Tips on using labels
Print samples on the labels being considered for use before buying large quantities.
Note:
Use only paper label sheets. Vinyl, pharmacy, and two
‑
sided labels are not supported.
For more information on label printing, characteristics, and design, see the
Card Stock & Label Guide
available
When printing on labels:
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Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to verify that:
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The labels can withstand temperatures up to 240°C (464°F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling,
or releasing hazardous emissions.
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Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats can withstand up to 172
‑
kPa (25
‑
psi) pressure
without delaminating, oozing around the edges, or releasing hazardous fumes.
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Do not use labels with slick backing material.
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Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. Partial
sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the printer and toner
cartridge warranties.
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Do not use labels with exposed adhesive.
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Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 inch) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die
‑
cuts of the
label.
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Make sure the adhesive backing does not reach to the edge of the sheet. Zone coating of the adhesive
should be at least 1 mm (0.04 inch) away from edges. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could
void the warranty.
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If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, then remove a 2
‑
mm (0.08
‑
inch) strip on the leading and
driver edge, and then use a non
‑
oozing adhesive.
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Portrait orientation is recommended, especially when printing bar codes.
Tips on using letterhead
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Use letterhead designed specifically for laser printers.
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Print samples on the letterhead being considered for use before buying large quantities.
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Before loading letterhead, flex, fan, and straighten the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
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Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. For information on how to load letterhead, see:
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“Loading the multipurpose feeder” on page 43
Tips on using transparencies
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Print a test page on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
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Feed transparencies from the standard tray, or the multipurpose feeder.
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Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand
temperatures up to 185°C (365°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Note:
If the transparency weight is set to Heavy and the transparency texture is set to Rough in the Paper
menu, then transparencies can be printed at a temperature up to 195°C (383°F).
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