Using Print Materials
3.1
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Using Print Materials
This chapter describes the types of paper you can use with your
printer and how to properly load paper in the tray for the best
print quality.
Choosing Paper and Other Materials
You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain
paper, envelopes, labels, card stock, and so on. See “Printing
When you choose print materials, consider the following:
• Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be
appropriate for the project.
• Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within the
paper adjusters of the tray.
• Weight: Your printer supports paper weights as follows:
-16~24 lbs bond(60~90 g/m
2
) for the tray
-16~43 lbs bond(60~163 g/m
2
) for the manual feed
• Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and
produce sharper, more vibrant images.
• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper affects
how crisp the printing looks on the paper.
C
AUTION
: Using a material that does not conform to the
specifications listed on page 8.3 can cause problems that may
require service. This service will not be covered by the
warranty or service agreements.
Type and Capacities
Guidelines for Paper and Special Materials
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special
materials, keep these guidelines in mind:
• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper
can cause paper jams and poor print quality.
• Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multi-part paper.
• Use only high-quality, copier grade paper for the best print
quality.
• Do not use paper with irregularities, such as tabs or staples.
• Do not attempt to load the tray while printing, and never
overfill the tray. This could cause a paper jam.
• Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a
texture that is too smooth or too rough.
• Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white
photocopy paper. The pigments must be able to withstand
the printer’s fusing temperature of 180 °C (356 °F) for 0.1
seconds without deteriorating. Do not use paper with a
colored coating that was added after the paper was
produced.
• Preprinted forms must be printed with nonflammable, heat-
resistant ink that does not melt, vaporize, or release
hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing
temperature.
• Load special paper types one sheet at a time.
• Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it.
Place cartons on pallets or shelves, not on the floor.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the paper, whether it is
packaged or unpackaged.
• Keep paper away from moisture, direct sunlight, or other
conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.
N
OTE
:
Do not use carbonless paper or tracing paper. These
types of paper are unstable at the fusing temperature and can
give off fumes, or cause damage to the printer.
Paper Type
Capacity
*
* Maximum capacity may be reduced depending on the paper
thickness.
Plain paper
150
Envelopes
**
** If you load more than one sheet, paper jams will occur. You must
load only one sheet at a time in the tray.
1
Labels
**
1
Transparency films
**
1
Card stocks
**
1