Paper & Other Print Media | Dealing With Paper Jams |
Your printer is capable of high quality output on various media types. For most general purpose office applications normal 80g/ m² copier paper is adequate. However, for better print quality a high grade paper recommended for laser printing will give better image definition and contrast, as well as brighter, more vibrant colours.
Heavily textured or embossed paper stock will generally give poor results, because it is difficult to effectively transfer a toner image to such materials and then fuse it properly.
Transparencies may be used for overhead projectors, but these must be of the type intended for use in laser printers or copiers. They must be able to withstand the high temperatures generated by the fuser, and should not be of the type with removable backing paper or edging strip.
On no account use transparencies intended only for marking directly with marker pens. These will melt and cause extensive internal damage to your printer.
Your printer should give years of reliable service, handling a range of print media (paper, transparencies, etc.) with few problems. However, paper jams may occur from time to time, due to excess humidity, damaged paper (for example, torn or bent corners), or minor malfunction.
Paper jams will be indicated on the operator panel display, the printer will stop, and the ATTENTION light will illuminate.
A paper jam does not always mean that paper is physically jammed. It simply means that paper has been detected where it should not be at that time, or no paper has been detected where there should be paper at that time.
Paper Input Jam | Paper has jammed between the paper tray |
| and the first image drum. |
Paper Feed Jam | Paper has jammed after the first image |
| drum and before the fuser. |
Paper Exit Jam | Paper has jammed in the fuser or between |
| the fuser and the point of exit. |
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