Working with the printer
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Working with the printer
8.1
Please note the following points
What should I watch out for when loading paper?
To avoid paper misfeeds, observe the following points:
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Do not use any paper with the following features:
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Paper that has already been used in a thermal or ink-jet printer.
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Creased or wavy paper.
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Paper with a surface that is too smooth, too rough, or irregular.
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Specially coated paper such as carbon paper or paper with an ad-
hesive surface.
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Paper that is not cut at right-angles.
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Paper that is held together by glue, adhesive, or clips.
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Paper with labels that detach easily.
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Warped or curled-up postcards.
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Do not allow the stack of paper in the paper tray to exceed the media
limit mark.
What should I watch out for when loading envelopes?
To avoid envelope misfeeds in the laser printer, observe the following
points:
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Do not use self-adhesive envelopes or those with a tear-off strip, clo-
sures, or a window.
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Place the envelopes in the tray with the flap down and facing to the left.
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Make sure that the flaps are neatly folded back.
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Test envelopes before buying large quantities!
Some types of envelopes crease easily when they are run through a
printer. Test a brand of envelope before purchasing large quantities.
