Symptom Problem withpaperSolutionPoor print quality or toneradhesion, problems with feedingToo moist, toorough, too smooth orembossed; faulty paper lotTry another kind ofpaper, between 100-400Sheffield, 4%-5%moisture content.Dropout, jamming, curl Stored improperly Store paper flat inits moisture-proofwrapping.Increased gray backgroundshading/printer wearToo heavy Use lighter paper,use the rear door.Excessive curl problems withfeedingToo moist, wronggrain direction or short-grain constructionUse the reardoor.Use long-grainpaper.Jamming, damage to printer Cutouts orperforationsDo not use paperwith cutouts orperforations.Problems with feeding Ragged edges Use good qualitypaper.NOTE: Do not use letterhead paper printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in sometypes of thermography.NOTE: Do not use raised or embossed letterhead.NOTE: The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Insure that any colored paper orpreprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature (180° C or 356° F for 0.1second).Paper SpecificationsCategory SpecificationsAcid Content 5.5 pH or lowerCaliper 0.094-0.18 mm (3.0-7.0 mils)Curl in Ream Flat within 0.02 in. (5 mm)Cut Edge Conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray.Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset or release hazardousemissions when heated to 180° C (356° F) for 0.1 second.Grain Long GrainMoisture Content 4%-6% by weightSmoothness 100-400 Sheffield
