Xerox 1300 series, 1150 manual Guidelines for using media, Paper

Guidelines for using media

Paper

For best results, use conventional 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper. Make sure that 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 about 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.

Paper usage

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 and 4-6 percent moisture content.

Dropouts, jamming, or curl.	Stored improperly.	Store paper flat in its
		moisture-proof wrapping.
Increased gray background	Might be too heavy.	Use lighter paper.
shading.

Excessive curl.	Too moist, wrong grain
Problems with feeding.	direction, or short-grain
	construction.

Use long-grain paper. Print using the straight-through output path.

Jamming or damage to printer. Cutouts or perforations.

Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations.

Problems with feeding. Ragged edges.Use good quality paper.

Note	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 temperature (200° C or 392° F for
	0.1 second).
	Do not use letterhead that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types
	of thermography.
	Do not use raised letterhead.
	Do not use transparencies designed for inkjet printers or other low temperature printers. Use only
	transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers.

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