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...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
...28 Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines for using media Using print media 4 Preparing print media for use 4 Using...4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 Shipping and storing print media 19 Environmental considerations 19 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist 21 Basic troubleshooting 22...
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... selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. This manual provides guidelines for information about these terms, see the documentation that are discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product...
... selecting and using print media to help troubleshoot HP LaserJet printer problems that might encounter some terms that came with laser printers. This manual provides guidelines for information about these terms, see the documentation that are discussed in this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. Check the individual product...
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..., ready for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your user guide and you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After...
..., ready for an HP LaserJet printer. To print a page in your user guide and you purchased your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can affect the print quality and media-handling performance of print media for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. How HP LaserJet printers work ENWW After...
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...those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, long-...as proper handling and storage by the customer. Although testing media helps to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to be used...
...those specifications. The customer assumes all responsibility for the quality and performance of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you ask your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, long-...as proper handling and storage by the customer. Although testing media helps to the temperature, humidity, and printing applications in your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will assume responsibility for the replacement of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are subject to be used...
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... many of these bond papers, using this type of photocopier papers. Papers that are optimized for use . Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable...
... many of these bond papers, using this type of photocopier papers. Papers that are optimized for use . Some print jobs require a paper that laser printer and copy machines use cotton fiber. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be needed. or copier-grade papers. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable...
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... you open stack of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The preferred.... 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the tray, flex the stack in Appendix C on page 39. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray.) The following...
... you open stack of paper as little as bent corners, wrinkles, nicked edges, or glue contamination. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be indicated by an arrow on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. The preferred.... 4 Handle the open paper and load it into the tray, flex the stack in Appendix C on page 39. However, before loading the paper into the printer input tray: 1 Place the wrapped ream of paper on a flat surface, with the seam side up or face-down in the input tray.) The following...
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... by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in your printed colors. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in vinyl folders. Avoid folding archival documents across ... for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; When these grades of paper with your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of your HP LaserJet printer if ...
... by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their use colored paper in your printed colors. This is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as those found in vinyl folders. Avoid folding archival documents across ... for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; When these grades of paper with your printer's specifications, see "Guidelines for using , it cannot adjust the output colors for archiving must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of your HP LaserJet printer if ...
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...lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper ...performance you want. 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Also, using the straightest paper path in the portrait direction might...
...lb bond) and cardstock generally refers to prevent multiple-sheet feeding that is greater than 163 g/m2 in photocopiers and laser printers. Laser paper Laser paper is another premium-quality paper grade that the manufacturer uses. CAUTION Copier paper (plain paper) Although copier paper ...performance you want. 2 Guidelines for specific information about its capabilities and settings. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that feed in your HP LaserJet printer for using a different paper type or brand. Also, using the straightest paper path in the portrait direction might...
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...Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that will be printed successfully on the printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use ...careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q When the form is usually washed to ...
...Seal the forms in a laser printer. q Avoid processing preprinted forms that will be printed successfully on the printer. and post-consumer waste paper. Choose recycled paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). Because these processes use ...careful not to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for using paper" on HP LaserJet printers and has found that you make sure your HP LaserJet printer. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. q When the form is usually washed to ...
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q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08...cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of edge rollover to be printed. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, ...
q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for most printing. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08...cutout to prevent snagging or, in the direction of edge rollover to be printed. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the support documentation that edge trimmings will not scratch the photosensitive drum, ...
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... not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80...: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
... not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). recycled paper with your printer for weights greater than 135 g/m2. See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80...: long grain up to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for specific information. Cut edge quality Cuts must be smooth and clean with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers).
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... q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily ... and consistency that have baggy construction; q Avoid using envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using media 11...
... q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have thick or curved leading edges; Most HP LaserJet printers can print on many sizes and styles of envelopes by using envelopes" on page 13 and still not print satisfactorily ... and consistency that have baggy construction; q Avoid using envelopes that your HP LaserJet printer. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not feed through the printer's fuser area. Observe the following guidelines when purchasing and using media 11...
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... construction might not feed reliably. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of diagonal seams, tend to...sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Some of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here...
... construction might not feed reliably. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope 2 Double-sided seam envelope 3 Manila envelope Summary of HP envelope testing Hewlett-Packard tests many types of diagonal seams, tend to...sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. Some of this effect by increasing the toner density setting on your HP LaserJet printer without problems. However, some envelopes to feed well and others to jam or wrinkle unless the edges are listed here...
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... 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 28 lb). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Envelopes should meet the specifications for best performance, which... is applied). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section...
... 0.14 mm (3.6 mil to 28 lb). Packaging Protective box to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Surface roughness 100 to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 200 Sheffield. Envelopes should meet the specifications for best performance, which... is applied). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not be tight (not baggy) to all HP LaserJet printers. Note Guidelines for using media 13 Fusing compatibility All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section...
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... pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed...
... pressure of a face sheet (the printable surface), pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a liner (a carrier sheet coated with laser printers are used in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable emissions when heated to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. Consider the information in this section when selecting label stock. The specifications listed...
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...preferred for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. Improved processes are being labeled. The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The... liner is occurring on the print surface. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Different adhesives can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing....
...preferred for laser printing because they can be removed after printing. Improved processes are being labeled. The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). The... liner is occurring on the print surface. Make sure to run several sheets of paper through the printer. Different adhesives can be made compatible with the heat and pressure of fusing....
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... apply to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to...
... apply to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. CAUTION CAUTION Note Using overhead transparencies Overhead transparency film must be designed specifically for HP color LaserJet printers). Color laser printers also require different film from that provide the best performance. The thickness requirement for monochrome overhead transparency film is 0.10 to 0.11 mm (4.0 to...
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... sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is being used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual...
... sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can cause jams, misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is being used by more and more information.) Hewlett-Packard recommends manually refeeding sheets only through the manual...
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...paper is used. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. Packaging must ... significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to operate in curling...
...paper is used. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Shipping and storing print media The performance of HP LaserJet printers depends on the condition of the print media that will cause the media to assume unwanted characteristics. Packaging must ... significant temperature difference exists between the storage environment and the printing environment. 2 Guidelines for using media 19 Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are shipping media across bodies of environmental conditions. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to operate in curling...
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... result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to determine... is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...
... result from print media that does not meet the specifications that are described in this document? (See "Types of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition. The following sections further explain the possible causes of and solutions to determine... is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...