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Layered
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Adhesive
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Folded, creased, embossed, warped, or wrinkled
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Perforated, three-hole prepunched, or torn
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Too slick, too coarse, too textured
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Different in texture (roughness) on the front and back
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Too thin or too thick
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Stuck together with static electricity
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Composed of foil or gilt; too luminous
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Cold water transfer paper
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Heat sensitive or cannot withstand the fusing temperature (between
316° F/158° C and 356° F/180° C, depending on the media)
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Irregularly shaped (not rectangular or not cut at right angles); not uniform
in size
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Attached with glue, tape, paper clips, staples, ribbons, hooks, or buttons
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Acidic
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Any other media that is not approved
Use media that is
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Suitable for plain-paper laser printers, such as standard or recycled office
paper
What should I watch out for when loading envelopes?
Do not use envelopes that have
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Sticky flaps
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Tape seals, metal clasps, paper clips, fasteners, or peel-off strips for
sealing
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Transparent windows
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Too rough of a surface
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Material that will melt, vaporize, offset discolor, or emit dangerous fumes
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Been presealed
Use envelopes that are
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Common office envelopes with diagonal joints, sharp folds and edges,
and ordinary gummed flaps
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Approved for laser printing
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Dry
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Printed on the front address side only
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Media Storage and Handling