Settings Menu 3-53Printer Settings Menu Functions and OperationDefault PaperTypePlain Paper, Transparency, Heavy Paper, Recycled, Color,Letterhead, Tracing Paper, Labels, Bond Paper, EnvelopeThis parameter sets the default paper type to be used for print job. Thisprinter has internally defined optimal print modes for each specified papertype.IMPORTANT• If you are printing from an OS that does not have a printerdriver for the machine (MS-DOS, UNIX, etc.) make surethat the paper loaded in the paper drawer matches thepaper type specified in this setting. If the paper typespecified in this setting is not available, an error messagewill be displayed when the machine tries to print the joband the machine will stop. In addition, if a paper sourcehas not been selected through the application, themachine will automatically select default print settings forthe paper type and size. See “Setting a Paper Drawer forAuto Paper Selection/Auto Drawer Switching,” in theReference Guide.NOTE• Use the following figures as a guideline to decide whetherpaper should be specified as Plain Paper or Heavy Paper.- Plain Paper: 64 gsm - 90 gsm (64 g/m 2 - 90 g/m 2)- Heavy Paper: Paper heavier than Plain Paper -128 gsm (128 g/m 2)• Canon transparency film is recommended for printing ontransparencies.• Canon label paper is recommended for printing on labels.• Transparency, Tracing Paper, and Labels cannot beprinted using two-sided printing.Paper SizeOverrideOn, OffWhen paper of the size that is set in the printer driver has not been loadedin the paper drawer, the paper that is printed will be changed to thefollowing sizes.If [On] is selected, the paper size will be changed.If [Off] is selected, the paper supply message will be displayed and thepaper size will not be changed.Printer driver setting Paper that will be printed onA4 → LetterLetter → A4A3 → 11x1711x17 → A3