Turning on Reduced Curl mode | IBM 1422 guide

		Troubleshooting

Problem		Solution
The paper is curled once it exits		• Use paper that is sealed in its original packaging.
the printer.		• Turn the paper over.
		• Rotate the paper 180 degrees.
		• If you are printing a multi-page job, try duplexing it.
		• When printing on heavy media, open the rear exit door for a straight-
		through paper path.
		• Try another kind or brand of paper, such as a xerographic paper for
		laser printers.
		• If possible, try printing in a less humid environment.
		If the paper still curls, select the Reduce Curl setting from the
		Configuration menu (see Turning on Reduced Curl mode).

The print media is wrinkled or		• Make sure the print media is loaded properly.
creased once it exits the printer.		• Try printing from a different tray.
		• Turn over the stack of print media in the tray. Also try rotating the print
		media 180 degrees.

Turning on Reduced Curl mode

If print media is curled once it exits the printer, Reduced Curl mode can be turned on to help alleviate the problem. However, before turning this mode on, you should try the possible solutions offered in Troubleshooting (see The paper is curled once it exits the printer.).

Note: Print speed is significantly slower in Reduced Curl mode.

1Turn the printer off.

2Press and hold Select and Return, and turn the printer on.

3Release the buttons when you see Performing Self Test.

Config Menu appears on the first line of the display. Reduced Curl appears on the second line of the display.

4Press Select.

Off* appears on the second line of the display.

5Press Menu.

On appears on the second line of the display.

6Press Select.

SAVED appears briefly.

7Press Menu until you see Exit Config Menus, and then press Select.

Performing Self Test will reappear. The printer returns to Ready state.

Solving printing problems

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IBM 1422 manual Configuration menu see Turning on Reduced Curl mode

Contents

User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Safety information Conventions Contents Contents Supplies and maintenance information 118 162 Printer overview Printer overview Print media Duplex unit specifications Print media sources and specificationsPrint media source specifications Supported print media Sizes Supported print media types Print media Print media Dimensions Supported print media sizes Choosing the right print media Paper Preprinted forms and letterhead Printing on preprinted forms and letterhead Transparencies Envelopes Labels Storing print media Card stock Preventing jams Loading trays Loading the standard tray and the optional 250-sheet tray Tab Length guide Width guide Metal stop Maximum stack height indicator Print media Loading print media over 90 g/m2 24 lb Loading the optional 500-sheet tray Tab Tab Length guide Width guide Metal stop Print media Loading and using the multipurpose feeder Opening the multipurpose feeder Gently press down on the ridge. The extension unfolds Loading the multipurpose feeder Stack height limiter Print media Print media Print media Using the standard output bin Raising the paper rest Using the rear output bin Print media Print media Clearing jams Jam message Go to 200 / 201 Paper Jam, Remove Cartridge Print media Paper Jam, Open Rear Door Exiting to the standard output bin Before reaching the standard output bin Print media 23x Paper Jam duplex jams 23x Paper Jam, Remove Tray1, Pull Down Lever At Printer Rear 23x Paper Jam, Check Duplex Print media 24x Paper Jam, Check Tray Jams inside a tray after clearing the metal stop Paper Jam, Check MP Feeder Printing from a Windows environment Sending a print jobPrinting from a Macintosh computer Duplexing a print job two-sided printing Duplex printing on letterhead Using Duplex Bind From a Windows computer Canceling a print jobFrom the printer operator panel From a Macintosh computer Linking trays Disabling tray linking Understanding fonts Printing a font sample list Scalable fonts Supported fonts Understanding fonts Understanding fonts Supported symbol sets PCL symbol setsPCL bitmapped fonts PCL symbol sets Understanding the operator panel Indicator light Using the operator panelButtons Identification number PIN Using the operator panel to change printer settings Menus Disabled Using the printer menus Custom ConfigurePaper Menu Types Paper Loading Paper Size Source Texture Paper Type Substitute WeightSetup Size Finishing Menu Order MultipageBorder Print Sheets Utilities MenuSeparator Defragment Remove DefaultsFactory Held Jobs Confidential Cancel JobJob Menu Job Print Buffer ResetPrinter PictureGrade ResolutionQuality Menu Toner Darkness Setup Menu Target RecoveryDownload Jam Timeout Power Saver240 Save Toner AlarmResource Wait PCL Emul Menu Orientation Symbol SetLines per Pitch 199 DefaultsTray Renumber View Factory PostScript Menu Scale to Fit Ppds MenuBest Fit Inch CharacterSet Tray Parallel Menu Buffer SmartSwitchParallel Mode Protocol Network MenuNetwork Std Net USB Menu USB Buffer Help MenuQuick Reference See also Disabling the operator See also Canceling a print jobUsing the multipurpose feeder Panel menus See also Enabling the menus See also Entering a personal See also Using the Print and Hold Function 37 Insufficient Memory See also Printing a directory list Menu settings and network setupSee also Printing a confidential job See also Print Fonts Function See also Restoring factory default See also Using the operator panelTo change printer settings Settings Specifications See also Print media sources Operator panel Held Jobs may See also Accessing held jobs fromBe lost See also Parallel Buffer See also Contacting service Software and network tasks Printing the menu settings and network setup pages Printing the Print Quality Test Pages Select Prt Quality Pgs Printing a directory list Printing a confidential job Entering a personal identification number PIN Using MarkVision to manage the printer Using Hex Trace mode Supplies and maintenance information Maintaining the printer Determining the status of supplies Conserving supplies Ordering a print cartridge Ordering suppliesOrdering a charge roll Storing the print cartridge Changing the print cartridge Removing the used print cartridge Cleaning the printer Installing the new print cartridge 125 126 Replacing the charge roll 128 129 130 131 Removing options Removing the printer from an optional drawer Accessing the system board Removing optional printer memory or firmware cards 134 Removing an optional memory card Removing an optional firmware card Reinstalling the shield Reattaching the side cover 139 Administration Disabling the operator panel menus Enabling the menus Restoring factory default settings Selecting a user name Using the Print and Hold functionPrinting and deleting held jobs Accessing held jobs from the operator panel Recognizing when format errors occur Reserve Print Repeat PrintVerify Print Confidential jobs Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems Solving display problems Problem Action Solving printing problems Loading and using the multipurpose feeder. Press Continue Sources and specifications As described in Loading trays and Loading and usingMultipurpose feeder 24 lb Media over 90 g/m2 24 lb Turning on Reduced Curl mode Configuration menu see Turning on Reduced Curl mode Solving print quality problems 154 155 Information, see Using Hex Trace mode Changing the print cartridge for more information Optional flash memory card Solving option problemsOptional drawer Optional printer memory card Solving other problems Solving network printing problemsContacting service Trademarks Electronic emission notices Licensing noticeLaser notice Industry Canada compliance statement Printer energy consumption Index Index 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 Readers’ Comments We’d Like to Hear from You Business Reply Mail Page Part Number 75P6513