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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 efficient, trouble-free printing 
    and reducing wear and tear on the machine.
    Paper Availability
    Most types of paper are compatible with a variety of machines. Paper 
    intended for xerographic copiers can also be used with the machine.
    There are three general grades of paper:  economy, standard , and 
    premium . The most significant difference between grades is the ease with 
    which they pass through the machine. This is affected by the  smoothness, 
    size , and moisture content  of the paper, and the way in which the paper 
    is cut. The higher the grade of paper you use, the less risk there will be of 
    paper jams and other problems, and the higher the level of quality your 
    printed output will reflect.
    Differences between paper from different suppliers can also affect the 
    machine’s performance. A high-quality printer cannot produce high-
    quality results when the wrong paper is used. Low-priced paper is not 
    economical in the long run if it causes printing problems.
    Paper in each grade is available in a range of basis weights (defined 
    later). The traditional standard weights are 60 to 120 g/m² (16 to 32 
    pounds).
    Paper Specifications
    The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details 
    are given on the following pages.
    Note  The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that 
    occur when paper not satisfying these requirements is used.
    ItemSpecification
    Weight Cassette, PF-520 (optional): 60 to 163 g/m² 
    (16 to 43 lb/ream)
    MP Tray, PF-530 (optional): 60 to 220 g/m² 
    (16 to 59 lb/ream)
    Thickness 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)
    Dimensions Refer to Paper Sizes on page 3-4
    Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)
    Squareness of corners 90° ±0.2°
    Moisture content 4 % to 6 %
    Direction of grain Long grain
    Pulp content 80 % or more
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    							3-3Handling Paper
    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
    138 mm
    5-7/16 inches
    Minimum 
    Paper Size
    Maximum 
    Paper Size
    MP Tray
    216 mm
    8-1/2 inches
    356 mm
    14 inches
    SizeProduct Weight
    Letter, Legal Hammermill LASER PRINT 90 g/m² (24 lb)
    A4 NEUSIEDLER COLOR COPY 90 g/m²
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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.
    Composition
    Do not use paper that has been coated or surface-treated and contains 
    plastic or carbon. The heat of fusing can cause such paper to give off 
    harmful fumes.
    Bond paper should contain at least 80 % pulp. Not more than 20 % of the 
    total paper content should consist of cotton or other fibers.
    Paper Sizes
    Cassettes  and the MP tray  are available for the paper sizes listed in the 
    table below. For details, including the paper sizes for the paper feeder 
    (Optional paper feeder PF-520, PF-530) refer to  Cassette (1 to 4) Size 
    (Setting the cassette paper size) on page 4-31 .
    The dimensional tolerances are ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for the length 
    and width. The angle at the corners must be 90° ±0.2°.
    MP Tray OnlySizeCassette or 
    MP TraySize
    Envelope Monarch 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches Legal 8-1/2 × 14 inches
    Envelope #10 4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches Letter 8-1/2 × 11 inches
    Envelope #9 3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches ISO A4 210 × 297 mm
    Envelope #6 3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches ISO A5 148 × 210 mm
    Envelope DL 110 × 220 mm ISO A6 105 × 148 mm
    JIS B6 128 × 182 mm Envelope C5 162 × 229 mm
    Hagaki 100 × 148 mm ISO B5 176 × 250 mm
    OufukuHagaki 148 × 200 mm JIS B5 182 × 257 mm
    Youkei 2 114 × 162 mm Statement 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches
    Youkei 4 105 × 235 mm Executive 7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches Oficio II 8-1/2 × 13 inches
    Folio 210 × 330 mm
    16 kai 197 × 273 mm
    Custom Cassette: 105 to 216 mm × 148 to 356 mm 
    (4-1/8 to 8-1/2 inches × 5-13/16 to 14 inches)
    MP Tray: 70 to 216 mm × 138 to 356 mm  (2-3/4 to 8-1/2 inches × 5-7/16 to 14 inches)
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    							3-5Handling Paper
    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, 
    namely uneven paper thickness may cause multiple-sheet feeding or 
    print quality problems such as blurring because of poor toner fusing.
    The recommended basis weight is:
    Cassette: 60 to 163 g/m
    2
    MP tray: 60 to 220 g/m2
    PF-520 (optional): 60 to 163 g/m2
    PF-530 (optional): 60 to 220 g/m2
    Paper Weight Equivalence Table
    The paper weight is listed in pounds
     (lb) and metric grams per square 
    meter (g/m²). The shaded part indicates the standard weight.
    Thickness
    The paper used with the machine should be neither extremely thick nor 
    extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, multiple 
    feeds, and faint printing, the paper you are using may be too thin. If you 
    U. S. Bond Weight (lb)Europe Metric Weight (g/m²)
    1660
    17 64
    2075
    21
    80
    22 81
    2490
    27
    100
    28 105
    32120
    34 128
    36135
    39 148
    42 157
    43 163
    47 176
    53 199
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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 is high and the paper absorbs moisture, 
    the paper edges expand, becoming wavy in appearance. When the 
    relative humidity is low and the paper loses moisture, the edges shrink 
    and tighten, and print contrast may suffer.
