Selecting Print Media; Loading Paper - Canon FAXPHONE L80 Basic Manual

Selecting Print Media

3 Paper
• To prevent paper jams in the multi-purpose tray, do not use any of the following:
– Wrinkled or creased paper
– Coated paper
– Damp paper
• The following types of paper do not print well:
– Highly textured paper
– Shiny paper
• Make sure the paper is free from dust, lint, and oil stains.
• Be sure to test paper before purchasing large quantities.
• Store all paper wrapped and on a flat surface until ready to use. Keep opened packs
in their original packaging, in a cool, dry location.
• Store paper at 64.4°F–75.2°F (18°C–24°C), 40%–60% relative humidity.
3 Envelopes
• Use standard envelopes with diagonal seams and flaps.
• To prevent jams in the multi-purpose tray, do not use the following:
–Envelopes with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, and double flaps
–Envelopes made with special coated paper or deeply embossed paper
–Envelopes with peel-off sealing strips
–Envelopes with letters enclosed
• You may be able to load other size envelopes than those listed on the previous page.
However, Canon cannot guarantee consistent performance on these.
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When printing on envelopes, be sure to use face-up delivery (1 p. 3-7).
3 Transparencies
Use only special laser printer transparencies.
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• When printing on transparencies, be sure to use face-up delivery (1 p. 3-7).
• To prevent the transparency from curling, remove it as soon as it exits the machine and
place it on a flat surface to cool.

Loading Paper

For instructions on loading paper or other print media in the multi-purpose tray, see
p. 2-16 of the User's Guide.
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Documents and Print Media
– Curled or rolled paper
– Torn paper
– Onion skin or very thin paper
– Very smooth paper
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