Dell 1100 Laser Mono Printer - Manual (Page 83)

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 100-400 Sheffield, 4%~5% moisture content.
Dropout,
jamming, curl Stored
improperly Store paper flat in its moisture-proof wrapping.
Increased gray
background
shading/printer
wear Too heavy Use lighter paper; use the rear output slot.
Excessive curl
problems with
feeding Too moist,
wrong grain
direction, or
short-grain
construction
• Use the rear output slot.
• Use long-grain paper.
Jamming,
damage to
printer Cutouts or
perforations Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations.
Problems with
feeding Ragged
edges Use good quality paper.
NOTE: Do not use letterhead paper printed with low-temperature inks, such as those
used in some types of thermography.
NOTE: Do not use raised or embossed letterhead.
NOTE: The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Insure 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).
Paper Specifications