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Print Media Guidelines
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Print Media Guidelines
Print media can be paper, labels, envelopes, and coated paper among others.
Your printer provides high-quality printing on a variety of print media.
Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps avoid printing
troubles. This section describes selecting print media, caring for print media,
and loading the print media in Multipurpose Feeder (MPF).
Paper
For the best print quality in color, use 75 g/m
2
(20 lb) xerographic, grain long
paper. For the best print quality in black and white, use 90 g/m
2
(24 lb)
xerographic, grain long paper. Before buying large quantities of any print
media, it is recommended that you try a sample first.
When loading paper, identify the recommended print side on the paper
package, and load the paper accordingly. See "Loading Paper" on page 35 for
detailed loading instructions.
Paper Characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. It is
recommended that you follow these guidelines when evaluating new paper
stock.
Weight
The MPF automatically feeds paper whose weights range from 60 to 163 g/m
2
(16 to 44 lb bond) grain long. Paper lighter than 60 g/m
2
(16 lb) may not feed
properly, and could cause paper jams. For best performance, use 75 g/m
2
(20
lb bond) grain long paper.
Curl
Curl is the tendency of print media to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can
cause paper feeding problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes
through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper