Dell Colour Laser Printer 3110cn, Owner'S Manual

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Print Media Guidelines
Smoothness
The degree of paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If the paper is too rough, the toner
does not fuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can
cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the
best print quality.
Moisture Content
The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed
the paper properly. Leave the paper in its original packaging until you are ready to use it. This
limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance.
Grain Direction
Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running
the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper. For 60 to 135 g/m
2
(16 to 36 lb
bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For papers heavier than 135 g/m
2
(36 lb bond), grain
short is preferred.
Fiber Content
Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically pulped wood. Paper containing
fibers such as cotton possess characteristics that can result in degraded paper handling.
Recommended Paper
To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m
2
(20 lb) xerographic paper. Business
papers designed for general business use also provide acceptable print quality. Only use paper able
to withstand high temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions.
The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures. Check with the manufacturer or
vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. When
choosing any print media, you should consider the weight, fiber content, and color.
Unacceptable Paper
The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:
• Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as
carbonless papers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper
• Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
• Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
• Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater
than ±0.09 in., such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms