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58 – Glossary
toner adhesion properties. It is important to purchase labels from a
knowledgeable converter who is familiar with these processes and
with laser printing.
finish/smoothness Characterizes a paper’s finish. Textured paper
causes inconsistent or blotchy print and can wrinkle. Glossy-smooth
paper tends to highlight defects and might not hold toner. For best
results, use smooth paper.
finishing precision Dimensions (length and width) of a piece of
media, how closely it is cut to the stated size, and how square it is.
Use media that is accurately cut, so that it can be handled properly.
furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of
various materials, such as fiber, filler, sizing materials, and other
additives, used to make the paper stock.
fusing compatibility Compatibility of print media used in the printer
and how it reacts when exposed to the fuser's temperature of:
• 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP Color
LaserJet printers) for paper, labels, and envelopes; and
• 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for HP Color
LaserJet printers) for overhead transparency materials
Print media should not discolor, melt, offset, release undesirable
emissions, or break down in any way.
grain The orientation of paper fibers in paper.
gray background Paper looks gray or appears dirty because small
toner particles are transferred to non-printed areas (white space).
This condition is a symptom of a print-quality problem.
groundwood Wood fibers that are extracted using a mechanical
rather than a chemical process. Groundwood papers are generally
weaker than chemical wood papers.
mils One mil = 0.001 in.
moisture content How much moisture print media will absorb or
give up depending on the humidity in the air around it.
offset A printing process in which ink or toner is transferred from a
preprinted form or a printed page onto rollers in the printer.
opacity Determines degree to which printed matter shows through a
sheet of paper (either from the backside of a duplexed page or from
an adjacent sheet).
packaging Packaging is an important consideration when using
paper in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging
maintains the correct level of moisture and protects paper from
damage during transport and storage.