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Card stock, Storing media, Identifying media sources and specifications

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Media specifications Card stock Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can significantly affect print quality. See Identifying media sources and specifications for information on the preferred weight for the grain direction of media. Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity. See Media types and weights for information on the preferred weight of media. When printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type menu item in the Paper Menu to Card Stock from the operator panel, from the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional. Set the Paper Weight to CardStock Weight and select the CardStock Weight as Normal or Heavy for the value. Set this from the operator panel, the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional. Use Heavy for card stock weighing greater than or heavier than 163 g/m2 (90 lb). • Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause media handling or jamming problems. • Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • We recommend the use of grain long card stock. Storing media Use the following guidelines for proper media storage. These help avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality: • For best results, store media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%. • Store cartons of media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor. • If you store individual packages of media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl. • Do not place anything on top of the media packages. Identifying media sources and specifications The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources, including the media sizes you can select from the Paper Size menu, and supported weights. Note: If you use a media size not listed, select the next larger size. Storing media 33

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Media specifications
Card stock
Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness,
and texture, that can significantly affect print quality. See
Identifying media sources and
specifications
for information on the preferred weight for the grain direction of media.
Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large
quantity.
See
Media types and weights
for information on the preferred weight of media.
When printing on card stock:
•
Set the Paper Type menu item in the Paper Menu to Card Stock from the operator panel, from
the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional. Set the Paper Weight to CardStock
Weight and select the CardStock Weight as Normal or Heavy for the value. Set this from the
operator panel, the printer driver, or from MarkVision Professional. Use Heavy for card stock
weighing greater than or heavier than 163 g/m
2
(90 lb).
•
Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality
and cause media handling or jamming problems.
•
Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.
•
Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the
printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer.
•
We recommend the use of grain long card stock.
Storing media
Use the following guidelines for proper media storage. These help avoid media feeding problems and
uneven print quality:
•
For best results, store media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C
(70°F) and the relative humidity is 40%.
•
Store cartons of media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
•
If you store individual packages of media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a
flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl.
•
Do not place anything on top of the media packages.
Identifying media sources and specifications
The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources, including the media sizes
you can select from the Paper Size menu, and supported weights.
Note:
If you use a media size not listed, select the next larger size.