C9660-90901 Chapter 1 Printer description 31
Media to avoid
This printer can handle many types of media. Using media outside the printer’s specifications will
cause a loss of print quality and increase the chance of paper jams occurring.
● Do not use paper that is too rough.
● Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations other than standard 3-hole punched paper.
● Do not use multipart forms.
● Do not use paper that has already been printed on or fed through a photocopier or printer.
● Do not use paper with a watermark if you are printing solid patterns.
Media that may cause damage to the printer
In rare circumstances media can damage the printer. To prevent possible damage, do not use the
following media:
● Do not use paper that is embossed or coated unless it is specifically recommended for use in this
printer.
● Do not use paper with irregularities such as tabs or staples.
● Do not use letterhead paper with low temperature dyes or thermography. Preprinted forms or
letterhead must use inks that can tolerate temperatures of 190° C (374° F) for 0.1 second.
● Do not use any media that produces hazardous emissions, or that melts, offsets, or discolors
when exposed to 190° C (374° F) for 0.1 second.
● Do not use transparencies designed for use with Inkjet printers or other low temperature printers.
Use only transparencies that are specified for use with HP Color LaserJet printers.
Printing on special media
Use these guidelines when printing on special types of media.
● For optimum results, use conventional 75 g/m
2
(20 lb) xerographic paper.
● Verify that the paper is of good quality and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust,
wrinkles, curls, or bent edges.
Transparencies
When printing on transparencies, use the following guidelines.
● Handle transparencies using the edges. Oils from your fingers can remain on the transparency
and can cause print quality problems.
● Use only overhead transparencies recommended for use in this printer. Hewlett-Packard
recommends using HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer. HP products are
designed to work together for optimum printing results. Table 1-9 describes the recommended
specifications for transparencies.
CAUTION Transparencies not designed for LaserJet printing will melt in the printer, causing damage to the printer.
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