Supported Paper and Media
Paper that May Damage Your Printer
Your printer is designed to be used with a variety of paper types. Other media types can cause poor print quality, increased paper jams, or damage to your printer.
Note: If you use
The following are examples of unacceptable paper:
■Rough or porous media
■Plastic media other than supported transparencies
■Paper that has been folded or wrinkled
■Padded envelopes
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■Paper that has been photocopied
■Paper with cutouts or perforations
■Paper with staples inserted
■Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, adhesives with release strips, or side seams
Note: Using paper free of contaminants helps guarantee longer component life and better print quality. Paper with better cut quality also reduces paper jams and misfeeds.
Paper Storage Guidelines
Providing good storage conditions for your paper and other media contributes to optimum print quality.
■Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible to damage from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun and fluorescent bulbs, is particularly damaging to paper items. The intensity and length of exposure to visible light on paper items should be reduced as much as possible.
■Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.
■Avoid attics, kitchens, garages, and basements for storing paper. Inside walls are drier than outside walls where moisture can collect.
■Store paper flat. Paper should be stored on pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.
■Avoid having food or drinks in the area where paper is stored or handled.
■Do not open sealed packages of paper until you are ready to load them into the printer. Leave paper in the original packaging. For most commercial
■Leave the media inside the bag until you are ready to use it; reinsert unused media in the bag and reseal it for protection. Some specialty media is packaged inside resealable plastic bags.
