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Unavailable Paper Types

Do not use the following papers. Using these types of paper causes paper jams and smears on the printout.

  • Media meant for other color laser printers, black-and-white laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, or ink jet printers

  • Previously printed paper by any other color laser printers, black-and-white laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, ink jet printers, or thermal transfer printers

  • Paper that has already been printed on with special ink

  • Very thin paper (59g/m² or less), or very thick paper (221g/m² or more)

  • Carbon paper, carbonless paper, thermal-sensitive paper, pressure-sensitive paper, acid paper, or paper that uses high-temperature-sensitive ink (around 175 ˚C)

  • Labels that peel easily or labels that do not cover the backing sheet completely

  • Special surface-coated paper or special surface-colored paper

  • Paper that has binder holes or is perforated

  • Paper that has glue, staples, paper clips, or tape on it

  • Paper that attracts static electricity

  • Moist or damp paper

  • Paper of uneven thickness

  • Overly thick or thin paper

  • Paper that is too smooth or too rough

  • Paper that is different on the front and back

  • Paper that is folded, curled, wavy, or torn

  • Paper of irregular shape, or paper that does not have right angle corners

Do not use the following envelopes. Using these types of envelope causes paper jams and smears on the printout.

  • Envelopes that have glue or tape

  • Envelopes that have plastic windows