CF2002 & CF3102 Authorized Media Guide

CF2002 and CF3102 Authorized Media Guide

E ach year technology advances provide greater flexibility
and opportunity to create complex documents within even
the smallest office environment. To achieve, in house, the
quality of documents that heretofore were outsourced
requires an understanding of compatibilities and
specifications between print engine and substrates. This
media guide is a resource intended to demystify potential
confusion that may arise when choosing paper weights and
types.

A s computer technologies advance, the ability to create,

store and print documents has increased exponentially.
Statistics from CAPV point out that "More information
has been produced in the last 30 years than in the last
5000 years, and this number will double every five years.
One Trillion pages were printed in 1995 . . . this is up 50%
over 1990. One and a half Trillion Pages were printed in
2000." Increases such as these point to future increases
just as dramatic.

T he breadth of new home and office papers, commercial

printing and publishing papers, converting and specialty
papers, have grown to meet the demands created by these
increases. This guide has been provided to provide insight
into the differences between the substrate categories, and to
suggest those that will provide the optimum output on the
Minolta CF2002 and CF3102.

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 Defining Paper Criteria
Defining paper characteristics
In the United States and in many other English speaking countries, the technical standards and methods
for testing to achieve uniform results are published by the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper
Industry (TAPPI). Other countries have similar organizations that provide standards for paper testing.
International Standards (SI) are established by the International Standards Organization (ISO). Where
corresponding test methods exist, TAPPI and ISO methods are usually similar.

Basis Weight and Basis Size

20#, 65#, 100#, Bond, Tag, Index, GSM, metric... the list goes on forever. The good news is that paper
weights are really simple to understand. The “Basis Weight” of a paper, is the weight in pounds of a
ream (500 sheets) of the basis size. Some confusion arises because the Basis Sizes vary for each type of
paper. As a result, 24# Bond is just about the same as 60# Offset; 90# Index is about the same as 60#
Cover. In Europe and Asia, “Grams per Square Meter” is the standard. In the USA the standard is
expressed in pounds. On the CF2002 and CF3102 the gamut runs from 17# Bond to 67# Bond. Basis
size is based upon the “Parent” sheet size from which the final smaller sheets are cut. In the case of
Bond, the standard parent sheet is 17”X 22”. For instance, one ream (500 sheets) of 24# Bond “parent”
sheets has a Basis Weight of 24 pounds. Printing papers (Offset, Cover, Index etc.) are 25” X 38”,
Cover Stock (thicker substrates) come from sheets with a Basis Size of 20” X 26”.
Brightness
Brightness is the percentage of light reflected by paper. In digital color printing, the brightness that pro-
duces the most pleasing image is within a range of 94 to 98 brightness. Standard copy paper usually has
a brightness rating of 88 to 92. If used to create samples from the CF2002 and CF3102, the resulting
images lack the crispness and visual impact expressed on bright white substrates. Technically, bright-
ness, as defined by the paper industry, is the reflectance value of blue light only. Blue or cold white
papers reflect a relatively higher percentage of light. It is a serious mistake to assume that the color of
any image printed on digital printers is governed solely by the toner. To establish the measured bright-
ness of a paper, the standard TAPPI test, described as TAPPI T 452, is executed. The measuring device
projects beams of visible light (full spectrum of the standard observer) at 45 degrees onto the substrate
being tested. This single test yields results covering brightness, opacity, color, fluorescence, whiteness
and tint (for detailed information see http://www.technidyne.com). The test also takes into considera-
tion the paper’s texture or smoothness (see below).

Whiteness or Shade
Whiteness refers to the paper’s ability to reflect light of ALL wavelengths throughout the visible spec-
trum. Colors are measured using a number of different scales. One of the most common scales is called
the “L,a,b” scale. This scale determines the degree of an object’s lightness, and its location on a three
dimensional color spectrum. “L” refers to a color’s lightness, “a” measures red/green and “b” measures
blue/yellow. Whiteness has no direct impact on Minolta DiALTA Color Printer/Copiers. However the
CF units calibrate color performance based upon using “CF Paper” as the standard test grade. The
combination of Whiteness and Brightness do impact the visual appeal of a printed product.

