Label construction, Transparencies, Card stock and heavy media – HP LaserJet P3005 Printer series User Manual
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Label construction
When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:
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Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200°C (392°F), which is the product fusing
temperature.
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Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel off sheets
with spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.
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Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 5 mm (0.2 in) of curl in any direction.
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Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.
NOTE
Choose labels in the printer driver (see
).
Transparencies
Transparencies used in the product must be able to withstand 200°C (392°F), which is the product fusing
temperature.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the product, use only transparencies recommended for laser
printers. To prevent serious jams, always use tray 1 to print transparencies and always use the
rear output bin. Never print on the same transparency more than once or print on a partial
transparency.
NOTE
Choose transparencies in the printer driver. See
Card stock and heavy media
You can print many types of card stock from the input tray, including index cards and postcards. Some
card stock performs better than others because its construction is better suited for feeding through a
laser printer.
For optimum performance, do not use paper heavier than 199 g/m
2
(53 lb). Paper that is too heavy might
cause misfeeds, stacking problems, jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical
wear.
NOTE
You might be able to print on heavier paper if you do not fill the input tray to capacity
and if you use paper with a smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield.
In either the software program or the printer driver, select Heavy (106 g/m
2
to 163 g/m
2
; 28- to 43-lb
bond) or Cardstock (135 g/m
2
to 216 g/m
2
; 50- to 80-lb cover) as the media type, or print from a tray
that is configured for heavy paper. Because this setting affects all print jobs, it is important to return the
product back to its original settings after the job has printed.
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