NEC SuperScript 1400, User Manual

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CHAPTER 5
USING PRINT MEDIA
O
VERVIEW
This chapter explains the kinds of paper and other media that
can be used with the SuperScript 1400 printer. It explains
how to properly load paper in the different trays so that the
best possible print results are achieved. Topics include:
•
Choosing the right paper and other media
• Selecting an output tray
• Loading the paper trays
• Printing on envelopes
• Printing on labels
• Printing on transparencies
• Printing on letterhead and binder pages
C
HOOSING
P
APER
Besides just paper you can print on a variety of medias
including envelopes, labels, transparencies, and card stocks.
See page 87 for a list of paper specifications. To get the best
results use only high-quality paper. For most office
communication, copier paper is fine. Consider the following
guidelines:
Desired result: Choose paper that will be appropriate
for the project you have in mind. For example, a matte,
ecru colored recyled paper works for natural subjects
because it has a casual look and feel.
Size: Use a paper size that fits easily within the paper
tray.
Weight: Your printer supports the following paper
weights,
• 16–28 lbs. bond for Tray 2 and 3
• 16–47 lbs. bond (max 97lb. index and 65 lb. cover) for
Tray 1 (Manual Feed Tray)
Brightness: The whiter the paper, the brighter and more
vibrant the image.
Smoothness: A smooth surface will produce a crisp
more formal looking page.
Opacity: Use a slightly thicker, more opaque paper
when you want to print on both sides of a page (as in
duplex printing).
See Appendix A for more paper guidelines.
Caution! Using media that does not conform to
the specifications listed in Appendix A can cause
problems with the printer. If service is required to
fix these problems it will not be covered under the
printer’s warranty or service agreement.