DMP-207 (260-2917) Paper Handling Faxback Doc. # 6681
The DMP-207 is a versatile printer that can print on a variety of papers.
This chapter discusses the details of these features in the following
sections:
Paper Types
Setting the Paper/Thickness Lever
Automatic Sheet Feeder
Manual Sheet Feeder
Printing on Envelopes
Top-of-Form Fine Adjustment
Clearing Paper Jams
PAPER TYPES
The DMP-207 can print on may types of paper, including letter- and legal-
size paper as well as envelopes.
NOTE: Regardless of the type of paper you use, to prevent possible paper
jams do not allow more than ten sheets to collect in the output
paper tray.
Single sheets. When you print with the automatic sheet feeder, the
printer accommodates 50 sheets of letter-size paper (8 1/2 x 11"). When
you use the manual sheet feeder, the DMP-207 can print on paper and
envelopes as narrow as 7.2 inches and as wide as 10.1 inches, and from 6
to 15 inches in length.
Thick paper. Paper up to .007 inches thick feeds smoothly through this
printer, allowing you to use bond or ledger up to 27 lb. However, for
thicker papers you must adjust the printhead away from the platen.
Envelopes. Envelopes can be printed by opening the flap and feeding
them into the manual feeder. The DMP-207 can print on most standard
envelope sizes, including #10, #6 3/4, #7 3/4, and DL. The size limits
are the same as for single-sheet paper.
Note: When you load paper that is narrower than the capacity of the
printer, place the paper near the left side of the printer. The
paper-out sensor is about two inches from the left edge of the
printer, and the paper must cover it for the printer to operate.
SETTING THE PAPER THICKNESS LEVER
The paper thickness lever adjusts the position of the printhead. For most
papers, keep the paper thickness lever set to the zero position. When
printing on thick papers, however, adjust the printhead away from the
platen. Remembering to make this small adjustment will give you the best
printing results.
Note: Regardless of paper thickness, do not use a setting closer to the
platen than the standard position! Smudged output or damage to the
printhead could result.
You can find the paper thickness by removing the top cover and looking
inside the printer. The lever is on the left side of the printer. Move
the lever away from the platen toward the front of the printer when
printing on thicker paper.
Paper thickness lever position Number of copies (including original)
-2 Not used
-1 Not used
0 (standard) 1
+1 2
+2 3 or envelope
+3 4 or envelope
+4 Envelope
+5 Envelope
+6 Envelope
AUTOMATIC SHEET FEEDER
The DMP-207 has a built-in automatic sheet feeder which allows you to load
a stack of paper and print on single sheets.
MANUAL SHEET FEEDER
In addition to the automatic sheet feeder, the DMP-207 also has a manual
sheet feeder at the rear of the printer. With the manual sheet feeder, you
can print on a variety of non-standard papers as well as on envelopes.
MANUAL SHEET FEEDING
1. Use the scale atop the manual feeder to center the sheet in the feeder
or position it to suit your particular needs.
2. With the print side down and top edge in, gently feed the paper into
the manual feeder until the paper rests against the stop in the
feeder. After a second, the manual feeder loads the sheet into the
printer and moves the sheet to the top-of-form position.
3. Put the printer on line, and you're ready to print.
Once you've printed on that sheet, the printer ejects the sheet, and the
POWER/PAPER OUT indicator flashes to alert you to load another sheet.
Insert another sheet into the manual sheet feeder or put the printer on
line to return control to the automatic sheet feeder.
PRINTING ON ENVELOPES
The manual feeder at the rear of the printer allows you to print on #10,
#6 3/4, #7 3/4, and DL size envelopes with a paper weight of 12 to 20 lb.
Note: When you print on an envelope with a new ribbon, some streaking
might occur. Save an old ribbon for envelope printing if this
problem occurs.
To print on envelopes, follow these steps:
1. Using the Setup menu, set the envelope option to Auto.
2. Set the paper thickness lever to +2, +3, +4, +5 or +6, depending on
the thickness of the envelope. Setting the paper thickness lever is
critical to print quality when printing on envelopes. Experiment with
several paper thickness settings and choose the one that best suits
your particular envelope.
3. To feed an envelope, open the envelopes' flap. Then use the scale on
the back of the printer to center the envelope in the manual feeder.
Position the envelope flap end first.
4. Gently insert the envelope into the manual feeder until the envelope
rests against the stop in the feeder. After about a second, the
feeder loads the envelope into the printer and moves the envelope to
the top-of-form position.
5. Press the ON/OFF LINE key to put the printer on line. You printer is
now ready to receive data from your computer and print on the
envelope. The printer waits between envelopes for you to insert each
new one. The control panel display reminds you to load a new envelope
by flashing the POWER/PAPER OUT indicator.
When printing on envelopes, you must consider the printable area. Avoid
printing near edges of the envelope or in areas where the paper is triple
thick (glued together).
Different envelopes can yield different print quality results. We
recommend experimenting with several different types of envelopes to find
the one that produces the best results for your particular needs.
Notes: Envelopes whose flaps have a rounded tip work best in the DMP-207.
Envelopes whose flaps have a pointed tip may cause feed problems.
Avoid top-of-form settings between -27 and -50 when printing on
envelopes.
TOP-OF-FORM FINE ADJUSTMENT
You never need to use the paper feed knob for setting the top-of-form or
for feeding paper. The only time you need to use it is to clear a paper
jam. All changes to the variable top-of-form can be made with the top-of-
form fine adjustment feature. You can make minute modifications to the
top-of-form by following these steps:
1. Load paper onto the automatic sheet feeder.
2. With the printer off line, press the LOAD/PARK key once. The
automatic sheet feeder loads a single sheet into the printer and
automatically advances the paper to the top-of-form.
3. Press and hold the TOF key for more than two seconds. The ON LINE and
POWER/PAPER OUT indicators flash to let you know you have entered the
top-of-form fine adjustment mode.
If these indicators flash alternately, the top-of-form adjustment is
currently set to the default, which is zero. If these indicators
flash at the same time, the top-of-form adjustment is currently set
to a value other than the default.
The factory default setting for the top-of-form adjustment is zero.
This leaves the top of form at its factory default of approximately
one inch from the edge of the paper.
5. Press the LOAD/PARK key to adjust the paper upwards in 1/60-inch
increments. Press the LF/FF key to adjust the paper downwards in
1/60-inch increments.
You can adjust the top-of-form from =50/60 inch to +120/60 inch.
Note: If you want to print on the first line on the paper, set the top-
of-form to -50/60 inch by pressing the LOAD/PARK key to adjust the
paper upwards to the first line.
6. Save your new top-of-form by pressing the ON/OFF LINE key. The ON
LINE and POWER/PAPER OUT indicators flash to indicate the new setting
has been saved. If you do not save it, the new top-of-form setting
will be lost when the printer is turned off.
Note: You can set different top-of-forms for single sheets and continuous
paper (if you've installed the optional tractor unit). The DMP-207
determines which top-of-form to use by the position of the tractor
lever.
Print Quality in the top 1/2 inch of the page may not be as good as the
rest of the page. This depends on the type of paper used and the
contents of the text or graphics printed.
Depending on the type of paper used, occasional paper feeding problems
may occur.
To avoid paper feeding problems, at no time should text or graphics be
printed in the first or last 1 inch (10 characters at 10 cpi) of the
first two lines of the page.
Due to their characteristic thickness, envelopes should not be used with
-27 through -50 variable top-of-form settings. Paper feeding problems
may occasionally occur.
(LG/all-06/28/94)