Xerox Phaser 3117 User Manual

SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER2.13
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 

3
This chapter will help you understand types of paper you 
can use with this printer and how to properly load paper in 
the tray for the best print quality. 
This chapter includes:
• Choosing Paper and Other Materials
• Verifying the Output Location
• Loading Paper
• Printing on Special Materials
• Canceling a Print Job
Using Print Materials
Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals 

USING PRINT MATERIALS3.2
Choosing Paper and Other Materials
You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain paper, 
envelopes, labels, transparencies and so on. See “Paper 
Specifications” on page 6.3. To get the best possible print 
quality, use only high-quality copier-grade paper.
When you choose print materials, consider the followings:
• 
Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be 
appropriate for the project.
• 
Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the 
paper...

USING PRINT MATERIALS3.3
3
Type and Capacities   
Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special 
material, keep these guidelines in mind:
• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper 
can cause paper jams and the poor print quality.
• Use only high quality copier grade paper for the best print 
quality. 
• Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a 
texture that is too smooth or too rough. Paper jams may 
occur.
•...

USING PRINT MATERIALS3.4
•For envelopes:
- Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp, well 
creased folds.
- Do not use envelopes with clasps and snaps.
- Do not use envelopes with windows, coated lining, self-
adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials.
- Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.
- Only use envelopes recommended for laser printers. Before 
loading envelopes in the tray, make sure that they are 
undamaged and are not stuck together. 
- Do not feed stamped envelopes.
• For...

USING PRINT MATERIALS3.5
3
• For Card Stock or Custom-sized materials:
- Postcards, 3.5 by 5.83 in.(index) cards and other custom-
sized materials can be printed with this printer. The 
minimum size is 76 by 127mm(3.0 by 5.0 in.) and the 
maximum size is 216 by 356mm(8.5 by 14 in.)
- Always insert the short-edge into the Manual Feed first. If 
you want to print in landscape mode, make this selection 
through your software. Inserting paper long-edge first may 
cause a paper jam.
- Do not print on media...

USING PRINT MATERIALS3.6
Verifying the Output Location
The printer has the paper output tray that collects paper face-
down, in correct order.
Notes:
• If you continuously print many pages, the surface of the output 
tray may become hot. Be careful not to touch the surface, and 
especially keep children away from the surface.
• The front output tray can hold up to 50 sheets of paper. Remove 
the pages so that the tray is not overloaded.
Loading Paper
Proper paper loading helps prevent paper jams and...

USING PRINT MATERIALS3.7
3
Using Manual Feed Mode
If you select Manual Feed in the Source option, you can 
manually load paper in the tray. Manually loading paper can be 
helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page 
is printed. 
If you experience a paper jam from the tray, load one sheet of 
paper at a time into the tray.
1Load the print material in the tray with the print side up. 
Adjust the paper guide against the print material without 
bending the paper.
2When you print a...

USING PRINT MATERIALS3.8
Printing on Special Materials
1Open the paper input tray.
2Load the print material in the paper input tray. Do not mix 
types. See the following directions to load each type of print 
material. 
•Load the envelopes in the tray 
with the flap side down.
The stamp area is 
on the left side and the end of the 
envelope 
with the stamp area enters the printer first 
and center of the tray.
Cautions: If you print 20 envelopes in succession, the surface of 
the top cover may become...

USING PRINT MATERIALS3.9
3
•Load transparencies in the tray with print side up, and the 
top with the adhesive strip going first. 
Notes: 
• To prevent transparencies from sticking to each other, do not let 
the printed sheets stack up as they are printed out.
• Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from 
the printer. 
• Do not use transparencies that are separating from the backing 
sheet.
•Load card stock with print side up, short edge first and 
center of the tray. 
•Load...