Types of print media to avoid The following characteristics can affect the performance of the HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media used is specifically designed to work with the HP LaserJet printer. ! Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. ! Print media with multipart forms. ! Print media that offsets materials or discolors. ! Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. ! Paper that is extremely shiny or glossy. ! Paper, labels, envelopes, or transparencies that produce undesirable emissions or melt when exposed to a fusing temperature between 175° to 230° C (347° to 446° F) for 0.1 second. !
Media coatings, dyes, or inks that produce undesirable emissions or melt when exposed to a fusing temperature between 175° to 230° C (347° to 446° F) for 0.1 second. ! Envelopes that have an open flap with the adhesive exposed so that closing the flap seals the envelope. ! Envelopes with clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can severely damage the printer. ! Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly (see "Envelope construction" on page 33). ! Envelopes with a basis weight less than 60 g/m 2 (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m 2 (28 lb). ! Envelopes with baggy construction or folds that are not sharply creased.
Note Some media types might not work in the printer because of differences in manufacturer specifications or environmental conditions. EN Chapter 1 Printer description 29