Print Media Guidelines |
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XML Paper Specification (XPS) driver does not support custom size paper.
*2
Paper type that does not support printing on the back side of printed paper.
• For Plain and Label paper, you can preset the paper density by selecting the Paper Density (Light or
Normal) under Maintenance from the operator panel, Tool Box, or Dell Printer Configuration Web
Tool.
Once you set the Paper Density settings, the printer uses the settings for Plain and Label paper.
Supported Paper Weight
Unacceptable Print Media
• Chemically treated paper used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as
carbonless paper, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper
• Pre-printed paper with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
• Pre-printed paper that can be affected by the temperature in the fusing unit
• Pre-printed paper that requires a registration (the precise print location on the page)
greater than ±0.09 inch, such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR) forms. In
some cases, you can adjust registration with your software program to successfully
print on these forms.
• Erasable bond, synthetic paper, and thermal paper
• Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface paper, or curled paper
• Recycled paper containing more than 25 percent post-consumer waste that does
not meet DIN 19309
• Multiple-part forms or documents
• Talc or acid paper that may deteriorate print quality (blank spaces or blotches may
appear in the text)
Recommended Print Media
Proper print media selection helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.
• For the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m
2
(20 lb) xerographic paper.
Paper type Weight (g/m
2
)
Plain 60 – 90
Plain Thick 91 – 105
Recycled 60 – 90
Labels –
Covers 106 – 176
Covers Thick 177 – 220
Envelope –
Coated 106 – 176
Coated Thick 177 – 220
Letterhead 60 – 90
Preprinted 60 – 90
Prepunched 60 – 90
Color 60 – 90
