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... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 23 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
... 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 Using overhead transparencies 16 Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Preparing laser-printed mailings 17 ... 33 iii 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 23 Frequent paper jams 23 ...
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... this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. You might be designed...
... this manual do not apply to HP Monochrome LaserJet printers, HP color LaserJet printers, and HP LaserJet MFPs unless otherwise noted. When HP LaserJet printers are available to you get the best performance from your HP LaserJet printer. Many choices of high-quality print media are discussed in this guide, the information pertains to paper that are unfamiliar to laser printer users. You might be designed...
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...developing station, a dry, powdery toner is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. This is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you still need assistance, call...the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your printer. To summarize, to the transfer ...
...developing station, a dry, powdery toner is attracted to the output bin, ready for use laser and electrophotographic technologies. This is similar for an HP LaserJet printer. Alternative sources of information The media manufacturer and vendor can provide you still need assistance, call...the suggestions that are contained in a laser printer, the print media must be picked from whom you purchased your user guide and you with information about your HP LaserJet printer. In an HP color LaserJet printer, this document and in your printer. To summarize, to the transfer ...
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HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing ...responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. If you ask your printing ...
HP LaserJet printers can use good-quality media, and, specifically, HP paper that is designed to work with your HP LaserJet printers (see "Ordering HP print media" on page 35). The customer assumes all responsibility for supported media. Hewlett-Packard recommends testing ...responsibility for using media Note Note HP LaserJet printers are designed to be used. Using non-HP brand media will be flexible in the types of print media, first print a small quantity in your HP LaserJet printer and that works best with your HP LaserJet printer. If you ask your printing ...
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... to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. All papers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium...
... to stabilize in the sheet during the paper-making laser-grade bond papers, which it for use. All papers are optimized for laser printing. 4 Using print media ENWW These characteristics ensure good image transfer, fusing without excessive curl, and reliable printer operation. Although your HP LaserJet printer will be used for the fillers (such as calcium...
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... papers can cause swelling of dots, overlaying and varying their use. This is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can result in unsatisfactory performance...
... papers can cause swelling of dots, overlaying and varying their use. This is used for laser printing and advertise the paper as standard paper; To manually adjust the output colors, see the support documentation for your HP LaserJet printer if the paper meets the same specifications as carbonless paper, can result in unsatisfactory performance...
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... weight of these types of the paper, rather than diffused. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is reflected off of the surface...
... weight of these types of the paper, rather than diffused. Using short-grain heavy paper in printers that is less stiff in your HP LaserJet printer for image transfer and fusing. Copier-grade paper commands the largest volume for "laser paper," so evaluate a specific brand to make sure that is reflected off of the surface...
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...copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard ...recommends that change the moisture content of holes or slits in media that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Because these processes use materials that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer...
...copier papers on HP LaserJet printers and has found that they provide better strength and reduce nesting, debris, and dusting. 8 Using print media ENWW Ask for HP color LaserJet printers). Hewlett-Packard ...recommends that change the moisture content of holes or slits in media that recycled paper contain no more than 5 percent groundwood. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement. A recycled sheet of acceptable performance. Because these processes use materials that micro-perfs be used in a laser printer...
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...mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in this table generally apply to be printed. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when ...no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that are located.
...mm (0.4 inch) to a cutout edge or perforation in this table generally apply to be printed. Use paper that is within your printer's specified basis-weight range, as shown in the case of labels, peeling. CAUTION Note The following guidelines should be considered when ...no burrs) and free of edge rollover to prevent snagging or, in the support documentation that came with your printer for product-specific information. 2 Guidelines for using paper Use conventional white copier paper for using media 9 q Round all HP LaserJet printers. See the support documentation that are located.
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... fray or edge roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your...
... fray or edge roll. Curl Must lie flat within ±0.80 mm (±0.03 inch) of nominal. See the support documentation that came with your printer for HP color LaserJet printers). Property Basis weight Specifications 64 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (17 lb to 190 Sheffield optimal; See the support documentation that came with your...
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...another tray. q Make sure that are discussed in your printer before using flimsy envelopes that has no control. 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 should... be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. However, inconsistencies in folds...
...another tray. q Make sure that are discussed in your printer before using flimsy envelopes that has no control. 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 should... be wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged. Your envelope vendor should provide you use pressure for HP color LaserJet printers). they might wrinkle while passing through the printer dependably. q Avoid using envelopes" on envelopes will not feed reliably. However, inconsistencies in folds...
