HP 2300d Service Manual - Page 225
Transparencies, Chemically treated media, Synthetic media, Coated media, Other special media
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Transparencies Printing on transparencies presents a special set of challenges. The surface resistance of a transparency can be infinite, causing the transparency to act like paper with 0 percent moisture content. This can result in streaks and smudging. Static charges can accumulate on some transparent stock and cause multifeed jams. Also, certain brands and types of transparencies do not tolerate exposure to the fuser. The user should only select transparencies that meet HP specifications. Among the common precautions are: q Print transparencies to the top output bin to avoid jams. q Transparencies must have correct resistivity (not built-up static charge). q Transparencies must meet HP specifications for fusing compatibility. q Each sheet should be removed from the tray and placed on a flat surface before printing the next sheet. This keeps the toner form rubbing off from the one sheet to the sheet before it has had time to cool. Chemically treated media Coatings such as lacquers, polymers, laminations, or other chemicals protect the paper but can cause problems in the fuser and transfer areas of Hewlett-Packard LaserJet printers. The surface resistivity and moisture content can be greatly altered, resulting in print-quality problems. Hard surface coatings increase wear on the rollers and media guides. All chemically treated media must meet Hewlett-Packard specifications for fusing compatibility. Synthetic media Synthetic medias (those manufactured from man-made fibers) do not perform as well as bond media in any printer, especially Hewlett-Packard LaserJet printers. All synthetic media must meet Hewlett-Packard specifications, especially for caliper and fusing compatibility. Coated media Do not use coated media. Most coated media does not meet specifications for fusing compatibility and other specifications for HP LaserJet printers. Other special media 1 Odd sizes. Check minimum and maximum supported sizes in chapter 2. 2 Carbonless media. No carbon required (NCR) media is not supported by HP LaserJet printers. 3 Recycled media. Choose recycled media that meets Hewlett-Packard specifications. Note that recycled media might not be as bright as indicated in the specifications. Hewlett-Packard recommends that recycled media contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. See chapter 2 for testing information. ENWW Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 223