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Smoothness
Smoothness influences both the functional and appearance properties of the paper. From a print per-
spective, it refers to the surface contours and the degree to which the surface approaches a smooth opti-
cal plane, such as smooth glass. Shorter fibers produce a more level surface than do long fibers. A non
uniform, or textured, surface makes printing high quality, repeatable color almost impossible. Toner
must be laid down on as smooth a surface as possible. Smoothness is sometimes referenced by a
“Sheffield” rating. The higher the Sheffield rating, the rougher the surface. High grade papers for
color reproduction have Sheffield numbers as low as 50. The terms smooth, super smooth and ultra
smooth are starting to appear in an effort to differentiate products. The presses that contain the
smoothing compression rollers are referred to as “Calendering Presses” or “Calendering Rollers”. The
highly polished rollers compress and smooth both coated and uncoated printing stocks. In fact, calen-
dering is the main distinguishing characteristic of printing papers. ALL printing papers are calendered.
The smoother surface produces crisp and clean images.

Long vs Short Grain and Curl

The term grain refers to the orientation of the fibers in a sheet of paper. They run parallel to the
edges of the original roll at a paper mill. This terminology stems from the process of paper production
where water-suspended fibers flow onto the paper machine and align themselves with the direction of
their flow. The new paper is subjected to stress during the drying process in the machine mill direction.
Stress in this manner induces grain. Paper folds more easily when the fold is parallel to the grain.
Heavy papers, such as cover or index (see Paper Types later in this booklet), may in fact fold without
scoring when folded parallel to the grain. Mills usually indicate the grain direction by stating so on the
label. It is also shown in the paper size designation. The paper is long grain if the designation is 11 X 17
and short grain if shown as 17 X 11. The CF3102 and CF2002 have finishing capabilities that include
folding and saddle stitching. The use of short grain paper will produce a sharper, cleaner professional
fold,especially when using 11 X 17 papers. If you are unsure of the direction of the grain, a simple test
will provide the answer. Take a sheet of paper and moisten one side. The paper will curl away from the
wetted side, and the axis of the curl will be parallel to the grain direction.

Moisture Content
Paper starts out at approximately 99% water on the paper machine during milling. By the end of the
process, it has been reduced to between 4% and 7%, depending upon the grade. All of the papers rec-
ommended in this guide are manufactured to very tight tolerances, especially with regard to moisture
content. In the CF2002 and CF3102 the paper is subjected to high heat during the fusing process, which
results in moisture evaporation from the sheet. Paper with a moisture content that is too high can curl
(see “Long vs Short Grain and Curl”), causing jams as the paper follows the printing path. If the paper
is too dry, the electrostatic properties of the paper may also cause errors in the printed piece. Storing of
paper in an area that maintains a constant humidity close to the original specification is ideal. Geo-
graphic and seasonal concerns must be considered. When the print engine is located in warm, wet cli-
mates or cold, dry climates, arrangements must be made to keep the paper stored within the tolerances
stated by the paper manufacturer for optimum imaging and to minimize paper-related machine errors.

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Thickness or Caliper
Caliper refers to the thickness of a sheet of paper, and is measured in thousandths of an inch. Caliper is
maintained as a standard specification to ensure stiffness and to minimize variation. Some paper is
thicker than others, even though the basis weight is the same. The actual thickness, or caliper, of a
paper from one manufacturer may differ from the same product from their competition. What counts
is the amount of “Calendering”. The process of calendering forces the substrate between highly pol-
ished compression rollers. As the degree of pressure, or calendering, is increased, smoothness is
increased and a higher gloss is developed. Coated stocks are created by adding a layer of “clay” to the
calendering process. The resulting stock has a high reflectance value (see Coated Stock). Both coated
and uncoated papers are calendered. ALL printing papers are calendered. As the process continues,
thickness and stiffness are reduced. For example, 500 pages of 60# gloss might be .75” thick, where 60#
uncoated smooth offset is 1.125”. A sheet that has not been calendered will be up to twice as thick as its
coated cousin of the same basis weight.

Thickness is extremely important in the digital printing process. Remember that each printer has a
specification showing its maximum thickness and basis weight. The CF2002 and CF3102 tops out at
140# Index. You MUST remember that you are stacking 4 toners on the substrate prior to fusing. The
combination of the actual caliper thickness of the paper combined, with the density of the toner stack,
will determine if the image will make it through the finite headspace available within the fusing unit
without smearing. The issue is of greater import when using thick matte or coated stocks, or printing
on “Thick Stock” (see Paper Matrix) in a duplex mode. The same basis weight of a paper from differ-
ent manufacturers needs to be checked for variation. Minolta has raised the bar on high quality prints
and thicker substrates, in part through the use of “Polymerized Toner”

"Polymerized Toner," the next-generation toner, is manufactured using the emulsion polymerization
method and will become the benchmark standard of high-quality printouts utilizing the CF3102 and
CF2002 DiALTA Color Printer/Copiers.

