feeding problems regardless of humidity. When printing on curled paper, straighten the paper and theninsert it into the multipurpose feeder.SmoothnessThe degree of paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If the paper is too rough, the toner does notfuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paperfeeding problems. Smoothness between 150 and 250 Sheffield points produces the best print quality.Moisture ContentThe amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paperproperly. Leave the paper in its original packaging until you are ready to use it. This limits the exposure ofthe paper to moisture changes that can degrade its performance.Grain DirectionGrain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running thelength of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper. For 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond)paper, grain long fibers are recommended. For papers heavier than 135 g/m2 (36 lb bond), grain short ispreferred.Fiber ContentMost high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically pulped wood. Paper containing fiberssuch as cotton possess characteristics that can result in degraded paper handling.Recommended PaperTo ensure the best print quality and feed reliability, use 75 g/m2 (20 lb) xerographic paper. Business papersdesigned for general business use also provide acceptable print quality. Only use paper able to withstandhigh temperatures without discoloring, bleeding, or releasing hazardous emissions. The laser printingprocess heats paper to high temperatures. Check with the manufacturer or vendor to determine whether thepaper you have chosen is acceptable for laser printers.Always print several samples before buying large quantities of any type of print media. When choosing anyprint media, you should consider the weight, fiber content, and color.Unacceptable PaperThe following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonlesspapers, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper
