Xerox 8290 - Manual (Page 45)

4 Printer Operation
8265/8290/8365/8390 User Guide 37
4.2 USING MEDIA
This section describes details on available media for the printer.
4.2.1 Media Type
The type and quality of the media affect the results of drawing enormously. Refer to the description
below and use the appropriate media for your purpose. The following are the recommended media for
the printer. Select the appropriate media for your purpose.
Notes
• For more information about the recommended media, contact your local Xerox Dealer.
• Problems that occur due to use of media other than those recommended are not guaranteed.
Notes
• When using recommended media, the setting values for the printing quality is set for each media type.
• When printing on media other than those specified, information regarding proper settings for the media
type and settings for the product should be found on the instructions for the media. If not contact the
supplier of the media.
4.2.2 Cautions on Handling Media
When you handle media, please pay attention to the following.
Notes
• Use recommended media in an appropriate environment. Following are the appropriate temperature
and humidity ranges for printing.
Temperature Humidity
Recommended working environment 74°F(23°C) 40% to 70%
Rate of change Within 36°F (2°C) per hour Within 5% per hour
• Do not use creased, damaged, torn, curled, or wrapped media.
• The size of the recommended sheets can change at a fixed ratio according to the temperature changes
of the working environment. Before using sheet media, place the sheet in the working environment for
at least 30 minutes, to have it match to the temperature of the working area.
• Printing before the media could accommodate to the printing environment may cause media jams due
to slippage or creases. This also adversely affects the quality of printing.
• Media has a printable side and a non-printable side. If you print on a not printable side, blurring or
slight touching may occur.
• Do not touch the printable side of media. Moisture or oil from hands affects the printing quality.
• Do not leave the printer for a long time with media loaded. The media may curl resulting in
misalignment, media jams, or decreased printing quality. In particular, avoid this in winter, dry seasons,
or during final printing.
• Do not lose the box or wrapping bag for storing media.