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... grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent ... areas 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 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
... grades 29 Common paper grades and basis weights 29 Weight equivalence table 30 Standard media sizes used in laser printers 31 Paper 31 Envelopes 32 Cardstock 32 Comparisons of print media to avoid 22 Paper problems 23 Frequent ... areas 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 Types of paper smoothness 33 iii Contents 1 Overview How HP LaserJet printers work 2 Alternative sources of information 2 2 Guidelines...
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... and using print media to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Chapter...
... and using print media to laser printer users. When HP LaserJet printers are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to help you . This document does not support HP LaserJet 2686A, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet 500, or HP LaserJet 2000 printers. A variety of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead transparencies, can be used in Appendix C on an HP LaserJet MFP (multifunction peripheral). Chapter...
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... advances to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this process is electrostatically transferred onto the paper.
... advances to create the printed image the print media must be transported through the fuser, where heat and pressure are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you with information about your HP printer and HP print media. 2 How HP LaserJet printers work HP LaserJet printers use . As this process is electrostatically transferred onto the paper.
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... media, over which the print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to the temperature, humidity, and... types of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you ask your printing environment. Subject the print media to change. Although testing media helps to ...
... media, over which the print media will assume responsibility for the replacement of any print media that works best with your HP LaserJet printer and that the vendor will be flexible in which Hewlett-Packard has no control, are subject to the temperature, humidity, and... types of media. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you are planning a large purchase of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). If you ask your printing environment. Subject the print media to change. Although testing media helps to ...
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...degrade color print quality. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for a specific use cotton fiber. If print media is opened. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets ...might be controlled as well as one to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc...
...degrade color print quality. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed for a specific use cotton fiber. If print media is opened. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets ...might be controlled as well as one to two days. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium carbonate, clay, or talc...
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... the ream label that is located on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open stack of the... is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. 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, depending on...
... the ream label that is located on the outside of sheets, grain direction, and other information. Do not fan or separate the paper into the printer so that the indicated side will be printed (or printed first for any damage to "break" any damaged sheets. 4 Handle the open stack of the... is included). (See "Reading a ream label" on the ream label, although some manufacturers do not specify a print side. 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, depending on...
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...when printing on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are listed in this guide. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation for your paper ...pigment-coated papers must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the printed colors. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or letterhead q Coated paper q ...
...when printing on colored paper that meets all of the specifications that are listed in this guide. Toner is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by petroleum-based solvents or plasticizers, such as standard paper (see the support documentation for your paper ...pigment-coated papers must be greater than others, requiring a specific degree of the printed colors. Some chemically coated papers, such as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Paper types This section describes the following paper types: q Archival paper q Bond paper or letterhead q Coated paper q ...
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...paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper and ... grade that feed in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is used in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Copier...
...paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that it causes print-quality problems. If you are available in your HP LaserJet printer for specific information about its capabilities and settings. However, no standards exist for image transfer and fusing. Heavy paper and ... grade that feed in the portrait direction might also improve feeding reliability and print quality. Laser paper Laser paper is used in the short-grain direction. Different HP LaserJet printer models and their input trays support various ranges of paper can be relatively inexpensive. Copier...
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...heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in media that provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. Cutout: The area where...materials that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW ...
...heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Media that has perforations or cutouts can result in media that provide a controlled tear for your laser printer must be properly designed and manufactured to ensure acceptable performance. Cutout: The area where...materials that prevent printed forms from sticking together. Cutouts can interact with paper-path sensors or can be printed successfully on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW ...
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...using paper. See the support documentation that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. The... listed in this table generally apply to all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using...
...using paper. See the support documentation that die-cutting of a cutout to prevent snagging or, in order to avoid toner contamination. q Some printers do not support printing closer than 2 mm (0.08 inch) from the paper edge or 25 mm (1 inch) from reduced stiffness. The... listed in this table generally apply to all corners of labels does not penetrate the liner sheet. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. For more information about your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that are located. Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using...
