HP LaserJet 5200 Printer series - Manual (Page 155)

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 Problem with paper Solution
Poor print quality or toner adhesion The paper is too moist, too rough, too
heavy, too smooth, or it is embossed or
from a faulty paper lot. Try another kind of paper, between 100
and 250 Sheffield, and with 4 to 6%
moisture content.
Dropouts, jamming, curl 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.
Excessive curl 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 long-
grain paper.
Turn the paper over.
Jamming, damage to printer The paper has cutouts or perforations. Use paper that is free of cutouts or
perforations.
Problems with feeding The paper has ragged edges, or it is
from a faulty paper lot.
The paper varies from side to side.
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.
Use high-quality paper that is made for
laser printers.
Turn the paper over.
Try another kind of paper, between 100
and 250 Sheffield, and with 4 to 6%
moisture content.
Open the rear output bin, or use long-
grain 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.
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