Selecting print media
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Understanding paper and specialty media guidelines
Transparencies
Feed transparencies from the standard tray or the multipurpose feeder. Try a sample of any transparencies being
considered for use with the printer before buying large quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
•Be sure to set the Paper Type to Transparency from the printer driver or from MarkVision™ Professional to avoid
damaging the printer.
•Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand
temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting or releasing hazardous emissions.
•To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
•Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.

Selecting transparencies

The printer can print directly on transparencies designed for use in las er printers. Print quality and durability depend on the
transparency used. Always print samples on the transparencies being considered for use before buying large quantities.
The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. (See “Paper Type” on the publicationsCD for
detailed information about this setting.) Check with the man uf acturer or ven dor to determine whethe r the tran sparenci es are
compatible with laser printers that heat transparencies to 230°C (446°F). Use only tr anspare ncies tha t are ab le to withstan d
these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Transparencies can be fed auto matically from the m ultipurpose f eede r and the s tandard 50 0-sheet tr a ys (Tray 1 and T ra y 2 ).
See Print media types on page39 for information about transparency compatibility with output bins.
Be careful when you handle transparencies. Fingerprints on the surface of the transparency cause poor print quality.
Envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes in the multipurpose feeder. Try a sample of any envelopes you are considering using with
the printer before buying large quantities. See Loading the multipurpose feeder on page52 for instructions on loading
envelopes.
When printing on envelopes:
•To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser
printers.
•Set the Paper Source in the Paper menu based on the source in use, set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select
the correct envelope size from the operator panel, the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional.
•For best performance, use envelopes made from 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) paper. Use up to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond)
weight for the 500-sheet standard trays and multipurpose feeder as long as the cotton content is 25% or less.
Envelopes with 100% cotton content must not exceed 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) weight.
•Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
•For best performance and to minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
–Have excessive curl or twist.
–Are stuck together or damaged in any way.
–Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts or embossing.
–Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars.
–Have an interlocking design.
–Have postage stamps attached.
–Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position.
–Have nicked edges or bent corners.
–Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes.