HP 5M manual Paper and Preprinted Forms, Heavy Paper Stock, Paper Guidelines

Paper and Preprinted Forms

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

Heavy Paper Stock

See the specific requirements given in Chapter 4 for each paper tray. Do not use paper heavier than 36 lb (135 g/m2) from Tray 1 or 28 lb (105 g/m2) from the Tray 2; misfeeds, stacking problems, paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, and excessive mechanical wear can result. If you have the duplex option or the 500-sheet Tray 3, do not use paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m2).

Paper Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to avoid paper jams, poor print quality, or damage to your printer:

•Do not use paper that is very rough, very smooth, or embossed. Such paper may cause feeding or print quality problems, and rough papers may have poor toner adhesion.

•Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations.

•Do not use letterhead papers that are printed with low temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography.

•The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the page. Make sure that any colored papers or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature (392° F/200° C for 0.1 second).

•Keep paper stored in its moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes in moisture content, which may cause poor print quality, jamming, and curl.

•To prevent feeding problems avoid paper with ragged cut edges.

•Use long-grain paper to prevent feeding problems and minimize curl.

A-2 Media Specifications

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