A.7AGuidelines for Using PaperFor the best result, use conventional 75 g/m 2 (20 lb) paper. Ensure that the paper isof good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles,voids, and curled or bent edges.If you are unsure of what type of paper you are loading, such as bond or recycledpaper, check the label on the package.The following problems may cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damageto the machine:NOTES:• Do not use letterhead paper printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used insome types of thermography.• Do not use raised or embossed letterhead.• The machine uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Insure that anycolored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusingtemperature (189 °C or 372.2 °F for 0.1 second).Symptom Problem with Paper SolutionPoor print quality or toneradhesion, problems withfeedingToo moist, too rough, toosmooth, or embossed;faulty paper lotTry another kind of paper,between 100 ~ 400 Sheffield, 4~ 5 % moisture content.Dropout, jamming, curl Stored improperly Store paper flat in its moisture-proof wrapping.Increased gray backgroundshading/machine wearToo heavy Use lighter paper, use the rearoutput slot.Excessive curl problemswith feedingToo moist, wrong graindirection, or short-grainconstruction• Use the rear output slot.• Use long-grain paper.Jamming, damage tomachineCut-outs or perforations Do not use paper with cutoutsor perforations.Problems with feeding Ragged edges Use good quality paper.
