Star Micronics LaserPrinter 8 Operator's Manual page 28

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Thecassettepackedwithyourprinterisfor81/2 x 11in.paperorforA4
paper.ConsultyourStarLaserPrinter 8 dealeraboutadditional c assettes
for differentsizedpaper.
Your Star LaserPrinter8 can print on automatically-fed paper whose
weightis between16and 36lb.It shouIdbebetween3.7and 7.5mik in
thickness,witha moisturecontentof 4-690by weight. Its smoothness
shouldbe 100-300Sheffield,with a minimumpH of 5.5, and an ash
contentof notmorethan 10%. It mustbe ableto withstandheatof 200
C forO.1second.It shouldbelcmggrainpaper,withcutedgesshowing
no visiblefray. There shouldbe no curl towardthe printingside. It
shouldbe packagedin reams in moisture-proof p olylaminate.Avoid
coated and extremelysmoothpapers, and those that are wrinkledor
containstaples. Do not use carbonlesspaperor multipartforms.The
type of paper used for photocopyingand the newer paper designed
specificallyfor laserprintersare suitable,includingCanonNP, Xerox
4024,GilbertNeu-TechandNeenah NP. However, S tarMicronicsdoes
not recommendany particularbrand, since it has no controlover the
contentand quality. Selectingsuitablepaperis yourresponsibility.
Envelopes,mailing labels, and transparenciesrequire manual feed.
Amongthe suitablebrandsof labelsare
Avery
Lasergraphicand HP
LaserJetseriesII. Be sureto selectlabelsthatcovertheentirebacking
sheet duringprinting. For transparencies, a satisfactorybrand is that
with the HewlettPackardtrade name. When printingenvelopesand
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