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P
APER
RECOMMENDATIONS
For guidance on the media you can use with your printer, which input tray and which
ejection method to use, see the section entitled “Paper and tray information” in the
“Specifications” chapter.
P
APER
AND
ENVELOPE
TYPES
The manufacturer of this printer recommends the following guidelines when selecting paper
and envelopes for use in your printer:
> Paper and envelopes should be stored flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight
and heat sources.
> Use a smooth finished paper such as copier or laser type paper with a Sheffield
(smoothness) rating of 250 or less. If in doubt, please ask your paper supplier.
> Use paper and envelopes that are designed for use in laser type printers.
> The use of heavily laid or textured paper will seriously impact on the life of the
image drum.
> Do not use very smooth, shiny/glossy paper.
> Do not use heavily embossed headed paper.
> Do not use specially treated papers such as carbon paper, non-carbon paper, thermal
paper and impact paper.
> Avoid using paper with perforations, cut-outs and ragged edges.
> Do not use envelopes with windows or metal clasps.
> Do not use envelopes with self sealing flaps.
> Avoid using damaged or curled envelopes.
T
RANSPARENCIES
AND
ADHESIVE
LABELS
The manufacturer of this printer recommends the following guidelines when selecting
transparencies and adhesive labels for use in your printer:
> Always manually feed single sheets using a Manual Feed Tray or Multi Purpose Tray.
> Always use rear output.
> Media must be designed for use in laser printers or photocopiers and must be able to
withstand 200°C for 0.1 sec.
> Do not use media designed for use in colour laser printers and photocopiers.
> Labels should cover entire carrier sheet.
> Carrier sheet or adhesive must not be exposed to any part of the printer.
NOTE
The reference to Manual Feed Tray is for the B410d and B410dn models and
the Multi Purpose Tray is for the B420dn and B430dn models.