Guidelines for using media
The following sections provide guidelines and instructions for printing on transparencies, envelopes, and other special media. Guidelines and specifications are included to help you select media that optimizes print quality and avoid media that can cause jams or damage the device.
Paper
For best results, use conventional
If you are unsure about what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of paper.
Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the device.
Symptom | Problem with paper | Solution |
Poor print quality or toner adhesion | Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or |
Problems with feeding | embossed |
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Try another kind of paper that has a smoothness rating of
Check the device and make sure that the appropriate media type has been selected.
Dropouts, jamming, or curl | Stored improperly | Store paper flat in its |
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Increased gray background shading | Might be too heavy | Use lighter paper. |
Excessive curl | Too moist, wrong grain direction, or |
Problems with feeding | |
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Use
Check the device and make sure that the appropriate media type has been selected.
Jamming or damage to device | Cutouts or perforations | Do not use paper with cutouts or |
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| perforations. |
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Problems with feeding | Ragged edges | Use good quality paper. |
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NOTE The device uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with the fuser temperature of 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.
Do not use letterhead that is printed with
Do not use raised letterhead.
Do not use transparencies that are designed for inkjet printers or other
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