HP 5000n manual Guidelines for Using Paper

Guidelines for Using Paper

For best results, use conventional 20 lb (75 g/m2) 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.

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

For more specific information, see “Image Defects” on page 7-50.

Table 1-10. Guidelines for Using Paper

Symptom Problem with Paper Solution

Poor print quality or toner adhesion.

Problems with feeding.

Dropouts, jamming, curl.

Increased gray background shading.

Excessive curl. Problems with feeding.

Jamming, damage to printer.

Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or embossed; faulty paper lot.

Stored improperly.

Too heavy.

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

Cutouts or perforations.

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

Store paper flat in its moisture- proof wrapping.

Use lighter paper.

Open the rear output bin.

Open the rear output bin. Use long-grain paper.

Set PAPER REFORMING=ON. Set FUSER MODE=LOW.

Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations.

Problems with feeding. Ragged edges. Use quality paper.

EN Paper Specifications 1-15