DELL 2150cn User Manual
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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-...
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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...
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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...