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Media Selection Guidelines
Note
More detailed specifications are in the HP LaserJet 5Si and 5Si MX User’s
Guide, and the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide.
(See “Related Documentation and Training Media” later in this chapter.)
Paper
To achieve the best possible print quality and avoid paper jams, follow these
guidelines for selecting paper:
• Use only copier grade paper that meets all specifications in the paper
specification guide. Avoid paper with embossed lettering, perforations, or
texture that is too smooth or too rough.
• Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white photocopy paper.
The pigments must withstand the fusing temperature of 392°
F (200° C)
(215° C for HP LaserJet 5Si Heavy Media printers) for 0.1 second without
deterioration. Do not use paper with a colored coating that was added after
the paper was produced.
• Pre-printed forms must be printed with non-flammable, heat-resistant inks
that do not melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subjected
to the fusing temperature of 392° F (200° C) (215° C for HP LaserJet 5Si
Heavy Media printers) for 0.1 second.
• A small sample of a new print media should be tested before purchasing
large quantities.
Envelopes
Caution
To prevent severe printer damage, do not use envelopes that have windows,
clasps, snaps, or synthetic materials.
Print Envelopes to the Face-Up Bin only
Envelopes can be printed from Tray 1 and from the optional Envelope
Feeder. Choose envelopes that are well-constructed. They should lay flat
and be sharply creased. They should not be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise
damaged. Envelope adhesive must be compatible with the heat and
pressure of the fusing process.
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