I don't know if paper curl while printing is horrid, but it IS annoying. I know our customers ask us about this frequently – how do I stop my paper from curling?!?!?!
If you're frustrated with paper curl and your prints look a little bit like the photo here, you've stopped by the right spot on the Internet today!
We know a few tips and tricks that can resolve the paper curling frustration.
Why does paper curl in the first place? Paper curl is caused by an excess amount of moisture in the paper.
The first step to ensure less paper curl is to store your paper in a cool, dry area. By doing so, you will reduce the amount of moisture and humidity the paper is exposed to.
The next step is to always fan the paper before placing in the machine. By fanning the paper you will reduce the amount of static between each sheet, allow the paper to breathe, and will reduce jamming issues.
If the paper has been sitting inside the machine for a long period of time it is especially important to fan the paper, flip over the paper, and rotate the stack 180 degrees. (When paper sits inside of the machine it gains a lot of moisture due to the fusing assembly which heats and applies the toner to your page.)
It could be the paper itself. Believe it or not there is a difference in the quality of paper from various vendors and distributors (weights, textures, thickness, etc.).
If possible use a different output tray on your machine. Some smaller printers and MFPs have a rear output bin. The rear output bin (if applicable) will require a user to open the rear door and allow the pages to bypass a portion of the paper path where the paper curl could be occurring.
A final, though unlikely, possibility is that you could have a damaged fuser. Fusers have controlled operating temperature detection. If the thermistors in the fuser read too hot the machine should throw an error code and ask you call for service.
If you none of these tips fix the paper curl problem – or your device keeps showing you an error code – it's time to call for backup and we'll get to the bottom of the problem.
Paper curl is caused by an excess amount of moisture in the paper. The first step to ensure less paper curl is to store your paper in a cool, dry area. By doing so, you will reduce the amount of moisture and humidity the paper is exposed to. The next step is to always fan the paper before placing in the machine.
It will curl in a convex way in dry conditions and concave in high humidity. The best way to prevent a piece of sanded paper from curling is to make sure the relative humidity levels are between 40% and 60% and to top it with weighted objects to keep it flat.
Leaving paper in the tray for long periods of time may also cause it to curl. If it is left in the tray, it is advised that the stack is flipped over and turned 180 degrees before printing. Paper should also be fanned before being put into the tray to separate the sheets of paper.
Unroll the rolled paper and place on top of the tissue paper. Carefully lay a heavy board or a thick, heavy book down on the unrolled paper. Let the paper sit under the weight for 24 hours. If the ends still start to curl after the weight is removed, let the paper sit under the weight for another day.
High temperature and humidity will cause paper to curl. The printer should be operated within the following ranges: temperature 50 to 90.5 F; humidity 20% to 80% without condensation.
If the paper is too thin, then iron with a piece of cloth over the paper. Lay it on the table with the curling side face down. Then use a paperweight or similar object heavy enough to hold down each corner.
Prep your paper by thoroughly wetting both sides in a layer of clean water. Lay out on a flat surface like a wooden board and pull and stretch the paper tight. Tape down the edges with strong painters tape, or staple it down. Allow to dry completely before painting on it.
The cause lies in solvents contained in the ink, which migrate over time through the paper toward the unprinted side. This causes the cellulose fibers on the unprinted side to swell and the paper starts to curl.
Creases and folds in the paper are normally due to one of the following conditions: The paper is not correctly loaded in the paper tray. You are printing on a special type of paper or other media. The paper has absorbed too much moisture from the surrounding air.
Straightening balms can also help to straighten curly hair and prevent it from curling up in humid weather. Look for a straightening balm or cream that offers some protection from the humidity as well. In general, thicker creams will work better.
I like to hold the paper in place with masking tape, to stop it lifting up around the edges. Some people tape it to their desks but I prefer to fix the paper to an old wooden chopping board so I can move the board around if needed. Tape on all four sides to hold it still.
Try either an acrylic medium or PVA glue (like the kind for woodworking). After applying it to one or both sides and spreading it out VERY evenly, place the glued pieces between two layers of waxed paper and then press with a heavy weight or clamp between two boards for 24 hours.
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