Printer User Manual

3 Printing Basics
3-40 Phaser 380 Color Printer
2. When you are printing transparencies using the standard media
tray, load up to 100 transparency sheets in the tray. A label inside
the media tray indicates the trayÕs maximum transparency
capacity.
3. Set the media selector switch on the side of the media tray to
Transparency and install the media tray in the printer.
4. When you print, use a supported printer driver and specify
Transparency to obtain the correct print mode for transparency
media.
Transparency quality tips
■ Keep transparencies in covered containers. Dust and dirt can
transfer to the transparency media, resulting in poor print quality.
■ Handle transparencies by the edges and with both hands to avoid
Þngerprints and creases, which can result in poor print quality.
■ To avoid having the transparencies stick together, gently fan the
media before loading it into the media tray.
■ Place slip sheets between printed transparencies or use a
protective cover to prevent contact between transparencies.
■ If your transparency prints have slightly darker bands running the
length of the print, you may need to clean the media-feed rollers.
Refer to ÒCleaning for ink smears and transÞx problems: internal
paper pathÓ on page 5-41.
■ Select the Standard print-quality mode in the printer driver for
the fastest color printing of transparencies. Use the Enhanced
(600 x 300) print-quality mode (Extended Features option) to
produce transparencies with the most vibrant colors, the
smoothest color gradations and color sweeps, and the highest
durability.
■ Use large type on overheads; 18-point type or larger works well.
■ Use yellow or other light colors for text on solid-color
backgrounds.
Note Do not load transparencies in the Lower Paper Tray Assembly. To
avoid a jam condition, do not re-use transparencies that have been
fed through the printer once (for example, after a jam).