    Wavy or tight edges can cause jams and alignment anomalies. The 
    moisture content of the paper should be 4 to 6 %.
    To ensure correct moisture content, it is important to store the paper in a 
    controlled environment. Some tips on moisture control are:
    • Store paper in a cool, dry location.
    • Keep the paper in its wrapping as long as possible. Re-wrap paper  that is not in use.
    • Store paper in its original carton. Place a pallet etc. under the carton  to separate it from the floor. 
    • After removing paper from storage, let it stand in the same room as  the machine for 48 hours before use.
    • Avoid leaving paper where it is exposed to heat, sunlight, or damp.
    Paper Grain
    When paper is manufactured, it is cu t into sheets with the grain running 
    parallel to the length (long grain) or parallel to the width (short grain). 
    Short grain paper can cause feeding pr oblems in the machine. All paper 
    used in the machine should be long grain.
    Other Paper Properties
    Porosity : Indicates the density of paper fiber.
    Stiffness : Limp paper may buckle in the machine, resulting in paper 
    jams.
    Curl : Most paper naturally tends to curl one way if left unpacked. 
    Electrostatic discharge : During the printing process the paper is 
    electrostatically charged to attract the toner. The paper must be able to 
    release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling together in the 
    Output Tray .
    Whiteness : The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness 
    of the paper. Whiter paper provides a sharper, brighter appearance.
    Quality control : Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged 
    edges, welded (uncut) sheets, and crushed edges and corners can cause 
    the machine to malfunction in various ways. A quality paper supplier 
    should take considerable care to ensure that these problems do not 
    occur.
    Note  When using coated paper, be aware that the sheets will 
    stick together in a very humid environment.
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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 trouble during 
    printing. No liability will be assumed if moisture and so forth given off 
    during printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator.
    Transparency
    Transparencies must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the 
    printing process. The recommended transparency product is 3M CG3700 
    (Letter, A4).
    The table below lists the specifications for transparency:
    Paper Type to be UsedPaper Type to be Selected
    Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m²) VELLUM
    Thick paper (90 to 220 g/m²) THICK
    Colored paper COLOR
    Recycled paper RECYCLED
    Overhead projector transparencies TRANSPARENCY
    Postcards CARDSTOCK
    Envelopes ENVELOPE
    Label LABELS
    Coated paper COATED
    Note  Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample 
    on the machine and check that printing quality is satisfactory.
    ItemSpecification
    Tolerance of heat Must tolerate at least 190 °C (374 °F)
    Thickness 0.100 to 0.110 mm (3.9 to 4.3 mils)
    Material Polyester
    Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)
    Squareness of corners 90° ±0.2°
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    							3-9Handling Paper
    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.
    Labels
    Labels must be fed from the  MP tray or optional paper feeder PF-530.
    The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must 
    never come into contact with any part of the machine. Adhesive paper 
    sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the machine.
    Label paper has a structure comprising of three layers, as shown in the 
    diagram. The top sheet is printed on. The adhesive layer consists of 
    pressure-sensitive adhesives. The carrier sheet (also called the linear or 
    backing sheet) holds the labels until used. Due to the complexity of its 
    composition, adhesive-backed label paper is particularly likely to give 
    printing problems.
    Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no 
    spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are 
    liable to peel off, causing serious paper jam problems.
    Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet 
    around the edge. Do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet 
    until after printing is finished.
    The table below lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.
    Top sheet (white 
    bond paper)
    Adhesive
    Carrier sheet
    ItemSpecification
    Weight of top sheet 44 to 74 g/m² (12 to 20 lb/ream)
    Composite weight 104 to 151 g/m² (28 to 40 lb/ream)
    Thickness of top sheet 0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils)
    Composite thickness 0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils)
    Moisture content 4 to 6 % (composite)
    Top sheetUnacceptable
    Acceptable
    Carrier sheet
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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. 
    Envelopes must be fed from the MP tray or optional paper feeder PF-530.
    Since the composition of an envelope is more complex than that of 
    ordinary paper, it is not always possible to ensure consistent printing 
    quality over the entire envelope surface.
    Normally, envelopes have a diagonal grain direction. Refer to  Paper 
    Grain on page 3-6 . This direction can easily cause wrinkles and creases 
    when envelopes pass through the printer. Before purchasing envelopes, 
    make a test print to check whether the printer accepts the envelope. 
    • Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive.
    • Avoid a long printing session for envelopes only. Extended envelope  printing can cause premature printer wear.
    • If jams occur, try setting a lesser number of envelopes on the MP tray.
    • To avoid jams caused by curled envelopes, stack no more than 10  printed envelopes on the top tray. 
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