LabelsYour printer can print on many labels designed for use with laser printers. These labels aresupplied in letter size, A4 size, and legal size sheets. Label adhesives, face sheet (printablestock), and topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) and pressureof 25 pounds per square inch (psi). You can load one label sheet at a time in the MPF.Try a sample of any label you are considering using with the printer before purchasing alarge quantity:• Use full label sheets. Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing,resulting in a jam. Partial sheets also contaminate your printer and your cartridge withadhesive, and could void your printer and cartridge warranties.• Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) without sealing, excessivecurling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions.• Do not print within 0.04 in. (1 mm) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, orbetween die-cuts of the label.• Do not use label sheets that have adhesive to the edge of the sheet. We recommendzone coating of the adhesive at least 0.04 in. (1 mm) away from edges. Adhesivematerial contaminates your printer and could void your warranty.• If zone coating of the adhesive is not possible, a 0.125 in. (3 mm) strip should beremoved on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used.• Remove a 0.125 in. (3 mm) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from peelinginside the printer.• Portrait orientation is preferred, especially when printing bar codes.• Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive.Card StockCard stock is single ply, and has a large array of properties, such as the moisture content,thickness, and texture, that can significantly affect print quality. See "Identifying Print MediaSources and Specifications" for information on the preferred weight for the grain directionof print media.Try a sample of any card stock you are considering using with the printer before purchasinga large quantity:• Be aware that preprinting, perforation, and creasing can significantly affect the printquality and cause print media handling or jamming problems.• Avoid using card stock that may release hazardous emissions when heated.• Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminatethe printer. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into theprinter.• We recommend the use of grain long card stock.- 137
