Dell 1600n Multifunction Mono Laser Printer User Manual page 172

For the best result, use conventional 75 g/m
free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges.
If you are unsure of what type of paper you are loading, such as bond or recycled paper, check the label on
the package.
The following problems may cause print quality deviations, jamming or even damage to the multi-function
printer:
Symptom
Poor print quality or toner
adhesion, problems with
feeding
Dropout, jamming, curl
Increased gray background
shading/printer wear
Excessive curl problems with
feeding
Jamming, damage to multi-
function printer
Problems with feeding
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 multi-function 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
2
(20 lb) paper. Ensure that the paper is of good quality, and
Problem with paper
Too moist, too rough, too
smooth or embossed; faulty
paper lot
Stored improperly
Too heavy
Too moist, wrong grain
direction or short-grain
construction
Cutouts or perforations
Ragged edges
Solution
Try another kind of paper, between
100-400 Sheffield, 4%-5% moisture
content.
Store paper flat in its moisture-
proof wrapping.
Use lighter paper, use the rear
output slot.
Use the rear output slot.
Use long-grain paper.
Do not use paper with cutouts or
perforations.
Use good quality paper.