Special Paper - Kyocera FS-1040 Operation Manual

Curl: Most paper naturally tends to curl one way if left unpacked. When paper passes through the fixing unit, it curls
upward a little. To produce flat printouts, load the paper so that the upward pressure from the machine can correct their
curling.
Electrostatic discharge: During the printing process the paper is electrostatically charged to attract the toner. The paper
must be able to release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling together in the Output Tray.
Whiteness: The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness of the paper. Whiter paper provides a sharper,
brighter appearance.
Quality control: Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged edges, welded (uncut) sheets, and crushed
edges and corners can cause the machine to malfunction in various ways. A quality paper supplier should take
considerable care to ensure that these problems do not occur.
Packaging: Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from damage during transport. Quality paper obtained
from a reputable supplier is usually correctly packaged.
Specially treated paper: We do not recommend printing onto the following types of paper, even if it conforms to the basic
specifications. When you use these kinds of paper, purchase a small amount first as a sample to test.
• Glossy paper
• Watermarked paper
• Paper with an uneven surface
• Perforated paper

Special Paper

The following types of special paper can be used:
• Preprinted paper
• Labels*
• Bond paper
• Recycled paper
• Thin paper* (60 to 64 g/m²)
• Rough paper
• Letterhead
• Colored paper
• Prepunched paper
• Envelopes*
• Cardstocks (Postcards)*
• Thick paper (90 to 220 g/m²)
• High-quality paper
* Only one sheet can be loaded at a time in the cassette or in the Manual Feed tray.
Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers or printers (heat-fusing type).
Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably, special paper is more likely than white bond paper to
give trouble during printing. No liability will be assumed if moisture and so forth given off during printing on special paper
causes harm to the machine or operator.
Note Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on the machine and check that printing quality is
satisfactory.
Labels
One label sheet can be loaded at a time.
The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into contact with any part of the
machine. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the machine.
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