Dell 1230c manual Guidelines for special print media, Media Type Guidelines

Guidelines for special print media

MEDIA 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 or jamming may occur.
	-	Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should
		lie flat with less than 6 mm 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
		printer 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.

1	Acceptable
2	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 printer’s fusing temperature for 0.1 second. Check your printer’s specification to view the fusing temperature. See "General specifications" on page 39. 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 from the edges of the envelope.

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

MEDIA TYPE		GUIDELINES
Labels	• To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels
	designed for use in laser printers.
	-	When selecting labels, consider the following
		factors:
	-	Adhesives: The adhesive material should be
		stable at your printer’s fusing temperature. Check
		your printer’s specification to know the fusing
		temperature. See "General specifications" on
		page 39.
	-	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 of curl in any direction.
	-	Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles,
		bubbles, or other indications of separation.
	• Ensure 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
	printer components.
	• Do not run a sheet of labels through the printer more
	than once. The adhesive backing is designed for
	only a single pass through the printer.
	• 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 wide or
custom-sized	356 mm long.
materials	• In the software application, set margins at least
	6.4 mm away from the edges of the material.
Preprinted	• Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant ink
paper	that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous
	emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing
	temperature for 0.1 second. Check your printer’s
	specification to know the fusing temperature. See
	"General specifications" on page 39.
	• Letterhead ink must be non-flammable and should
	not adversely affect printer rollers.
	• Forms and letterhead should be sealed in a
	moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes during
	storage.
	• Before you load preprinted paper, such as forms
	and letterhead, verify that the ink on the paper is
	dry. During the fusing process, wet ink can come off
	preprinted paper, reducing print quality.

Using photographic paper or coated paper may cause problems, requiring repairs. Such repairs are not covered by Dell’s warranty or service agreements.

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