Guidelines for selecting paper For best results, use conventional 80 g/m 2 (20 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 can cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damage to the printer. Table 9.
Guidelines for selecting paper C7058-90936 Media specifications 29 Symptom Problem with paper Solution Poor print quality, toner adhesion, or problems with feeding Too moist, too rough, too heavy, too smooth, or embossed; faulty paper lot Try another kind of paper, between 100 and 250 Sheffield, 4 percent to 6 percent moisture content Dropouts, jamming, or curl Stored improperly Side-to-side variability of paper Store paper flat in its moisture- proof wrapping Turn paper over Increased gray background shading, or printer wear Too heavy Use lighter paper; open the rear output bin Excessive curl or problems with feeding Too moist, wrong grain direction, or short-grain construction Side-to-side variability of paper Open the rear output bin; use long-grain paper Turn paper over Jamming or damage to printer Cutouts or perforations Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations Problems with feeding Ragged edges Side-to-side variability of paper Use good, high-quality paper Turn paper over