Issue or Question
How do I change the paper type on the printer / copier?
Let’s say you want to print some name tag labels for an upcoming event. Or, you have some signage you need to update. Maybe you have letters that need to be printed on letterhead. You can print all of these on the copier, but you need to remember one important step. You need to change the paper type on the copier. Forgetting this step will cause smearing and other issues.
Environment
This information applies to:
- University of St. Thomas printers and copiers.
Resolution
Before You Begin
Important: You will need access to the printer / copier you wish to use.
- Log on to the printer / copier. On the main page, look to the lower right corner and select Tray Settings.
- You’ll now see the Tray Settings page. Here you can select any tray and modify the paper type in the tray. For this example we’ll use the Bypass Tray.
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Now you’ll have the ability to select the paper type for the tray in the example, we’ll select Labels. After selecting Labels, click OK.
- The copier is now set to paper type Labels for the Bypass Tray. The copier will now apply the correct amount of toner and heat for the paper type when you print your labels.
- Remember to change the tray back to Plain 1 when you are done with your special paper. Forgetting to make the change will result in the copier not pulling paper from this tray if the paper type does not match the setting on your computer.
Additional Resources
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