How do you run thick paper through a laser printer?

Click on the drop-down menu under the “Paper type” or “Media type” heading. Select the “Cardstock” or “Matte” option — whichever paper type you have — to set it to the thick paper setting. Click “OK.”

What causes vertical lines on laser printer?

White vertical lines or streaks can be caused by a dirty or clouded laser glass, or dust or glue on the drum surface or use of Non Brother Toners. To identify if the laser glass or drum could be causing the issue, follow steps below.

How thick paper can a laser printer handle?

74gsm to 90gsm – This is the basic standard office paper, used in your laser printers. 100gsm to 120gsm – This is stationary paper used for standard letterheads, complimentary slips. 130 to 170gsm – Mostly used for leaflets, posters, single-sided flyers, and brochures. 175 to 200gsm – Quality paper with a card feel.

What causes vertical lines when printing?

While not exclusive to low-resolution prints, debris on the printer heads and rollers can produce vertical lines in the print because the ink is either being blocked from going on to the page or is being smeared once on the page. A dirty printer can be cleaned by physically wiping off the printer rollers.

How do you print on heavyweight paper?

How to Change Settings for the Thicknesses of Paper in Printers

  1. Press the “Menu” button on the printer.
  2. Press the up and down arrows on the printer keypad to select “Custom Paper.”
  3. Press “OK.”
  4. Press the up and down arrows to select the thickness level.

How do you print a heavier paper?

Printing on Thick Paper

  1. Press the home button, if necessary.
  2. Select Setup.
  3. Select Printer Setup. You see this screen:
  4. Select Thick Paper.
  5. Select On.
  6. Press the home button to exit.

What is the most likely cause of streaks on pages on a laser printer?

Streaking is usually caused by a worn out drum unit or spent toner cartridge. Drum units are a consumable and only need to be replaced after the use of 3 or 4 toners. Not all printers use a separate toner and drum unit.

How do you fix a streak on a laser printer?

The simplest fix for laser printer streaks is checking the toner cartridge. If the cartridge is getting close to empty, the toner distribution inside could be uneven. Taking the cartridge out and shaking it back and forth can redistribute the toner so you can print well again, at least for a little while.

Can 300gsm paper go through printer?

I’ve looked at the inkjet printers and see on Epsons website that a lot of their inkjet printers should handle 300gsm card as long as it is epson media… however, when looking at the individual printers specs they seem to only support up to 90gsm.