Chapter 2 Paper Selection
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Processing:
It is recommended that you do not use processed
paper such as follows even if they satisfy basic paper
specifications.
•Shiny paper
•Paper with watermarks
•Surface printed paper
•Perforated paper
•Paper with holes
This section explains printing on special paper. The page
printer can use the following types of special paper. In this
case, set the media type according to the table below.
When using the above types of paper, be sure to use products
that are specified for use with photocopiers and/or page
printers. Feed paper other than colored paper or pre-printed
paper from the MP (multi-purpose) tray. Use paper that is
sold specifically for use with copiers (heat-fusing type). Label
paper and envelopes should not be placed in the cassette; they
must be fed manually and delivered in the face up stack.
Since the composition and quality of special paper vary
considerably, special paper is more likely than white bond
paper to give trouble during printing. No liability will be
assumed if moisture, etc., given off in printing on special
paper causes harm to the machine or operator.
Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on
the printer and check that print quality is satisfactory.
Specifications for each type of special paper are given below.
Transparency must be able to withstand the heat of fusing
during the printing process. It should satisfy the conditions
given in the table below.
To avoid trouble, transparency must be delivered face-up.
If transparency jams frequently, pull the top of the sheet very
gently as it leaves the printer.
Special Paper
Paper type to be used
Media type to be selected
Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m
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)
Thin
Thick paper (90 to 200 g/m
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)
Thick
Colored paper
Color
Recycled paper
Recycle
Overhead projector
transparencies
Transparency
Postcards
Cardstock
Envelopes
Envelope
Label
Labels
NOTE
Transparency (Overhead Projection Film)
Item
Specification
Tolerance of heat
Must tolerate at least 190
°C (374 °F)
Thickness
0.100 to 0.110 mm (3.9 to 4.3
mils)
Material
Polyester
Dimensional accuracy
±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)
Squareness of corners
90° ± 0.2°