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Chapter 5

Paper Selection

5-4

The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive

must never come into contact with any part of the printer. Adhe-

sive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer.

Label paper must be manually fed.

Label paper has a structure comprised of three layers, as shown

in the figure below. The top sheet is printed on. The adhesive

layer consists of pressure-sensitive adhesives. The carrier sheet

(also called the linear or backing sheet) holds the labels until

use. Due to the complexity of its composition, adhesive-backed

label paper is particularly likely to give trouble in printing.

Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet,

with no spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces

in between are apt to peel off, causing serious paper jam prob-

lems.

Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top

sheet around the edge. Do not remove the extra top sheet from

the carrier sheet until after printing is finished.

The table below lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.

Envelopes

The printer can print on envelopes using paper with a basis

weight of 60 to 79 g/m

2

(16 to 21 lb/ream). Envelopes must be

manually fed.

An envelope is a more complex object than a single sheet of pa-

per. For this reason, it may not be possible to obtain consistent

print quality over the entire envelope surface.

Many envelopes have a diagonal grain orientation (See

Paper

Grain on page 5-3

). This orientation is more likely to wrinkle and

crease on its way through the printer. Before purchasing enve-

lopes for use with the printer, test a sample to verify the enve-

lope’s suitability.

Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhe-

sive.

Avoid long printing runs consisting of envelopes only. Extensive

envelope printing can cause premature printer wear. To avoid

jamming due to curled envelopes, do not leave more than ap-

proximately 10 printed envelopes stacked in the paper trays dur-

ing multiple envelope printing.

Colored Paper

Colored paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond

paper, listed in

Paper Specifications on page 5-1

. In addition, the

pigments used in the paper must be able to withstand the heat

of fusing during the printing process (up to 200 °C or 392 °F).

Preprinted Paper

Preprinted paper should have a bond paper base. The preprint-

ed ink must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the

printing process, and must not be affected by silicone oil.

Do not use paper with any kind of surface treatment, such as the

type of paper commonly used for calendars.

Recycled Paper

Select recycled paper that meets the same specifications as the

white bond paper (see

Paper Specifications on page 5-1

) except

whiteness.

Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the printer

and check that the print quality is satisfactory.

2.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels

Item

Specification

Weight of top sheet

44 to 74 g/m

2

(12 to 20 lb/ream)

Composite weight

104 to 151 g/m

2

(28 to 40 lb/ream)

Thickness of top sheet

0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils)

Composite thickness

0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils)

Moisture content

4 to 6 % (composite)

Top sheet (White

bond paper)

Adhesive

Carrier sheet

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Top

sheet

Carrier

sheet

NOTE

Section	Page
Operation Guide ver 1.3	1
Contents	5
Introduction	7
For More Information...	7
Guide to the Operation Guide	7
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST	8
Chapter 1 Names of Parts	12
Chapter 2 How to Load Paper	14
1. How to Load Paper	14
1.1 Loading Paper into the Paper Cassette	14
1.2 Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray	15
1.3 Setting Envelopes	16
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel	17
1. Understanding the Operator Panel	17
1.1 Operation Indicators	18
1.2 Message Display	18
1.3 Interface Indicator	18
1.4 Paper Size Indicator	19
1.5 Paper Type Indicator	19
1.6 Keys	19
2. Using the Operator Panel	20
2.1 Menu Selection System	20
2.2 Using the Menu Selection System	26
2.2.1 Printing the Menu Map	26
2.2.2 Printing Status Page	26
2.2.3 e-MPS	27
2.2.4 Changing the Interface Parameters	34
2.2.5 Changing the Emulation	38
2.2.6 Setting the Default Font	40
2.2.7 Using Page Set Menus	42
2.2.8 Setting the Print Quality	46
2.2.9 Operating an Option Hard Disk	47
2.2.10 Operating a RAM Disk	50
2.2.11 Operating a Memory Card	52
2.2.12 Paper Handling	56
2.2.13 Other Modes	63
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting	69
1. General Guide	69
2. Print Quality Problems	70
3. Indicators and Messages	72
3.1 Indicators	72
3.2 Maintenance Messages	72
3.3 Error Messages	74
4. Correcting a Paper Jam	76
4.1 Jam in Paper Cassette	77
4.2 Jam at the MP Tray	77
4.3 Jam in Left Cover 1	78
4.4 Jam in Left Cover 2	79
4.5 Paper Jam at the Option Document Finisher	79
Chapter 5 Paper Selection	80
1. General Guidelines	80
1.1 Paper Availability	80
1.2 Paper Specifications	80
1.3 Selecting the Right Paper	80
2. Special Paper	82
2.1 Transparency (Overhead Projection Film)	82
2.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels	83
3. Paper Type	84
Chapter 6 Maintenance	85
1. Toner Container Replacement	85
1.1 Toner Container Replacement Interval	85
1.2 Replenishing Toner	85
Appendix A Fonts	89
Appendix B Expansion Memory	93
1. Removing the Main Circuit Board	93
1.1 Notes on Handling the Main Circuit Board and DIMM	93
1.2 Removing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer	93
2. Installing DIMMs	94
2.1 Removing DIMM	94
2.2 Testing the Expansion Memory	94
Appendix C Host Computer Interface	95
1. Parallel Interface	95
1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes	95
1.2 Interface Signals	95
2. Serial Interface	96
2.1 Interface Signals	96
3. RS-232C Protocol	97
4. RS-232C Cable Connection	98
4.1 Preparing an RS-232C Cable	98
4.2 Connecting the RS-232C Cable	98
4.3 Setting the RS-232C Parameters	98
Appendix D Option Units	100
1. Available Options	100
2. Installing Option Units	102
2.1 PF-70/75 Paper Feeders	102
2.2 DF-70/71/75 Document Finishers	102
2.3 Network Interface	102
2.4 Hard Disk	103
2.5 Memory Card	103
Appendix E Specifications	104
Glossary	106
Index	108
A	108
B	108
C	108
D	108
E	108
F	108
G	108
H	108
I	108
J	108
K	108
L	108
M	108
N	109
O	109
P	109
R	109
S	109
T	109
V	109
W	109
Driver Guide ver 1.1	111
Contents	113
Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver	114
Chapter 2 Setting the Defaults	116
2.1 Adding Option Devices (Setup)	116
2.1.1 Installing the Paper Feeder (PF-70)	116
2.1.2 Installing the Paper Feeder (PF-75)	117
2.1.3 Installing the Document Finisher (DF-70/DF-71)	118
2.1.4 Installing the Document Finisher (DF-75)	119
2.1.5 Installing the Hard Disk	120
2.1.6 Using the RAM Disk	120
2.1.7 Selecting the User Name	121
2.1.8 Selecting the Printer Description Language	122
Chapter 3 Printing Through Application Software	124
3.1 Setting the Paper Size	124
3.1.1 Custom Size Settings	126
3.1.2 Advanced Media Settings	127
3.2 Setting the Duplex Printing	128
3.3 Using the Booklet Mode	129
3.4 Using the Document Finisher (DF-70/DF-71)	130
3.5 Using the Document Finisher (DF-75)	131
3.6 e-MPS	132
3.6.1 Using Job Retention	133
3.6.2 Using Virtual Mailbox Printing	138

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