Publication No. GEG-99126 Genicom Aug 01
3-2 GENICOM LN45 and Intelliprint mL450 User Guide
Paper
About this Chapter
Provides information on paper qualities, paper size requirements, paper paths, paper output delivery and
loading of paper in your printer and options.
Paper
To obtain good print quality, only use the recommended paper. In choosing paper other than the recom-
mended ones, use the following tables as guidance. Using paper other than that recommended may cause
paper jam and other printer problems. Contact your point of purchase for more information.
Unacceptable paper
Avoid using the following media as they cause paper jams and print quality problem.
" Excessively thick or thin paper
" Paper that has already been printed
" Wrinkled, torn or bent paper
" Moist or wet paper
" Curled paper
" Paper with an electrostatic charge
" Glued paper
" Paper with special coating
" Color paper with surface treatment
" Paper unable to withstand temperature of 302∫"F "(150∫ C)
" Thermal paper
" Carbon paper
" Paper with paper fastener, ribbons, tape etc. attached
" Heavily textured paper
" Label stock with exposed backing sheets
Storing paper
In addition to using paper meeting the specifications, be sure to store the paper properly to avoid print qual-
ity problems and paper jams.
" Store paper in a dry location away from direct sunlight.
" Store any unused paper in its original packing and store in it in a dry location.
" Store paper horizontally on a flat surface.
Store paper so as to avoid wrinkle, bending, curl, etc.
Paper Size Requirements
The paper sizes you can use are listed in the following tables.