HP LaserJet 1020 Plus Printer - Manual (Page 28)

Guidelines for using media
The following sections provide guidelines and instructions for printing on transparencies, envelopes,
and other special media. Guidelines and specifications are included to help you select media that
optimizes print quality and avoid media that might cause jams or damage the printer.
Paper
For best results, use conventional 75 g/m 2 (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.
Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the printer.
Table 2-2 Paper usage
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 and 4-6% moisture
content.
Check the printer and make sure that the
appropriate media type has been
selected.
Dropouts, jamming, or curl Stored improperly Store paper flat in its moisture-proof
wrapping.
Increased gray background shading Might be too heavy Use lighter paper.
Excessive curl
Problems with feeding
Too moist, wrong grain direction, or
short-grain construction Use long-grain paper.
Check the printer and make sure that the
appropriate media type has been
selected.
Jamming or damage to printer Cutouts or perforations Do not use paper with cutouts or
perforations.
Problems with feeding Ragged edges Use good quality paper.
NOTE: 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 the printer temperature. The printer's
maximum temperature is 200°C (392°F) for 0.1 second.
Do not use letterhead that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of
thermography.
Do not use raised letterhead.
Do not use transparencies designed for Inkjet printers or other low-temperature printers. Use only
transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers.
Labels
HP recommends that you print labels from the priority feed slot.
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