Choosing the right print media – IBM INFOPRINT 1116 User Manual
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Choosing the right print media
Selecting the right paper or other media reduces printing problems. For best print quality, try a sample
of the paper or other media you are considering before buying large quantities.
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Use 20 lb (75 g/m2) xerographic paper.
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Use transparencies designed for laser printers.
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Use envelopes made from 75 to 105 g/m
2
(20 to 28 lb) bond paper. To reduce paper jams, do
not use envelopes that:
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Have excessive curl
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Are stuck together
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Are damaged in any way
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Contain windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing
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Use metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars
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Have postage stamps attached
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Have any exposed adhesive when the flap is in the sealed position
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Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive on the sheets.
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Do not print a large number of labels continuously.
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Use card stock with a maximum weight of 163 g/m
2
and a minimum size of 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x
5 in.).