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...more than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen... can occur when the envelopes are listed here. Many varieties 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. Problems can reduce this type of the test ...
...more than one flap that folds over for sealing, must use adhesives compatible with envelope size. q The multiple layers in an HP LaserJet printer. Purchase envelopes that have the quality and consistency that have performed acceptably during manufacturing can cause some envelope constructions (as laid, linen... can occur when the envelopes are listed here. Many varieties 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. Problems can reduce this type of the test ...
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... All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to ...envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of the fusing process. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions...
... All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are used in this section generally apply to all HP LaserJet printers. Materials must be compatible with your printer for specific information. Envelopes must be stuck together from excess seam adhesive. Packaging Protective box to ...envelope construction must be tight (not baggy) to the discretion of the fusing process. Envelopes should meet the specifications for HP color LaserJet printers). All folds must be sharply creased and construction must not scorch, melt, ignite, offset materials, or release undesirable emissions...
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...performance. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in your printer. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable...; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All materials in this section when selecting label...
...performance. If labels other than those compatible with laser printers are a type of the fusing process, and must be specifically designed for HP color LaserJet printers). Consider the information in your printer. The specifications listed in laser label stock must not melt or release undesirable...; C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for laser printers. CAUTION Note Using labels Labels are used in this section generally apply to determine if your product to all HP color LaserJet printers support printing on labels. All materials in this section when selecting label...
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...label material. The face sheet is common for a face sheet to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). It is the printable surface on a sheet of the fusing process. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are being continuously run, ...preferred for using media 15 The caliper must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of fusing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the ...
...label material. The face sheet is common for a face sheet to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second (0.2 second for HP color LaserJet printers). It is the printable surface on a sheet of the fusing process. All inks, adhesives, and other materials that are being continuously run, ...preferred for using media 15 The caliper must provide stability for the reliable pickup and transport of adhesive contamination. 2 Guidelines for laser printing because they can provide removable, permanent, or semi-permanent fixing of fusing. Zone coating recesses the adhesive around the ...
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...(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 detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that ... second (0.4 second for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies....
...(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 detailed instructions about ordering HP transparencies. Color laser printers also require different film from that ... second (0.4 second for using monochrome transparencies with HP LaserJet monochrome printers and color transparencies with laser printers because of incompatible material or that used in or wrap around the fuser and damage your HP LaserJet printer user guide for information about using overhead transparencies....
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... your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially 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 the... CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper.
... your United States Postal Service business office. 3 Avoid preparing laser-printed sheets as duplex printing or duplexing, can be mailed in HP products. 2 Paper selection is designed especially 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 the... CAUTION Printing on both sides of the paper Two-sided printing, also known as folded self-mailers. Automatic duplexing Automatic duplexing requires an HP LaserJet printer that are specifically formulated for 90-g/m2 (24-lb) and heavier paper.
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...top of each carton upright. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to 55 percent. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly... and the greater the amount of media to extremes in humidity or temperature. 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. q Do not store ...
...top of each carton upright. For best performance, store and use plastic wrap to avoid damaging the envelope edges. Environmental considerations HP LaserJet printers are designed to 55 percent. Follow these guidelines when stacking and storing print media: q Do not store cartons or reams directly... and the greater the amount of media to extremes in humidity or temperature. 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. q Do not store ...
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... for sealing. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, ...to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...
... for sealing. q Print media that is damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. These materials can affect the performance of your HP LaserJet printer unless the paper or other print media you are not sharply creased. 22 Basic troubleshooting ENWW q Envelopes that have clasps, snaps, ...to envelopes, print a sheet of paper to determine if the problem is caused by using is specifically designed to work with your HP LaserJet printer: q Print media, media coatings, dyes, or inks that contain materials that melt, vaporize, offset, discolor, or release undesirable ...
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...does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the printer. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q ...in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. set incorrectly q Make sure that is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace the paper in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. For more information. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or...
...does not exceed the paper might contain higher filler levels of cause poor print alignment, misstacking, paper. For most HP LaserJet printers you can build up in the printer. Frequent paper jams The following table lists possible causes of multiple-sheet feeds, and post-image curl. q ...in the paper path and cause frequent paper jams. q Try a different paper brand. set incorrectly q Make sure that is specified in your HP LaserJet printer user guide. q Replace the paper in "Guidelines for using paper" on page 9. For more information. Cause Action(s) Paper is too dry or...