Selecting print media
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Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines
•Make sure the Paper Type , P ape r Texture, and Paper Weight settings are cor rect. (See “P aper Men u” in the Menus
and Messages Guide located on the publications CD for detailed information about these settings.)
•Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the source.
•Flex paper back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:
•Use grain long papers for best results for 60 to 90 g/m2 weights.
•Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
•Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures
of 230°C (446°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks tha t are not aff ected by the resin in tone r . Ink s
that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. When in doubt, contact the paper
supplier.
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without melting or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Printing on letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser
printers.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterhead in the
media sources.
Media source or process Print side Top of page
500-sheet trays • Single-sided printing:
Printed letterhead face-up
•Duplex (two-sided) printing:
Printed letterhead face-down
•Long-edge fed: Letterhead top edge
towards the front of the tray.
•Short-edge fed: Letterhead top edge
towards the left of the tray.
2000-sheet dual input trays Letterhead goes toward the front of the tray.
2000-sheet high capacity feeder • Single-sided printing:
Printed letterhead face-down
•Duplex (two-sided) printing:
Printed letterhead face-up
Letterhead goes toward the front of the tray.
Multipurpose feeder • Long-edge fed: Letterhead top edge
towards the front of the printer.
•Short-edge fed: Letterhead top edge enters
last.