142 Appendix B Media Specifications EN
Guidelines for Using Paper
For best results, use conventional 90 g/m
2
(24 lb) paper. 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
smooth, or embossed;
faulty paper lot
Try another kind of paper,
between 100-250 Sheffield,
4-6% moisture content
Dropouts, jamming, curl Stored improperly Store paper flat in its moisture-
proof wrapping
Increased gray background
shading/printer wear
Too heavy Use lighter paper, open the rear
output bin
Excessive curl
problems with feeding
Too moist, wrong grain
direction or short-grain
construction
Open the rear output bin
Use long-grain paper
Jamming, damage to printer Cutouts or perforations Do not use paper with cutouts
or perforations
Problems with feeding Ragged edges Use good quality paper
