Postcards
Guidelines for Printing on Postcards
Always refer to the following guidelines before using postcard stock:
Tip:
When printing postcards in Trays 8 or 9, the Postcard Bracket is required. Always install the postcard bracket before loading and printing postcards from these trays.
• Postcards can be printed from Trays 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
• Do not open sealed packages of postcard stock until you are ready to load them into the press.
• Store postcard stock flat in the original packaging.
• Remove all other paper from the tray before loading postcard stock.
• Load only the amount of postcard stock you plan to use Remove the unused portion from the tray when you have finished printing.
• Replace the unused portion in the original wrapper and seal for later use.
• If you use Trays 8 or 9, always remove and store the Postcard Bracket when you are finished printing.
• Rotate the postcard stock frequently.
• Long periods of storage in extreme conditions can cause postcard stock to jam in the press.
• When you submit your print file, from the PredictPrint Media Manager or from your print driver, select the following options:
• Select Custom Paper as the Paper Type, then enter the Size dimensions of the postcard.
• Enter the Paper Weight for the postcard stock.
• Select Tray 8 or 9 as the Paper Source.