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Samsung ProXpress SL-M4030 Laser Printer - Loading Paper

Introduction

This document provides instructions on how to load paper into the printer.

Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in tray 1. Tray 1 can hold a maximum of 550 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) plain paper.

You can purchase optional trays and attach them below the standard tray to load an additional 550 sheets of paper for each tray. You can attach up to four additional trays.

Paper tray overview

To change the size of the paper in the tray, adjust the paper guides.

note:
If you do not adjust the paper guides, it could cause paper jams or skewed output.

Figure : Paper guides

Paper length guide

Paper width guide

Paper limit mark

The paper-level indicator shows the amount of paper in the tray.

Figure : Paper-level indicator

Full

Empty

Loading paper in tray 1 or the optional trays

To load paper in tray 1, or in the optional trays, use the following steps:

note:
This procedure is the same for all optional trays.

Open the paper tray.

Figure : Open the tray
Squeeze the paper-width and paper-length guides and slide them to the correct position for the paper size you are loading.

Figure : Adjust the paper guides
Flex or fan the edge of the paper stack to separate the pages before loading the paper into the tray.

Figure : Flex or fan the paper
Load the paper into the tray and then adjust the paper guides so they rest against the stack of paper.

Figure : Load paper and adjust the paper guides
note:
- Do not push the paper width guide too far inward as it will bend the paper.
- If you do not adjust the paper width guide, paper jams might occur.
  
  Figure : Properly adjust the paper guides
- Do not use paper with a leading-edge curl as it could cause a paper jam or wrinkled output.
  
  Figure : Do not load paper with a curled edge
Close the tray.

Figure : Close the tray
When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the tray.

Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray

The multi-purpose tray can hold special sizes and types of print media, such as postcards, note cards, and envelopes. It is useful for single-page printing on letterhead or colored paper.

Tips on using the multi-purpose tray
Use the following tips when printing from the multi-purpose tray: Load only one size of print media at a time in the multi-purpose tray. To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the tray. Make sure the print media you are using meets the supported media guidelines. For more information, refer to the user guide for your printer. Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the tray.

Tips on using the multi-purpose tray

Use the following tips when printing from the multi-purpose tray:

Load only one size of print media at a time in the multi-purpose tray.
To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in the tray.
Make sure the print media you are using meets the supported media guidelines. For more information, refer to the user guide for your printer.
Flatten any curl on postcards, envelopes, and labels before loading them into the tray.

Follow these steps to load paper in the multi-purpose tray:

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When printing a document, set the paper size and type in the software application.

Press on the front of the multi-purpose tray to release it.

Figure : Press on the front of the tray to release it
Pull down the tray to open it, and then unfold the tray extension.

Figure : Pull down the tray and unfold the tray extension
Load the paper into the tray.

Figure : Load paper
Squeeze the paper width guides and adjust them to the width of the paper in the tray.

note:
Make sure the width guides are not too tight or the paper will bend, which could cause a paper jam or skewed output.

Figure : Adjust the paper width guides
When you print a document, set the paper type and size for the multi-purpose tray.

Printing on special media

The paper setting in the printer and the driver should match. This will prevent a paper mismatch error.

To change the paper settings in the printer software, use the Samsung Easy Printer Manager or the SyncThru™ Web Service:
- If the printer is connected to your computer, set the printer settings in Samsung Easy Printer Manager > Advanced Setting > Device Settings.
- If the printer is connected to a network, set the printer settings in the SyncThru™ Web Service > Settings tab > Machine Settings.
To change the paper settings from the printer control panel, go to the Menu icon () > Paper > select the desired tray > Paper Size and/or Paper Type.

The following table lists the paper types that are supported by each of the trays in the printer:

Paper type	Tray 1	Optional tray	Multi-purpose tray
Plain
Thick
Thicker
Thin
Bond
Color
Cardstock
Labels
Envelopes		Tray 2 only
Preprinted
Cotton
Recycled
Archive
Letterhead
Punched

Envelopes

Printing successfully on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes.

To print on an envelope, load it into the multi-purpose tray as shown in the figure below.

Figure : Load the envelope and adjust the width guides

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If envelopes are printed out with wrinkles, creases, or black lines, open the rear cover and push down the pressure levers about 90 degrees, then try printing again. Keep the rear cover opened during printing.

