3-18 Paper Handling Chapter 3
❍Do not leave the film in the sheet feeder for long periods of time.
Dust and dirt may accumulate on the film resulting in spotty
printing.
❍To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints,use a pair of thin cloth
gloves while loading and handling the film.
❍To avoid fading,do not expose the printed film to prolonged
sunlight.
❍Store unused papers and films flat.Do not remove papers from their
protective packaging until you are ready to use them.
❍Store unused film at temperatures between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to
30°C).The relative humidity should be between 10% and 70%.
Uncurling Back Print FilmIf Back Print Film becomes curled,follow these steps to uncurl it:
❍Do not roll the film too tight.
❍The film and paper rolled together should be about one
inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
Roll the film
and paper up in
the direction
opposite the curl.
Cover the
non-glossy side
of the film
with a sheet
of plain paper.