Apple ColorLaserWriter 12/600PS - Manual (Page 228)

Choosing paper
The Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS produces the best results on paper labeled
“laser-quality” (16- to 24-pound stock). The printer can accept stock of up to
28 pounds from the multipurpose tray.
To avoid paper problems, keep the following potential trouble sources
in mind:
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Temperature Some letterheads are printed with low-temperature dyes that
vaporize and smear at the temperatures inside the printer. Some glossy,
coated letterheads may lose their coating in the printer. Using high-quality
stationery should ensure satisfactory results.
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Paper texture The printer may not print well on rough or highly textured
paper. Try a few sheets to test the quality.
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Paper finish The printer may not print well on some papers with a glossy
finish. Again, test a few sheets of any unusual paper stock you wish to use.
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Paper color The printer expects white paper and prints colors based on that
assumption. If you use colored paper, you should expect peculiar results.
It is always best to use off-the-shelf paper products rather than unusual types
of paper.
The Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS produces high-quality transparencies for
overhead projection. If you experience difficulties when attempting to print
transparencies with automatic feed, use manual feed instead.
Automatic or manual printing with the printer
You can automatically print using paper from the paper cassette or using
paper or transparencies stacked in the multipurpose tray. You can also
manually feed paper and transparencies into the printer using the
multipurpose tray.
For information about selecting automatic or manual paper feeding, or
selecting the cassette or multipurpose tray to print from:
m If you have a Macintosh, see “Printing” in Chapter 6.
m If you have an IBM PC or compatible computer using Microsoft Windows,
see “Printing from Windows Applications” in Chapter 7.
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