 ■ "Duplex Automatic Document Feeder Guidelines" on page 2-3 ■ "Supported Papers, Transparencies, and Other Specialty Media" on page 2-4 ■ "Supported Envelopes" on page 2-5 ■ "Media Storage Guidelines" on page 2-6 ■ "Media that May Damage Your System" on page 2-6 Your system is designed to be used with a variety of paper types. Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure the best print and
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Supported Media ■ Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with release strips. ■ Do not print CD labels in this system. ■ When using pre-punched paper, load the paper so that the holes are on the right side of the tray. Adjust print and copy margins to accommodate the pre-punched holes. Duplex Automatic Document Feeder Guidelines The document feeder accommodates original sizes from 114 x 140 mm (4.5 x 5.5 in.) to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14.0 in.),
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Supported Media Supported Papers, Transparencies, and Other Specialty Media Paper Sizes Paper Types Paper Weight/Description 2 ● ● Letter (8.5 x 11.0 in.) Plain Paper, 60–120 g/m (16–32 lb. Bond) (22–45 lb. Cover) Letterhead, A4 (210 x 297 mm) 2 ● ● Card Stock 121–220 g/m Legal (8.5 x 14.0 in.) (33–40 lb. Bond) (46–80 lb. Cover) Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in.) A5 (148 x 210 mm) Statement (5.5 x 8.5 in.) US Folio (8.5 x 13 in.) B5 ISO (176 x 250 mm) B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm) 2 ● ● Letter (8.5 x 11.0 i
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Supported Media Supported Envelopes Note All envelopes should be printed single-sided only. Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with release strips. Some wrinkling and embossing may occur when printing envelopes. See Printing on the User Documentation CD-ROM for information on how to minimize these occurrences. Tray Size/Description ■ #10 Commercial (4.12 x 9.5 in.) Print these envelopes from any tray ■ DL (110 x 220 mm) ■ C5 (162 x 229 mm)
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Supported Media Media Storage Guidelines Providing a good environment, and safe handling and storage conditions for your paper and other media contributes to optimum print quality. ■ Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible to damage from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun and fluorescent bulbs, is particularly damaging to paper items. The intensity and length of exposure to visible light on paper items s
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Loading Media in Tray 1 Loading Media in Tray 1 Use Tray 1 for a wide range of media including: ■ Plain paper ■ Transparencies ■ Card stock ■ Labels ■ Envelopes ■ Some specialty media, such as photo paper, index cards, business cards, trifold brochures, glossy paper, carbonless paper, and weatherproof paper. ■ Custom size paper ranging from 76 x 127 mm (3.0 x 5.0 in.) to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14.0 in.). Note If you change the paper in Tray 1, you are prompted by the control panel to either acce
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Loading Media in Tray 1 To load paper or other media in Tray 1: 1. Open Tray 1 by pulling up and out on the handle. 2424-006 2. Open the tray extension. 2424-007 WorkCentre® C2424 Copier-Printer 2-8
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Loading Media in Tray 1 3. Insert the paper or other media into the tray. ■ Single-sided printing: Insert the side to be printed facedown with the top of page against the roller. ■ 2-sided printing: Insert side one faceup with the bottom of the page against the roller. 2424-177 ■ Pre-punched Paper: Load pre-punched paper with the holes next to the right paper guide. 2424-182 Caution When using pre-punched paper, adjust print or copy margins to accommodate the holes. Printing over the holes
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Loading Media in Tray 1 ■ Envelopes: Insert envelopes with the flap side up and the flap toward the left of the system. Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate envelope size. 2424-010 Caution Do not load paper above the fill line on the inside of the left guide. Overloading the tray may cause paper jams. 2424-009 WorkCentre® C2424 Copier-Printer 2-10
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Loading Media in Tray 1 4. Verify that the paper is pushed against the roller until it stops and verify that the side guides are pressed against the paper. 2424-041 5. When prompted at the control panel: ■ If the paper size and type are correct, press the Enter button. ■ If the paper size and type are not correct, select Change, press the Enter button, select the paper size, press the Enter button, select the paper type, then press the Enter button. ■ If you are using custom size paper, see
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Loading Media in Tray 1 6. Adjust the output tray for short or long media. 2424-186 2424-056 For media shorter than 190 mm (7.5 in.), flip up the For media longer than 297 mm (11.7 in.), paper stop. extend the output tray. WorkCentre® C2424 Copier-Printer 2-12
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Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4 Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4 Use Trays 2, 3, and 4 for a wide range of media including: ■ Plain paper ■ Transparencies ■ Labels ■ #10 Commercial, DL, and C5 envelopes ■ Some specialty papers, such as Xerox Professional Solid Ink Photo Paper and Glossy Paper, and Xerox Phaser Postcards, Trifold Brochures, and Weatherproof Paper. To load paper or other media in Tray 2, 3, or 4: 1. Pull the tray completely out of the system. 2424-001 WorkCentre® C2424 Copi
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Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4 2. If necessary, adjust the length and side paper guides to match the size of the paper. ■ Press the sides of the length guide, then slide the guide until the arrow on the guide matches the appropriate paper size and clicks into place. ■ Slide the side guides until the arrows on the guides match the appropriate paper size and the guides click into place. 2424-094 Note When the paper guides are adjusted correctly, there may be a small space between the pape
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Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4 ■ Pre-punched Paper: Load pre-punched paper with the holes next to the right paper guide. 2424-183 Caution When using pre-punched paper, adjust print or copy margins to accommodate the holes. Printing over the holes may cause ink to transfer onto subsequent pages. A minimum margin of 19 mm (0.75 in.) is recommended. ■ Envelopes: Insert the envelopes with the flap side down and the flap of the envelope toward the left of the system. 2424-100 Caution There ar
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Loading Media in Trays 2, 3, and 4 4. Insert the tray into the tray slot and push it completely to the back of the system. 2424-004 5. If you changed the paper type, select the tray paper type: a. On the control panel, press the Copy or Print button. b. In the menu, select Paper Supply, then press the Enter button. c. Select Tray 2, 3, or 4 Paper Type, then press the Enter button. d. Select the appropriate paper type, then press the Enter button to save your selection. 6. Adjust the output tray
