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Printing on Paper and Other Media
Notes on Handling Media
• Whenever possible, hold the paper by the edges and avoid touching the print
side. Any scratching or soiling on the print side will adversely affect the print
quality.
• When storing your media, put the media back in its original packaging and avoid
locations that are exposed to direct sunlight or that are subject to high
temperatures or humidity. To avoid bending or wrinkling the paper, store it in a
level place.
• After printing, do not touch the print side until the ink is dry. If water gets on the
printed media, do not touch the print side until the media dries.
• The following are guidelines on how long ink takes to dry on individual print
media.
Glossy Photo Paper
About 2 minutes
Glossy Photo Cards
About 2 minutes
High Gloss Photo Film About 2 minutes
Transparency
About 15 minutes
Back Print Film
About 15 minutes
Artist Canvas
About 15 minutes
Magnet Sheets
About 30 minutes