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Phaser 740 and 740L Laser Printers
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Troubleshooting
Media hints
Use high-grade media. For best reliability and image-quality, always use Tektronix
media. Refer to the printer’s User Guide for ordering information. Do not use media
designed for inkjet printers; it may damage the Fuser.
Media handling
■ Make sure that the media is dust-free. Dust and dirt can result in poor
print quality.
■ Handle media with both hands at the edges to avoid creases and
fingerprints.
■ Store media in the original, dust-free package in the same environmental
conditions as the printer.
Double-sided printing
■
Automatic Duplex.
Use laser paper that is between 75 - 90 g/m
2
(20 - 24 lb.
bond) for opacity and feed reliability.
■
Manual Duplex with the Multi-Purpose tray.
Depending on the stiffness and
smoothness of your laser paper, the printer handles paper up to 105 g/m
2
(28 lb. bond). Buy a small amount first and try it.
■
Manual Duplex with specialty media.
For two-sided printing on specialty
media (card stock and Tektronix glossy coated paper), only use the
Multi-Purpose Tray.
■ Duplex printing can reduce the life of the printer’s components and may
require more frequent printer cleaning.
If your printer has an Automatic Duplex/Lower Tray Assembly installed
■ Always place the Duplex Unit into the printer’s upper slot.
■ Insert the TRANSPARENCY tray in the printer’s middle tray slot.
■ Place the most frequently used paper in the PAPER tray and insert the tray
in the printer’s lower tray slot.
Specialty media
■ Always load specialty media (envelopes, laser labels, Tektronix glossy
coated paper, card stock) in the Multi-Purpose Tray.
■ Always set the Media Thickness Switch according to the media being used.
■ When printing labels or envelopes, make sure that you use only the
recommended types; refer to “Loading specialty media in the
Multi-Purpose Tray” on page 15 for details.
■ Printing on specialty media can reduce the life of the printer’s components
and may require more frequent printer cleaning.
