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Phaser® 8400 Color Printer
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Paper Storage Guidelines
Providing a good environment, and safe handling and storage conditions for your paper
contributes to ultimate print quality.
■ Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible to
damage from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun
and fluorescent bulbs, is particularly damaging to paper items. The intensity and length of
exposure to visible light on paper items should be reduced as much as possible.
■ Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.
■ Avoid light, heat, and dampness.
■ Avoid attics, kitchens, garages, and basements for storing paper. Inside walls are drier than
outside walls where moisture can collect.
■ Store paper flat. Paper should be stored on pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.
■ Avoid having food or drinks in the area where paper is stored or handled.
■ Do not open sealed packages of paper until you are ready to load them into the printer.
Leave paper in the original packaging, and leave the packages in the shipping carton. For
most commercial cut-size grades, the ream wrapper contains an inner lining that protects
the paper from moisture loss or gain.
Phaser media is sold with appropriate packaging to prevent transportation problems and to
promote positive customer results. Some Phaser media is packaged inside resealable plastic
bags. Leave the media inside the bag until you are ready to use it; reinsert unused media in the
bag and reseal it for protection.
Paper that May Damage Your Printer
Your printer is designed to be used with a variety of paper types. For more information about
supported papers, go to Reference/Printing/Supported Papers on the User Documentation CD-
ROM.
Other media types can cause poor print quality, increased paper jams, or damage to your
printer.
Following are examples of unacceptable paper:
■ Rough or porous media
■ Paper that has been photocopied
■ Paper with cutouts or perforations
■ Paper with pre-punched holes
■ Paper with staples inserted
■ Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, adhesives with release strips, or side seams.