| 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 paper heavier than 42 lb (157 g/m2). Paper that is |
| too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print |
| quality, or excessive mechanical wear. |
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Note | You might be able to print on heavier paper if you do not fill the input tray to capacity and if you use |
| paper with a smoothness rating of |
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Card stock construction
●Smoothness:
●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
Set margins at least 2 mm (0.08 in.) away from the edges.
ENWW | Guidelines for using media 97 |