General Guidelines
Using Paper D-13
Using Paper
Note It is possible that labels could meet all of the general specifications listed in "Adhesive
Label arrangements" and still not print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or
other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control.
Note The following actions can cause labels to peel off, possibly damaging the inside of
your printer: printing on labels while the printer is in duplex mode or removing individual
labels from the carrier sheet, then printing on the remaining labels.
Note Hewlett-Packard does not recommend removing any labels from the carrier sheet and
then printing on the remaining labels. If labels must be removed, remove them from the bottom
of the carrier sheet, continuing toward the top.
Note Overhead transparencies used in D640 printers must be able to withstand the 392°F
(200°C) temperature encountered in the printer's fusing process.
Specifications for overhead transparencies are summarized in Table D-6, “Overhead
transparency specifications summary”.
Table D-5 Label specifications
Adhesive
Must not be on any external surfaces of the label before, during or after
printing.
Label construction and die-cutting must not allow labels to peel off during
transport, printing, or fusing.
Basis Weight
32 to 34 pounds (120 to 128 g/m
2
).
Curl
In-ream: flat within 0.2 in. (5 mm).
Finishing
Cut sheet within 0.031 in. (0.79 mm) of nominal and within 0.2° of
square.
Fusing
Compatibility
All adhesives, carrier sheets, top sheets, and other materials used in
label construction 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).
Packaging
Moisture proof wrap to preserve properties.
Shelf Life
One year, minimum, stored at 72°F (22°C) and 50% R.H.
Refer to
Purchasing
in the next section for ordering HP labels.
