Selecting Print Media
Chapter 2: Loading Print Media
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The following media are unacceptable for use in the
printer. Their use may cause high rates of jamming and
other paper-handling problems:
• Excessively thick or thin paper
• Heavily textured paper
• Paper that has already been printed on (pre-printed
letterhead is allowed)
• Wrinkled, torn, or bent paper
• Moist or wet paper
• Curled paper
• Paper with an electrostatic charge
• Glued paper
• Paper with special coating
• Paper unable to withstand a temperature of 150º C
(302º F)
• Thermal paper
• Carbon paper
• Universal transparencies
• Paper with paper fasteners, ribbons, staples, tape, etc.
attached
• Label stock with exposed backing sheet.