The first step in our polymerization process is to synthesize resin particles less than one micron in diam-
eter via emulsion polymerization. Next, it chemically coagulates and fuses them in precise ratios, with
additives for coloring, etc. This unique process enables Minolta to manufacture toners which produce
extremely small, colored particles of a uniform diameter and shape. This allows an output very close to
the quality of offset printing from an electrostatic device. Particle size is reduced from the previous 8
microns of pulverized toner to 6.4 microns. The resulting toner stack is shorter and provides a sharper
image that can be printed on substrates up to 140# Index.

Remember, the basis weight is not the issue. So why is the weight the only thing listed on the label?
The reason is that an offset printing press operator is concerned about the actual weight. The reason
is that if the paper is too heavy, the additional weight will cause misfeeding and registration errors. As
an offset press is set up, the actual weight must be factored in, along with ink flow and a few dozen
other factors that are automatically calculated in a digital print engine. The printing process started
back in the 15th century with the father of the printing industry, Johann Guttenberg. The printing
standards set during the hundreds of years since Johann’s day have evolved, setting the weight stan-
dards and designations we know today.

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 Defining Paper Criteria
How to Use a Micrometer Bezel

A micrometer is an simple instrument to Spindle Thimble

use. Simply place the item to be measured
between the “Spindle” and “Anvil” Anvil
Barrel
(see illustration “A”).

Slowly turn the “Thimble” until the

object to be measured is lightly held in
place within the Micrometer’s jaws. Illustration “A”

First, read the size indicated on the “Barrel”. On the Barrel you can read .045
Next, read the number on the “Thimble”.
(see Illustration “B”)

Combine the two numbers and find the

closest equivalent on the “Paper Weight
Matrix” under “Micrometer Inches”.

On the Bevel you can read 0.013

Total is .045 + 0.013 = .4063 Illustration “B”

Industry Testing Standards

Specification sheets in the copier/printer industry that refer to paper weights may not reflect the “type”
of paper used for the test. Unless specific paper types are indicated, the standard paper used is Bond.
Thousands of sheets of 24# Bond are run through print engines to establish the ability of a specific
brand of paper to run without failing. Failure is judged by jams due to incompatible substrate charac-
teristics, paper moisture content or errors in image content. AMCV (Average Monthly Copy Volume)
for an engine is projected by using 24# Bond paper, and indicates the number of sheets that are expect-
ed to run during any given month.

The projections are NOT a guarantee that a specific engine will achieve the stated AMCV without a
jam or paper failure. It is merely an estimation. Engine wear, age and substrate all play a part in the
projections. The AMCV is calculated by spreading the total number of impressions equally over a
month’s time. If large complex jobs require printing for extended periods of time without a break, the
engine may react to the stress of increased running temperatures by jamming or producing less than
acceptable print quality.

Therefore, when substrates other than the test standard are in use, the average number of sheets of
another Basis Weight will vary from the stated print expectations. By using heavier stock, the engine
must adjust density, fusing temperature and much more. As a result, the AMCV may be lower. Paper
types, brands, Basis Weights, humidity and paper moisture content are only some of the factors that
must be taken into consideration when setting published specifications for recommended substrates
intended to be deemed acceptable for a specific print engine.

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Bond
This paper has good strength properties, good stiffness and good aesthetics. The name "bond" was
originally given to a paper which was used for printing bonds, stock certificates, etc. Important charac-
teristics are finish and strength. Bond paper is also used in the production of business forms.

Offset, Text, Book

Typical applications for this highly-calendered stiff paper are file folders, job tickets, heavy duty
envelopes and covers. Paper within this group is specifically designed for print publishing, and offers
the graphic designer a wealth of selections. They are made in natural white brightness, as well many
different colors and finishes. The most common use of these papers is found in programs, announce-
ments, menus, annual reports, book publishing, flyers, photographs, art reproductions, posters and
mailers.

Cover
The primary characteristics of cover stock are physical weight and aesthetics. A cover paper must have
enough strength to protect the document it covers. Common uses include business cards, calendars,
covers for reports, catalogs, directories, greeting cards, postcards, table tents and tickets.

Tag
Tag papers are very heavily-calendered and have exceptional strength. Typical applications include
tags, file folders, job tickets, heavy duty envelopes and covers.

