Guidelines for using paper – HP LaserJet 6L Pro Printer User Manual
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Guidelines for using paper
For best results, use high-quality paper that is between 70 and
150g/m
2
(20-lb bond). 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.
Some light-weight or poor-quality papers may cause print quality
problems, jamming, or 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.
Dropouts, jamming, curl.
Stored improperly.
Store paper flat in its moisture-
proof wrapping.
Increased gray background
shading.
Too heavy.
Use lighter paper.
Excessive curl.
Problems with feeding.
Too moist, wrong grain
direction or short-grain
construction.
Use long-grain paper. Print
using the heavy media output
slot.
Jamming, damage to printer.
Cutouts or perforations.
Do not use paper with cutouts
or perforations.
Problems with feeding.
Ragged edges.
Use good quality paper.