Handling Paper
1-8 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
NOTE: Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on the
machine and check that printing quality is satisfactory.
Transparency
Transparencies must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the
printing process. The recommended transparency product is 3M PP2500
(Letter, A4).
Transparencies must be placed on the MP tray with the long edge towards
the printer.
When unloading transparencies (e.g., for clearing jams), hold them
carefully by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on them.
Labels
Labels must be fed from the MP Tray.
The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must
never come into contact with any part of the machine. Adhesive paper
sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the machine.
Label paper has a structure
comprising of three layers, as
shown in the diagram. The top
sheet is printed on. The adhesive
layer consists of pressure-
sensitive adhesives. The carrier
sheet (also called the linear or
backing sheet) holds the labels
until used. Due to the complexity
of its composition, adhesive-
backed label paper is particularly likely to give printing problems.
Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no
spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are
liable to peel off, causing serious paper jam problems.
MP Tray
Top sheet (white
bond paper)
Adhesive
Carrier sheet
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