Index
Index papers are enabled through the “Thick 2” and “Thick 3” settings, and can provide custom index
tabs. Printing tabs on index stock has, until now, been limited to only high speed production print
engines. Minolta's new technology allows for printing on up to 140# index stock to handle the most
rugged environments.

Points
The designation of point is a thickness designation based upon thousandths of an inch. To calculate
points, multiply the caliper thickness (thousandths of an inch) by 1000. The paper is used for environ-
ments requiring extra strength and smoothness. Most paper designated by points have been calendered
to a ‘smooth as glass’ surface. The maximum point range for the CF3102 and CF2002 is 10.5 point.
While this substrate is within the tolerance of the engine, constant use, at the upper end of the spectrum
such as this, will result in increased service calls and much lower AMCV.

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Caliper & Millimeter (mm)

Caliper refers to the thickness of a sheet of paper expressed in thousandths of an inch. This
measurement is taken with a micrometer. Normally, paper caliper should not have more than a + or - 5%
variance within a sheet. Generally, the relation between caliper and basis weight is: the greater the caliper
(the thicker the paper), the greater the paper weight. Millimeters are another calculation of thickness and
can be read on micrometers, based upon the metric scale. If a micrometer is the only tool at hand, millime-
ters can be calculated by multiplying thousandths of an inch by 0.00254 (0.0001 Inches = 0.00254
Millimeters).

Metric (GSM or Grams / Square Meter)

To convert basis weight of a given standard size of paper to grams per square meter, multiply its basis weight
by 1406.5 and divide the results by the square area of its basic size.
Basis Weight x 1406.5 = Grams Per Square Meter
Basis Size

Speciality Papers will be added as testing continues. Check Minolta’s Partnerlink website
(www.partnerlink.minoltausa.com) for the latest CF2002 & CF3102 Authorized Media Guide. Substrate test-
ing is ongoing and additions will be made as suitable products are approved.

Gloss-coated art paper with a exceptionally glossy coated finish usually on one side only. Use
only Gloss stocks found on the “Authorized Media Guide” for optimum results.

Adhesive Labels should be used cautiously and only if they contain a “suitable for laser
printers” disclaimer. The use of labels not intended for laser printers will result in jamming and
potential print engine damage. Please check Minolta’s Partnerlink website for the latest information.

Envelopes require special handling and the user should reference chapter # 3 of the “CF3102
Basic User Manual”

Transparency substrates are used for artistic overlays and overhead projection. A
plastic base substrate for a full color, digitally produced image on a transparent film.

Substrates Not Suitable (Use of these substrates will result in engine damage.)
Clay Base “Ink-Jet" Paper - Will never be recommended.
Tyvek - Will never be recommended.
Transfer Sheets (Iron-On T-shirt transfers) - Still testing.
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 Matrix of Equivalent Paper Weights*

Millimeters

(Grams/Sq.Meter)
Offset, Book

Metric
and Text

Points
Cover

Index

Caliper
Bond

Tag
16 40 22 37 33 3.2 .0032 0.081 60.20 gsm
18 45 24 41 37 3.6 .0036 0.092 60.72 gsm

Paper
Plain
20 50 28 46 42 3.9 .0038 0.097 75.20 gsm
CF3102 and CF2002 Acceptable Substrate Range

24 60 33 56 50 4.8 .0048 0.12 90.30 gsm

28 70 39 64 58 5.8 .0058 0.147 105.35 gsm
29 73 40 62 60 6.0 .0060 0.152 109.11 gsm
31 81 45 73 66 6.1 .0061 0.155 116.63 gsm

Thick
One
35 90 48 80 74 6.2 .0062 0.157 131.68 gsm
36 90 50 82 75 6.8 .0068 0.173 135.45 gsm
39 100 54 90 81 7.2 .0072 0.183 146.73 gsm
40 100 56 93 83 7.3 .0073 0.185 150.50 gsm
43 110 60 100 90 7.4 .0074 0.188 161.78 gsm
44 110 61 102 92 7.6 .0076 0.193 156.55 gsm

