HP 2300d Service Manual - Page 40

Guidelines for selecting paper For best results, use conventional 80-g/m2 (20-lb) paper. Make sure that 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 about 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 can cause print-quality deviations, jamming, or damage to the printer. Table 7. Solutions for problem media Symptom Problem with paper Poor print quality, toner adhesion, Too moist, too rough, too heavy, or problems with feeding too smooth, or embossed; faulty paper lot Dropouts, jamming, or curl Stored incorrectly Solution Try another kind of paper, between 100 and 250 Sheffield, and with 4 percent to 6 percent moisture content Store paper flat in its moistureproof wrapping Increased gray background shading, or printer wear Excessive curl or problems with feeding Side-to-side variability of paper Too heavy Too moist, wrong grain direction, or short-grain construction Turn paper over Use lighter paper; open the rear output bin Open the rear output bin; use long-grain paper Jamming or damage to printer Problems with feeding Side-to-side variability of paper Cutouts or perforations Ragged edges Turn paper over Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations Use good, high-quality paper Side-to-side variability of paper Turn paper over 38 Installation ENWW