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Appendix D: Selecting Print Media
Media Use Guidelines
Observe the following guidelines for media selection.
Do not attempt to print on any of the following types
of paper:
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extremely smooth or shiny coated paper
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very rough, textured, or embossed paper
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multipart forms or carbonless papers
•
paper coating, dyes, or inks not compatible with a
fusing temperature of 392°F (200°C)
•
paper that produces hazardous emissions when
exposed to 392°F (200°C) temperatures for 0.1
second
•
paper that might offset or discolor
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damaged, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper
•
paper containing large amounts of clay or talc
•
paper that does not lie flat
•
preprinted forms with inks containing metallic
substances
•
perforated feed paper and cutout paper
Preprinted Forms
During printing, 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 greater than 392°F (200°C) for 0.1
second.
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Do not use paper printed with low-temperature
inks.
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Inks must not be flammable.
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Inks must not be affected by the resin components
in the toner.
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Take care 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 a moisture-proof
wrapping after preprinting to prevent moisture
changes during storage.
Heavy Print Stock
Heavy (thick) printed stock can generate misfeeds and
paper jams, in addition to causing excessive wear on
the print mechanism.
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Bond paper exceeding 22 lbs. (82 g/m
placed in, and fed from the manual feeding slot one
sheet at a time .
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Do not use paper heavier than 28 lbs. (105 g/m
The acceptable range of media weight is 16 to 28
lbs. (60 to 105 g/m
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