Paper and print media

This section contains information about specifications for quality of paper, guidelines for paper usage, and guidelines for paper storage.

Specifications for quality

Category

Specifications

 

 

Acid Content

5.5 pH to 8.0 pH

 

 

Caliper

0.094 to 0.18 mm (3.0 to 7.0 mils)

 

 

Curl in Ream

Flat within 5 mm (.02 in.)

 

 

Cut Edge Conditions

Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray

 

 

Fusing Compatibility

Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when

 

heated to 195° C (383° F) for 0.1 second

 

 

Grain

Long Grain

 

 

Moisture Content

4% to 6% by weight

 

 

Smoothness

100 to 250 Sheffield

 

 

For complete paper specifications for all HP LaserJet printers, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide. To order the guide, see “Supplementary Documentation” on page 25.

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