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Understanding the paper type sensor

Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types:

•

Plain paper

•

Coated paper

•

Glossy/photo paper

•

Transparencies

If you load one of these paper types, the printer detects the paper type and automatically 
adjusts the paper type settings and print resolution. 

 NOTE: 

Your printer cannot detect the paper size.

To choose the paper size:

1

With your document open, click File 

→

Print.

2

In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending 
on your program or operating system).

The Print Properties screen appears.

3

Click the Paper Setup tab, and then select the paper size you are using.

4

Click OK. 

The paper type sensor is on unless you turn it off. If you want to turn it off:

1

With your document open, click File 

→

Print.

2

In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending 
on your operating system).

The Print Properties screen appears.

3

From the Paper Type section on the Quality/Copies tab, select Use my choice.

4

Click OK.

 NOTE: 

To temporarily override the paper type sensor for a particular print job, specify a 

paper type in the GUI (graphical user interface) under Specialty paper.