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Printing on Specialty Media
This section includes:
■Printing Transparencies  on page 3-32
■Printing Envelopes on page 3-37
■Printing Labels on page 3-40
■Printing Glossy Paper  on page 42
■Printing Custom Size Paper  on page 3-45
For information about printing on othe r types of specialty media, see the 
Advanced Features Guide  at www.xerox.com/office/7400support
Printing Transparencies
Transparencies can be printed from Tray 1 (MPT)  and Tray 2. They should be printed on one 
side only.
For best results, use only transparencies that  are recommended for your printer. For more 
information, see the  Recommended Media List  at www.xerox.com/office/7400support
To order paper, transparencies, or other specia lty media, contact your local reseller or go to 
www.xerox.com/office/supplies
.
Caution: Damage caused by using unsupported paper, transparencies, and other specialty 
media is not covered by the Xerox warranty,  service agreement, or Total Satisfaction 
Guarantee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is  available in the United States and Canada. 
Coverage may vary outside these areas; please contact your local representative for details.
Guidelines
■Remove all paper before loadi ng transparencies in the tray.
■Do not load more than 50 transparencies  in Tray 1 (MPT). Do not load more than 
200 transparencies in Tray 2. Overloading  the tray may cause the printer to jam.
■Handle transparencies by the edges using bo th hands to avoid fingerprints and creases, 
which can cause poor print quality.
■After loading the transparencies  in the tray, use the control panel to change the paper type 
to  Phaser 35-Series Transparency .
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Printing Transparencies from Tray 1 (MPT)
1.Open Tray 1 (MPT)  by pulling up and out on the ha ndle, and then unfold the two 
extensions.
2. Insert the transparencies into  the tray, and adjust the paper gu ides to match the size of the 
transparencies:
■Place the long edge of the transparencies against the roller.
■Do not load more than 50 transparencies.
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When the control panel prompts  you to confirm the type and size of paper in the tray, 
select  Change setup , and then press the  OKbutton.
a. Select  Phaser 35-Series Transparency  as the paper type, and then press the 
OK button.
b. Select the appropriate transpar ency size, and then press the OKbutton.
4. In the printer driver, select  Tray 1 as the paper source and/or select  Transparency as the 
paper type.
Printing Transparencies from Tray 2
1. Pull out the tray.
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If necessary, adjust the length and side pa per guides to fit the transparency size.
Note: When the paper guides are adjusted corr ectly, there may be a small space between 
the transparencies and the guides.
3. Insert transparencies into the tray.
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Push the tray completely into the printer.
5. At the control panel, select  Paper Tray Setup, and then press the OKbutton.
a. Select  Tr a y 2 P a p e r , and then press the  OKbutton.
b. Select  Change setup , and then press the  OKbutton. 
c. Select  Phaser 35-Series Transparency  as the paper type, and then press the 
OK button.
d. Select the appropriate transpar ency size, and then press the OKbutton.
6. In the printer driver, select  Tr a n s p a r e n c y as the paper type and/or select  Tr a y  2 as the 
paper source.
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Printing Envelopes
Envelopes can be printed from Tray 1 (MPT) only. For a list of supported envelope sizes, see 
Supported Paper Sizes and Weights for Tray 1 (MPT)  on page 3-6.
Guidelines
■Use only paper envelopes specified in the Supported Paper Sizes and Weights table. 
Successful envelope printing is highly dependent on the quality and construction of the 
envelopes. Use envelopes made specifically for laser printers.
■It is recommended that you maintain cons tant temperatures and relative humidity.
■Store unused envelopes in their packaging to  avoid the effects of moisture and dryness 
which can affect print quality and cause wr inkling. Excessive moisture can cause the 
envelopes to seal before or during printing.
■Avoid padded envelopes; purchase envelopes that lie flat on a surface. 
■Remove air bubbles from the envelopes before  loading by setting a heavy book on top of 
the envelopes.
■If wrinkling or embossing problems occur, use a different brand of envelopes made 
specifically for laser printers.
Caution: Never use envelopes with windows or meta l clasps; they can damage the printer. 
Damage caused by using unsupported envelopes is not covered under the Xerox warranty, 
service agreement, or Total Satisfaction Guar antee. The Total Satisfaction Guarantee is 
available in the United States and Canada. Cove rage may vary outside these areas, please 
contact your local representative for details.
Print Envelopes from Tray 1 (MPT)
1. Open Tray 1 (MPT) by pulling up and out on  the handle, and then unfold the two 
extensions.
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3-38 2.Insert the envelopes into Tray 1 (MPT), and adjust the paper guides to match the size of 
the envelopes:
■Insert envelopes flap-side down, so the top of the envelope enters first.
■For C4 envelopes, fold and tuck the envelope flaps into the envelopes. Insert envelopes 
flap-side down, so the bottom of the envelope enters first.
Note:Do not load more than 10 envelopes. Overloading the tray may cause jams.
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3-39 3.If you loaded envelopes with a height less than 111 mm (4.4 in.), open the left-side output 
tray.
4.When the control panel prompts you to confirm the type and size of paper in the tray, 
select Change setup, and then press the OKbutton.
a.Select Envelope as the paper type, and then press the OKbutton.
Note:If you are printing on unusually light or heavy envelopes, select Light Envelopes 
or Heavy Envelopes. For more information, see Supported Paper and Media on 
page 3-3.
b.Select the appropriate envelope size, and then press the OKbutton.
5.In the printer driver, select Tray 1 as the paper source and/or select Envelope as the paper 
type.
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Printing Labels
Labels can be printed from Tray 1 (MPT) only. 
To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go to 
www.xerox.com/office/supplies
.
See also: 
Supported Paper Sizes and Weights for Tray 1 (MPT) on page 3-6
Guidelines
■Do not use vinyl labels.
■Print only on one side of the sheet of labels.
■Do not use any sheet where labels are missing; it may damage the printer.
■Store unused labels flat in their original packaging. Leave the sheets of labels inside the 
original packaging until ready to use. Return any unused sheets of labels to the original 
packaging and reseal it.
■Do not store labels in extremely dry or humid conditions or extremely hot or cold 
conditions. Storing them in extreme conditions may cause print-quality problems or cause 
them to jam in the printer.
■Rotate stock frequently. Long periods of storage in extreme conditions can cause labels to 
curl and jam the printer.
Printing Labels from Tray 1 (MPT)
1.Open Tray 1 (MPT) by pulling up and out on the handle, and then unfold the two 
extensions.
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3-41 2.Insert the labels into the tray:
■Place the side to be printed faceup, with the top of the sheet entering the printer first.
Caution:Do not load paper or media past the fill line indicated on the tray. Overloading 
the tray may cause jams.
3.Adjust the paper guides to match the size of the sheets.
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