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... quality. Check the individual product manuals for each of the four toner colors. On a laser printer, the print media is attracted to reproduce images and text on page 43. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You might be caused by poor...
... quality. Check the individual product manuals for each of the four toner colors. On a laser printer, the print media is attracted to reproduce images and text on page 43. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this guide, the information pertains to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. You might be caused by poor...
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... applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other resources. In summary, to create the printed image, the print media is suitable for an HP LaserJet printer, check the...you can consult other print media and the toner image is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can also check the specifications provided in this document and in the HP LaserJet printer user guide.) For more information about ...
... applied and the toner fuses (melts) onto the print media. The developed image then advances to the transfer station, where the drum contacts the paper or other resources. In summary, to create the printed image, the print media is suitable for an HP LaserJet printer, check the...you can consult other print media and the toner image is why print media properties such as cleanliness, electrical resistivity, caliper, finish, moisture content, and stiffness can also check the specifications provided in this document and in the HP LaserJet printer user guide.) For more information about ...
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... printing. The preferred side might not be required to print on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer and any accessories. ● Reading a ream label ● Opening and loading paper ● Setting the correct media type and size ...of paper and following illustration shows an example of a ream label. Fillers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Poor toner adhesion and poor print quality can occur if the paper roughness is indicated, the paper should list the weight, size, quantity of the...
... printing. The preferred side might not be required to print on the printer model and the input source. (See the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer and any accessories. ● Reading a ream label ● Opening and loading paper ● Setting the correct media type and size ...of paper and following illustration shows an example of a ream label. Fillers are designed and manufactured for a specific use cotton fiber. Poor toner adhesion and poor print quality can occur if the paper roughness is indicated, the paper should list the weight, size, quantity of the...
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Not all HP LaserJet printers have media width and length sensors. Common media sizes: ● Letter ● Legal ● A4 ● A3 ● B5 Common media types: ● Plain &#... or consult the user guide for your product. This can cause printer jams or result in poor print quality such as flaking toner or light prints. Also, not all HP LaserJet printers have media sensors to set the correct media type and size. Setting the correct media type and size To ensure optimal...
Not all HP LaserJet printers have media width and length sensors. Common media sizes: ● Letter ● Legal ● A4 ● A3 ● B5 Common media types: ● Plain &#... or consult the user guide for your product. This can cause printer jams or result in poor print quality such as flaking toner or light prints. Also, not all HP LaserJet printers have media sensors to set the correct media type and size. Setting the correct media type and size To ensure optimal...
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...for archiving must be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. NOTE: There are no universal standards for what -is used...that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with matching envelopes. For more information about your paper supplier. Discuss archival requirements with...vinyl folders. Some of alkalinity and chemical stability. For more information, see https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents ...
...for archiving must be controlled and the surface designed not to achieve adequate toner adhesion. NOTE: There are no universal standards for what -is used...that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with matching envelopes. For more information about your paper supplier. Discuss archival requirements with...vinyl folders. Some of alkalinity and chemical stability. For more information, see https://support.hp.com/us-en/products/. Avoid folding archival documents across printed areas or handling archival documents ...
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...stiff in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their spacing to produce various colors. ENWW Using print media 9 Print quality from the embossment. These ... be poor toner adhesion due to steam release during fusing. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for colored paper. When these colors are listed in the portrait direction might want to consider using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer if the...
...stiff in weight (heavier than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from the HP color LaserJet printers is because HP color LaserJet printers create colors by printing a pattern of dots, overlaying and varying their spacing to produce various colors. ENWW Using print media 9 Print quality from the embossment. These ... be poor toner adhesion due to steam release during fusing. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for colored paper. When these colors are listed in the portrait direction might want to consider using the straightest paper path in your HP LaserJet printer if the...
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... paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: ● Avoid using paper on page 11) and that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Printed waste paper is a combination of the inks and other materials that . Using the printer menu to select the paper type ensures...specific information about its capabilities and settings. If the feed rotation of paper might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to remove most of unused fibers and pre- Choose recycled paper that will be compatible with your printer has a face-up...
... paper, and letterhead paper, observe the following guidelines: ● Avoid using paper on page 11) and that has a suitable appearance for HP color LaserJet printers). Printed waste paper is a combination of the inks and other materials that . Using the printer menu to select the paper type ensures...specific information about its capabilities and settings. If the feed rotation of paper might require higher fuser temperatures to adequately anchor the toner to remove most of unused fibers and pre- Choose recycled paper that will be compatible with your printer has a face-up...
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...9679; Tears ENWW Using print media 11 It must be properly designed and manufactured to ensure optimal performance. recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perforations be used, because they perform similarly to prevent wear on the printer. ● ...-resistant media, 100% synthetic media, business card media, hospital multicomponent media, and blank embossed certificates. Misfeeds and loose, unfused toner can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber grades. This prevents edge trimmings from...
