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Media guide Page 2 of 2 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. • When storing 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. • Store paper in its original wrapper until you load it into the printer. Avoiding jams hints The following hints can help avoid jams: • Use only recommended paper or specialty media (referred to as media). • Do not overload the media sources. Make sure the stack height does not exceed the maximum height indicated by the load line labels in the sources. • Do not load wrinkled, creased, damp, or curled media. • Flex, fan, and straighten media before you load it. If jams do occur with print media, try feeding one sheet at a time through the multipurpose feeder. • Do not use media that has been cut or trimmed by hand. • Do not mix media sizes, weights, or types in the same media source. • Make sure the recommended print side is loaded in the source according to your simplex or duplex needs. • Keep media stored in an acceptable environment. See "Storing media" for more information. • Do not remove trays during a print job. • Push all trays in firmly after loading them. • Make sure the guides in the trays are properly positioned for the size of media loaded. Make sure the guides are not placed too tightly against the stack of media. • Make sure all cables that connect to the printer are correctly attached. See the Setup sheet for more information. • If a jam occurs, clear the entire media path. See the User's Guide for information on clearing jams.