3-18 Paper Handling Chapter 3
❍ Do not leave the film in the sheet feeder for long periods of time.
Dust and dirt may accumulate on the film resulting in spotty
printing.
❍ To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, use a pair of thin cloth
gloves while loading and handling the film.
❍ To avoid fading, do not expose the printed film to prolonged
sunlight.
❍ Store unused papers and films flat. Do not remove papers from their
protective packaging until you are ready to use them.
❍ Store unused film at temperatures between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to
30°C). The relative humidity should be between 10% and 70%.
Uncurling Back Print Film
If Back Print Film becomes curled, follow these steps to uncurl it:
❍ Do not roll the film too tight.
❍ The film and paper rolled together should be about one
inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
Roll the film
and paper up in
the direction
opposite the curl.
Cover the
non-glossy side
of the film
with a sheet
of plain paper.