How to Reduce Paper Jams in Printers When Using Recycled Paper
A common misconception about recycled paper is that it is of a lower quality than nonrecycled paper, causing paper jams in printers and copying machines. However, the quality of recycled paper may vary depending on the manufacturer and the use the paper is intended for. Most recycled paper is no more likely to jam than nonrecycled paper is, and with proper printer maintenance and careful paper selection the frequency of paper jams can be significantly reduced.
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Check the intended use of the recycled paper that you are buying before making your purchase, because the paper package will indicate whether it is intended for use in printers, copying machines or other devices. Buy paper that is designed for the type of printer you will be using it in. Paper designed for ink jet printers, for example, will have slightly different qualities from paper designed for use in laser printers.
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Store your recycled paper in a location that is free of excessive moisture and avoid opening new reams of paper until they are needed. If possible, keep your opened reams of paper in an airtight box to prevent the paper from being exposed to moisture in the air.
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Use a canned air duster to blow any paper dust out of the printer before loading more paper in the printer's paper tray each time that the paper tray becomes empty. This dust is one of the main causes of paper jams and is found in both recycled and nonrecycled paper.
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Load the printer according to the recommendations in its user's manual regarding the amount of paper that should be inserted at one time. Avoid overfilling the paper tray and make sure that the paper has been inserted correctly.
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Remove paper from the printer's paper tray if it sticks together when printing, especially if it has been in the printer tray for one or more months. The longer the paper is sitting in the printer's paper tray without being used, the more likely it is to absorb moisture from the air and stick to other sheets of paper. Replace the paper with recycled paper that has been kept away from moisture.
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omghow
May 27, 2010
Thanks for the useful advice on how to reduce paper jams in printers. I learn the quality of recycled paper is just as good as paper that has not been recycled. Thanks for making that difference. It is the type and brand and the usage that matter.
