HP 2100 HP LaserJet 2100 Series Printer -User Guide - Page 154

Guidelines for Using Paper For best results, use conventional 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 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. If you are unsure what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of paper. The following problems with paper cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damage to the printer. 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, 4-6% moisture content Dropouts, jamming, curl Stored improperly Store paper flat in its moistureproof wrapping Increased gray background shading/printer wear Too heavy Use lighter paper, open the rear output bin Excessive curl problems with feeding Too moist, wrong grain direction or short-grain construction Open the rear output bin Use long-grain paper Jamming, damage to printer Cutouts or perforations Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations Problems with feeding Ragged edges Use good quality paper 142 Appendix B Media Specifications EN