Dell 1815dn User's Guide - Page 130

If you are unsure of what type of paper you are loading, such as bond or recycled paper, check the label on the package. The following problems may cause print quality deviations, jamming or even damage to the printer: Symptom Problem with paper Poor print quality or toner adhesion, problems with feeding Too moist, too rough, too smooth or embossed; faulty paper lot Dropout, jamming, curl Stored improperly Increased gray background shading/printer wear Too heavy Excessive curl problems with feeding Too moist, wrong grain direction or short-grain construction Jamming, damage to printer Problems with feeding Cutouts or perforations Ragged edges Solution Try another kind of paper, between 100-400 Sheffield, 4%-5% moisture content. Store paper flat in its moisture-proof wrapping. Use lighter paper, or use the rear cover. • Use the rear cover. • Use long-grain paper. Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations. Use good quality paper. NOTE: Do not use letterhead paper printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography. NOTE: Do not use raised or embossed letterhead. NOTE: The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Insure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature (180° C or 356° F for 0.1 second). Paper Specifications Category Acid Content Caliper Curl in Ream Cut Edge Conditions Fusing Compatibility Grain Moisture Content Smoothness Specifications 5.5 pH or lower 0.094-0.18 mm (3.0-7.0 mils) Flat within 0.02 in. (5 mm) Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray. Must not scorch, melt, offset or release hazardous emissions when heated to 180° C (356° F) for 0.1 second. Long Grain 4%-6% by weight 100-400 Sheffield Paper Output Capacity Output Location output tray (Face Down) rear cover (Face Up) 150 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper 1 sheet of 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper Capacity Printer and Paper Storage Environment Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation. Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses moisture rapidly. Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets. Heating systems and air conditioners remove most of the humidity from a room. As paper is opened and used, it loses moisture, causing streaks and smudging. Humid weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in a room. As paper is opened and used it absorbs any excess moisture, causing light print and dropouts. Also, as paper loses and gains moisture it can become distorted. This can cause paper jams. Care should be taken not to purchase more paper than can be used in a short time (about 3 months). Paper stored for long periods may experience heat and moisture extremes, which can cause damage. Planning is important to prevent damage to large supplies of paper. Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several months before use. Opened packages of paper have more potential for environment damage, especially if they are not wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier.