Supported Paper and MediaPhaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer3-4Paper Usage GuidelinesThe printer trays accommodate most sizes and types of paper, transparencies, or otherspecialty media. Follow these guidelines when loading paper and media in the trays:■ Use only recommended Xerox transparencies; print quality may vary with othertransparencies. See the Recommended Media List at www.xerox.com/office/8500_8550support.■ Do not print on label stock once a label has been removed from a sheet.■ Use only paper envelopes.■ Use business/official and Baronial style envelopes with diagonal seams only.■ Print all envelopes single-sided only.■ Fan paper, transparencies, or other specialty media before loading them in the paper tray.■ Do not overload the paper trays.See also:Printing Transparencies on page 3-28Printing Envelopes on page 3-34Printing Labels on page 3-40Printing Glossy Paper on page 46Printing Custom Size Paper on page 3-52Paper That Can Damage Your PrinterYour printer is designed to use a variety of media types for print jobs. However, some mediacan cause poor output quality, increased paper jams, or damage to your printer.Unacceptable media includes:■ Rough or porous media■ Paper that has been photocopied■ Paper with cutouts or perforations■ Paper with a pre-punched hole in the center of the short edge■ Paper with staples attached■ Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, side seams, or adhesives with release strips
