Kyocera C8026N Special Paper, Selecting the special paper, Transparency, Adhesive-backed labels

2.4 Special Paper

2.4Special Paper

Besides plain paper, this printer can use the following types of special paper:

Paper type to be used			Media type to be selected
Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m²)			Vellum
Thick paper (105 to 220 g/m²)			Thick
Overhead projector transparencies Transparency
Postcards			Cardstock
Envelopes			Envelope
Labels			Labels
Recycled paper			Recycle
Colored paper			Color
Preprinted paper			Preprint
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		When printing on A4 size paper with thickness
		above 200g/m2, feed the paper sideways from
	Note	the MP tray. Landscape feeding can cause
		paper jams.

Before purchasing any special paper, make a test print using the printer and check whether the results are satisfactory.

To avoid problems, stack transparencies, labels, or envelopes on the tray or cassette face up.

Major considerations for each type of special paper are given below.

Transparency

Transparencies for overhead projectors must withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process. The recommended transparency product is as follows:

3M CG3700 (Letter, A4)

To avoid problems, always feed OHP transparencies from the Multi-purpose tray and output them to the optional Face Up Tray.

When unloading transparencies (e.g., for clearing jams), hold them carefully by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on them.

You can assign one of these special paper type to a paper cassette or MP (multi-purpose) tray by using the printer’s operator panel keys. Then, the printer can automatically select the paper cassette or multi-purpose tray to feed the special paper from and internally adjust the electrical parameters for optimum printing performance according to the special paper type. For details, see 3.10.4 Setting the Cassette Paper Type on page 3-50.

Note that some types of special paper do not allow feeding from the paper feeder cassette or duplex (two-sided) printing.

2.4.1Selecting the special paper

Since special paper differs significantly in paper composition and quality, special paper is more likely to cause problems than white bond paper during printing. When using special paper, be sure that they are manufactured for photocopiers and/or printers.

	Kyocera Mita shall not be liable for any danger
	to a person or machine that is caused by using
Note	special paper (e.g., fumes emitted from the
	special paper).

Adhesive-backed labels

Label paper must be fed manually.

For printing on labels, use extreme care so that the adhesive may not come in direct contact with any part of the printer. Adhesives that stick to the drum or rollers will cause printer damage.

Labels consist of three parts. Printing is done onto the top sheet (also called the face sheet). The adhesive contains chemicals. The carrier sheet (also called the backing paper or liner) bears the top sheet. This composition of labels can cause more problems than other print forms during printing.

Top sheet (white bond paper)

Adhesive

Carrier sheet

Figure 2-11

When using label paper, do not leave gaps between the arranged labels (i.e., top sheets). Labels arranged with gaps in-between can easily be peeled off during printing, causing serious jam problems.

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