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Handling Paper
Transparency
Transparencies must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing
process. The recommended transparency product is 3M PP2500 (Letter, A4).
Transparencies must be placed on the MP tray with the long edge towards the
printer.
When unloading transparencies (e.g., for clearing jams), hold them carefully by the
edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on them.
Labels
Labels must be fed from the MP Tray.
The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come
into contact with any part of the machine. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or
rollers will damage the machine.
Label paper has a structure comprising of
three layers, as shown in the diagram. The top
sheet is printed on. The adhesive layer
consists of pressuresensitive adhesives. The
carrier sheet (also called the linear or backing
sheet) holds the labels until used. Due to the
complexity of its composition,
adhesivebacked label paper is particularly
likely to give printing problems.
Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no spaces
between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are liable to peel off,
causing serious paper jam problems.
MP Tray
Top sheet (white
bond paper)
Adhesive
Carrier sheet
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