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Don't print closer than 0.16 in. (4 mm) from the
edge of the perforation.
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Place sheets in the paper cassette so that trimmings
from perforations are away from the drum (to
prevent scratching the drum).
If you choose to use cutout paper, select paper that matches
specifications of standard white xerographic paper and
note the following considerations
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The largest allowable cutout area is 0.1104 in.2 (71.2
mm2).
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Don't exceed the maximum cutout diameter size of
0.375 in. (9.5 mm).
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Don't print to a cutout location.
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Don't print closer than 0.16 in. (4 mm) from the
edge of the cutout.
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Holes should be clean cut, without burrs, to avoid
multiple feeds, contamination problems, and paper
jams.
An excessive number of cutouts aligned with the paper
path (such as plastic comb-binding holes) may allow
toner to pass through and build up excessively inside
the printer and on the back of the paper.
Preprinted Forms
During the print operation, heat applied to preprinted
forms can remove ink from the form and leave residue
(called offset) inside the printer. In addition to offset
residue problems, ink residues may generate harmful
gases and emissions. Note the following considerations.
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Forms should be printed with heat-resistant inks
that do not vaporize or generate harmful emissions
at temperatures > 392°F (200°C) for 0.1 seconds.
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Don't use paper printed with low-temperature inks.
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Inks must be resistant to silicone oils and cannot be
flammable.
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Inks must not be affected by the resin components
found in toner.
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Care must be taken to avoid changing the moisture
content of paper being preprinted or using
materials that change the electrical or handling
properties of the paper. Forms should be sealed in
moisture-proof wrapping after preprinting to
prevent moisture changes during storage.
Adhesive Labels
Adhesive labels consist of a top (print surface) sheet, an
adhesive layer, and a liner (peel-away backing). The top
sheet is usually xerographic paper and must meet the
general specifications for that kind of paper. The liner
must be coated for easy release of the top sheet and
adhesive layer sheets, particularly after being subjected
to print head heat.
Note the following considerations regarding adhesive
labels.
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Labels should be fed through the multipurpose
feeder.
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The adhesive cannot melt or generate harmful
emissions at temperatures greater than 392°F
(200°C) for 0.1 seconds.
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Labels should cover the entire surface of the liner.
Labels placed on a liner with interrupting spaces
makes it difficult for consistent feeding.
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Adhesive must not "spill over" its paper edge or
any die cuts. Excess adhesive can bond to the print
mechanism to cause poor quality output or
mechanical problems.
To test for excessive adhesive, put a piece of paper on
top of the adhesive-based paper and press down. The
two pieces should not stick together.
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