Selecting Paper

For best results, use paper made especially for laser printers. Paper made for plain-paper copiers is also a good choice.

If you want to use less expensive paper, test it thoroughly before regular use. Paper should be of good quality, relatively smooth, and readily available. Also, keep in mind that if the paper is textured or too rough, your printed output may not be as clear.

Do not use paper that is sensitive to silicon oil.

Special paper — You can use colored or three-hole punched paper as long as it meets the weight limits given above for standard office paper. However, do not use coated paper.

Labels — Use only labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers in your printer. When printing labels, you should use the faceup output tray; this keeps the labels from curling or coming off their backing sheet. (Face-up printing is described in the section on paper delivery choices.)

To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, use only labels that completely cover the backing sheet so that there are no gaps.

You should also test the label sheet for leaking adhesive by pressing an ordinary sheet of paper on top of a sheet of labels. If the paper sticks at all, the labels should not be used.

Other materials — You can use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film if they are made for use with plain-paper copiers or laser printers. These materials should be ejected faceup into the face-up paper tray.

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