HP 5Si MX, 5Si NX manual Media Type Guidelines, Paper

Table 5-2	Media Use Guidelines
Media Type		Guidelines
Paper and		∙ For best results, use conventional 20-lb (75 g/m2 ) xerographic paper. Make sure the paper is
Preprinted Forms		of good quality and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and
		curled or bent edges.
		∙ Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations (including standard pre-punched paper) with
		holes 8 mm in diameter or larger.
		∙ Do not use letterhead papers that are printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in
		some types of thermography.
		∙ Use only colored papers or preprinted forms that use inks compatible with your printer’s fusing
		temperature (392°F/200°C for 0.1 second).
		∙ Keep paper stored in moisture-proof wrapping to prevent changes in moisture content that
		may cause poor print quality, jamming, or curling.
		∙ Avoid paper with ragged or cut edges to prevent feeding problems.
		∙ Do not use paper heavier than 28-lb (105 g/m2 ) from trays other than Tray 1. Tray 1 can feed
		16-lb Bond to 110-lb Index (60 - 199 g/m2 ) paper. Heavier paper may cause misfeeds,
		stacking problems, paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, and excessive mechanical
		wear.
		∙ Do not use paper that is very rough, very smooth, or embossed. Such paper may cause
		feeding or print quality problems, and rough papers may have poor toner adhesion.
Adhesive Labels		∙ Use only labels recommended for use in laser printers.
		∙ Use only the Left Output Bin for printing labels.
		∙ The adhesive material should be stable at the 392° F/200° C temperatures encountered in the
		fusing process. None of the adhesive between the labels should be exposed.
		∙ Use labels with no exposed areas between labels. Using label stock with spaces between
		labels often causes labels to peel off during the printing cycle, causing serious jamming
		problems. Use a sheet of labels only once.
		∙ Labels must lie flat with no more than 0.5 in (13 mm) of curl in any direction.
		∙ Do not use labels that have separated from the backing sheet or with wrinkles, bubbles, or
		other indications of delamination.
Overhead		∙ Overhead transparencies used in HP LaserJet printers must be able to withstand the
Transparencies		392°F/200°C temperature encountered in the fusing process.
		∙ Use only transparencies recommended for use in laser printers. Because transparency films
		tend to stick to each other, remove each transparency from the output bin before printing the
		next one.
		∙ Use only the Left or Top Output Bins for printing transparencies.

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