Basics
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Non-recommended Paper
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CAUTION:
Important
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Do not use any of the following kinds of paper or a fault might occur.
• Thermal fax paper
•Art paper
• Aluminum foil
• Carbon paper
• Conductive paper
• Colored OHP transparencies
• Paper with perforations
• Paper that has already been copied or printed onto.
Note
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Do not use the following kinds of paper or a misfeed might occur.
• Bent, folded, or creased paper
•Torn paper
• Slippery paper
• Perforated paper
• Rough paper
• Thin paper that has low stiffness
• Paper coated with a lot of paper dust
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Copying onto rough grain paper can result in a blurred copy image and lim-
ited solid fill.
Paper Storage
Note
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When storing paper, the following precautions should always be followed:
• Do not store paper where it will be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Avoid storing paper in humid (greater than 70%) areas.
• Store on a flat surface.
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Keep open reams of paper in the package and store as you would unopened
paper. Store on a flat surface.
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Under high or low extremes of temperature/humidity, store paper in a vinyl
bag.
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Do not use aluminum foil, carbon paper, or similar conductive paper to avoid
a fire or equipment failure.