Set the thickness adjustment lever to the position that best suits the paper or other media you plan to use, as shown in the following table.
Paper type | Thickness adjustment lever position |
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Standard paper (plain, coated, | 0 |
or glossy) |
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Transparencies | 0 |
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Envelopes or labels | + |
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Previously smeared documents | + |
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Loading Special Papers and Other Media
This section describes how to load coated paper, glossy paper, transparencies, and envelopes. (For instructions on loading plain paper, see Chapter 1.) When using special coated paper, glossy paper, transparencies, or envelopes, keep the following in mind:
❑Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up.
❑Do not touch the printable surface of the paper; hold the sheets by their edges. The moisture and oils on your hands can reduce print quality.
❑Use special coated paper within one year of purchase. Use
❑Make sure the paper thickness and adjustment levers are in the correct position for the paper you are using. See page
Paper Handling