HP 5200tn HP LaserJet 5200 Series Printer - User Guide - Page 155
Guidelines for using paper, Do not use letterhead paper that is printed with low-temperature inks
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Guidelines for using paper For best results, 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. For a complete list of supported media, see Supported media sizes. The following problems with paper cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damage to the printer. Symptom Poor print quality or toner adhesion Dropouts, jamming, curl Excessive curl Jamming, damage to printer Problems with feeding Problem with paper Solution The paper is too moist, too rough, too Try another kind of paper, between 100 heavy, too smooth, or it is embossed or and 250 Sheffield, and with 4 to 6% from a faulty paper lot. moisture content. The paper has been stored incorrectly. The paper varies from side to side. Store paper flat in its moisture-proof wrapping. Turn the paper over. The paper is too moist, has the wrong grain direction, or is of short-grain construction. The paper varies from side to side. Open the rear output bin, or use longgrain paper. Turn the paper over. The paper has cutouts or perforations. Use paper that is free of cutouts or perforations. The paper has ragged edges, or it is from a faulty paper lot. Use high-quality paper that is made for laser printers. The paper varies from side to side. Turn the paper over. The paper is too moist, too rough, too heavy, or too smooth. It has the wrong grain direction, is of short-grain construction, or it is embossed. Try another kind of paper, between 100 and 250 Sheffield, and with 4 to 6% moisture content. Open the rear output bin, or use longgrain paper. NOTE Do not use letterhead paper that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography. Do not use raised or embossed letterhead. The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature (200°C or 392°F for 0.1 second). CAUTION Failure to follow these guidelines could cause jams or damage to the printer. ENWW Guidelines for using paper 141