4-4 Paper Handling Chapter 4Plain PaperFollow these guidelines when selecting paper:❏ The laser printing process uses high temperatures to fuse toner to thepaper. Use paper that will not melt, vaporize, discolor, or emitdangerous fumes at temperatures near 338ºF (170ºC). For example, donot use vellum paper in a laser printer. Make sure any letterhead orcolored paper you use can withstand high temperatures.❏ Make sure the paper is free of dust, lint, and oil stains.❏ Highly textured, extremely smooth or shiny paper does not printwell.❏ Damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams or poorprint quality.For paper sizes other than letter, legal, and A4, be sure to use face-updelivery. See page 4-9 for details.LabelsSheets of letter- or A4-size self-sticking labels should also print withoutany problems. Labels must meet the requirements listed for plain paper,as well as the following:❏ Labels must have an ordinary, matte finish similar to copy paper.❏ The label backing must not be made of easily removable coatedpaper.❏ Labels must not have any exposed adhesive.❏ Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet or thatare wrinkled or damaged in any way.❏ Do not use label sheets with the backing sheet exposed, such as labelswith any spaces between them.When feeding labels, be sure to use face-up delivery. See page 4-9 fordetails.NN
