User's Guide
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When printing on card stock:
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Make sure the Paper Type is Card Stock.
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Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting.
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Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing may significantly affect the print quality and
cause jams or other paper handling problems.
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Check with the manufacturer or vendor to ensure that the card stock can withstand temperatures up
to 240°C (464°F) without releasing hazardous emissions.
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Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer.
Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.
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Use grain short card stock when possible.
Tips on using envelopes
Print samples on the envelopes being considered for use before buying large quantities.
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Use envelopes designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to
ensure that the envelopes can withstand temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without sealing, wrinkling,
curling excessively, or releasing hazardous emissions.
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For best performance, use envelopes made from 90-g/m
2
(24-lb bond) paper or 25% cotton. All-
cotton envelopes must not exceed 70-g/m
2
(20-lb bond) weight.
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Use only new envelopes from undamaged packages.
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To optimize performance and minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
- Have excessive curl or twist
- Are stuck together or damaged in any way
- Have windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
- Have metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars
- Have an interlocking design
- Have postage stamps attached
- Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position
- Have bent corners
- Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
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Adjust the width guides to fit the width of the envelopes.
Note:
A combination of high humidity (over 60%) and high printing temperature may wrinkle or seal
envelopes.
