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

 

 

Standard paper (plain, coated,

0

or glossy)

 

 

 

Transparencies

0

 

 

Envelopes or labels

+

 

 

Previously smeared documents

+

 

 

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 high-quality glossy paper and transparencies within six months.

Make sure the paper thickness and adjustment levers are in the correct position for the paper you are using. See page 4-3.

Paper Handling 4-5