Card stock and heavy media For optimum performance, do not use paper heavier than 157-g/m 2 (42-lb). Paper that is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear. Card-stock construction ● Smoothness: 135- to 157-g/m 2 (36- to 42-lb) card stock should have a smoothness rating of 100 to 180 Sheffield. 60- to135-g/m 2 (16- to 36-lb) card stock should have a smoothness rating of 100 to 250 Sheffield. ● Construction : Card stock should lie flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) of curl. ● Condition: Make sure that the card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. ● Sizes:
Only use card stock within the following size ranges: ● Minimum: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) ● Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) Card-stock guidelines ● Set margins at least 2 mm (0.08 inch) away from the edges. 20 Chapter 2 Installation and operation ENWW