"chaz_heritage.WGC1RX"@XEROX.COM (12/15/89)
In his Tue, 12 Dec 1989 11:04 EST Donald Simmons writes: >...ever since we got the [SLM804] laser printer, we have had problems with the paper constantly jamming inside it. We have tried using different type of paper, but it seemed to have little effect. < I don't have direct experience of the SLM804, but I do have some of xerographic machines in general - copiers and laser printers are similar in this respect. The conditions in which the paper is stored can be critical. In the paper feeding system the rigidity of the paper often determines whether or not it feeds correctly. Paper which has been stored on its edge, or in damp conditions, often causes jams. Try storing the paper flat on a high shelf (the air tends to be warmer and drier near the ceiling). Always load paper the right way up - good-quality paper has an arrow marked on the ream sleeve to show which way up it goes. Always circulate stock of paper and don't use old stock. Hope this helps. Regards, Chaz
johns@maccs.dcss.mcmaster.ca (Conan the Barbarian) (12/17/89)
In article <891215-061933-6565@Xerox> "chaz_heritage.WGC1RX"@XEROX.COM writes: >In his Tue, 12 Dec 1989 11:04 EST Donald Simmons writes: > >>...ever since we got the [SLM804] laser printer, we have had problems with >the paper constantly jamming inside it. We have tried using different type >of paper, but it seemed to have little effect. < > >I don't have direct experience of the SLM804, but I do have some of >xerographic machines in general - copiers and laser printers are similar in >this respect. >[ ... ] >Regards, > >Chaz On this note about laser printers and types of paper, has anyone tried putting thick paper through a laser printer? I was in a store, and I saw people make their business cards with calamus on paper as thick as business cards are, and then just cut them up. I would be terribly worried that this would damage the printer, but they don't seem to have a problem. Doesn't this void the warranty? -- "After all is said an done, John Schmitt a lot more is said than done." johns@maccs.dcss.mcmaster.ca Don't blame anybody for what I say. SCHMITTJ@SCIvax.mcmaster.ca