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DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 9/13/10 - FOR PROOF ONLY Print Media Guidelines209 14 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 quality in color, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. For the best print quality in black and white, use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. It is recommended that you try a sample first before buying large quantities of any print media. When loading paper, identify the recommended print side on the paper package, and load the paper accordingly. See Loading Print Media in the Standard 250- Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Feeder and Loading Print Media in the SSF for detailed loading instructions. Paper Characteristics The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. It is recommended that you follow these guidelines when evaluating new paper stock. Weight The tray automatically feeds paper weights from 60 g/m2 to 216 g/m2 (16 lb to 80 lb bond) grain long. The single sheet feeder automatically feeds paper weights from 60 g/m 2 to 216 g/m2 (16 lb to 80 lb bond) grain long. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) may not feed properly, and could cause paper jams. For best performance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) grain long paper. Curl Curl is the tendency of print media to curve at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl usually occurs after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper
210Print Media Guidelines FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\fxstdpc- admin\Desktop\30_UG??\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\section14.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 9/13/10 - FOR PROOF ONLY 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 paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse on to the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding problems. Smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality. Moisture Content The amount of moisture in the paper affects both the print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper properly. Leave the paper in its original packaging until you are ready to use it. This limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance. Grain Direction Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running the length of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper. For 60 g/m 2 to 135 g/m2 (16 lb to 36 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For paper heavier than 135 g/m2 (36 lb bond), grain short is preferred. Fiber Content Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100 % chemically pulped wood. Paper containing fibers such as cotton may lead to degraded paper handling. Recommended Paper To ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper. Business paper designed for general business use also provides acceptable print quality. Only use paper able to withstand high temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. The laser printing process heats paper to high temperatures. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the paper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.
Print Media Guidelines211 FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\fxstdpc- admin\Desktop\30_UG??\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\section14.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 9/13/10 - FOR PROOF ONLY 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 without carbon paper, also known as carbonless paper, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper. • Preprinted paper with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. • Preprinted paper that can be affected by the temperature in the fuser. • Preprinted paper that requires a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±0.09 inches, such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms. In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software program to successfully print on these forms. • Coated paper (erasable bond), synthetic paper, and thermal paper. • Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface paper, or curled paper. • Recycled paper containing more than 25 % post-consumer waste that does not meet DIN 19 309. • Multiple-part forms or documents. • Print quality may deteriorate (blank spaces or blotches may appear in the text) when printing on talc or acid paper. Selecting Paper Proper paper selection helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing. To help avoid jams or poor print quality: • Always use new, undamaged paper. • Before loading the paper, identify the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually indicated on the paper package. • Do not use paper that you have cut or trimmed. • Do not mix print media sizes, weights, or types in the same source. This may result in a paper jam.
212Print Media Guidelines FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\fxstdpc- admin\Desktop\30_UG??\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\section14.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 9/13/10 - FOR PROOF ONLY • 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 printer: • Use grain long paper for best results. • Use only forms and letterheads printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process. • Select paper that absorb ink, but does not bleed. • Avoid paper with rough or heavily textured surfaces. • Use paper printed with heat-resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must withstand temperatures of 225 °C (437 °F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. • Use inks that are not affected by the resin in the toner or the silicone in the fuser. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet these requirements; latex inks might not. If you are in doubt, contact your paper supplier. Selecting Pre-Punched Paper When selecting pre-punched paper for the printer: • Test paper from several manufacturers before ordering and using large quantities of pre-punched paper. • Paper should be punched at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already packaged in a ream. Drilled paper can cause jams when multiple sheets feed through the printer. This may result in a paper jam.
Print Media Guidelines213 FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\fxstdpc- admin\Desktop\30_UG??\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\section14.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 9/13/10 - FOR PROOF ONLY • 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 with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether the pre-printed letterhead that you have selected is acceptable for laser printers. Page orientation is important when printing on pre-printed paper such as letterhead and pre-punched paper. The following table shows the orientation when loading letterheads in the tray or feeders. For other pre-printed and pre- punched paper, load the paper by reference to the following table.
