HP 8550dn HP Color LaserJet 8550, 8550N, 8550DN, 8550GN, 8550MFP Printer - Use - Page 73

Colored Media Colored media should be of the same high quality as white xerographic paper. Pigments used must be able to withstand the printer's fusing temperature (approximately 374° F, or 190° C). Do not use media with colored coating that was added after the media was produced. The printer cannot detect the color of media you are using. Varying the shade or color of the media can change the shades of the printed colors. Media to Avoid Follow these guidelines to avoid poor print quality or damage to the printer: z Do not use media that contains embossing. z Do not use media with cutouts or perforations. z Do not use multi-part forms. z Do not use media with irregularities, such as tabs or staples. z Do not use preprinted media that contains thermography or inks that melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected to the fusing temperature (approximately 374° F, or 190° C). z Do not use any media that produces hazardous emissions, melts, offsets, or discolors when heated to the printer's fusing temperatures (approximately 374° F, or 190° C). z Do not use media that has already been through a photocopier or printer, even if there is no printing on the page. z Do not use media with a watermark if solid fill areas are to be printed. z Do not use transparencies designed for ink jet printers. 72 3 Common Printing Tasks EN