Dell C2665dnf Color Laser Printer User Manual download pdf (Page 295)

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 and caring for print media.

NOTE: Use only laser print media. Do not use ink jet paper in your printer.

Paper

For the best print quality in color, use 75 g/m

(20 lb) xerographic, grain long paper. For the best print quality in

black and white, use 90 g/m

(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 Tray1 and the Optional 550-Sheet Feeder

and

Loading Print Media in the MPF

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/m

to 216 g/m

(16 lb to 57.6 lb bond) grain long. The

multipurpose feeder (MPF) automatically feeds paper weights from 60 g/m

to 216 g/m

(16 lb to 57.6 lb bond)

grain long. Paper lighter than 60 g/m

(16 lb) may not feed properly, and could cause paper jams. For best

performance, use 75 g/m

(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

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 MPF.

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

to 135 g/m

(16 lb to 36 lb bond) paper, grain

long fibers are recommended. For paper heavier than 135 g/m

(36 lb bond), grain short is preferred.

Print Media Guidelines 293

1 2 ... 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 ... 577 578

Comments to this Manuals

No comments

Dell C2665dnf Color Laser Printer User Manual Page 295

Comments to this Manuals

Related products and manuals for Printers Dell C2665dnf Color Laser Printer