TA Triumph-Adler DCC 2520 - Manual (Page 349)

Appendix
Appendix-5
Other Paper Specifications
Porosity: The density of the paper fibers.
Stiffness: Paper must be stiff enough or it may buckle in the machine, causing jams.
Curl: Most paper naturally tends to curl in one direction after the package is opened. When paper
passes through the fixing unit, it curls upward slightly. To deliver flat printouts, load the paper so that
the curl faces towards the bottom of the paper tray.
Static electricity: During the printing process, paper is electrostatically charged so that the toner
adheres. Choose paper that can be discharged quickly so that copies do not cling together.
Whiteness: The printed page contrast varies depending on the whiteness of the paper. Use whiter
paper for sharper, brighter copies.
Quality: Machine problems may occur if sheet sizes are not uniform or if corners are not square,
edges are rough, sheets are uncut, or edges or corners are crushed. In order to prevent these
problems, be especially careful when cutting paper yourself.
Packaging: Choose paper that is properly packaged and stacked in boxes. Ideally, the packaging
itself should have been treated with a coating to inhibit moisture.
Specially treated paper: Use of the following paper types is not recommended, even if they
conform to basic specifications. Before using these kinds of paper, purchase a small amount first for
testing purposes.
• Glossy paper
• Watermarked paper
• Paper with an uneven surface
• Perforated paper
Special Paper
This section describes printing onto special paper and print media.
The following paper and media can be used.
• Overhead transparencies
• Preprinted paper
• Bond paper
• Recycled paper
• Thin paper (from 60 g/m 2 to 64 g/m 2 or less)
• Letterhead
• Colored paper
• Prepunched paper
• Envelopes
• Postcards
• Thick paper (from 106 g/m 2 to 220 g/m 2 or less)
• Label paper
• Coated paper
• Rough paper
• High Quality paper
Choose products for these kinds of paper and media that are specifically designed for use in copiers
or page printers (such as laser printers). Use the MP tray for transparencies, thin or thick paper,
envelopes, and postcards.