Thick
Two
47 120 65 108 97 8.0 .0078 0.198 176.83 gsm
53 135 74 122 110 9.0 .0085 0.216 199.41 gsm
54 137 75 125 113 9.0 .0090 0.229 203.17 gsm
58 146 80 134 120 9.5 .0092 0.234 218.22 gsm
Three
Thick
65 165 90 150 135 10 .0095 0.241 244.56 gsm
67 170 93 156 140 10.5 .0100 0.250 252.08 gsm
72 183 100 166 150 11.0 .0110 0.289 270.90 gsm
76 192 105 175 158 13.0 .0130 0.330 285.95 gsm
82 208 114 189 170 14.0 .0140 0.356 308.52 gsm
87 220 120 200 180 15.0 .0150 0.380 312.00 gsm
105 267 146 244 220 18.0 .0175 0.466 385.06 gsm
*The Values in the table below are intended to serve as a guide only.
They should not be used as specifications because there are variances within
the same basis weight due to other characteristics of the papers.
Similar weight papers may vary between different paper manufacturers.
** Normal paper manufacturing tolerance within a paper production run is + or - 5% to 7% caliper
 CF Series Media Chart

Recommended
Specifications Models
Paper Name 1 Manufacturer
CF2002/CF3102 Item Number
Weight Caliper Size Brightness Setting Feed Location
(pts.)
Plain Paper
Minolta CF Paper 80gr (22lb Bond) N/A 8 1/2" x 11" 98 PP Cassette / MP / MF 8918-315 Minolta
Minolta CF Paper 80gr (22lb Bond) N/A 11"x 17" 98 PP Cassette / MP / MF 8918-314 Minolta
Minolta CF Paper 80gr (22lb Bond) N/A 12"x 18" 98 PP Cassette / MP / MF 8918-309 Minolta
Minolta CF Paper 105gr (28lb Bond) N/A 8 1/2" x 11" 96 THK1 Cassette / MP / MF 8918-321 Minolta
Minolta CF Paper 105gr (28lb Bond) N/A 11"x 17" 96 THK1 Cassette / MP / MF 8918-320 Minolta
Minolta CF Paper 105gr (28lb Bond) N/A 12"x 18" 96 THK1 Cassette / MP / MF 8918-308 Minolta
Domtar Microprint® Laser 90gr (24lb Bond) 4.1 8 1/2" x 11" 94 PP Cassette / MP / MF 8918-801 Domtar (GP)
Domtar Microprint Laser 90gr (24lb Bond) 4.1 8 1/2" x 14" 94 PP Cassette / MP / MF 8918-802 Domtar (GP)
Domtar Microprint Laser 90gr (24lb Bond) 4.1 11"x 17" 94 PP Cassette / MP / MF 8918-803 Domtar (GP)
Domtar Microprint Laser 90gr (24lb Bond) 4.1 12"x 18" 94 PP Cassette / MP / MF 8918-804 Domtar (GP)
Domtar Recycled Copy (30% Post Consumer) 75gr (20lb Bond) 4 8 1/2" x 11" 84 PP Cassette / MP / MF 1-800-267-2040 2 Domtar (GP)
Domtar Microprint Digital Publishing Text 67gr (18lb Bond) 3.4 8 1/2" x 11" 92 PP Cassette / MP / MF 1-800-267-2040 2 Domtar (GP)
Domtar Microprint Coated Laser Matt 118 gr (32lb Bond) 4.7 8 1/2" x 11" 90 THK1 MP / MF 1-800-267-2040 2 Domtar (GP)
Carnival Stellar White 89gr (24lb Bond) 4.3 8 1/2" x 11" 98 PP Cassette / MP / MF 1-800-443-9773 2 Smart Papers
Carnival Pure White 89gr (24lb Bond) 4.3 8 1/2" x 11" 96 PP Cassette / MP / MF 1-800-443-9773 2 Smart Papers
Hammermill® Laser Print Radiant White 90gr (24lb Bond) 4.1 8 1/2" x 11" 94 PP MP / MF 1-800-223-1268 2 International Paper
Hammermill Color Copy Paper - Photo White 120gr (32lb Bond) 5.4 8 1/2" x 11" 96 THK1 MP / MF 1-800-223-1268 2 International Paper
Single-Sided Glossy
LaserCast 95 Single Side Glossy 144gr (95lb Text) 6 8 1/2" x 11" 92 THK2 MP / MF 8925-301 Lasercast
LaserCast 95 Single Side Glossy 144gr (95lb Text) 6 11"x 17" 92 THK2 MP / MF 8925-302 Lasercast
LaserCast 95 Single Side Glossy 144gr (95lb Text) 6 12"x 18" 92 THK2 MP / MF 8925-303 Lasercast
LaserCast 125 Single Side Glossy 184gr (125lb Text) 8 8 1/2" x 11" 92 THK3 MP / MF www.lasercast95.com Lasercast
Double-Sided Glossy
Sappi Opus Gloss 118gr (80lb Text) 3.8 8 1/2" x 11" 87 1/2 THK2 MP / MF www.sappi.com Sappi Paper
Sappi Opus Gloss Cover 216gr (80lb Cover) 6.8 8 1/2" x 11" 87 1/2 THK2 MP / MF www.sappi.com Sappi Paper
Domtar Microprint Coated Laser Gloss 216gr (80lb Cover) 7.5 8 1/2" x 11" 89 THK2 MP / MF 1-800-267-2040 2 Domtar (GP)
Domtar Microprint Coated Laser Gloss 118 gr (32lb Bond) 3.8 8 1/2" x 11" 89 THK2 MP / MF 1-800-267-2040 2 Domtar (GP)
LaserCast 95 Double Sided Glossy 144gr (95lb Text) 6 8 1/2" x 11" 92 THK2 MP / MF www.lasercast95.com Lasercast
Kromekoteplus C2S Cover 237gr (90lb Text) 10 8 1/2" x 11" 92 THK3 MP / MF 1-800-443-9773 2 Smart Papers
Cover Stock
Domtar Microprint Coated Laser Matt Cover 216gr (80lb Cover) 9.6 8 1/2" x 11" 90 THK3 MP / MF 1-800-267-2040 2 Domtar (GP)
Domtar Microprint Color Copy Cover 163gr (60lb Cover) 6.7 8 1/2" x 11" 96 THK1 MP / MF 1-800-267-2040 2 Domtar (GP)
Domtar Microprint Color Copy Cover 176gr (65lb Cover) 7.3 8 1/2" x 11" 96 THK2 MP / MF 1-800-267-2040 2 Domtar (GP)
Domtar Microprint Color Copy Cover 216gr (80lb Cover) 9 8 1/2" x 11" 96 THK3 MP / MF 1-800-267-2040 2 Domtar (GP)
Smart Carnival White Cover 216gr (80lb Cover) 10.5 8 1/2" x 11" 92 THK3 MP / MF 1-800-443-9773 2 Smart Papers
Hammermill Color Copy Cover - Photo White 163gr (60lb Cover) 6.5 8 1/2" x 11" 96 THK2 MP / MF 1-800-223-1268 2 International Paper
Hammermill Color Copy Cover - Photo White 216gr (80lb Cover) 8.9 8 1/2" x 11" 96 THK3 MP / MF 1-800-223-1268 2 International Paper
Transparencies
CF2002/CF3102 CG3700 Color Laser Transparency 4 MIL N/A 8 1/2" x 11" N/A OHP MP / MF 7640-0004-20 Minolta
Film

