Kyocera FS C5250DN User Manual

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3 Handling Paper
This chapter contains explanations on the following topics:
General Guidelines3-2
Selecting the Right Paper 3-4
Paper Type 3-13
Loading Paper 3-14
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General Guidelines
The machine is designed to print on standard copier paper (the type used 
in ordinary dry copier machines), but it can also accept a variety of other 
types of paper within the limits specified below.
Selection of the right paper is important. Using the wrong paper can result 
in paper jams, curling, poor print quality, and paper waste, and in extreme 
cases can damage the machine. The guidelines given below will increase 
the productivity of your office by  ensuring...

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Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes
The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard 
paper such as transparency, labels, vellum, cardstock, envelope, coated 
and thick, the MP (Multi-Purpose) tray must be used.
Recommended Paper
The following products are recommended for use with the printer for 
optimum performance.
105 mm
4-1/8 inches
148 mm  5-13/16 inches
216 mm
8-1/2 inches
356 mm
14 inches
Minimum 
Paper Size
Maximum 
Paper Size
Paper Cassette
70 mm
2-3/4 inches...

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Selecting the Right Paper
This section describes the guidelines for selecting paper.
Condition
Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, 
or contaminated with lint, clay, or paper shreds.
Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing and paper 
jams, and can shorten the life of the machine. In particular, avoid using 
paper with a surface coating or other surface treatment. Paper should 
have as smooth and even a surface as possible....

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Smoothness
The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough 
or sandy surface can cause voids in the printed output. Paper that is too 
smooth can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems. (Fogging is a 
gray background effect.)
Basis Weight
Basis weight is the weight of paper expressed in grams per square meter 
(g/m²). Paper that is too heavy or too light may cause feed errors or paper 
jams as well as premature wear of the product. Uneven weight of paper,...

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are having problems with paper jams and blurred printing the paper may 
be too thick. The correct thickness is 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils).
Moisture Content
Moisture content is defined as the percent ratio of moisture to the dry 
mass of the paper. Moisture can affect the paper’s appearance, feed 
ability, curl, electrostatic properties, and toner fusing characteristics.
The moisture content of the paper varies with the relative humidity in the 
room. When the relative humidity...

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Packaging
: Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from 
damage during transport. Quality  paper obtained from a reputable 
supplier is usually correctly packaged.
Note  You might see the printer emitting steam in the area around 
the top tray if you use damp paper, but it is safe to continue 
printing.
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Special Paper
The following types of special paper can be used:
Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers or printers (heat-
fusing type). When using transparencies, labels, thin paper, envelopes, 
postcards, or thick paper, feed the paper from the  MP tray. For details, 
refer to  Paper Source (Selecting the paper feed source) on page 4-37. 
Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably, 
special paper is more likely than  white bond paper to give...

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To prevent printing problems, feed transparencies into the printer one 
sheet at a time from the 
MP tray. Always load the transparencies vertically 
(with the long edge towards the printer).
If the transparencies have rough edges on the back, it may cause a paper 
jam. Remove the rough edges, reverse the sides or feed the sheet from 
the opposite edge.
When unloading transparencies (e.g., for clearing jams), hold them 
carefully by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on them....

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Postcards
Fan the stack of postcards and align the edges before loading them in the 
MP tray. Make sure the postcards you are going to set are not curled. 
Feeding curled postcards may cause paper jams.
Some postcards have rough edges on the back (those are created when 
the paper is cut). In this case, put the postcards on a flat place and rub 
the edges with, for example, a ruler to smooth them.
Envelopes
Envelopes should always be fed from the MP tray, with the print-side up....