Dell 1350cnw User Guide

Print Media Guidelines157
 NOTE: Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of 
print media. When choosing any print media,  you should consider the weight, fiber 
content, and color.
Unacceptable Paper
The following paper types are not re commended for use with the printer:
• Chemically treated paper used to make  copies without carbon paper, also 
known as carbonless paper, carbonle ss copy paper (CCP), or no carbon 
required (NCR) paper
• Preprinted paper with chemicals...

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• Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same source. This may result in a paper jam. 
• Do not remove the PSI while a job is printing.
• Ensure that the paper is proper ly loaded in the MPF or PSI. 
• Flex paper back and forth, and then  fan them. Straighten the edges of the 
stack on a level surface.
Selecting Preprinted Media and Letterhead
When selecting preprinted media and letterhead paper for the printer:
• Use grain long paper for best results.
• Use only...

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Page orientation is important when printing on letterhead. Use the following 
table for help when loading lette rhead in the print media sources.
Loading Letterhead
Load the letterhead in the printer with the print side facing up. Ensure that 
the title on the letter head enters the printer first.
Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)
Selecting Pre-Punched Paper
Pre-punched paper brands can differ in the number and placement of holes 
and in manufacturing...

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Envelopes
Depending on the choice of envelopes, it is possible to expect variable levels 
of light wrinkling. Before buying large quantities of any print media, it is 
recommended that you try a sample first. See Loading Print Media in the 
Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) on page  166 or Loading Print Media in the 
Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) on page  173 for instructions on loading an 
envelope.
When printing on envelopes:
• Use only high-quality envelopes that  are designed for...

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– Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
– Have an interlocking design
– Have postage stamps attached
– Have nicked edges or bent corners
– Have rough, cockle, or laid finishes
Labels
Your printer can print on many labels designed only for use with laser printers.
When selecting labels:
• Label adhesives, face sheet (printable stock), and topcoats must be able to  withstand temperatures of 205 °C (401 °F) and pressure of 25 pounds per 
square inch (psi).
• Use...

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• Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. It is recommended that zone coating of the adhesive is done at least 1 mm 
(0.04 inches) away from edges. Adhesive material contaminates your 
printer and could void your warranty.
 CAUTION: Otherwise the printer occur in a jam and contaminate your printer and 
your cartridges with adhesive. As a resu lt, could void your printer and cartridge 
warranties.
Storing Print Media
For proper print media storage,...

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Monarch (3.875x7.5 in)YY
Monarch LEF (7.5x3.875 
in)*1YY*4
Envelope #10 (4.125x9.5 in)YY
DL (110x220 mm)YY
DL LEF (220x110 mm)*1YY*4
Letter (8.5x11 in)YY
Legal (8.5x14 in)YY
Folio (8.5x13 in)YY
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in)YY
Custom*2*3YY
*
1You can place the originals in a long-edge feed direction or in a short-edge feed 
direction. The following illustration shows SEF and LEF. The arrow mark in the 
illustration shows the orientation of the paper loading.
NOTE: Not available when...

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Supported Paper Types
Paper Type Specifications
MediaMultipurpose Feeder 
(MPF) Priority Sheet Inserter 
(PSI)
Plain
Y* Y*
Plain Side 2YY
Plain ThickYY
Plain Thick Side 2YY
RecycledYY
Recycled Side 2YY
LabelYY
CoversYY
Covers Side 2YY
EnvelopeYY
CoatedYY
Coated Side 2YY
* Values marked by an asterisk (*) ar e the factory default menu settings.
Paper type Weight (gsm) Remarks
Plain Paper 60–90-
Plain Thick Paper 91–105 -
Covers 106–163-
Coated 106–163Inkjet printer paper cannot...

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Loading Print Media
Loading print media properly helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free 
printing.
Before loading print media, identify the recommended print side of the print 
media. This information is usua lly on the print media package.
 NOTE: After loading paper, specify the same  paper type on the operator panel.
Capacity
Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) can hold:
• 150 sheets of standard paper
• 16.2 mm (0.64 inches) of thick paper
• One sheet of coated paper
• 16.2 mm...

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• Length — 191 mm (7.50 inches) to 355.6 mm (14.00 inches)
Loading Print Media in the Multipurpose Feeder 
(MPF)
 NOTE: Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in this printer.
1Open the front cover.
2Pull the priority sheet inserter (PSI) out.
3Pull the length guide forward until it stops.