Printing on Special Paper

Except for the paper-thickness setting, you load multi-part paper the same way as continuous paper. For details, see the section on loading continuous paper in this chapter. Pay special attention to setting the top-of-form position.

CAUTION:

•Do not use multi-part forms with the single-sheet feeding system.

•When printing multi-part forms, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of the forms.

L a b e l s

When printing labels, always choose the type mounted on a continuous backing sheet with sprocket holes for use with a tractor. Do not try to print labels as single-sheets because labels on a shiny backing sheet almost always slip a little.

Load labels from the bottom paper slot only. You load labels the same way that you load continuous paper except that the paper- thickness lever must be adjusted for printing labels. See the section on loading continuous paper in this chapter for details. For the correct paper-thickness setting, see the table on page 2-15.

CAUTION:

•Never feed labels backward through the printer. Labels can easily peel off the backing and jam the printer.

•Since labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, use them only under normal operating conditions.

•Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they curl around the platen and may jam when you resume printing.

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