Using Print Materials
4.1
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Using Print Materials
This chapter will help you understand types of paper you can
use with your printer and how to properly load paper in the
different paper trays for the best print quality.
This chapter includes:
• Choosing Paper and Other Materials
• Loading Paper
• Selecting an Output Location
• Printing on Special Print Materials
Choosing Paper and Other
Materials
You can print on a variety of print materials, such as plain
paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, and so on. See “Paper
Specifications” on page 10.2. To get the best possible print
quality, use only high-quality, copier-grade paper.
When you choose print materials, consider the following:
• Desired outcome: The paper you choose should be
appropriate for the project.
• Size: You can use any size paper that fits easily within
the paper adjusters of the paper tray.
• Weight : Your printer supports paper weight as follows:
-16~28 lbs (60~105 g/m
2
) bond for the Tray 1 or
optional Tray 2
-16~43 lbs (60~163 g/m
2
) bond for the Multi-Purpose Tray
• Brightness: Some papers are whiter than others and
produce sharper, more vibrant images.
• Surface smoothness: The smoothness of the paper
affects how crisp the printing looks on the paper.
C
AUTION
: Using a material that does not conform to the
specifications listed on page 10.2 can cause problems that
may require service. This service will not be covered by the
warranty or service agreements.
Sizes and Capacities
Guidelines for Paper and Special
Materials
When selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other special
materials, keep these guidelines in mind:
• Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn
paper can cause paper jams and poor print quality.
• Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multi-part
paper.
• Use only high-quality, copier grade paper for the best
print quality.
• Do not use paper with irregularities, such as tabs or a
staples.
• Do not attempt to load any tray during printing, and
never overfill the tray. This could cause a paper jam.
• Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or a
texture that is too smooth or too rough.
• Colored paper should be of the same high quality as
white photocopy paper. The pigments must be able to
withstand the printer’s fusing temperature of 383°F
(195°C) for 0.1 seconds without deteriorating. Do not use
paper with a colored coating that was added after the
paper was produced.
Size
Input Source/Capacity
*
* Depending on paper thickness, maximum capacity may be
reduced.
Tray1 or
optional
Tray 2
Multi-
Purpose
Tray
Manual
Feed
Plain Paper
500
100
1
Envelopes
-
10
1
Labels
**
** If you are experiencing excessive jamming, feed one sheet
at a time through the Multi-Purpose Tray.
-
25
1
Transparencies**
-
50
1
Card stocks**
-
10
1
Bond**
-
10
1
