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06-20-2016 09:46 PM
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.
06-21-2016 05:01 AM
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.
06-21-2016 05:42 AM
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.
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06-21-2016 07:16 AM
Here you have the printer specs for glossy paper
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06-21-2016 07:51 AM
@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.
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.
06-21-2016 09:21 AM
>> ... 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.

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