Dell C5765DN MFP Color Laser Printer - Manual (Page 203)

Print Media Guidelines
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• Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Do not use regular
transparencies. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures of 205°C without
melting, discoloring, offsetting or releasing hazardous emissions.
• Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies. This may result in poor print quality.
• Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
• Non-white transparencies are not supported with the machine.
Selecting Transparencies
The machine can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print
quality and durability depend on the transparency used. It is recommended that you try a
sample first before buying large quantities of any print media.
The paper type setting for the Tray 5 should be set to [Transparency] to help prevent jams.
(See "Changing the Paper Settings" (P.214) 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. Only use
transparencies that are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring,
offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Note • For the Tray 1, setting paper size is not required. The Tray 1 detects the paper size automatically. For
more information on supported paper size for the standard and optional trays, see "Supported Paper
Sizes" (P.205).
Envelopes
Depending on the choice of envelopes, it is possible to expect variable levels of light
wrinkling. It is recommended that you try a sample first before buying large quantities of any
print media. See "Loading Paper" (P.207) for instructions on loading an envelope.
When printing on envelopes:
• Use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers.
• Set the print media source to the paper tray. Set the paper type to [Envelope], and select
the correct size of envelope from the printer driver.
• For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 gsm paper. You can use up to 105 gsm
weight for the envelope feeder as long as the cotton content is 25% or less. Envelopes with
100% cotton content must not exceed 90 gsm weight.
• Use only freshly unpacked, undamaged envelopes.
• Use envelopes that can withstand temperatures of 205°C without sealing, excessive
curling, wrinkling, or releasing hazardous emissions. If you have any doubts about the
envelopes you are considering, check with the envelope supplier.
• Adjust the guide to fit the width of the envelopes.
• To load envelope in the Tray 5, insert the envelopes with the flaps closed and the short-
edge of the envelopes facing into the machine. The print side must be facing down.
• See "Loading an Envelope in Tray 5 (Bypass Tray)" (P.212) for instructions on loading an
envelope.
• Use one envelope size during a print job.
• Ensure the humidity is low because high humidity (more than 60%) and the high printing
temperatures may seal the envelopes.
• For best performance, do not use envelopes that:
- Have excessive curl or twist
- Are stuck together or damaged in any way