Tektronix 560 user manual Media hints and tips, Media handling, Double-sided printing

7Troubleshooting

Media hints and tips

Use high-grade media. For best reliability and image-quality,

always use Tektronix media. Tektronix printers and Tektronix supplies are Made For Each Other®. Refer to “Phaser 560 Printer Supplies” on page 9-2 for ordering information. Do not use media designed for inkjet printers; they will damage the fuser.

Media handling

■Make sure that the media is dust-free. Dust and dirt can result in poor print quality.

■Handle media with both hands at the edges to avoid creases and fingerprints.

■Store media in the original, dust-free package in the same environmental conditions as the printer.

Double-sided printing

■Use laser bond paper (at least 100 g/m2, 28 lb. bond for opacity and feed reliability) for duplexing; two-sided printing on specialty media can shorten component life.

■When printing side two of a duplex print in the Multi-Purpose Feeder, always select Paper 2nd Side (in the driver or the front panel) for the media type.

■For best results, do not use heavy toner coverage on Side 1.

■Duplex printing can reduce the life of the printer’s components and may require more frequent cleaning.

If your printer has a Lower Tray Assembly installed

■Place the most frequently-used paper in the PAPER tray and insert the tray in the printer’s Upper tray slot.

■Insert the TRANSPARENCY tray in the printer’s Middle tray slot.

Specialty media

■Always set the media thickness switch according to the media being used.

■When printing labels or envelopes, make sure that you use only the recommended types; refer to page 4-50 and page 4-48 for details.

■Printing on specialty media can reduce the life of the printer’s components and may require more frequent cleaning.

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