- Hewlett-Packard LaserJet Printers User Guide

142 Appendix B Media Specifications

Guidelines for Using Paper

For best results, use conventional 90 g/m

(24 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 cause print quality deviations,

jamming, or even damage to the printer.

Symptom Problem with Paper Solution

Poor print quality or toner

adhesion

Problems with feeding

Too moist, too rough, too

smooth, or embossed;

faulty paper lot

Try another kind of paper,

between 100-250 Sheffield,

4-6% moisture content

Dropouts, jamming, curl Stored improperly Store paper flat in its moisture-

proof wrapping

Increased gray background

shading/printer wear

Too heavy Use lighter paper, open the rear

output bin

Excessive curl

problems with feeding

Too moist, wrong grain

direction or short-grain

construction

Open the rear output bin

Use long-grain paper

Jamming, damage to printer Cutouts or perforations Do not use paper with cutouts

or perforations

Problems with feeding Ragged edges Use good quality paper