A PPENDIXA.4Paper SpecificationsFor best results, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Make sure the paper is of goodquality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curledor bent edges.If you are unsure of what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check thelabel on the package of the paper.The following problems with paper cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damageto the printer.SymptomPoor print quality ortoner adhesionProblems with feedingDropout, jamming,curlIncreased graybackground shading/printer wearExcessive curlproblems with feedingJamming, damage toprinterProblems with feedingProblem with PaperToo moist, too rough, toosmooth, or embossed;faulty paper lotStored improperlyToo heavyToo moist, wrong graindirection or short-grainconstructionCutouts or perforationsRagged edgesSolutionTry another kind of paper,between 100 ~ 250 Sheffield,4 ~ 5 % moisture content.Store paper flat in its moisture-proof wrapping.Use lighter paper, open the rearoutput tray.• Open the rear output tray.• Use long-grain paper.Do not use paper with cutouts orperforations.Use good quality paperNotes:• Do not use letterhead paper that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used insome 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 coloredpaper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature (200 °C or392 °F for 0.1 second).Guidelines for Using Paper