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50 Print media specifications
Paper
The table below summarizes the paper specifications that provide the
best performance.
Note The specifications listed in this section generally apply to all HP
LaserJet printers but check the user documentation that came with your
printer for product specific information.
Property Specifications
Basis weight 64 gsm to 105 gsm (17 lb to 28 lb) typical.
See the user documentation that came with your printer for
specific printer and input limits.
Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 6.5 mil) typical.
See the user documentation that came with your printer for
specific printer and input limits.
Minimum stiffness 1.2 minimum (Taber) machine direction;
0.8 minimum (Taber) cross direction.
Grain portrait feeding: long grain up to 36#;
short grain >36# landscape feeding: long grain.
Electrical surface resistivity 10
9
to 10
13
ohms/square.
Electrical volume resistivity 10
9
to 10
14
ohms - cm.
Surface roughness 100 to 190 Sheffield optimal;
30 to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can
be degraded at outer ranges).
Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release
undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for
0.1 second (0.2 second for HP Color LaserJet printers).
Furnish (composition) 100% chemical pulp and/or cotton content;
recycled paper with up to 5% groundwood can be used.
Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 in) of nominal.
Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with no fray or edge roll.
Curl Must lie flat within 5 mm (0.2 in).
Moisture content 4% to 6% by weight.
Packaging Moisture-proof ream wrap.
Wax pick 12 minimum (Dennison).