Paper Curls

Perform one of the following solutions according to the cause.

<Cause 1> Damp paper is used.

Solution 1
Replace the paper with new paper in an unopened package.
Solution 2
Perform the following procedure in the printer driver when you are using plain paper (16.0 to 23.9 lb Bond (60 to 90 g/m²)).
1.
Display the [Paper Source] sheet.
2.
Set [Paper Type] to [Plain Paper L].
Solution 3
Perform the following procedure in the printer driver.
1.
Display the [Finishing] sheet.
2.
Click [Advanced Settings].
3.
Set [Special Print Mode] to [Special Settings B6].

If the problem is not solved, specify [Special Settings B5].
Normally, use the printer with [Special Print Mode] set to [Off]. Specify [Special Settings B6] or [Special Settings B5] only if the described problems occur.
If you specify [Special Settings B6], printing speed drops.
If you specify [Special Settings B5], printing speed drops compared to when specifying [Special Settings B6].

<Cause 2> Appropriate paper is not being used.

Solution
Replace the paper with that which can be used with this printer.

<Cause 3> Paper that curls easily is output to the face-down output tray.

Solution
Switch to the face-up output slot when printing transparencies, labels, or envelopes.
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