B.2. Selecting the Right Paper
Smoothness
Although it is important to use paper with a smooth and even surface, do not use paper which has been coated. Paper that is too smooth, can cause multiple feeding and paper jams.
Basis Weight
Basis weight is the weight of one square meter sheet of paper. Paper that is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeding, jams, and premature wear of the printer. Uneven paper weight can cause multiple feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blurring, and other print quality problems. The proper weight is 60 to 90 g/m2 for regular paper and 90 to 200 g/m2 for thick paper.
Thickness
The paper used with the printer should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with multiple feeds and paper jams, the paper may be too thin. The paper may also be too thick if you are having problems with paper jams. The proper thickness is 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils).