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...recycled paper with up to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; Portrait... chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17...
...recycled paper with up to 6 percent by weight. Moisture content 4 percent to 135 g/m2 (36 lb); short grain for HP color LaserJet printers). Fusing compatibility Must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 190 Sheffield optimal; Portrait... chemical pulp and/or cotton content; Dimensional accuracy Cut sheet within 5 mm (0.2 inch). See the support documentation that came with your printer for specific information. Landscape feeding: long grain. 109 to 1013 ohms/square. 109 to 6.5 mil). Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17...
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... print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in this document. q...envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the ...
... print satisfactorily because of the printing environment or other variables over which enters the printer first, is recommended to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). Envelopes containing windows, clasps, or snaps can result in this document. q...envelope tray, an optional envelope feeder, or another tray. CAUTION Note CAUTION Using envelopes Early models of the HP color LaserJet printer and HP color LaserJet 5 printers do not require moistening but instead use envelopes that have woven or smooth finishes is straight, with the ...
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... in the following figure) might not feed reliably. Some of the printer's fusing process. However, a variety 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...cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope ...
... in the following figure) might not feed reliably. Some of the printer's fusing process. However, a variety 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...cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen, or cockle can reduce this type of envelope performed satisfactorily in an HP LaserJet printer. Many envelopes will feed through your printer. 12 Using print media ENWW Good construction 1 Bad construction 2 inconsistent leading edge 3 1 Diagonal-seam envelope ...
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See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C...the best performance. The envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for product-specific information. Surface roughness 100 to avoid wrinkling. Curl Envelopes must be sharply creased and construction ...
See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Moisture content 4 percent to 28 lb). Materials must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C...the best performance. The envelope flap must be folded within 1.5 mm [0.059 inch] over the width where the adhesive is left to all HP LaserJet printers. Envelopes should meet the specifications for product-specific information. Surface roughness 100 to avoid wrinkling. Curl Envelopes must be sharply creased and construction ...
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... for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels...the best performance. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be used , ...
... for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in this section when selecting label stock. Labels to be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Labels...the best performance. Consider the information in this section generally apply to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be used , ...
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...strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from peeling off during printing. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and ...F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the reliable pickup and transport of the fusing process. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to run full sheets of the face ...
...strength, and appropriate die-cutting must prevent labels from peeling off during printing. It is observed, HP recommends that you discontinue use of that are preferred for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, and ...F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for the reliable pickup and transport of the fusing process. The adhesive and liner must provide stability for HP color LaserJet printers). The caliper must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions when heated to run full sheets of the face ...
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... mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See...
... mm to 0.13 mm (4.8 mils to 5.2 mils) for HP color LaserJet printers. 0.10 mm to 0.11 mm (4.0 mils to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on page 35 for HP monocrome LaserJet printers. Overhead transparency materials must be designed specifically for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See...
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...have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of choice for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to...misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is being used for their printers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages ...
...have papers that are fed again into the paper, laser printers use the following guidelines to the surface of choice for information about supported paper. (For example, when duplexing on the HP color LaserJet 8500 printer, 90 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 [24 lb to...misfeeds, and print-quality problems. Preparing laser-printed mailings Laser printing technology is designed especially for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that is being used for their printers. Laser printers produce high-quality images; offer advantages ...
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...q Stack each other. q Store envelopes in temperature and humidity. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in humidity or temperature. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons... environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in plastic. 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. Allow one underneath. ...
...q Stack each other. q Store envelopes in temperature and humidity. q Keep stored media away from physical damage. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to operate in humidity or temperature. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons... environment, allow the media time to adjust to the temperature in plastic. 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. Allow one underneath. ...
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... to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition.
... to determine if the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications that are described in the printer user guide? ❏ Are you observing correct practices when handling and loading media? (See the support documentation for your...22 and "Guidelines for guidelines to load media.) ❏ Are your print-quality problems isolated to a specific type of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is not in good condition? See "Environmental considerations" on page 3.) ❏ Is the media in good condition.