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Guidelines for selecting and using paper 12 Guidelines for selecting and using paper Consider the following factors when choosing paper and specialty media: • Physical characteristics of the base stock and the manufacturing processes are dependent on the vendor and may change over time. • The quality of print materials can also affect printer reliability and downtime. • Test the print material before placing a large order to avoid costly mistakes. • Printing numerous sheets of card stock, labels, or envelopes in a short period can create printing problems. Continuous printing on labels, for example, may result in more frequent service calls. The rollers in the printer can squeeze out the glue on the labels, which can contaminate other printer parts. • Most labels and card stock have cuts or perforations that can be abrasive if not ironed or flattened. • Specialty media, in general, may have rough coatings and could be thicker than paper. The following sections provide paper-specific guidelines. For information about the printing industry and paper design, see "Design considerations for purchasing paper" on page 7. Paper Note: Set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the trays. Paper guidelines Use the appropriate paper to prevent jams and help ensure trouble‑free printing. • Always use new, undamaged paper. • Before loading paper, know the recommended printable side of the paper. This information is usually indicated on the paper package. • Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand. • Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in the same tray; mixing results in jams. • Do not use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing. Paper characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these factors before printing on them. Weight The trays can feed paper weights from 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb) grain long paper. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) may not be stiff enough to feed properly, and may cause jams. Curl Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions can contribute to paper curling before printing and can cause feeding problems.

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Guidelines for selecting and using paper
Consider the following factors when choosing paper and specialty media:
•
Physical characteristics of the base stock and the manufacturing processes are dependent on the vendor
and may change over time.
•
The quality of print materials can also affect printer reliability and downtime.
•
Test the print material before placing a large order to avoid costly mistakes.
•
Printing numerous sheets of card stock, labels, or envelopes in a short period can create printing problems.
Continuous printing on labels, for example, may result in more frequent service calls. The rollers in the printer
can squeeze out the glue on the labels, which can contaminate other printer parts.
•
Most labels and card stock have cuts or perforations that can be abrasive if not ironed or flattened.
•
Specialty media, in general, may have rough coatings and could be thicker than paper.
The following sections provide paper-specific guidelines. For information about the printing industry and paper
design, see
“Design considerations for purchasing paper” on page
7
.
Paper
Note:
Set the paper size, type, texture, and weight in the Paper menu to match the paper loaded in the trays.
Paper guidelines
Use the appropriate paper to prevent jams and help ensure trouble
‑
free printing.
•
Always use new, undamaged paper.
•
Before loading paper, know the recommended printable side of the paper. This information is usually
indicated on the paper package.
•
Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.
•
Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in the same tray; mixing results in jams.
•
Do not use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing.
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these factors before printing on
them.
Weight
The trays can feed paper weights from 60 to 176 g/m
2
(16 to 47 lb) grain long paper. Paper lighter than
60 g/m
2
(16 lb) may not be stiff enough to feed properly, and may cause jams.
Curl
Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can
occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper
unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions can contribute to paper curling before printing and can cause
feeding problems.
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