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Print Media Guidelines
Print media refers to 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 the standard 250-sheet tray.
Paper
For the best print...

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unwrapped, even in the paper tray, 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 single sheet feeder.
Smoothness
The degree of paper smoothness directly affects the print quality. If the...

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It is recommended that you try a sample first before buying large quantities of 
any 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...

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• Do not remove the tray while printing is in progress.
• Ensure that the paper is properly loaded in the tray. 
• Flex the paper back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the 
stack on a level surface.
Selecting Pre-Printed Media and Letterheads
When selecting pre-printed and letterhead paper for the...

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• Pre-punched paper can include more paper dust than standard paper. Your 
printer may require more frequent cleaning and feed reliability may not be as 
good as standard paper. 
• Weight guidelines for pre-punched paper are the same as non-punched paper. 
Printing on a Letterhead (Pre-Printed and Pre-Punched Paper)
Check...

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Print media source Print side Page orientation
Standard 250-sheet 
tray and Optional 
250-sheet feederDell 2150cn Color Printer
Face upLetterhead enters 
the printer last
Dell 2150cdn Color Printer
Face down
NOTE: Set LetterH Dup Mode 
(Letterhead Duplex Mode) to Enable 
and Paper Type to Letterhead, 
Preprinted, or...

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Envelopes
Depending on the envelopes, it is possible to expect variable levels of wrinkling. 
It is recommended that you try a sample first before buying large quantities of 
any print media. See 
Loading Envelopes in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and 
Optional 250-Sheet Feeder
 or Loading an Envelope in the SSF for...

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• Adjust the guide to fit the width of the envelopes. 
• To load an envelope into the single sheet feeder, insert the envelope with the 
flaps closed and the short-edge of the envelope facing into the printer. The 
print side must be facing down.
• See 
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 NOTICE: Before buying large quantities of any print media, it is recommended 
that you try a sample first.
When printing on labels:
• Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 205 °C (401 °F) without 
sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.
• Set the paper type to 
Label from the...

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• If you store individual packages of print media out of the original carton, 
ensure that they rest on a flat surface so that the edges do not buckle or curl. 
• Do not place anything on top of the print media packages. 
Identifying Print Media and Specifications
The following tables show print media information.
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