214Print Media Guidelines FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\fxstdpc- admin\Desktop\30_UG??\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\section14.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 9/13/10 - FOR PROOF ONLY 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 Prepunched from the operator panel or the printer driver even when you print on a single side of letterhead, pre-printed, or pre-punched paper.Letterhead enters the printer first
Print Media Guidelines215 FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\fxstdpc- admin\Desktop\30_UG??\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\section14.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 9/13/10 - FOR PROOF ONLY 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 instructions on loading an envelope. When printing on envelopes: • Use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers. • Set the print media source to the single sheet feeder or the standard 250-sheet tray. Set the paper type to Envelope, and select the correct size of envelope from the printer driver. • Use envelopes made from 75 g/m 2 (20 lb bond) paper. You can use up to 105 g/m2 (28 lb bond) weight for the envelope feeder as long as the cotton content is 25 % or less. Envelopes with 100 % cotton content must not exceed 90 g/m 2 (24 lb bond) weight. • Use only freshly unpackaged, undamaged envelopes. • Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 205 °C (401 °F) without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. If you have any doubts about the envelopes you are considering, check with the envelope supplier. Single sheet feeder (SSF)Face down Letterhead enters the printer first Print media source Print side Page orientation
216Print Media Guidelines FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\fxstdpc- admin\Desktop\30_UG??\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\section14.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 9/13/10 - FOR PROOF ONLY • 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 Loading Envelopes in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and Optional 250- Sheet Feeder or Loading an Envelope in the SSF for instructions on loading an envelope. • Use one envelope size during a print job. • Ensure that the humidity is low because high humidity (more than 60 %) and the high printing temperatures may seal the envelopes. • For best performance, do not use envelopes that: – Have excessive curl or twist – Are stuck together or damaged in any way – Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing – Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars – Have an interlocking design – Have postage stamps attached – Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed or closed position – 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 that can be without sealing, excessive curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. • Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material.
Print Media Guidelines217 FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\fxstdpc- admin\Desktop\30_UG??\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\section14.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 9/13/10 - FOR PROOF ONLY 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 printer driver. • Use Standard Tray for label. • Do not print through Single Sheet Feeder for label. • Do not load labels together with paper in the same tray. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 inches) of the die-cut. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 inches) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label. • Do not print a label through the printer more than once. • Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes. • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive. • Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a jam. • 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, the following guidelines will help to avoid media feeding problems and uneven print quality. • Store print media in an environment where the temperature is approximately 21 °C (70 °F) and the relative humidity is 40 %. • Store cartons of print media on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor.
218Print Media Guidelines FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\fxstdpc- admin\Desktop\30_UG??\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\Mioga_SFP_UG_FM\section14.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 9/13/10 - FOR PROOF ONLY • 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. Supported Paper Sizes Paper size Single sheet feederStandard 250- sheet trayOptional 250- sheet feederDuplexer Side 1Side 2Side 1Side 2Side 1Side 2 A4 (210 x 297 mm) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y B5 (182 x 257 mm) Y Y Y Y Y Y N A5 (148 x 210 mm) Y Y Y Y Y Y N Letter (8.5 x 11 in) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Folio (8.5 x 13 in) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Legal (8.5 x 14 in) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in) Y Y Y Y Y Y N Envelope #10 (4.125 x 9.5 in) Y N Y N N N N Monarch (3.875 x 7.5 in) Y *2NYNNN N DL (110 x 220mm) Y *2NYNNN N C5 (162 x 229mm) Y N Y N N N N Custom *1YYYNNN N *1: Custom: width: 76.2 mm (3.0 inch) to 215.9 mm (8.5 inch) length: 127.0 mm (5.0 inch) to 355.6 mm (14.00 inch) *2: Monarch LEF and DL LEF are not available.