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Media type
Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only
transparencies designed for use in laser
printers.
• Transparencies used in the printer must be able
to withstand 195° C (383° F), the printer's
fusing temperature.
• Place them on a flat surface after removing
them from the printer.
• Do not leave them in the paper tray for long
periods of time. Dust and dirt may accumulate
on them, resulting in spotty printing.
• To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints,
handle them carefully.
• To avoid fading, do not expose printed
transparencies to prolonged sunlight.
• Ensure that transparencies are not wrinkled,
curled, or have any torn edges.
Labels • To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels
designed for use in laser printers.
• When selecting labels, consider the following
factors:
- Adhesives: The adhesive material should be
stable at 195° C (383° F), the printer's fusing
temperature.
- Arrangement: Only use labels with no
exposed backing between them. Labels can
peel off sheets that have spaces between the
labels, causing serious jams.
- Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with
no more than 13 mm (5 inches) of curl in any
direction.
- Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles,
bubbles, or other indications of separation.
• Make sure that there is no exposed adhesive
material between labels. Exposed areas can
cause labels to peel off during printing, which
can cause paper jams. Exposed adhesive can
also cause damage to printer components.
• Do not run a sheet of labels through the printer
more than once. The adhesive backing is
designed for only a single pass through the
printer.
• Do not use labels that are separating from the
backing sheet or are wrinkled, bubbled, or
otherwise damaged.
Card stock or • Do not print on media smaller than 76 mm
custom-sized
(3 inches) wide or 127 mm (5 inches) long.
materials
• In the software application, set margins at least
6.4 mm (0.25 inches) away from the edges of
the material.
Guidelines Media type
Preprinted • Letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant
paper ink that will not melt, vaporize, or release
hazardous emissions when subjected to the
printer's fusing temperature of 195° C (383° F)
for 0.1 second.
• Letterhead ink must be non-flammable and
should not adversely affect printer rollers.
• Forms and letterhead should be sealed in a
moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes
during storage.
• Before you load preprinted paper, such as
forms and letterhead, verify that the ink on the
paper is dry. During the fusing process, wet ink
can come off preprinted paper, reducing print
quality.
Load the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the tray
1. The tray 1 can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of 75 g/m
paper.
You can purchase optional trays and attach them below the standard tray
to load an additional 500 sheets of paper for each tray. You can attach
up to three additional trays. For order information for optional trays, see
page 7.1.
The paper level indicator on the front of the tray 1 and the optional trays
shows the amount of paper currently left in the tray. When the tray is
empty, the indicator of the bar is completely lowered.
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