Storing paper
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Media specifications
Unacceptable paper
The following papers are not recommended for use with the printer:
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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
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Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
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Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
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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
In some cases, registration can be adjusted with the software application to successfully print on these forms.
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Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, or thermal papers
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Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers or curled papers
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Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that do not meet
DIN 19 309
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Paper having a weight less than 60 g/m
2
(16 lb)
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Multiple-part forms or documents
Selecting paper
Proper paper loading helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.
To help avoid jams or poor print quality:
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Always use new, undamaged paper.
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Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually indicated on the
paper package.
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Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.
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Do not mix media sizes, weights, or types in the same source; mixing results in jams.
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Do not use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing.
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Do not forget to change the Paper Size setting when using a source that does not support auto size sensing.
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Do not remove trays while a job is printing or
Busy
appears on the operator panel.
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Make sure the Paper Type and Paper Weight settings are correct. (See “Paper Menu” in the Menus and Messages
Guide on the publications CD for detailed information about these settings.)
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Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the source.
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Flex paper back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Storing paper
Use the following guidelines to avoid paper feeding problems and uneven print quality.
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Store paper in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is
40%.