Supported Paper and MediaPhaser® 8500/8550 Color Printer3-5Paper Storage GuidelinesProviding good storage conditions for your paper and other media contributes to optimumprint quality.■ Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible todamage from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. UV radiation, which is emitted by the sunand fluorescent bulbs, is particularly damaging to paper items. The intensity and length ofexposure to visible light on paper items should be reduced as much as possible.■ Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.■ Avoid attics, kitchens, garages, and basements for storing paper. Inside walls are drier thanoutside walls where moisture can collect.■ Store paper flat. Paper should be stored on pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.■ Avoid having food or drinks in the area where paper is stored or handled.■ Do not open sealed packages of paper until you are ready to load them into the printer.Leave paper in the original packaging. For most commercial cut-size grades, the reamwrapper contains an inner lining that protects the paper from moisture loss or gain.■ Leave the media inside the bag until you are ready to use it; reinsert unused media in thebag and reseal it for protection. Some specialty media is packaged inside resealable plasticbags.Supported Paper Sizes and WeightsThe following sections provide information about paper sizes and weights supported in theprinter trays. For more detailed information about supported paper and other media, print thePaper Tips page:1. On the control panel, select Information, and then press the OK button.2. Select Information Pages, and then press the OK button.3. Select Paper Tips, and then press the OK button to print.To order paper, transparencies, or other specialty media, contact your local reseller or go towww.xerox.com/office/supplies.