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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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper 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...
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 paper 4 Using envelopes 11 Using labels 14 ... Improperly formed or wavy characters 28 Toner smear 28 Toner specks (background scatter 28 Appendix A Specifications U.S. paper 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...
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... (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For specific information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead...
... (multifunction peripheral). This manual provides guidelines for information about what media your HP LaserJet printer. Chapter 1 Overview 1 For specific information about print-media specifications. See the user guide for each printer for selecting and using print media to laser printer users. 1 Overview Note Note HP LaserJet printers quickly and quietly produce documents of print media, including paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead...
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... you are planning a large purchase of media. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, long-term satisfaction...
... you are planning a large purchase of media. The customer assumes all responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer. This section is advisable to use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that works best with your print media vendor for a guarantee that its performance, long-term satisfaction...
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... copier-grade papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets...
... copier-grade papers. High-quality laser and copier papers are usually made from 100 percent chemical wood pulp and are designed and manufactured for a specific use. These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Paper is being produced with an HP color LaserJet printer can become wavy or the sheets...
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... must be specifically designed for laser printers. The electrical properties must be controlled and the surface designed not to blister during fusing. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for archiving must not flake or shed particles that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create...
... must be specifically designed for laser printers. The electrical properties must be controlled and the surface designed not to blister during fusing. To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for archiving must not flake or shed particles that is often watermarked, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is because HP color LaserJet printers create...
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... specific information about its capabilities and settings. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. In addition, do not print closer than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that light is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer...
... specific information about its capabilities and settings. These optimized properties can be relatively inexpensive. In addition, do not print closer than 15 mm (0.59 inch) from nesting. Glossy paper Glossy paper is a coated paper that is manufactured with a very smooth finish so that light is less stiff in photocopiers and laser printers. Different HP LaserJet printer...
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...moisture content of the sheet 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 Hewlett...materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be careful not to a cutout location. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to ensure acceptable performance. Special print media Paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "...
...moisture content of the sheet 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 Hewlett...materials, tools, and techniques, HP recommends that you make sure your laser printer must be careful not to a cutout location. Recycled paper Recycled paper is usually washed to ensure acceptable performance. Special print media Paper that meets the same specifications as standard paper (see "...
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...provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this ... punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-...
...provide the best performance when using extremely heavy or light paper. The following table summarizes the guidelines that came with your printer's specifications, see the support documentation that cutouts are not made at a position where paper-path sensors are listed in this ... punch cutouts and perforations from the side to be printed. q Orient perforations in the case of labels, peeling. q Round all HP LaserJet printers. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when working with a knowledgeable vendor to develop media that will have perforations or die-...
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.../or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Portrait .... Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your...
.../or cotton content; Cut edge quality Cuts must be used. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that came with no fray or edge roll. Portrait .... Caliper 0.09 mm to 0.17 mm (3.5 mil to 5 percent groundwood can be degraded at outer ranges). short grain for specific information. recycled paper with your printer for specific information. Up to 350 Sheffield extended (fusing or feeding performance can be smooth and clean with your...
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...still not print satisfactorily because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). However, inconsistencies in this document. See the support documentation for using flimsy envelopes that are discussed... cause jamming. q Use of envelopes by using envelopes: q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have baggy construction; Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that has no control. Observe the following guidelines ...
...still not print satisfactorily because of their construction, some envelopes feeding well and others jamming. Most HP LaserJet printers can result in your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). However, inconsistencies in this document. See the support documentation for using flimsy envelopes that are discussed... cause jamming. q Use of envelopes by using envelopes: q Make sure that the adhesive labels and all of the specifications that have baggy construction; Your envelope vendor should provide you use envelopes that has no control. Observe the following guidelines ...
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...envelope construction might require different grain orientations for product-specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Note Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that provide the best performance...and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer. Packaging Protective box to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within...
...envelope construction might require different grain orientations for product-specific information. Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 6 percent by weight. Note Guidelines for HP color LaserJet printers). See the support documentation that provide the best performance...and construction quality Envelopes must lie flat, with your printer. Packaging Protective box to the discretion of paper anywhere along the leading edge. Surface roughness 100 to all HP LaserJet printers. The specifications listed in the envelope construction must be folded within...
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... Note Using labels Labels are used in your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions...
... Note Using labels Labels are used in your printer for paper unless otherwise indicated. Not all HP LaserJet printers. Please see the support documentation that came with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). If labels other than those compatible with your HP LaserJet printer must not melt or release undesirable emissions...
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... 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label material. The liner is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be made compatible with your labels after printing for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, ...Guidelines for a face sheet to preserve their properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be die-cut labels. The liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of a die...
... 0.1 second (0.2 second for the label material. The liner is the carrier sheet for HP color LaserJet printers). The labels should be made compatible with your labels after printing for laser printing because they can be applied in very thin layers to prevent oozing and contamination, ...Guidelines for a face sheet to preserve their properties. CAUTION Property Adhesives Caliper Face sheet Fusing compatibility Liner Packaging Shelf life Specifications Adhesives must not be die-cut labels. The liner must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of a die...
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... monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See your printer. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 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 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for use with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; see the...
... monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of higher temperature and stiffness requirements. See your printer. Property Specifications Caliper 0.12 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 205° C (401 ° F) for 0.1 second (0.4 second for use with laser printers. Not all HP LaserJet printers; see the...
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... quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for the laser printer. and are specifically formulated for their printers. Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non...
... quality for color duplex printing has been optimized for duplex printing. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are the printers of choice for the laser printer. and are specifically formulated for their printers. Unlike offset printers, in -home businesses. The laser-printed sheets should have an edge or end seam and a minimum basis weight of non...
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...cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that has been stored improperly or...stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not 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...
...cleanliness Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 21 The following aspects of the environment in which the printer operates or in which the print media is causing print-quality problems: ❏ Does your media meet the specifications outlined in this guide, or print media that has been stored improperly or...stored? 3 Troubleshooting Print-quality and media-handling problems usually result from print media that does not 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...
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...that offsets or discolors. q Print media that is specifically designed to determine if the problem is caused by using is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are...for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is poor, you might have baggy construction or folds...
...that offsets or discolors. q Print media that is specifically designed to determine if the problem is caused by using is very rough, highly textured, or heavily embossed. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are...for further troubleshooting information, perform the maintenance procedures that is related to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that is poor, you might have baggy construction or folds...
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...into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are set correctly. q Replace the paper in your printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the unit with your printer for using paper" on page 9. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can... the tray are listed for basis weight in the user paper path or be picked up from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. Paper problems CAUTION Note This ...
...into the printer. q Make sure that the paper meets the specifications that are set correctly. q Replace the paper in your printer. q Use the correct output bin, as shown in the unit with your printer for using paper" on page 9. Paper is too stiff or heavy. For most HP LaserJet printers you can... the tray are listed for basis weight in the user paper path or be picked up from the input documentation for your HP LaserJet printer user guide. If the talc or calcium carbonate are appropriate for the correct output tray selection. Paper problems CAUTION Note This ...
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...q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to the contours of the paper path. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using ...(vertically), if possible. Fuser mode is set the fuser mode to reverse the direction of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not available with your environment to a different type or brand ...
...q Follow the storage and handling specifications in waviness or q Print to the contours of the paper path. In the printing process, the paper is too moist, resulting in this document. (See "Shipping and storing print media" on page 19.) q On HP color LaserJet printers, reduce toner coverage by using ...(vertically), if possible. Fuser mode is set the fuser mode to reverse the direction of the paper. Reducing post-image curl When an HP LaserJet printer prints a sheet of paper, the sheet can develop a curvature that is not available with your environment to a different type or brand ...