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Handle and Use Print Media
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Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct
sunlight and heat.
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Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side of photo paper.
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Some envelope sizes require that you set margins in the application. Make sure you do a test print first before
printing many envelopes.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use the following types of paper:
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Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped
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1. 2 mm or greater curl may cause jams to occur.
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Extremely shiny or highly textured
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Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked
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Paper made with a short grain
DO NOT use envelopes that:
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Are loosely constructed
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Have windows
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Are embossed (have raised writing on them)
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Have clasps or staples
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Are pre-printed on the inside
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Are self-adhesive
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Have double flaps
Self-adhesive Double flaps
You may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you
are using.
Related Information
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Acceptable Print Media
Related Topics:
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