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Use papers printed with heat‑resistant inks designed for use in xerographic copiers. The ink must be able to withstand

temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without melting or releasing hazardous emissions. Use inks that are not affected by

the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based generally meet these requirements; latex inks might not.

When in doubt, contact the paper supplier.

Preprinted papers such as letterhead must be able to withstand temperatures up to 230°C (446°F) without melting or

releasing hazardous emissions.

Using recycled paper and other office papers

• Low moisture content (4–5%)

• Suitable smoothness (100–200 Sheffield units, or 140–350 Bendtsen units, European)

Note: Some much smoother papers (such as premium 24 lb laser papers, 50–90 Sheffield units) and much

rougher papers (such as premium cotton papers, 200–300 Sheffield units) have been engineered to work very

well in laser printers, despite surface texture. Before using these types of paper, consult your paper supplier.

• Suitable sheet-to-sheet coefficient of friction (0.4–0.6)

• Sufficient bending resistance in the direction of feed

Recycled paper, paper of lower weight (<60 g/m

[16 lb bond]) and/or lower caliper (<3.8 mils [0.1 mm]), and paper

that is cut grain-short for portrait (or short-edge) fed printers may have lower bending resistance than is required for

reliable paper feeding. Before using these types of paper for laser (electrophotographic) printing, consult your paper

supplier. Remember that these are general guidelines only and that paper meeting these guidelines may still cause

paper feeding problems in any laser printer (for example, if the paper curls excessively under normal printing

conditions).

Storing paper

Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality:

• For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40 percent. Most

label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18–24°C (65–75°F) with relative humidity

between 40 and 60 percent.

• Store paper in cartons, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the floor.

• Store individual packages on a flat surface.

• Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.

• Take paper out of the carton or wrapper only when you are ready to load it in the printer. The carton and wrapper

help keep the paper clean, dry, and flat.

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