HP 1022nw manual Guidelines for using media, Paper usage

Guidelines for using media

The following sections provide guidelines and instructions for printing on transparencies, envelopes, and other special media. Guidelines and specifications are included to help you select media that optimizes print quality and avoid media that might cause jams or damage the printer.

Paper

For best results, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Make sure that 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 about what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of paper.

Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the printer.

Paper usage

Symptom

Poor print quality or toner adhesion

Problems with feeding

Problem with paper

Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or embossed

Faulty paper lot

Solution

Try another kind of paper: between 100-250 Sheffield and 4-6% moisture content.

Check the printer and make sure that the appropriate media type has been selected.

Dropouts, jamming, or curl

Increased gray background shading

Excessive curl

Problems with feeding

Jamming or damage to printer

Problems with feeding

Stored improperly

Might be too heavy

Too moist, wrong grain direction, or short-grain construction

Cutouts or perforations

Ragged edges

Store paper flat in its moisture- proof wrapping.

Use lighter paper.

Use long-grain paper.

Check the printer and make sure that the appropriate media type has been selected.

Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations.

Use good quality paper.

NOTE	The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make sure that any colored
	paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with the printer temperature. The
	printer's maximum temperature is 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.
	Do not use letterhead that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some
	types of thermography.
	Do not use raised letterhead.
	Do not use transparencies designed for Inkjet printers or other low-temperature printers. Use
	only transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers.

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