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Registering a new custom paper with the Media Identification Unit

1Press the [Paper Setting] key.

Paper Setting key illustration

2Press [Edit Custom Paper].

3Select a number that is [AsteriskNot Programd.].

Press [Up arrow keyPrevious] or [Down arrow keyNext] to scroll through the list.

Operation panel screen illustration

4Press [Scan Value to Program with Media Identification Unit].

5Insert paper into the Media Identification Unit, and then remove it.

Hold the edges of the paper with both hands when inserting the paper.

Keep the paper flat as you pull it out.

Media Identification Unit illustration

6Change the settings for custom paper (such as paper's name, size, and type), as necessary.

If you change the [Paper Weight], [Paper Type], [Coated Paper Type], [Paper Color], [Prepunched or Not], or [Textured or Not] and press [OK], a message appears to notify you that the [Advanced Settings] will be initialized. To apply the changes for those settings, select [Change]. To cancel the changes, select [Do not Change].

7Press [OK].

8Press [Exit].

9Press the [Paper Setting] key.

You can also close the [Tray Paper Settings] screen by pressing [Exit].

Note

  • When you register and scan custom paper using the Media Identification Unit, following items are automatically specified:

    • Paper weight

    • Coated paper other than matte paper

  • For details about custom paper settings, see Custom Paper Settings.

  • For details about [Advanced Settings], contact your machine administrator.