TITLE
    LaserWriter 8500: Reducing Paper Skewing During Printing
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9/9/98
10/20/99
TOPIC

    How can I reduce the amount of skew that occurs when I print? The skewing varies depending on the size and type of paper that I use.

DISCUSSION

    Most paper skewing issues can be attributed to improper loading of the paper into the cassette tray or the use of paper types that are too heavy, or have surface finishes that are difficult to feed through the LaserWriter's paper path. To minimize skewing problems on the LaserWriter 8500 it is important that the following items are checked:
    • Always make sure that the paper guides are placed against the paper stack when loading paper into the cassettes and multipurpose tray.
    • The paper weight should not exceed 28 lb. when printing from the cassette trays, and 32 lb. maximum from the multipurpose tray.
    • Always feed letter and A4 paper long edge first.
    • Print only on the supported materials which includes plain paper, transparencies, labels, envelopes, and postcards.
    • Test heavily textured or specialty papers to make sure that they work satisfactorily.
    • Use only the supported paper sizes which range from 3.9 inch by 5.8 inch minimum to 13 inch by 20 inch maximum.

    If skewing still occurs then carefully inspect the entire paper path for obstructions such as paper remnants from previous paper jams, stuck labels, and paper feed rollers contaminated with paper dust.

Document Information
Product Area: Printers
Category: LaserWriters
Sub Category: LaserWriter 8500

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