Purpose of the Minolta CF Series Media Guide

As an aid to end-users of CF Series Color products, Minolta Corporation (USA) has performed testing on certain media that may be imaged through CF products. Based solely on such testing, Minolta Corporation has found
that the CF series products listed have functioned properly using the media listed during the course of testing. However, Minolta Corporation can give no assurances based upon such testing that the listed media will
perform for any particular end-user's CF Series product, and Minolta Corporation disclaims any warranty, express or implied, to such effect.

Minolta Corporation recommends that each end-user consult with its servicing dealer both to confirm that use of any listed media with the enduser's CF Series product will not affect any servicing agreement with such
dealer, and that the CF Series product is maintained in the appropriate environmental and other conditions stated in the CF Series's operator's manual so as to optimize the possibility for replicating the results achieved in
Minolta Corporation's testing. This guide does not constitute an endorsement of the listed media, and there may be other media that enable the listed CF Series products to function properly (Note: All paper tested in
Simplex Mode only, Manual Feed (MF) for Thick 1 (TH1), Thick 2 (TH2) and Thick 3 (TH3) is absolutely necessary for best output. Minolta Corporation intends to test other media in the future, and recommends that end-users
check with their servicing dealers for future revisions to this list. In addition, please note that this media guide may not be the latest version available. Please
check www.parnterlink.minoltausa.com for the latest CF Series Media Guide. Legend
PP Plain Paper Setting
1
To order please contact Minolta's Order Department at 1-800-501-0050 or www.partnerlink.minoltausa.com THK1 Thick 1 Setting
(Order on-line section). THK2 Thick 2 Setting
2
Please use toll free number to order. THK3 Thick 3 Setting
OHP Transparency Setting
MF Manual Feed Tray
MP Multipurpose Tray
Cassette Any paper drawer

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