Figure : Push down the pressure levers inside the rear cover

Pressure lever

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When printing on an envelope, close the output support. Otherwise, a paper jam might occur.

Figure : Close the output support

Output support

Tips for printing on envelopes
When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors: Weight: Envelopes should not exceed 90 g/m2 as this could cause a jam in the printer. Construction: Envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm curl, and should not contain air. Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, poorly made, or damaged. Temperature: Envelopes should resist the heat and pressure of the printer during operation. Do not use stamped envelopes. Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp and well-creased folds. Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, self-adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials. Make sure the seam at both ends of the envelope extends all the way to the corner of the envelope. Figure : Inspect the seams on envelopes Acceptable Unacceptable Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip, or with more than one flap that folds over the seal, must use adhesives compatible with the printer's fusing temperature (about 170° C (338 °F)) for 0.1 second. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and could damage the fuser. For best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm from the edges of the envelope. Avoid printing on the area where the envelope's seams meet.

Tips for printing on envelopes

When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors:
- Weight: Envelopes should not exceed 90 g/m2 as this could cause a jam in the printer.
- Construction: Envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm curl, and should not contain air.
- Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, poorly made, or damaged.
- Temperature: Envelopes should resist the heat and pressure of the printer during operation.
Do not use stamped envelopes.
Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp and well-creased folds.
Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, self-adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials.
Make sure the seam at both ends of the envelope extends all the way to the corner of the envelope.
Figure : Inspect the seams on envelopes

Acceptable

Unacceptable
Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip, or with more than one flap that folds over the seal, must use adhesives compatible with the printer's fusing temperature (about 170° C (338 °F)) for 0.1 second. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and could damage the fuser.
For best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm from the edges of the envelope.
Avoid printing on the area where the envelope's seams meet.

Labels

caution:
To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels designed for use in laser printers.

Load the sheet of labels face up in the tray, and then adjust the width guides so they rest against the edge of the sheet.

Figure : Load the sheet of labels and adjust the width guides

Tips for printing on labels
When selecting labels, consider the following factors: Adhesives: Should be stable at your printer's fusing temperature of about 170° C (338° F), and should not have excessive curl. Use only labels that have For use in Laser Printers on the carton box. Arrangement: Use only labels that do not have any exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets that have spaces between the labels, causing serious jams. Curl: Labels must lie flat with no more than 13 mm of curl in any direction. Condition: Do not use labels that are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged. Make sure there is not any exposed adhesive material between labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to printer components. Do not run a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive backing is designed only for a single pass through the printer. Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet.

Tips for printing on labels

When selecting labels, consider the following factors:
- Adhesives: Should be stable at your printer's fusing temperature of about 170° C (338° F), and should not have excessive curl. Use only labels that have For use in Laser Printers on the carton box.
- Arrangement: Use only labels that do not have any exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets that have spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.
- Curl: Labels must lie flat with no more than 13 mm of curl in any direction.
- Condition: Do not use labels that are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged.
Make sure there is not any exposed adhesive material between labels. Exposed areas can cause labels to peel off during printing, which can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause damage to printer components.
Do not run a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive backing is designed only for a single pass through the printer.
Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet.

Cardstock or custom-sized paper

Load the cardstock or custom-sized paper into the tray, and then adjust the width guides so they rest against the edge of the cardstock or paper.

note:
In the software application, set the margins to at least 6.4 mm (0.25 inches) away from the edges of the material.

Figure : Load the cardstock or custom-sized paper and adjust the width guides

Preprinted paper

Load the preprinted paper into the tray with the printed side face up and an uncurled edge entering the printer first. Adjust the width guides so they rest against the edge of the paper.

note:
Print quality is not guaranteed when using preprinted paper.

Figure : Load the preprinted paper and adjust the width guides

Tips for printing on preprinted paper
The ink on the preprinted paper must be heat-resistant so it will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer's fusing temperature (about 170°C (338° F)) for 0.1 second. The ink on the preprinted paper must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect the rollers inside the printer. Before loading preprinted paper, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off the preprinted paper, reducing print quality.

Tips for printing on preprinted paper

The ink on the preprinted paper must be heat-resistant so it will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer's fusing temperature (about 170°C (338° F)) for 0.1 second.
The ink on the preprinted paper must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect the rollers inside the printer.
Before loading preprinted paper, verify that the ink on the paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off the preprinted paper, reducing print quality.