Dell 1100 Paper Specifications, Paper Output Capacity, Printer and Paper Storage Environment

The following problems may cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damage to the printer:

Symptom	Problem with Paper	Solution
Poor print quality or toner adhesion, problems	Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or embossed;	Try another kind of paper, between 100-400
with feeding	faulty paper lot	Sheffield, 4%~5% moisture content.
Dropout, jamming, curl	Stored improperly	Store paper flat in its moisture-proof wrapping.
Increased gray background shading/printer	Too heavy	Use lighter paper; use the rear output slot.
wear
Excessive curl problems with feeding	Too moist, wrong grain direction, or short-grain	• Use the rear output slot.
	construction	• 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.

NOTE: Do not use letterhead paper printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography.

NOTE: Do not use raised or embossed letterhead.

NOTE: The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Insure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature (200°C or 392°F for 0.1 second).

Paper Specifications

Category	Specifications
Acid Content	5.5~8.0 pH
Caliper	0.094~0.18 mm (3.0~7.0 mils)
Curl in Ream	Flat within 0.02 in (5 mm)
Cut Edge Conditions	Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray.
Fusing Compatibility	Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.
Grain	Long Grain
Moisture Content	4%~6% by weight
Smoothness	100~250 Sheffield

Paper Output Capacity

Output Location	Capacity
Paper Output Tray (Face Down)	50 sheets of 75 g/m² bond (20 lb) paper

Printer and Paper Storage Environment

Paper storage conditions directly affect the feed operation.

Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper is hygroscopic: it absorbs and loses moisture rapidly.

Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets. Heating systems and air conditioners remove most of the humidity from a room. As paper is opened and used, it loses moisture, causing streaks and smudging. Humid weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in a room. As paper is opened and used it absorbs any excess moisture, causing light print and dropouts. Also, as paper loses and gains moisture it can become distorted. This can cause paper jams.

Care should be taken not to purchase more paper than can be used in a short time (about 3 months). Paper stored for long periods may experience heat and moisture extremes, which can cause damage. Planning is important to prevent damage to large supplies of paper.

Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several months before use. Opened packages of paper have more potential for environment damage, especially if they are not wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier.

The paper storage environment should be properly maintained to ensure optimum performance. The required condition is 20°C to 24°C (68°F to 75°F), with a relative humidity of 4 percent to 55 percent. The following guidelines should be considered when evaluating the paper's storage environment:

•Paper should be stored at or near room temperature.

•The air should not be too dry or too humid.