Grain direction
Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either
grain long
, running the length
of the paper, or
grain short
, running the width of the paper.
For 60–90
‑
g/m
2
(16–24
‑
lb) bond paper, grain long paper is recommended.
Fiber content
Most high
‑
quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. This content provides
the paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality.
Paper containing fibers such as cotton can negatively affect paper handling.
Unacceptable paper
The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:
•
Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers,
carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper
•
Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
•
Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
•
Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) less than ±2.5 mm
(±0.10 inch), such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms
In some cases, registration can be adjusted with a software application to successfully print on these forms:
•
Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers
•
Rough
‑
edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers, or curled papers
•
Recycled papers that fail EN12281:2002 (European)
•
Paper weighing less than 60 g/m
2
(16 lb)
•
Multiple
‑
part forms or documents
Selecting paper
Using the appropriate paper prevents jams and helps ensure trouble
‑
free printing.
To help avoid paper jams and poor print quality:
•
Always
use new, undamaged paper.
•
Before loading paper, know the recommended printable side of the paper. This information is usually
indicated on the paper package.
•
Do not
use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.
•
Do not
mix paper sizes, types, or weights in the same tray; mixing results in jams.
•
Do not
use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing.
Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead
Use these guidelines when selecting preprinted forms and letterhead:
•
Use grain long for 60 to 90 g/m
2
(16 to 24 lb) weight paper.
•
Use only forms and letterhead printed using an offset lithographic or engraved printing process.
•
Avoid papers with rough or heavily textured surfaces.
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