This section describes how to load paper.
If paper jams or poor print quality occur, paper curl is often the cause. The paper stiffness, direction of curl, and amount of curl have a strong influence on how well the paper is transported through the machine. When loading paper, always adjust the curl amount to the appropriate level as described below.
In order to prevent problems resulted from paper curl, it is necessary to uncurl paper appropriately.
The amount of curl that may cause problems depends on the paper type and thickness. Refer to the instructions below to correct the paper curl so that it is within the acceptable range, and then reload the paper. Paper that has waves, curled edges or folds cannot be used.
Place the paper on a horizontal surface. Place a ruler against the leading edge relative to the paper transport direction, and measure the curl at both ends. If it is a down curl, flip the paper over before measuring the curl.
Measuring a perpendicular curl
* Transport Direction
Measuring a parallel curl
* Transport Direction
Acceptable curl range when the curl is perpendicular to the feed direction
We recommend using paper with a curl less than 1/4" (5 mm).
Acceptable curl range when the curl is parallel to the feed direction
We recommend using paper with a curl less than 1/4" (5 mm). However, you cannot use curled heavy paper (60 lb cover to 129 lb cover (164 g/m2 to 350 g/m2)).
