Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
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Use grain long paper.
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Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
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Avoid paper with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
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Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation
‑
set or oil
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based generally meet
these requirements; latex inks might not.
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Print samples on preprinted forms and letterheads considered for use before buying large quantities. This
action determines whether the ink in the preprinted form or letterhead affects print quality.
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When in doubt, contact your paper supplier.
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When printing on letterhead, load the paper in the proper orientation for your printer. For more information,
see the
Paper and Specialty Media Guide
.
Storing paper
Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality:
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Store paper in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing.
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Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is very different from the printer
environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period.
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For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40 percent.
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Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18–24°C (65–75°F) with relative
humidity between 40 and 60 percent.
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Store paper in cartons, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the floor.
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Store individual packages on a flat surface.
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Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.
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Take paper out of the carton or wrapper only when you are ready to load it in the printer. The carton and
wrapper help keep the paper clean, dry, and flat.
Supported paper sizes
Paper size
Standard
250
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sheet
tray
Optional
550
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sheet
tray
Multipurpose
feeder
Two
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sided
printing
A4
210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.7 in.)
A5 Portrait (SEF)
148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 in.)
X
1
The default support is long
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edge feed.
2
Paper must at least be 210 mm (8.27in.) wide and 279.4 mm (11 in.) long for two
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sided printing.
3
When Universal is selected, the page is formatted for 215.90 x 355.60 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless specified by the
application.
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