Dell 1815dn Multifunction Mono Laser Printer - Manual (Page 81)

Selecting Prepunched Paper
Prepunched paper brands can differ in the number and placement of holes and in manufacturing techniques.
Use the following guidelines to select and use prepunched 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.
l Prepunched 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 that of standard paper.
Transparencies
Try a sample of any transparencies you are considering using with the printer before buying large quantities:
l Use transparencies designed specifically for laser printers. Transparencies must be able to withstand temperatures of 180° C (356° F) without melting,
discoloring, offsetting or releasing hazardous emissions.
l Avoid getting fingerprints on the transparencies, which can cause poor print quality.
l Before loading transparencies, fan the stack to prevent sheets from sticking together.
l Load one transparency in the bypass tray.
Selecting Transparencies
The printer can print directly on transparencies designed for use in laser printers. Print quality and durability depend on the transparency used. Always print
samples on the transparencies you are considering before buying large quantities.
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether your transparencies are compatible with laser printers that heat transparencies to 180° C (356°
F). Use only transparencies that are able to withstand these temperatures without melting, discoloring, offsetting, or releasing hazardous emissions.
Envelopes
You can load one envelope at a time in the bypass tray. Try a sample of any envelopes you are considering using with the printer before buying large
quantities. See
"Using the Bypass Tray" for instructions on loading an envelope.
When printing on envelopes:
l To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high-quality envelopes that are designed for use in laser printers.
l For best performance, use envelopes made from 75 g/m 2 (20 lb bond) paper. You can use up to 90 g/m2 (24 lb bond) weight for the bypass tray as long
as the cotton content is 25 percent or less.
l Use only new, undamaged envelopes.
l For best performance and to minimize jams, do not use envelopes that:
- Have excessive curl or twist
- Are stuck together or damaged in any way