Special Paper - Kyocera KM-1815 Advanced Operation Manual

Note
If the paper is considerably curled in one direction, e.g. when the paper was used to print on one
side, try to roll the paper in the opposite direction to counteract the curl. Printed sheets will then
come out flat.
Electrostatic properties: During the printing process the paper is electrostatically charged to
attract the toner. The paper must be able to release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling
together in the output tray.
Whiteness: The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness of the paper. Whiter paper
provides a sharper, brighter appearance.
Quality control: Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged edges, welded (uncut)
sheets, and crushed edges and corners can cause the machine to malfunction in various ways. A
quality paper supplier should take considerable care to ensure that these problems do not occur.
Packaging: Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from damage during transport.
Quality paper obtained from a reputable supplier is usually properly packaged.

Special Paper

The following types of special paper can be used:
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Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers (heat-fusing type). Transparency, label paper,
and envelopes should not be placed in the paper cassette; they must be fed from the MP tray and
delivered in the face up stack.
Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably, special paper is more likely
than white bond paper to give trouble during printing. No liability will be assumed if moisture and so
forth given off during printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator.
Note
Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on the machine and check that printing
quality is satisfactory.
Specifications for each type of special paper are given below.
Transparency (overhead projection film)
Transparency must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process. It should
satisfy the conditions in the table below.
Item
Tolerance of heat
Thickness
Material
Dimensional accuracy
Squareness of corners
To avoid trouble, transparency must be delivered face-up.
If transparency jams frequently, pull the top of the sheet very gently as it leaves the machine.
Transparency (overhead projection film)
Adhesive-backed label paper
Envelopes
Colored paper
Preprinted paper
Recycled paper
Specification
Must tolerate at least 190°C (374°F)
0.100 to 0.110 mm (3.9 to 4.3 mils)
Polyester
±0.7 mm (±0.0276 in)
90° ±0.2°
Appendix
Appendix-5