Loading the MediaCassettemagicolor 6100 DeskLaser User's Guide3-4Loading the Media CassetteThis section discusses loading the media cassette with paper. If you’re using anothertype of media, refer to “Using Media Other Than Paper” on page 3-7 for information.Paper SpecificationsPrepare the Paper1 Take a stack of about 250 sheets (½ ream).» Note:Don’t unwrap the paper above the printer as this might cause paperparticles to fall into the printer.2 Holding the stack with one hand, fan thepaper with the other.This gets air through the sheets and preventsstatic buildup.3 Take off the top and bottom sheets.Residual glue buildup on these sheets may cause media jams.Input Cassette Universal or optional Letter/A4Capacity 250 sheets of 20 lb bond (75 g/m²) paper; capacity for otherweights varies accordinglyType Any standard or recycled office paper suitable for plain-paper laser printers,such as– Hammermill Laser Print Letterhead/memo paperWeight Plain paper, 16–24 lb bond (60–90 g/m²), thick stock 24–43 lb (90–163 g/m²)Print Mode Automatic (Plain Paper)Duplexing Duplexing is supported only on plain paper and limited thick stock. Supportedup to 28 lb (105 g/m²). See “Duplex (2-Sided) Printing” in chapter 4,“Advanced Printer Operations.”Notes We do not recommend using perforated or prepunched paper.You should test any stock thicker than 24 lb (90 g/m²) to ensure that itsperformance is acceptable.
