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Selecting Media
Choosing quality paper is your best bet for avoiding
many of the output problems common to heat-intensive
printing. It is the most effective preventative measure
you can take to achieve consistently good results from
your printer. This section provides basic information
about selecting the right paper for your task.
Paper Properties
Paper manufactured from 100% chemical wood pulp or
containing no more than 25% cotton fiber is
recommended. Paper should be dust-free and have
cleanly cut edges.
Most writing paper has two sides: top, often called the
"felt" side, and bottom, or "wire" side. The package
label generally has an indicator arrow showing you how
to load paper so that output goes to the wire side.
Appendix B lists paper and media types that have been
tested and are recommended for use with your printer.
Generally, most papers manufactured for photocopying
have good print quality and paper handling
characteristics.
No matter which manufacturer you select, note the
following considerations.
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Smoother surface paper generates sharper output
resolution and detail.
•
Coated paper can melt, discolor, or release
hazardous emissions at temperatures greater than
392°F (200°C).
•
The acceptable range of media weight for use in the
Silentwriter 1760/65 is 16 to 28 pounds
(60 to 105 g/m2).
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User's Guide
What to Avoid
Do not attempt to print on any of the following types of
paper.
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Slippery or shiny paper
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Very rough, textured, or embossed paper
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Multi-part forms or carbonless forms
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Carbon paper
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Paper coating, dyes, or inks not compatible with the
fusing temperature of 392°F (200°C)
•
Paper that produces hazardous emissions when
exposed to 392°F (200°C) temperatures for 0.1
seconds
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Paper that offsets or discolors
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Damaged, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper
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Paper containing large amounts of clay or talc
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Paper that does not lie flat
•
Preprinted forms with inks containing metallic
substances
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Paper or envelopes with staples, clips, or clasps
Purchasing Paper
If you are purchasing paper, look for products
designated for use in laser printers. Always test a
representative sample before making a large purchase of
any media. Order a small quantity to test with your
printer and your work environment. Some paper
vendors offer print quality guarantees to ensure that the
output meets a predetermined standard when used
with laser printers. If you don't like the paper, you may
be able to return it for another type—but test that one
too.
Tell both the supplies purchaser and the prospective
seller that you are using this media in a laser printer.
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