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Optra T
Pick roller technology
The Optra T family of printers uses an auto compensator to pick the media rather than the corner buckler system used by
earlier printer models.
The Optra T trays have two rollers that touch the media in two places (see
Figure 19 on page 134
). Avoid placing deep
perforations in these areas since the media may nest, causing multiple sheet feeds. Perforations that could cause nesting
and tenting should fall outside the 0.31—0.79 in. area on the leading edge of the media. (This is different from the 0.50 in.
we recommend leaving at the top of the form for printers with a corner buckler system.) You may want to use micro-perfs to
avoid nesting problems. See Perforations and die-cuts on page 8 for more information.
Figure 19.
Location of pick rollers
Labels are one of the most difficult print materials for laser printers. A special fuser cleaner should be used for label
applications to optimize feed reliability. See your printer documentation for information on ordering additional label fuser
cleaners.
When printing on labels:
•
Using the printer operator panel, set the Paper Type to Labels in the Paper Menu. For vinyl and other heavy
labels, set the Labels Weight (under the Paper Weight menu) to Heavy, and set the Labels Texture (under the
Paper Texture menu) to Smooth.
•
Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper tray. Combining print materials can
cause feeding problems.
•
Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper jam. Adhesive
material may contaminate your printer. It could also void your printer and cartridge warranties.
When printing on card stock:
•
Set the Paper Type to Card Stock in the Paper Menu.
•
Do
not
use card stock that is creased. It may cause paper jams.
Pick roller location
0.79 in.
0.31 in.
4.84 in.
5.43 in.
1.34 in.
1.93 in.
Direction of feed