Storing Print Media; Identifying Print Media Sources And Specifications - Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer User Manual

Card stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content, thickness, and texture, that can significantly affect print quality. See

"Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications"

Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasing a large quantity:
Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the print quality and cause print media handling or jamming problems.
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Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.
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Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile
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components into the printer.
We recommend the use of grain long card stock.
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Storing Print Media

Use the following guidelines for proper print media storage. These help avoid print media feeding problems and uneven print quality:
For best results, store print media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21° C (70° F) and the relative humidity is 40%.
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Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
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If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, make sure they rest on a flat surface so the edges do not buckle or curl.
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Do not place anything on top of the print media packages.
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Identifying Print Media Sources and Specifications
The following tables provide information on standard and optional sources, including the print media sizes you can select from the paper size menu and
supported weights.
NOTE: If you use a print media size not listed, select the next larger size.
Print Media Sizes and Support
Legend Dimensions
Y- indicates Support
Print Media Size
A4 8.27 x 11.7 in.
(210 x 297 mm)
A5 5.83 x 8.27 in.
(148 x 210 mm)
A6 4.13 x 5.85 in.
(105 x 148.5 mm)
JIS B5 7.17 x 10.1 in.
(182 x 257 mm)
ISO B5 6.93 x 9.84 in.
(176 x 250 mm)
Letter 8.5 x 11 in.
(215.9 x 279.4 mm)
Legal 8.5 x 14 in.
(215.9 x 355.6 mm)
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in.
(184.2 x 266.7 mm)
for information on the preferred weight for the grain direction of print media.
Paper Tray
(tray 1 and optional tray 2)
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Bypass Tray Duplex Printing
Y Y
Y -
Y -
Y -
Y -
Y Y
Y Y
Y -