HP 4300 Service Manual - Page 39

Note Types of print media to avoid The following characteristics can affect the performance of the HP LaserJet 4200/4300 printer unless the paper or other print media used is specifically designed to work with HP LaserJet printers. q Print media that is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. q Multipart forms. q Print media that offsets materials or discolors. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. q Paper that is extremely shiny or glossy. q Paper, labels, envelopes, or transparencies that produce undesirable emissions or melt when exposed to a fusing temperature of 230° C (446° F) for 0.05 second. q Media coatings, dyes, or inks that produce undesirable emissions or melt when exposed to a fusing temperature of 230° C (446° F) for 0.05 second. q Envelopes that have an open flap with the adhesive exposed so that closing the flap seals the envelope. q Envelopes with clasps, snaps, tie strings, windows, or synthetic materials. These materials can severely damage the printer. q Envelopes that are not square, straight, or constructed correctly. See "Envelope construction" on page 17. q Envelopes with a basis weight less than 60 2 g/m (16 lb) or greater than 105 g/m2 (28 lb). q Envelopes with baggy construction or folds that are not sharply creased. Some media types might not work in the printer because of differences in manufacturer specifications or environmental conditions. Q2431-90912 Chapter 1 Printer description 19