Card Stock and Heavy Paper
Many types of card stock can be printed from Tray 1, including index
cards and postcards. Some card stock performs better than others
because its construction is better suited for feeding through a laser
printer.
For optimum printer performance, do not use paper heavier than
53 lb (199 g/m
2
) in Tray 1 or 28 lb (105 g/m
2
) in other trays. Paper
that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, paper
jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical
wear.
Note
Printing on heavier paper may be possible if the tray is not filled to
capacity, and paper with a smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield
is used.
Type of Address
Top Margin
Left Margin
Return Address
0.6 in (15 mm)
0.6 in (15 mm)
Delivery Address
2 in (51 mm)
3.5 in (89 mm)
A-12
Specifications
ENWW
Card Stock Construction
•
Smoothness: 36-53 lb (135-199 g/m
2
) card stock should have a
smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield. 16-36 lb (60-135 g/m
2
)
card stock should have a smoothness rating of 100-250 Sheffield.
•
Construction: Card stock should lie flat with less than 0.2 inch
(5 millimeters) of curl.
•
Condition: Make sure card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or
otherwise damaged.
•
Sizes: Use only card stock within the following size ranges:
•
minimum: 3 by 5 inches (76 by 127 mm)
•
maximum: 12.28 by 18.5 inches (312 by 470 mm)
Note
Before loading card stock in Tray 1, make sure it is regular in shape
and not damaged. Also, make sure the cards are not stuck together.
Card Stock Guidelines
•
If cards curl or jam, try printing from Tray 1 and opening the rear
output bin.
•
Set margins at least 0.08 inch (2 mm) away from the edges of the
paper.
ENWW
Specifications
A-13