Guidelines for Using Paper
For best results, make sure the paper is of good quality, and free of
cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and
curled or bent edges.
If you are unsure what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or
recycled), check the label on the package of paper.
The following problems with paper cause print quality deviations,
jamming, or even damage to the printer.
Symptom
Problem with Paper
Solution
Poor print quality or toner
adhesion
Problems with feeding
Too moist, too rough, too
heavy, too smooth, or
embossed; faulty paper lot
Try another kind of paper,
between 100-250 Sheffield,
4-6% moisture content
Dropouts, jamming, curl
Stored improperly
Side-to-side variability of
paper
Store paper flat in its moisture-
proof wrapping
Turn paper over
Excessive curl
problems with feeding
Too moist, wrong grain
direction or short-grain
construction
Side-to-side variability of
paper
Open the rear output bin
Use long-grain paper
Turn paper over
Jamming, damage to printer
Cutouts or perforations
Do not use paper with cutouts
or perforations
Problems with feeding
Ragged edges
Side-to-side variability of
paper
Use good quality paper
Turn paper over
134 Appendix B Media Specifications
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Note
Do not use letterhead paper that is printed with low-temperature inks,
such as those used in some types of thermography.
Do not use raised or embossed letterhead.
The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make
sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are
compatible with this fusing temperature (200° C or 392° F for
0.1 second).