Media and tray_ 365.media and trayThis chapter provides information on how to load print media into your machine.This chapter includes:• Selecting print media• Changing the tray size• Loading paper in the tray• Printing on special media• Setting the paper Type and Size• Using the output supportSELECTING PRINT MEDIAYou can print on a variety of print media, such as plain paper, envelopes,labels, and transparencies. Always use print media that meet the guidelinesfor use with your machine.Guidelines to select the print mediaPrint media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this user’s guidemay cause the following problems:• Poor print quality• Increased paper jams• Premature wear on the machine.Properties, such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content, areimportant factors that affect the machine’s performance and the outputquality. When you choose print materials, consider the following:• The type, size and weight of the print media for your machine aredescribed in print media specifications (See "Print media specifications"on page 89).• Desired outcome: The print media you choose should be appropriate foryour project.• Brightness: Some print media are whiter than others and producesharper, more vibrant images.• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the print media affects howcrisp the printing looks on the paper.• Some print media may meet all of the guidelines in this section andstill not produce satisfactory results. This may be the result ofimproper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels,or other variables over which cannot be controlled.• Before purchasing large quantities of print media, ensure that itmeets the requirements specified in this user’s guide.Using print media that does not meet these specifications may causeproblems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by thewarranty or service agreements.The amount of paper put into the tray may differ according to media typeused (See "Print media specifications" on page 89).Media sizes supported in duplex modeMODE SIZE TYPE SOURCEDuplexprintingaa. 60 to 120 g/m 2 (16~32 lb. bond) only.Optional for CLP-670NLetter, A4,Legal, US Folio,OficioPlain, Color,Preprinted,Recycled,Thick cbb. If media weight is 120 g/m 2 (32 lb. bond), load a paper into themulti-purpose tray one by one., Thinc. If media weight is 60 g/m 2 (16 lb. bond), select the Thin type.• tray 1• optional tray• multi-purpose trayCHANGING THE TRAY SIZEThe tray is preset to Letter or A4 size, depending on your country. Tochange the size, you need to adjust the paper guides.1 Tray extend lever2 Paper length guide3 Paper width guide1. Hold the tray with one hand, and with the other hand squeeze and slidethe paper length guide to locate them in the correct paper size slotmarked at the bottom of the tray.2. Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages beforeloading papers.