HP 5100dtn Guidelines for Using Paper, Set Fuser MODE=LOW, Symptom Problem with Paper Solution

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.

If you are unsure 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.

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.
shading.			Open the rear output bin.
		Too moist, wrong grain	Open the rear output bin.
Excessive curl.			Use long-grain paper.
		direction or short-grain
Problems with feeding.			Set FUSER MODE=LOW
		construction.
			(page B-5).
Jamming, damage to printer.		Cutouts or perforations.	Use higher-quality paper with
			cutouts or perforations.
Problems with feeding.		Ragged edges.	Use good quality paper.
	Do not use letterhead paper that is printed with low-temperature
Note
	inks, such as those used in some types of thermography.

Do not use raised letterhead.

Lower-quality cutout, perforated, or pre-punched media increases the risk of jams.

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’s temperature (400° F or 205° C for 0.1 second).

A-8 Specifications

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