Media Types 13
!Cold-water-transfer paper
!Pressure sensitive
!Designed specifically for inkjet printers (superfine paper, glossy paper,
glossy film, postcards, etc.)
!Already been printed on by another printer, copier, or fax machine
!Dusty
!Wet (or damp)
"# Keep media between 35% to 85% relative humidity. Toner does
not adhere well to moist or wet paper .
!Layered
!Adhesive
!Folded, creased, curled, embossed, warped, or wrinkled
!Perforated, three-hole punched, or torn
!Too slick, too coarse, too textured
!Different in texture (roughness) on the front and back
!Too thin or too thick
!Stuck together with static electricity
!Composed of foil or gilt; too luminous
!Heat sensitive or cannot withstand the fusing temperature (356° F/180° C)
!Irregularly shaped (not rectangular or not cut at right angles)
!Attached with glue, tape, paper clips, staples, ribbons, hooks, or buttons
!Acidic
!Any other media that is not approved
Thick Stock
Paper thicker than 24 lb (90 g/m2) bond is referred to as thick stock. Test all
thick stock to ensure acceptable performance and to ensure that the image
does not shift.
Capacity Tray 1 Up to 50 thick stock sheets, depending on their
thickness. Thick stock is supported only in letter,
A4, or smaller media sizes.
Tray 2 Not supported
Orientation Face up
Type Check www.minolta-q ms.com/support (click on Ans wer Base)
for currently approved media. To order approved media, go to
www.q-shop.com.