Printing on Special Paper

In addition to using single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types, including labels and envelopes.

Note: If you are printing graphics, preprinted forms, or labels, it is recommended that you use the optional pull tractor to print. See the pull tractor section in Chapter 5.

Also, when you print on forms, labels, or envelopes, be sure that your application program settings keep the printing entirely within the printable areas. That is, you should not print any closer that 12.7 mm (one-half inch) from either side of the paper for labels or envelopes. For information on the printable area for envelopes, see page 2-29.

The paper thickness lever

Your printer has a paper thickness lever that allows you to adjust for thicker than normal paper, such as envelopes. For normal printing jobs, keep the lever in its raised position. When printing labels or envelopes, set the lever to its lowered position.

Before changing the lever position, set the printer off line and then turn off the printer.

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