Paper Handling3-23Tips on Paper HandlingGeneral Tipsz Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or curled at the edges.z Do not use paper with staples or metal parts.z Do not use paper with unpredictable variations in thickness, such as paper withpartial multilayers, paper with embossed printing, or labels with the backingsheet exposed.z Store paper in a clean, dry environment.Multipart Formsz Avoid using carbon-interleaved single sheets if possible. Printing tends to be-come misaligned on the bottom sheet.z Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate the multipart form thickness.z To ensure smoother feeding of paper-stapled, multipart forms, raise the cut sheetstand to support the forms.EnvelopesWhen printing envelopes, use the cut sheet stand. Note the following:z Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate the envelope thickness.z When loading envelopes, make sure that the envelope flaps face forward. Other-wise, the envelopes may jam in the printer.Labelsz Be careful to check operating conditions when using labels. Labels are sensitiveto temperature and humidity.z Only use labels mounted on continuous forms backing sheets. Do not print labelsmounted on single sheet backing. Labels mounted on single sheet backing tend toslip and printing becomes crooked.z Do not leave labels loaded in the printer. If labels curl around the platen, jammingmay occur when printing is resumed.z Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate the label thickness.
