HP 2100 Service Manual - Page 45

CAUTION: Label Specifications When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component: • Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200 degrees C (392 degrees F), which is the printer's fusing temperature. • Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets with spaces between the labels, causing serious jams. • Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 13 mm (.5 in.) of curl in any direction. • Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation. To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers, such as HP-brand labels. To prevent serious jams, always use Tray 1 to print labels and always use the rear output bin. Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once or print on a partial sheet of labels. Table 2-6. Label Specifications Description Specification Adhesive Caliper Curl Surface Resistivity Volume Resistivity Finishing Precision Fusing Compatibility Packaging Shelf Life Must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during, or after printing. Label construction and die-cutting must not let labels peel off during transport, printing, or fusing. Must not exceed 0.19 millimeter (0.007 inches). See "Caliper Field Test" (page 39). In ream: flat within 5 millimeter (0.2 inches). See "Curl Field Test" (page 41). 2.0 to 15 X 10 to the 10th ohm square. See "Tools and Suppliers" (page 42). 1.2 to 15 X 10 to the 11th ohm-centimeter. See "Tools and Suppliers" (page 42) Cut sheet within 0.79 millimeters (0.031 inches) of nominal and +0.20 degrees square. All adhesives, carrier sheets, top sheets, and other materials used in label construction must be compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing process. Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release hazardous emissions when heated to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit) for 0.1 second. See "Fusing Compatibility Field Test" (page 42). Moisture-proof wrap to preserve properties. One year, maximum, stored at 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) and 50 percent relative humidity. C4170-90959 Media Specifications 35