Chapter 15: Tips For Successful Printing; Storing Print Media; Avoiding Jams - Lexmark W820n User Manual

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Tips for successful printing

Storing print media

Use the following guidelines to avoid paper feeding problems and uneven print quality.
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Store print media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21°C (70°F) and
the relative humidity is 40%.
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Store cartons of paper on a pallet or shelf rather than directly on the floor.
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If you store individual packages of paper out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a
flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl.
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Do not place anything on top of paper packages.

Avoiding jams

If you select appropriate print media (paper, transparencies, labels, and card stock) for your printer,
you'll be well on your way to trouble-free printing.
By carefully selecting print media and loading them properly, you should be able to avoid most jams.
See the following for instructions on loading print media:
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Loading trays 1, 2, and 3
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Loading trays 4 and 5
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Loading the multipurpose feeder
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Loading the envelope feeder
If you do experience a paper jam, see
The following hints can help you avoid paper jams:
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Use only recommended print media. Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide available on
Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com for more information about which print media will
provide optimum results for your printing environment.
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If you need detailed information before purchasing large quantities of customized print media,
refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide .
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Do not load wrinkled, creased, or damp paper.
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Flex, fan, and straighten paper before you load it.
Clearing print media jams
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for instructions on clearing the jam.