Printing on Labels, Printing on Preprinted Paper

Printing on Labels

•Only use labels recommended for laser printers.

•Verify that the labels’ adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 seconds.

•Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive material between the 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.

•Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once, or print on a partial sheet of labels.

• Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or are wrinkled or damaged in any way.

•To prevent labels from sticking together, do not let the printed label sheets stack up as they are printed out.

To print on labels:

1Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support.

2Load labels in the Multi-purpose Tray only, with the print

side down and the top, short edge in first. Adjust the guide to fit the width of the labels.

3When you print, set the paper source to Multi-Purpose

Tray and the paper type to Labels, and select the appropriate size in the software application. For details, see the Software section.

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Using Print Materials

Printing on Preprinted Paper

•Preprinted paper is paper that has some type of printing on it before it is sent through the printer (paper that has a preprinted logo at the top of the page, for example).

•Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the printer’s fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for 0.1 seconds.

•Ink on letterhead must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect printer rollers.

•Forms and letterhead should be sealed in 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 of preprinted paper, reducing the print quality.

To print on preprinted paper:

1Open the Multi-purpose Tray and unfold the paper support.

2Load letterhead in the Multi-purpose Tray only, with the print side down and the top and short edge first. Adjust the guide to fit the edge of the paper stack.

3When you print, set the paper source to Multi-Purpose Tray and the paper type to Preprinted, and select the appropriate paper size in the software application. For details, see the Software section.