HP LaserJet 4250 Service Manual - Page 52

Types of media to avoid The following characteristics can affect the performance of the HP LaserJet 4200, 4250, 4300 and 4350 Series printers printer unless the paper or other print media that is used is specifically designed to work with HP LaserJet printers. ■ Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. ■ 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 emissions or melt when exposed to a fusing temperature of 230°C (446°F) for 0.05 second. ■ Media coatings, dyes, or inks that produce emissions or melt when exposed to a fusing temperature of 230°C (446°F) for 0.05 second. ■ Envelopes that have an open flap with exposed adhesive that seals the envelope when the flap is closed. ■ Envelopes that contain clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can severely damage the printer. ■ Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. ■ Envelopes that have a basis weight less than 60 g/m2 (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). ■ Envelopes that have 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. 38 1 Product information