1. Roll up the paper in the opposite direction to the paper curl as shown below.2. Check that the paper is now flat.We recommend printing curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time.Note• Depending on the media type, the paper may be smudged or may not be fed properly even if it is notcurled inward. In such cases, follow the procedure described below to curl the paper outward within 0.1inch / 3 mm (B) in height before printing. This may improve the print result.(C) Printing sideWe recommend printing paper that has been curled outward one sheet at a time.Check4 Adjust the setting to prevent paper abrasion.Adjusting the setting to prevent paper abrasion will widen the clearance between the print head and the loadedpaper. If you notice abrasion even with the media type set correctly to match the loaded paper, set the machineto prevent paper abrasion by using the operation panel or the computer.Print speed may be reduced if you apply the setting to prevent paper abrasion setting.* Readjust the setting not to prevent paper abrasion once printing is complete. If not, this setting remainsenabled for all subsequent print jobs.• To set by using the operation panelPress the Setup button, then select Device settings and Output settings in this order, then set Preventabrasion to ON.Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD• To set by using your computerOpen the printer driver setup window, and in Custom Settings in the Maintenance sheet, select thePrevent paper abrasion check box, and then click OK.To open the printer driver setup window, see How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window.Check5 If the intensity is set high, reduce the intensity setting and try printing again.860