Ricoh M C240FW Paper and Specialty Media Guide

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    Paper and Specialty Media Guide
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    with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. For Ricoh technical support, visit https://www.ricoh.com/support/. For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.ricoh.com. © 2021 Ricoh Co., Ltd. All rights
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    ...5 Guidelines for selecting and using paper 10 Paper...10 Recycled paper...12 Card stock...13 Envelopes...15 Labels...16 Troubleshooting...24 Transparencies...24 Unacceptable paper...25 Storing paper...25 Printer-specific paper support 26 P C200W, M C240FW Printers and MFPs...26 Glossary...30
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    appropriate print materials for the following laser printers. y M C240FW y P C200W The information supplied here supersedes other information relating printer registration card or go to https://www.ricoh.com/support/. Note: Always test print materials thoroughly before buying large quantities. Doing
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    the direct link to the customer. As needs and prices change, distributors may work with different converters and converters reliability problems in some printers. To verify that the paper basis weight being used is acceptable, see the supported paper weights table in "Printer-specific paper support"
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    weights, but materials either too light or too heavy can cause printing problems. Heavy and thicker materials may not heat quickly enough in the fuser, path turns. For more information about the weights your printer supports, see the individual printer specifications in this document. Dimensions
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    Ricoh printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. Continuous printing on some paper types or other media may create fumes that are not a problem over a preprinted area, the ink must be receptive to toner to ensure adequate fusing. All preprinted inks must be thoroughly
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    paper jam. Tenting may increase skew, cause double‑sheet feeding, or smear the toner on the print material before fusing, resulting in poor print quality. To reduce tenting system. Use micro‑perfs to avoid nesting problems. Make sure that perforations fall outside the 0.12-0.91‑inch area on the
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    using metallics in forms, whether in inks or other materials, due to their conductivity and their ability to bleed charge. This property can interfere with toner transfer and cause poor print quality. Basic form design When designing forms, include a non‑print area of 8.38 mm (0.33 in.) at the top
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    also affect printer reliability and downtime. y Test the print material before placing a large order printing problems. Continuous printing on labels, for example, may result in more frequent service calls. appropriate paper to prevent jams and help ensure trouble‑free printing. y Always use new,
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    high degree of stability, resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as . y Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based generally meet these requirements Printer-specific paper support" on page 26.
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    environmentally conscientious company, we support the use of recycled test papers that represent recycled cut size copier papers available on the global market. This scientist testing in Sheffield units; impacts print clarity and how well toner fuses to the paper). y Surface friction (determines
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    quantities of card stock, make sure that you test samples of the print material in your printer. there may not be enough voltage to pull the toner onto the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality mm (0.012 in.) may present feed reliability problems, and material thicker than 0.17 mm (0.007
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    For lighter card stocks, we recommend grain long to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may decrease the ability of the form to move reliably through the printer. Most printers feed paper short edge first. If your printer supports larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in. or A3, it
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    For more information about the recommended grain direction for card stock, see "Printer-specific paper support" on page 26. Coatings Surface texture and coatings on card stock significantly affect toner adhesion (fuse grade), print quality, and feed reliability. We recommend a vellum finish for the
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    new envelopes from undamaged packages. y Adjust the guides to fit the width of the envelopes. y more information about envelope support for your printer, see "Printer-specific paper support" on page 26. label stock can absorb heat, which affects toner adhesion and print quality, causing delamination.
