Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:
Use grain long papers for best results.
Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
Choose papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed.
Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand
temperatures of 225°C (437°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not
affected by the resin in toner or the silicone in the fuser. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet
these requirements; latex inks might not. If you are in doubt, contact your paper supplier.
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 225°C (437°F) without
melting or releasing hazardous emissions.
Printing on letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the preprinted letterhead you have chosen is
acceptable for laser printers.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading
letterhead in the print media sources.
Print media source
Top of page
Print side
Portrait
Landscape
Tray 1
(standard tray)
Tray 2
Face down
Front of tray
Left side of
tray
