Epson Aculaser CX28DN User Manual

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Guaranteed Imageable (Printable) Area
The printable area on all media sizes is 
up to 4 mm (0.157) from the edges of 
the media.
Each media size has a specific image-
able area, the maximum area on which 
the machine can print clearly and with-
out distortion. 
This area is subject to both hardware 
limits (the physical media size and the 
margins required by the machine) and 
software constraints (the amount of 
memory available for the full-page 
frame buffer). The guaranteed imageable (printable) area for all media sizes 
is the page size minus 4.0 mm (0.157) from all edges of the media.
Imageable Area—Envelopes
Envelopes have a nonguaranteed imageable area that varies with envelope 
type.
The envelope 
print orienta-
tion is deter-
mined 
by your appli-
cation.
With the Enve-
lope DL size 
(long edge 
feeding), the nonimageable areas on the left and right sides are 6 mm.
Page Margins
Margins are set through your application. Some applications allow you to set 
custom page sizes and margins while others have only standard page sizes 
and margins from which to choose. If you choose a standard format, you may 
lose part of your image (due to imageable area constraints). If you can cus-
tom-size your page in your application, use those sizes given for the imagea-
ble area for optimum results.
a
a
a
a
Printable
Area
a=4.0 mm (0.157)
Guaranteed
area
Nonguaranteed area
Nonimageable area 4.0 mm (0.157)
 
						

							Loading Media 100
Loading Media 
How do I load media?
Take off the top and bottom sheets of a 
ream of paper. Holding a stack of approx-
imately 100 sheets at a time, fan the 
stack to prevent static buildup before 
inserting it in a tray.
Do not fan transparencies.
Note
Although this machine was designed for printing on a wide range of 
media types, it is not intended to print exclusively on a single media 
type except plain paper. Continuous printing on media other than plain 
paper (such as envelopes, labels, thick stock, or transparencies) may 
adversely affect print quality or reduce engine life.
When refilling media, first remove any media remaining in the tray. Stack it 
with the new media, even the edges, then reload it. 
Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray)
For details on the types and sizes of media that can be printed from Tray 1, 
refer to “Specifications” on page 90.
Loading Plain Paper
1Open Tray 1.
 
						

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2Slide the media guides to pro-
vide more space between them.
3Press down on the center of the 
paper-lifting plate until the left 
and right locking tabs (white) 
lock into place.
4Load the paper face down in the 
tray.
 
						

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Do not load so much 
paper that the top of the 
stack is higher than the 
maximum limit guide. Up 
to 100 sheets (80 g/m
2 
[22 lb]) of plain paper can 
be loaded into the tray at 
one time.
5Slide the media guides against 
the edges of the paper.
6Select PAPER SETUP/TRAY1 PAPER in the UTILITY menu, and 
then select the settings for the size and type of paper that is loaded. See 
also “Specifications” on page 90.
Other Media
When loading media other than plain paper, set the media mode (Envelope, 
Label, Letterhead, Thick 1, Thick 2, Glossy 1, Glossy 2, or Transparency) in 
the driver for optimum print quality.
 
						

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Loading Envelopes
1Open Tray 1.
2Slide the media guides to pro-
vide more space between them.
3Press down on the center of the 
paper-lifting plate until the left 
and right locking tabs (white) 
lock into place.
 
						

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4Load the envelopes flap side up 
in the tray. 
Before loading enve-
lopes, press them down 
to make sure that all air is 
removed, and make sure 
that the folds of the flaps 
are firmly pressed; other-
wise the envelopes may 
become wrinkled or a 
media misfeed may 
occur.
Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded into the tray at one time.
For envelopes with the 
flap along the long edge 
(Envelope Chou #3, 
Envelope C6, Envelope 
Monarch and Envelope 
DL), load the envelopes 
with the flap side inserted 
first.
5Slide the media guides against 
the edges of the envelopes.
 
						

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6Select PAPER SETUP/TRAY1 PAPER in the UTILITY menu, and 
then select the settings for the size and type of media that is loaded. See 
also “Specifications” on page 90.
Loading Label Sheets/Letterheads/Postcards/Thick Stock/
Glossy Media and Transparencies
1Open Tray 1.
2Slide the media guides to pro-
vide more space between them.
 
						

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3Press down on the center of the 
paper-lifting plate until the left 
and right locking tabs (white) 
lock into place.
4Load the media face down in the 
tray.
Up to 20 sheets can be 
loaded into the tray at 
one time.
5Slide the media guides against 
the edges of the media.
6Select PAPER SETUP/TRAY1 PAPER in the UTILITY menu, and 
then select the settings for the size and type of media that is loaded. See 
also “Specifications” on page 90.
 
						

							Loading Media 107 Tray 2
Only plain paper can be loaded in Tray 2.
Loading Plain Paper
1Pull out Tray 2.
2Press down the media pressure 
plate to lock it into place.
 
						

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3Slide the media guides to pro-
vide more space between them.
4Load the paper face up in the 
tray.
Do not load above the  
mark. Up to 250 sheets 
(80 g/m2 [22 lb]) of plain 
paper can be loaded into 
the tray at one time.