Selecting Transparencies; Envelopes - Dell 3110CN Owner's Manual

• Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies. This may result in poor print quality.
• Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
• Non-white transparencies are not supported with the printer.

Selecting Transparencies

The printer can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and
durability depend on the transparency used. Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell
recommends trying a sample first.
The paper type setting for the multipurpose feeder should be set to Transparency to help
prevent jams. (See "Tray Settings" for detailed information about this setting.) Check with the
manufacturer or vendor to determine whether your transparencies are compatible with laser
printers that reach temperatures as high as 205°C (401°F). Only use transparencies that are able to
withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous
emissions.

Envelopes

You can load a stack of envelopes up to 15 mm (0.59 in.) in height in the multipurpose feeder for a
single print job. Depending on the type of envelope and how they have been stored, loading a large
quantity of envelopes, within the maximum range, may not feed into the printer. If this happens,
reduce the number of envelopes in the stack. Depending on the choice of envelopes, it is possible
to expect variable levels of light wrinkling. Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell
recommends trying a sample first. See "Loading the Multipurpose Feeder" for instructions on
loading an envelope.
When printing on envelopes:
• Use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers.
• Set the print media source to the multipurpose feeder. Set the paper type to Envelope, and
select the correct size of envelope from the printer driver.
• For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m
to 105 g/m
or less. Envelopes with 100% cotton content must not exceed 90 g/m
• Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
• For best performance, do not use envelopes that:
• Have excessive curl or twist
• Are stuck together or damaged in any way
• Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, embossing
• Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
• Have an interlocking design
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Print Media Guidelines
2
(28 lb bond) weight for the envelope feeder as long as the cotton content is 25%
2
(20 lb bond) paper. You can use up
2
(24 lb bond) weight.