HP LaserJet Printers - Print Media Guide
The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other print
media and the toner image is electrostatically transferred onto the paper. After transfer, the print media passes
through the fuser, where heat and pressure are applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. The
print media is then delivered to the output bin, ready for use.
In summary, to create the printed image, the print media is transported through the printer, charged
electrostatically, and heated. This is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper,
nish, moisture content, and stiness can aect the print quality and media-handling performance of your HP
LaserJet printer.
Other resources
For assistance with your HP LaserJet printer or print media, you can consult other resources.
To determine if the print media is suitable for an HP LaserJet printer, check the media manufacturer's website for
specications. You can also check the specications provided in this document and in the printer user guide.
Printing issues can have multiple causes. Switching to a dierent print media is often the quickest way to resolve
issues with print quality and media transport. If you have tried the suggestions provided in this document and in
the printer user guide, and you still need assistance, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the printer.
You can also obtain support through the worldwide network of HP Sales and Service Oces. (See the sales and
service listings in the HP LaserJet printer user guide.)
For more information about your HP printer and HP print media, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com.
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