Media Storage And Handling; How Do I Take Care Of Media - Minolta MAGICOLOR 3100 User Manual

Media Storage and Handling

How do I take care of media?

Keep media on a flat, level surface in its original wrapper until it is time to
load it.
If media has been removed from its wrapper, place it in its original packaging
and store in a cool, dark place.
When storing media, avoid
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Moisture, excess humidity
Keep media between 30% to 65% relative humidity. Toner does not
adhere well to paper where it has become wet.
On the other hand, media that has been stored for a long time without
staying in its packaging may dry up too much and also cause jamming.
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Direct sunlight
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Excess heat (up to 86° F/30° C)
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Dust
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Leaning media against other objects or placed in an upright position
Before purchasing a large quantity or special media, do a trial printing with
the same media and check print quality.
What should I watch out for when handling media?
Attention
Do not use the media types listed below. These could cause poor print
quality, media jams, or damage to the printer.
Do not use media that is
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Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, digitally
gloss-coated media, heat-sensitive paper, heat-pressure paper,
heat-press transfer paper); colored paper that has been treated
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Special media designed specifically for inkjet printers
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Media that has already been printed on
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An inkjet printer
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A monochrome or color laser printer or copier
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A heat-transfer printer
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Another printer or fax machine
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Wet or damp
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