• Do not store paper where it will be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Store paper in a dry environment (humidity: 70% or less).
• Store on a flat surface.
• Do not store paper vertically.
• Once opened, store paper in a plastic bag.
Handling Paper
Depending on the humidity of the storage environment, handle paper as follows:
Humidity State of paper Try this...
High humidity Part of the image is lost, or a
multi-sheet feed or wrinkling
occurs on both translucent
(vellum) and normal paper.
• Improve the environment
where the machine is
placed (e.g., install an air
conditioner or
dehumidifier).
• Remove paper from the
machine immediately after
copying or printing, and
store it in a plastic bag.
Part of the image is lost on both
translucent (vellum) and normal
paper.
• If you are not using the
machine for a long time,
remove paper from the
machine and store it in a
plastic bag.
70–40% (Normal conditions) • Store paper in a plastic
bag each day after the last
copy or print job is
completed.
Part of the image is lost on
translucent (vellum) paper.
• If you are not using the
machine for a long time,
remove translucent
(vellum) paper from the
machine and store it in a
plastic bag.
Recommended Paper Sizes and Types
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