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Transparencies, Understanding print media guidelines, Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead - ink

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Understanding print media guidelines • Make sure the Paper Type, Paper Texture, and Paper Weight settings are correct. (See "Paper Menu" in the Menus and Messages Guide located on the Software and Documentation CD for detailed information about these settings.) • Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the source. • Flex paper back and forth, and then fan. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface. Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer: • Use grain long papers for best results for 60 to 90 g/m2 weights. • Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process. • Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces. Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures of 210°C (410°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. When in doubt, contact the paper supplier. Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Printing on letterhead Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser printers. Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterhead in the media sources. Media source or process Print side 250-sheet tray and 550-sheet drawer Printed letterhead facedown Duplex (two-sided) printing from Printed letterhead face up trays Manual feeder Printed letterhead faceup Duplex (two-sided) printing from Printed letterhead face down Manual feeder Top of page The top edge of the sheet with the logo is placed at the front of the tray. The top edge of the sheet with the logo is placed at the front of the tray. The top edge of the sheet with the logo enters the printer first. The top edge of the sheet with the logo enters the printer first. Transparencies Feed transparencies from the 250-sheet tray or the manual feeder. Try a sample of any transparencies being considered for use with the printer before buying large quantities. When printing on transparencies: Tips on choosing the right print media 15

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Tips on choosing the right print media
15
Understanding print media guidelines
•
Make sure the Paper Type, Paper Texture, and Paper Weight settings are correct. (See
“
Paper Menu
”
in the
Menus
and Messages Guide
located on the Software and Documentation CD for detailed information about these
settings.)
•
Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the source.
•
Flex paper back and forth, and then fan. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten the edges on a level surface.
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Use the following guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:
•
Use grain long papers for best results for 60 to 90 g/m
2
weights.
•
Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
•
Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures
of 210
°
C (410
°
F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner.
Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. When in doubt, contact the
paper supplier.
Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 210
°
C (410
°
F) without melting or
releasing hazardous emissions.
Printing on letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the chosen preprinted letterhead is acceptable for laser
printers.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterhead in the
media sources.
Transparencies
Feed transparencies from the 250-sheet tray or the manual feeder. Try a sample of any transparencies being considered
for use with the printer before buying large quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
Media source or process
Print side
Top of page
250-sheet tray and
550-sheet drawer
Printed letterhead facedown
The top edge of the sheet with the logo is
placed at the front of the tray.
Duplex (two-sided) printing from
trays
Printed letterhead face up
The top edge of the sheet with the logo is
placed at the front of the tray.
Manual feeder
Printed letterhead faceup
The top edge of the sheet with the logo enters
the printer first.
Duplex (two-sided) printing from
Manual feeder
Printed letterhead face down
The top edge of the sheet with the logo enters
the printer first.