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NOTE: Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. When choosing any print media, you should consider the weight, fiber content, and color.
Unacceptable Paper
The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:
•Chemically treated paper used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless paper, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper
•Preprinted paper with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
•Preprinted paper that can be affected by the temperature in the fuser
•Preprinted paper that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±0.09 inches, such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms
In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software program to successfully print on these forms.
•Coated paper (erasable bond), synthetic paper, thermal paper
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•Recycled paper containing more than 25%
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•Print quality may deteriorate (blank spaces or blotches may appear in the text) when printing on talc or acid paper.
•Moist paper that may cause wrinkle
Selecting Paper
Proper paper selection helps prevent jams and ensures
•Always use new, dry, and undamaged paper.
•Before loading the paper, identify the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually indicated on the paper package.
•Do not use paper that you have cut or trimmed yourself.
Print Media Guidelines