Dell 1125 Mono Laser MFP User Manual

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Print Media Types and WeightsPrint Media GuidelinesPrint media refers to paper, card stock, transparencies, labels, and envelopes. Your printer provides high quality printing on a variety of print media. Selectingthe appropriate print media for your printer helps you avoid printing problems.PaperFor the best print quality, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic, long grain paper. Try a sample of any paper you are considering using with the printer beforebuying large quantities.When loading paper, note the recommended print side on the paper package, and load paper accordingly. See Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray andUsing the Bypass Tray for detailed loading instructions.Paper CharacteristicsThe following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Use the following guidelines when evaluating new paper stock.WeightThe printer automatically feeds paper weights from 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) grain long in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and from 60 to 90g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) grain long in the paper tray. Paper lighter than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) may not be stiff enough to feed properly, causing jams. For bestperformance, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) long grain paper.For duplex printing, use 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond) paper.Envelopes N Y YPrint Media Type Print Media WeightPaper TrayPrint Media WeightBypass TrayPaper Xerographic or business paper 60-90 g/m2 grainlong(16-24 lb bond)60-135 g/m2 grainlong(16 to 36 lb bond)Card stock-maximum (grain long). See note below Index Bristol 120 g/m2 (31 lb)Tag 120 g/m2 (31 lb)Cover 135 g/m2 (35 lb)Card stock-maximum (grain short). See note below Index Bristol 163 g/m2 (43 lb)Tag 163 g/m2 (43 lb)Cover 163 g/m2 (43 lb)Transparencies Laser printer 138-146 g/m2(37-39 lb bond)Labels-maximum Paper 163 g/m2(43 lb bond)Dual-web paper 163 g/m2(43 lb bond)Polyester 163 g/m2(43 lb bond)Vinyl 163 g/m2(43 lb liner)Integrated Forms Pressure- sensitive area (must enter the printerfirst)135-140 g/m2(36-40 lb bond)Paper base (grain long) 75-135 g/m2(20-36 lb bond)Envelopes 100% Cotton Content Maximum Weight- 24lbSulfite, wood-free or up to 100% cotton bonds 75-90 g/m2(20-24 lb)NOTE: Grain short is preferred for papers over 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond.NOTE: Dell recommends using 3M transparencies for the Dell MFP 1125.NOTE: Please follow the instructions on the paper packaging for a preferred printing side. Printing on the wrong side may cause some papermisalignment on the paper output tray.