Use only labels that are recommended for use in laser printers. Make sure that labels meet the correct specifications. (see note on labels below).
Follow these guidelines when printing on labels
- Print on a stack of up to 50 label sheets from flip down multipurpose tray (Front View).
- Load labels in the multipurpose tray with the front side facing up, and the top, short edge toward the printer.
- Try opening the rear output bin to reduce curl and other problems (Back View).
- You always want the label to have the straightest path through the printer. No bends or curves.
Do not load or print on labels in the following ways
CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions can damage the printer.
- Do not load the trays to maximum capacity, because labels are heavier than paper.
- Do not use labels that are separating from the backing sheet, wrinkled, or damaged in any way.
- Do not use labels that have the backing sheet exposed. (Labels must cover the entire backing sheet, leaving no exposed spaces.)
- Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for only one pass through the printer.
- Do not print on both sides of labels.
- Do not print on sheets from which labels have been removed.
Note on Labels
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. To prevent serious jams, always use the multipurpose tray to print labels and always use the rear output bin. Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once or print on a partial sheet of labels.
Label construction
When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:
- Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200C (392F), the printer's fusing temperature.
- Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets with spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.
- Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 13 mm (0.5 inch) of curl in any direction.
- Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.