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    with adhesive, and could void the printer and toner cartridge warranties. y Flex, fan, and align grain short paper, which tends to curl easily. Review label designs with a converter or a vendor who more information about label support for your printer, see "Printer-specific paper support" on page 26
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    testing of pressure‑sensitive constructions using kraft liners. Tissue‑backed or plain bond liners reduce toner . The major adhesive‑related printing problem is printer and cartridge contamination. avoid exposing adhesive to the paper path guides, drive rollers, charge roller, photoconductor drum
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    Topcoats affect the print quality, feed reliability, and adhesion of toner to the face sheet. Topcoats should withstand temperatures up to sheet. Before purchasing large quantities of labels, make sure that you extensively test the labels with your printer. Labels with a stripped edge matrix do not
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    215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge (left margin side) Using cut sheet labels with adhesive applied to the edge or sizing to make the paper liquid‑resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of toner contaminating the fuser. At a minimum, paper labels
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    labels peeling off the label inside the printer, which requires printer servicing. Materials, which have liner face melt temperatures lower than the fuser trailing edge stripped areas to be 1.6 mm maximum due to feeding problems. We recommend that the liner face is constructed with material that can
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    a topcoat to ensure good toner adhesion. When you run problems in the output bin. If you experience stacking problems with these forms, then contact your marketing representative. Note: Test void the printer and cartridge service warranties. Do not feed "Printer-specific paper support" on page 26
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    . Contamination results in paper feed problems and jams. We recommend the test the sheet first to make sure that it works satisfactorily. Note: We recommend testing guide surface that provides the best support. y The incidence angle of the leading edge of the media as it touches the primary guide
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    problems. For more troubleshooting information, see your printer documentation. Problem Print on heavy stock is blurred or out of focus. Toner five more sheets of paper to remove any toner that may have accumulated. Unacceptable paper Test results indicate that the following paper types are at
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    Guidelines for selecting and using paper 25 Storing paper Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality: y Store paper in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing. y Extend the time several days if the storage
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    support 26 Printer-specific paper support RICOH P C200W, M C240FW Printers and MFPs The following tables provide information on standard and optional paper sources and the sizes, types, and weights of paper they support .) ü ü X ü ü 1 The default support is long‑edge feed. When running on
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    Printer-specific paper support 27 Paper size 250‑sheet tray Manual feeder Two‑sided printing ADF Scanner glass Executive 184.2 x Envelope 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.) ü5 ü X X ü 1 The default support is long‑edge feed. When running on short‑edge feed, A5 is treated as narrow paper.
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    in.) X N/A 1 The default support is long‑edge feed. tested for acceptability. y The ADF supports only plain paper. Paper type Plain paper Card stock 250‑sheet tray ü ü Manual feeder ü ü Labels ü ü Envelopes ü ü Two‑sided printing ü X X X Supported paper weights Note: The ADF supports
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    Printer-specific paper support 29 Paper type and weight Card stock 105.1-162 g/m2 grain long (28.1-43‑lb bond) Card stock 105.1-200 g/m2 grain long (28.1-53‑lb bond) Paper labels 131 g/m2 (35‑lb bond) Envelopes 60-105 g/m2 (16-28‑lb bond) 250‑sheet tray ü X ü ü Manual feeder ü ü ü ü Two‑sided
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    known as column strength. Refers to how well the material is able to support itself and remain flat and straight during the printing process. Cut flush to and that is driven by the rollers in the printer. For most Ricoh printers, the driver edge is the left edge of a portrait page. Process of
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    with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as cotton have feeding. Qualitative measurement of the adhesion of toner to the printed sheet. Printer process of melting toner and adhering it to the print material. The
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    . If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding problems in the printer. Smoothness is measured in Sheffield points; lower values indicate related to printing on stock that is too heavy or has a surface that repels toner. How well the paper stacks in the output bin. Small bits of adhesive
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    10 paper characteristics 10 paper design factors 5 paper dust 18 paper guidelines 10 paper industry 5 paper sizes supported 26 paper types supported 28 paper weights supported 28 perforations 7 polyester labels 18 preprinted forms selecting 11 preprinted stock 7 primary rib pattern design guidelines
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    edge matrix 18, 19 supercalendering 18 supported laser printers 4 supported paper sizes 26 supported paper types 28 supported paper weights 28 T temperature 7 thermography inks 7 tips card stock 13 labels 16 on using envelopes 16 toner rubs off 24 troubleshooting 24 U unacceptable paper 24 V vinyl
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