Selecting Preprinted Forms And Letterhead; Printing On Letterhead - Dell 1320c - Color Laser Printer User Manual

Selecting Preprinted Forms and Letterhead

When selecting preprinted forms and letterhead paper for the printer:
Use grain long papers for best results.
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Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
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Select papers that absorb ink, but do not bleed.
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Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
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Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures of 225°C (437°F) without
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melting or releasing hazardous emissions.
Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner or the silicone in the fuser. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements;
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latex inks might not. If you are in doubt, contact your paper supplier.

Printing on Letterhead

Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the pre-printed letterhead you have selected is acceptable for laser printers.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading letterhead in the print media sources.
Print media source Print side
Tray 1 Face up
Single sheet feeder Face down
Selecting Pre-Punched Paper
Pre-punched paper brands can differ in the number and placement of holes and in manufacturing techniques. However, it may not be possible to print on the
paper to depending on the placement of holes on the paper.
To select and use pre-punched paper:
Test paper from several manufacturers before ordering and using large quantities of pre-punched paper.
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Page orientation
Letterhead enters the printer last
Letterhead enters the printer first