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# Printing on Thick Paper

Follow the procedure below to print on thick paper and label paper. Thick paper and label paper are fed from the bypass tray.

- For printing using the bypass tray on paper such as thick paper, be sure to install the duplex unit (optional).

- Paper heavier than 105 g/m2 (198.5 lb.) is inserted into the bypass tray one sheet at a time. Paper lighter than that can be loaded in paper tray.

1. Open the printer properties dialog box from the application.

2. On the [Setup] tab, click [Thick] in the [Paper type:] list.

3. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK].

   A confirmation message appears.

4. Check the message, and then click [OK].

5. Make print settings, and then click [OK].

   - The [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key lights.

6. Slide the envelope selector to the forward position .

7. Slide the bypass tray guides into position according to the paper size, and then pull the bypass tray extension out.

8. Insert a sheet of paper into the bypass tray with the print side face up.

   - Paper can only be inserted one sheet at a time.

   - Support the sheet with your hands to keep it from sliding out and dropping.

   - Insert the sheet straight into the bypass tray.

   - The thick paper should be between the top and bottom of the bypass tray guides.

9. Press the [Test Paper Feed/Resume] key, and then push the sheet into the printer a little.

   Printing starts.

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