Samsung CLX-3170FN User Manual

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Loading originals and print media_ 28loading originals and print mediaThis chapter introduces you how to load originals and print media into your machine.This chapter includes:• Loading originals• Selecting print media• Changing the size of the paper in the paper tray• Printing on special print materials• Setting the paper size and typeLOADING ORIGINALSYou can use the scanner glass to load an original for copying and scanning.On the scanner glass1. Lift and open the scanner lid.2. Place the original face down on the scanner glass and align it with theregistration guide at the top left corner of the glass.3. Close the scanner lid.SELECTING 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. Print media that does not meet the guidelinesoutlined in this user’s guide may 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 later in this section.• 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.• Be careful not to break the scan glass. You may get hurt.• Be careful not to let the scan cover fall over your hands. You mayget hurt.• When scanning or copying, do not look at the light inside thescanner. It is harmful for your eyes and it can be dangerous.• Leaving the scanner lid open while copying may affect copy qualityand toner consumption.• Dust on the scanner glass may cause black spots on the printout.Always keep it clean.• If you are copying a page from a book or magazine, lift the scannerlid until its hinges are caught by the stopper and then close the lid.If the book or magazine is thicker than 30 mm, start copying withthe lid open.• 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 Samsung has no control.• 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 bySamsung’s warranty or service agreements.Make sure not to use the inkjet photo paper with this machine. Itcould cause damage to the machine.Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals