3-4 Print media handling Chapter 3
Banner Paper BP-101
Specifically designed for printing one continuous sheet in a banner format. The connected
sheets are divided by perforations.
Size: 8.5 × 11 in. (215.9 × 279.4 mm), A4
Maximum length: 66 in. (1676 mm)
Quantity: 2 to 6 sheets (joined)
Paper thickness lever position: Right
Use for: Printing from your computer
•You can print from two to six continuous sheets at a time.
•When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually need to print.
•The maximum length for one print job is six sheets, so if you will be printing on six sheets,
tear off a seven-sheet length.
•Load banner paper print side up.
• Ensure the ink does not stain the table or floor.
•For details on loading banner paper, see p. 3-9.
T-Shirt Transfers TR-201
Used to produce iron-on transfers.
Size: Letter, A4
Quantity: 1 sheet
Paper thickness lever position: Right
Use for: Printing from your computer/copying
•Load the paper with the side that does not have green lines facing up.
•Use mirror printing to print or copy the image onto the T-shirt transfer.
•If the T-shirt transfer is curled, flatten it by curling it in the opposite direction.
General print media guidelines
• Paper types you cannot use
Do not use the following:
–Creased print media
–Curled print media
–Wrinkled print media
–Moist print media
–Print media that is too thin (It should be at least 17 lb. or 64 g/m
2
.)
–Print media that is too thick (It should not be more than 28 lb. or 105 g/m
2
,except for
Canon print media.)
–Print media with holes (e.g. punched holes)
–Postcards with photographs or stickers adhered to them
–Envelopes that have a double flap
–Envelopes that are sealed with the flap
–Envelopes which have undergone processes such as embossing or coating
•Hold the print media as closely as possible to its edges and try not to touch the printing
surface. Printing quality will deteriorate if the printing surface is damaged or becomes dirty.
•Do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried. If the print media is moist after
printing, do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried.