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Choosing Paper and 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 measure you can take to achieve
consistently good results from your printer. Using the NEC
Premium papers described above will ensure good results.
Generally, paper manufactured for photocopying has good
print quality and paper handling characteristics. Smoother
surface paper generates sharper output resolution and detail.
Try samples of any paper to determine if the printer
performance and print quality are acceptable to you.
When purchasing paper
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Check that the media meets all specifications noted in
this chapter.
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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 do not like the paper, you may be able to return it
for another type — but test that one, too.
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Tell the supplies buyer, the prospective seller, and
commercial letterhead printer that you will be using this
media in a laser printer.
note:
NEC offers a media sampler of premium papers.
One is included in the Starter kit that comes with your
printer. See page 102 for information about ordering
another.
Storing Printer Supplies
Avoid storing printer supplies, such as Toner Modules and
paper in direct sunlight, near an open flame, or in humid or
dusty places. Only use Toner Modules that have been
designed exclusively for use with this printer.
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Paper and Print Media You Should NOT Use in This Printer
Paper jams or poor print quality may result from using print
media that is not recommended for use in this printer or from
print media that is damaged. Do not use media with the
following characteristics.
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Paper that does not meet the size and weight
specifications of this printer
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Paper that is wrinkled, curled, torn, or bent
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Paper that is wet
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Paper that is extremely rough or heavily textured
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Paper that is sticky or has an adhesive surface
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Paper that is pasted
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Thermal paper
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Carbon paper
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Paper that is unable to withstand a temperature of 392˚F.
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Paper that is stapled or clipped
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Paper that is labeled "NOT recommended for use in laser
printers"
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Label stock with the backing sheets exposed between the
individual labels
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Multiple copy perforated checks
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Envelopes with thick or uneven edges
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Envelopes with transparent windows
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Envelopes with clasps attached to them
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Embossed envelopes
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Envelopes that contain more than 25% cotton fiber
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