Dell 5310n Mono Laser Printer User's Guide - Page 47

Labels - maximum Paper (37 to 39 lb bond) 180 g/m2 (48 lb bond) Dual-web paper 180 g/m2 (48 lb bond) Polyester 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) Vinyl 300 g/m2 (92 lb liner) Integrated forms Pressure-sensitive area (must 140 to 175 g/m2 enter the printer first) Paper base (grain long) 75 to 135 g/m2 (20 to 36 lb bond) Envelopes 100% cotton content maximum weight - 24 lb Sulfite, wood-free, or up to 100% cotton bonds Not recommended 1 Grain short is preferred for papers over 135 g/m2. 2 Includes envelopes fed from the multipurpose feeder only. 3 28 lb bond envelopes are limited to 25% cotton content. (37 to 39 lb bond) 163 g/m2 N/A (43 lb bond) NOTE: Not supported in the multipurpose feeder. 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond) Not supported in the multipurpose feeder. 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) NOTE: Not supported in the multipurpose feeder. 260 g/m2 (78 lb liner) NOTE: Not supported in the multipurpose feeder. 140 to 175 g/m2 N/A 75 to 135 g/m2 (20 to 36 lb bond) 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)2, 3 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)3 (37 to 39 lb bond) 180 g/m2 (48 lb bond) 180 g/m2 (48 lb bond) 220 g/m2 (59 lb bond) 300 g/m2 (92 lb liner) 140 to 175 g/m2 (up to 47 lb bond) 75 to 135 g/m2 (20 to 36 lb bond) 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) Selecting Print Media Selecting the appropriate print media for the printer helps you avoid printing problems. The following sections contain guidelines for choosing the correct print media for the printer. Paper For the best print quality, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. Try a sample of any paper you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities. When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. See Loading Standard Trays and Optional Trays or Loading the Multipurpose Feeder for detailed tray-loading instructions. Paper Characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. We recommend that you follow these guidelines when evaluating new paper stock. The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures of 230°C (446°F). For Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) applications and for non-MICR applications, use only paper able to withstand these temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers. Paper Weight The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) grain long in the integrated and optional 500-sheet trays and paper weights from 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond) grain long in the multipurpose feeder and optional 250-sheet trays. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. When using paper narrower than 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.), make sure the weight is greater than or equal to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond). Unacceptable paper