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3.8 Copy Paper
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Before Making Copies or Faxing Chapter 3
Unsuitable Paper
The following types of paper should not be used, otherwise decreased print quality,
paper misfeeds, or damage to the machine may occur.
● Overhead projector transparencies that have already been fed through the
machine
Even if the transparency is still blank, do not reuse it.
● Paper that has been printed on by a heat-transfer printer or an inkjet printer
● Paper that is either extremely thick or extremely thin
● Folded, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper
● Paper that has been left unwrapped for a long period of time
● Damp paper
● Perforated paper or paper with punched holes
● Extremely smooth or extremely rough paper, or paper with an uneven surface
● Paper that has been treated, such as carbon-backed, heat-sensitive or
pressure-sensitive paper
● Paper that has been decorated with foil or embossing
● Paper of a non-standard shape (not rectangular)
● Paper that is bound with glue, staples or paper clips
● Paper with labels attached
● Paper with ribbons, hooks, buttons, etc. attached
● Curled or wrinkled paper
● Art paper, coated paper, or inkjet printer paper