MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 9100, User Manual

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Media Storage and Handling
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Moisture, excess humidity
Keep media between 30% to 65% relative humidity. Toner does not
adhere well to moist or wet paper
On the other hand, media that has been stored for a long time without
staying in its packaging may dry up too much and also cause jamming.
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Direct sunlight
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Excess heat (up to 86° F/30° C)
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Dust
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Leaning against other objects or placed in an upright position
Before purchasing a large quantity or special media, do a trial printing with
the same media and check print quality.
What should I watch out for when handling media?
Attention
Do not use the media types listed below. These could cause poor print
quality, media jams, or damage to the printer.
Do not use media that is
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Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, digitally gloss-
coated media, colored paper that has been treated)
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Carbon backed
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Iron-on transfer media (heat-sensitive paper, heat-pressure paper,
heat-press transfer paper)
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Cold water transfer paper
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Pressure sensitive
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Special media designed specifically for inkjet printers (superfine paper,
glossy paper, glossy film, postcards, etc.)
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Media that has already been printed on
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An inkjet printer
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A monochrome or color laser printer or copier
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A heat-transfer printer
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Another printer or fax machine
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Wet (or damp)
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Layered
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Adhesive
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Folded, creased, curled, embossed, warped, or wrinkled
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Perforated, three-hole punched, or torn