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Print Media Storage Guidelines
Providing good storage conditions for your paper and other media contributes to optimum print quality.
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Store print media in dark, cool, and relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible to damage from
ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun and fluorescent bulbs, is particularly
damaging to paper items. The intensity and length of exposure to visible light on paper items should be
reduced as much as possible.
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Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.
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Avoid attics, kitchens, garages, and basements for storing print media.
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Store print media flat. Print media should be stored on pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.
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Avoid having food or drinks in the area where print media is stored or handled.
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Do not open sealed packages of paper until you are ready to load them into the printer. Leave paper in the
original packaging. For most commercial cut-size grades, the ream wrapper contains an inner lining that
protects the paper from moisture loss or gain.
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Leave the media inside the bag until you are ready to use it; reinsert unused media in the bag and reseal it for
protection. Some specialty media is packaged inside resealable plastic bags.
