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3-20 User’s Manual
Handling Paper
Discusses paper selection and paper handling:
• Types and sizes of paper you can use with this printer, including
envelopes and transparencies
• Ensuring that both the software program and the printer have
compatible paper size settings
• Tips on handling print media
• Adjusting the paper tray to fit a different paper size
• Feeding paper manually
Paper Types and Sizes
This printer can print on a variety of common office papers in
addition to standard photocopier bond. Bond paper can range in
basic weight from 60 to 90 g/m
2
(16 to 24 pound) for the paper tray
and from 60 to 105 g/m
2
(16 to 28 pound) for the manual feed slot.
Smooth paper produces the best print quality, but textured papers
usually provide satisfactory results.
The following descriptions also apply to an optional paper tray.
Notice:
When you use thick paper, follow these guidelines:
• When you are using thick paper or special paper and find improper
adhering of toner to the paper, turn the thick paper mode on using
the control panel. This mode is invalid for envelopes,
transparencies, and labels.
• Turn the mode off when you print on regular paper. Printing
regular paper with this mode on may cause a decrease in print
quality or reliability of the printer.
Handling Paper
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05 Chapter 3 07.08.1997, 11:40 Uhr20