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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.
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For 60 to 90 g/m
(16 to 24 lb bond) paper, grain long fibers are recommended.
Fiber content
Most high-quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically 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 possess characteristics that can result in degraded paper handling.
Recycled paper
US executive order 13101 strongly encourages the use of recycled papers in government agencies. Ask for warranty
information and performance claims from your paper supplier, and/or test small quantities before buying large amounts. A
list of suppliers and approved papers used by the US Government Printing Office can be found at http://www.gpo.gov/
qualitycontrol/cpypaper.htm.
Unacceptable paper
The following papers are not recommended for use with the printer:
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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
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Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer
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Preprinted papers that can be affected by the temperature in the printer fuser
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Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±0.09 in., such as
optical character recognition (OCR) forms
In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software application to successfully print on these forms.
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Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers
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Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers or curled papers
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Recycled papers containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that do not meet DIN 19 309
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Recycled paper having a weight less than 60 g/m
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Multiple-part forms or documents
Selecting paper
Proper paper loading helps prevent jams and ensures trouble-free printing.
To help avoid jams or poor print quality:
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Always use new, undamaged paper.
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Before loading paper, know the recommended print side of the paper. This information is usually indicated on the
paper package.
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Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.
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Do not mix media sizes, weights, or types in the same source; mixing results in jams.
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Do not use coated papers unless they are specifically designed for electrophotographic printing.
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Do not remove trays while a job is printing or Busy appears on the control panel.
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Make sure the Paper Type, Paper Texture, and Paper Weight settings are correct. (See "Paper Menu" in the Menus
and Messages Guide located on the Software and Documentation CD for detailed information about these
settings.)
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Make sure the paper is properly loaded in the source.
Understanding print media guidelines
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(16 lb)
Tips on choosing the right print media
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