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Introduction
This chapter provides information on handling, selecting, and storing media.
Refer to the
Maintenance Guide
for media specifications.
Media Handling
Before purchasing a large quantity of special media, do a trial printing
with the same media and check print quality. Check our web site
www.minolta-qms.com for a list of current approved media.
Attention
Do not use the media types listed below. These could cause poor print
quality, media jams, or damage to the printer.
Do not use media that is
„ Not approved
„ Meant for ink jet printers
„ Folded, embossed, warped, or wrinkled
„ Perforated or prepunched
„ Too slick, too coarse
„ Composed of foil or gilt
„ Coated with a processed surface (such as carbon paper, heat-sensitive
paper, heat-pressure paper)
„ Irregularly shaped (not rectangular); not uniform in size
„ Bound with glue, tape, or paper clips, or attached to ribbons, hooks, but-
tons, and so forth
Do not use envelopes that have
„ Sticky flaps
„ Metal clasps, fasteners, transparent windows, peel-off strips for sealing
„ Material that will melt, vaporize, offset discolor, or emit dangerous fumes
Do not use labels that have
„ Label(s) already peeled off
„ Labels that peel off easily
„ Glue or sealer that might come off
„ Material that will melt, vaporize, offset discolor, or emit dangerous fumes
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