Oki B401dn User Manual

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Paper recommendations > 35> Envelopes should be loaded flap down, face up with the top edge to the left andshort edge into the printer.> Load Transparencies face up and top edge into the printer.> For heavyweight paper or cardstock open the rear stacker to collect the printedoutput. This will give the paper a nearly straight path through the machine,avoiding paper jams and damage to the paper.3. B431: If required, set the media size and orientation in the media menu using thecontrol panel, then issue the print command.B401/B411: If required, set the media size and orientation in the ConfigurationTool, then issue the print command.P APER FEED, SIZE AND MEDIA SETTINGThe process used to fuse (fix) the printed image to the paper involves a mixture of pressureand heat. Too much heat will cause lightweight paper to crease or curl and corrugations intransparencies. Too little heat will cause the image not to fuse fully into heavyweight paper.B401DN, B411D, B411DNYou can change the media type as follows:1. Start the Configuration Tool.2. Expand the User Menu to list the options.3. Expand the Media Menu to list the options.4. Click on the paper tray being used. Adjust the media type to the required settingand, if necessary, the paper size to the size of the paper being used.5. Click Save to Device icon, to save the new settings.6. Click OK.NOTEDo not select Duplex printing on envelopes.CAUTION!Damage to the printer may occur if the incorrect paper setting isused when printing on a different media.NOTE> You can also set the media type in your printer driver. However, theprinter driver settings will override the settings on the control panel orConfiguration Tool.> Remember to reset the printer for normal paper after printing on adifferent media.NOTEAlthough media properties can be set in the printer driver for particular jobs,when filling a tray with media it is recommended that you manually set theprinter to match the media as described here.