Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps
Envelopes with a
Envelope storage
Proper storage of envelopes contributes to good print quality. You should store envelopes flat. If air is trapped in an envelope, creating an air bubble, the envelope might wrinkle during printing.
Card stock and heavy media
You can print many types of card stock from the paper input tray, including index cards and postcards. Some card stock performs better than others because its construction is better suited for feeding through a laser printer.
For optimum printer performance, do not use media that is heavier than 42 lb (157 g/m2).
Media that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, media jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear.
Note | You might be able to print on heavier media if you do not fill the paper input tray to capacity and if you |
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Card stock construction
●Smoothness: 36 to 42 lb (135 to 157 g/m2) card stock should have a smoothness rating of
●Construction: Card stock should lie flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 in.) of curl.
●Condition: Make sure that the card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
●Sizes: Only use card stock within the following size ranges:
•Minimum: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.)
•Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14.0 in.)
Card stock guidelines
●If the card stock curls or jams, print using the
●Set margins at least 2 mm (0.08 in.) away from the edges.
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