z Use papers printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must
withstand temperatures of 225°C (437°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions.
z Use inks that are not affected by the resin in toner or the silicone in the fuser unit. Inks that are
oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. If you are in doubt,
contact your paper supplier.
Printing on Letterhead
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the pre-printed letterhead you have selected is
acceptable for laser printers.
Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following table for help when loading
letterhead in the print media sources.
Selecting Pre-punched Paper
Pre-punched paper brands can differ in the number and placement of holes and in manufacturing techniques.
However, it may not be possible to print on the paper to depending on the placement of holes on the paper.
To select and use pre-punched paper:
z Test paper from several manufacturers before ordering and using large quantities of pre-punched
paper.
z Paper should be punched at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already packaged in a
ream. Drilled paper can cause jams when multiple sheets feed through the multifunction printer. This
Print media source Print side Page orientation
Standard 250-sheet tray
Optional 550-sheet paper
feeder
Letterhead enters the multifunction
printer last
Multipurpose feeder Face down Letterhead enters the multifunction
printer first
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