Dell 1355cnw User Guide

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Print Media Guidelines
Print media can be paper, labels, envelopes, and coated paper among others. 
Your printer provides high-quality printing on a variety of print media. 
Selecting the appropriate print media for your printer helps avoid printing 
troubles. This section describes selecting print media, caring for print media, 
and loading the print media in Multipurpose Feeder (MPF) or Priority Sheet 
Inserter (PSI).
Paper
For the best print quality in color, use 75 g/m2...

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unwrapped, even in the feeder, can contribute to paper curling prior to 
printing and cause feeding problems regardless of humidity. When printing 
on curled paper, straighten the paper and then insert it into the MPF or PSI.
Smoothness
The degree of paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If the paper is 
too rough, the toner does not fuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor 
print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding problems....

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 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 recommended for use with the printer:
• Chemically treated paper used to make copies without carbon paper, also 
known as carbonless paper, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon 
required (NCR) paper
• Preprinted paper with chemicals that...

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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 properly 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 letterhead 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 page59 or Loading Print Media in the 
Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) on page66 for instructions on loading an 
envelope.
When printing on envelopes:
• Use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in...

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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 labels...

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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 result, 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
Media Multipurpose 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 (*) are the factory default menu settings.