Card stock and heavy paper

 

Many types of card stock can be printed from Tray 1, 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 199 g/m2 (53 lb) in Tray 1 or

 

105 g/m2 (28 lb) in other trays. Paper that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems,

 

paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear.

 

 

Note

Printing on heavier paper might be possible if the tray is not filled to capacity, and if paper with a

 

smoothness rating of 100 to 180 Sheffield is used.

 

 

 

Card stock construction

 

 

Smoothness: 135- to 199-g/m2(36 to 53 lb) card stock should have a smoothness rating of

 

 

100 to 180 Sheffield; 60- to 135-g/m2(16 to 36 lb) card stock should have a smoothness

 

 

rating of 100 to 250 Sheffield.

 

 

Construction: Card stock should lie flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) of curl.

 

 

Condition: Make sure card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.

 

￿Sizes: Use only card stock within the following size ranges:

 

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• minimum: 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 inches)

 

 

 

 

• maximum: 312 by 470 mm (12.28 by 18.5 inches)

 

 

Note

Before loading card stock in Tray 1, make sure it is regular in shape and not damaged. Also, make

 

sure the cards are not stuck together.

 

 

 

Card stock guidelines

If cards curl or jam, try printing from Tray 1 and opening the rear output bin. ￿Set margins at least 2 mm (0.08 inch) away from the edges of the paper.

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