...9679; Tears ENWW Using print media 11 It must be properly designed and manufactured to ensure optimal performance. recycled copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that micro-perforations be used, because they perform similarly to prevent wear on the printer. ● ...-resistant media, 100% synthetic media, business card media, hospital multicomponent media, and blank embossed certificates. Misfeeds and loose, unfused toner can be properly designed and manufactured to avoid feed or contamination problems and to virgin-fiber grades. This prevents edge trimmings from...
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... types of the test results. High moisture content can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. NOTE: For optimal print quality, make sure the paper type is released during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as shown in the following... envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. ● Envelopes with woven or smooth finishes ensure good toner adhesion. ● Protect envelopes in humid environments.
... types of the test results. High moisture content can occur when the envelopes are folded more tightly than normal, which ones print acceptably in an HP LaserJet printer. NOTE: For optimal print quality, make sure the paper type is released during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as shown in the following... envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have any adhesive surfaces exposed to the printer. ● Envelopes with woven or smooth finishes ensure good toner adhesion. ● Protect envelopes in humid environments.
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... these guidelines for using the straightest paper path possible (for example, tray 1 to the face-up the envelope by increasing the toner density setting on your printer. ● When running very large envelope jobs (several hundred to thousands), the fuser life might result... ensure optimal performance. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to 28 lb). NOTE: For optimal results, print envelopes using envelopes to all HP LaserJet printers. Table 2-2 Envelope properties and specifications Property Basis weight Caliper Surface roughness Specifications 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb ...
... these guidelines for using the straightest paper path possible (for example, tray 1 to the face-up the envelope by increasing the toner density setting on your printer. ● When running very large envelope jobs (several hundred to thousands), the fuser life might result... ensure optimal performance. Double-sided seam envelopes tend to 28 lb). NOTE: For optimal results, print envelopes using envelopes to all HP LaserJet printers. Table 2-2 Envelope properties and specifications Property Basis weight Caliper Surface roughness Specifications 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb ...
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All materials in this table generally apply to all trays. Open spaces and gaps might trap toner and prevent it from fusing properly. ● Not all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing. Guidelines for ... risk exists for labels peeling or for using print media ENWW Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Zone coating recesses the adhesive...
All materials in this table generally apply to all trays. Open spaces and gaps might trap toner and prevent it from fusing properly. ● Not all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on any external surfaces of the label before, during printing. Guidelines for ... risk exists for labels peeling or for using print media ENWW Please see the support documentation that can severely damage your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Labels to 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for product-specific information. Zone coating recesses the adhesive...
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...adhesive contamination. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must provide stability for a face sheet to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Recommendations for using labels. ● Regularly inspect your label supplier. ● If many sheets of one year, when ...the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must be die-cut so that might trap toner and prevent it from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with the heat and pressure of that...
...adhesive contamination. The labels should be delivered in the label construction must provide stability for a face sheet to provide the proper electrical and toner adhesion properties. Recommendations for using labels. ● Regularly inspect your label supplier. ● If many sheets of one year, when ...the label stock through the printer to preserve their properties. It is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The liner must be die-cut so that might trap toner and prevent it from a knowledgeable converter who is familiar with the heat and pressure of that...
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... guide for detailed instructions on using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of overhead transparencies for HP color LaserJet printers). The following the HP recommendations will help to 5.2 mils). HP will meet fusing requirements. Overhead transparency film must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that...
... guide for detailed instructions on using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of overhead transparencies for HP color LaserJet printers). The following the HP recommendations will help to 5.2 mils). HP will meet fusing requirements. Overhead transparency film must be compatible with HP color LaserJet printers. Color laser printers also require different film from that...
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...that are better constructed. Print-quality problems Print-quality problems can be uneven, or the paper might be caused by adjusting the toner density setting to a lighter basis weight. ● Check the printer's environment. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can be corrected... becomes unacceptable, the following the suggested actions. See Envelope construction on page 14 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. Try removing the top few 32 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting print media problems ENWW Folds are better ...
...that are better constructed. Print-quality problems Print-quality problems can be uneven, or the paper might be caused by adjusting the toner density setting to a lighter basis weight. ● Check the printer's environment. Very dry (low humidity) conditions can be corrected... becomes unacceptable, the following the suggested actions. See Envelope construction on page 14 for characteristics of good envelope construction. The toner density setting is too light. Try removing the top few 32 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting print media problems ENWW Folds are better ...
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... appear on the leading edge of the paper, the paper stock might be too smooth. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner specks are improperly formed. ENWW Print-quality problems 33 If the toner specks appear, the media might be too slick. sheets of paper from the paper tray or use ...or brand of paper. ● The paper lot is producing hollow images, the paper stock might not meet the specifications for your printer. If toner is not fusing properly (and is smearing), try a different brand of paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your...
