How does choosing a different "media type" affect how the printer handles the media?

[0enqK9odTZOFLca]

When choosing a "media type" in the printer driver, how does that affect how to printer handles the media?

Today I've been experimenting with printing on very thin paper, and it seems that the setting "light" in the "media type" meny in the driver settings does make it easier to print on thinner paper without jam. So I'm curious to know how it does this? What changes when I change the "media type" setting?

[Copier-Pro]

I will try and explain.When you change the thickness of the paper the fuser unit adapts accordingly with the gap to let this paper through.It also changes the speed of the machine according to the quality and paper type.Most machines has the ability to print in draft <photo and even a few more settings.The machine can also print different thickness of paper out of the cassette than through the bypass feeder.The whole process is a bit more complicated than what i have tried to explain but this will at least give you an idea.Hope this will help.

[0enqK9odTZOFLca]

The problem I had before with paper jams etc was probably due to that the thinner papers would crincle up. Probably that was due to the heat from the fuser unit because they came out very, very hot.

Very interesting to read your post ... so you mean the fuser unit uses a lower temperature and/or paper passes it at a higher speed for a thinner paper so that it won't get too hot?

[Copier-Pro]

This is very technical to explain but its has something to do with both.Speed and heat.My explanation might not be the perfect but at least it gives a idea how.

[SHThompson · Accepted solution]

Fuser Temperature and Media Speed can both be varied based on Media Type.

Generally as the Media Gets Thicker the Fuser Temperaturer is increased and the Media Feed Speed is Decreased, (slowed down).

Lighter media will probably feed at full speed but the Fuser Temperature will be set lower.