Xerox 3119 manual Guidelines for special materials, Paper Type Guidelines Envelopes

Guidelines for special materials

Paper Type	Guidelines
Envelopes	• Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the
	quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes,
	consider the following factors:

-Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m2 (24 lb) or jamming may occur.

-Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm (0.25 inches) curl, and should not contain air.

-Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.

-Temperature: You should use envelopes that are compatible with the heat and pressure of the machine during operation.

•Use only well-constructed envelopes with sharp and well creased folds.

•Do not use stamped envelopes.

•Do not use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated lining, self-adhesive seals, or other synthetic materials.

•Do not use damaged or poorly made envelopes.

•Be sure the seam at both ends of the envelope extends all the way to the corner of the envelope.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

•Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the machine’s fusing temperature of 208° C (406.4° F) for 0.1 second. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams, and may even damage the fuser.

•For the best print quality, position margins no closer than 15 mm (0.6 inches) from the edges of the envelope.

•Avoid printing over the area where the envelope’s seams meet.

Paper Type	Guidelines
Transparencies	• To avoid damaging the machine, use only
	transparencies designed for use in laser printers.
	• Transparencies used in the machine must be able to
	withstand 208° C (406.4° F), the machine’s fusing
	temperature.
	• Place them on a flat surface after removing them
	from the machine.
	• Do not leave them in the paper tray for long periods
	of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate on them,
	resulting in spotty printing.
	• To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, handle
	them carefully.
	• To avoid fading, do not expose printed
	transparencies to prolonged sunlight.
	• Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled, curled,
	or have any torn edges.
Labels	• To avoid damaging the machine, use only labels
	designed for use in laser printers.
	• When selecting labels, consider the following
	factors:
	- Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable
	at 208° C (406.4° F), the machine’s fusing
	temperature.
	- Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed
	backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets
	that have spaces between the labels, causing
	serious jams.
	- Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no
	more than 13 mm (5 inches) of curl in any
	direction.
	- Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles,
	bubbles, or other indications of separation.
	• Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive
	material between labels. Exposed areas can cause
	labels to peel off during printing, which can cause
	paper jams. Exposed adhesive can also cause
	damage to machine components.
	• Do not run a sheet of labels through the machine
	more than once. The adhesive backing is designed
	for only a single pass through the machine.
	• Do not use labels that are separating from the
	backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or
	otherwise damaged.
Card stock or	• Do not print on media smaller than 76 mm (3
custom-sized	inches) wide or 127 mm (5 inches) long.
materials	• In the software application, set margins at least 6.4
	mm (0.25 inches) away from the edges of the
	material.

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