1-30 Getting Started
Guidelines for Special Paper and other Media Be sure to read any instructions that come with your special paper. These
instructions provide important information regarding how to achieve the
highest print quality with these papers.
It is recommended that you feed special paper types one sheet at a time.
For transparencies and glossy photo paper, follow these guidelines:
Let the printed sheets dry completely before storing them.
When a printed sheet h as dried completely, cover the prin ted side with a
sheet of plain (not coated) paper before storing it; this is recommended
even if you place the sheets in a clear file or plastic holder.
Do not leave the film in the paper tray for long periods of time. Dust
and dirt may accumulate on the film resulting in spotty printing.
To avoid sm udging cau sed by fin gerprin ts, handle tran s parency fil m and
coated paper carefully.
To avoid fadi ng, do not expo se the pr int ed film to pr olong ed sunl i ght.
Store un used me dia fl a t. Do not r emove pa pers fr o m their protec tive
packaging until you are ready to use them.
Store unused media at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees
Fahrenheit (15 to 30 degrees Centigrade). The relative humidity should
be betwe en 10% a nd 70%.
If the pri nt densi t y of yo ur page is v e ry hi g h, light pa per stoc k may curl
slightly due to the large amount of ink. If you need to print dense
graphi cs, try printi n g on hea vier st ock.
Do not use thick er paper than mee ts the specifications for this machine.
Printing with a paper that is thick enough to come in contact with the
print he ad noz zl es may d amage t he car tridge.
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