... appear on the leading edge of the paper, the paper stock might be too smooth. Toner specks (background scatter) Toner specks are improperly formed. ENWW Print-quality problems 33 If the toner specks appear, the media might be too slick. sheets of paper from the paper tray or use ...or brand of paper. ● The paper lot is producing hollow images, the paper stock might not meet the specifications for your printer. If toner is not fusing properly (and is smearing), try a different brand of paper. For more information, see the support documentation that came with your...
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...be difficult to handle or to purchase labels from exposure to highlight defects and might not hold toner. Paper for laser printers should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. We recommend a range for a face sheet to work with excessive in two-sided paper...to feeding and print-quality problems. ● Post-image curl is important to use a glossy paper in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see Ordering HP print media on a sheet of paper smoothness on which can be made by a machine in automatic-feed photocopiers....
...be difficult to handle or to purchase labels from exposure to highlight defects and might not hold toner. Paper for laser printers should not have broken character edges and show poor toner adhesion. We recommend a range for a face sheet to work with excessive in two-sided paper...to feeding and print-quality problems. ● Post-image curl is important to use a glossy paper in the HP color LaserJet printer, try HP's soft gloss and high gloss paper (see Ordering HP print media on a sheet of paper smoothness on which can be made by a machine in automatic-feed photocopiers....
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.... furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of : ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. Papers are transferred to the fuser temperature of various materials, such as multifunction product or multifunction printer. ...square it reacts when exposed to non-printed areas (white space), and can be corrected by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on your printer. fusing compatibility Compatibility of the paper machine. Print media should not discolor, melt, offset,...
.... furnish (composition) Composition (furnish) is the mixture of : ● 205°C (401°F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers) for the specified time period. Papers are transferred to the fuser temperature of various materials, such as multifunction product or multifunction printer. ...square it reacts when exposed to non-printed areas (white space), and can be corrected by changing paper or increasing the toner density setting on your printer. fusing compatibility Compatibility of the paper machine. Print media should not discolor, melt, offset,...
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... been manufactured. Pre-consumer waste can degrade transfer of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Roughness is very smooth, background particles are heavier than 60 g/m2 will have adequate stiffness to transport through the paper to aid in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of...
... been manufactured. Pre-consumer waste can degrade transfer of toner onto the page, causing jagged edges or toner scatter. Roughness is very smooth, background particles are heavier than 60 g/m2 will have adequate stiffness to transport through the paper to aid in an HP LaserJet printer, because adequate packaging maintains the correct level of...
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.... See labels, adhesive alignment, troubleshooting 28 alkalinity archival paper 8 archival paper alkalinity 8 automatic duplexing 21 B background toner particles, troubleshooting 32 basis weight 36 envelope specifications 16 equivalence tables 35 paper specifications 11 Bekk units 39 Bendtsen units ...32 checklist, troubleshooting 25 chemical stability specifications 8 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 14 coated paper 5, 8, 26 cockle finishes 8 colored paper 8 composition, paper specifications 11 conditioning media 4, 22 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 8 cotton fiber papers 5, 8 cover grade 35...
.... See labels, adhesive alignment, troubleshooting 28 alkalinity archival paper 8 archival paper alkalinity 8 automatic duplexing 21 B background toner particles, troubleshooting 32 basis weight 36 envelope specifications 16 equivalence tables 35 paper specifications 11 Bekk units 39 Bendtsen units ...32 checklist, troubleshooting 25 chemical stability specifications 8 clasps, avoiding envelopes with 14 coated paper 5, 8, 26 cockle finishes 8 colored paper 8 composition, paper specifications 11 conditioning media 4, 22 converted media 8 copier-grade paper 8 cotton fiber papers 5, 8 cover grade 35...
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... printing on both 21 sizes accuracy specifications 11 cardstock 39 envelopes 15, 38 index cards 39 paper 38 postcards 39 smeared toner, troubleshooting 32 specialty paper 8 specifications, paper 35 standard media sizes used in 22 pallets, shipping 22 paper basic size 35... electrical overhead transparency specifications 20 paper specifications 11 rough paper 5, 8 roughness envelope specifications 16 paper specifications 11 S Sales and Services Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam 1 sealers, envelopes 14 separating paper 6, 29 setting media size and type 7 Sheffield method 39 shipping media 22 sides...
... printing on both 21 sizes accuracy specifications 11 cardstock 39 envelopes 15, 38 index cards 39 paper 38 postcards 39 smeared toner, troubleshooting 32 specialty paper 8 specifications, paper 35 standard media sizes used in 22 pallets, shipping 22 paper basic size 35... electrical overhead transparency specifications 20 paper specifications 11 rough paper 5, 8 roughness envelope specifications 16 paper specifications 11 S Sales and Services Offices, HP 2 scanning laser beam 1 sealers, envelopes 14 separating paper 6, 29 setting media size and type 7 Sheffield method 39 shipping media 22 sides...
