Dell 3100cn Color Laser Printer - Manual (Page 54)

To select and use pre-punched paper:
l Test paper from several manufacturers before ordering and using large quantities of pre-punched paper.
l Paper should be punched at the paper manufacturer and not drilled into paper already packaged in a ream. Drilled paper can cause jams when multiple
sheets feed through the printer. This may result in a paper jam.
l Pre-punched paper can include more paper dust than standard paper. Your printer may require more frequent cleaning and feed reliability may not be as
good as standard paper.
l Weight guidelines for pre-punched paper are the same as non-punched paper.
Transparencies
Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample first.
When printing on transparencies:
l Set the Paper Type to Transparency from the printer driver to avoid damaging your printer.
l Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Do not use regular transparencies. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures
of 205°C (401°F) without melting, discoloring, offsetting or releasing hazardous emissions.
l Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies. This may result in poor print quality.
l Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
Selecting Transparencies
The printer can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and durability depend on the transparency used. Before buying
large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample first.
The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to help prevent jams. (See " Paper Type " for detailed information about this setting.) Check with the
manufacturer or vendor to determine whether your transparencies are compatible with laser printers that reach temperatures as high as 205°C (401°F). Only
use transparencies that are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Envelopes
You can load envelopes in the multipurpose feeder for a single print job. Before buying large quantities of any print media, Dell recommends trying a sample
first. See "
Loading the Multipurpose Feeder " for instructions on loading an envelope.
When printing on envelopes:
l Use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers.
l Set the print media source to MPF. Set the Paper Type to Envelope, and select the correct size of envelope from the printer driver.
l For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m 2 (20 lb bond) paper. You can use up to 105 g/m 2 (28 lb bond) weight for the envelope feeder
as long as the cotton content is 25% or less. Envelopes with 100% cotton content must not exceed 90 g/m 2 (24 lb bond) weight.
l Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
l For best performance, do not use envelopes that:
l Have excessive curl or twist
l Are stuck together or damaged in any way