Selecting Transparencies - Dell 5210n Mono Laser Printer User Manual

The printer can automatically feed paper weights from 60 to 176 g/m2 (16 to 47 lb bond) grain long in the integrated and optional 500-sheet trays and paper
weights from 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond) grain long in the multipurpose feeder and optional 250-sheet trays. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) might
not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For best performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. When using paper narrower than 182 x
257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.), make sure the weight is greater than or equal to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond).
Unacceptable paper
The following papers are not recommended for use with the printer:
Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
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Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
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Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±0.09 in., such as optical character recognition (OCR)
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forms
In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software application to successfully print on these forms.
Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers
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Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers or curled papers
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Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that do not meet DIN 19 309
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Recycled paper having a weight less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb)
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Transparencies
You can feed transparencies from the standard tray, optional 250- or 500-sheet trays, or the multipurpose feeder. Try a sample of any transparencies you are
considering using with the printer before buying large quantities.
When printing on transparencies:
Be sure to set the Paper Type to Transparency from the printer driver to avoid damaging the printer.
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In Macintosh, be sure to set the Paper Type to Transparency in the Print dialog on the Imaging choice in the Copies & Pages pop-up menu.
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Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures of 230°C (446°F) without melting,
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discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
To prevent print quality problems, avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies.
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Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
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Selecting transparencies

The printer can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and durability depend on the transparency used. Always print
samples on the transparencies you are considering before buying large quantities.
The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether your
transparencies are compatible with laser printers that heat transparencies to 230°C (446°F). Use only transparencies that are able to withstand these
temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Transparencies can be fed automatically from the multipurpose feeder and all standard and optional trays. See
information about transparency compatibility with optional output bins.
Be careful when you handle transparencies. Fingerprints on the surface of the transparency cause poor print quality.
Envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes in the multipurpose feeder and 85 envelopes in the envelope feeder. Try a sample of any envelopes you are considering
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