Printing
ColorQube 8570/8870 Color Printer
User Guide
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Printing on Both Sides of the Paper
This section includes:
• Automatic 2-Sided Printing Guidelines on page 93
• Binding Edge Options on page 94
• Printing a 2-Sided Document Automatically on page 94
• Printing a 2-Sided Document Manually on page 95
Automatic 2-sided printing is available from all trays in the ColorQube 8870 printer, and in
ColorQube 8570 printer configurations with the automatic 2-sided printing option.
Automatic 2-Sided Printing Guidelines
• Before printing a 2-sided document automatically, verify that the paper is a supported size and
type for the tray. For a list of supported paper sizes, see Supported Media on page 53.
• For a list of paper types and weights that can be used for automatic 2-sided printing, print the
Paper Tips page from the control panel. For details, see Supported Paper Sizes and Weights on
page 55.
• The paper’s short edge (the edge that gets loaded into the printer first) must have a length within
the range of 140–216 mm (5.5–8.5 in.).
• The paper’s long edge must have a length within the range of 211–356 mm (8.3–14 in.).
• The paper must have a weight within the range of 60–120 g/m
2
(16–32 lb. Bond only).
• For Trays 2–5, load paper facedown with the top of the paper pointed away from the printer.
• For Tray 1, load paper faceup with the top of the paper pointed away from the printer.
The following paper and media cannot be used for automatic 2-sided printing:
• Transparencies
•Envelopes
•Labels
•Index Cards (3 x 5 in.)
•A6 paper
• Coated/glossy paper
• Custom-size paper with a short edge under 5.5 inches or a long edge under 8.3 inches
• Media of weights greater than 120 g/m
2
(32 lb.)
See also:
Printer Configurations and Options on page 21
