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Paper type precautions

Plain paper

  • Use the bypass tray to print on thick paper (157 g/m2 (40 lb. bond) or more).

Inkjet plain paper

  • When printing on inkjet plain paper, in the [Printer Properties] dialog box, click [Inkjet Plain Paper]. This allows printing at higher quality.

  • In the [Printer Properties] dialog box, when [Inkjet Plain Paper] is selected, only one-sided printing is possible. To print on both sides of a sheet, click [Plain].

  • Use as soon as possible after opening the package.

Glossy paper

  • The time it takes for the ink to dry depends on the kind of printed image and the environmental conditions. To ensure water and oil resistance, leave the printed sheet to dry for about a day.

  • If the temperature exceeds 25 °C (77 °F) or the relative humidity exceeds 50%, problems with continuous feeding of glossy paper might occur. If this is the case, feed the sheets one by one.

  • If you load multiple sheets of glossy paper and they do not feed in properly, feed them one by one.

  • Ink smearing can be caused by environmental conditions (such as high humidity) and the type of image being printed (such as ink-heavy images). If smearing occurs, set [Select Print Quality:] to [Quality Priority] or [Speed Priority]. This may stop the ink smearing.

  • Roller marks might appear on printed images.

  • Duplex printing is not supported.

  • When using these sheets, see the instructions supplied with them.

Envelopes

  • Load envelopes carefully, because the printable area depends on the orientation. See Printable area.

  • Duplex printing is not supported.

Thick paper

  • Thick paper is heavier than 157 g/m2 (42 lb.).

  • You can insert paper with weights up to 256 g/m2 (68 lb.) into the bypass tray.

  • Insert paper with the print side face up into the bypass tray.

  • Duplex printing is not supported.

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