Can I Use Glossy Paper with LaserJet Printer?

[MichaelYYZ]

I have a good supply of Epson "DURABrite ink Glossy Photo Paper" which is indicated to be used with Epson Stylus C63/C64/C83/C84/CX5400/CX6400 printers (inkjet). I don't have any of these printers. Would I be able to use this paper with my HP MFP M577z, or would I risk damaging the printer? Thank you for your advice.

[dansdaduk]

As this paper (no longer produced by Epson?) was intended to be used with (certain) inkjet devices, I strongly suspect that you would indeed cause damage to your laser printer if you used this paper with it.

[SHThompson]

I absolutely agree, any media put in a laser printer should either specify that it is rated for use in a laser printer or multipurpose.

In some cases media is specifically rated for use in a color laser printer.

The issue is that media fed through a LaserJet has to be able to handle a whole lot more heat than media that runs through an inkjet.

[Reskape]

Here you have the printer specs for glossy paper 

HPSC | B5L48A

HP Professional Laser Paper

HPSC | B5L48AHPSC | B5L48A

HP Laser Brochure Paper

HP Laser Glossy Brochure Paper 150 gsm-150 sht/Letter/8.5 x 11 in	Q6611A	Compare
HP Laser Glossy Brochure Paper 200 gsm-100 sht/Letter/8.5 x 11 in	Q6608A	Compare
HP Laser Glossy Tri-fold Brochure Paper 150 gsm-150 sht/Letter/8.5 x 11 in

HP Premium Glossy Presentation Paper 120 gsm-250 sht/Letter/8.5 x 11 in

HP Professional Glossy Laser Paper 120 gsm-250 sht/A4/210 x 297 mm	CG964A	Compare
HP Professional Glossy Laser Paper 150 gsm-150 sht/A4/210 x 297 mm	CG965A	Compare
HP Professional Glossy Laser Photo Paper 200 gsm-100 sht/A4/210 x 297 mm	CG966A	Compare

[MichaelYYZ]

@SHThompson wrote:
The issue is that media fed through a LaserJet has to be able to handle a whole lot more heat than media that runs through an inkjet.

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I understand. But what could happen in this case? I'm sure the paper would not 'melt' in the fuser (like an inadequate transparency). Unless the glossiness is created by the application of some kind of 'plastic' layer on top of the paper substrate... Is this how glossy paper is made, perhaps?

Or, maybe, the toner granules would not adhere properly to the paper due to its possibly poor electrostatic properties or lack of thermal binding with the toner. But in this case, I suppose the print quality would be poor, although the printer would not be damaged. 

[dansdaduk]

>> ... I'm sure the paper would not 'melt' in the fuser (like an inadequate transparency). Unless the glossiness is created by the application of some kind of 'plastic' layer on top of the paper substrate ...

I think that is the problem - the glossy face on inkjet photo paper (which needs to be able to absorb liquid ink) is not designed for the (much) higher temperatures experienced when passed through a laser printer fuser unit, and the likelihood is that the fuser and/or rollers would be contaminated or damaged.

See this old thread: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Inkjet-Printing/What-damage-would-result-from-using-inkjet-paper-in-a-l...

Of course, it's your printer: if you want to try to save money by using up old (inkjet) paper stock, you have to weigh up the savings here against the probable repair / replacement costs involved when you find that the laser printer is damaged.

[MichaelYYZ]

Thank you! Everything makes complete sense. I certainly am not going to risk my new laser printer.