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– VarioLink 3550cp Series User’s Guide
Paper Recommendations
Your printer will handle a variety of print media, including a range
of paper weights and sizes, transparencies and envelopes. This
section provides general advice on choice of media, and explains
how to use each type.
The best performance will be obtained when using standard 20-lb.
(75 g/m ) paper designed for use in copiers and l aser printers.
Use of heavily embossed or very rough textured paper is not
recommended.
Pre-printed stationery
can be used, but the ink must not offset
when exposed to the high fuser temperatures used in the printing
process.
Envelopes
should be free from twist, curl or other deformations.
They should also be of the rectangular flap type, with glue that
remains intact when subjected to hot roll pressure fusing used in
this type of printer. Window envelopes are not suitable.
Transparencies
should be of the type designed for use in copiers
and laser printers. In particular, avoid office transparencies
designed for use by hand with marker pens. These will melt in the
fuser and cause damage.
Labels
should also be of the type recommended for use in copiers
and laser printers, in which the base carrier page is entirely
covered by labels. Other types of label stock may damage the
printer due to the labels peeling off during the printing process.
Tray 1 and Optional Trays 2 and 3___
Media sizes
• Letter
• Legal 13 inch, 13.5 inch, 14 inch
• Executive
• A4, A5
• A6: tray 1 only
• B5
• Custom Sizes: 5.5” to 8.5 inches wide x 8.3” to 14” long. Custom
sizes must be predefined in the driver.
