HP Color Laserjet 5 Manual

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Selecting Paper and Other Print Media 
Introduction
Several types of paper and other print media can be used with the HP Color
LaserJet 5/5M printer, following certain guidelines. Using paper that does
not meet the guidelines outlined in this appendix may increase the
incidence of paper jams, affect print quality, cause premature wear to the
printer, and contribute to repair costs.
Before purchasing any quantity of media or specialized forms, test a small
quantity. Make sure your paper supplier obtains and understands the paper
and print media requirements specified in HP LaserJet Printer Family
Paper Specification Guide.
NoteIt is possible that paper could meet all of the guidelines in this appendix and
still not print satisfactorily. This may be due to abnormal characteristics of
the printing environment or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard
has no control.  Extremes in temperature and humidity are examples.
Hewlett-Packard recommends testing any paper before buying
large quantities.
CautionUsing media outside these specifications may cause problems requiring
service. This service is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or
service agreements.
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							Paper
For best results, use conventional white xerographic paper for your print
jobs. The paper should be good quality and be free of cuts, nicks, tears,
spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, perforations, and curled or bent
edges. 
Table B-1 lists the basic paper specifications for this printer. For a complete
list of paper specifications, see the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper
Specification Guide.
Colored Paper With Heat Resistant Pigments
Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white xerographic
paper. Pigments used must withstand the printer’s fusing temperatures of
392
o F/200o C for 0.2 seconds without deterioration. Do not use paper with a
colored coating that was added after the paper was produced. 
The printer creates colors by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and
varying their spacing to produce various colors. Since the printer does not
have any way to detect the color of paper you are using, varying the shade
or color of your paper will vary the shades of your printed colors. 
Heavy Paper Stock 
Use 20 to 24 pound/75.2 to 90.2 g/m2 paper in the front input tray, optional
rear feed unit, or manual feed. Do not use extremely heavy paper stock;
misfeeds, mis-stacking problems, paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print
quality and excessive mechanical wear can result.
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							Pre-printed Forms and Letterhead
Observe the following guidelines to avoid problems with pre-printed forms
and letterhead. 
·Forms and letterhead must be printed with heat-resistant inks that will not
melt, vaporize, or release hazardous emissions when subject to the printer’s
approximately 392
oF/200oC fusing temperature for 0.2 seconds.
·The inks must be non-flammable and should not adversely affect any
printer rollers.
·Forms and letterhead should be sealed in a moisture-proof wrapping to
prevent moisture changes during storage.
·Inks must be completely dry on forms and letterhead before using them in
this printer. Ink that is not completely dry may come off the page during the
fusing process.
Paper Specifications
Description Specifications
Basis Weight 20 to 24 pounds / 75.2 to 90.2 g/m
2
Furnish (Fiber
Composition)100% chemical wood pulp. Recycled paper with up to
5% groundwood may be used.
Finish 100 to 190 (Sheffield) *
Fusing Compatibility Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release hazardous
emissions when heated to 392°F (200°C) for 0.2
seconds.
Grain Long grain.
Moisture Content
4.7% ± 1% by weight.
Caliper 3.0 to 7.0 mils (0.094 to 0.18 mm).
pH Value 5.5 pH minimum.
Curl In-ream: flat within 0.2 in. (5 mm).
* Sheffield is a unit of measurement for paper finish. The lower the number, the smoother the paper.
Table B-1
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							Recycled Paper
Recycled paper is a combination of waste paper, pre-consumer waste, and
post-consumer waste. Choose recycled paper that meets the same
specifications, except brightness, as standard paper (see Table B-1), and
that has an appearance suitable for your needs. HP recommends that
recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood.
Media to Avoid
Follow these guidelines to avoid poor print quality or damage to your
printer:
·Do not use paper that is too rough.
·Do not use paper that contains embossed letterheads or is coated.
·Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations.
·Do not use multi-part forms or carbonless paper.
·Do not use paper with irregularities such as tabs or staples.
·Do not use letterhead paper with low temperature dyes or thermography.
Pre-printed forms or letterhead should use inks compatible with
392
oF/200oC temperatures.
·Do not use any media that produces hazardous emissions, melts, offsets, or
discolors when heated to 392oF/200oC for 0.2 seconds.
·Do not use paper that has already been printed on or fed through a
photocopier or printer.
·Do not use paper with a watermark if solid fills are to be printed.
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							Overhead Transparencies 
Use only overhead transparencies recommended for use in this printer. 
When printing color overhead transparencies, the printer will automatically
direct the overhead transparency to the face-up lower output bin.  You must
pull the bin out before sending the job.
Note
Try to handle transparencies using the edges.  Oils from your fingers can be
deposited on the transparency, possibly causing print quality problems.
Glossy Paper
Use only HP glossy paper in this printer.  Contact your HP dealer to
purchase glossy paper. 
Overhead Transparency Specifications
Description Specifications
Electrical Surface
Resistivity2.0 to 15 x 10
10 ohms per square inch.
Fusing Compatibility Overhead transparency materials must be compatible
with the heat and pressure of the fusing process.
Materials must not discolor, melt, offset, or release
hazardous emissions when heated to 392°F/200°C
for 1.2 seconds.
Caliper (Thickness) .0048 to .0052 in/0.12 to 0.132 mm Table B-2
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Environmental Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Power Requirements100/127V (+/- 10%) 
60 Hz (+/-2 Hz)220/240V +/- 10%) 
50 Hz (+/-2 Hz)
Power Consumption (typical)
    During Printing:
    During Standby:
    Power save mode:470 W (average)
80 W (average)

						

							Acoustic Emissions
Acoustic Emissions
Operation position Per ISO 9296, DIN 45635,T.19
Printing L
PA  56 dB(A)
Standby L
PA  42 dB(A)
Bystander 1m Per ISO 7779, DIN 45635,T.19
Printing L
PA  51 dB(A)
Standby L
PA  36 dB(A)
Sound Power Per ISO 9296
Printing L
WAD=6.7 bels(A)
Standby L
WAD=5.2 bels(A)
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							FCC Regulations
FCC Statement (Class B)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
·Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
·Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
·Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
·Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
NoteUse of a shielded interface cable is required to comply within the Class B
limits in Part 15 of FCC rules.
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							Safety Information
Laser Safety
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products
manufactured since August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products
marketed in the United States.
This printer is certified as a “Class 1 laser product under the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance
Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of
1968. Since radiation emitted inside this printer is completely confined
within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot
escape during any phase of normal user operation.
WARNINGNever operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from
the Laser/Scanner Assembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can
damage your eyes. The label in Figure C-1 is located on the Laser/Scanner
Assembly.
Ozone Emission
The corona assemblies found in laser printers and photocopiers generate
ozone gas (O
3) as a by-product of the electrophotographic process. Ozone is
only generated while the printer is printing (while the coronas are
energized).
Figure C-1
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