HP 2100 manual Guidelines for Using Paper, Symptom Problem with Paper Solution

Guidelines for Using Paper

For best results, use conventional 90 g/m2 (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	Too heavy	Use lighter paper, open the rear
shading/printer wear		output bin

Excessive curl	Too moist, wrong grain
problems with feeding	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

142 Appendix B Media Specifications EN