USER’S GUIDE

Note

The manufacturer neither warrants or recommends the use of any particular paper. The operator is responsible for the quality of paper used with the printer.

Paper Types to Avoid

Some types of paper might not perform well or may cause damage to your printer.

Types of paper to avoid are:

1.Highly textured paper.

2.Smooth or shiny paper.

3.Paper that is coated or has a chemical finish.

4.Damaged, wrinkled or prefolded paper.

5.Paper exceeding the recommend weight specification specified in the manual.

6.Paper with tabs and staples.

7.Letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography.

8.Multipart or carbonless paper.

DAMAGE OR OTHER DEFECTS CAUSED BY THE USE OF

PAPERS LISTED UNDER “PAPER TYPES TO AVOID” WILL NOT

BE COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SERVICE

AGREEMENTS.

ENVELOPES

Most envelopes will perform acceptably on your printer. However; some envelopes will have feeding and print quality problems because of their construction. A suitable envelope should have edges with a straight, well creased folds and should not have more than two thickness of paper along the lead edge. The envelope should lie flat and not have baggy or flimsy construction. Purchase quality envelopes only from a supplier who understands that the envelopes will be used in a laser printer. All envelopes should be tested prior to use to ensure desirable print results.

Envelope Types to Avoid

1.Envelopes constructed with a paper with a weight that exceeds the paper weight specifications for the printer.

2.Poorly manufactured envelopes with edges that are not straight or consistently square.

3.Envelopes with “baggy” construction or folds that are not sharply creased.

4.Envelopes with transparent windows, holes, cutouts or perforations.

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Brother HL-1260E manual Paper Types to Avoid