Unusable paper

    28-Feb-2012
    8201478900

    Issue

    To avoid problems such as paper jams and other malfunctions, the following types of paper should never be used:

    Cause and Solution

    IMPORTANT
    a. Paper that jams easily
    - Paper that is too thick or too thin
    - Irregularly-shaped paper
    - Wet or moist paper
    - Torn or damaged paper
    - Rough, extremely smooth, or glossy paper
    - Paper with binding holes or perforations
    - Curled or creased paper
    - Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)
    - Labels with backing sheet that is easily peeled off
    - Paper that has already been printed by a copy machine, ink jet printer, or other laser printer (The reverse side of the paper is also unusable.)
    - Paper with jagged edges
    - Wrinkled paper
    - Paper with the corners folded
    b. Paper that changes its quality at a high temperature
    - Paper that contains ink that melts, burns, evaporates or emits harmful gases under the heat (approx. 150°C or 302°F) of the fixing unit.
    - Heat-sensitive paper
    - Treated color paper
    - Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)
    - Paper with adhesive on the surface
    c. Paper that causes printer malfunction or damages the printer
    - Carbon paper
    - Paper with staples, clips, ribbons or tapes
    - Paper that has already been printed by a copy machine, ink jet printer, or other laser printer (The reverse side of the paper is also unusable.)
    d. Paper that is difficult for the toner to fix onto
    - Paper with rough surfaces
    - Specially coated paper (coated paper for ink jet printers, etc.)
    - Paper containing thick fibers