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Paper and Preprinted Forms
For best results, use conventional 20 lb (75 g/m
2
) 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/m
2
) from Tray 1 or 28 lb (105
g/m
2
) 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/m
2
).
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 EN