User guide

EN Guidelines for using media 47
Labels
When selecting labels, consider the quality of the following factors:
 Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200° C
(392° F), the printer’s maximum temperature.
 Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between
them. Labels can peel off sheets that have spaces between the
labels, causing serious jams.
 Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than
13 mm (0.5 in) of curl in any direction.
 Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other
indications of separation. Never use a sheet of labels that has
already been run through the printer.
Envelopes
Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary
considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box
from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes
depends on the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes,
consider the following factors:
 Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 105
g/m
2
(28 lb), or jamming might result.
 Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less
than 6 mm (0.25 in) curl and should not contain air. Envelopes
that trap air may cause problems.
 Condition: Make sure that the envelopes are not wrinkled,
nicked, or otherwise damaged.
 Sizes: From 90 x 160 mm (3.5 x 6.3 in) to 178 x 254 mm
(7 x 10
in).
Store envelopes flat. If air is trapped in an envelope, creating an air
bubble, the envelope might wrinkle during printing.