Chapter 3
Printing
This chapter describes how to load plain paper and special media in the printer. To get the best performance from your printer, use the media most appropriate for the task and make sure that you follow these instructions to load it correctly.
■Paper and other print media
•Always handle paper and special print media by the edges, and avoid touching the print surfaces of the sheets. If the print surface is soiled or scratched, the print quality will deteriorate.
•Always store unused paper and special print media in its original package. Never bend the media and store the package flat, in a cool location that is not exposed to high temperatures, high humidity, or direct sunlight.
•Never use media that is excessively curled, creased, or in any other way defective. If the media is curled, you may be able to remove the curl by bending the media in the opposite direction before setting it in the printer.
To straighten curled media, bend it through an arc of about 5 cm in the direction opposite the curl until it is straight.
Hold the edges of the stack diagonally and bend gently.
Make sure that envelopes are not curled more than 5 mm.
After printing never allow any moisture to contact the printed surface to
avoid spoiling the ink.
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